Jing Jing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jing Jing (Wang Jingjing; 静静)
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Lingerie-store worker; advertising model; actress
Affiliation	Wang Family Roasted Chicken / her family’s braised-meat shop; media advertising company
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 48

Background / History

Jing Jing grew up in a warm, harmonious household and is her family’s only daughter. Her comparatively comfortable upbringing and status contrast sharply with that of her childhood friend Yue Xiaodan, whose family life was troubled. Jing Jing’s parents operate the well-regarded Wang Family Roasted Chicken braised-meat shop in Luoning County. 48 51 129

When Yue Xiaodan returns home with Li Yang, Jing Jing is immediately drawn to him. She later shelters Xiaodan and Li Yang at her home during Xiaodan’s crisis, makes up a room for them, and helps care for them. 48 53

Jing Jing and Li Yang begin a romantic relationship. She cooks for him, tends to his clothes and belongings, and openly confesses her love. Their relationship eventually ends, but Jing Jing later moves forward rather than remaining tied to him. 51 53 69 116

After photographs of her posted online draw the attention of a media-company recruiter, Jing Jing is offered modeling training. She signs a one-year cooperation agreement to work primarily as a foot model, appearing in advertising, jewelry, clothing, and image-endorsement photography. 70 71

Her modeling career develops rapidly. By the time she reunites with Yue Xiaodan, her image appears in fashion magazines and weeklies, and the company considers her an essential earner. 116

Jing Jing meets Liu Feng while they portray the leads in a wedding-photography advertisement. The two become a couple, and Liu Feng’s professional support helps her enter screen acting. She is cast in a major role for a Shanghai production and later becomes known on the set of a Republic of China drama for playing its second female lead. 119 144 153 190

Appearance

Jing Jing is consistently described as strikingly beautiful, with a model-like presence that grows more pronounced as her career develops. Her polished public image eventually gives her the aura of a celebrity. 53 116

• Fair, smooth feet in size 37, identified by a recruiter as particularly suited to foot modeling. 70
• Fashionable and attentive to grooming, makeup, and presentation. 116
• Wears a Republic of China-style embroidered cheongsam, stockings, and crystal-studded heels while filming. 190
• Her barefoot wedding-advertisement appearance in a white dress first captivates Liu Feng. 119

Personality

Jing Jing is cheerful, outgoing, kind, and sunny, traits attributed to her stable and loving upbringing. She is hospitable and attentive in daily life, whether preparing Li Yang’s preferred meals or helping her parents during busy holiday periods at the family shop. 51 53 74

She is also playful, outspoken, and fond of teasing her closest friends, particularly Yue Xiaodan and Zhao Min. Her teasing can turn possessive when others become overly familiar with Liu Feng, revealing her affection and jealousy toward him. 119 121 129

Her experience in modeling and entertainment broadens her outlook. Jing Jing becomes more mature and practical, advising Yue Xiaodan to value friends and avoid creating unnecessary enemies. 116

Abilities & Skills

Modeling

Jing Jing’s appearance and photogenic feet lead to a professional advertising-modeling opportunity.

• Specializes in foot modeling, jewelry, clothing, advertising, and image endorsements rather than runway work. 70 71
• Completes initial training and signs a one-year cooperation agreement. 70 71
• Develops enough commercial value to become a major earner for her company. 116

Acting

Jing Jing expands from modeling into film and television work with Liu Feng’s support.

• Receives a significant acting role in a Shanghai production. 144 153
• Plays the second female lead in a Republic of China drama. 190
• Becomes popular with crew members, extras, and fans visiting the set. 190

Cooking and Shop Work

• Prepares meals thoughtfully around Li Yang’s preferences, including cold beef salad alongside lighter dishes. 53
• Returns home during a holiday period to help her parents manage their busy braised-meat shop. 74
• Assists Yue Xiaodan at the family shop during a later visit. 129

Relationships

• Yue Xiaodan — Childhood best friend and confidante. They treat one another like sisters, share private concerns openly, and remain close through romance, career changes, and wealth differences. 48 116 129
• Li Yang — Former romantic partner. Jing Jing cares for him during Yue Xiaodan’s crisis and later receives his support when beginning her modeling career. 53 70 71
• Liu Feng — Boyfriend. They meet while working together on a wedding-photography advertisement; he supports her acting career and plans a future in Shanghai with her. 119 144 190
• Zhao Min — Close friend within Jing Jing and Yue Xiaodan’s social circle; the three frequently shop, joke, and spend leisure time together. 119 129
• Wang Jingjuan — Friend and senior figure whom Jing Jing assists by contacting Liu Feng about a kindergarten project in Shanghai. 192
• Jing Jing’s parents — Supportive parents and owners of the Wang Family Roasted Chicken braised-meat shop. As their only daughter, Jing Jing is especially valued in the household. 48 129

Story Role / Major Arcs

Support for Yue Xiaodan

Jing Jing serves as Xiaodan’s emotional refuge during the collapse of Xiaodan’s relationship with Li Yang and the pressure surrounding Xiaodan’s arranged marriage. She offers her home, practical care, and blunt support. 53 54 55

Relationship with Li Yang

Her attraction to Li Yang develops into a romantic relationship marked by domestic care, playfulness, and intimacy. Li Yang’s photographs of Jing Jing later become the unexpected basis of her modeling opportunity. 53 69 70

Rise as a Model

The media-company recruitment offer gives Jing Jing a path beyond store work. She accepts training, signs with the company, and later becomes a recognizable fashion-model figure with magazine exposure and a demanding schedule. 70 71 116

Romance with Liu Feng and Acting Career

Jing Jing’s relationship with Liu Feng begins through a wedding-photography project. With his support, she transitions into acting, works in Shanghai, and gains the status and public attention of a rising star. 119 144 153 190

Support for Wang Jingjuan’s Kindergarten

While working in Shanghai, Jing Jing helps Wang Jingjuan contact Liu Feng for assistance with a kindergarten project in Yangpu District, helping initiate its location and approval process. 192

Trivia

• Jing Jing enjoys Qiong Yao dramas and becomes emotionally absorbed in them while Li Yang finds them tedious. 70
• She calls Li Yang “pig head” during their playful exchanges. 70
• Her family’s braised-meat business is known throughout the surrounding villages of Luoning County. 129
• Jing Jing is an only child, an unusually rare circumstance in her rural community. 48