Senior Male Student
The Love Between Me and My Mother
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Li Xiaotian 20 |
| Alias(es) | Xiao Tian; “Senior Male Student” (学长), the form of address he asks Wu Tingting to use outside work 20 |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | N University; a company where he is a partner and manager 18 20 21 |
| Occupation/Role | Company partner and vice president; Wu Tingting’s supervisor 18 20 22 |
| Status | Alive 22 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1, as the narrator 1 |
Background and History
Xiaotian grew up alongside his twin brother, Da Wen. Their contrasting behavior at school affected Xiaotian’s friendships, and he became more withdrawn and focused on studying 13. In high school, family tensions disrupted his grades. They recovered after his mother, Wu Qiu Xia, moved into an apartment near his school to support him through the Gaokao 15 16.
At university, Xiaotian studied while interning and working part-time at a startup. His contributions earned him a management position and a partnership before graduation 18. After graduating, he worked at the company and was assigned an assistant, Wu Tingting, an N University student from his faculty 19 20.
Personality
Xiaotian is ambitious about his work and initially resists being assigned an assistant, arguing that it would waste company resources 18 20. With Tingting, he distinguishes between their workplace hierarchy and their shared university connection: he asks her to call him “Senior Male Student” outside the company rather than use his managerial title 20.
Relationships
- Wu Tingting — His junior at N University and personal assistant. He supervises her work and helps review her graduation thesis; they later marry 20 22.
- Wu Qiu Xia — His mother, who supports his education and maintains a secret romantic relationship with him 16 18 21.
- Da Wen — His twin brother. Their relationship becomes hostile during high school; Da Wen later dies during a military mission 13 14 21 22.
Notable Quotes
“Other than at the company, call me Senior Male Student wherever we are.” 20