Chaochao

Biodata

Background / History

Chaochao lost his biological parents in an accident when he was six months old. His father was Bo Yizhou’s adopted older brother. After distant relatives fought over custody to obtain his father’s inheritance—even coming to blows at the funeral—Bo Yizhou adopted him at his parents’ suggestion. The Bo Family’s standing protected Chaochao from further interference. Chaochao knows about his adoption 7 105.

Bo Yizhou initially gave him limited attention because of work. Chaochao was accustomed to sleeping alone and being taken to kindergarten by the family driver, but wanted more parental companionship. Hearing that Suisui often slept with his parents prompted him to ask whether he could sleep with both of his fathers 7 71.

On the night Gu Wancheng transmigrates, Chaochao comes to his door barefoot, carrying a pillow. Although frightened of the thunder himself, he claims he has come to protect Daddy. His presence eases Gu Wancheng’s fear and uncertainty, and the two quickly grow close 1.

Gu Wancheng’s knowledge of the original novel includes a future in which the original owner dies and Chaochao develops depression. He resolves to prevent that outcome; it is not Chaochao’s condition in the unfolding story 3.

Appearance

• Hair: Slightly curly and fluffy, often sticking up after sleep. Gu Wancheng compares him to a little curly-haired puppy 1 5 142.
• Face: Round cheeks and large, doll-like eyes; his eyes curve into crescents when he smiles 54 90 118.
• Build: Fair-skinned, chubby, and solidly built. Gu Wancheng repeatedly remarks on his weight when carrying him 9 49 94.
• Notable clothing: Wears a bunny-eared hoodie matching Suisui’s 85.

Personality

Chaochao is energetic, talkative, and eager for praise. He enthusiastically introduces himself to livestream viewers and proudly shares his achievements with Gu Wancheng. Compliments can leave him blushing and visibly delighted 17 37 56 97.

Beneath his confidence, he is sensitive to whether his parents are paying attention to him. Teacher Yu notices his disappointment when only the driver collects him from school. He also becomes jealous when Gu Wancheng pats other children’s heads, initially expecting Daddy to recognize his feelings without explanation. Eventually, he directly asks whether Gu Wancheng now likes other children instead 27 34 57 71.

He likes acting older and more capable than he is. He claims to protect Gu Wancheng from thunder, offers to undertake hard work for him, and sometimes privately treats Daddy as the younger child. His concern is also practical: when Gu Wancheng’s voice sounds wrong, Chaochao offers to cancel their amusement-park trip and brings him warm water 1 26 36 67.

Homework is his persistent weakness. He seeks help, bargains for reduced assignments, procrastinates, and becomes alarmed by threats of additional work. Food, praise, surprises, and the prospect of visiting Suisui are effective incentives 6 26 127 131 181.

Abilities & Skills

Physical Aptitude

• Shows a talent for movement and finishes first in the children’s frog-jump activity, moving noticeably faster than the others 97.
• Gets up early to exercise because he wants to become strong enough to carry Suisui 95 105.
• Expresses interest in learning sanda after hearing Gu Wancheng describe it. Training has not begun: Gu Wancheng later decides to wait until he is five 118 127.

Learning and Schoolwork

• Learns to solve a combined subtraction-and-addition problem when Gu Wancheng breaks it into steps, then continues the remaining questions himself 6.
• Later completes a homework assignment well enough to surprise Gu Wancheng, although his untidy handwriting prompts plans for additional practice 127.
• Accepts reading instruction from Suisui despite having visited to play rather than study 79.
• Begins pen-control and handwriting exercises under Gu Wancheng’s supervision, with breaks when his hand becomes tired 131.

Everyday and Practical Skills

• Brushes his teeth while standing on a stool and can bathe himself 2 9.
• Assembles three sandwiches for a breakfast mission after Old Wang prepares the ingredients. The attempt is messy, and the fillings fall out when he picks one up 85.
• Picks blueberries, helps collect vegetables, and learns to plant crown daisy seedlings during filming 25 89 94.
• Pulls up a large napa cabbage through persistence, although the final tug sends him onto his bottom 89.

