Lin Xingmian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Xingmian (林星眠)
Alias(es)	Mianmian
Gender	Female
First Appearance	18

Background / History

Lin Xingmian initially avoids contact with others and does not speak, communicating through gestures and actions instead. Her silence is tied to psychological barriers rather than an inability to understand others. 18

Her room and art studio reflect a quiet, inward-looking life: she folds paper stars, eats candy, collects clouds, and grows plants. Shen Qingling chooses to connect with her through these interests rather than forcing drawing lessons or conversation. 18

After Shen Qingling earns her trust, Xingmian leaves her comfort zone to see a rainbow, marking a significant step toward facing the outside world. 20

She continues to be affected by trauma connected to Nan Zhen's shooting; reminders of it can cause her to zone out. 282

Personality

Xingmian is reserved, sensitive, and initially fearful of engaging with the world. Although she is reluctant to interact with strangers, she is observant and responsive when approached with patience. 18

She is deeply insecure when comparing herself to the other women around Shen Qingling, questioning her worth and place in his life. Ji Yunmiao encourages her to stop diminishing herself and embrace who she is. 281 328

Despite her timidity, Xingmian can act courageously when it matters. She attends the Gu family banquet despite anxiety and recent warnings, and she stands her ground when Ning Keyan and Ji Yun attempt to humiliate her. 358

Communication and Interests

Non-verbal Communication

Xingmian primarily conveys her thoughts through actions and gestures.

• Understands others despite her inability to speak. 18
• Shows curiosity and willingness to communicate once she trusts someone. 18
• Her communication barriers are psychological and remain part of her recovery. 18 282

Creative and Personal Interests

• Folding paper stars. 18
• Drawing and maintaining an art studio. 18
• Eating candy. 18
• Collecting clouds. 18
• Growing plants. 18

Relationships

• Shen Qingling — Her teacher and the person who patiently earns her trust. She develops strong feelings for him, faints after overhearing marriage arrangements involving him, and later confesses while drunk that he is “the moon” in her heart. 18 20 87 332
• Ji Yunmiao — Her older sister and a source of support. Ji Yunmiao gives Shen Qingling an opportunity to help Xingmian and later reassures Xingmian not to feel inferior to others. 18 328
• Sheng Mo — A romantic rival for Shen Qingling’s attention who nevertheless protects Xingmian from bullying at the Gu family banquet. Xingmian admires Sheng Mo’s strength and influence. 359
• Sheng Xia — Invites Xingmian to try on dresses before the Gu family banquet and joins Ruan Mingyi in an alliance with her against Shen Qingling’s former girlfriends. 328
• Ruan Mingyi — A fellow admirer of Shen Qingling. Xingmian is present amid the tension between Ruan Mingyi and Shen Qi, and later joins Ruan Mingyi’s banquet alliance. 281 328
• Sang Yin — Briefly speaks with Xingmian about Shen Qingling; Sang Yin recognizes Xingmian’s open infatuation with him. 164
• Ning Keyan — Bullies Xingmian at the Gu family banquet after falsely accusing her of wearing a fake dress. 358
• Ji Yun — Assists Ning Keyan’s bullying and tries to forcibly remove Xingmian’s dress. 358

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Connection with Shen Qingling

Shen Qingling meets Xingmian in her room and art studio, gradually building rapport by acknowledging her interests and respecting her non-verbal way of communicating. 18 Xingmian’s decision to leave home to see a rainbow demonstrates the trust she has developed in him. 20

Feelings for Shen Qingling

Xingmian’s attachment becomes unmistakable when she faints after hearing Shen Qingling discuss marriage arrangements. 87 She remains openly infatuated with him even as more women enter his life. 164 188

At the Gu residence, she struggles with feeling inadequate beside Shen Qi, Sang Yin, Song Zhining, and Ruan Mingyi. 281 With Ji Yunmiao’s encouragement, she begins trying to value herself rather than retreating from the competition. 328

While intoxicated, Xingmian finally voices her feelings and asks Shen Qingling to pretend to like her. He agrees, shifting their relationship beyond its earlier teacher-student distance. 332

Gu Family Banquet

Xingmian attends the Gu family banquet despite her anxiety. Ning Keyan and Ji Yun target her over her dress, but Sheng Mo intervenes, slapping both women and publicly defending her. 358 Xingmian’s gratitude toward Sheng Mo highlights both her vulnerability and her admiration for strength. 359

Trivia

• Xingmian’s name is associated with stars through her habit of folding paper stars. 18
• Her desire to see a rainbow becomes an early symbol of her willingness to step outside her fears. 20