Lin Yang

Biodata

Background / History

Childhood

Lin Yang moved from N City to A City at five after his father earned tens of millions from a business deal. His father enrolled him in a prestigious kindergarten but, preoccupied with work, ignored his requests to leave. Other children mocked his weight, clothes, and family background, excluded him, and pushed him into a muddy puddle 82.

Xu Chao stood up for him and became his first friend. Lin Yang began bringing him cakes and other snacks, regarding him as his hero. He later recalled that Xu Chao alone had accepted him when the class ostracized him and had given him little bear cookies 52 82 83.

Their friendship later became strained: Xu Chao grew angry whenever Lin Yang mentioned their early childhood. Lin Yang nevertheless remained attached to him and kept trying to cheer him up, even when those attempts were rebuffed 63 82.

Fate in the Original Novel

The embedded novel’s account differs from Lin Yang’s memories: it places the beginning of his friendship with Xu Chao at fifteen, after Xu Chao rescued him from kidnappers. Lin Yang explicitly rejects that timeline, stating that they first met at five 7 82.

In that original plot, Lin Yang was disfigured by a black bear during a mountain incident. The social climber he supported with money and entertainment resources later accused him of coercion and released footage to smear him. His father died in anger, Lin Yang subsequently died by suicide, and the family fortune passed to the social climber and Shen Xinbai. These events are described as his original fate, not as outcomes reached in the current storyline 7.

Appearance

• Pink hair distinguishes him at his introduction 7.
• As an adult, he is fair-skinned, slender, and delicate-looking, with round, rabbit-like eyes 54 57.
• As a child, he was dark-skinned and chubby. References to that appearance remain a sore point, especially when Fu Sichen or Xu Zhou calls him “fatty” 52 54.

Personality

Lin Yang is affectionate, generous, and intensely loyal to Xu Chao. He considers abandoning his friend a betrayal, refuses to let Zhou Nan turn him against Xu Chao, and publicly challenges Fu Sichen after seeing him knock Xu Chao unconscious 12 19 74. His generosity can be disproportionate to the kindness shown to him: even an empty promise from Zhou Nan makes him want to buy the man a Maybach 17.

He is trusting and easily carried away by Xu Chao’s exaggerated stories, but he is not incapable of recognizing exploitation. He refuses Zhou Nan’s demands for career assistance and eventually feels relieved to end their relationship 52 82 83. Criticism of his privileged background has also undermined his confidence; despite his vocal ability, sincere praise after a duet leaves him uncertain whether he really performed well 84.

Abilities & Skills

Singing

Lin Yang is the main vocalist of a popular group. His duet with Xu Zhou demonstrates his ability more clearly than the accusations that he owes his position to family money 84.

• Performs “Because of Love” with Xu Zhou, becoming more relaxed and assured as the song continues 84.
• Receives enthusiastic applause and praise for his main-vocalist credentials 84.
• Viewers specifically note the quality of his singing on bar equipment without pitch correction 84.

Dance and Flexibility

• Performs a dance during the show’s talent showcase, though he makes mistakes 11.
• Holds a backbend over Xu Chao and Fu Sichen for their staged three-person pose 48.
• Initially dismisses dance practice as exhausting, relying on the fact that his father sponsors the group’s tour 7.

Financial Resources

• Has access to considerable family wealth and offers to ask his father for more money if Xu Chao needs it 11.
• Transfers ten million to Xu Chao, leaving himself only a few tens of thousands in spending money 11.
• The transfer prevents him from immediately rewarding Zhou Nan with expensive cars and watches 17 18.

