Su Weiwang

Biodata

Background

Childhood and the Su Family

Su Weiwang grew up with adoptive parents who neglected and mistreated him. They made him collect bottles to buy books, gave him scavenged food despite having fresh food at home, and eventually left him to support himself. He also earned his own school fees 138 141.

Learning that he was not their biological child briefly renewed his hope of finding caring parents. His reunion with the wealthy Su family instead left him feeling appraised like an object. He refused to remain with them and supported himself through work 27 90.

Although initially presented as the true heir displaced by Su Yu, Su Weiwang was not part of a straightforward exchange between two families. Later revelations established that the old man involved in the wider conspiracy had arranged his adoption; his adoptive parents had no biological children and were not Su Yu’s birth parents 107 117.

Forced Participation in the Dating Show

The Su family cut off Su Weiwang’s sources of part-time work to pressure him into joining the dating show as a stepping stone for Su Yu. He agreed on the condition that he could completely sever ties with both families. When asked publicly why he joined, he answered that it was for money 69.

Appearance

Su Weiwang has a slight build and coffee-brown irises. Shen Rui stands approximately a full head taller than him 20 31 53.

• Hat: He uses it to make himself less conspicuous, including pulling it lower when the heirs scandal draws attention to him 27 52.
• Work attire: At the cake shop, he wears a uniform and mask; his coworkers initially seldom see his full face 136.

Personality

Su Weiwang has severe social anxiety. Early in the show, he trembles while speaking into a microphone, keeps his head lowered, and avoids conversation whenever possible. Unexpected touch and close proximity can overwhelm him: during the role-playing game, his monitored heart rate rises above 120 when Shen Ting and Yan Yi approach too closely 5 6 9 35 52.

His reserve does not prevent him from being observant or direct. He openly questions Shen Rui’s contradictory behavior toward Su Yu and later rejects the Su family’s public claim that they excluded him from events out of consideration for his anxiety. He cares less about the family scandal itself than about the unwanted recognition disrupting his part-time work 20 31 90.

He often expresses affection through actions rather than speeches. He quietly prepares a balanced bowl of food for Shen Rui and anxiously checks him for injuries after the sheep-herding incident 35 91. By the cake-shop extras, his anxiety has improved considerably, though crowds still make his hands tremble 136.

His later assertiveness is strongest when protecting himself or Shen Rui. After confronting his adoptive parents, he concludes that weakness and avoidance will not resolve his problems and becomes more willing to follow his own wishes 141 142.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Growing Close to Shen Rui

Su Weiwang and Shen Rui’s first date ends with a peaceful lunch, unlike the other pairings’ disastrous outings. Their early physical closeness is more embarrassing than reassuring for Su Weiwang: when Shen Rui carries him away from the haunted-house “monster,” he instinctively struggles because the bridal carry attracts precisely the attention he fears 11 12.

Shen Rui’s apparent attraction to Su Yu initially complicates their connection. During the water-splashing game, he takes a towel from Su Weiwang and gives it to Su Yu, leaving himself without one when he is drenched. Su Weiwang later asks directly why Shen Rui alternates between attending to Su Yu and avoiding him. Shen Rui admits his confusion but makes clear that he wants to partner with Su Weiwang 16 20.

Their relationship develops through small acts of trust. They complete a twenty-second eye-contact challenge, Su Weiwang brings Shen Rui food without a word, and Shen Rui places a headlamp on him during mushroom picking, asking him to lead the way. During the role-playing game, they agree to capture each other rather than fight 20 35 37 53.

Su Weiwang eventually names Shen Rui as the guest with whom he has the best rapport. Later, Shen Rui teaches him to ride and chooses to stay beside him during the race rather than compete for first place. Su Weiwang’s imagined wedding begins to include the man beside him: a lawn, flowers, balloons, and the person he likes 61 86 87 97.

The Real-and-Fake-Heir Scandal

Shen Rui reveals the distinction between Su Yu and Su Weiwang during a livestream, sending the Su family controversy onto trending searches. The Su parents plan to claim that both boys were treated as their own and that Su Weiwang merely avoided public events because of social anxiety 26 27.

Su Weiwang accepts the sincerity of Shen Rui’s subsequent apology and replies with a simple “Good night.” Later, when a viewer asks about the family’s explanation, he publicly states that he has never spent a single day living with the Su family and that they have never asked after him 31 90.

Kidnapping and Separation from the Su Family

The Su family hires men to abduct Su Weiwang from his apartment. After overhearing the kidnappers discuss their assignment, Shen Rui rushes upstairs, breaks through the door, and frees him. Shen Rui injures his arm blocking a stool, then takes the shaken Su Weiwang to the Shen family home for medical help 100 101.

