Zhu Yu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Yu (祝余)
Alias(es)	“Little Fish” (used by Guan Yi) 17 35
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shen Corporation; Assistant Office 1 11
Occupation/Role	Shen Jingmo’s ace assistant; supervisor of the Assistant Office 1 11
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Zhu Yu transmigrates into a setting composed of three interconnected CEO-romance novels after recalling the books he had previously read. He discovers that he has become Shen Jingmo’s ace assistant rather than Shen Jingyan’s assistant, which he considers a major relief. 1

His new identity is already established at Shen Corporation: the original owner worked his way up from the bottom over five years and accumulated 2,600 grams of annual-meeting gold-bar rewards. 6 Zhu Yu quickly decides that Shen Jingmo—the “golden thigh” supporting his comfortable employment—must not die as he did in the original plot. 1

Zhu Yu’s inner thoughts are mysteriously audible to Shen Jingmo, and later to Li Yiyan. His knowledge of the novels consequently exposes hidden plots, changing events that were originally meant to occur. 1 10 30

Appearance

Zhu Yu is a short man who normally wears glasses. 42 46 At Shen Jingmo’s request, he is professionally styled for a high-society banquet, where his usual glasses are removed.

• Usually wears glasses. 46
• Has a comparatively small build; Fu Boyan dismissively calls him “short.” 42
• His banquet styling includes a royal-blue suit worth over 100 million yuan and a diamond watch valued at 60 million yuan. 49
• The formal look is described as elegant and noble enough that Li Yiyan initially fails to recognize him. 49 50

Personality

Zhu Yu is intensely pragmatic. He values stable employment, timely clocking out, food, vacations, and—above all—Shen Corporation’s generous rewards. His loyalty to Shen Jingmo is genuine, but he openly frames the CEO as the “golden thigh” whose safety protects Zhu Yu’s own future. 1 6 22

He is sharp-tongued internally and outwardly capable of being stern, theatrical, or flattering as the situation demands. He enforces equal workloads on privileged interns Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen, then uses a tearful “green tea” act to make their complaints backfire. 11 13

Despite his complaints, Zhu Yu is compassionate toward people in danger. He takes an unconscious stranger to hospital, helps Mu Yuqing when she seeks refuge, and intervenes when Ji Yu is harassed at a banquet. 8 23 50

Abilities & Skills

Novel Knowledge

Zhu Yu remembers portions of the three interconnected novels into which he transmigrated.

• Recognizes major characters and their expected roles, often identifying dangerous people before others do. 1 7 42
• Foresees that a construction project will cause Shen Jingmo’s death and acts to prevent it. 1
• Deduces that Li Yiyan’s survival has shifted the story’s male-lead position from Li Yichen to Li Yiyan. 30
• His recollection is incomplete; he is repeatedly caught off guard by information not present in the original books, including Guan Yi’s history with the original owner. 18

Assistant Office Management

Zhu Yu is an efficient executive assistant and a strict supervisor.

• Organizes Shen Jingmo’s schedule, arranges company-wide physical examinations, and handles annual-meeting preparations. 12 14 19
• Remembers Shen Jingmo’s coffee preferences and prepares it correctly. 14
• Assigns translation work and refuses to give Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen preferential treatment. 11 13
• Enforces workplace rules, including penalties for Li Yichen conducting personal business during work hours. 41

Improvisation and Social Maneuvering

Zhu Yu reacts quickly when confronted by danger, workplace conflicts, or social pressure.

• Talks to Su Duoduo’s debt collectors rather than attempting to fight ten men alone, temporarily winning their approval by agreeing with their demand for repayment. 25
• Assists Shen Jingmo during the fight against the debt collectors. 26
• Handles Shen Jing’s disruption of the annual meeting well enough to earn Shen Jingmo’s praise and a 500-gram gold-bar bonus. 22
• Publicly plays the victim to preserve his authority over Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen. 13
• Retaliates against Brother Yang after learning he tampered with a faucet, soaking him with two buckets of water. 45

Culinary Skill

Zhu Yu can prepare simple meals and enjoys making food for Shen Jingmo.

