Jian Yue

Biodata

Appearance

• Overall appearance: Handsome, with a youthful “wolfdog” look. His half-lidded gaze gives him a wild, intimidating edge 13.
• Eyes: Naturally round and gentle-looking. He habitually narrows them to appear fiercer; others usually mistake his occasional wide-eyed expression for surprise 94.
• Concert styling: Wears two artificial white jasmine flowers, one large and one small, beside the outer corner of his eye for his stadium performance 137.

Personality

Jian Yue is outspoken and openly sarcastic, particularly toward behavior he considers manipulative. He recognizes Jiang Yu's attempt to turn the group against the absent Gu Wancheng and immediately points out that Gu is not late. He later criticizes Jiang Yu for acting exhausted after cutting only a few vegetables, without softening his words for the livestream 19 52.

His cool public image contrasts with his childish enthusiasm offstage. He trades three days of dishwashing for the chance to play with Gu Wancheng's stick, then enthusiastically swings it through the grass. He also celebrates successfully making a single bar of handmade soap 42 101.

He freely admits that he is lazy and cannot cook. Although confident when teasing others, he becomes flustered by Chu Yi'an's direct romantic advances. He nevertheless asserts his independence, objecting when Chu tells him to stay close during a shopping trip as though he were a child 46 51 104.

Abilities & Skills

Singing

An established singer whose live performances feature powerful, repeated high notes 4 137.

• Opens his stadium concert with high notes and continues using them throughout the performance 137.
• Impresses Gu Wancheng with his vocal power and lung capacity 137.
• His frightened scream at a caterpillar prompts viewers to joke that they are hearing his “high notes” 24.

Cooking and Camp Chores

Jian Yue has little culinary experience and relies on more capable cast members during the wilderness tasks 22 29.

• Admits that he cannot cook; Zuozuo's recollection of his previous dishes does little to reassure either brother 22.
• Remembers that the group needs firewood, but asks who can start a fire and immediately hands the lighter to Chu Yi'an 29.
• Has never cut raw meat before the group's lunch preparations. With Chu's guidance, he corrects uneven pieces by cutting the thicker ones again 60.

Drawing and Handicrafts

His drawing difficulties affect the cast's relay challenge, although he later completes a handmade craft successfully 55 101.

• Draws a moon snail that resembles a flying saucer. Subsequent participants develop it into a space scene, causing the relay to miss its original subject 55.
• Successfully makes a bar of handmade soap and proudly shows it off 101.

History

Joining *Hello, Baby*

Jian Yue is announced as an accomplished singer joining the parenting program. He participates with his four-year-old younger brother, Zuozuo, rather than with a child of his own 4 18 29 39.

The opening livestream catches him answering his door half-asleep at six in the morning. Irritated by Director Chen Liqing's surprise visit, he nevertheless lets the camera crew enter Zuozuo's bedroom and film him sleeping 13.

At the cast gathering, he challenges Jiang Yu's insinuation that the unidentified non-celebrity guest is inconsiderately keeping everyone waiting. His defense of the guest sparks an argument between Jiang Yu's fans and the brothers' larger fan base 19.

Wilderness Filming

The show's survival premise catches Jian Yue off guard: he had expected a parenting program, not a wilderness challenge. His lack of cooking experience becomes an immediate concern for both him and Zuozuo 21 22.

He works with the other guests to gather food and prepare camp meals. Chu Yi'an becomes a frequent source of practical help, starting the fire and explaining how to cook rice. Jian Yue repeatedly calls him “hero,” even after Chu asks him to stop 29.

When Zuozuo wants a moon clam, Chu finds one and gives it to Jian Yue. He also steadies Jian Yue by the waist after the latter stands too quickly and becomes dizzy 38.

Chu Yi'an's Courtship

Chu Yi'an visits Jian Yue's room at night and directly confesses his feelings. Jian Yue initially argues that they are unsuitable because of their five-year age difference and contrasting personalities, but ultimately says that he will think about it. After Chu promises him valley irises, Jian Yue looks up their meaning—“brave and persistent love”—and is visibly affected 51.

