Jiang Fang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Fang (江放) 1
Alias(es)	Jiang Zishu — the name he used before changing it after being admitted to B University 29
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	B University (admitted student); protected by Huaguo scientific authorities after his lithography contribution 31 41
Occupation/Role	Wilderness Survival guest; Trainee contestant; contributor of 5nm lithography technology 1 43 39
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Trainee Evaluation

Stage / Rating	Chapter	Notes
Initial evaluation — 3S	49	Became the first contestant to receive three S ratings after a vocal performance that overturned rumors that he was tone-deaf. He had studied singing for more than ten years as a hobby without formal training. 48 49

Background

Jiang Fang awakens while free-falling from a helicopter during the opening of Wilderness Survival. Acting on instinct, he deploys his drogue and main parachutes, survives the landing, and then receives the original body owner’s memories. He learns that he has transmigrated into a melodramatic novel as a cannon-fodder character meant to die in the opening jump; the memories suggest Bai Ziyu pushed him. 1

Before entering B University, Jiang Fang used the name Jiang Zishu. The university later confirms that he is City B’s top science-track scorer, with 732 points, disproving accusations that he falsified his academic record or stole another person’s grades. 29 31

In his previous life, Jiang Fang was the Jiang family’s sole heir and a microelectronics specialist. He completed an accelerated bachelor’s and master’s program in microelectronics science and engineering, minored in computer science, pursued a doctorate at MIT, and led the development of Huaguo’s first 5nm lithography machine before dying in a car accident. 39

Appearance

Jiang Fang is a striking young man whose appearance regularly draws attention even among entertainers. He has deep peach-blossom eyes, pale skin, and an exceptionally refined face; removing his mask at Trainee’s entrance immediately reveals his identity to the surrounding contestants. 45 46

• Often wears simple dark clothing, including a black shirt and beige casual pants during Wilderness Survival. 14
• Arrives at Trainee in a black shirt and trousers with a cream-colored crossbody bag and black mask. 45
• His beauty is frequently contrasted with his fierce demeanor; viewers describe him as handsome when angry and beautiful when gentle. 47

Personality

Jiang Fang is calm in immediate danger and difficult to intimidate. He responds to a thousand-meter free fall with practiced action rather than panic, and he stays composed when Bai Ziyu, Long Aozhi, and Lin Sen attempt to provoke or pressure him. 1 8 35

He is sharp-tongued and observant, often dismantling hostile performances with brief, precise remarks. He recognizes Bai Ziyu’s false concern, sees through Lin Sen’s staged vulnerability, and refuses to submit to bribes, threats, or moral blackmail. 12 36 40 47

Despite his guardedness, Jiang Fang is protective and compassionate. He takes responsibility for the abandoned Kitten, shields Qin Yan from an acid attack, and anonymously gives vital lithography technology to Huaguo despite wanting a quieter life as an ordinary researcher. 15 38 39

Abilities & Skills

Skydiving and Physical Control

Jiang Fang is an experienced skydiver capable of reacting under extreme pressure.

• Deploys his drogue chute and main parachute within moments of impact after awakening mid-fall. 1
• Uses a defensive landing posture and rolls onto soft ground to survive the descent. 1
• His ability makes the alleged “accidental” fall increasingly suspicious to Director Jiang Nan and later supports the investigation into Bai Ziyu. 31 35

Wilderness Survival

Jiang Fang’s fieldcraft makes him the most capable provider in his Wilderness Survival group.

• Selects a high, sheltered campsite with water access and a view of the beach, which later avoids flooding during a rainstorm. 4 31
• Identifies useful survival equipment, including wire saws, a magnesium fire starter, and condoms that can hold water or stop bleeding. 4
• Constructs a makeshift slingshot from a Y-shaped branch, knife, and strips of condom material. 15
• Uses cattail ash and plant ash around camp to repel snakes, insects, rodents, and other pests. 23
• Organizes food gathering and turns limited island resources into fish soup, grilled fish, rabbit dishes, roasted potatoes, and seasoned meals. 7 19 24

Strategy and Investigation

Jiang Fang uses psychological pressure and evidence-gathering to counter Bai Ziyu.

• Deliberately hints that Bai owes him “two lives,” exploiting Bai’s guilt and fear to force a reaction. 24 25
• Lures Bai to a private confrontation and recognizes that Bai is concealing further murderous intent. 25 26
• Prepares a backup recording device and uses himself as bait during Bai’s cliffside attack, while relying on Qin Yan’s livestream footage as additional evidence. 32 34
• Maintains the law as his bottom line, even while using intimidation and traps against someone attempting to kill him. 26

Microelectronics and Lithography

Jiang Fang possesses advanced technical knowledge carried over from his previous life.

• Recreates technical materials for a 5nm lithography machine after three sleepless nights and sends the material anonymously to Huaguo’s Ministry of Science and Technology, Academy of Sciences, and Academy of Engineering. 39
• Divides the material into three separate sections and initially provides only the first half of the technology. 39
• Answers senior researchers’ questions on power conversion, generator efficiency, optical systems, and lithography precision without hesitation. 41
• Produces designs for improved generator units, new-energy applications, and a more precise optical system. 41
• Acknowledges that realizing the technology requires a full laboratory team, even though he understands the complete system himself. 41

Singing

Jiang Fang has professional-level vocal ability despite considering it a recreational skill.

