Jian Yuanjia

Biodata

Background / History

Family and Entertainment Career

Jian Yuanjia comes from the wealthy Jian Family. He is confident enough in his family’s standing to dismiss his manager’s warnings about offending the Bai Family, declaring that the Jians have no reason to fear them. His older brother, Jian Yuanxiu, is later described as having a similarly sharp tongue and unconventional train of thought 74 179.

An established singer, Jian continues recording shows while appearing on variety programs. His manager describes his career as being on the rise and worries that an unexpected relationship announcement could cost him fans and contracts 9 124.

*Ideal Life*: Friendship and Rivalries

During the Wuzhen challenge, Jian joins Ji Nanshu, Chu Mo, and Cen Yan’s team. He immediately clashes with Bai Nanchen, mocking his attempt to retain the shared starting money and becoming determined to beat him. His team ultimately wins the food task with twelve containers of leftovers, only to discover that its promised feast consists of raw ingredients 10 13 14.

His impulsive speech also makes him a frequent target of Director Yang’s teasing. After Ji Nanshu prompts him to criticize Yang’s previous dating show, Jian enthusiastically calls the production shameless—without noticing the director standing behind him 9.

At a crowded market, Jian pins down a man who has harassed Ji Nanshu. Cen Yan helps restrain him, and Ji Nanshu identifies him to the police as murderer Liu Haoqiang. Afterward, Jian argues that Ji Nanshu deserves praise, hoping the good deed will secure food for their team 20 21.

In the third episode, Jian’s complaint about beach litter becomes a trending topic after he announces that he would hire cleaners for eight hundred yuan a day. He also befriends Jin Shi by treating him like an old acquaintance and pulling him into the cleanup 59 200.

Courtship with Jin Shi

Jian’s easy familiarity attracts Jin Shi, who is struck by his lack of fear or ulterior motives. After their first episode together, Jin Shi keeps thinking about him and arranges to return to the show 200.

During a horror escape-room challenge, a falling prop skull sends Jian into Jin Shi’s arms. Later, Jian admires and touches Jin Shi’s muscles; Jin Shi responds by restraining and kissing him without waiting for his agreement. Furious over losing his first kiss, Jian tries to change rooms, but Jin Shi carries him back 78 81 201.

After filming, Jin Shi adds himself to Jian’s phone despite his refusal and begins sending him messages, often featuring food he has cooked. Jian initially gives few replies. When Jin Shi eventually asks him out by message, Jian objects that a confession should not be made over the phone 201.

Jin Shi promptly arrives at his building with gardenias and a pair of rings. Jian accepts the confession by asking Jin Shi to put a ring on him. Two days later, he rides as Jin Shi’s passenger in a motorcycle race; after winning, Jin Shi transfers the prize money to him. Their outing also includes a visit to Jian’s horse ranch 202.

Public Relationship

Jian grows attached to Jin Shi but is hurt by his habit of leaving after Jian falls asleep. When Xia Hong takes an interest in their closeness, Jin Shi secretly borrows Chu Mo’s men to protect Jian. That night, he promises not to leave and remains until morning, preparing breakfast 123.

Jian later announces “I’m dating someone!” on Weibo before consulting his manager. Contrary to the manager’s fears, the responses he shows are enthusiastic, with fans joking about becoming parental fans and gaining a son-in-law 124.

The couple subsequently appears on Director Yang’s dating show. Their home livestream features Jin Shi making breakfast and Jian reluctantly surrendering two portions to the production crew. They score eleven correct answers in the partner-knowledge game and later place third in a wild-vegetable-digging challenge 139 141 161.

Xia Hong’s Hostage Plot

Ji Nanshu anticipates that Xia Hong will target Jian because of their friendship and asks Xianggu and Fu Yu to protect and track him. Xia Hong ultimately orders the undercover Jin Shi to abduct Jian and uses a farmhouse rigged with explosives as a trap for Ji Nanshu 190 203.

While captive, Jian remains outspoken. When Xia Hong demands to know why he is not eating, he points out that his hands are tied. Jin Shi stays beside him and promises to explain afterward. Following the resolution of Xia Hong’s plot, Jian reconciles with Jin Shi, chiefly relieved that his boyfriend is not a villain 190 194.

Marriage

After taking Jin Shi home to meet his family, Jian initiates their marriage registration the following day. He posts a photograph of the certificate on Weibo, nearly crashing the platform, notifies his manager, and switches off his phone to avoid interruptions. The couple then leaves for a honeymoon on an island abroad 203.

