Xin Chun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xin Chun (辛淳)
Alias(es)	Chunchun; Chun; Chun'er 5 12 13
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	23 at the beginning of the story 3
Affiliation	Owen Williams's medicinal-herb cultivation project and company 4 25
Occupation/Role	Medicinal-herb cultivator; later a long-term employee of Owen's company 4 25
Status	Alive; engaged to Owen Williams 53
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Xin Chun grew up in Jingu Town. His father died in an accident, his mother Duan Wei abandoned him, and his grandfather raised him alone. Following his grandfather's death, Xin Chun fell into a depression for more than six months before gradually recovering 2 10.

He studied medicinal-herb cultivation at university, graduated early after completing a double major, and inherited practical knowledge of medicinal wine brewing from his family 4. During his freshman year, he traveled to Country Y to find Duan Wei, but only saw her with another man; he took photographs of the encounter and returned home without confronting her 10.

After graduation, Xin Chun returned to Jingu Town and met Owen Williams in the forest. Owen's surname and resemblance to Marcus Williams led Xin Chun to compare him with the photographs he had kept, confirming Owen's connection to Duan Wei 10.

After being reborn, Xin Chun retains memories of his previous life. He recognizes that Owen's first question—“How old are you?”—was meant to establish whether Owen could pursue him, and deliberately recreates their meeting while claiming to be sixteen despite being twenty-three 1 2 3. Though he briefly considers using his knowledge to sabotage Owen's project in retaliation, he ultimately lacks the desire to pursue revenge 4.

Appearance

Xin Chun is fair-skinned, slender, and youthful-looking, to the point that strangers regularly mistake him for a student younger than his actual age. His soft, delicate features and shy smiles make him appear harmless despite his calculating nature 2 3 13.

• Fair, slim build with notably slender legs and wrists 1 2.
• Often described as baby-faced, delicate, and innocent-looking 3 13.
• Has a tendency to blush easily, especially after drinking or when embarrassed 22 40.
• Wore a white satin suit with silver embroidery to Owen's family banquet, paired with Owen's matching black suit 39.

Personality

Xin Chun presents himself as gentle, shy, and easily flustered, but he is observant, playful, and highly strategic. He knowingly lets others underestimate him, whether by lying about his age, feigning ignorance of Y-language and driving, or exaggerating drunkenness 2 22 27.

He is proud and reluctant to appear weak. Rather than admit that he could not carry Owen during a party game, he accepted a rum-drinking penalty despite already knowing how strong the liquor was 22. His past-life memories initially make him guarded and revenge-minded, but he gradually chooses happiness, trust, and the people who genuinely care for him over old resentment 4 33.

In love, Xin Chun is cautious about commitment and values being cherished above all else. He states that he wants someone who keeps him in their heart and considers him the most important person in their world 18.

Abilities & Skills

Medicinal-Herb Cultivation

Xin Chun is an exceptional medicinal-herb cultivator whose academic training, family background, local connections, and previous-life experience allow him to outperform other candidates.

• Studied medicinal-herb cultivation at university and graduated early after double-majoring 4.
• Was hired by Owen after demonstrating superior answers during the cultivation-project interviews 4.
• Identified key project problems and proposed solutions that advanced work faster than the company's prior efforts in S City 4.
• Uses his familiarity with Jingu Town and contacts such as Grandpa Zhao to obtain specialized fertilizer 4.

Brewing and Alcohol Knowledge

Having grown up helping his grandfather brew liquor, Xin Chun understands alcohol well and has a much higher tolerance than his appearance suggests.

• His face reddens easily, causing others to mistake him for being drunk 22.
• Used his apparent drunkenness as a deliberate act to have Owen escort him away from a gathering 22.
• Recommends Hua Country liquor and cautions others against mixing alcohol excessively 40.
• Was able to outdrink classmates who tried to pressure him during university 22.

Y-Language Fluency and Driving

Xin Chun conceals abilities that he considers strategically useful.

• Pretended not to understand Y-language despite being fluent 27 37.
• Understood racetrack employees insulting William, recorded them, and confronted them in Y-language 27.
• Pretended that he could not drive, then demonstrated superior race-car driving ability to William 16 27.
• Owen later discovers both deceptions and reveals that he had tested Xin Chun with Y-language poetry 37.

