Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Liu Shuang'er (刘双儿) |
| Alias(es) | “Lin Chaoci's little wife-to-be” 6; “freshman goddess,” later acclaimed as the goddess of the entire university 35 36 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Haikou University 5 14 |
| Occupation/Role | University freshman; dancer 14 35 |
| Academic Standing | One academic year below Lin Chao Ci 5 |
| First Appearance | Introduced through messages and Lin Chao Ci's recollections 5 |
Background / History
School Years
Liu Shuang'er initially cultivated a delinquent image to attract her parents' attention, wearing punk clothing and dyeing her hair multiple colors. She and Lin Chao Ci initially disliked each other, but her feelings changed after he rescued her from thugs near their school. Lin threw a brick into the alley and summoned a teacher and his driver, frightening the attackers away. His sunlit figure became an enduring image in her memory 5 7.
Afterward, she repeatedly sought him out. Hoping to discourage her, Lin said he would consider becoming her boyfriend if she entered his university. Liu took the condition seriously: she studied intensely, raised her grades from the bottom of her year to near the top, and gained admission to Haikou University 5.
By their university reunion, she had abandoned her rebellious appearance. She publicly asked whether she could now become his girlfriend, embarrassing Lin, who pulled her aside and rejected her. She nevertheless continued bringing him food and water and visiting him daily, earning the teasing nickname “Lin Chaoci's little wife-to-be” 5 6.
Lin Chao Ci's Previous Life
Several years after graduation, Liu followed Lin to a rural township where he worked to build his political résumé. She accepted the poor living conditions without complaint and cared for him around the clock when he became ill. Her devotion finally softened his previously indifferent attitude 6.
Their bond remained more than friendship but short of a romantic relationship, constrained by Lin's political ambitions. He remembers them as deeply trusted confidants who could entrust their lives to each other. Liu was also one of the five women who cried outside his hospital room 5 6 14.
Appearance
- Hair: Long, smooth black hair, usually tied in a high ponytail 5 14 37.
- Face: Dimples when she smiles, large jewel-like eyes, and a fair complexion 5 36 44.
- Bearing: Graceful and lively; Lin compares her university appearance to an early-spring flower 5.
- Earlier style: Multicolored dyed hair and punk clothing during her rebellious school years 5.
- Performance attire: A carefully selected dance costume that glittered under the gala's stage lights 33 35.
Personality
Liu is cheerful, affectionate, and unusually persistent in pursuing Lin. Her determination produces concrete changes: she transforms her academic performance to follow him to university and, in his previous life, remains beside him through hardship and illness. Despite her earlier delinquent styling, her rebellious behavior stemmed from wanting parental attention rather than a genuinely delinquent disposition 5 6.
Her confidence in initiating affection coexists with considerable insecurity. She worries that a delayed reply, his departure from class, or an unsolicited kiss might make him dislike her. Even small acknowledgments can delight her, while reassurance quickly dispels her fears. She also becomes jealous of his help for Li Si Han, fearing he prefers the other woman 7 14 15 36 37.
Once Lin welcomes her affection, Liu eagerly pursues greater intimacy, repeatedly initiating kisses and asking how soon their relationship can progress. She still becomes bashful when teased and tries to present an especially refined image around him. Her romantic boldness contrasts with her naïveté: during his classroom prank, she mistakes unseen pokes for a ghost 38 44.
Abilities & Skills
Dance
- Has studied dance since childhood 35.
- Performs “Only for You” at Haikou University's combined New Year's gala and thirtieth-anniversary celebration 35.
- Captivates the audience, draws enthusiastic declarations from students, and receives approving reactions from university administrators 35 36.
- Keeps her attention on Lin throughout the performance after learning where he is seated 36.
Academic Perseverance
- Raises her grades from the bottom of her school year to near the top through intensive study 5.
- Gains admission to Haikou University after Lin makes attending the same university a condition for considering her romantically 5.
Relationships
- Lin Chao Ci — Rescuer, university senior, and romantic partner in the reborn timeline. His initial rejection gives way to reciprocated affection, dates, and kisses. He considers her for a secretary position but rejects the idea because he believes her attraction to him would interfere with work 5 36 37 38 43 44.
- Parents — Her early rebellious appearance was an attempt to gain their attention 5.
- Qin Chi Chi — Another woman close to Lin. Qin becomes hurt and jealous when he exchanges messages with Liu during their outing 7.
- Li Si Han — A perceived romantic rival. Liu questions Lin's assistance to Li and is reassured when he presents it as helping a classmate 37.
- Fang Miaoke — Lin deliberately leaves Fang behind when attending Liu's gala performance to prevent the two women from meeting 35.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Renewed Contact
- Messages and reassurance: Lin begins replying more attentively after his rebirth. Liu stays awake until three or four in the morning from excitement, then worries that her late reply will offend him. His concern for her rest strengthens her affection 5 6 7.
- Classroom reunion: She joins him during a class meeting and is thrilled by a simple greeting. Lin deliberately changes his behavior gradually so his newfound warmth does not appear suspicious 14.
- Misunderstood departure: She interprets his abrupt exit as rejection. His explanation that an urgent matter arose, accompanied by a promise to buy her soda, restores her happiness 15.
Gala and First Date
- Gala invitation: Liu messages Lin daily and asks him to attend her upcoming performance. His agreement sends her searching for the prettiest outfit 33.
- Backstage kiss: After her dance, she invites him backstage and impulsively kisses him following his praise. Seeing her anxiety, he takes her hand and invites her for late-night food 35 36.
- Unwanted suitor: Outside the auditorium, she shelters behind Lin when a young man approaches her using his father's official position as an introduction. The suitor apologizes and leaves after recognizing Lin 36.
- Mutual affection: Following Li Si Han's interruption, Lin reassures Liu about his interest in her and explicitly welcomes her kisses 37.
- Cinema date: After dinner, they spend most of a horror-film screening kissing. Liu reveals that she brought her ID, suggesting she hopes to become more intimate, but Lin asks to wait until their feelings have deepened and drives her home 38.
Open Affection at University
- Classroom prank: Lin secretly pokes her shoulders from her blind spot, frightening her until his laughter reveals him 44.
- Publicly visible romance: He comforts her embarrassment with compliments and an offered kiss. They kiss behind upright books during class, prompting dismay among her admirers; afterward, he invites her to lunch 44.
Notable Quotes
“Hee hee hee, Chao Ci, I got into the same university as you! Can I be your girlfriend now?” 5
“I'll take responsibility!” 38
Trivia
- Lives in an upscale residential complex and has a nanny who wakes her when she oversleeps 7 14.
- Sets a distinctive notification tone specifically for Lin's messages 15.
- Initially eats in exaggeratedly small, careful bites on their date; the prospect of going to a movie immediately persuades her to eat faster 38.