Xing Ying

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xing Ying (邢郢)
Alias(es)	Boss Xing; President Xing
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Su Tingbai's circle of childhood friends 5
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Background

Xing Ying became Su Tingbai's friend through childhood fights. Their bond developed into a combative, insult-filled friendship in which neither hesitates to challenge or mock the other. 5

He later studied abroad in Britain, where Su Tingbai once stayed with him and impressed Xing Ying's friends with his cooking. 18

Personality

Xing Ying is blunt, teasing, and highly expressive around Su Tingbai. He is quick to notice when Su behaves out of character and relentlessly presses him about his feelings for Shen Rui’an. 5 25 27

Despite his mockery, he is practical and protective of his friends. He warns Huo Heng not to provoke Su by mentioning Bai Ruan and recognizes the Shen Household's status when discussing Shen Rui’an. 24 25

He initially assumes Su is caring for Shen Rui’an out of family obligation, but Su’s conspicuous tenderness gradually convinces him that the attachment is genuine. 25 27

Relationships

• Su Tingbai — Childhood friend and frequent sparring partner. Their rough banter reflects a long-standing closeness; Xing Ying becomes one of the first people to recognize Su’s romantic interest in Shen Rui’an. 5 27
• Shen Rui’an — A vaguely remembered childhood acquaintance whom Xing Ying properly meets during the camping trip. He is immediately stunned by Shen’s appearance and later teases Su for acting possessive. 24 26
• Huo Heng — Friend and fellow observer of Su and Shen’s relationship. They travel to the campsite together, speculate about Su’s motives, and jointly tease him. 24 25 27
• Bai Ruan — A persistent former admirer of Su Tingbai whom Xing Ying considers a sensitive subject; he warns Huo Heng not to bring him up around Su. 25

Story Role / Major Arcs

Livestream Interruption

After viewers tag him during Su Tingbai’s grilled-meat livestream, Xing Ying enters the chat and is shocked by Su’s gentle treatment of an unseen Shen Rui’an. His joking demand for the stranger to get off his “brother” establishes both his familiarity with Su and the unusual nature of Su’s behavior. 5

Camping Arrangement

Xing Ying proposes a camping barbecue after Huo Heng loses a bet and promises an offshore-fishing catch. When Su agrees after learning there will be seafood, Xing Ying becomes an indirect supplier for the later camping trip. 17

Su later messages him specifically to obtain king crab for Shen Rui’an, despite having previously claimed to be tired of eating it. 21

Camping Trip

Xing Ying arrives at the campsite with Huo Heng, king crabs, and other seafood. He is surprised that Su has brought out his custom RV—a convenience Su had previously refused to provide for his friends—and begins suspecting that Shen is receiving exceptional treatment. 23 25

Upon meeting Shen Rui’an, Xing Ying is immediately captivated by his beauty. Su’s possessive effort to pull Xing Ying and Huo Heng away confirms for both men that his interest is not merely an obligation to the Shen family. 26

Xing Ying continues challenging Su over whether he is “smitten,” observing that Su’s mood collapses at the thought of Shen eventually recovering and leaving. 27

Witness to Their Growing Intimacy

Xing Ying recognizes that Su fled in embarrassment—not anger—after Shen touches his arm, though he cannot explain the implication to Shen directly. 33

He later reacts with disbelief when Shen asks Su to sleep beside him and joins the others in treating the pair as effectively dating. 36 37

After Su spends a sleepless night beside Shen in the RV, Xing Ying teases him about his dark circles and inability to sleep with “a beauty in [his] arms.” 38

Notable Quotes

“Whoever you are, get off my brother right now!” 5

“Old Su, be honest. Are you smitten?” 27