Tang Zhi Chu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Zhi Chu
Alias(es)	Little Tang (小唐); Sugar God; Tang Shen 115 123
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wildfire Alliance; Wildfire Media; Zheguang Culture 84 137 159
Occupation/Role	Singer-songwriter, performer, entrepreneur, President of Zheguang Culture 93 133 159
Status	Active 256
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Tang Zhi Chu experiences transmigration and rebirth, awakening in another person’s life while retaining his own perspective. The body’s original owner shared his name and had grown up helping at his father Tang Mao De’s restaurant after his parents divorced; although reclusive, he had sung as a hobby since childhood 1 2.

Initially uncertain how to handle this inherited life, Tang Zhi Chu returns to Yuzhou and keeps his distance from both the family restaurant and his hospitalized father while he adjusts 4. Tang Mao De’s illness forces him into family responsibilities: he coordinates with Wang Jun, meets catering-industry associates, and earns their confidence as a potential successor to the family business 12 35.

Tang Mao De later dies of pancreatic cancer. Tang Zhi Chu confides in Zhou Yun about the loss, revealing a vulnerability usually hidden behind his composure and planning 79.

Appearance

Tang Zhi Chu is a tall, fair-skinned man with a clean and youthful appearance. His initially thin build becomes a concern during his fitness training, though he gradually commits himself to improving it 41 42.

• Stands approximately 1.88 meters tall 131.
• Fair, smooth skin; thick eyebrows; lush, slightly tousled hair 62.
• Often dresses simply, including white shirts, black pants, hats, and casual athletic clothing 62 92 173.
• His combination of height, handsome features, nervousness, and clumsiness becomes a notable part of his public image during Heartbeat Season 7 62 63.

Personality

Tang Zhi Chu begins the dating reality show awkward, quiet, and socially uncertain. Others initially mistake his reserve for insecurity or a lack of romantic intent, but he gradually proves observant and highly deliberate in how he approaches people and opportunities 6 26 63.

He values dreams over conventional career expectations and repeatedly encourages others to pursue what they genuinely want, even when doing so creates more work for himself 56 187. This nurturing tendency appears in his cooking, practical help, career guidance, and willingness to create opportunities for friends and employees 161 187.

At the same time, Tang Zhi Chu is calculating when necessary. He reads social dynamics quickly, uses public perception to protect himself and others, and often resolves conflicts through indirect pressure, negotiation, or carefully timed generosity 131 214. His complicated romantic behavior leads many people—including himself—to call him a “scumbag,” though he consistently attempts to balance affection, responsibility, and the ambitions of those around him 205 243.

Abilities & Skills

Singing and Songwriting

Tang Zhi Chu is an exceptional vocalist and prolific songwriter whose compositions regularly dominate competitive stages and attract commercial partners.

• Performs with strong vocal pressure, penetration, and technical control; Shen Jianxin considers his vocal capability stronger than He Shuyuan’s in these areas 113.
• Writes songs rapidly, including emotionally resonant works completed in a single day 104.
• Uses his songs strategically for specific performers, projects, and audiences rather than treating them solely as personal showcases 115 137 211.
• Gains recognition from musicians, sponsors, mainstream media, and industry veterans for both his talent and stage presence 115 137 184.

Documented works include:

• “Drunken Red Cliffs” — His Original Music Alliance debut performance; receives the event’s highest score of 189 points 93.
• “Passing Through the Human World” — End-credit song for Good and Evil; deeply affects Wang Xiao Yan and Yu Hua 104.
• “Bloody Love Story” — Earns a perfect score of 196 points and is selected by the project team for its film 115.
• “Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales” — A patriotic work that wins its stage and earns mainstream recognition 137 138.
• “Meteor” / “yellow” — Chinese and English performances that stun the audience before his withdrawal from the competition 184 212.
• “My Dream” — Written for Bai Xiwei’s Dahua Mobile project 184 211.
• Light series — Performs five new songs for Zhou Yun at the Wildfire Music Festival 244.

Stage Performance

Tang Zhi Chu combines a serious singing persona with unexpected confidence and humor onstage.

• Remains composed under pressure, even when multiple competitors avoid facing him directly 178.
• Has a reputation for accepting repeated challenges and producing original works under demanding time limits 110 124.
• Can command an audience through both musical performance and calculated public gestures 115 131.
• His stage dominance leads fellow musicians and fans to call him “Tang Shen” 115.

Dance and Short-Video Insight

Tang Zhi Chu has strong dance ability and an instinct for what makes short-form content spread.

• Performs a viral dance flawlessly after studying its rhythm, timing, symmetry, and visual memorability 43.
• Supplies background music and dance concepts for Zhou Yun and Wang Xiao Yan’s short-video content 30 42.
• Understands that technically difficult choreography is not always memorable enough for DY audiences 42.
• Uses his knowledge of past trends to create videos and music with high commercial potential 43 191.

Culinary Skill

Cooking is both a personal habit and one of Tang Zhi Chu’s most visible ways of caring for others.

