Jiang Yumiao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Yumiao (江玉淼) 6
Alias(es)	Yuyu; Brother Jiang; “Little Grape,” Ning Chunchi’s affectionate nickname for him 13 37 43
Gender	Male 1
Secondary Gender	Omega 1
Occupation/Role	Novelist; contestant on Love Mailbox; host of the Second Male Lead Romance System 1 3
Affiliation	Love Mailbox 3
Residence	An apartment in City A; later stays at Ning Chunchi’s home after his address is exposed 43 46
Status	Alive after transmigration; temporarily marked by Ning Chunchi; begins the show’s second stop in Lanqing 1 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1, “Transmigrated into a Dating Show Novel as a Nobody” 1

Background / History

Jiang Yumiao lost his parents at a young age and grew up in an orphanage. Reading novels offered an escape from hardship. During college, he studied and worked by day, then wrote until the early morning. He achieved modest success after graduation but died suddenly after repeatedly staying up late 1.

He awakens inside an ABO dating-show novel as an obscure Omega novelist with the same name. The new body resembles his original appearance but initially has severe nearsightedness, untidy long hair, and little money. Its owner earns only ten yuan a day from writing 1 4 5.

Before transmigrating, Jiang’s favorite character was Ning Chunchi, the second male lead whose unrequited love and unresolved ending moved him to tears. Their similarly deprived childhoods made Ning’s story especially personal to him 1.

Jiang initially plans to remain an unnoticed contestant, watch his favorite character up close, and start a quiet life afterward. The system instead orders him to achieve a mutual match with Ning by the show’s end. Failure threatens both Jiang’s life and the fictional world’s survival 1 2.

Appearance

• Face: Cool, pale skin, delicate contours, and a narrow, pointed chin; his face resembles the one he had before transmigrating 4.
• Eyes: Amber, almond-shaped eyes framed by long, thick lashes. A system reward makes his gaze appear flirtatious regardless of his intended expression 4 5.
• Hair: Silky, straight black hair reaching his waist after receiving a system reward 5.
• Build: Slender, with unusually soft skin that readily shows red marks from light pressure 12 40.
• Initial clothing: Thick, bottle-bottom glasses, a messy ponytail, and baggy white shirts conceal his striking features 4 5.
• Styled appearance: Amelia favors modern Chinese-inspired clothing and half-up hairstyles. His cool features appear more approachable when he smiles 12 37.

Personality

Jiang is adaptable and practical despite his anxiety. He quickly accepts transmigration, assesses his financial situation, and looks for ways to survive rather than expecting the system to solve everything. He frequently answers its extravagant cosmetic rewards with sarcasm and requests more useful assistance 1 2 5 42.

He is introverted, easily embarrassed, and prone to overthinking. Public attention makes him uncomfortable, while comparisons with the accomplished people around Ning intensify his sense of inadequacy. His lack of romantic experience repeatedly leads him to doubt affection that others consider obvious 2 10 23 32 40.

His gentleness is expressed through everyday care: preparing breakfast, thanking stylists, checking whether Ning has eaten, and offering to cook for him. Although initially compelled to pursue Ning, Jiang becomes sincerely invested in his happiness and eventually chooses to express his feelings despite the possibility of rejection 13 19 33 47.

Abilities & Skills

Writing

Jiang’s strongest genre is supernatural infinite-flow fiction, contrasting with his gentle manner and elegant appearance 48.

• Achieves some writing success in his original life despite balancing work and study 1.
• Once frightens a thirty-year-old reader so badly that they sleep with their parents for a week after finishing his book 48.
• Uses his participation in the dating show to gather experiences and promote his profession 20.
• Begins outlining a new supernatural novel while staying at Ning’s home 48.

Knowledge of the Original Novel

His familiarity with the story gives him information unavailable to the other contestants 1 8.

• Recognizes Qin Yuan and Ning Chunchi as the original romantic leads 1.
• Uses Ning’s history of attempted sexual entrapment to answer a quiz question about his dislike of deliberate seduction 8 9.
• Notices departures from the original plot, including his unexpected letters and Lin Xu’s increased interaction with Leng Haiyue 12 19.
• His knowledge does not guarantee future events: failed system tasks can push the altered story back toward its original course 19.

Cooking and Domestic Care

• Makes sandwiches for the entire household before their first date activity 13.
• Prepares egg noodles at Ning’s apartment and offers to cook him a proper dinner 47.
• Plans meals and prepares ingredients while continuing his writing 48 49.
• Learns to style his own hair half-up with Amelia’s guidance 37.

Singing

• Cannot play an instrument because his earlier life left him without the time or money to learn 32.
• Chooses “Dreaming of Mountains and Seas,” a song he loved before transmigration, for the yacht music party 32.
• Overcomes severe stage fright to deliver a sincere performance directed toward Ning 34.

Omega Physiology

• His pheromones have a sweet grape scent 16.
• Initially lacks practical knowledge of Omega precautions, forgetting his approaching heat and failing to prepare spare gland patches 16.
• Ning’s ocean-and-cedar pheromones soothe him during heat and after temporary marking 16 27.
• Temporary marking strengthens his attachment to Ning; he repeatedly loses consciousness during marking 20 50.

System and Rewards

The Second Male Lead Romance System, operated by Employee No. 188, is sent by the Novel World Administration Bureau to resolve readers’ lingering regret over Ning’s fate. Its main objective is a mutual match between Jiang and Ning by the end of Love Mailbox 1 2.

• Tasks push Jiang toward physical contact, romantic letters, shared activities, and public support for Ning 4 11 15 24 38.
• Failed tasks forfeit rewards and allow the changed worldline to drift toward the original novel, perpetuating the world’s instability 19.
• The system restricts its rewards to romance-related benefits and rejects Jiang’s requests for practical or intelligence-enhancing upgrades 42.

