Pei Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Pei Yan (裴延)
Alias(es)	Yan-yan 2
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pei Family; Pei Mining; Yan-Yu Capital; Tianguang Network's U.S. operations 143 175
Occupation/Role	Heir to Pei Mining; Cheng Yu's business partner and Yan-Yu Capital investment lead 143 290
Status	Alive; engaged to Cheng Yu 298
First Appearance	Chapter 2 — falls into a fishpond and is rescued by Cheng Yu 2

Background / History

In Cheng Yu's memories of his previous life, Pei Yan drowned after falling into the water. His death destroyed the relationship between the Cheng and Pei families and became the starting point of Cheng Yu's long conflict with Pei Zhennan. In the present timeline, Cheng Yu finds Pei Yan unconscious underwater and rescues him; Pei Yan survives with a mild concussion. 2 4 116

Pei Yan is the only son of Pei Zhennan and Zhou Xiyuan. His family has known the Cheng family for generations, and he grew up as Cheng Shao's childhood friend while persistently following Cheng Yu despite the latter's hostility. 3 42

After the accident, Pei Yan repeatedly defends Cheng Yu to both families, emphasizing that Cheng Yu risked himself to save him. He remains grateful for the rescue, but later develops recurring nightmares of drowning alone in darkness. 3 116

Appearance

Pei Yan is regarded as handsome and carries a sunny, confident presence; company staff compare his demeanor to a spring breeze. 290

• Often becomes visibly flustered or red-faced around Cheng Yu. 173 279
• Can project a cool, restrained image when acting, though he quickly reverts to an openly enthusiastic manner around Cheng Yu. 97

Personality

Pei Yan is playful, direct, and unusually persistent. He teases Cheng Yu, openly seeks his attention, and expresses affection through practical care—shelling crayfish, cooking, preparing drinks and food, offering massages, and accompanying him when needed. 9 10 65 214

His attachment to Cheng Yu also makes him emotionally sensitive. Before their relationship develops, he feels deeply hurt by being treated as an outsider compared with Cheng Shao and struggles to articulate what he wants beyond being noticed and valued. 87

Although initially seen as childish and overly eager to please, Pei Yan matures after Pei Zhennan challenges him to become someone Cheng Yu can regard as an equal. He becomes more rational in business, conducts due diligence rather than following orders blindly, and develops into a dependable partner. 24 143 252

Abilities & Skills

Investment and Corporate Management

Pei Yan develops business experience while studying in the United States and working alongside Cheng Yu.

• Regularly researches promising American projects and sends Cheng Yu detailed information for more than a year. 143
• Conducts due diligence before acting on Cheng Yu's instructions, earning Cheng Yu's trust as a professional partner. 252
• Serves as Yan-Yu Capital's head of investments and selects a successor for its U.S. branch after graduating early. 283 290
• Oversees preparatory work for Tianguang Network's U.S. listing. 175
• Returns to China intending to take over Pei Mining. 283

Athletic Ability

Pei Yan is an energetic basketball player capable of overwhelming Cheng Shao through dunks, layups, long-range shots, three-pointers, and feints. 42

Acting and Role-Playing

Pei Yan displays a natural ability to enter character during the masquerade-ball filming.

• Plays an undead knight devoted to protecting Cheng Yu's Undead King. 97
• Receives Cheng Yu's praise for having “a good feel” for acting. 97

Caretaking and Domestic Skills

Pei Yan regularly supports Cheng Yu through small but attentive acts of care.

• Shells food for Cheng Yu and watches over his drinking and meals. 9 10
• Learns massage and volunteers to help Cheng Yu recover after strenuous dance practice. 65
• Cooks for Cheng Yu, including noodles and spicy blood curd stew. 116 171
• Prepares drinks, snacks, and picnic supplies according to Cheng Yu's preferences. 214

Relationships

• Cheng Yu — His savior, longtime fixation, business partner, boyfriend, and eventual fiancé. Pei Yan confesses after years of one-sided pursuit; Cheng Yu later accepts him, publicly confirms their relationship, and proposes. 2 166 170 175 298
• Cheng Shao — Childhood friend and Cheng Yu's older brother. Cheng Shao initially reacts protectively to Pei Yan's confession but later accepts Cheng Yu's decision. 42 166
• Pei Zhennan — Father and chairman of Pei Mining. He uses Cheng Yu as an example to push Pei Yan toward studying abroad, gaining business experience, and preparing to inherit the family company. 24 143
• Zhou Xiyuan — Mother. Highly protective of Pei Yan, she initially dislikes Cheng Yu but later accepts Pei Yan's feelings and worries that Cheng Yu may hurt him. 4 169 172

Relationship with Cheng Yu

Pei Yan's attachment to Cheng Yu begins long before they become partners. After being rescued from drowning, he repeatedly frames Cheng Yu's cold actions as hidden concern and insists on repaying the life-saving favor through constant companionship. 3 10

When Pei Zhennan points out that Cheng Yu has treated him as a messenger rather than a confidant, Pei Yan resolves to improve himself instead of simply trailing after Cheng Yu. He studies abroad, gains financial experience, and gradually earns Cheng Yu's confidence through reliable work. 23 24 143 252

Pei Yan confesses that he likes Cheng Yu and clarifies that his feelings are specific to Cheng Yu rather than men in general. Cheng Yu initially rejects the confession but permits him to continue pursuing him quietly. 166 167

After returning to China, Pei Yan's feelings are exposed to his parents. Cheng Yu later calls him to watch the sunrise and accepts the relationship despite warning that he is difficult, inexperienced in romance, and uncertain of his own future feelings. 169 170

Their relationship becomes public after Cheng Yu confirms it at a press conference. Pei Yan supports Cheng Yu through the backlash, helps accommodate Cheng Yu's fans, and ultimately accepts Cheng Yu's proposal and exchanged vows. 174 175 298

Notable Quotes

“I don't like men. I just like you.” 166

“Every king should have a knight by his side, fiercely loyal and devoted to protecting him. That is my honor.” 97

“I definitely won't hurt you. I swear.” 42

“Unless you don't want me anymore, I'll obediently stay by your side. I won't go anywhere, and I won't look at anyone else!” 170