Lin Sui

Biodata

Background

Lin Sui belongs to a collateral branch of the Lin Family and has long worked at Song Su’s studio. His known family background made him a trusted choice to manage Lin Fengmian after Song Su signed her son following his departure from his former agency 7 8.

Initially, Lin Sui expected Lin Fengmian’s looks to attract abundant work. He eventually accepted that his artist had little interest in a career, especially with Xia Qinghe financing his idle lifestyle. Rather than continually searching for jobs, Lin Sui began passing along incoming offers and leaving the final decision to Lin Fengmian 8.

He also manages several minor artists, whose acting and variety-show opportunities keep him from depending entirely on Lin Fengmian for income. He considers his abilities limited and is satisfied with his position rather than aspiring to become a top-tier manager 15.

Appearance

• Wears glasses 15.
• When Fan Jing wonders whether he is another of Song Su’s sons, he emphatically denies it; the narration jokes that his looks do not qualify him 27.

Personality

Lin Sui is practical and conscious of his position within the Lin Family. Although he complains about Lin Fengmian’s refusal to work, he respects his artist’s authority over his own career. Even when Yu Huan doubles her offer, Lin Sui takes it back to Lin Fengmian rather than accepting on his behalf 15.

His frustration often takes the form of sarcastic internal commentary. He envies Lin Fengmian’s wealthy best friend and blames Xia Qinghe’s indulgence for making his job nearly impossible. Nevertheless, he genuinely admires Lin Fengmian’s voice and is delighted when he voluntarily considers acting work 7 8 16 22.

He is protective but frequently bewildered by Lin Fengmian and Xia Qinghe’s relationship. He tries to restrain their public behavior, worries about their disputes, and intervenes in a fight despite Secretary Su’s warning—only to be injured himself 31 40 41.

Professional Skills & Duties

Talent Management

Lin Sui handles offers, contracts, and preparation for Lin Fengmian’s entertainment work.

• Communicates refusals to other managers and deals directly with persistent prospective collaborators 15.
• Researches Fan Jing’s adaptation history and the production’s delayed third-male-lead casting 22.
• Supplies the script and original novels, then returns Lin Fengmian’s signed acting contract to Fan Jing 22 23.
• Recognizes that Lin Fengmian’s willingness to work—not merely his looks or access to resources—determines whether he becomes famous 28.

On-Set Support

His responsibilities extend well beyond negotiating jobs.

• Accompanies Lin Fengmian to Hengdian and introduces him to production staff 27 28 29.
• Gets him out of bed and ready for filming despite his tendency to fall asleep while standing 34.
• Collects meals arranged by Xia Qinghe and shares surplus portions with the crew while reserving enough for Lin Fengmian 29 34.
• Reassures the crew that Lin Fengmian is sleeping, rather than in distress, while hanging motionless in a wire rig 34.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yu Huan’s Guest-Vocalist Offer

• Lin Sui pitches a ten-million-yuan appearance requiring Lin Fengmian to sing one song. When ordinary persuasion fails, he invokes Xia Qinghe’s approaching birthday and the awkwardness of buying him a gift with his own money 7.
• He initially presents Yu Huan’s invitation as recognition of Lin Fengmian’s overlooked talent. Lin Fengmian questions whether she instead wants publicity or access to his family connections 8.
• After receiving a refusal, Yu Huan intercepts Lin Sui and raises her offer to twenty million. He becomes suspicious of her motives and relays the proposal, which Lin Fengmian again declines 15.
• At Lin Fengmian’s request, Lin Sui tells Xia Qinghe that his artist has accepted a ten-million-yuan supporting-singer job. His claim that cancellation requires triple compensation backfires: Xia Qinghe immediately offers to cover the penalty and orders him to cancel 16.
• Following Yu Huan’s removal from the show, Lin Sui monitors the online investigation, fearing that it will reach Xia Corporation and implicate Lin Fengmian 19.

Lin Fengmian’s Acting Debut

• Lin Sui is overjoyed when Lin Fengmian considers Fan Jing’s drama and handles the preparations and contract 22 23.
• While collecting him for the trip to Hengdian, he blurts out a remark upon seeing a shirtless Xia Qinghe and gets punched 27.
• He accompanies Lin Fengmian through styling and filming as Yun Yaoxian, managing the practical difficulties caused by his artist’s persistent sleepiness 28 29 34.
• When Lin Fengmian and Xia Qinghe jokingly lean in for a kiss on set, Lin Sui places a cup between their mouths to stop them 31.

Lanhai Hospital Visit and Falling-Out

• After days of traveling together, Lin Fengmian asks Chen Xiaohua to arrange a room so Lin Sui can rest 37.
• Lin Sui accompanies the apparently unresponsive Lin Fengmian to hospital and interrupts the emergency examination to explain that he is simply asleep 39.
• When Lin Fengmian later fights with Xia Qinghe, Lin Sui attempts to separate them and receives a kick to the stomach and a punch to the eye. Secretary Su pulls him to safety and advises him not to interfere in their disputes 40.
• Secretary Su explains that Xia Qinghe is Lin Fengmian’s “Abeibei,” or comfort object. Lin Sui understands the comparison through his own daughter’s attachment to her teddy bear 40.
• He worries that the subsequent quarrel may be irreparable and later gives Song Su a detailed account of the hotel fight 41 44.

Relationships

• Lin Fengmian — Artist and relative from the Lin Family’s main branch. Lin Sui respects his decisions while handling work arrangements and much of his daily care during filming 8 15 34.
• Song Su — Employer and Lin Fengmian’s mother. Her studio supports the other artists he manages, and she consults him about her son’s conflict with Xia Qinghe 15 44.
• Xia Qinghe — Lin Fengmian’s wealthy best friend and a frequent obstacle to Lin Sui’s efforts to get him working. Xia also entrusts him with instructions about Lin Fengmian’s meals 16 34.
• Secretary Su — Helps him access Xia Qinghe’s residence, rescues him from the hotel fight, and shares hard-earned advice about dealing with their employers 27 40.
• Fan Jing — Professional contact for Lin Fengmian’s acting role; Lin Sui researches her work and handles the contract with her 22 23.
• Yu Huan — Prospective collaborator whose persistence makes him question her intentions 15.

Notable Quotes

“I didn’t turn you down. My artist did.” 15

“We’re in public. You two might have no shame, but I do.” 31

Trivia

• He does not smoke 15.
• Despite being older than Lin Fengmian, he excitedly calls him “Bro” when he finally shows interest in work. Lin Fengmian points out that Song Su would scold him for letting the older Lin Sui address him that way 22.