Documented Rewards

Reward / Change	Chapter	Effect and Limitations
Flirtatious gaze	4 5	Makes his eyes appear coy or lovestruck even when he tries to express distress or jealousy; he initially conceals the effect with glasses.
Gorgeous long, straight black hair	5	Produces waist-length, silky black hair when he lets it down.
HD 5.0 Vision	10	Third-task reward; gives him clear eyesight without his heavy glasses.
Silky, tender baby skin	12	Fourth-task reward; makes his skin exceptionally smooth but easily marked by light pressure.
Pink Cherry	19 23	Fifth-task reward; introduces pronounced pink coloration to intimate features, making him anxious about appearing shirtless.
Perky Curves	28	Sixth-task reward; makes only a minor adjustment because the system considers his existing proportions sufficient.
Figure that never loses its shape	42	Seventh-task and first-stage completion reward; explicitly excludes pregnancy.
Recreated apartment	43	The system makes his new apartment match the home he remembers from his previous life.

Equipment / Items

• Thick glasses — Initially necessary for severe nearsightedness; also hide his system-enhanced gaze before he receives HD 5.0 Vision 5 10.
• Grape-patterned gland patches — Personally ordered by Ning to help suppress his pheromones; Jiang initially assumes the production team supplied them 19 26.
• Little Wave keychain — Bought instead of the larger plush he considers too expensive 39.
• Little Wave plush — Secretly purchased by Ning and delivered to his room; becomes a treasured keepsake 41 42.
• White-and-pink cat-ear headband — A playful gift from Ning during their souvenir-shop visit 39.
• Ning’s white T-shirt — Borrowed as sleepwear; its familiar scent helps Jiang sleep comfortably 47 48.
• Dedicated wardrobe and household supplies — Ning provides clothing, pajamas, toiletries, bedding, luggage, and gland patches, including numerous grape-print items 50.

Relationships

• Ning Chunchi — Favorite fictional character, system-assigned romance target, and eventual genuine love interest. Ning gives him temporary marks, personalized gifts, shelter, and domestic care; Jiang increasingly trusts him and calls him “Gege.” Their relationship is not publicly official before the show ends 1 16 30 46 50.
• Lin Xu — Fellow Omega and friendly contestant. He checks on Jiang after his arrival, warns him about heat, and offers reassurance during uncomfortable group situations 1 21 23.
• Yu He — Close friend who affectionately calls him “Yuyu.” They cooperate to secure Ning’s place in the hot-spring vote, then grow more comfortable through a day of sightseeing and water activities 24 27 37.
• An Zhiwan — Younger contestant whom Jiang fondly regards as a considerate “puppy.” An sends him a letter and praises his appearance, gentleness, and cooking 6 12 20.
• Yang Qi — Director who deliberately casts Jiang for his concealed beauty. He also checks on Jiang’s health, drives him home, and approves his temporary stay with Ning for safety 3 17 43 46.
• Amelia — Supportive stylist whose work increases Jiang’s confidence; she later teaches him to manage his long hair himself 12 21 37.
• Su Cheng — Rival claimant to Ning’s attention. He dismisses Jiang’s relationship as temporary and expects Ning to choose a Su-family marriage alliance instead 15.

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Stop: East Xia Island

• Jiang’s attempts to approach Ning move him beyond the original character’s background role. The seafood quiz reveals both his interest in Ning and Ning’s attentive memory of his preferences 7 8 9.
• Removing his glasses turns him into a major livestream attraction. His first letter to Ning leads to a mutual pairing for the Water Kingdom date 10 11 13.
• Their floating-bed photo task is followed by an unexpected heat. Ning obtains permission to give him a temporary mark, and Jiang subsequently completes the system-required rafting outing despite exhaustion 15 16 17 18 19.

Hot Spring City

• Jiang campaigns for Ning in the audience vote, keeping himself in second place while raising Ning to first. They win a shared luxury king room 24 25 27.
• He directly asks Ning to mark him again and admits, “I need you.” The following morning, he recognizes that his feelings are genuinely romantic 29 30.

Yacht Party and Fireworks

• During the yacht performances, Jiang fears that Lin Xu will recapture Ning’s interest. He resolves to express himself honestly and sings toward Ning, whose changed violin selection offers reassurance 32 33 34.
• Ning kisses the corner of his mouth during the fireworks. Learning the island legend about lifelong love makes Jiang consider that Ning may want a future with him 38 40.
• Ning’s gifts and their farewell letters deepen Jiang’s attachment, making the three-day filming break unexpectedly painful 41 42.

Filming Break and Lanqing

• A six-figure appearance payment resolves Jiang’s immediate financial crisis, but newfound recognition creates a safety problem when crowds gather and his address is exposed 45 46.
• He stays at Ning’s home, where shared meals, borrowed clothing, and practical care give him a growing sense of belonging 46 47 48 50.
• After another temporary mark and Ning’s preparations for his continued stay, Jiang travels to Lanqing for Love Mailbox’s second filming stop 50.

Notable Quotes

“The world is lovely, but I want to touch the moon.”
— His first letter to Ning Chunchi 11

“I need you.”
— Asking Ning to mark him again 29

“Meeting you is the only miracle in my life.”
— His farewell letter after the first filming stop 42

Trivia

• The Miao in his name is written with three water characters: 淼 6.
• He likes cats, grapes, and cream strawberries—preferences Ning remembers during the introductory quiz 9.
• His Weibo username is Jiang Yumiao0219, combining his name and birthday; his account exceeds 100,000 followers during the first filming stop 21.
• Despite redirecting Ning’s romantic storyline, he explicitly hopes that the original main couple, Lin Xu and Qin Yuan, will still get together 19.