Fu Jingyan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fu Jingyan (傅景言)
Alias(es)	President Fu; Young Master Fu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fu Family; Bright Building 216
Occupation/Role	Company owner and president; delegates much of Bright Building's daily work to Ye An 216
Status	Alive 246
First Appearance	Chapter 26 26

Background / History

Fu Jingyan grew up alongside Lu Mingyu, and the two remain close childhood friends despite their relentless teasing and blunt criticism of one another 26. He once believed Tang Ruan was his childhood savior and briefly pursued her out of attraction, but withdrew after learning troubling information about her; he later warns Lu Mingyu that Tang has returned to the capital 27 101.

As a wealthy young master, Fu Jingyan built a notorious reputation for casual relationships and gossip scandals. He considers himself generous rather than cruel toward the women he dated, but admits that he has been promiscuous and is repeatedly called a playboy by those around him 154 215.

His grandfather introduces him to Lin Ying to fulfill an old betrothal between the Fu and Lin families. Though initially resistant to the arrangement, Fu Jingyan is immediately captivated by Lin Ying's appearance and volunteers to make the engagement real rather than merely perform it for their grandfathers 213. Unaware that Lin Ying is a man, he aggressively courts him and repeatedly mistakes Lin's discipline and strength for traits of an unusually aloof woman 214 217.

After discovering Lin Ying's identity, Fu Jingyan reacts with humiliation, anger, and denial. He eventually recognizes that his jealousy, loneliness, and persistent concern for Lin Ying are love rather than wounded pride; he confides in Old Master Fu and resolves to pursue Lin sincerely 227 230. Lin Ying accepts his confession, and their staged engagement develops into a public, committed relationship 232 238.

Appearance

Fu Jingyan is a handsome, fashion-conscious young man with a flirtatious demeanor and an appearance he actively maintains to attract women.

• Peach-blossom eyes and an affectionate-looking face 26 218
• Fair skin and smoothly defined gym-trained abs 218
• Usually dresses sharply, including tailored suits 27 236
• Skilled enough at swimming to show off graceful strokes, but lacks endurance outside occasional gym workouts 218 219
• Shorter than Lin Ying, a fact that visibly surprises him when they first meet 214

Personality

Fu Jingyan is carefree, shamelessly flirtatious, and highly protective of his comfort. He avoids company work whenever possible, trusting Ye An to manage Bright Building while he lounges in the office 216. He is proud of his looks, money, physique, and romantic experience, often treating confidence as a substitute for preparation.

His persistence easily turns stubborn: he continues pursuing Lin Ying after repeated rejection, insists on finishing a mountain climb despite exhaustion, and challenges Lin to spar despite being warned that he will be hurt 215 218 223. He is also deeply sensitive about humiliation, especially when his strength, sexual experience, or masculinity is questioned 154 224.

Despite his frivolous reputation, Fu Jingyan proves attentive and loyal when someone matters to him. He compensates bodyguards injured protecting him, stays awake worrying about Lin Ying's safety, helps Lin through Old Master Lin's funeral, and cares for Lin after he drinks too much 235 236 244 246.

Abilities & Skills

Fashion Design

Fu Jingyan has a genuine eye for design despite his otherwise unreliable work habits.

• His design sketches have won international awards 216
• Personally obtains and delivers a formal dress for Lin Ying 216 217
• Uses clothing and appearance as part of his courtship efforts 216 218

Driving and Swimming

Fu Jingyan is a confident driver and competent swimmer.

• Drives a red sports car and handles it skillfully, though he is reckless with speed limits 231
• Swims with smooth, graceful strokes and uses his physique to try to impress Lin Ying 218
• His confidence does not translate to hiking endurance or combat ability 218 223

Social Insight

Years of casual dating and navigating wealthy social circles give Fu Jingyan some ability to recognize manipulation.

