Luo Ye

Biodata

Background / History

Luo Ye’s parents were police officers who died while pursuing criminals. Raised by his maternal aunt, Chen Shaoman, and her husband, Gu Rancheng, he grew up alongside their son, Gu Mingxuan. Although cousins, Luo Ye and Gu Mingxuan regard each other as brothers; Gu Mingxuan is ten years older and helped raise him 1 26 34.

His aunt’s family treated him as their own son, and his grandfather treasured him. Despite losing his parents young, Luo Ye never lacked affection or financial security. His guardians wanted him to follow his own interests rather than shoulder the family company’s responsibilities, and his writing income later allowed him to seldom request living expenses 12 39.

Luo Ye chose Jiangcheng University partly because Tang Enqi, his high-school crush of three years, had promised to date him if he gained admission. Gu Mingxuan’s position as a professor there was another attraction. When Tang Enqi stopped replying after his acceptance, Luo Ye recognized that her promise may have been an excuse to reject him and resolved to begin a new life 1 44.

Appearance

Luo Ye is repeatedly described as handsome, with a youthful, innocent appearance and clear, expressive eyes 1 8 36.

• Eyes: Their unguarded expression makes his feelings particularly easy for Su Baizhou to read 36.
• Date hairstyle: Has his fringe styled with a side part before his first outing with Su Baizhou, giving him a sunny, cheerful look 13.
• Hanfu appearance: Wears white hanfu dominated by blue patterns, a wig, and a folding fan; the combination makes him resemble a refined young scholar 24.
• Signs of fatigue: Late-night gaming and writing leave him with dark circles and a frequently listless appearance 9 35.

Personality

Luo Ye is shy and inexperienced in romance. He has never dated at the beginning of the story, becomes easily embarrassed around Su Baizhou, and sometimes stammers when nervous. His anxiety also surfaces during public introductions, despite his confidence as a singer 1 14 25.

He prefers relationships that develop gradually. On his first date, he deliberately maintains a respectful distance rather than assuming immediate familiarity. He refuses Wang Dachui’s suggestion that winning love requires acting like a simp, and he declines to show his roommates Su Baizhou’s photograph because they are not together and he worries about her reputation 12 14 27.

His consideration is practical: he notices Su Baizhou’s exhaustion, sends her chicken soup, washes dishes after meals, and avoids pressing her about a visible handprint on her face. Gu Mingxuan connects this attentiveness to his childhood in another family’s household 22 26 27 32.

His honesty can leave him vulnerable to manipulation; both his aunt and Xu Xiaojia warn him about it. Nevertheless, he is not passive when his friends are hurt, joining his roommates in attacking Shuai Kun after the latter humiliates Li Haoyang 39 49.

Abilities & Skills

Webnovel Writing

• His first romance novel becomes successful during the three-month summer break before university, making him a minor celebrity among webnovel authors 1.
• Writing earns him tens of thousands per month, substantially reducing his dependence on family money 12 36.
• His basic daily quota is 4,000–6,000 words, which he considers easy to complete at his typing speed 30.
• He enjoys visiting unfamiliar places and scenery to improve his stories 29.
• His interest in Su Baizhou disrupts plans for extra holiday chapters, although he continues meeting his basic quota 30.

Gaming

Luo Ye’s strongest game is battle royale, though he is also an effective Honor of Kings player 9 46.

• Frequently carries his roommates, despite their poor coordination 3 47.
• Usually plays battle royale duo-versus-squad with Su Baizhou because neither enjoys random teammates 46.
• Can lose focus around her: during a match he regards as their first battle royale session together, a grenade knocks him down before she revives him 46.

Singing

• Was a “karaoke king” in high school and enjoys singing 4.
• Captivates his military-training audience with an unaccompanied performance of “Rainy Day” 4.
• Performs “A Little Sweet” with Su Baizhou at the freshman welcome party; their duet wins enthusiastic applause and spreads through campus chats 8.

Fitness and Practical Work

• Initially struggles after a long period without exercise, becoming exhausted after roughly three laps 18 47.
• Improves to five laps during the holiday and six laps alongside Su Baizhou roughly half a month after his first morning run 41 47.
• Harvests corn for two days with Fan Jian, earning two hundred yuan and the neighbors’ approval 36.

Domestic Skills and Limitations

• Cannot reliably cook even simple egg fried rice or grill pork belly without burning it 16.
• Lacks knowledge of ingredient quantities, buying far more expensive food than two people can eat 37 38.
• Can chop vegetables, assist Su Baizhou, wash dishes, and clean the apartment 26 36 41.
• Searches online for reheating instructions but still slightly burns his fingers while removing a steamed dish 41.

Equipment / Items

• Laptop — Used for late-night novel writing 3.
• Pink keyboard — A nineteenth-birthday gift from Su Baizhou, chosen after Gu Mingxuan tells her he spends his days typing 42.
• Blue-and-white hanfu, wig, and folding fan — His outfit for the Hanfu Club tea party; Su Baizhou helps him put it on 22 24.
• Su Baizhou’s car keys — Accidentally takes them after their first date; she permits him to keep them because she rarely drives 17 23.
• Su Baizhou’s towel — Given to him after a morning run, with instructions to bring it to future runs 47.
• Golden Maserati — A virtual vehicle on his battle royale account that impresses his roommates 3.

Relationships

• Su Baizhou — His “Fairy Senior,” romantic interest, and longtime online gaming partner, Hotpot Lover. She recognizes his online identity before he realizes hers. Their connection develops through dates, shared meals, a family visit, and temporary cohabitation 2 15 33 37.
• Gu Mingxuan — Older cousin, brother figure, and Jiangcheng University professor. Introduces him to online gaming friends, warns him about rumors surrounding Su Baizhou, and encourages his pursuit of her 1 2 26 27.
• Chen Shaoman — Maternal aunt and guardian. Affectionately fusses over his wellbeing and remembers his nineteenth birthday when he forgets it himself 12 39.
• Gu Rancheng — Uncle by marriage and guardian. Helps raise him and supports his freedom to pursue a life outside company management 39.
• Tang Enqi — Former high-school crush whose promise helped determine his university choice. He repeatedly rejects her renewed approaches after becoming interested in Su Baizhou 44 48.
• Wang Dachui — Roommate and gaming companion. Pushes him into the welcome-party duet, trades teasing nicknames with him, and offers support during the holiday 8 27.
• Shen Qiao — Roommate who teases his romantic inexperience and presents internet searches as dating advice. Luo Ye later obtains a protective amulet at his request 6 31.
• Li Haoyang — Roommate nicknamed “Coach.” Introduces him to morning running; Luo Ye tries to warn him about Liu Bingxin and comfort him after his heartbreak 18 41 43 49.
• Qin Yuwen — Su Baizhou’s roommate and an intermediary in arranging their first weekend meal 13 14.
• Xu Xiaojia — Classmate from Beijing. Her constant messaging initially exasperates him, but he regards her as kind and lively and discusses her interest in Li Haoyang with her 9 48 49.
• Fan Xinya — Su Baizhou’s mother. Welcomes him, feeds him, and asks him to look after her daughter’s health 33 35.
• Fan Jian — Su Baizhou’s uncle. Initially scrutinizes Luo Ye’s intentions, then embraces him as family after learning how his parents died 34.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notable Quotes

“My parents are police officers. I’m incredibly proud of them.” 25

“Senior, you don’t have to try so hard when you’re with me.” 36

“My aunt says that too, so I became a novelist. As long as I don’t deal with people, I won’t get conned.” 49