Chen Jiarui
The Stunning Top Star's Inner Thoughts Leak Out, Turning Everyone's Least Favorite into the Group's Darling
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Chen Jiarui (陈佳蕊) |
| Alias(es) | Chen Ruijia, an alternate rendering used in the text; Jiajia 2 7 149 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Jinyuan Media 41 43 |
| Occupation/Role | Shang Shujue’s assistant 25 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2, under the name Chen Ruijia 2 |
History
Early Survival-Show Work
While wondering how to explain a situation to the ill-tempered Director Yu, Chen Jiarui received advice from Zhang Zhichen. His gentle manner immediately won her over, and she decided to become his fan, convinced that he would debut 2.
She later shouted that Shang Shujue had a phone call just as he was about to step onto the stage. When he asked who had called, she could not answer and guiltily looked away; a call from Song Yanqing then arrived while he was holding the phone 7.
Shang Shujue’s increasingly considerate treatment surprised her. When he returned to the training camp at 12:21 a.m. with food and drinks for her, she took a long time to recover enough to thank him 14.
Livestream Preparations
Chen Jiarui arranged Shang Shujue’s flight to Xia City for a business collaboration and sent him a screenshot of his work schedule. After receiving a red packet, she responded with animated hamster stickers. His private praise of their cuteness was overheard by Song Yanqing, who abruptly became cold and walked away 39.
For the survival-show livestream, she brought professional stylists from Jinyuan Media. Their services also became available to Xu Jiaqiao and Zhang Yunchen when Shang Shujue redirected attention toward the two trainees 41.
When Shang Shujue arrived with a swollen, purple-blue lump on his forehead, she anxiously questioned him about the injury and offered makeup to cover it. She lent him liquid concealer, a fingertip puff, and a small mirror. He praised her choice of concealer and transferred her 3,000 yuan, labeled as a work bonus 43.
After the livestream, she returned his phone and relayed Sister Zhang’s message about recruiting the eliminated trainees into the short-staffed Shangyu. Her report prompted him to contact his brother Shang Shuchen and investigate the company’s situation 54.
Later Assistant Work
Despite receiving a salary increase, Chen Jiarui became uncomfortable with how much time off she was getting. When Shang Shujue called, she eagerly accepted an evening dinner-ordering task and asked him for more work 98.
She later brought him fruit supplied by Zhang Zhichen and offered homemade cake and cookies. Shang Shujue welcomed the sweets because he wanted to get rid of a bitter taste from an earlier meal 106.
During preparations for an all-male dating show, she offered him beauty products but was disappointed when he declined—she had hoped for a chance to knead his soft cheeks. At the venue, she scrutinized the production team’s questions and warned him that a question comparing heterosexuality and homosexuality seemed designed to provoke controversy 148 149.
Personality
Chen Jiarui is attentive and conscientious. Her concern over Shang Shujue’s forehead injury quickly became a stream of questions about treatment and his ability to appear onstage. She also feels uneasy accepting pay without enough work, actively requesting additional duties even after her salary rises 43 98.
She is enthusiastic about gossip and fandom. She admires Zhang Zhichen, enjoys hearing Shang Shujue’s private commentary, and discusses dating-show pairings with her best friend. However, his unexpected insights into the contestants make her more cautious about confidently predicting couples 2 43 154.
Her loyalty to Shang Shujue grows with his kindness. Although she initially finds his changed behavior almost unnervingly normal, she regards this period as the happiest and most carefree of her assistant career. After receiving his work bonus, she jokingly resolves to become his “death warrior,” exempting only her family and Zhang Zhichen from her declaration that nobody may defy him 43.
Abilities & Skills
Hearing Shang Shujue’s Inner Thoughts
Chen Jiarui can hear Shang Shujue’s inner voice 43.
- His unspoken complaints about Song Yanqing fuel her curiosity about their private interactions 43.
- His commentary gives her information about dating-show relationships that she cannot discern from watching the broadcasts alone 154.
Assistant and Production Support
She handles practical arrangements for Shang Shujue’s entertainment work.
- Coordinates flights and work schedules 39.
- Brings company stylists to the survival-show venue 41.
- Holds his phone and relays incoming messages 43 54 149.
- Orders meals and checks potentially contentious production questions 98 149.
Makeup and Baking
- Makeup supplies: Carries liquid concealer, a fingertip puff, and a small mirror. Shang Shujue considers her concealer suitable for the company’s regular makeup artists 43.
- Baking: Makes cake and cookies in her spare time and offers them to Shang Shujue 106.
Relationships
- Shang Shujue — Her employer, whom she addresses as “Brother Jue.” His repeated thanks, gifts, and considerate treatment strengthen her affection and loyalty 14 39 43.
- Zhang Zhichen — Her idol. She becomes his fan after he gently helps her handle a problem involving Director Yu 2 43.
- Song Yanqing — Someone whose relationship with her employer fascinates her. She initially suspects a fight when Shang Shujue returns from being alone with him sporting a forehead injury, though Shang Shujue insists it was accidental 43.