Bai Qiongyu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bai Qiongyu (白琼宇)
Alias(es)	Qiongyu; “Bai-Bai” among livestream viewers 29 68 71
Gender	Male 29 30
Affiliation	Bai family; Bai Corporation 30 50 80
Occupation/Role	Bai family young master; guest on Back to the ’80s; third male lead in the original novel 29 49 60
Status	Hospitalized during the Min Village filming arc; examinations reportedly show no abnormalities 87
First Appearance	Chapter 29, arriving at his older sister’s wedding 29

Background / History

Bai Qiongyu grew up knowing Su Jinyu; they attended the same class from around fourth or fifth grade. They lost contact after Bai Qiongyu was sent abroad as an adult 51.

At eighteen, Bai Hai sent him to a school in Flohai, a lawless overseas region where violence was commonplace. Ning Shile’s knowledge of the original novel attributes this exile to Bai Hai discovering that Bai Qiongyu liked men, and indicates that he nearly died overseas. The experience made him dangerous beneath his friendly exterior 30 48.

He returns home for his sister’s wedding, but also intends to settle his grievances with Bai Hai. Because he is watched after his return, he cultivates the image of a spoiled, carefree playboy to conceal his intentions 29 49 50.

Appearance

Bai Qiongyu is a tall, well-built young man whose warm smile and gentle eyes give him a sunny, approachable appearance 48.

• Brown eyes, which become notably cold when he confronts Su Jinyu 53.
• Muscular arms, defined forearms, and a broad back, developed through regular exercise 48 69 70.
• A harmless, puppy-like expression, repeatedly compared to a large golden retriever 30 51.

Personality

Bai Qiongyu’s cheerful manner is partly a protective disguise. He can appear innocent and affectionate while concealing suspicion, resentment, and a willingness to use violence. After learning that Su Jinyu’s apparent distress is staged to manipulate him, he immediately abandons the expected rescue rather than let their childhood connection override his judgment 50 51 53.

His affection for Ning Shile is more vulnerable. He becomes flustered by Ning’s thoughts about his physique, notices that Ning pays special attention to Zheng Ye, and admits feeling overlooked. Nevertheless, he says he is happy with their time together 53 70.

He is fiercely protective of people and animals he cares about. He acts against Han Jin to protect his sister, defends Ning from accusations, and reacts with genuine grief to Tangqiu’s injuries. Even when the kitten rejects his attention, he withdraws without anger 30 79 85.

Abilities & Skills

Hearing Ning Shile’s Thoughts

Bai Qiongyu first reacts to Ning Shile’s unspoken commentary at the wedding and confirms the phenomenon when Ning’s mouth remains still 29 30.

• Learns about Han Jin’s gambling debts and the future danger to his sister, then checks the account against what actually happened at the wedding 30.
• Overhears revelations about his lack of a biological connection to Bai Hai and Su Jinyu’s surveillance assignment 48 49 51.
• Uses Ning’s thoughts about Li Yian to launch an investigation into Tangqiu’s abuser 80.
• Initially believes he alone can hear Ning; he and Chu Ran later recognize that they share the ability 30 84.
• The ability is demonstrated specifically with Ning Shile, not as general mind-reading 30 84.

Strength and Combat

His regular training gives him substantial strength, while his time overseas has taught him to respond ruthlessly to threats 30 53.

• Carries Ning Shile through ten squats without becoming tired 53.
• Kicks an assistant who threatens and insults Ning during the elevator emergency 49.
• Defeats bodyguards during the confrontation with Bai Hai 59.
• Chops firewood effectively during the variety show 69 70.

Covert Planning and Investigation

Bai Qiongyu uses money, privileged access, and Bai Corporation’s resources while maintaining a misleading public persona 30 50 80.

• Pays Han Jin’s debt with a check and recruits the loan sharks to disrupt the wedding 30.
• Contacts Zheng Ye when surveillance limits his ability to protect Ning alone 50.
• Helps Ning get a miniature camera through the private club’s strict security checks 59.
• Has the corporation’s public-relations manager trace Li Yian, uncovering his stage name, Yi Chen, and his connection to Director Li 80.

Practical Limitations

His physical competence does not extend to ordinary household skills 68 73.

• Fishes for hours without bait because he does not know bait is required 68.
• Has never entered a kitchen before the show and initially tries to ignite a log directly with a lighter; Ning teaches him to start with kindling 73.

