Jiang Zhe

Biodata

Background / History

Jiang Zhe and Chen Jue were among six college dormmates, but were the only two to move to Hang City after graduation. Jiang Zhe studied interior design, while Chen Jue changed majors to finance; despite taking different paths, they continued meeting on weekends and holidays for meals, gaming, and other outings. In their dorm's seniority order, Jiang Zhe is second and Chen Jue is fourth. 10 11

After arriving in Hang City, Jiang Zhe established a small renovation company. The business initially prospered during a period of heavy construction and home buying, allowing him to buy a house and car and marry a local woman. The pandemic later devastated the company, forcing it to close; he subsequently became an independent designer at a large design firm. 11

His finances remain strained by a mortgage, two children, and two cars. He gives his salary to his wife and is described as henpecked, which limits his spending and availability despite his enthusiasm for spending time with Chen Jue. 11 37 46

Personality

Jiang Zhe is playful, outspoken, and fond of teasing Chen Jue about dating, gaming, and their shared habits. His casual banter—often accompanied by suggestive jokes and familiar reaction images—reflects the ease of their long-running friendship. 10 13 23 25

He is also generous and loyal toward Chen Jue. When Chen Jue is exhausted after training, Jiang Zhe personally visits him and brings him to Jingtanghui to recover. He later uses his professional connections to introduce Chen Jue to Wang Xing and help him obtain a position at Hengtong Group. 10 11 13 23 24 25

Although he once struggled emotionally after his business failed, Jiang Zhe remains sociable and supportive. Company vouchers and rare chances to relax are typically shared with Chen Jue rather than kept for himself. 11 36

Relationships

• Chen Jue — College roommate and closest friend in Hang City. Jiang Zhe supports Chen Jue's job search, shares meals, gaming sessions, and spa visits with him, and helps introduce him to Wang Xing. 10 13 23 24 25 37
• Jiang Zhe's wife — His local Hang City wife. They have two children; she controls much of the household finances and sometimes calls him home, ending his outings early. 11 37 46
• Wang Xing — A Hengtong Finance vice president and Jiang Zhe's client. Jiang Zhe was designing Wang Xing's new Binjiang property when he arranged the meeting that led to Chen Jue's Hengtong opportunity. 24
• Chen Jue's family — Helped Jiang Zhe through the depression that followed the collapse of his renovation business. 13

Story Role / Major Arcs

Supporting Chen Jue's Recovery

When Chen Jue declines an invitation to game because he is physically exhausted from working out, Jiang Zhe checks on him in person and takes him to Jingtanghui using client-gifted vouchers. The outing introduces Chen Jue to darts at the bathhouse recreation area. 10 11

Helping Chen Jue Find Work

After learning that Taisheng Finance is collapsing, Jiang Zhe promises to use his design firm's connections to find Chen Jue a suitable finance job. He arranges a meeting with Wang Xing at Jingtanghui, then helps facilitate Chen Jue's eventual entry into Hengtong Group. 13 23 24 25

Continuing Friendship After Chen Jue's Career Change

Jiang Zhe remains invested in Chen Jue's new circumstances, celebrating his employment, accepting Chen Jue's promised Jingtanghui treat, and asking about his new salary and talent apartment. 25 36 37

Trivia

• Jiang Zhe was the second-ranked member of his six-person college dorm, while Chen Jue was fourth. 10
• He calls Chen Jue to Slacker Internet Cafe as their usual gaming spot. 10
• The Jingtanghui vouchers he shared with Chen Jue were gifts from a wealthy client who had commissioned an equestrian-club project. 11
• He initially reacts with surprise when Chen Jue obtains a Geely Haoyue SUV, since he had viewed Chen Jue as a low-desire homebody with little interest in cars or property. 24