Xie Linchuan

Biodata

Appearance

Xie Linchuan is tall and straight-backed, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an imposing presence even in casual clothes 1.

• Face: Upturned phoenix eyes with ink-dark irises, a high straight nose, thin lips, and a sharply defined jaw 1.
• Physique: Well-built, with defined abdominal muscles and considerably greater physical strength than Shen Xingcan 22 40.
• Clothing: His wardrobe favors restrained colors, contrasting with Shen Xingcan’s colorful belongings 83.
• Formal appearance: Particularly imposing in suits, which Shen Xingcan openly prefers seeing him wear 56.
• Expressions: Rarely smiles openly; his genuine smile during their discussion of helping mango farmers is described as frost melting in March 31.

Background and History

Childhood and TS

Xie Linchuan grew up alongside Shen Xingcan. Their mothers, Qin Su and Shen Lingxun, are best friends; because Shen Lingxun was busy working, she entrusted much of Shen Xingcan’s childhood care to Qin Su. Shen Xingcan consequently spent considerable time with the Xie family 5 42.

The two later belonged to TS, with Shen Xingcan as captain and Xie Linchuan as the youngest member. Their closeness attracted a substantial shipping fandom before the group disbanded 2 60.

Estrangement

Xie Linchuan eventually distanced himself from Shen Xingcan. When questioned about their falling-out on the variety show, he admitted that he had been afraid to face certain things and had chosen avoidance, accepting full responsibility for what happened 44.

Shen Xingcan interpreted that withdrawal as rejection after realizing his own romantic feelings. For years, they avoided each other and traded hostile remarks publicly, leaving their former shippers convinced that their relationship had ended badly 4 44 76.

In Shen Xingcan’s previous life, Xie Linchuan was distraught at his funeral. After Shen Xingcan’s rebirth, Xie Linchuan also dreams of a funeral and recognizes Shen Xingcan in the deceased’s photograph 9 23 57.

Story Role and Major Arcs

Chongshan Island Reunion

• Paired by the quiz: Their nearly identical answers earn the highest score and place them on the same team, reviving interest in their old pairing 4.
• Chain challenge: Although Xie Linchuan initially refuses a rapport-building prop, he subsequently fastens the chain Shen Xingcan selected around their wrists 4 5.
• Island partnership: He handles supply selection, quickly assembles their cabin, and cooks their meals while Shen Xingcan contributes planning and practical survival knowledge 9 10 16.
• Protective gestures: He guides the nearsighted Shen Xingcan through darkness by shortening their chain and walking ahead, then comforts him during the thunderstorm 22 23.
• Renewed intimacy: Their bickering increasingly includes carrying, shared sleeping arrangements, hair-braiding, and overt flirting 24 34 37.

Reconciliation and Open Courtship

During a viewer-request game, Xie Linchuan kisses the back of Shen Xingcan’s hand. Later, his admission about their estrangement causes Shen Xingcan to leave in tears. Xie Linchuan follows, apologizes, comforts him, and carries him back to camp 42 44 45.

He subsequently states his feelings directly, admitting that he likes Shen Xingcan and wants to be close to him. Their reconciliation is publicly acknowledged, and Xie Linchuan asks to court him openly without demanding an immediate answer 57 60 63.

His courtship includes roses accompanied by kitten drawings, companionship during work and rest, and repeated assurances that his feelings will not change even if Shen Xingcan keeps him waiting 76 85 88.

France Trip and Dating

• Travel arrangements: Xie Linchuan offers to arrange a private flight once their destination is decided, explicitly saying that the crew benefits because of Shen Xingcan 56.
• Possessiveness revealed: Aboard the plane, he confesses that he once considered imprisoning Shen Xingcan in a basement he had actually commissioned, but chose Shen Xingcan’s freedom and happiness instead 103.
• Family disclosure: He learns that Shen Xingcan had told his parents about his feelings before returning to China, before knowing whether they would get together 107.
• Relationship confirmed: Shen Xingcan tells Jiang Yifeng, Xiao Xubai, and Zou Yanshu that they are dating and discusses their future roles as groomsmen. Xie Linchuan expresses his wish to meet Shen Xingcan’s parents 132.
• Return home: Before leaving Provence, Shen Xingcan gives him ruby cufflinks, a wristwatch, and a white-wolf diamond brooch 135.

Marriage

Xie Linchuan and Shen Xingcan marry at the end of the main story. They exchange vows and tokens beneath falling rose petals; afterward, they watch fireworks and a sky filled with shooting stars 154.