Relationships

• Ning Shile — Friend and romantic interest. Ning’s intervention helps protect his sister and later guides him out of the nightclub fire. Bai grows increasingly attached to him, seeks his attention, and consistently defends him 30 48 56 70 79.
• Older sister — Deeply loved family member and Han Jin’s bride. After hearing her predicted fate, Bai verifies the warning and takes covert action against the marriage 29 30.
• Bai Hai — Grandfather in the family structure, but not a biological grandfather according to Ning’s revelations. Bai resents his dangerous exile, conceals his intentions under surveillance, and ultimately helps expose and confront him 48 49 50 59.
• Su Jinyu — Childhood friend and expected romantic attachment in the original novel. Their reunion becomes strained when Bai learns that Su accepted 200,000 yuan to spy on him for Bai Hai 29 51 53.
• Zheng Ye — Rival for Ning’s attention and ally against Bai Hai. Their competition includes disputes over seating and private conversation, but Bai recognizes Zheng as someone capable of protecting Ning from Bai Hai 50 52 59.
• Chu Ran — Fellow romantic rival and eventual confidant. They bicker during the show, then discover their shared ability to hear Ning while concealing their painful symptoms from him 68 84.
• Tangqiu — Kitten he adores and calls “Brother Tang.” His enthusiasm often overwhelms the cat, but Tangqiu’s abuse prompts him to defend Ning and investigate the culprit 75 79 80 85.
• Yi Chen — Fellow show guest who clashes with him after implying that Ning hurt Tangqiu. Bai’s investigation reveals Yi’s identity as Li Yian, although he initially struggles to believe Yi could be an animal abuser 79 80 81.

Story Role / Major Arcs

His Sister’s Wedding

Bai arrives late and encounters Ning Shile in the elevator. Ning identifies him as Su Jinyu’s childhood sweetheart and another major romantic rival, leaving Bai confused by the commentary he can unexpectedly hear 29.

Ning’s thoughts describe Han Jin as a gambler who will exploit his wife’s money, psychologically torment her, and eventually abandon her. Bai confirms that the men who harassed the bridesmaid were Han’s guests, pays their debt, and orders them to help ruin the wedding. His later appreciation of Ning explicitly credits him with saving his sister and bringing Han Jin down 30 48.

Haicheng Reunion and Birthday Fire

Bai reconnects with Ning at Bai Corporation, protects him during an elevator malfunction, and hears unsettling revelations about his family. Recognizing that Bai Hai poses a threat, he warns Zheng Ye about Ning’s application 48 49 50.

Over the interview week, he shows Ning around Haicheng and invites him to his birthday gathering. There, he rejects Su Jinyu’s staged rescue scenario, competes with Zheng for Ning’s attention, and becomes flustered while carrying Ning during the King’s Game 51 52 53.

When the club catches fire, Bai falls behind near a window while trying to coax a cat. Ning returns for him, calls him through the smoke, and leads him toward the escape route with the cat in his arms 56.

Taking Down Bai Hai

Bai joins Ning, Zheng Ye, Chu Ran, and Su Jinyu in a coordinated operation to expose Bai Hai. His specific contribution is getting Ning’s camera past club security 59.

During the rescue, he fights the guards and confronts Bai Hai over touching Ning. After Zheng ends the livestream and injures Bai Hai’s arm, Bai breaks a wine bottle and advances on him. The exposure triggers police investigations and encourages victims’ families to speak publicly 59.

*Back to the ’80s* and Tangqiu’s Abuse

Bai joins the rural-life variety show in Min Village. His unfamiliarity with fishing and kitchen work supplies comic moments, while his conversation with Ning during wood-chopping makes his romantic feelings increasingly apparent 60 68 70 73.

When Tangqiu is found drugged and injured, Bai fiercely rejects Yi Chen’s implication that Ning is responsible. He independently investigates Li Yian and passes Ning the clue linking Yi Chen to Director Li. During the later confrontation, he attempts to intervene when Yi punches Ning, but Zheng holds him back 79 80 81 83.

Pain and the World Restart

Bai develops a sore throat and burning pain in his back. These symptoms resemble injuries assigned to him in the original novel, where the nightclub fire severely burned his back, arms, and neck and damaged his lungs 55 83.

He initially dismisses the symptoms as a possible cold. After witnessing Chu Ran collapse in pain, he admits his own discomfort is real, and they recognize that both can hear Ning’s thoughts 84.

Bai, Chu Ran, and Zheng Ye are subsequently hospitalized, suspending the livestream. Although their examinations appear normal, Ning suspects the world is forcing them back toward their original fates. A mechanical announcement then declares a repair and world restart; the supplied account does not establish Bai’s condition afterward 87.

Notable Quotes

“My big sister's getting married. Of course her loyal little lackey had to come home~” 29

“When Zheng Ye's around, you only look at him.” 70

“Even like this, I'm already happy.” 70

Trivia

• The wedding passages also call his older sister Bai Qiongyu. The male character is the late-arriving brother, not Han Jin’s bride 29 30.
• Su Jinyu describes his romantic taste as favoring innocent, kindhearted boys, arguing that the original novel’s supposed attachment to Su does not fit him 87.
• His extended time abroad leaves him unfamiliar with the insulting implication of tapping one’s head, allowing Chu Ran to tease him during their argument 84.