Chen Yusheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Yusheng (陈雨笙) 5
Alias(es)	Yu Xie (online handle); Shengsheng 9 83
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Jiangcheng University; Professor Luo's research lab; Shengxi Technology 159 167 422
Occupation/Role	Computer Science student, AI researcher, technical contributor, and team leader 83 422
Status	Active 610
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background and History

Chen Yusheng grew up in a single-parent household. Her mother’s illness and hospital expenses left her under severe financial pressure, leading Chen to work as a paid gaming companion while refusing to compromise her personal standards for money 3 65.

Her client, “Crispy Big White Goose,” paid her over ten thousand yuan in advance and treated their gaming sessions strictly as games, which initially left her suspicious of his motives 3. During a physics experiment, she discovered that the client was actually her classmate, Su Bai; the two had already added each other on WeChat without recognizing one another 5.

Chen initially communicated with Su Bai by phone even while sitting across from him, admitting that she had social anxiety. His non-judgmental response to her financial situation and their shared interests made him her first close friend 9. As they spent time together, she grew increasingly comfortable around him, including in public settings that would previously have made her anxious 22 84.

Although Chen first viewed Su Bai’s financial support as a practical patronage arrangement that could relieve her family’s burdens, she recognized that their connection was based on genuine compatibility rather than money alone 65 79. They publicly confirmed their relationship through matching WeChat Moments posts featuring their interlaced hands 81.

Academic and Professional Development

Milestone	Chapter	Details
Early technical experience	9	Su Bai notes that Chen had already worked on projects in high school.
Builds Su Bai’s gaming PC	31	Selects parts, negotiates with vendors, oversees assembly, configures the system, and applies stable overclocking parameters.
Startup potential identified	83	Her potential is described as exceptional creativity and project-integration ability, suited to serving as a technology startup’s chief engineer.
Joins Shengxi Technology’s work	159	Impresses the algorithm department’s team leader with her technical insight as Su Bai invests ten million yuan in the company.
Gains research independence	167	Following Su Bai’s ten-million-yuan sponsorship of Professor Luo’s lab, she receives independent-study freedom and direct access to computing resources.
Academic recognition	397	Demonstrates composure and technical knowledge as a teaching assistant during a classroom Q&A session.
Begins leading others	422	Directs work in the lab and mentors Li Xingya, experiencing the shift from student to leader.
Produces published work	543	Several of her papers are accepted before the end of her first semester and formally published during winter break.
Develops applied algorithms	595	Works from a private office on control algorithms for an all-terrain electric-assist smart stroller.

Appearance

Chen Yusheng is a tall, naturally striking woman with a cool scholarly presence. Her height is reported around 172–173 cm, and her normally reserved expression makes her seem difficult to approach until she is with someone she trusts 83 411 588.

• Tall, long-legged build with notably strong proportions 411 588.
• Fair, pale complexion; she does not normally wear makeup or use skincare products beyond washing her face with water 107.
• Long, smooth black hair with unusually full volume 197.
• Often wears gold-rimmed glasses in academic settings 595.
• Favors simple long pullover shirts, dresses in warm weather, and black stockings year-round 3 292.
• Wears black stockings partly because of poor circulation and because they are resistant to dirt 3.

Personality

Chen is introverted, socially anxious, and uncomfortable with unwanted attention. She often defaults to a cool, blank expression around unfamiliar people, using it as a shield against people who might intrude on her boundaries 9 398 422. This reserve should not be mistaken for gullibility: she is highly perceptive about people’s motives, recognizes genuine wealth and sincerity, and refuses charity framed as pity 9.

In technical matters, her demeanor changes sharply. She becomes decisive, confident, and exacting when working with computers or research problems, showing little hesitation in negotiations, configuration work, or technical analysis 31. She values studying and research even after financial security becomes available, distinguishing meaningful intellectual work from repetitive “physical labor” such as tedious data processing or coding tasks 178 184.

Around Su Bai, Chen is much more candid, expressive, and playful. She openly admits what she wants, makes unusual analogies, and approaches relationships with a mixture of rational analysis, competitiveness, and blunt honesty 83 98 110. Though prone to jealousy and possessiveness, she can also be empathetic toward others and has gradually taken an active role in judging whether new people around Su Bai are trustworthy 179 332 509.

