Xie Wangchi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xie Wangchi (谢妄池)
Alias(es)	Xiaochi; Young Master Xie; President Xie 18 22 38
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pei Huanyi's friend; shareholder in Pei Huanyi's pet hospital 1 8
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Xie Wangchi is a close friend of Pei Huanyi and helped fund the pet hospital despite Pei Huanyi's family opposing its establishment, making him a shareholder. He initially treated Gu Yuechen as someone unworthy of approaching Pei Huanyi and warned him to abandon his interest in Pei. 1 8

Although Gu Yuechen first mistakes him for Pei Huanyi's romantic rival, Xie Wangchi's conduct at the staff banquet reveals that his feelings are directed toward Yu Yaochen. He fawns over Yu, calls him “Chenchen,” and repeatedly tries to protect him from Gu Yuechen. 3 8 11

Yu Yaochen's family has spoiled Xie Wangchi, according to Yu, contributing to his habit of saying whatever he wants. 22

Appearance

Xie Wangchi is a strikingly handsome man whose appearance is frequently paired with an arrogant, unruly demeanor. 1 3

• Handsome face and long legs 1 3
• Often dresses casually, but wears tailored suits and perfume for important occasions such as Yu Yaochen's birthday banquet 21
• Drives a sports car 18 38
• Wears sunglasses when arriving at the pet hospital 38

Personality

Xie Wangchi is blunt, proud, and sharp-tongued. He openly mocks Gu Yuechen's background, appearance, and perceived ambitions, often attempting to intimidate him through his connection to Pei Huanyi and his influence at the pet hospital. 1 4 19

His attitude changes markedly around Yu Yaochen. He becomes gentle, obedient, and anxious not to offend him, even when Yu dismisses him or criticizes his behavior. This attachment makes him jealous of Gu Yuechen's increasing closeness with Yu. 3 18 21 24

Though his methods are frequently cruel and controlling, Xie Wangchi consistently intervenes when he believes Yu Yaochen is in danger. He prevents Gu Yuechen from exploiting Yu's drunkenness and later confronts Gu about his attempts to manipulate Yu. 31 39

Abilities & Skills

Social Influence

Xie Wangchi uses his status and ties to Pei Huanyi to pressure Gu Yuechen.

• Helped fund the pet hospital and is considered a shareholder. 8
• Investigates Gu Yuechen's résumé and threatens to have him fired. 19
• Has enough authority at the hospital to arrange for Gu Yuechen to leave work early for a private confrontation. 38

Protective Intervention

Xie Wangchi reacts quickly when Yu Yaochen is vulnerable or being manipulated.

• Receives a tip that Yu is being plied with alcohol, immediately leaves what he is doing, and rushes to the bar. 31
• Takes the unconscious Yu home, fastens his seatbelt, and warns Gu Yuechen against harming him again. 31
• Continues confronting Gu over Gu's motives and attempts to keep Yu from leaving the country. 38 39

Equipment / Items

• Sports car 18 38
• Canary Diamond cufflinks given to Yu Yaochen as a birthday present 22
• Sunglasses 38

Relationships

• Pei Huanyi — Close friend and fellow backer of the pet hospital; Xie calls him “A-Yi” and initially tries to keep Gu Yuechen away from him. 1 4 8
• Yu Yaochen — Longtime friend and the object of Xie's unspoken affection. Xie is highly protective and jealous of Yu's closeness with Gu Yuechen, but Yu eventually denounces his behavior and cuts contact. 3 24 25 40
• Gu Yuechen — Hostile rival. Xie repeatedly threatens, humiliates, and investigates Gu while attempting to prevent him from manipulating Yu Yaochen. 8 19 31 39

Story Role / Major Arcs

Conflict with Gu Yuechen

Xie Wangchi enters the story searching for Pei Huanyi at the pet hospital. He reveals that Pei's fiancé has returned to the country, devastating Gu Yuechen, and continues to challenge Gu's attempts to remain close to Pei. 1 4

After Gu Yuechen discovers Xie's feelings for Yu Yaochen, Gu uses that knowledge to threaten Xie whenever Xie tries to interfere with his job or his relationship with Yu. 8 19

Yu Yaochen's Birthday Banquet

At Yu's birthday banquet, Xie tries to outdo Gu Yuechen with expensive cufflinks and deliberately humiliates Gu by spilling champagne on him. His jealousy intensifies when Yu brings Gu to his private room and later defends Gu as his guest. 21 22 24

Yu finally rebukes Xie for calling Gu “trash” and declares that their friendship may have been a mistake. 25

Substitute Game

Gu Yuechen discovers Xie at a hotel with a young man whose appearance resembles Yu Yaochen. Xie reacts angrily when confronted, while Gu condemns him for using the man as a substitute rather than confessing to Yu. 25

Protecting Yu Yaochen

When Gu Yuechen gets Yu drunk in an attempt to compromise him, Xie arrives in time to take Yu away. He slaps Gu and warns that any further harm to Yu will bring harsher consequences. 31

Xie later confronts Gu about his continued involvement with Yu, accusing him of forcing Yu to drink and warning that Yu's parents will be informed if Gu keeps pursuing improper intentions. 38 39

Estrangement from Yu Yaochen

Gu manipulates Yu into believing that Xie has been insulting and targeting him. Yu responds by saying he no longer needs a friend who causes trouble and declares that he will not see Xie again. 40

Trivia

• Xie initially calls Pei Huanyi “A-Yi,” but changes to “Huanyi” after Gu Yuechen mocks the nickname. 4 8
• Yu Yaochen appears to be the only person capable of immediately tempering Xie's behavior. 18 22