Shen Rui'an

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shen Rui’an (沈瑞安)
Alias(es)	Shen An’an; An’an; Xiao Rui
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shen family; temporary resident of Su Tingbai’s manor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

Shen Rui’an was born prematurely and has been physically frail since birth. Despite examinations by Chinese and Western medicine, no definitive cause for his weakness was found; his family was told only that he needed meticulous care. The Shen family consequently raised him as their treasured youngest son, indulging and protecting him heavily. 1

His illness restricted his childhood. He could only briefly join other children before tiring, attended school intermittently, and was eventually educated by private tutors at home. During severe episodes, he becomes overwhelmingly sleepy and may be difficult to wake, requiring his family to monitor his breathing. 2

After his twentieth birthday, a severe relapse nearly killed him. A mysterious master temporarily stabilized him with a pill, then claimed that lasting recovery required proximity to a person with an exceptionally strong yang constitution—identified as Su Tingbai. Because the Shen family had once aided the Su family, Rui’an was sent to recuperate at Su Tingbai’s remote manor. 1

During an earlier recovery in the Land of Longevity, Rui’an found and adopted a pale-yellow stray puppy, Baisui. At the time, illness had left him depressed and considering giving up on life; caring for Baisui gave him a reason to continue living day by day. 8

Appearance

Shen Rui’an is an exceptionally beautiful but visibly delicate young man. At 182 cm tall and roughly 100 jin, his long-limbed frame is extremely slim; Su Tingbai’s larger hiking clothes hang loosely on him. 10

• Pale complexion and cool, easily marked skin. 11 15
• Clear eyes, delicate brows, and distinctive lips. 13 43
• Slightly long bangs that can fall over his brows and eyes. 3
• His beauty is explicitly described as masculine rather than feminine or androgynous. 4
• His elegant hands, pale arms, voice, and partial reflections attract intense online attention even before his face is shown publicly. 21 40 41
• His appearance frequently makes strangers instinctively want to protect or indulge him. 4 26 50

Personality

Rui’an is sheltered, pampered, and straightforward. Having been cared for by his family all his life, he initially regards Su Tingbai’s extensive attention as normal rather than unusual. He can be demanding about food and comfort, but his spoiled behavior is rooted in lifelong illness and overprotection rather than malice. 7 22

He is intensely curious about ordinary experiences long denied to him: spicy food, milk tea, mountain outings, camping, gaming, and visiting a town market. His strongest enthusiasm is reserved for delicious food, though his small appetite and delicate stomach often prevent him from eating as much as he wants. 3 9 50

Rui’an is also emotionally sensitive. Su Tingbai’s silence or embarrassment can make him fear rejection, particularly because his illness and childhood isolation have left him worried that others see him as burdensome or unlucky. Once reassured, however, he quickly returns to being playful, proud, and affectionate. 18 33 34

Though uninterested in fame or work, Rui’an is confident in his appearance and prefers a comfortable, private life filled with food, Baisui, games, scenery, and rest. 36 40

Health

Rui’an’s unexplained condition shapes his daily life and limits his stamina.

• Seasonal changes and rain can worsen his condition. 1
• Severe episodes leave him weak, abnormally sleepy, and at risk of failing to wake normally. 2
• He experiences carsickness, low blood sugar, cold hands, poor endurance, and occasional stomach discomfort. 1 9 11 26
• He cannot swim and is unable to manage long walks or strenuous exercise; gentle walking is generally the limit of his activity. 6 10 23
• Rich or overly nourishing food can cause adverse reactions. After eating abundant seafood and oysters while camping, he suffered a severe nosebleed. 31 38
• A village physician recommends gradual nourishment, daily chicken meals, more meat, less junk food, gentle exercise, and food therapy. Rui’an dislikes taking medicine. 38
• He notices that he feels clearer-headed and healthier after moving into Su Tingbai’s villa. 8

