Xie Xie

Biodata

Background / History

Xie Xie is an old associate of Tang Wulin and Gu Yue. He visits their home after a long absence, but enters with excessive familiarity: he rushes inside, raids their snacks, takes Tang Wulin’s apple, and ultimately steps on Gu Yue’s carefully cleaned carpet. Gu Yue drags him into the training room to punish his disrespect, leaving him considerably more cautious around her afterward 40.

His punishment continues at dinner, when Gu Yue prepares an extremely spicy boiled fish specifically as a lesson for him. He emerges from the training room disheveled and follows the smell of the dish into the dining room 41.

Later, a cartoon skull-shaped USB drive he left behind is accidentally used during Gu Yue’s work meeting. It plays a video of Xie Xie mugging for the camera and saying his signature phrase, embarrassing Gu Yue before company executives 61. He returns to apologize, but Gu Yue responds by chasing him through the house with a telescopic baton; he flees after receiving several minor blows and promising not to repeat the prank 62.

Personality

Xie Xie is loud, energetic, and overly comfortable around friends. He treats Tang Wulin’s home like his own, announces himself at the door, helps himself to food, and behaves with little awareness of other people’s boundaries 40.

He enjoys lively outings and is quick to encourage Tang Wulin to join drinking, barbecue, and KTV plans 63 64. However, his swagger collapses when confronted by Gu Yue’s anger: he panics, bargains, hides behind furniture, and ultimately escapes rather than face further punishment 40 62.

Carelessness and Mischief

• Left a skull-shaped USB drive containing an unprofessional video among Gu Yue’s work materials, causing a meeting incident 61.
• Initially treated his apology as lightly as the prank itself, failing to recognize Gu Yue’s anger until she confronted him 62.
• Learns through repeated consequences that Gu Yue expects visitors to respect her home and belongings 40 41.

Cowardice Under Pressure

• Begged Gu Yue not to hit his face during his first punishment, claiming he “make[s] a living” with it 40.
• Used hotpot offers and repeated promises as attempted compensation for the USB incident 62.
• Abandoned Tang Wulin to Gu Yue’s later judgment after fleeing the house 62.

Equipment / Items

• Cartoon skull-shaped USB drive — A USB drive Xie Xie calls a “house-protecting treasure.” It contains a video of him performing for the camera; when opened in Gu Yue’s work meeting, it causes public embarrassment 61.

Relationships

• Tang Wulin — Close friend whom Xie Xie calls “Boss.” He freely visits Tang Wulin’s home and encourages him to join social outings, though Tang Wulin also warns him to respect Gu Yue’s boundaries 40 63 64.
• Gu Yue — Tang Wulin’s wife and the person Xie Xie repeatedly provokes through his careless behavior and USB prank. He is visibly terrified of her punishments 40 41 62.
• Yuanen Yehui — Xie Xie has reportedly made substantial progress with her; the two are often seen dining together 57.
• Yue Zhengyu — A companion in Tang Wulin’s drinking and KTV outing 63 64.
• Xu Xiaoyan — Fellow Monster Squad member listed among Gu Yue’s personal contacts 55 57.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Disrespect at Tang Wulin and Gu Yue’s Home

Xie Xie’s visit demonstrates his habit of crossing boundaries. Stepping on Gu Yue’s prized carpet earns him a lengthy training-room punishment, followed by a deliberately over-spiced dinner meant to reinforce the lesson 40 41.

USB Meeting Incident

His USB drive is mistakenly opened during Gu Yue’s professional meeting, projecting his video instead of the intended presentation. Xie Xie arrives to apologize but is chased out by Gu Yue and her telescopic baton 61 62.

Outing with Tang Wulin and Yue Zhengyu

Xie Xie later meets Tang Wulin and Yue Zhengyu for drinks, barbecue, and a proposed KTV trip. His enthusiasm for the group’s outing contrasts with Tang Wulin’s anxiety over Gu Yue’s likely reaction 63 64.

Notable Quotes

“Lit, ain't it, bro?” 61

Trivia

• Xie Xie invokes Yuanen Yehui while pleading with Gu Yue, claiming she may stop liking him if his face is injured 40.
• His attempted apology for the USB incident includes an offer to treat Tang Wulin and Gu Yue to hotpot for one or two months 62.