• Has practiced singing for more than ten years without formal training. 49
• Demonstrates controlled register transitions, resonance, difficult low notes, diction, and high-note technique during his Trainee evaluation. 48 49
• Earns unanimous S ratings from Fang Yi, Duan Yu, and Qiu Qian. 49

Equipment

• Survival blind box — Contains seasonings, oil, a mesh bag, wire saws, a magnesium rod, and condoms usable as multifunctional survival tools. 4 7
• Improvised slingshot — Made from a forked branch, knife, and condom strips for hunting small animals. 15
• Backup recording device — Secretly used to preserve evidence of Bai Ziyu’s attack. 34
• Cream-colored crossbody bag and cat teaser — Used to bring Kitten into Trainee. 45 46

Companion

• Kitten — A white long-haired lion cat Jiang Fang rescues on the supposedly deserted island. Initially dirt-covered and mistaken for gray, it is an adept hunter that catches fish, defeats the lead snake during the snake-swarm attack, and remains fiercely attached to Jiang Fang. 15 18 22

Relationships

• Qin Yan — Survival partner and closest ally. Qin Yan repeatedly protects Jiang Fang, rescues him from Bai Ziyu’s cliffside attack, publicly defends him, and joins Trainee as a special guest after becoming concerned about Jiang Fang’s involvement. 4 32 40 45
• Kitten — Rescued companion. Jiang Fang feeds, carries, and protects it; the cat reciprocates by hunting for him and fighting snakes to protect its “Big Cat.” 15 19 22
• Bai Ziyu — Would-be murderer who is implicated in Jiang Fang’s parachuting incident and later attacks him again at a cliff. Bai receives a fifteen-year sentence for two attempted murders and related offenses. 1 32 43
• Lin Sen — Former Wilderness Survival contestant and later Trainee investor. He arranges Jiang Fang’s talent-show invitation in hopes of humiliating him, but his schemes repeatedly backfire. 43 47 50
• Fang Yi — Teammate and friend who grows to admire Jiang Fang’s survival ability, calls him “Brother Fang,” and later serves as a mentor on Trainee. 19 49
• Qin Tang — Minister of Science and Technology who verifies Jiang Fang’s expertise, arranges protection and secure housing, and permits him to participate in Trainee. 41 44
• Yun Feng — State-assigned protector, driver, and assistant who accompanies Jiang Fang during the talent-show arc. 44 50
• Ning Xiao — Runaway teenager sheltered by Jiang Fang during a rainstorm; he quickly becomes Jiang Fang’s admirer and calls him his idol. 44 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wilderness Survival

Jiang Fang’s survival changes the original novel’s intended plot from its opening chapter. He forms a strategic partnership with Qin Yan, establishes a functional camp with Qin Yan and Fang Yi, and becomes the group’s principal source of food, survival knowledge, and practical leadership. 1 4 7

During the snake-swarm crisis, Jiang Fang’s preparations protect his group while Bai Ziyu, Lin Sen, and Long Aozhi’s handling of snake eggs endangers everyone. Kitten defeats the lead snake, and Jiang Fang’s ash-based deterrent ultimately proves more effective than the others’ mosquito repellent. 21 22 23

Bai Ziyu’s Exposure and Conviction

After repeatedly confronting Bai Ziyu about the “two lives” he owes, Jiang Fang sets a trap to expose him. Bai attempts to push him from a cliff, but Qin Yan intervenes with a livestream camera; Jiang Fang’s backup recording prevents Bai from reversing the accusation. 25 32 34

Bai’s arrest turns his prior attack, public manipulation, and hostile history with Jiang Fang into a major scandal. He is later sentenced to fifteen years in prison, while Ji Lan receives ten years for the acid attack against Jiang Fang. 35 43

National Recognition

After Ji Lan throws sulfuric acid at him, Jiang Fang shields Qin Yan and suffers burns to his hand and wrist. The attack, combined with his prior attempted murders, leads officials to take his safety more seriously. 38 41

Jiang Fang’s anonymous lithography materials bring him before Huaguo’s leading scientific authorities. Once his knowledge is verified, multiple institutions compete to recruit him, and Qin Tang arranges high-level protection and a secure home. 40 41

Trainee

Jiang Fang accepts an invitation to the talent competition Trainee after learning that Lin Sen arranged it with hostile intentions. Rather than avoid the scheme, he decides that the original owner’s lack of singing and dancing ability does not apply to him. 43

At the competition, he brings Kitten, becomes an immediate focus of public attention, and shares a dormitory with Lin Sen, Yan Wei, Gu Siyu, and Lu Fei. Lin Sen spreads claims that Jiang Fang is tone-deaf, only for Jiang Fang to become the first contestant to receive a 3S evaluation. 46 47 49

Notable Quotes

“Using him as a stepping stone? That depended on whether they had the life to enjoy it.” 1

“You’re getting worked up.” 8

“Moral blackmail? Sorry, I have no morals.” 40

Trivia

• Jiang Fang enters Trainee as contestant number 66. 47
• The production team allows Kitten to remain at Trainee after the cat’s popularity becomes a trending topic and boosts the livestream’s ratings. 47
• Jiang Fang considers singing an ordinary pastime because his personal standard for true proficiency is shaped by his work in computer technology and scientific research. 49