• Identifies Cai Yanyan's interest in Lin Ying immediately 239
• Recognizes the possibility that Father Cai may try to drug or compromise Lin Ying 241
• Understands how to motivate and reward hired protection, transferring money to bodyguards after an attack 235

Relationships

• Lin Ying — Fiancé and eventual husband. Fu Jingyan begins by pursuing Lin based on mistaken assumptions, but gradually accepts Lin's identity and falls genuinely in love; he supports Lin through family conflict, danger, bereavement, and the takeover of the Lin Family businesses 213 230 232 244 246.
• Lu Mingyu — Childhood friend. Their relationship is built on merciless banter, mutual familiarity, and occasional practical support; Fu Jingyan often turns to Lu Mingyu when his life becomes chaotic 26 42 121.
• Old Master Fu — Grandfather. Though frequently exasperated by Fu Jingyan's behavior, he arranges the Lin engagement, ultimately supports Fu Jingyan's feelings, and accepts Lin Ying as family 213 230 244.
• Fu Jun — Father. Their relationship is tense and teasing, with Fu Jun often dismissing Fu Jingyan as unreliable; he nevertheless protects him during the attacks connected to Lin Ying and later approves the relationship 235 246.
• Fu Yiyao — Younger sister. She knows Lin Ying's gender before Fu Jingyan does and mercilessly teases him over his attraction, embarrassment, and injuries 227 228.
• Ye An — Trusted subordinate and confidant. Ye An runs much of Fu Jingyan's company work and helps him recognize that his feelings for Lin Ying are love 216 230.
• Tang Ruan — Childhood acquaintance whom Fu Jingyan initially mistakes for his destined savior. He abandons that romantic ideal after learning more about her behavior 26 27.
• Old Master Lin — Lin Ying's grandfather. His failing health motivates the staged engagement; Fu Jingyan later helps Lin Ying manage his funeral 213 244.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang Ruan and Lu Mingyu

Fu Jingyan initially believes Tang Ruan may be the girl who saved him as a child. After learning that she was only one member of the group that helped him and hearing alarming information about her, he abandons his idealized attachment and avoids becoming blindly devoted to her 26 27. He later alerts Lu Mingyu to Tang Ruan's return to the capital and the possibility that she has allied with Jiang Churan 101.

The Lin Family Engagement

Old Master Fu asks Fu Jingyan to honor a longstanding family betrothal with Lin Ying. Fu Jingyan changes from dismissing arranged marriage to eagerly agreeing after seeing Lin Ying, believing Lin to be a beautiful woman 213. He promises to avoid scandals for a month, begins courting Lin, and pursues him through gifts, dates, and a mountain trip 215 217 218.

Humiliation and the Truth

Fu Jingyan repeatedly discovers that Lin Ying is physically stronger and more capable than he is, losing a sparring match and attempting to flee the engagement out of fear 223 224. He drugs Lin Ying's wine in an attempt to control their encounter, but Lin confronts and overpowers him; Fu then learns that Lin is a man 225. The resulting injuries, fever, and embarrassment force Fu Jingyan to confront both his actions and his assumptions 226 227.

From Denial to Commitment

Although he initially insists that he cannot love a man, Fu Jingyan realizes he is distressed by the thought of Lin Ying leaving Sea City. He admits his feelings to his grandfather, decides to pursue Lin sincerely, and receives Lin's reciprocal confession 230 232. Their engagement becomes public, cutting Fu Jingyan off from much of his old social circle but pushing him toward a more committed relationship 238 239.

Protecting Lin Ying

When an attempted attack mistakenly targets Fu Jingyan because of his connection to Lin Ying, he hires bodyguards and immediately worries that Lin is the intended target 235. He attends the engagement ceremony, catches Lin Ying when he collapses from his injuries, and remains by his side during recovery 236 237.

The Lin Family Aftermath

Fu Jingyan accompanies Lin Ying to the Imperial City, helps during Old Master Lin's funeral, and remains at Lin's side as Lin takes responsibility for the family businesses 243 244 246. By the end, he offers to support Lin at the company—though he proposes calling Fu Jun to handle any serious work—and commits to staying by Lin's side 246.

Notable Quotes

“I just wanted to give every pretty girl a home.” 154

“I'm a respectable man. Of course I'm going home to sleep tonight.” 216

“It's okay. I'm here with you.” 245

Trivia

• Fu Jingyan's own grandfather once excuses his behavior to Lin Ying by claiming that Fu Jingyan “hit his head when he was little” 214.
• He maintains his abs specifically because he considers them part of his ability to flirt successfully 229.
• He is confident in a pool but becomes exhausted during a real mountain climb, which he only finishes to save face 218 219.
• He treats Lin Ying's minimalist WeChat profile as a mystery to solve; its username is simply “Lin,” and its feed is mostly military-related reposts 215.