Zhang Zeyang
Honkai: Star Rail: I Moved In with Firefly
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhang Zeyang (张泽阳) |
| Alias(es) | Old Zhang 26 49 |
| Gender | Male 22 |
| Affiliation | Jiangcheng University; Zhang family and Zhang Group 22 47 |
| Occupation/Role | University senior; heir to the Zhang Group, Jiangcheng’s largest internet company 22 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 22, “Still can't let go?” 22 |
Background / History
Childhood and Shen Xue
Zhang Zeyang attended the same schools as Shen Xue from elementary school through high school. They became close after he intervened when other children bullied her. He later discovered that their families had business dealings with each other. Throughout their school years, Shen Xue called him her big brother, and he regarded her as a little sister 49.
Shen Xue confessed to him in high school, but he rejected her because he did not see her romantically. She stopped speaking to him and went abroad after graduation. When she eventually returned, he learned that she had left to cool off after the rejection rather than because she hated him 49.
University Life
At university, Zhang became roommates with Lin Yu, Wang Haonan, and Li Wei. Although he and Lin Yu studied different majors and mostly met in the dormitory, Lin Yu considered him his best friend 22 26.
During the break before his senior year, Zhang’s father confiscated his electronics and restricted him for a month because he was neglecting his studies in favor of entertainment. Zhang complained bitterly about the experience, while Lin Yu felt his father’s intervention was justified 22 23.
Recruiting Lin Yu
On the evening before classes resumed, Zhang invited Lin Yu to their usual barbecue spot. Their conversation shifted from holiday stories to graduation plans, Professor Zhou’s interest in Lin Yu, and an unresolved matter Lin Yu still struggled to let go of. Zhang encouraged him to prioritize his happiness and offered him a position at his family’s company 22.
He followed this with an internship offer, citing Lin Yu’s national computer competition runner-up finish, scholarships, and other honors as reasons an interview was unnecessary. Lin Yu agreed to apply but insisted on following the application process and taking a break first 23.
Zhang then admitted that his father had instructed him to recruit Lin Yu, promising rewards and less pressure if he succeeded. When Lin Yu jokingly threatened to withdraw, Zhang clung to him and begged until he reaffirmed his agreement. After Zhang became drunk, Lin Yu handed him over to the Zhang family’s driver, Li Quan 23.
Investigating Lin Yu and Firefly
Zhang, Wang Haonan, and Li Wei went looking for Lin Yu after he missed their messages and calls about a dorm gathering. Finding him with Firefly, they followed the pair into the cafeteria to investigate their relationship. Firefly detected them and informed Lin Yu, who confronted his roommates 26 27.
Zhang and Wang Haonan asked whether the two were dating. When Lin Yu declined to explain, they stopped pressing and offered either their blessings or help with pursuing her 27.
Reunion with Shen Xue
After Shen Xue returned from abroad, Zhang’s father told him to pick her up. His absence from the roommates’ group chat prompted Wang Haonan to speculate that he was spending romantic time with her 38.
In reality, Zhang remained uncomfortable with her continued pursuit. During a meeting at Sweet Cottage, he sent Lin Yu an urgent plea for help and used his arrival as an excuse to end the encounter. After Shen Xue left, Zhang explained their history and admitted he still saw her as a little sister. Lin Yu suggested considering her as a woman rather than as family, and Zhang agreed to think about that advice 49.
Their discussion then turned to Lin Yu’s hesitation over confessing to Firefly. Zhang urged him to act courageously and promised support if he failed. His encouragement helped Lin Yu resolve to ask Firefly whether she was free the day after tomorrow 49.
Appearance
- Hair: Striking blond hair, conspicuous enough for Lin Yu to spot him easily in a crowded shop 22 49.
- Height and build: Approximately 178 centimeters tall, with a build similar to Lin Yu’s, according to Firefly’s assessment 26.
- Clothing: Wears a flashy, street-punk-style outfit at his barbecue reunion with Lin Yu 22.
Personality
Despite his wealthy upbringing, Zhang is explicitly described as easygoing and free of a spoiled young master’s temper. He enjoys entertainment, drinking, and irreverent banter, frequently trading insults with Lin Yu. His enthusiasm for alcohol exceeds his actual tolerance 22 23.
He is shamelessly theatrical when seeking favors, switching from tearful pleading to smug satisfaction once Lin Yu agrees to the internship. His curiosity about his friend’s love life nevertheless has limits: he stops prying when Lin Yu is unwilling to talk and offers practical encouragement instead 23 27 49.
Relationships
- Lin Yu — Best friend and college roommate. They exchange personal advice, and Zhang tries to recruit him into the family company 22 23 49.
- Wang Haonan — Roommate and fellow gossip enthusiast. Wang later tells Zhang about Lin Yu’s intention to confess to Firefly 26 27 49.
- Li Wei — Roommate who accompanies Zhang and Wang Haonan when they follow Lin Yu and Firefly 26.
- Shen Xue — Childhood friend whose romantic feelings he has not reciprocated; he continues to view her as a younger sister 49.
- His father — The Zhang Group’s boss. He disciplines Zhang over his studies and offers incentives for recruiting Lin Yu 22 23.
- Li Quan / Uncle Li — Zhang family driver, acquainted with Zhang’s roommates through previous outings 23.
Notable Quotes
“If you can't let go, don't! Instead of suffering, think about how to make yourself happy! That's what matters most!” 22
“Some people say a confession is a song of victory, but I think it can also be the bugle of the charge!” 49