Fat Tiger

Biodata

Background / History

Fat Tiger adopted the online name “Fan Circle Must Perish” because his younger sister’s extreme fan behavior repeatedly pressured him to support her idol; after other paparazzi began calling him Gecko, he changed the name to “Fan Circle Gecko.” His hatred of fan circles led him to specialize in exposing celebrities’ scandals, and he became known within the paparazzi circle after joining Sky Screen. Those close to him call him Fat Tiger because of his weight. 3

His family’s debts were worsened by his sister’s obsessive spending on idol Zhou Yiyi’s endorsements, albums, and fan activities, as well as his father’s brain-tumor treatment. Much of Fat Tiger’s earnings as a paparazzo went toward repaying those debts. 15 After Sky Screen exposed Zhou Yiyi, his sister broke with the fan circle, apologized to their parents, and discarded her idol merchandise. 47

Alongside Lin Mu and Zhang Hen, Fat Tiger supported Sky Screen’s shift away from indiscriminate scandal-chasing toward becoming “guardians of the entertainment industry.” Though initially inclined to use compromising information to help Lin Mu advance on Pure Voice, he follows Lin Mu’s decision not to manipulate the competition. 14 15

As Sky Screen expanded, Fat Tiger helped carry out pressure tactics against White Dog’s operations and later assisted Zhang Hen and White Dog in registering Magnificent Entertainment. 90 221

Fat Tiger initially approached director Chen Xin with lewd intentions and was caught off guard when she used their hotel meeting to interrogate him about Dawei Tianlong. 162 Their relationship gradually changed after they shared personal histories over drinks and agreed to keep each other’s secrets. 287 He eventually abandoned drinking, womanizing, and his old contacts, beginning a weight-loss effort because he wanted to become worthy of her. 305 321 After Chen Xin confronted him directly, he admitted that he wanted to pursue her; they later mutually confessed and began a relationship. 399 411

Appearance

Fat Tiger is a heavily built, chubby man with a round face and a visibly fleshy physique. His size frequently draws attention in public, especially when he is alongside Chen Xin. 3 162 378

• Chubby face and large, plump build. 3 162
• Described as fat and strong, with pale, fleshy arms. 162
• Begins jogging and attempting to lose weight after deciding to pursue Chen Xin. 305 388
• Claims that he was a school hunk in high school. 287

Personality

Fat Tiger is crude, greedy, and habitually lewd, often making inappropriate jokes or assuming romantic encounters will go his way. His first interactions with Chen Xin are driven by lust, and Lin Mu must explicitly warn him to stop treating a legitimate entertainment company like a nightclub. 162 261 286

Beneath that behavior, he is intensely loyal to Lin Mu and Zhang Hen. He and A Hen helped care for Lin Mu’s mother after surgery, escorted Lin Mu’s sister to university, and retaliated when Lin Mu’s eldest sister’s shop was targeted. 3 He is also deeply protective of his own family, particularly his younger sister, whose exploitation by fan culture became a personal grievance. 15 47

His relationship with Chen Xin reveals his insecurity. Once his feelings become serious, he considers himself unworthy of her because of his appearance, lifestyle, and past behavior. This insecurity motivates his attempt at self-improvement. 305 334

Abilities & Skills

Paparazzi Investigation

Fat Tiger is an experienced Sky Screen operative who helps gather intelligence, monitor targets, and execute the group’s plans against rival paparazzi and entertainment figures. 3 90

• Understands fan-circle manipulation and idol-marketing tactics through his family’s experience. 15
• Suggests leveraging damaging information against Pure Voice mentors, demonstrating his instinct for coercive paparazzi tactics. 15
• Helps Sky Screen counter White Dog and disrupt the rival group’s operations. 83 90
• Participates in Sky Screen’s disguised meeting with Zhou Wanqing. 62

Business Operations

As Sky Screen moves toward legitimate entertainment-industry work, Fat Tiger assists with operational and commercial matters. 83 221

• Helps register Magnificent Entertainment with Zhang Hen and White Dog. 221
• Explains the logic behind forcing prospective artists to provide proof of sincerity before joining Magnificent. 260
• Oversees aspects of Magnificent’s company setup, including giving Lin Mu a tour of its offices. 261

Relationships

• Lin Mu — Sky Screen leader and Fat Tiger’s “Brother Mu.” Fat Tiger is fiercely loyal to him and supports his move into the entertainment industry, although his first instinct is often to solve problems through paparazzi methods. 3 14 15
• Zhang Hen / A Hen — Sky Screen teammate and close friend. They bicker constantly but protect each other, including when Zhang Hen helps Fat Tiger escape Chen Xin at the Cupid Hotel. 14 164
• Chen Xin — Initially the target of Fat Tiger’s lustful advances and later his trusted “good brother.” Their bond develops into mutual romantic confession and a relationship. 162 287 399 411
• Fat Tiger’s younger sister — An unnamed younger sister whose obsessive support of Zhou Yiyi drove the family into debt. Her recovery from fan-circle obsession is a major personal victory for Fat Tiger. 15 47
• Hao Jian — Fellow Sky Screen associate who participates in team discussions and business operations with Fat Tiger. 90 260

Trivia

• “Fan Circle Gecko” is derived from Fat Tiger’s earlier online name, “Fan Circle Must Perish.” 3
• He once narrowly escaped White Dog’s men by hiding in a pond and nearly drowning. 94
• Fat Tiger’s attempt to seduce Chen Xin at the Cupid Hotel ended with Chen Xin pepper-spraying him and forcing him to flee in a bath towel. 162 164
• During his early weight-loss efforts, he lost three pounds after three days of exercise. 321