Su Baizhou

Biodata

Background / History

Su Baizhou grew up in Hangzhou with her mother, Fan Xinya, and father, Su Changqing. Her father’s jealousy led him to verbally and physically abuse her mother. Fan Xinya resigned from her job after a coworker pursued her, hoping to reassure him, but he interpreted her resignation as evidence of guilt. Her health later deteriorated, and Su Changqing became increasingly cold toward her 29.

After high school graduation, a boy confessed to Su Baizhou at a class reunion. When she rejected him, he privately threatened her, then spread malicious rumors after she refused him again and deleted his contact information. The rumors damaged her friendships, while her father accused her rather than defending her. Even a childhood friend who knew the accusations were false joined in slandering her 17 29 31.

Su Baizhou moved to Jiangcheng for university, where she became known as an aloof campus beauty and gifted computer science student. By her third year, she had secured a recommendation for postgraduate admission and was earning money through part-time work. Gu Mingxuan, her teacher, rented his apartment to her before going abroad and asked her to help look after his younger cousin, Luo Ye 2 11 17 24.

Appearance

Su Baizhou is tall, with a mature figure, fair skin, long hair, long legs, and delicate features. Her beauty attracts attention even without makeup 7 19.

• Everyday clothing: Usually long trousers or long skirts; she avoids figure-revealing clothes because she dislikes being stared at 29.
• Running outfit: Loose black clothing, a black baseball cap, and a ponytail 42 47.
• Welcome-show outfit: A crystal-blue evening gown, white jacket, crystal-colored heels, and blue necklace, worn with elaborate makeup 5 7.
• Hanfu: Flowing red traditional clothing, worn for the Hanfu Club’s dance and tea party 21 23.
• Birthday outfit: A short black spaghetti-strap dress and high heels, an unusually revealing choice for her 42.

Personality

Su Baizhou’s public manner is restrained, blunt, and difficult to approach. Her reputation as an “ice queen” reflects both her expressionless demeanor and her avoidance of men. The harassment and betrayal she experienced after high school left her distrustful of men, with few female friends and social anxiety even online 17 24.

Her reserve does not mean she is indifferent. She answers Luo Ye’s questions seriously, notices when he struggles during exercise, and often expresses care through practical actions rather than declarations. Around trusted acquaintances such as Sister Zhou, she is noticeably less aloof 13 16 18 47.

Luo Ye brings out a mischievous and increasingly affectionate side of her. She teases him through her concealed online identity, becomes jealous of his former crush, and feels possessive about personal details he shares with other girls. She is slow to admit her attraction, repeatedly explaining it to herself as merely fulfilling Professor Gu’s request 10 16 25 37.

She is frugal and protective of her mother. She bargains aggressively, objects to unnecessarily expensive ingredients, and firmly supports Fan Xinya leaving her abusive marriage 35 36 37.

Abilities & Skills

Computer Science

A recognized computer science talent with a secured postgraduate recommendation 11 24.

• Takes paid commissions over the internet; one assignment earns her 150 yuan after she works until four in the morning 22.
• Posts computer science insights on her personal social-media account 7.
• Her commission work can keep her awake past midnight or through the entire night 22.

Battle Royale Gaming

Su Baizhou is a top-tier nonprofessional player, particularly strong in head-on gunfights 46.

• Can hold her own against professional players and skilled streamers, though victory is not assured 46.
• Usually plays with Luo Ye as a duo in four-player squad matches because neither likes random teammates 46.
• Helps Luo Ye carry Wang Dachui and Shen Qiao through matches 47.
• Becomes willing to use voice chat with Luo Ye as their relationship grows closer 46.
• Uses Qin Yuwen’s account for one gaming session; its provocative username belongs to Qin Yuwen, not to Su Baizhou’s own account 13.

Cooking

An excellent cook whose meals impress both Luo Ye and his roommates 26 44.

• Grills successive batches of meat for Luo Ye after he burns his own food 16.
• Prepares home-cooked meals and boxed lunches 26 44.
• Maintains that inexpensive ingredients are enough for her to make delicious dishes 37.

Singing and Traditional Dance

Performs for university events and the Hanfu Club 5 8 21.

• Represents the computer science department at the freshman welcome show 5.
• Sings “A Little Sweet” with Luo Ye, drawing enthusiastic applause and campus-wide attention 8.
• Leads a traditional-style dance alongside four senior girls 21.
• Knows how to put on hanfu and helps Luo Ye dress for the club’s tea party 24.

Bargaining

A confident market negotiator who is willing to walk away rather than accept an inflated price 35.

• Reduces a top’s asking price from 300 yuan to 80 yuan 35.
• Buys Luo Ye two outfits for less than 300 yuan altogether 35.

Fitness and Driving

• Running: Regularly exercises in the morning and normally plans six laps. She shortens her first run with Luo Ye to three after noticing his exhaustion 18 47.
• Driving: Obtains her license shortly before their first outing. She readily lets Luo Ye take over driving and later allows him to keep her car keys because she rarely drives 14 17.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pink car — Nicknamed the “Chopped Chili Fish Head” or “fish head with chopped chilies”; Luo Ye frequently drives it for their outings 14 17 23.
• White jacket — Given to Luo Ye after he drinks, as compensation for the black jacket he previously lent her during the storm 2 5.
• Running towel — Gives her regularly used towel to Luo Ye and tells him to bring it on future runs to avoid catching a chill 47.
• Pink keyboard — Her birthday gift to Luo Ye 42.