Appearance

• Handsome, youthful features: His face is described as handsome, while Jin Shi compares his delicate looks to a puppy 9 201.
• Fair skin and expressive reactions: He blushes visibly when flustered and often pouts or bristles when teased 81 124.
• Defined waistline: A raised shirt reveals his V-lines; although he admires Jin Shi’s muscular build, his manager does not allow him to develop a similar physique 81.
• Hamster-like cheeks: Jin Shi compares his puffed cheeks while eating to a little hamster’s 124.

Personality

Jian is talkative, impulsive, and blunt. His mouth frequently moves faster than his judgment, whether he is laughing at Yu Lu’s self-deprecating joke, criticizing Director Yang within earshot, or insulting Ji Nanshu’s disastrous cooking. Cen Yan routinely cuts him off before he causes further trouble 8 9 169 177.

His sharp tongue is paired with strong loyalty. During the campaign against Ji Nanshu, Jian publicly defends him and calls out Bai Nanyu’s supposedly supportive post as hypocrisy. His manager confiscates his phone, but Jian remains unrepentant, privately noting that he has another phone and alternate accounts 74.

He is unusually familiar with strangers and has little instinctive fear of Jin Shi. That confidence does not extend to horror attractions: in the escape room, he trembles, refuses to look at the prop skull, and clings to Jin Shi for safety 78 200.

Food strongly motivates him. The prospect of missing meals drives him to work harder at livestream sales and competition tasks. With Jin Shi, he is affectionate but easily embarrassed, asking him to stay, carry him downstairs, and accompany him to work while protesting his teasing 42 123 124 161.

Abilities & Skills

Entertainment and Performance

Jian works professionally as a singer and regularly participates in recorded and livestreamed programs 9 124.

• Dances for the group during a barbecue gathering 103.
• Promotes incense during a team sales challenge, becoming especially energetic when threatened with a food-related punishment 39 42.

Physical Intervention

Jian can help restrain an opponent, but he is not presented as a specialist fighter 20 123.

• Pins Liu Haoqiang down until police take custody 20.
• Attempts an over-the-shoulder throw when surprised at home, but fails against Jin Shi 123.
• Has limited endurance: after two hours of beach cleanup, he is the only member of the returning group complaining of an aching back 59.

Possessions

• Horse ranch: Owns a ranch with a new platinum Akhal-Teke foal named Ergou 202.
• Matching ring: Exchanges rings with Jin Shi when accepting his confession 202.
• Additional phone and alternate accounts: Retains ways to post online after his manager confiscates his main phone 74.

Relationships

• Jin Shi — Boyfriend and eventual husband. Their relationship develops from beach cleanup and horror-show encounters into public dating, marriage, and an overseas honeymoon 200 201 202 203.
• Ji Nanshu — Close friend and teammate. Jian repeatedly defends him against the Bai brothers and online accusations; Ji Nanshu arranges protection when Xia Hong threatens him 74 82 190.
• Cen Yan — His junior sister in their professional circle. She habitually silences, scolds, or physically redirects him, and he is openly afraid of provoking her 7 8 42.
• Chu Mo — Fellow guest whom he calls “Brother Chu.” Chu Mo helps Jin Shi arrange secret protection for him 7 123.
• Jian Yuanxiu — Older brother, whose sharp tongue and thought process resemble Jian’s own 179.
• Director Yang — Frequent target of his complaints and bargaining. Jian also helps drag him into the wild-vegetable task 9 160 161.
• Bai Nanchen and Bai Nanyu — Recurring antagonists. Jian dislikes Nanchen’s arrogance and openly attacks Nanyu’s affected innocence 13 60 74.
• He Jingyi — Someone Jian already disdains when he joins the show. Jian repeatedly mocks him; the specific origin of their bad blood is not explained in the provided passages 36 39.
• His manager — Tries to control Jian’s impulsive posting, diet, and relationship publicity, often learning about his decisions only after he has acted 74 124 203.

Notable Quotes

“It is~ I just love seeing you hate me without being able to do anything about it.”
— Responding to He Jingyi’s complaint about being targeted 39

“Nanshu just wouldn't do those things! Besides, so what if it's the Bai Family? Am I supposed to be scared of some lousy Bai Family? Would my Jian Family be afraid of them?!”
— Defending his public support for Ji Nanshu 74

“You tied up my hands—am I supposed to eat with my head?”
— Answering Xia Hong while held captive 190