Xu Yuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Yuqing (徐雨青)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jinbai Entertainment; formerly Star Universe Entertainment
Occupation/Role	Actor; formerly an online and in-home tutor
Status	Active
First Appearance	3

Background

Xu Yuqing rose quickly from supporting roles to leading-man status after university. Known as a campus heartthrob with strong academics and acting ability, he became widely popular through an idol drama; advertisements, acting offers, viral photographs, and fan activity followed. 3

Three years before his recruitment by Jinbai Entertainment, Xu was falsely tied to a drug scandal after intervening to rescue fellow Star Universe artist Mu Xiaoying from Gao Chi and his associates. Repeated testing established that Xu had not used drugs, but Star Universe Entertainment suppressed clarification efforts, controlled his account, shelved him, and allowed the rumors to ruin his career. 3 5 6 18

During his three-year hiatus, Xu lived alone in a shabby apartment and survived by tutoring students online and at their homes. His excellent entrance-exam and university results made the work viable, though the income only barely supported him. He continued pursuing acting because it remained his dream and because he hoped to return once his five-year Star Universe contract ended. 4

When Star Universe blocked a prospective new agency from signing him and threatened to drag out an exit dispute, Xu briefly decided to leave the entertainment industry rather than submit to Gao Su’s demands. 4 5

Appearance

Xu Yuqing is tall and slender, with a refined, “high-end” appearance praised as photogenic from every angle. He is noted for looking equally convincing in modern and historical costume roles. 3

• Handsome, well-featured face. 3 13
• Carries a polished leading-man image despite his later financial hardship. 3 5
• Became visibly haggard and unkempt during Star Universe’s contract pressure. 4

Personality

Xu is principled and compassionate, even when acting on those values costs him dearly. He does not regret saving Mu Xiaoying, maintaining that he acted according to his conscience despite the consequences for his career. 5 6

He is also persistent and self-reliant. While shelved, he kept seeking acting work, trained in private, supported himself through tutoring, and tried to encourage both himself and Liu Rong through repeated setbacks. 3 4

Xu values loyalty and repayment. After realizing Jinbai Entertainment could protect him, he urged Liu Rong to leave Star Universe with him rather than risk retaliation alone. He later resolves to repay Cai Jinbai by succeeding as an actor and generating profits for the company. 7 9

Abilities & Skills

Acting

Xu’s years of forced inactivity did not diminish his ability; he continued practicing until he could compete with more established film actors. 15 36

• Progressed from supporting roles to popular leading roles before being shelved. 3
• Earned Director Chen Chengrong’s approval by selecting the most difficult audition sequence for Zhuang Xiaowu. 13 15
• Delivered a defining silent death scene in Black or White, holding his own against the film’s protagonist and antagonist. 35 36
• Won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Zhuang Xiaowu. 42

Academics and Tutoring

Xu performed exceptionally in school, ranking near the top at university after an outstanding college entrance examination. 4

• Used his academic background to tutor elementary- and middle-school students during his career hiatus. 4
• Maintained his living expenses independently despite being unable to obtain acting work. 4

Career and Comeback

Milestone	Details
Early fame	Became a popular leading actor after a successful idol drama, following a rapid rise from supporting roles. 3
Three-year suppression	Star Universe shelved him after framing his rescue of Mu Xiaoying as involvement with Gao Chi’s drug-related gathering. 3 18
Jinbai recruitment	Cai Jinbai offered him a favorable contract and protection from Star Universe’s retaliation. 5 6
Contract termination	Lawyer Xiang Yizhou exposed unfair clauses and forced Star Universe to let Xu leave. 9
Jinbai signing	Xu formally signed with Jinbai Entertainment as its first contracted actor. 9
Black or White	Cast as Zhuang Xiaowu, the film’s third male lead, after a successful audition. 13 15
Public vindication	Reconstructed surveillance footage proved that Xu had rescued Mu Xiaoying and was not involved in drug use. 18
Award recognition	Received Best Supporting Actor for Black or White. 42
Variety-show popularity	Gained further public affection while appearing on a travel variety show, where viewers praised his considerate and respectful behavior. 47

Relationships

• Cai Jinbai — President of Jinbai Entertainment and Xu’s benefactor. Cai recruits Xu, secures his release from Star Universe, clears his name, and provides his comeback opportunity in Black or White. 5 9 13 17 42
• Liu Rong — Xu’s longtime agent and steadfast supporter. She lent him money, found tutoring work, sought agencies willing to sign him, and later transferred to Jinbai Entertainment. 4 7 8 22
• Xiang Yizhou — The elite lawyer hired by Cai to handle Xu’s contract dispute. His negotiation forces Star Universe to release Xu. 9
• Chen Chengrong — Director of Black or White. Initially cautious about Cai’s recommended actor, Chen is impressed by Xu’s audition and casts him as Zhuang Xiaowu. 13 15
• Mu Xiaoying — A junior artist Xu rescued from Gao Chi’s group. Her silence afterward contributed to Xu’s downfall, though later evidence confirms Xu’s actions. 5 18 20
• Liang Yi — Former colleague who failed to help during Mu Xiaoying’s abduction, later implied that Xu was close to Gao Chi, and received resources originally intended for Xu. 18 19
• Gao Su — President of Star Universe Entertainment. He targets Xu in revenge for Gao Chi’s imprisonment and attempts to destroy his acting career. 4 9
• Xu Yuqing’s fans — A small but loyal community that continued defending his innocence throughout his three-year suppression. Their support helps sustain his hope of returning to acting. 3 4

Story Role / Major Arcs

Star Universe Suppression

Xu’s false association with Gao Chi’s drug scandal destroys his public standing despite his innocence. Star Universe shelves him, strips him of projects, blocks new opportunities, and attempts to trap him through contractual pressure. 3 4 6

Joining Jinbai Entertainment

Cai Jinbai identifies Xu’s remaining “Proper Wealth” aura and investigates his circumstances. Xu accepts Jinbai’s offer after learning of its resources, while Cai hires Xiang Yizhou to resolve the contract dispute. 3 7 9

Clearing His Name

Jinbai Entertainment allows online smears to peak before releasing an exposé and reconstructed surveillance footage. The evidence establishes that Xu rescued Mu Xiaoying, while Liang Yi and Mu Xiaoying face scrutiny for their respective betrayal and silence. 17 18 20

*Black or White* and Recognition

Xu treats his audition for Zhuang Xiaowu as a chance to prove his ability rather than rely on Cai’s influence. His performance becomes one of the film’s emotional highlights and earns him Best Supporting Actor, completing his return from a shelved actor to an acclaimed performer. 13 35 36 42

Notable Quotes

“If he had to do it again, he would still make the same choice.” 5

“He had a clear conscience. That was all.” 6