Fu Zhilan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Fu Zhilan (付知岚)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shi family; assigned to serve on the south side of Shi Junyi’s residence 26
Occupation/Role	Servant; formerly a keeper’s assistant responsible for feeding the lioness Alice 25 26
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Fu Zhilan was born into poverty. His father died early, while his mother supported them through “shameful” work; Fu Zhilan both resented his mother’s circumstances and learned to exploit his appearance for advantage. To escape debt, he entered a prestigious school in Binhai Special Zone, where he became Jiang Qiao’s roommate and first secret admirer in the original novel’s account. 1

In the original Sick Obsession storyline, Fu Zhilan is its protagonist. He rises from the slums by cultivating numerous male confidants, including the original Jiang Qiao, whom he intended to use as a route into the Shi family and toward Shi Junyi. 1 3

After obtaining a position at the Shi estate, Fu Zhilan is initially assigned to assist with Alice and her cubs. He is soon transferred to the second floor to work near Shi Junyi, giving him direct access to the man he has long sought. 25 26

Appearance

Fu Zhilan has a delicate, lovely, androgynous beauty that contrasts sharply with Jiang Qiao’s more conventionally masculine appearance. 3

• Pale, slender legs and thin, delicate ankles. 9
• A pointed chin, large watery eyes, and a soft, fragile-looking demeanor. 3 32
• Carefully styled hair; a single arranged lock can alter the impression he gives from the side. 33
• Often dresses to emphasize his softness, including oversized white shirts, shorts, servant uniforms, and soft sweaters. 9 25 40

Personality

Fu Zhilan presents himself as obedient, shy, gentle, and easily pitied. He brings food to Jiang Qiao, offers to treat his injuries, bakes cookies for the Shi household staff, and speaks to Shi Junyi in a soft, deferential manner. 9 27 40 43

Beneath this demeanor, he is calculating and persistent. He understands how to use his looks and perceived vulnerability to keep Jiang Qiao emotionally attached while pursuing Shi Junyi himself. When Jiang Qiao’s changed behavior threatens his plans, Fu Zhilan attempts to regain his loyalty through guilt, affection, and appeals for help. 1 3 26 33

He is observant and suspicious. After finding signs in Shi Junyi’s room, he correctly concludes that someone has been visiting intimately and recruits Jiang Qiao to investigate a possible rival. 32 33

Abilities & Skills

Social Manipulation

Fu Zhilan strategically performs innocence, dependence, and vulnerability to gain sympathy and influence others.

• Keeps Jiang Qiao close by treating him as a devoted “older brother” while avoiding a committed relationship with him. 3
• Attempts to fall into Shi Junyi’s arms after appearing frightened by Alice, then immediately adopts an affectionate, grateful manner once assigned to Shi Junyi’s residence. 26
• Uses carefully selected posture, styling, and tone to create a coquettish impression while denying that he is seducing anyone. 33
• Probes Chen Sheng and Jiang Qiao for information about Shi Junyi’s private life without openly revealing the full extent of his suspicions. 32 43

Mind-Reading Anomaly

Shi Junyi’s mind-reading ability fails when he touches Fu Zhilan. Shi Junyi has been able to hear others’ thoughts through physical contact since childhood, making Fu Zhilan the first known exception. 27

• Prevents Shi Junyi from verifying whether Fu Zhilan’s spoken explanations match his true thoughts. 27
• Causes Shi Junyi to become wary of Fu Zhilan’s motives and his connection to Jiang Qiao. 27

Relationships

• Jiang Qiao — Former roommate and a longstanding admirer whom Fu Zhilan once planned to use to enter the Shi family. He continues to call Jiang Qiao “Brother Qiao” and seeks his help, while Jiang Qiao increasingly distrusts and avoids him. 1 3 26 32 33
• Shi Junyi — Fu Zhilan’s desired romantic target and current employer. He deliberately obtains work near Shi Junyi, but Shi Junyi remains indifferent to his overtures and suspicious because his mind-reading fails on Fu Zhilan. 26 27 30
• Shen Guiyi — Shen Guiyi is openly attracted to Fu Zhilan and invites him into the bodyguards’ private dinner gathering. 30 40
• Chen Sheng — Fu Zhilan unsuccessfully tries to extract information from Chen Sheng about Shi Junyi’s relationships and overnight guests. 43
• Alice — Fu Zhilan briefly serves as the lioness’s keeper’s assistant, but is visibly frightened when left alone to feed her. 25 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jiang Qiao’s Former Attachment

Fu Zhilan’s rooftop tryst prompts the transmigrated Jiang Qiao to reject the original storyline’s role as Fu Zhilan’s willing tool. Despite this shift, Fu Zhilan continues trying to preserve Jiang Qiao’s attachment and obtain his assistance in approaching Shi Junyi. 1 3

Entry into the Shi Family

Fu Zhilan reaches the Shi estate through a job placement, expecting ordinary animal-care duties before discovering he must feed Alice. His encounter with Jiang Qiao and Shi Junyi leads Shi Junyi to transfer him to the second floor. 25 26

Pursuit of Shi Junyi

While serving near Shi Junyi, Fu Zhilan cleans his room, brings him coffee and homemade cookies, and seeks personal information from the household staff. Shi Junyi repeatedly rejects these overtures, including Fu Zhilan’s milk coffee, while privately scrutinizing him. 27 30 43

Search for a Rival

After discovering evidence that Shi Junyi has been intimate with someone else, Fu Zhilan suspects a hidden rival. He asks Jiang Qiao to monitor Shi Junyi’s surroundings, unaware that Jiang Qiao himself is the person he is seeking. 32 33

Notable Quotes

“I came to work. My friend said the Shi family offered good benefits, so he introduced me to the job.” 27

“Brother Qiao, please, help me?” 33