Abilities & Skills

Computer Science and AI Research

Chen is an academically gifted computer scientist with practical hardware knowledge, strong research instincts, and notable project-integration potential.

• Built and optimized a high-end gaming computer, including component selection, operating-system setup, driver installation, benchmarking, and overclocking 31.
• Identified by Su Bai’s system assessment as possessing exceptional creativity and project-integration ability suitable for a startup chief engineer 83.
• Earned the respect of Shengxi Technology’s algorithm department through her technical insight 159.
• Works on technical feasibility analysis, including the proposed Sichuan-peppercorn-picking robot and smart-stroller control algorithms 594 595.
• Performs confidently in technical Q&A settings and independently pursues research directions of personal interest 397 399.

Gaming

Chen is a highly skilled competitive and action-game player. She considers her Korean-server King of Glory rank and Computer Science ability more important than her appearance 62.

• Carries Su Bai in difficult games while giving precise, calm instructions 509 523.
• Approaches game mechanics analytically, treating boss patterns, hitboxes, and frame data as mathematical models 509.
• Performs high-difficulty character combos and clears demanding action-game content with fluid execution 509 523.
• Can remain effective even when distracted, treating difficult circumstances as a form of “weighted training” 471.

Leadership and Mentorship

Chen’s work at Shengxi Technology and the lab gives her opportunities to develop leadership far earlier than most freshmen.

• Directs others in a lab setting and adapts to the responsibilities of being a leader rather than only a student 422.
• Looks after Li Xingya’s health and finances, insisting that she eat properly and promising to arrange a subsidy 422.
• Assesses teammates’ abilities and temperament during games, balancing warnings, support, and tactical direction 509.
• Helps Li Xingya feel accepted within Su Bai’s circle through unusually direct but sincere communication 483.

Physical Conditioning

Chen originally had a relatively weak constitution and could develop back and leg soreness after long laboratory work. Regular exercise and Su Bai’s conditioning treatments substantially improve her health and recovery 238 589 590.

Test	Recorded Result	Notes
Flexibility	32 cm	Demonstrates strong flexibility during testing 589
Core strength	3 min 50 sec	Maintains stable form throughout the test 589
Cardiovascular endurance	155 bpm at 14 km/h, 5% incline	Maintains a steady rhythm under demanding treadmill conditions 589
Squat	60 kg	Completes multiple controlled repetitions with textbook form 589

Coach Wang Kaiping judges her cardiopulmonary endurance, core strength, and lower-body strength to have reached an entry-level athlete standard; her joint and ligament strength also make her well suited to high-intensity outdoor activities 590.

Relationships

• Su Bai — Initially Chen’s paid gaming client, “Crispy Big White Goose,” then her first close friend and publicly acknowledged boyfriend. He supports her mother’s treatment, academic work, and career ambitions; Chen trusts him deeply despite periodic jealousy over his other relationships 5 65 81 167 470.
• Chen Ma — Chen’s mother. Her illness drives Chen’s early financial hardship; Chen later introduces Su Bai to her as her boyfriend 65 123.
• Professor Luo — Her research-lab professor. His treatment of Chen changes dramatically after Shengxi Technology sponsors the lab, giving her independent study and direct computing-resource access 163 167.
• Liu Chenyang / Yangyang — A fellow student whose concealed identity Chen learns from Su Bai. Chen responds with concern for Yangyang’s future and later considers collaborating with her on a game project 179 332.
• Li Xingya — A junior colleague and mentee. Chen supervises her work, urges her to take care of herself, and helps her feel included 422 483.
• Lu Yuning — A collaborator on technical feasibility work. Lu brings ideas and design thinking, while Chen supplies technical analysis 594.
• Wan Xinyan — A friendly rival for Su Bai’s affection. Wan Xinyan acknowledges Chen’s position and shows her respect through a toast 112.
• Chu Mingzhe — A shy classmate who unsuccessfully pursues Chen and becomes jealous of her closeness with Su Bai 3 9 31.

Notable Quotes

“I have social anxiety.” 9

“I don't need pity.” 9