Fang Yi
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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fang Yi (方宜) |
| Species/Race | Human; described as an ordinary person 138 |
| Gender | Male 134 |
| Age | 21 when he meets Qu Zhaoye; three years older than him 135 136 |
| Occupation/Role | Flower-shop owner and florist 134 135 |
| Status | Engaged to Qu Zhaoye following a one-year time skip 146 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 134, “Extra 4: A Young Man’s Secret Feelings” 134 |
Background / History
Fang Yi grew up without parents and was raised by his grandmother. She left him a small flower shop, giving him a place of his own in the city. Before meeting Qu Zhaoye, he generally ate alone and maintained a quiet, independent life 138.
His beauty attracted many admirers, including wealthy suitors, but their interest often faded once they encountered his particular habits. Some blamed him for being unlike the idealized person they had imagined. Fang Yi politely rejected such admirers and asked them not to contact him again; these experiences later made him wary of Qu Zhaoye’s affection 138 144.
Appearance
- Striking beauty: Su Lin describes him as pretty, and even customers are visibly struck by his face. He is accustomed to being watched while working 134 135.
- Youthful appearance: At twenty-one, he looks younger than the eighteen-year-old Qu Zhaoye, according to Su Lin 135.
- Expressive eyes: His bright eyes and smile particularly captivate Qu Zhaoye 136.
- Clothing: He wears an apricot-colored shawl in the flower shop and a simple white shirt in a photograph sent to Qu Zhaoye. At home, his sleepwear includes a faded light-blue T-shirt and shorts 135 143 144.
Personality
Fang Yi is gentle, quiet, and considerate toward friends and employees. When Su Lin’s KTV becomes short-staffed, he volunteers to help for the evening. He patiently teaches Qu Zhaoye about plant care and regularly reminds Qingqing to travel safely 134 135 137 141.
He is also independent and unwilling to lower his standard of living merely to accommodate a lover. He considers a relationship worthwhile if it improves an already sustainable life, rather than treating romance as a necessity. His serene appearance does not mean he is endlessly accommodating: bad weather can make him too lazy to open the shop, and he dislikes humoring people who do not interest him 138 144.
Although capable of teasing and deliberately flirting, Fang Yi struggles to state his feelings directly. Previous admirers’ disappointment leaves him afraid that Qu Zhaoye will reject his less idealized self. He eventually recognizes that withdrawing without explanation is unfair to Qu Zhaoye and becomes more willing to acknowledge his affection 136 144 145.
Abilities & Skills
Floristry and Plant Care
Fang Yi arranges bouquets for customers and understands the different conditions required by the plants in his shop 135 137.
- Flower arrangement: Prepares and arranges roses for sale 135.
- Plant maintenance: Explains species-specific requirements for sunlight, watering, ventilation, soil, and seasonal protection 137.
- Teaching: His instructions enable Qu Zhaoye to help move and position plants correctly during a later visit 141.
- Flower symbolism: Explains that violets represent eternal love and purity, and recounts their association with Aphrodite’s tears 135.
Preferences & Habits
Food
Fang Yi openly explains his eating preferences rather than expecting Qu Zhaoye to guess them 137.
| Food or Habit | Preference |
|---|---|
| Spiciness | Likes a little heat; finds unspiced food unappealing but cannot tolerate very spicy dishes 137 |
| Scallions, ginger, and garlic | Wants them included in small amounts; particularly dislikes biting into obvious chunks of garlic 137 |
| Meat | Prefers thin slices that absorb flavor; also eats minced meat 137 |
| Rice and portions | Prefers rice and normally has a small appetite, even for dishes he likes 137 |
| Requested lunch | Orders eggplant with minced pork, steamed eggs, stir-fried cucumber, and mushroom soup from Qu Zhaoye 138 |
Items & Companions
- Violet petal — Offered by Qu Zhaoye during his confession and preserved by Fang Yi in a book 136.
- Feifei — A shy paper figure given to him by Qu Zhaoye. Feifei provides companionship, helps with small tasks in the flower shop, and allows Fang Yi to contact Qu Zhaoye through a sensory link 141 142 143 144.
Relationships
- Qu Zhaoye / Longbao — Suitor, boyfriend, and eventual fiancé. Fang Yi begins using his childhood nickname during their courtship; Qu Zhaoye accommodates his food preferences and helps with the flower shop 136 138 141 145 146.
- Su Lin — Friend who introduces the two. She checks with Fang Yi before sharing his contact information and encourages Qu Zhaoye’s pursuit 134 135.
- Qingqing — His flower shop’s only employee. She takes an afternoon off so he can meet Qu Zhaoye and later approves of Qu Zhaoye’s practical help around the shop 135 141.
- Qu Nanzhu — A celestial master Fang Yi has admired since childhood. Fang Yi recognizes Qu Zhaoye through Qu Nanzhu’s livestreams and an old video of Longbao calling for his older brother 136.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Meeting Qu Zhaoye
Fang Yi meets Qu Zhaoye while temporarily serving drinks at Su Lin’s KTV. He had originally come to deliver flowers but stayed to cover an employee’s unexpected absence. Qu Zhaoye notices ghostly qi on him and offers help; Fang Yi subsequently goes to the police, and the ghostly qi is gone by their next meeting 134 136.
After Su Lin passes along his contact information, Fang Yi accepts Qu Zhaoye’s friend request and allows him to visit the flower shop. He initially warns that he is not as good as Qu Zhaoye imagines, but Qu Zhaoye insists that his judgment is not based solely on appearance 135.
Early Courtship
At the shop, Fang Yi questions whether Qu Zhaoye’s feelings will last. Qu Zhaoye asks him to regard his confession as a beginning rather than a promise and offers a violet petal as a token. Fang Yi keeps it and asks permission to call him Longbao 136.
Their time together develops through plant-care lessons, dinner, and a homemade lunch. Qu Zhaoye responds positively to Fang Yi’s dietary preferences and prepares the dishes he requests. Fang Yi praises every dish and eats two large bowls of rice—more than he normally would 137 138 141.
Withdrawal and Acceptance
With Qu Zhaoye returning to the Celestial Master Academy, Fang Yi welcomes Feifei into his daily life. He contacts Qu Zhaoye through the paper figure and sends photographs, including one of himself with Feifei. However, when Qu Zhaoye asks him to say directly whether he likes him, Fang Yi hangs up and withdraws, fearing eventual rejection 142 143 144.
Distracted while trimming flowers, Fang Yi cuts his finger. Feifei alerts Qu Zhaoye to his distress and heals the wound, prompting Qu Zhaoye to visit. Fang Yi stops denying his deliberate flirtation, kisses him, and accepts his request to become boyfriends 145.
Engagement
After they begin dating, Qu Zhaoye shares their photograph with his family with Fang Yi’s permission. Fang Yi asks for more time to prepare before meeting everyone, and Qu Zhaoye agrees. One year later, they hold an engagement party attended by family and friends, while fans continue guessing the identity of Longbao’s partner 146.
Notable Quotes
“I’m not as good as you imagine. I just have a relatively pretty face.” 135
“Congratulations on your new position, boyfriend.” 145