Xingxing

Biodata

Background / History

Xingxing is the son of actress Chu Han, who won a Best Actress award at her debut before marrying her first love and stepping away from acting for several years. Their participation in Little Ones Are Supermen is a rare public appearance together 9.

He introduces himself as Chu Heng, using his mother’s surname. This prompts viewers to speculate about his parents’ marriage, but Bo Tingyuan’s investigation establishes that they are not divorced and that Xingxing remains registered at school as Lin Heng. The reason for the different name on the show is unresolved in the provided chapters 11 12.

Wen Cishu recognizes Chu Heng as the protagonist gong of the original novel. In that storyline, Chu Heng appears relatively late, meets Bo Yiming only in adulthood, and becomes his romantic rival; the protagonist gong ultimately defeats Bo Yiming. Their childhood friendship on the show therefore develops much earlier than Wen Cishu expects 1 11.

Appearance

• Build: Shorter than nine-year-old Bo Yiming, with thin arms 11 14.
• Eyes: Dark 14.
• Hair: Has bangs that lift as he runs 10.

Personality

Xingxing is quiet and initially guarded around Bo Yiming’s enthusiastic overtures. Chu Han describes him as introverted, although his slight reaction suggests he does not entirely agree with her description. He notices practical details, including the farm’s cameras and the observational nature of the show, before the adults fully understand the setup 9.

His reserve contrasts with his blunt questions and dry humor. He calls Yiming a “stupid big brother” while anxiously watching him flee chickens, questions how four-year-old Xiao Qi can speak so much, and asks whether becoming a star means appearing on the animal channel too 11 19.

Xingxing becomes increasingly affectionate without becoming as demonstrative as Yiming. He initially objects to being led by the hand but does not pull away, later prolongs their telephone conversations, and smiles openly when Yiming visits his room. He also shows consideration for younger children, offering to do the digging for Rongrong and helping support her down stairs 11 17 33 41 45.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Farm Filming

• Understanding the show: Explains to Chu Han that the program observes daily life rather than following game rules, pointing out cameras around the farm 9.
• Befriending Yiming: Explores the grounds with him, helps carry eggs, and reluctantly agrees to call him “Big Brother Yiming” before asking why he joined the show 10 11 14.
• Farm work: Helps Zhou Xu and Yiming catch a duck, then partners with Rongrong to harvest potatoes 14 17.
• Parting: Quietly shares the children’s reluctance to leave. Yiming gives him a potato shaped like an animal’s head; Xingxing insists it resembles a puppy rather than a kitten 18 19.

Friendship Between Episodes

Xingxing keeps in frequent telephone contact with Yiming, asking for homework help and listening to his complaints about his fathers. When Yiming suggests hanging up, Xingxing asks to talk about something else, extending their calls. He also grows his souvenir potatoes in water, where they sprout faster than Yiming’s soil-planted pieces 27 30 31 33.

Wen Cishu recognizes that their friendship is mutual and decides to let it develop freely rather than remain preoccupied with the original novel’s setup 33.

Teahouse Filming

• Reunion: Helps with Yiming’s suitcase when he boards the production vehicle. Chu Han says Xingxing missed him at home 36.
• Running the teahouse: Serves as one of its four child owners, helps welcome customers, and points out that Chu Han and Zhu Wei may be too recognizable to shop unnoticed 37 38 40.
• Family conversation: Discusses his busy father with Yiming. Yiming’s observation that both adults and children can be nice at some times and not at others prompts Xingxing to reconsider how he views his parents and himself 41.
• Bedtime story: Requests that Yiming tell a unicorn fairy tale in French rather than translate it into Chinese, listening with admiration 42.
• Earning supplies: Sweeps and mops a tea shop with Yiming to earn tea leaves, then notices that their reward may not be enough for the teahouse 44 45.

Relationships

• Chu Han — Mother and fellow show participant. She encourages him to stay with Yiming, welcomes their growing friendship, and offers to take the children to visit a filming set 9 10 36 50.
• Father — A busy doctor whom Xingxing is proud of but rarely gets to play with. Before returning home, he checks whether Xingxing is awake and sometimes brings food for the family to share 41.
• Bo Yiming — Close friend whom he comes to address as “Big Brother Yiming.” Their friendship continues through frequent calls, shared activities, and bedtime conversations 14 31 33 41.
• Wen Cishu — Yiming’s father, whom he addresses as “Uncle.” Wen Cishu initially worries about his future rivalry with Yiming but later accepts their present friendship 11 20 33.
• Rongrong — Younger fellow participant and harvesting partner. Xingxing offers to handle the digging and later helps her descend the tea shop stairs 17 45.
• Xiao Qi — Younger fellow participant who objects when Xingxing insults Yiming. Their early exchanges include Xingxing’s surprise at Xiao Qi’s speaking ability 11.

Notable Quotes

“Mom, this isn't a game. It's an observational show about daily life.” 9

“Would we have to see Uncle on the animal channel too?” 19

“Why are grown-ups always like that in spells? Can't they stay the same forever and ever?” 41