Interests

• Food — Especially hot pot, barbecue, grilled skewers, mala tang, fried chicken, spicy dishes, milk tea, lemon black tea, cola, and foods previously restricted by his family. 3 10 39
• Physical strength — He admires Su Tingbai’s muscular physique and wishes to become healthier and gain muscle himself. 4 32 35
• Gaming — He is highly enthusiastic but inexperienced at Honor of Kings, choosing characters and skins largely for their appearance. He prefers chaotic modes where crowd-control heroes can earn him kills. 22 43
• Nature and flowers — He enjoys wild roses, lakeside scenery, collecting flowers, and arranging them in his room. 12 13 14
• Stitch merchandise — He is especially fond of Stitch plushies. 18

Online Presence

• Baisui Chang’an — Rui’an’s casual Douyin account, initially used like a private social feed for videos of Baisui rather than as a professional channel. 40 46
• The account is identified by netizens through Baisui, Rui’an’s hands, and Su Tingbai’s follow. 46 47
• After confirmation, its following rises from only a handful of followers to approximately 300,000 in less than two days. 48
• Rui’an does not attempt to monetize the attention and is initially confused by the sudden influx of followers and messages. 46 48

Relationships

• Su Tingbai — Childhood acquaintance and the person whose strong yang constitution is believed to be necessary for Rui’an’s recovery. Rui’an becomes increasingly dependent on Su’s care, while their shared meals, outings, gaming, and camping develop into mutual jealousy and intimate trust. 1 32 37 48
• Shen Jing’an — Older brother. Jing’an personally escorts Rui’an to Su Manor, monitors his health closely, and struggles to leave him there despite trusting Su Tingbai. 2
• The Shen family — Rui’an’s intensely protective family. They arrange his stay with Su Tingbai as a desperate effort to save him and continue monitoring his diet and health from afar. 1 10
• Baisui — Rui’an’s adopted pale-yellow puppy and emotional anchor. Caring for Baisui helped him recover his desire to live; the dog remains closely attached to him. 8 36
• Meng Meng, Ya-ya, Little Zhu, and A-Ming — Su Tingbai’s team, who warmly accommodate Rui’an, respect his privacy, game with him, and become protective of him amid growing online attention. 2 22 43
• Xing Ying and Huo Heng — Su Tingbai’s friends. Both are immediately struck by Rui’an’s appearance and become amused observers of his closeness with Su. 26 37

Story Role

Recuperation at Su Manor

Rui’an arrives at Su Tingbai’s manor as a fragile, reluctant guest whose treatment depends on remaining near Su. He gradually relaxes as Su provides a private room, protects him from filming, and introduces him to food and experiences that were previously inaccessible to him. 1 2 3

Expanding His World

Through foraging trips, flower arranging, shared meals, games, and camping, Rui’an begins to experience more of the outside world. His stamina and appetite show modest improvement, though his health remains unstable and requires careful supervision. 10 13 23 38

Camping and Growing Intimacy

During the camping trip, Rui’an’s fear of the dark leads him to ask Su Tingbai to sleep beside him. After a brief misunderstanding over Rui’an touching Su’s muscles, he and Su reconcile; Rui’an later sleeps curled into Su’s arms in the RV. 34 36 37

Unintended Online Fame

A partial reflection of Rui’an’s face in a refrigerator door sparks viral speculation about his appearance. His hidden identity, association with Su Tingbai, and the discovery of his Baisui Chang’an account turn him into an object of widespread online fascination despite his preference for privacy. 41 46 50

First Market Visit

Rui’an eagerly visits a rural town market with Su Tingbai, an outing he initially fears because of crowds and his health. His appearance draws such overwhelming attention that Su gives him a mask and baseball cap so he can continue exploring more comfortably. 47 50

Notable Quotes

“Can I touch your chest muscles? I’m a little curious.” 34

“I’m scared to sleep alone. Could you sleep with me?” 36

“I said, it was soft! Novels are all lies. Abs aren’t hard at all.” 35

Trivia

• Rui’an’s craving for food despite his very limited appetite is described as having “pig cravings, bird stomach.” 9
• He has never learned to peel prawns properly and readily accepts Su Tingbai’s help with them. 16 21
• He is so poor at gaming that frustration can trigger warnings from his fitness watch about an elevated heart rate. 22
• He likes handsome game characters and refuses to use heroes or skins he considers unattractive. 22
• His confidence in his beauty partly comes from a lifetime of seeing others react strongly to his appearance. 40