Wen Chengze

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wen Chengze (温承泽)
Alias(es)	Xiao Ze; Zeze 2 47
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wen Household; Phoenix Dynasty Entertainment 21 22
Occupation/Role	Second Young Master of the Wen Household; actor trainee and Phoenix Dynasty artist 20 23
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Wen Chengze was raised in the Wen Household with loving parents and an older brother, Wen Chenglin. At age ten, he went abroad to study and lived there for the next decade, though he remained in contact with his family through visits and video calls. During this period, he developed a psychological condition that left him able to recognize others' emotions but largely unable to genuinely experience or express his own. Dr. Xize monitored his condition and physical responses through a wrist-worn receiver. 3 23 24

He returned to Haicheng after his father summoned him amid instability surrounding Zhong Mohan's succession as head of the Zhong Household. Though he initially would not promise to remain permanently, Chengze chose to help the Wen Household rather than leave his father and brother to face the conflict alone. He investigated the competing Lineages and recognized that the Wen Household could not remain neutral. 2 3 4

After the Wen Household entered a direct partnership with Zhong Mohan, Chengze proposed joining the entertainment industry. His plan was to build a public reputation as a spoiled, arrogant second-generation heir, making the Wen Household appear less threatening to rival families and diverting attention from its business strength. 21 24

He signed with Phoenix Dynasty Entertainment, where his childhood friend Cheng Liang served as his superior. Zhuo Wenyu became his manager, secretly assigned by Zhong Mohan to look after him without interfering in his choices. 22 23 25

Appearance

Wen Chengze is a strikingly handsome young man whose beauty and aristocratic bearing regularly draw attention, even from entertainment-industry staff accustomed to attractive people. His appearance is often paired with an aloof, untouchable presence. 1 22 25

• Finely featured, elegant, and exceptionally beautiful. 22 25
• Slender, with excellent posture and a refined, noble demeanor. 25 38
• His pale complexion reddens easily when touched. 22
• Often appears cold and difficult to approach, despite being gentler with people he trusts. 32 37
• His promotional image for Stare featured an aristocratic high-collared shirt, bow, black knee-high stockings, and brown heeled shoes. 35

Personality

Chengze is reserved, observant, and highly independent. He dislikes crowds and social attention, becoming visibly uncomfortable at large gatherings despite maintaining a composed exterior. He generally approaches unfamiliar people and political situations by quietly assessing their motives, risks, and possible advantages. 1 9 10

His seeming indifference is tied to his long-term psychological condition: for years, he could imitate emotional responses without truly feeling them. His return to Haicheng, renewed closeness with his family, and encounters with Zhong Mohan gradually produce emotional reactions he cannot easily control. 23 24

Despite his cold presentation, Chengze is deeply devoted to the Wen Household. He accepts responsibility for its safety, softens around his parents and brother, and can act spoiled with his mother when he wants something. He is also principled about not burdening teammates or exploiting others merely to create his intended public image. 3 21 22 37

He has a sharp temper when provoked. Rather than submitting to humiliation, he responds with cutting remarks and calmly uses his family influence when necessary. 20 38 44

Abilities & Skills

Acting

Chengze begins acting with virtually no experience but improves at an exceptional rate after receiving private instruction.

• Rapidly progresses from an unsuccessful first exercise to performances his teachers consider comparable to many established actors. 35
• Has a natural “spiritual presence” that judges identify from a single scene. 38
• Performs roles suited to his poised, cold, aristocratic image, including the young master in Stare and the nobleman Xie Lin. 35 43
• His group’s debut suspense drama receives the highest evaluation from the judges, including Kong Feimiao. 38
• Initially treats acting as part of a family strategy, but later considers taking it seriously after discovering some interest in it. 37

Strategic Judgment

Chengze is skilled at reading people, researching power structures, and identifying practical ways to protect his family.

• Investigates Haicheng's Lineages shortly after returning and understands the danger posed by Zhong Household succession disputes. 4 9 10
• Recognizes that the Wen Household's partnership with Zhong Mohan will make it a target. 21
• Designs his entertainment-industry persona to make the Wen Household seem distracted and politically harmless. 21 24
• Detects unusual concessions in Zhuo Wenyu's contract terms and suspects that the manager has a personal motive. 25

Composure and Verbal Retorts

Chengze remains poised in hostile social environments and can retaliate effectively when underestimated.