• Makes vegetable congee from the remaining ingredients in Shen Jingmo’s refrigerator. 20
• Prepares cat-themed sandwiches with Aunt Liu at the Shen Household. 29

Equipment / Items

• Glasses — Zhu Yu’s usual eyewear. 46
• Briefcase — Carries sunflower seeds and a bag for discarded shells while watching Li Yichen and Mu Yuqing’s dispute. 24
• Car — Drives himself outside of work-related travel. 8 36
• Gold bars — His residence contains 2,600 grams accumulated by the original owner through Shen Corporation annual-meeting rewards. 6
• Royal-blue suit and diamond watch — Loaned for his appearance as Shen Jingmo’s male companion; the suit exceeds 100 million yuan in value and the watch costs 60 million yuan. 49

Relationships

• Shen Jingmo — Zhu Yu’s boss and “golden thigh.” Zhu Yu resolves to prevent his death, supports his work, and gradually develops a closer personal rapport with him. Shen Jingmo can hear Zhu Yu’s inner thoughts. 1 13 20 49
• Shen Jingyan — Shen Jingmo’s younger brother and Zhu Yu’s subordinate intern. Zhu Yu considers him a “lunatic” but pushes him to work and later sees him become more cooperative. 1 11 29
• Li Yichen — A subordinate intern whom Zhu Yu repeatedly disciplines for poor work habits and obsession with Mu Yuqing. 11 41
• Annie / Feng Shiling — A capable subordinate whose efficient work earns Zhu Yu’s respect after she transfers to the Secretariat. 17
• Xiao Zhuang — Zhu Yu’s assistant and loyal subordinate, who follows his instructions and admires his handling of crises. 22 41
• Guan Yi — The original owner’s former boyfriend. Zhu Yu learns that Guan Yi borrowed 200,000 yuan and never repaid it, then firmly rejects his attempts to rekindle their relationship. 17 18 35
• Li Yiyan — Shen Jingmo’s business associate and Li Yichen’s older brother. Li Yiyan later hears Zhu Yu’s thoughts and becomes aware that Zhu Yu’s knowledge may explain changes to the story’s timeline. 10 30
• Mu Yuqing — A figure Zhu Yu repeatedly gets drawn into helping despite considering her and Li Yichen’s relationship dangerously chaotic. 23 24
• Su Duoduo — A coworker Zhu Yu finds unpredictable and exhausting, though he attempts to help when she is pursued by debt collectors. 1 25
• Ji Yu — A banquet waiter Zhu Yu rescues from harassment by invoking Shen Jingmo’s name. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Transmigration and protecting Shen Jingmo — Zhu Yu learns he is inside three connected novels, recognizes the construction project that should kill Shen Jingmo, and resolves to alter that outcome. 1 3
• Assistant Office supervision — He gains authority over Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen as interns, demanding equal work standards and refusing to indulge their status. 11 13
• Original owner’s past with Guan Yi — Zhu Yu discovers the diary documenting Guan Yi’s three-year relationship with the original owner and the unpaid 200,000-yuan loan, prompting him to reject Guan Yi’s advances and seek repayment. 17 18 35
• Company annual meeting — Zhu Yu helps manage the event, neutralizes Shen Jing’s attempted disruption, and receives a 500-gram gold bar from Shen Jingmo. 22
• Su Duoduo’s debt collectors — Zhu Yu is caught in an alley with Su Duoduo and ten collectors, stalls them through conversation, and later aids Shen Jingmo during the rescue. 25 26
• Li Household timeline change — Zhu Yu realizes Li Yiyan’s avoided death has disrupted the original plot and changed the designated male lead of the Li-family storyline. 30
• Feng Family birthday banquet — Shen Jingmo brings Zhu Yu as his male companion; Zhu Yu navigates multiple confrontations and helps Ji Yu escape harassment. 49 50

Notable Quotes

“From today on, I, Zhu Yu, am determined to protect the safety and health of my golden thigh.” 1

“If you're a dragon, coil up for me; if you're a tiger, lie down.” 11

“I’m here to be the company’s assistant, not your hacker, thank you very much.” 7

“Boss, if this suit gets dirty by accident, will I have to pay for it?” 49

Trivia

• Zhu Yu’s greatest workplace incentive is Shen Corporation’s gold-bar reward system. 6 22
• He keeps Shen Jingmo’s contact saved as “Golden Thigh.” 49
• He enjoys gossip intensely enough to snack on sunflower seeds while observing other people’s relationship drama. 24
• He strongly prioritizes leaving work on time and reacts badly to unnecessary overtime. 12 19