He sleeps poorly and tries to keep his distance the following morning, prompting Chu to tell him that he does not need to avoid him. By their later gathering at Zhao Chengyu's home, Jian Yue carries a valley iris phone charm, and Chu openly acknowledges that he is pursuing him 52 83.

Their relationship grows closer after another late-night visit. At that stage, Jian Yue has not explicitly agreed to date, although Chu already treats himself as his boyfriend. Jian Yue gradually becomes more comfortable accepting his affection, eventually lying across Chu's lap for a massage during their journey home 99 120.

During a later backstage visit, Jian Yue initiates a brief kiss and promises to visit Chu after his departure. He also learns that Chu studied makeup application after remembering an offhand remark Jian Yue made in an interview 127.

Concert and Later Filming

Jian Yue gives Gu Wancheng's family three front-row tickets to his concert and arranges for Chu Yi'an to meet them at the entrance. His performance draws enthusiastic cheers, and he treats the group to dinner afterward 127 136 137.

During the grassland filming, he reinforces the instruction that Zuozuo must not approach unfamiliar sheep. He later punishes Zuozuo for playing with bugs again, taking him out of camera view first. His sternness leaves the other children wary of him 158 163.

Relationships

• Jian Dan / Zuozuo — His four-year-old younger brother and show companion. Their relationship combines affection with relentless teasing: Jian Yue uses an alarming novelty clock to wake him and bargains a sought-after shellfish for two months of dishwashing and sweeping. He also disciplines Zuozuo for handling bugs, citing an earlier incident that left the boy's hand swollen and itchy. After laughing when Zuozuo's feet fall asleep, he apologizes; Zuozuo demands three fried chicken meals before forgiving him 17 24 39 113.
• Chu Yi'an — His younger romantic pursuer and eventual intimate companion. Chu provides practical care, confesses first, and steadily wins his affection. Jian Yue's early hesitation develops into accepting touch, initiating kisses, and making plans to visit him 29 51 120 127.
• Cheng Yan — His cousin and accompanying guest during the village filming. Their exchanges are combative and teasing; Cheng Yan frequently complains about Jian Yue's romance while being left to look after Zuozuo 86 91 107.
• Gu Wancheng — A fellow cast member and friend who enthusiastically follows his developing relationship with Chu. They share playful interests, gather food together, and later take turns trying to overcome their losing streak at Fight the Landlord 42 52 171.
• Chaochao — Gu Wancheng's son, whom he frequently teases. Chaochao initially mistakes the implications of calling him “big brother,” later objects to having his cheek pinched, and receives an artificial jasmine flower from him before the concert 20 29 137.
• Jiang Yu — A fellow guest whose affected helplessness and insinuations Jian Yue openly dislikes. Their confrontations repeatedly trigger disputes between their fans 19 52.
• Chen Liqing — The show's director and a frequent target of his complaints. Jian Yue resents the surprise early filming and survival demands; during the planting task, he persuades Chen to demonstrate turning the soil himself 13 21 28 93.

Notable Items

• Novelty alarm clock — An ugly, abstract clock with mismatched flashing eyes and a large, bloody-looking mouth with vegetable leaves stuck to it. Jian Yue uses it to wake Zuozuo and threatens to bring it along 17.
• Valley iris phone charm — A flower-shaped charm he repeatedly handles during the gathering where Chu publicly confirms his courtship 83.
• Embroidered handkerchief — Lent to him by Chu while planting vegetables; one corner bears the character “Yi” 93.
• Silver bell chain — Presented by Chu as an anklet. Jian Yue later promises to wear it in connection with Chu's fishing performance, and Chu subsequently fastens it around his wrist 101 102 103 105.

Notable Quotes

“He's not late. What are you getting so worked up for?” 19

“I like someone who's good at cooking, because I can't cook and I'm very lazy.” 46

“Gender isn't a hard requirement. Species is.” 46

Trivia

• The brothers' supporters call themselves the Zuo-You army 13.
• His concert audience includes fans who call him “Youyou” and shout, “Mommy loves you!” 137.
• He considers his luck consistently poor. Changing seats does not improve his Fight the Landlord results, and he says that his occasional fishing attempts usually end empty-handed 102 171.