Relationships

• Luo Ye — Junior, online gaming partner, and developing romantic interest. His kindness gradually earns her trust; she brings him to meet her family, lets him stay in her apartment, and celebrates his birthday. Their relationship is not explicitly established as official dating in the supplied chapters 17 33 37 42 47.
• Gu Mingxuan — Teacher and landlord; Luo Ye’s older cousin. Asks her to look after Luo Ye and later teases her about pursuing him 1 2 16 17.
• Qin Yuwen — Roommate and close university friend. Su Baizhou uses her name while chatting with Luo Ye as Hotpot Lover and borrows her gaming account 10 13 40.
• Li Xia — Best friend since childhood and a medical intern at Jiangcheng Medical University. Recognizes Su Baizhou’s changing feelings and helps her choose Luo Ye’s birthday present 37 40.
• Fan Xinya — Mother. Su Baizhou worries about her health and declares that she will stay with her if her parents divorce 29 36.
• Su Changqing — Abusive father. His refusal to defend her against rumors and his later assault destroy her remaining hope in him 29 30.
• Fan Jian — Maternal uncle. Calls her “Rice Rice,” hosts her and Luo Ye during their countryside visit, and creates opportunities for them to spend time alone 33 35.
• Granny Liu — Longtime neighbor who watched her grow up. Explains what happened to Fan Xinya and challenges Su Changqing’s treatment of his daughter 30.
• Liu Jianglai — Hanfu Club acquaintance who notices her unusual interest in Luo Ye and urges her to make amends after upsetting him at the tea party 24 25.
• Sister Zhou — Owner of her favored barbecue restaurant. Treats her warmly and notices that Luo Ye is the first boy she has brought there 16.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Apartment Misunderstanding and Online Identity

• Luo Ye’s entry into the apartment she rents leads to a mistaken arrest. The misunderstanding is cleared up, and she later lets him into the university library using her face scan 1.
• During a thunderstorm, Luo Ye shares his umbrella and lends her his jacket. She recognizes him as both Professor Gu’s cousin and her online gaming friend, while he remains unaware that she is Hotpot Lover 2.
• She lends him her white jacket during a later encounter and subsequently sings with him at the freshman welcome party 5 8.
• As Hotpot Lover, she pretends to be Qin Yuwen, teases him about liking Su Baizhou, and sends him her own WeChat QR code 10.

Early Outings and Growing Attachment

• Their first outing takes them to Jiangcheng Park, where she buys ice cream, followed by dinner at Sister Zhou’s Barbecue 14 15 16.
• Luo Ye’s concern over her late-night workload prompts him to send chicken soup. She later cooks dinner to repay him and finds the apartment unexpectedly empty after he leaves 22 26.
• At the Hanfu Club tea party, she interrupts his introduction because she does not want others learning all his private details. Realizing he is hurt, she privately asks for his birthday and invites him to finish introducing himself 24 25.

Hangzhou Holiday and Family Conflict

• Returning home, she discovers that her mother has left after another confrontation with Su Changqing. She confronts him for insulting Fan Xinya; he slaps her, and she leaves 30.
• Luo Ye’s messages lift her spirits, and they meet at Lingyin Temple. She experiences his arrival as the best fortune she could have received 31.
• She brings him to her mother and uncle’s countryside home, where her family notices her growing affection 32 33.
• During the visit, she buys him clothes, cooks for him, and tells her father she will choose her mother if they divorce 35 36.

Shared Home and Campus Life

• Back in Jiangcheng, she allows Luo Ye to stay in the apartment for three days, with any extension depending on his behavior 37.
• She seeks Li Xia’s gift advice, then celebrates Luo Ye’s birthday with cake, a pink keyboard, and an unexpected change into a short black dress 40 42.
• Alongside Student Union leadership-transition duties, she continues sharing runs and breakfasts with him. She adopts whatever breakfast he buys as her new routine 43 47.
• When Shuai Kun reports that Luo Ye’s dormmates beat him, she shifts from promising disciplinary action to dismissing the complaint after realizing Luo Ye may be involved 50.

Notable Quotes

“When you introduce yourself in the future, you don't have to tell people everything about yourself.” 25

“Next time, don't buy such expensive things. I can make cheap ingredients taste delicious, too.” 37

Trivia

• Fan Jian originally wanted to name her Su Baifan (“White Rice”). Her mother objected, and she became Su Baizhou (“White Porridge”); “Rice Rice” remained her family nickname 33.
• She is afraid of thunder, freezing in place at sudden thunderclaps despite keeping an expressionless face 2.
• She has low alcohol tolerance; one bottle of green plum wine leaves her cheeks slightly flushed 17.
• Her fixed breakfast originally resulted from difficulty choosing what to eat, rather than a particular preference for those foods 47.
• Photos of her welcome-show performance bring hundreds of new followers to an account otherwise devoted to computer science insights 7.