Zhao Xiaobai

Biodata

Background / History

Zhao Xiaobai is introduced as the second-ranked student in her high school, widely regarded as a gentle, serene, and academically gifted "campus goddess" who attracts numerous admirers 27 28 44. She first interacts with Chen Zhao by the school lake while feeding turtles, revealing that she is aware of his exceptional math abilities and asking him to help her solve difficult problems from her error notebook 27. Over time, she develops a close friendship with Chen Zhao, frequently studying with him, borrowing exercise workbooks, and supporting him during academic competitions 44 88.

Despite initially feeling insecure about her own competition prospects, she wins a national second-prize in the mathematics category and later becomes a fan of Chen Zhao's online novel, requesting to be written into the book as a minor character 96 100. As they progress into university, Zhao Xiaobai maintains her close bond with Chen Zhao, eventually graduating from Tsinghua University and joining his company, Chen Zhao Technology Co., Ltd., as an employee in the Publicity Department and assistant to Little Bamboo Shoot 459 639 641.

Appearance

Zhao Xiaobai is a pretty and ethereal young woman with delicate features and a signature ponytail 27 28. She often dresses in clean, simple attire, such as a white cotton dress or a beige sweater, and maintains a calm, scholarly demeanor 28 87 641.

• Delicate and pretty facial features 27
• Signature swaying ponytail 27
• Favors modest, elegant attire like white cotton dresses 28 87
• Possesses a surprisingly massive appetite despite her slender appearance 464

Personality

Zhao Xiaobai is intelligent, diligent, and genuinely curious, showing no arrogance despite consistently ranking near the top of her class 27. She is modest about her own achievements and harbors a deep admiration for those she perceives as truly gifted, particularly Chen Zhao 459. Though she can be somewhat easily flustered or distressed under pressure—such as when she initially thought she missed out on competition prizes or failed an interview—she is also remarkably grounded, confident in professional settings, and fiercely loyal to her friends 96 216 639.

Abilities & Skills

Academic Prowess

Zhao Xiaobai is an elite student among her peers, consistently securing top academic rankings and gaining admission to Tsinghua University 27 459 639.

• Exceptional grasp of high school and competitive mathematics 27 44
• Strong language capabilities, holding a TEM-8 English certificate alongside conversational proficiency in Russian, German, Korean, and Japanese 639

Content Creation & Operation

• Skillful at managing a popular Douyin account focused on teaching high school math, successfully accumulating over a million followers 639
• Proficient in digital content promotion and online audience engagement 639 641

Relationships

• Chen Zhao — Close friend, former classmate, and eventual employer. Initially approaches him for math tutoring, grows deeply supportive of his academic and professional endeavors, and later joins his company 27 100 641.
• Little Bamboo Shoot — Colleague and friend, whom Zhao Xiaobai assists within the Publicity Department at Chen Zhao Technology 641.
• Liu Degang — Fellow cryptography/research peer 470.
• Yin Shisan — Strict and sharp-tongued cryptography research peer who once harshly scolded her for lacking urgency 473.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• High School & Competitions Arc — Introduces Zhao Xiaobai as a top student who befriends Chen Zhao, studies alongside him, and travels with him to national academic competitions, where she wins a second-prize 27 44 96.
• University & Cryptography Research Arc — Reconnects with Chen Zhao during advanced testing phases, participates in grueling cipher-deciphering workloads alongside him and Mr. Wang's team, and expresses concern over the high-pressure environment 459 470 473.
• Employment at Chen Zhao Technology Arc — Successfully navigates the rigorous company job fair using her multilingual skills and popular Douyin presence, ultimately securing a role in the Publicity Department under Little Bamboo Shoot 639 641.

Notable Quotes

"Why have you been deliberately failing exams for three years? It's clear you have the ability, but you deliberately do poorly on exams. Why do you do that?" 27

"Chen Zhao, what are you doing? So much money?! Are you robbing a bank online?" 100

Trivia

• She carries a dedicated error notebook filled with difficult math problems that she attempts to solve 27 107.
• Despite her slender frame, she possesses an enormous appetite capable of swiftly consuming a massive assortment of rich dishes 464.
• She requested that Chen Zhao write her name into his web novel as a minor supporting character 100.