Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Xu Rui (许睿) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Pei Huanyi's pet hospital |
| Occupation/Role | Pet hospital employee; Gu Yuechen's colleague and confidant |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Personality
Xu Rui is perceptive and talkative. Within half a year of Gu Yuechen joining the pet hospital, he notices Gu Yuechen's feelings for Pei Huanyi and keeps the matter private, though he gossips about it with Gu Yuechen in private 1.
He is consistently considerate toward Gu Yuechen: he worries after encouraging the failed confession, offers emotional support when Gu Yuechen is distressed, and lets him stay at his apartment after Xie Wangchi slaps him 2 13 31. However, he is largely unaware that Gu Yuechen uses their closeness to provoke Yu Yaochen 32 33.
Story Role
Xu Rui initially encourages Gu Yuechen to confess to Pei Huanyi, believing that Pei Huanyi may reciprocate his feelings. He immediately regrets this advice after learning that Pei Huanyi is engaged 1 2.
As Gu Yuechen becomes acquainted with Yu Yaochen, Xu Rui grows suspicious of his motives. He challenges Gu Yuechen over adding Yu Yaochen on WeChat and warns him not to sabotage Yu Yaochen and Pei Huanyi's relationship, but accepts Gu Yuechen's false reassurance 5.
After Gu Yuechen is slapped by Xie Wangchi, Xu Rui takes him in without demanding an explanation. He gives Gu Yuechen his bed, sleeps on the sofa, and continues checking on his wellbeing afterward 31 37. Gu Yuechen later exploits Xu Rui's hospitality and apparent affection to make Yu Yaochen jealous, including linking arms with him in public and inviting him to movies 32 33 34.
Xu Rui eventually senses Gu Yuechen withdrawing after being used, particularly when Gu Yuechen insists on repaying the taxi and umbrella expenses rather than accepting his care 37. He remains concerned when Gu Yuechen temporarily leaves work following the exposure of his false identity 44.
Relationships
- Gu Yuechen — Colleague, confidant, and temporary host. Xu Rui notices Gu Yuechen's feelings for Pei Huanyi, encourages him to confess, and repeatedly supports him despite receiving little honesty in return 1 2 31.
- Pei Huanyi — Employer and pet-hospital boss. Xu Rui discusses Pei Huanyi's apparent special treatment of Gu Yuechen and attends staff events organized by him 1 2.
- Yu Yaochen — Gu Yuechen's acquaintance and Pei Huanyi's fiancé. Xu Rui initially calls him “boss's wife,” then becomes concerned that Gu Yuechen may be trying to interfere with his relationship with Pei Huanyi 5.
- Xie Wangchi — Indirect connection through Gu Yuechen. Xu Rui shelters Gu Yuechen after Xie Wangchi slaps him at the bar 31.
Notable Actions
- Privately identifies Gu Yuechen's crush on Pei Huanyi and urges him to confess 1.
- Offers Gu Yuechen tickets to a musical after believing he was interested in it 16.
- Takes Gu Yuechen into his home after his injury and gives him the bed while sleeping on the sofa himself 31.
- Accompanies Gu Yuechen to dinner, a convenience store, and the movies without recognizing that Gu Yuechen is staging these outings for Yu Yaochen to see 32 33 34.
- Brings headache medicine to work after worrying over Gu Yuechen's claimed illness 37.