Rebirth Knowledge

Xin Chun's memories of his previous life shape many of his choices.

• Deliberately repeats and alters the circumstances of his first encounter with Owen 1 2.
• Draws on prior experience to immediately excel in Owen's cultivation project 4.
• Anticipates Ke Hang's arrival in Jingu Town for a forest-specimen project before being told the full reason 16.
• Recognizes the date and approximate time of a past-life plane crash shortly before he and Owen are involved in a car accident 33.

Relationships

• Owen Williams — Employer, lover, and eventual fiancé. Xin Chun initially approaches Owen while hiding his motives and abilities, but their relationship develops into mutual devotion and an engagement 1 25 43 53.
• Handsome Star / Xin Xing — Xin Chun's large Alaskan Malamute. Xin Chun treats the dog as family and jokingly refers to raising him like a son 2 13.
• Xin Chun's grandfather — His late primary caregiver, who raised him after his parents were gone and passed on knowledge of medicinal herbs and liquor brewing 2 10 22.
• Duan Wei — His biological mother, who abandoned him and later married Marcus Williams. Xin Chun ultimately regards her as a stranger rather than a mother 10 39 43.
• Ke Hang — Xin Chun's outspoken university friend and close confidant. Their friendship is marked by teasing, loyalty, and Ke Hang's support of Xin Chun's relationship with Owen 12 13 45.
• Miko — A junior acquaintance and blind-date partner who becomes a friend; neither has romantic interest in the other 6 8.
• William Jensen — Owen's cousin. William initially opposes Xin Chun and tries to expose his deceptions, but Xin Chun turns William's racetrack scheme against him 25 27.
• Shao Kang — A university senior who persistently pursued Xin Chun. Xin Chun rejects him and views his fixation as wounded pride rather than genuine love 14 18.
• Jiao Yang — A younger acquaintance supported by Xin Chun's grandfather. Xin Chun visits him in Y City and joins him in donating supplies to his orphanage 33.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and Owen's “Trap”

Xin Chun begins his new life determined to alter his fate. He lies about being underage to unsettle Owen, then uses his prior knowledge to secure a position on Owen's medicinal-herb project 1 3 4.

B City Reunion and Shao Kang

During a business trip to B City, Xin Chun is pressured into reconnecting with university classmates and confronting Shao Kang's continued pursuit. He chooses to kiss Owen rather than Shao Kang during a bar game, then decisively rejects Shao Kang in Jingu Town 15 17 18.

Building a Life with Owen

After asking Owen to give him time, Xin Chun accepts a long-term position, moves to S City, and agrees to live with Owen while continuing to establish boundaries in their relationship 24 25. He later brings Owen to his grandfather's grave, where he acknowledges that Owen is someone he needs beside him 33.

The Williams Family and Duan Wei

Xin Chun accompanies Owen to Country Y and is formally introduced to Owen's family. Duan Wei eventually recognizes him as the son she abandoned, but Xin Chun rejects the idea that their biological connection obligates him to forgive or honor her 37 39.

Reconciliation and Engagement

After Owen learns that Xin Chun recognized the Williams connection long before their relationship began, the pair confront the secrets and fears separating them. Xin Chun openly affirms his love for Owen, later proposes to him on his birthday with two rings, and Owen accepts 43 53.

Childhood-Sweethearts Side Story

In an alternate side-story continuity, five-year-old Xin Chun meets teenage Owen in S City after Marcus employs Xin Chun's grandfather. Owen comforts the lonely child, promises to pick him up from school, and remains an important part of his life as Xin Chun grows up 54 55.

Notable Quotes

“If I meet the right person, nothing will become an obstacle, including sexual orientation.” 5

“Someone who keeps me in his heart. In his world, I am the most important person.” 18

“No. You're different, Owen. I need you to stay here.” 33

“I won't leave. I'll never leave you.” 39

Trivia

• Xin Chun's grandfather called him “Chunchun,” believing the affectionate nickname would make him smarter 5.
• His dog is formally named Xin Xing, but is commonly called Handsome Star 2.
• He claims not to be good at drinking despite having a high alcohol tolerance 22.
• He initially tells Owen that he is sixteen, even though he is actually twenty-three 1 3.