Zhuang Xingye
Transmigrating into a Novel About the Real and Fake Young Masters, I Became a Dating Show Background Character
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhuang Xingye (庄星野) |
| Alias(es) | “The entertainment industry’s crown prince” (epithet) 3 |
| Gender | Male 4 |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight; explicitly identifies himself this way in his thoughts 54 |
| Affiliation | Love 5 dating-show cast 3 4 |
| Occupation/Role | Actor; former child actor; dating-show contestant 3 4 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 3 3 |
Background / History
Zhuang Xingye began his entertainment career as a child actor and became a household name. He is introduced as the entertainment industry’s “crown prince,” alongside prominent celebrities such as Zhang Yin and Xuelai 3.
His family signed him up for Love 5 out of boredom. He initially had no interest in finding romance and stated privately that he would never have participated otherwise 4.
Personality
Zhuang Xingye is wild, defiant, and openly dismissive of others. He recognizes his own arrogance, considering himself cocky enough to offend practically anyone. Even so, Xie Zhuzhou’s failure to acknowledge him leaves him astonished that another guest could seem ruder than he is 3 4.
He approaches the mountain outing competitively, prioritizing first place and its promised reward over socializing. When Xie Zhuzhou falls behind, Zhuang Xingye dismisses someone he had briefly considered a possible rival 4 5.
His behavior softens around Bai Shankui. Director Wang specifically notices that she is the one person around whom the usually troublesome Zhuang Xingye behaves somewhat better 23.
Relationships
- Bai Shankui — Fellow contestant with whom he develops a teasing, potentially romantic rapport. They buy drinks together, and he steadies her after Wen Ruohuai bumps into her. Later, he supports her as she rises on numb legs and asks whether she likes men like Xie Zhuzhou. She turns the question back on him, prompting his internal insistence that he is straight 19 20 23 54.
- Xie Zhuzhou — Fellow contestant whom he initially regards as exceptionally rude for ignoring him at a vending machine. He briefly considers Xie a hiking rival, then dismisses him when he fails to reach the summit. Xie’s later helicopter arrival at the ski resort leaves Zhuang Xingye shocked and envious 4 5 41.
- Director Wang — Director of Love 5. Wang calls him a troublemaker but recognizes the difference in his conduct around Bai Shankui and considers arranging an outing involving the pair 23.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Daming Mountain Outing
- Encounters Xie Zhuzhou beside a vending machine and is ignored while Xie buys blueberry juice. Rather than remain to talk, he continues climbing in pursuit of first place 4.
- Reaches the summit first but fails to complete the hidden mission of learning about the other guests’ hobbies and occupations, which Zhang Yin successfully identifies 5.
- Receives a luxury sofa set from the country’s largest furniture sponsor as his first-place prize 6.
Confrontation with Qin Fang
- Helps Zhang Yin restrain Qin Fang when he lashes out at Ji Wangyun, who is impersonating Xie Zhuzhou. Director Wang shuts down the livestream during the disturbance 68.
Final-Day Partner Selection
- Takes the fourth turn in the partner-snatching activity, but no one comes forward to choose him. Bai Shankui snickers from below the pavilion, and he responds with a look likening her to a heartless lover 76.