Su Tingbai

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Su Tingbai (苏挺白)
Alias(es)	Tingbai a Cabbage (personal account ID) 5
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Su family; his food-content creation team
Occupation/Role	Food blogger and livestreamer; former military cook 1 14
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Su Tingbai grew up near the Shen family and knew Shen Rui’an as the sickly child next door. He once invited Rui’an to play with the other children, but Rui’an became exhausted quickly and had to be carried home. As they grew older, Rui’an’s intermittent schooling and isolation kept them apart. 2

After university, Su Tingbai joined the military, where he worked as a cook. After leaving the service, he moved to a secluded mountain estate and built a successful food-content career, eventually hiring a small long-term team to film, edit, and operate his account. 2 14

When Shen Rui’an’s illness worsens, a master identifies Su Tingbai’s exceptionally yang constitution as necessary for Rui’an’s recovery. Su accepts Rui’an into his home because the Shen family once greatly helped the Su family, although he initially resents the disruption to his quiet life. 1 25 He gives Rui’an the best room beside his own, establishes strict privacy rules for the team, and gradually becomes Rui’an’s primary caretaker. 2

Appearance

Su Tingbai is a tall, powerfully built man whose rugged, masculine appearance contrasts sharply with Shen Rui’an’s frail delicacy. He has a broad back, wide shoulders, a narrow waist, muscular arms, and a defined inverted-triangle physique. 4 6 32

• Wheat-colored skin, though naturally fair beneath his tan. 20
• Strong, large hands with thin calluses from cooking. 32
• Deep-set eyes and a strikingly handsome face. 4 32
• Frequently wears tank tops, sleeveless shirts, hiking clothes, or practical aprons that emphasize his build. 6 10 44
• Maintains his physique through long-term training, including after leaving the military. 6

Personality

Su Tingbai is blunt, reserved, and intensely protective of his personal space. He dislikes strangers moving around his estate, avoids persistent romantic pursuers, and is known among friends and viewers for his cold manner and sharp tongue. 2 8 25

Despite this reputation, he is generous to people he accepts as his own. He pays his team well, encourages their independent content work, and has earned their loyalty through years of trust and support. 5 21

His care for Shen Rui’an is expressed through practical actions rather than direct confession: cooking meals around Rui’an’s tastes and health, monitoring his condition, arranging comfortable outings, and protecting him from public scrutiny. He repeatedly rationalizes this attention as duty, even as jealousy, possessiveness, and anxiety over Rui’an leaving reveal deeper feelings. 27 30 49

Abilities & Skills

Culinary Expertise

Su Tingbai is an accomplished cook with experience in both military kitchens and professional food content.

• Prepares cuisines from across China and learns regional dishes by visiting their places of origin. 14
• Makes both Chinese pastries and Western desserts; his Food Spirit Root is described as making both styles unusually intuitive for him. 18
• Adjusts ingredients, spice levels, and portions around Shen Rui’an’s health restrictions. 5 31
• Uses cooking as his main form of care, often preparing individualized dishes, drinks, and snacks for Rui’an. 8 18 49

Content Creation and Livestreaming

Su Tingbai independently built his food-blogging account before expanding into a small production team. 2

• His main account has surpassed ten million followers. 20 40
• Maintains a strong reputation by promoting only products he has personally tested and trusts. 21
• Produces cooking videos, lifestyle vlogs, outdoor streams, restaurant visits, and camping content. 5 23
• Runs a lesser-known alternate account for more personally edited daily vlogs rather than commercial traffic. 16
• Protects guests’ privacy during broadcasts, especially Rui’an’s face and personal information. 2 23 43

Outdoor and Practical Skills

Su Tingbai is physically capable and experienced with mountain outings.

• Organizes camping trips, handles transport, and supervises campsite setup. 23
• Knows local mountain plants and gathers wild vegetables and mushrooms for cooking. 10 23
• Built a mountain road through property he contracted, allowing vehicles to reach the campsite. 23
• Uses his strength to support or carry Rui’an when Rui’an is tired, unsteady, or unable to cross difficult terrain safely. 12 26 32

Equipment / Property

• Mountain estate — A quiet, expansive residence that serves as Su Tingbai’s home, studio, and filming location. 2 16
• Custom RV — An expensive vehicle he brings to the camping trip to ensure Rui’an can rest, shower, and sleep comfortably. 25 35
• Cameras and livestream equipment — Used by Su and his team for food videos, outdoor streams, and vlogs. 3 23
• Electric scooter — Used to take Rui’an into the mountains without overexerting him. 10 11

Relationships

• Shen Rui’an — Childhood neighbor, houseguest, and eventual central love interest. Su initially accepts responsibility for Rui’an due to the families’ old debt, but becomes Rui’an’s attentive caretaker and fiercely protective companion. 1 2 34 49
• Xing Ying — Childhood friend. Their relationship is marked by hostile teasing, sparring threats, and mutual familiarity; Xing is one of the first people to recognize Su’s feelings for Rui’an. 5 25 27
• Huo Heng — Close friend and frequent outdoor-content guest. Huo openly teases Su about his possessiveness toward Rui’an. 24 26 35
• Grandpa Su — Grandfather who asks Su to care for Rui’an and recognizes that Su treated Rui’an specially even as a child. 1 32
• Little Zhu, Meng Meng, Ya-ya, and A-Ming — Su’s trusted content team. They work and live around the estate, observe his changing behavior toward Rui’an, and help maintain Rui’an’s privacy online. 2 5 43
• Baisui — Rui’an’s puppy. Su accommodates Baisui in his home, prepares food for it, and recognizes its importance to Rui’an’s emotional well-being. 7 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Hosting Shen Rui’an

Su becomes Rui’an’s host after the Shen family arranges for him to recuperate at Su’s estate. Though initially unwilling, he gives Rui’an his best room and takes responsibility for his comfort, food, and privacy. 1 2

Developing Attachment

Through shared meals, livestreams, gaming, and outings, Su’s concern becomes increasingly personal. He grows jealous when others lavish attention on Rui’an, becomes flustered by physical contact, and struggles to acknowledge that he is attracted to him. 4 26 32 34

Protecting Rui’an from Public Attention

As Rui’an’s partial appearances drive intense online curiosity, Su repeatedly keeps him out of frame, removes hostile viewers, and defends him publicly. When malicious comments target Rui’an, Su mobilizes the family company’s legal department and stays up all night to have the harassment addressed. 23 27 43 49

Helping Rui’an Experience Ordinary Life

Su encourages Rui’an to enjoy food, scenery, camping, games, and trips beyond the sheltered routines imposed by illness. He plans each activity around Rui’an’s limited stamina while offering reassurance when Rui’an fears unfamiliar places or crowds. 10 22 47 50

Online Presence

• Main account: “Tingbai a Cabbage,” a food-focused account with over ten million followers. 5 20
• Alternate account: A smaller lifestyle-vlog account where Su posts according to his own preferences and documents daily life at the estate. 16
• Public reputation: Known for high-quality cooking, expensive ingredients, an aloof personality, and strict standards for endorsements. 14 21
• Romance speculation: His visibly different treatment of Rui’an leads viewers to repeatedly ship them, culminating in the Douyin trend #SuTingbaiFallsInLove. 20 31

Notable Quotes

“I think you're very cute. I don't think being sick makes you unlucky, either.” 34

“I'm here.” 47