Lin Meng

Biodata

Background / History

Lin Meng is Jiang Qiuyi’s cousin and close friend. She lives in Hangzhou and is a well-known food creator with nearly two million Bilibili followers; despite her online success, she remains focused on completing her doctorate and supporting herself independently. 8 23 28

When Jiang Qiuyi begins cooking for Chen Wen, Lin Meng guides her remotely through video calls, helping her make beef, tomato, and egg noodles, then later several home-cooked dishes. She treats Jiang Qiuyi’s enthusiasm for her boyfriend with exasperated humor, but continues helping her. 7 8 17

Lin Meng visits Hu City for Children’s Day, shops with Jiang Qiuyi, records a sponsored vlog at the Garden Restaurant, meets Chen Wen, and stays overnight at Jiang Qiuyi’s apartment. She becomes familiar with Chen Wen’s workshop and his Sword Art Online replicas, particularly Lambent Light. 26 28 31

Appearance

Lin Meng is described as tall and slender, standing about 170 cm, with a youthful, round doll-like face that makes her seem younger than her age. 26 28

• Often dresses casually, including a pink bear-print T-shirt, light jeans, and flat shoes. 28
• Wore a cow-themed cartoon onesie while staying with Jiang Qiuyi. 31

Personality

Lin Meng is independent, career-driven, and skeptical about romance. Having remained single since birth, she dislikes blind dates and openly says she would rather wait for Jiang Qiuyi and Chen Wen to marry than find a boyfriend herself. 8 28 30

Her bluntness is balanced by loyalty. She teases Jiang Qiuyi relentlessly about her relationship, but assists her with cooking, games, and practical advice; she also warms to Chen Wen after initially being surprised by his appearance. 7 28 30

Abilities & Skills

Cooking and Food Content

As a food blogger and Food Processing Technology doctoral student, Lin Meng has enough culinary expertise to direct Jiang Qiuyi through meals over video call. 8 17

• Guided Jiang Qiuyi in making beef, tomato, and egg noodles. 8
• Helped Jiang Qiuyi prepare spicy chicken, smashed cucumber salad, and minced pork with eggplant. 17
• Produces food-related vlogs and accepted a Garden Restaurant advertising collaboration. 26 28

King of Glory

Lin Meng is considerably more experienced at King of Glory than Jiang Qiuyi and provides gameplay guidance during their matches. 28 30

• Explains hero abilities and basic tactics to Jiang Qiuyi. 28
• Joins Jiang Qiuyi and Chen Wen for matches, where she recognizes Chen Wen’s unexpected talent. 30 47

Relationships

• Jiang Qiuyi — Cousin and close friend. Lin Meng acts as Jiang Qiuyi’s cooking instructor, gaming partner, confidante, and frequent source of teasing. 7 17 23 28
• Chen Wen — Jiang Qiuyi’s boyfriend. Lin Meng initially reacts with surprise to his looks, then treats him cordially and jokes about the couple marrying after graduation. 28 30
• Lin Meng’s niece — Accompanies Lin Meng and Jiang Qiuyi during their Children’s Day shopping trip. 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Cooking support — Remotely teaches Jiang Qiuyi to cook for Chen Wen, while joking about being repeatedly subjected to displays of affection. 7 8 17
• Children’s Day visit — Meets Chen Wen at Yintai, records a Garden Restaurant vlog, shops with Jiang Qiuyi, and spends the night at the couple’s apartment. 26 28 31 33
• Relationship commentator — Observes Chen Wen and Jiang Qiuyi’s growing intimacy, including their arrangement of “sharing a bed but not living together,” and teases Jiang Qiuyi for not having kissed Chen Wen yet. 23 32
• Gaming partner — Plays King of Glory with Jiang Qiuyi and Chen Wen, repeatedly witnessing Chen Wen carry their team. 30 47

Trivia

• Lin Meng’s account has nearly two million followers on Bilibili alone. 8
• She calls Jiang Qiuyi’s dependence on her boyfriend “smitten” behavior, despite routinely helping Jiang Qiuyi cook for him. 17
• Her blind-date experience involved a man who agreed to karaoke, then waited silently outside the room while she sang alone. 30