Relationships

• Xu Chao — His first and most important friend. Lin Yang remembers their bond from kindergarten, defends him against accusations of manipulation, and values their renewed closeness after a period when Xu Chao barely acknowledged him 52 63 82 94.
• Xu Zhou — Childhood acquaintance, later show partner and developing romantic interest. Xu Zhou teases him about his childhood appearance, carries him, praises his singing, and defends him against insults. When Lin Yang objects to a joke, Xu Zhou explains himself and offers not to repeat it 54 63 81 84 94.
• Zhou Nan — Former crush and temporary on-screen husband. His neglect and exploitation gradually erode Lin Yang’s trust; after Zhou Nan attempts to rape him, Lin Yang ends contact and blocks his calls 19 22 52.
• Fu Sichen — Xu Chao’s husband and a source of friction over access to his friend. Lin Yang is intimidated by his jealousy but appreciates that Xu Chao is happier with him. He still confronts Fu Sichen when he believes Xu Chao has been harmed 15 63 74 83.
• Gu Chengfeng — One of the new guests assigned to partner with Lin Yang. Lin Yang calls him his “backup” to stop him approaching Xu Chao and later chooses him for a duet because of his singing credentials 54 76 83.
• Shen Xinbai — An antagonist who orders Zhou Nan to throw Lin Yang out during the hornet attack and later attempts to undermine his friendship with Xu Chao. Lin Yang rejects his accusations 22 94 95.
• Father — A wealthy businessman who funds Lin Yang’s group tour and provides substantial financial support. During Lin Yang’s childhood, work kept him from responding to his son’s difficulties at kindergarten 7 82.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jungle Survival

Lin Yang enters the dating show despite Xu Chao’s advice to concentrate on his group’s tour. Xu Chao subsequently borrows his available ten million, limiting the lavish gifts Lin Yang would otherwise give Zhou Nan 7 11 17 18.

During the jungle expedition, his trust in Xu Chao protects him from eating berries that give the other contestants diarrhea. When Zhou Nan drops him and injures his ankle, Xu Chao resets it and stays behind so he can rest. Lin Yang firmly chooses to remain with his friend rather than follow the larger group 15 19.

The hornet attack exposes Zhou Nan’s priorities more sharply. At Shen Xinbai’s request, Zhou Nan throws Lin Yang out of the tent, although Lin Yang is protected inside a sleeping bag. Afterward, Zhou Nan’s claim that he acted to protect him begins to lose its credibility 22.

During the mercenary confrontation, Lin Yang enthusiastically supports Xu Chao’s crime-boss impersonation and follows his order to help move the captives away 32.

Breaking with Zhou Nan

After the jungle episode, Lin Yang avoids Zhou Nan but eventually agrees to dinner following repeated coaxing. He refuses Zhou Nan’s requests for career opportunities and demands an apology when the man insults Xu Chao. Zhou Nan then forces him into a car, drives into the wilderness, and attempts to rape him. Lin Yang fights his way out and is left behind 52.

Xu Chao and Fu Sichen come to retrieve him. Lin Yang feels relieved to have Zhou Nan’s intentions made clear and blocks him. Xu Chao arranges the exposure of Zhou Nan’s past scandals; Zhou Nan is removed from the show and receives a police summons 52.

Island and Cruise-Ship Episodes

Lin Yang continues on the show after Zhou Nan’s departure, with Xu Zhou and Gu Chengfeng introduced as prospective partners. His interactions with Xu Zhou develop through teasing, shared activities, and increasingly affectionate gestures 53 54 63 76 81.

His childhood recollections become important to Xu Chao’s returning memories. Sharing cake prompts a remembered image of the young Lin Yang, and his account of kindergarten bullying leaves Xu Chao in tears. Xu Chao also correctly recalls that Lin Yang once gave him an avocado he disliked 81 82 83.

Lin Yang later performs “Because of Love” with Xu Zhou. The audience’s response gives him public recognition for his singing rather than his family connections 84.

Defending Their Friendship

When Shen Xinbai claims Xu Chao treats him as a wallet and lackey, Lin Yang insists that he can judge his friend’s actions for himself. He recalls Xu Chao protecting him from childhood bullies and refuses to let Shen Xinbai drive them apart 94 95.

He also joins the other guests in dismissing Shen Xinbai’s claim that Xu Chao is a transmigrator 95.

Notable Quotes

“He's my friend, not my dad. Does he have to keep me fed too?” 17

“I'm staying with Chaochao. If you want to leave, go.” 19

“He was my first friend, and he's my most important friend!” 94

Trivia

• Lin Yang has loved the Xu family’s crab roe buns since childhood 87.
• Viewers call his pairing with Xu Zhou “Second Silly”; the duet segment also uses “Dumb-and-Dumber CP” 63 84.
• While buying Xu Chao a gift, he refuses the cruise ship’s offer of free merchandise, leaves cash on the counter, and runs off with the purchase. Staff chase him to security, where Xu Zhou resolves the misunderstanding 91.