• Turns Zhong Mohan's business dinner against unsuitable partners by responding sharply to their disrespect. 20
• Refuses to be intimidated by Qiao Siyu's attempts to provoke or threaten him. 38 42
• Stays calm when Qiao Siyu blocks his team from entering the set, predicting that the production would soon be forced to apologize. 44

Equipment / Items

• Condition-monitoring wrist receiver — disguised as a watch; transmits data related to Chengze's physical and emotional state to Dr. Xize. 23
• Phoenix Dynasty support team — Zhuo Wenyu arranges three assistants for him after becoming his manager. 37

Relationships

• Zhong Mohan — Initially an unwanted and threatening connection after a banquet incident in which Chengze was drugged as part of a plot against both men. Their relationship shifts from hostility and mistrust to emotional openness after Zhong Mohan begins respecting Chengze's boundaries and openly pursuing him. 13 14 47 48
• Wen Chenglin — Older brother. Protective, observant, and consistently concerned for Chengze's well-being; Chengze trusts him and returns to help shoulder the Wen Household's burdens. 3 13 37
• Father Wen — Chengze's father and a leader of the Wen Household. They discuss the Zhong Household crisis and work together to safeguard the family. 3 4 21
• Mother Wen — Chengze's affectionate and protective mother. Chengze is noticeably softer around her and persuades her to support his entertainment-industry plan by acting spoiled. 2 16 22
• Cheng Liang — Childhood friend and general manager of Phoenix Dynasty Entertainment. He supports Chengze's debut, provides resources, and harbors romantic feelings for him. 22 25 35
• Zhuo Wenyu — Chengze's professional, reliable manager. Although Chengze senses something unusual about his favorable treatment, he does not initially know Zhuo was sent by Zhong Mohan. 25 26
• Dr. Xize — Chengze's psychologist for approximately ten years. He encourages Chengze not to suppress the genuine emotions beginning to emerge around family and Zhong Mohan. 23 24
• Qiao Siyu — Entertainment-industry rival who sees Chengze as a threat and repeatedly attempts to undermine him and his group. 38 42 44
• Kong Feimiao — Esteemed theater actor and mentor who recognizes Chengze's natural acting talent and guides his development on the variety show. 38 43

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return to the Wen Household

Chengze returns from abroad after nearly ten years and agrees to assist the Wen Household during the succession struggle surrounding the Zhong Household. His priority is preventing the family from being drawn into the center of the conflict. 2 3 10

Zhong Household Banquet

At the Zhong Household banquet, Chengze meets Zhong Mohan as the newly announced household head. He is later drugged and drawn into a private-room incident, leaving him distressed, ill, and determined to avoid Zhong Mohan. 10 11 13 16

Entertainment-Industry Cover

After learning of the Wen Household's partnership with Zhong Mohan, Chengze proposes entering entertainment as a deliberate political distraction. He signs with Phoenix Dynasty Entertainment and prepares to cultivate the public image of an arrogant, overprotected rich heir. 21 22 24

Actor Training Variety Show

Chengze joins Phoenix Dynasty's actor-training show, initially intending to gain notoriety quickly and then leave. Instead, his dedication to his teammates and natural ability lead him to take acting more seriously. His group earns top praise for its debut production of Stare. 26 35 37 38

Conflict with Qiao Siyu

Qiao Siyu targets Chengze out of jealousy, attempting to provoke discord within his group and later obstructing his team at the production set. Chengze refuses to yield, while the production ultimately intervenes on his behalf. 38 42 44

Developing Relationship with Zhong Mohan

Chengze's emotions begin fluctuating around Zhong Mohan despite his distrust. Zhong Mohan's restraint, care, and eventual confession force Chengze to confront his own feelings; Chengze tests Zhong Mohan's sincerity and begins allowing him closer. 23 28 46 47 48

Notable Quotes

“Big Brother, I came back willingly this time. I'm part of this household too. When I'm needed, I won't run away.” 3

“Dad, I want to enter the entertainment industry.” 21

“If you reject me this time, you might not get such a good opportunity again.” 48

Trivia

• Chengze dislikes crowded places and becomes anxious when surrounded by too many people. 1 9 46
• He likes seafood, especially shrimp, but cannot tolerate even a slight fishy smell. 46 50
• He is selective about food in familiar surroundings, though he tends not to voice his preferences when visiting others. 50
• Although he planned to cultivate an arrogant public image, his teammates find him considerate and easy to work with once they get past their initial intimidation. 37 42