Zhou Zhou

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Zhou (周舟)
Alias(es)	Zhouzhou
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Secondary Gender	Beta 29
Affiliation	Academy of Fine Arts; Duan Xu, Shen Yanlang, and Xiao Xu's dormitory; Cycling Club 2 4
Occupation/Role	University student; classical dancer
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Background / History

Zhou Zhou is one of Duan Xu's original dormmates. Before Shen Yanlang moves in, he calls Duan Xu “Xuxu” and teasingly tells him not to be scared alone in the dormitory. He later enthusiastically welcomes Shen as the new roommate, immediately complimenting his appearance and asking about his time abroad. 1 2

He studies at the Academy of Fine Arts and is one of four roommates from different majors. Alongside Duan Xu and Xiao Xu, he is a beta. 2 29

Appearance

Zhou Zhou has a delicate face and a refined, noble-seeming temperament, though his manner becomes much less reserved once he starts speaking. 1 11

• Wore white sportswear during the Cycling Club outing. 11
• Performed classical dance in white robes, a long wig, and a painted red mole between his brows at the freshman welcome party. 7
• His stage appearance was compared to a graceful young gentleman from ancient times. 7

Personality

Zhou Zhou is outgoing, expressive, and quick to befriend people. He enthusiastically welcomes Shen Yanlang, easily mingles with other Cycling Club members, and often keeps the dorm's conversations lively. 2 11

He is also mischievous and perceptive about romance. He repeatedly teases Duan Xu and Shen Yanlang over their intimacy, notices implications that the pair themselves miss, and recognizes Xiao Xu's growing feelings long before Xiao Xu fully understands them. 5 6 21

Despite his teasing, Zhou Zhou is a supportive friend. He checks on Duan Xu when he and Shen Yanlang appear to be fighting, defends Duan against hostile forum commenters, and speaks up when Duan is harassed at a service area. 16 25 29

Abilities & Skills

Classical Dance

Zhou Zhou began studying classical dance at age five and performs with a strong technical foundation. 5 7

• Performed a solo classical dance at the Academy of Fine Arts' freshman welcome party. 7
• Received an enthusiastic audience response, with spectators praising his beauty and difficult movements. 7
• His performance deeply captivates Xiao Xu, who immediately goes backstage to find him afterward. 7

Grilling

Zhou Zhou is confident in his barbecue skills and takes over grilling for Xiao Xu during the Cycling Club's farmhouse dinner. 17

• His food receives enthusiastic praise from the group. 17
• Shen Yanlang privately treats Zhou Zhou's cooking as competition for Duan Xu's attention. 17

Relationships

• Duan Xu — Roommate and close friend. Zhou Zhou calls him “Xuxu,” pushes him to spend time with Shen Yanlang, checks on him during conflicts, and defends him on the campus forum. 1 3 16 25
• Shen Yanlang — Roommate. Zhou Zhou enthusiastically welcomes Shen, praises his looks and performances, and frequently teases him about pursuing Duan Xu. 2 5 26
• Xiao Xu — Roommate and developing romantic interest. Zhou Zhou introduces Xiao Xu to gaming, performs for him, cooks for him, and later shares increasingly flirtatious interactions with him. 5 7 17 28
• Xue Jingshu — Fellow participant in the Cycling Club and mountain trip. Zhou Zhou is wary of Xue's calculating presence but joins in the group's teasing of him and others. 16 36
• Han Xi — Fellow traveler and friend-group member. Zhou Zhou participates in the group activities that include Han Xi and Xue Jingshu. 29 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dorm Life and Shen Yanlang's Arrival

Zhou Zhou is the most openly welcoming roommate when Shen Yanlang joins the dorm. He later acts as a social bridge by suggesting that Duan Xu and Shen walk to their shared class building together, helping begin their friendship. 2 3

Cycling Club and Freshman Welcome Party

Zhou Zhou joins the Cycling Club alongside the other roommates, turning it into a shared dorm activity. He then reveals his classical-dance background and performs at the freshman welcome party, where Xiao Xu becomes visibly captivated by him. 4 5 7

Observer of the Dorm's Romances

Zhou Zhou notices the romantic implications of photographs and interactions involving Shen Yanlang and Duan Xu, even when both of them remain confused. He also recognizes Xiao Xu's attachment to him and playfully calls Xiao Xu an “idiot” after arranging a movie outing. 6 21

Support During Duan Xu's Differentiation

When Duan Xu's pheromones become noticeable during the mountain trip, Zhou Zhou learns that Duan has undergone late secondary differentiation into an omega. Although initially upset that Duan kept it secret, he remains supportive and later confronts the alpha who harasses Duan. 29

Mountain Trip

Zhou Zhou joins the eight-person trip to Azure Cauldron Mountain. He and the others encourage Shen Yanlang and Duan Xu's developing relationship, including deliberately leaving them alone during the boardwalk excursion and participating in Truth or Dare at the campsite. 27 34 38

Trivia

• Zhou Zhou enjoys browsing the campus forum and is often the first roommate to discover posts about Shen Yanlang and Duan Xu. 5 21 26
• He has a good alcohol tolerance compared with Duan Xu; he claims to have drunk “ten... three bottles” while intoxicated. 20
• He and Xiao Xu are locals of A City. 9