Lin Qiqi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Qiqi (林琪琪)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Huaxing Entertainment (formerly); Liang Yin Media / Flying Girl (later) 234
Occupation/Role	Actress, singer, variety-show guest, and honorary principal of Qiqi Hope High School 9 182 239
Status	Engaged to Lin Chudong (Da Fei) 316
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Background

Lin Qiqi rose to prominence as the “housewife goddess,” a sweet and well-behaved reality-show personality known for leading roles in idol dramas. Her popularity, appearance, and family background make her one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after young actresses. 9 38

Her mother died after Lin Qiqi’s birth, leaving her unable to meet her. She later found comfort in visiting the sea, where she remembered her mother’s belief that the dead live in it. 34

Although she appears thrifty and avoids wasting food, she comes from a wealthy family. Her family sends a Bentley Mulsanne to collect her, and her background is later described as being connected to a powerful pharmaceutical family. 34 103

Appearance

Lin Qiqi is a tall, slender young woman whose beauty and youthful image form a major part of her public appeal. Her appearance is frequently described as striking both on-screen and in person. 9 10 63

• Known as the visual standout of her reality show. 10
• Maintains a sweet, youthful idol image. 9 182
• Can convincingly shift from ethereal historical-drama costumes to imposing dramatic roles. 37 266
• Has faint abdominal definition, reflecting her attention to fitness and figure management. 126

Personality

Lin Qiqi is playful, affectionate, and unusually candid despite her celebrity status. She enjoys ordinary pleasures—especially street snacks, home-cooked food, games, and traveling—and often acts on impulse when her feelings are involved. 34 137 208

She is also considerate and unpretentious. She limits her snack orders to avoid waste, treats Lin Chudong’s electric bike with concern, and enjoys being treated as an ordinary visitor during her time at the Jiao City orphanage. 34 71

Her gentle disposition does not make her passive. When Lin Chudong is insulted, she openly confronts the offender and refuses to back down until an apology is given. 103 275

Abilities & Skills

Acting

Lin Qiqi is an established actress whose success is not solely based on fame or appearance. She can quickly enter character and handle sharply different roles. 87 217

• Played a middle-aged police chief convincingly despite being in her early twenties. 87
• Performed an emotionally cold divorce scene opposite Lin Chudong in The Bad Kids. 197 217
• Received widespread praise for portraying the forceful gang boss’s wife Chen Shuting in The Knockout. 266
• Appeared as Ling Chuchu in Young Bao Qingtian, trending after her first major appearance. 304

Singing & Musical Performance

Lin Qiqi has a pleasant singing voice and basic guitar ability. Though not initially a professional singer, she has demonstrated strong performance instincts and successfully released popular music. 10 182

• Learned and performed a guitar-and-vocal piece with Lin Chudong after only ten minutes of preparation. 10
• Performed the viral kindergarten song “Gardening and Planting Flowers.” 74 75
• Her song “I Am a Girl” reached fifth place on the Golden Phoenix Goddess Ranking despite limited initial promotion. 182
• Performed “Congratulations” at the Spring Festival Gala. 132

Teaching & Child Engagement

Lin Qiqi successfully taught a public kindergarten class despite initially being nervous and inexperienced. 73 74

• Introduced herself to the children as “Teacher Qiqi.” 73
• Used singing and hand-gesture dance to engage the class. 73 74
• Helped secure Education Bureau support for Jiao City Kindergarten through the success of the lesson. 74
• Promoted the kindergarten’s teacher recruitment through a Weibo post that received over one million reposts. 76

Equipment / Items

• Bentley Mulsanne — Vehicle sent by her family to collect her. 34
• Gifted car for Lin Chudong — Purchased with a producer’s red envelope and her own contribution; valued at over one million yuan. 42

Relationships

• Lin Chudong / Da Fei — Friend, creative partner, boyfriend, and later fiancé. Lin Qiqi first met him on a reality show, openly confessed to him by the sea, and accepted his public proposal at the Golden Statue Awards. 9 109 316
• Song Jing — Her manager and trusted older-sister figure. Song Jing manages Lin Qiqi’s career while tolerating her impulsiveness and later joins Liang Yin Media alongside her. 37 207 234
• Liang Yin — Lin Chudong’s close associate; their mutual concern for Lin Chudong creates restrained tension, though both remain polite. 63
• Li Zhilin — Former co-star who treated her dismissively and unprofessionally on set. 38
• Lin Qiqi’s mother — Died after Lin Qiqi’s birth; Lin Qiqi never met her. 34

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reality Show Debut

Lin Qiqi meets Lin Chudong while searching for a civilian teammate to face a Special Grade Chef. She recruits him from the street, helps him enter the program, and later performs with him after discovering he is Da Fei. 9 10

She gives him a 10,000-yuan red envelope in appreciation for his help and musical guidance. 11

“Snack Buddy” and Early Romance

After publicly comforting Lin Chudong at Li Dan’s wedding under the mistaken belief that he had been heartbroken, Lin Qiqi becomes entangled with him in a celebrity scandal. 33

The two grow closer through snack outings, seaside conversations, shared meals, and visits to each other’s workplaces. Lin Qiqi names Lin Chudong her “Snack Buddy” so that they can enjoy food together without wasting it. 34 37

Jiao City Education Campaign

Lin Qiqi accompanies Lin Chudong to his orphanage and Hope Primary School in Jiao City. When the kindergarten’s public class is threatened, she steps in as “Teacher Qiqi” and leads the children through “Gardening and Planting Flowers.” 71 73 74

Her performance goes viral as “Digging and Digging,” turning into a nationwide trend. She then uses her influence to promote teacher recruitment for the kindergarten and later donates Qiqi Hope High School beside Lin Chudong’s Hope Primary School. 75 76 239

Confession and Relationship

Lin Qiqi’s affection for Lin Chudong becomes increasingly overt through her jealousy, demands for attention, and desire to work with him. 72 77 197

At the seaside, she coaches Lin Chudong through a confession before stating directly, “Da Fei, I like you too.” The two embrace, formally confirming their feelings. 109

Liang Yin Media

Lin Qiqi eventually leaves Huaxing Entertainment and joins Liang Yin Media, becoming a Flying Girl alongside Song Jing. Her stated wish is to work at Lin Chudong’s company every day. 233 234

She continues to support company projects through acting, singing, livestreams, promotions, and appearances connected to Rhythm Master, PUBG, and other Liang Yin Media productions. 136 217 237 272

Engagement

At the Golden Statue Awards, Lin Chudong wins the Actor award for The Knockout and Young Bao Qingtian. He then uses the trophy and a diamond ring to propose to Lin Qiqi on stage; she accepts before the audience. 316

Notable Quotes

“Don’t be sad. If you don’t have her, you still have me!” 33

“Da Fei, I like you too.” 109

“Da Fei, I want to be a principal too.” 74

“From now on, you can call me Principal Lin too!” 239

Trivia

• Lin Qiqi is disciplined about her figure but has a pronounced love of snacks, takeout, luosifen, and other foods. 34 208 220
• She avoids wasting food and often lets Lin Chudong finish snacks after taking a bite herself. 34
• She initially learned drums from Lin Chudong and jokingly asked whether he liked drummers most. 71
• Her viral “Digging and Digging” performance was created while filling in for a kindergarten teacher during an inspection. 73 75