Personality

Xie Linchuan initially presents himself as aloof, sharp-tongued, and difficult to coax. Even when protecting Shen Xingcan, he often disguises concern as criticism: after catching him from a fall, he scolds him for being unable to walk properly 2. He also reacts poorly when Shen Xingcan insists that their bond is merely lifelong brotherhood 10 20.

His actions are more attentive than his words. He remembers Shen Xingcan’s sensitivities, guides him when visibility is poor, warms his cold feet, and tends to his meals and rest. As their relationship improves, he becomes increasingly willing to apologize and express affection directly 9 22 56 132.

He is also calculating and mischievous. He bargains Shen Xingcan into eleven days as his assistant, threatens to tell Shen Lingxun about his behavior, and anticipates loopholes in his promises 37 97 101. Their later exchanges frequently reverse their early dynamic, with Xie Linchuan calmly provoking an indignant Shen Xingcan 69 70 116.

His devotion has a possessive side, most explicitly revealed by the basement confession. Nevertheless, he says he abandoned the idea in favor of Shen Xingcan’s freedom, and his stated approach to courtship is patient rather than conditional on immediate acceptance 63 103.

Abilities & Skills

Acting

An award-winning actor known by the titles “Best Actor” and “Film Emperor” 2 84.

• Has strong command of dialogue and can reproduce Shen Xingcan’s earlier words and tone precisely 84.
• Works in both entertainment and company management 37 88.

Cooking and Domestic Care

A capable cook whose food Shen Xingcan misses during their estrangement 16.

• Prepares seafood congee and cooks under the island’s rudimentary outdoor conditions 9 16.
• Regularly dries and braids Shen Xingcan’s hair 34 86 108.
• Cares for Shen Xingcan during recovery by applying medicine, feeding him congee, and arranging rest 132.

Physical Strength and Construction

Demonstrates substantial strength and practical competence without any supernatural power system 10 99.

• Rapidly assembles the team’s wooden cabin and helps another pair finish their shelter 10.
• Carries Shen Xingcan through the woods without disrupting his steady pace 45.
• Performs squats while holding Shen Xingcan, maintaining even breathing despite carrying a grown man weighing over fifty kilograms 99.

Business Influence and Resources

Has sufficient influence to state that Bai Lin could be replaced on the show, a claim no one present doubts 19.

• Can arrange private air travel through his secretary 56.
• Provides Shen Xingcan with workspace at his company for songwriting 88.

Equipment / Items

• Three-meter chain: Variety-show prop linking him to Shen Xingcan; he also uses it to guide Shen Xingcan safely in darkness 5 22.
• Roses with kitten cards: Courtship gifts, including red roses with a sleeping-kitten drawing and a later bouquet of white roses 85 88.
• Matching watches: Noticed by the guests and livestream viewers during breakfast in France 108.
• Gifts from Shen Xingcan: Ruby cufflinks, a wristwatch, and a white-wolf diamond brooch 135.

Relationships

• Shen Xingcan — Childhood companion, former TS captain, estranged friend, romantic partner, and eventual husband. Their supposed rivalry conceals years of unresolved affection 42 44 60 154.
• Qin Su — Mother. Her close friendship with Shen Lingxun brought Shen Xingcan into the Xie household during childhood 42.
• Shen Lingxun — His mother’s best friend and Shen Xingcan’s mother. She supports their relationship and observes that Xie Linchuan is exceptionally indulgent toward her son 117 133.
• Jiang Yifeng — Former TS teammate who welcomes their reconciliation and frequently becomes caught in their arguments and teasing 27 60 70.
• Bai Lin — Fellow variety-show guest. Xie Linchuan offers to have him replaced after his conflict with Shen Xingcan 19.

Notable Quotes

“I don't listen to other people. I only listen to Shen Xingcan.” 54

“You don't have to accept me so soon. Shen Xingcan is so wonderful that even Xie Linchuan should court him properly for a while.” 63

“In prosperity, we will share our glory; in adversity, we will shoulder our burdens together. In this lifetime and every lifetime to come, may there be only you.” 154

Trivia

• He is allergic to mangoes, leading him and Shen Xingcan to skip a mango challenge 16.
• Shen Xingcan repeatedly invokes being one hour older to demand that Xie Linchuan respect his “elder” 5 55.
• The nicknames “Miss Xie” and “crown princess” come from Shen Xingcan’s mock courtship and imperial roleplay, not formal titles 19 25 27.