Relationships

• Gu Wancheng — Stepfather, addressed as “Daddy” or “Dad.” Their bond grows through shared sleep, cartoons, homework, meals, and filming. Chaochao is affectionate and protective toward him, but possessive of his attention 1 5 26 57.
• Bo Yizhou — Adoptive father, addressed as “Father.” Chaochao eagerly seeks his company but dreads his homework requirements. Bo Yizhou regards him as the future Bo Family heir and expects him to learn accordingly 6 7 135.
• Suisui — Neighbor and closest friend in Chaochao’s eyes. Suisui initially distinguishes being friends from being best friends, but Chaochao persists, visits frequently, accepts his reading lessons, and shares food and activities with him 17 79 121 131 181.
• An’an — Kindergarten friend, whom Chaochao calls his second-best friend. She offers to help him obtain Suisui’s forgiveness, and he admires her intelligence and many classroom reward flowers 73 85.
• Xiaolin — Friend from the reality show. Gives Chaochao a moon snail, invites him over for apple pie, and joins him in gathering the other children to play 34 36 59.
• Mi Tu — Fellow child participant. Chaochao shares blueberries with her, although he becomes jealous when Gu Wancheng shows her affection 27 41.
• Tongtong and Zuozuo — Playmates during filming. Tongtong gives him the pink bucket she does not want; the three later display their shellfish pets together 35 41.
• Wen Shuyu and Bo Ting — Grandparents. Chaochao visits their old residence, celebrates their cat’s birthday, and turns to them for help when his parents reprimand him 142 179 180.
• Butler Chen — Household caregiver whom he calls “Grandpa Butler.” Supervises his television time and accompanies him to Suisui’s home 2 4 79.
• Teacher Yu — Kindergarten teacher. Recognizes his need for parental attention, encourages his fathers to collect him more often, and contacts Gu Wancheng when he develops a fever 71 188.
• Snowball — Cat at his grandparents’ residence. Chaochao brings toys selected by himself and Suisui for Snowball’s first birthday and plays with him while fish treats are prepared 142 143.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Island Filming

Chaochao joins Gu Wancheng on Hello, Baby, introducing himself to viewers as “Daddy and Father’s precious baby.” On the island, he accompanies Gu Wancheng in searching for supplies, spots a seasoning box in a tree, and helps pick wild blueberries. After secretly eating berries instead of collecting them, he admits his mistake and resumes picking properly 17 25.

He befriends the other children, leads them to the blueberry bushes, and joins shellfish gathering and group games. His attachment to Gu Wancheng also becomes more apparent: he sulks over Daddy’s attention to other children before finally voicing his jealousy 27 36 41 57.

His appearance produces an enthusiastic audience response. Screenshots of him holding out a bowl for porridge become begging-for-money memes, which viewers successfully use to obtain red packets from older relatives 40.

Kindergarten and Suisui

After Teacher Yu explains how much parental pickups mean to Chaochao, Gu Wancheng promises that he and Bo Yizhou will collect him more often. Both attend his kindergarten parent meeting, where Chaochao reunites with An’an and discusses winning Suisui’s forgiveness 71 73.

His friendship with Suisui develops through persistent visits, video calls, reading lessons, Lego, and sleepovers. He repeatedly invites Suisui into activities he enjoys, including making croquettes, and saves an extra cake for him 79 95 121 131 181.

Later Filming and Family Life

Chaochao’s later show activities include making breakfast, harvesting vegetables, planting seedlings, and winning the frog-jump contest. On the grassland trip, he angrily confronts his fathers after they forget him while riding, then forgives them after Bo Yizhou takes him horseback riding. At the final bonfire party, he asks to return someday with Suisui 85 89 94 97 175.

Away from filming, homework remains a recurring source of conflict. Gu Wancheng introduces handwriting practice, while Bo Yizhou triples Chaochao’s assignments after he plays in the mud despite repeated warnings 131 179.

Fever and Ending

Chaochao develops a slight fever at kindergarten. Teacher Yu gives him medicine and contacts Gu Wancheng, who collects him and takes him home to the waiting family doctor. Although tired and dizzy, Chaochao still asks for spicy food and insists that injections do not frighten him 188.

By the ending, he says he is better. Gu Wancheng and Bo Yizhou arrange for him to stay with Suisui while they travel for a few days. He initially wonders whether Daddy no longer wants to raise him, but eagerly agrees after reassurance, asking his fathers to call and bring presents 190.

Possessions & Pets

• Phone watch — Receives messages and allows him to call Suisui 73 181.
• Pink bucket — Obtained by swapping with Tongtong during shellfish gathering 35.
• Pangpang — Shellfish pet found for him by Gu Wancheng; described as a moon scallop or moon clam 41 49.
• Yellow duck bath toy — Returned by Gu Wancheng while preparing him for bed in the bamboo hut 49.
• Chibi portrait — Drawing of his curly-haired likeness by Gu Wancheng, which he proudly shows his friends 54.
• Pinkie Pie balloons — Gu Wancheng buys him two during their visit to Cute Detective Zoo 151.

Preferences

• Cartoon: Loves My Little Pony and repeatedly asks permission to watch it 2 4 8.
• Color: Likes pink and specifically requests a pink bucket 35.
• Food: Claims to like eating everything except cilantro, fish mint, coffee, and tea. Later requests croquettes and spicy food 17 181 188.
• Play: Enjoys Lego, playing with friends, zoo outings, and mud—even after being warned not to play in it 59 121 151 179.
• Fears: Is afraid of thunder but says he is not afraid of injections 1 188.

Notable Quotes

“Hello, everyone! I’m Chaochao, Daddy and Father’s precious baby.” 17

“It’s not nonsense. I have to protect you. How could I let you do hard labor?” 26

“Okay. I’ll work hard to become Suisui’s best friend.” 79

“I’m a little dizzy. My head is full of so much knowledge that it’s gotten really heavy.” 188