• Makes Yuzhou-style noodles, congee, fried eggs, Sichuan dishes, candy, and meals tailored to others’ preferences 10 46 170.
• Creates homemade QQ candy for Chen Si Yang and the villa residents; the product later becomes a bestseller 25 84.
• Retains practical knowledge of restaurant work from the original owner’s family background 2 35.
• Uses meals to ease tension, cultivate relationships, and make others feel included 170 216.

Business Strategy and Leadership

Tang Zhi Chu expands from an emerging singer into a leader across music, influencer management, film, and media.

• Leverages the dating show’s attention and QQ candy’s popularity to generate traffic and commercial value 84 173.
• Establishes Wildfire Media to capitalize on the music program’s influence and later develops Zheguang Culture into an influencer-focused company 137 187.
• Builds industry relationships with investors, directors, platforms, sponsors, musicians, and government officials 133 138 198.
• Supports artists and employees according to their individual goals, styles, and professional strengths 187 191.
• Plans long-term infrastructure, including Wildfire Media’s headquarters, a music-festival plaza, film projects, and theatrical distribution 220 249.

Relationships

• Tang Mao De — His father. Their relationship begins awkwardly after Tang Zhi Chu’s rebirth, but Tang Zhi Chu takes responsibility for his care and business affairs before Tang Mao De’s death from pancreatic cancer 11 12 79.
• Wang Jun — Childhood acquaintance, family associate, and trusted aide. Wang Jun assists with Tang Mao De’s care, supports Tang Zhi Chu’s family and business matters, and later works closely beside him 11 35 149.
• Chen Si Yang — Dating-show partner, fellow entertainer, and eventual lover. Their relationship develops from mutual text messages and public chemistry into professional support, emotional trust, and intimacy 63 184 227 240.
• Zhou Yun — Former Heartbeat Season 7 participant, fitness mentor, business partner, and lover. She trains Tang Zhi Chu, helps him navigate the music competition, and later manages Zheguang Culture alongside him 41 81 187 215.
• Jiang Lan — A career-focused woman with whom Tang Zhi Chu shares a close and intimate relationship. She values his nurturing nature and supports him personally while remaining independent in her own career 79 161 242.
• Su Qing Zhuo — DY executive and mentor figure. She helps arrange Tang Zhi Chu’s early opportunities, provides professional guidance, and becomes an important strategic partner in Wildfire Media 72 204 205.
• Zhu Yiyang — Investor’s son, actor, collaborator, and supporter. He recognizes Tang Zhi Chu’s potential, provides resources, and joins him in film-related projects 138 140 186.
• Xige and Shen Jianxin — Wildfire Alliance colleagues who become loyal supporters, particularly when Tang Zhi Chu faces pressure from Penguin Video and the competition 84 181.
• Bai Xiwei — Respected musician and collaborator. Tang Zhi Chu writes “My Dream” for her Dahua Mobile project, strengthening their professional connection 112 184 211.

Story Role / Major Arcs

*Heartbeat Season 7*

Tang Zhi Chu enters the dating reality show shortly after transmigrating. Initially perceived as a handsome but awkward ordinary participant, he slowly becomes central to the program’s relationships and public discussion 1 62 63.

He develops close connections with Chen Si Yang, Zhou Yun, and Jiang Lan while using cooking, gifts, music, and thoughtfulness to build rapport. His homemade QQ candy for Chen Si Yang becomes a major commercial success and establishes his reputation for turning personal gestures into cultural events 23 25 84.

*Original Music Alliance*

Tang Zhi Chu joins the Wildfire Alliance in Shudu and quickly changes the competition’s balance. He defends alliance projects, takes repeated challenges, and establishes himself as one of the program’s strongest performers 84 86 110.

His performances of “Drunken Red Cliffs,” “Passing Through the Human World,” “Bloody Love Story,” and “Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales” earn top scores, commercial selections, and industry acclaim 93 104 115 138. As his dominance grows, other contestants actively maneuver to avoid facing him 178.

After performing “Meteor” and “yellow,” Tang Zhi Chu announces his withdrawal from the competition, leaving a major impact on the music industry and the show’s public narrative 212.

Media, Film, and Company Expansion

Tang Zhi Chu founds Wildfire Media and becomes President of Zheguang Culture, using the traffic generated by music, short video, influencers, and films to build an interconnected entertainment business 137 159.

He develops projects with Zhu Yiyang, Xu Lai, and multiple directors; supports influencer content under Zhou Yun’s management; and begins expanding into web dramas, online movies, film production, music festivals, and theatrical releases 164 187 198 249.

His Wildfire Music Festival elevates his public influence further, with his performances receiving widespread media attention, including coverage from Yuzhou TV and CCTV News 244.

Notable Quotes

“Dreams are important. Since it’s a dream, and I can help you achieve it, then let’s do it.” 187

“There are still nine projects. Surely you haven’t prepared nothing?” 178

“I want to see how far we can go by concentrating our strength.” 218

Trivia

• Tang Zhi Chu’s dormant DY account had approximately 900,000 followers before he began using it publicly 29.
• His DY account later becomes central to his public image when he uses a photo with Zhou Yun to redirect controversy surrounding his relationships 214.
• His fans divide into the Sugar God Party, consisting largely of show, music, and CP fans, and the more analytical Tang Shen Party 211.
• He is known for being unusually meticulous about housework, food storage, cleaning, and daily routines 161 216.