Shen Ting suspects that the Su parents want to reclaim Su Weiwang because of his rising popularity and obvious connection to Shen Rui. Su Weiwang has reached the show’s top five in audience traffic, while Su Yu’s scandals have diminished his value to the family 101.

After evidence of the Su family’s tax evasion brings down its business, Su Weiwang has Shen Rui prepare an agreement severing family ties. Both biological parents sign. Su Weiwang remains composed throughout the meeting and leaves with Shen Rui 109.

Cake-Shop Work and the Adoptive Parents’ Demands

In the extras, Su Weiwang works at a cake shop and openly identifies Shen Rui as his boyfriend to a coworker. Their dates include an amusement-park visit and a kiss at the top of a Ferris wheel 136 137.

His adoptive parents later force their way into his apartment and demand one million a month after learning that he is dating the Shen family’s eldest son. Su Weiwang refuses, recounts their mistreatment, and overturns the dining table while ordering them out. Hot soup scalds his foot, and the confrontation leaves him withdrawn and tearful 138.

Shen Rui notices his unanswered message, finds him after work, and takes him to hospital. An investigation reveals that the adoptive parents owe more than three million and are targeting Su Weiwang rather than selling their remaining house 139.

When the couple visits the adoptive parents’ village, the parents refuse to sign a separation agreement. After his adoptive mother attacks Shen Rui, Su Weiwang strikes her with a bamboo pole and shields him. He threatens legal action, citing neighbors and former teachers who can testify about his upbringing. Both adoptive parents finally sign 140 141.

Engagement

After securing the agreement, Su Weiwang initially stores it beneath his mattress alongside important documents and money. Shen Rui replaces this arrangement with a safe and continues caring for him while his foot heals 142.

Later, Shen Ting draws Su Weiwang away from work under the pretext of spending the day together. Shen Rui surprises him with a proposal arranged around his stated dream of a lawn wedding with balloons and the person he loves. With the Shen family, Yan Yi, and his cake-shop colleagues present, Su Weiwang accepts and receives a silver ring 142.

Abilities & Skills

Cooking and Baking

Su Weiwang prepares food for himself and participates in the show’s cooking tasks 81 138.

• Cooks alongside Bai Yuanyuan and agrees to share their meal with Shen Ting and Yan Yi 81.
• Asks his cake-shop manager to teach him how to make cookies; he is still learning rather than an established baker 139.

Horse Riding

Su Weiwang learns to ride during the show, with Shen Rui initially leading his horse and explaining how to hold the reins and position his legs 86.

• Progresses from a nervous first ride to riding alongside Shen Rui in a race 86 87.
• Remains considerably less experienced than Shen Rui, whose decision to accompany him costs them a competitive placing 87.

Relationships

• Shen Rui — Boyfriend and eventual fiancé. Their connection grows from quiet companionship on the show into mutual trust; Shen Rui helps him confront both families, while Su Weiwang forcefully protects him during the final dispute with his adoptive parents 20 109 136 141 142.
• Shen Ting — Shen Rui’s younger brother. He challenges Su Yu’s account of the Su family situation, respects Su Weiwang’s need for personal space, and later helps arrange the proposal 35 52 142.
• Su Yu — The Su family’s false heir. Su Weiwang recoils from his insincere concern and contradicts the claim that the family kept him out of public view for his own benefit 28 35 90.
• Biological parents — Estranged. They pressure him into the show, arrange his kidnapping, and ultimately sign the agreement ending their family relationship 69 100 109.
• Adoptive parents — Estranged. Their childhood neglect and later demands for money culminate in a confrontation and a signed separation agreement 138 141.
• Uncle Yang — Neighbor who checks on the disturbance at his apartment and comforts him after his adoptive parents leave 138.
• Cake-shop manager and coworkers — Supportive colleagues who help with shifts, teach him cookie-making, and attend Shen Rui’s proposal 136 139 142.

Original-Story Fate

• In the original story known to Shen Ting, Su Yu’s fans harass Su Weiwang until he breaks down. Some locate his rented home and inflict severe physical and psychological harm before he can fully sever his family ties 69.
• Shen Ting hopes that Shen Rui’s presence will prevent that outcome; in the depicted storyline, Su Weiwang survives the kidnapping, gains independence from both families, and becomes engaged 69 100 109 141 142.

Notable Quotes

“They weren't looking out for me. To be precise, I've never spent a single day living with the Su Family, and they've never asked about me.” 90

“I'd like it to be on a big lawn, with flowers, balloons, and the person I like~” 97

“I won't give you a single cent, and your debts have nothing whatsoever to do with me.” 141