Chen Yuying
The System is Abstract, But Luckily, So Am IContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Appearance
- 3Personality
- 4Abilities & Skills
- 4.1Class Leadership
- 4.2Styling and Makeup
- 4.3Photography
- 4.4Learning and Athletics
- 5Relationships
- 6Story Role / Major Arcs
- 6.1Early Class Monitor Interactions
- 6.2Autumn Excursion and Growing Friendship
- 6.3Learning to Ride
- 6.4Sports Meet and Class Projects
- 6.5Romance with Lin Li
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Chen Yuying (陈雨盈) |
| Alias(es) | Yuying; “Ying Bao”; Class Monitor 100 259 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Class 4, Nansang Middle School 8 420 |
| Occupation/Role | Student; Class 4 Class Monitor 8 |
| Status | Active 514 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 8 |
Appearance
Chen Yuying is noted for having the strongest styling sense among the girls in Class 4. Since makeup is not permitted at school, she distinguishes herself through hairstyles, accessories, and subtle adjustments to her school uniform. 8
- Ink-black, glossy hair; she commonly wears it loose, though she also uses high ponytails for outings and sports. 93 96 233
- Fair, porcelain-like complexion and clear eyes. 93 101
- Often pairs uniforms with hair clips, bracelets, and necklaces. 8
- Wore a white dress with a blue-ribbon high ponytail for the Autumn Excursion. 96
- Has a foundation in multiple dance styles and notable flexibility. 233
Personality
Chen Yuying is responsible and composed in her role as Class Monitor. She cares about participation and class unity, organizes activities, and can quickly restore order when classmates become disruptive. 67 180 347 Despite this confidence, she is thin-skinned about directly asking others for help and is easily embarrassed by Lin Li’s teasing. 67 199
She is curious, patient, and open-minded toward Lin Li’s unusual behavior, initially helping him explain Earth’s geography and later listening to his increasingly absurd stories because she finds them entertaining. 47 395 She is not easily fooled, however; she challenges dubious explanations and sets clear boundaries with strangers. 33 258
Her sense of humor becomes increasingly apparent around friends and Lin Li. She can answer teasing with deadpan remarks, play along with jokes, and quietly retaliate—such as using a paintbrush to mark Lin Li’s head. 164 362 As her relationship with Lin Li develops, she becomes more direct in expressing affection and trust. 343 418
Abilities & Skills
Class Leadership
Chen Yuying manages Class 4’s practical affairs and is trusted by both her classmates and teacher.
- Planned the Autumn Excursion and worried about ensuring broad class participation. 67
- Organized sign-ups for Sports Meet events. 228
- Assisted with the wall-painting project by measuring the painting area and coordinating supplies. 347
- Her instruction can settle an excited classroom and return students to studying. 180
Styling and Makeup
She has a practiced eye for styling and cosmetics.
- Uses hairstyles, accessories, and uniform adjustments to create distinctive looks within school restrictions. 8
- Applied makeup for herself during the Autumn Excursion and later helped Lin Li with his clown makeup for the Sports Meet. 101 254
- Knows enough about cosmetics to correct Lin Li’s exaggerated estimate of the value of facial skin by weight. 254
Photography
Chen Yuying can take well-composed photographs.
- Took Sports Meet photos while cheering for classmates. 240
- Produced clear, well-composed photographs for a visitor at Moonlight Lake after Lin Li’s attempt failed. 423
Learning and Athletics
Chen Yuying learns practical skills quickly and takes both academics and physical activities seriously.
- Helped Lin Li study geography and defeated him in a memorization contest. 47 48
- Demonstrated focused problem-solving while working through a physics paper. 305
- Learned to ride an electric bicycle in a little over an hour. 199
- Later overcame her fear of riding an electric scooter with Lin Li’s guidance. 204
- Participated in the Sports Meet, where she pushed herself despite pre-race nerves and later received support after hurting her ankle during a sprint. 258 268
Relationships
- Lin Li — Classmate, close friend, and later boyfriend. Their early exchanges revolve around Lin Li seeking information about the unfamiliar world, while Chen Yuying gradually becomes comfortable with his eccentricity. They officially become a couple after Lin Li’s confession. 40 47 338
- Ding Sihan — Close friend and frequent companion. Ding Sihan regularly teases Chen Yuying about Lin Li, but also supports their relationship. 100 259 338
- Qu Wanqiu — Friend and roommate who joins Chen Yuying and Ding Sihan on outings and supports their group dynamic. 98 258 338
- Wang Yuezhi — Classmate with an unrequited crush on Chen Yuying. Chen Yuying treats him kindly, including encouraging him and giving him water after the Sports Meet. 33 263 344
- Chen Zhongping — Her father. Chen Yuying shares her accomplishments with him and values his approval, while he remains concerned about Lin Li’s influence on her. 199 368
Story Role / Major Arcs
Early Class Monitor Interactions
As the first person Lin Li becomes familiar with in the new world, Chen Yuying is central to his early attempts to understand his surroundings. A monetary exchange between them triggers a System mission directing him to interact with her and learn about the world. 40 Their early dynamic is defined by Chen Yuying’s skepticism of Lin Li’s explanations and his repeated attempts to convince her that he is not a pervert. 33 34
Autumn Excursion and Growing Friendship
Chen Yuying organizes the class’s Autumn Excursion and enlists Lin Li’s help persuading reluctant classmates to attend. 67 68 During the trip, she and Lin Li share conversations, makeup sessions, photos, and playful banter, bringing them into a more comfortable friendship. 96 101
Learning to Ride
Lin Li offers to teach Chen Yuying to ride a bicycle as preparation for riding an electric scooter. 154 Although she initially declines out of embarrassment, she eventually learns quickly and shares a video of her success with her family. 161 199 She later rides an electric scooter with Lin Li and enjoys the seaside scenery with him. 204
Sports Meet and Class Projects
Chen Yuying serves as an organizer and participant during the Sports Meet, signing up classmates, recording events with her camera, competing herself, and caring for exhausted runners. 228 240 263 She later takes responsibility for the class wall-painting project, measuring the work area with Lin Li and arranging the project’s materials. 347
Romance with Lin Li
Chen Yuying’s friendship with Lin Li gradually becomes romantic. After an unexpected hug at the cinema, she struggles with her feelings but continues to respond to Lin Li’s attention. 314 At the night market, she is about to confess to him herself before he stops her. 336 Lin Li subsequently confesses, and the two officially begin dating. 338
Their relationship is marked by playful teasing, mutual trust, and growing openness. Chen Yuying introduces Lin Li as her boyfriend, adds his fingerprint to her phone, and joins him on an extended Moonlight Lake date. 343 418 420 424