Wen Xu

Biodata

Background / History

Family and Education

Wen Xu grows up in a wealthy business family, with his father preparing him as a successor from childhood. He later studies business administration and receives practical training from Wen Zhengrong. His overseas education also leaves him with an international network of former classmates 130 156 186.

Despite this preparation, he initially feels little enthusiasm for inheriting the business. Employees at his father’s factory dismiss him as someone fortunate enough to be born wealthy rather than someone with abilities comparable to Wen Zhengrong’s. As a child, he also briefly tries martial arts but quits after a few days because he cannot endure the training 121 163.

First Visits to Clear Breeze Temple

Wen Xu first visits Clear Breeze Temple in cosplay, sporting silver hair. He identifies himself to Yun Zhaozhao as President Wen’s son, clarifying that he is not the representative responsible for their partnership. After eating Daoist Chang Kong’s cooking, he drives back to the city, only to return that evening because other food no longer satisfies him 109.

When Yun Zhaozhao jokingly demands roughly a million yuan for a late-night serving of golden egg fried rice, he offers ten thousand. She ultimately charges him only one hundred yuan. He stays overnight, befriends the temple’s young Daoists, and is astonished by their competent Tai Chi Chuan practice 109 110.

His early visits establish him as an easy target for the temple’s money-making schemes. He pays ten thousand yuan for a private concert, expecting an enjoyable musical performance; instead, the Daoists play suonas for nearly half the night. A regular concertgoer, he decides afterward that he needs at least six months away from band performances 112.

His appetite eventually brings him back to City A by plane. Embarrassed to be traveling solely for food, he arrives in a hat and sunglasses, but his disguise does not exempt him from the dining hall’s real-name reservation requirement. After three days of trying, he secures a seat and unsuccessfully investigates whether Daoist Chang Kong might work elsewhere 114 115.

Managing the City A Factory

Song Qinglan encourages Wen Xu’s transfer to City A after interpreting his temple visits as possible romantic interest. Wen Xu agrees to take charge of the new factory because he wants to prove himself, while Wen Zhengrong confirms his intentions and assigns Huang Xi to assist him 115 116 117 119.

Before taking over, he undergoes job rotations at his father’s company. His logistics assignment involves loading, unloading, and transporting goods alongside the workers. He later arrives in City A with Huang Xi to manage the branch factory 119 124.

Yun Zhaozhao proposes co-branded chicken feet, chicken wings, and duck necks, with Daoist Chang Kong developing the flavors. Wen Xu enthusiastically supports the idea, particularly because it gives him another opportunity to enjoy the chef’s cooking. The resulting online store soon ranks among the top three for comparable products 119 128.

He also agrees to send factory trucks and drivers to collect supplies from Clear Breeze Temple. Wen Zhengrong permits the arrangement but orders its transport expenses deducted from his son’s salary 127.

Wen Xu and Jingting begin weekly sales livestreams, declining offers to promote unrelated businesses’ products. Although the co-branded snacks become successful, Wen Xu follows Yun Zhaozhao’s advice to expand steadily rather than abruptly increase production, continuing to produce Wen Group’s established flagship products 129 131 135.

Courtship and Growing Support

Wen Xu’s interest gradually shifts from the temple’s food to Yun Zhaozhao herself. At City A Zoo, he notices her uncomfortable shoes and quietly buys her slippers. He later purchases an apartment near her chosen residential complex and offers to help furnish her home 140 144 145.

During a furniture-shopping trip, Yun Zhaozhao openly acknowledges that she knows he likes her and allows him to continue. His attempts at flirtation frequently leave him more embarrassed than her: when he tries using his looks to draw closer, he blushes and retreats while she remains composed 151 152.

After seeking Huang Xi’s advice, he increasingly supports Yun Zhaozhao’s work rather than trying to draw her away from it. He obtains useful business contacts through his parents, personally visits those contacts before introducing them, and helps her negotiate a contract on better terms than she expected 154 155 156.

His courtship also involves correcting his own behavior. After becoming jealous of Tang Li, he recognizes that his supposed concern reflects distrust, acknowledges Yun Zhaozhao’s freedom to choose her friends, and pays for the outdoor film screenings she had been discussing with Tang Li 157.

Temple Celebrations and Later Contributions

Wen Xu spends New Year at Clear Breeze Temple rather than accompanying his parents on holiday. He brings fireworks, red envelopes, and a handmade cloisonné vase, joins the courtyard celebrations, and helps Yun Zhaozhao check accounts until nearly midnight. On New Year’s Day, he leads the young Daoists in picking strawberries for the temple’s sales 161 162 163 164.

His later contributions extend beyond the food partnership. He arranges collectibles for the exhibition hall through his father, brings company employees to plant trees, and livestreams the planting effort. He also pitches nearby villa development to Wen Zhengrong, emphasizing the temple’s accessibility and medical clinic; his father agrees only to investigate 171 173 178.

Wen Xu eventually entrusts his entire savings to Yun Zhaozhao for investment. When she tells him she has spent it all, he remains calm and promises to earn more. She uses the funds for Clear Breeze Temple’s merchandise shop, trademarks, and legal protection. Although her interest in him has begun to grow, he still describes her as his “future wife” rather than an established girlfriend 181 182.

When the temple seeks recognition among the province’s top ten Taoist temples, Wen Xu mobilizes his former overseas classmates to publicize the vote internationally. After a month of campaigning, Clear Breeze Temple finishes tenth in the online vote and receives the provincial honor 186.

Appearance

• Youthful face: Looks young enough for Lin Banxia to mistake him for a minor, an assumption he strongly dislikes 110.
• Hair and clothing: Debuts with silver hair while cosplaying; later carefully styles his hair and chooses outfits for meetings with Yun Zhaozhao 109 153 173.
• Facial features: Has long eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and naturally reddish lips. His eyes are described as bright and dewy 152 184.
• Attractiveness: His looks attract livestream viewers and prompt Yun Zhaozhao to consider him suitable as the guesthouse’s handsome receptionist 111 173.

Personality

Wen Xu is generous, pleasure-loving, and accustomed to treating large expenses casually. He buys a supercar with livestream earnings, equips his factory with a gym, and hires a personal trainer and massage therapist. Jingting nevertheless admires his ability both to endure hard work and to enjoy himself 127 129.

He is emotionally resilient without being entirely insensitive. Discovering that Yun Zhaozhao and Daoist Chang Kong overcharged him for a handmade table initially angers him, but he later lets the matter go. His explanation—that wealth is a more lasting romantic advantage than good looks—leaves both of them impressed by his ability to take things in stride 159.

Romantically, he is earnest but inexperienced. Girls pursued him throughout his school years, leaving him poorly prepared to pursue someone as unconventional as Yun Zhaozhao. He becomes flustered by teasing and small physical intimacies, yet learns to respect her independence and support her ambitions. He attributes his faithfulness partly to his father’s example and family upbringing 151 152 157 172 175.

Abilities & Skills

Business Management and Negotiation

His business education, family background, and practical training give him useful commercial skills 156.

• Reviews contracts and negotiates improved terms for Yun Zhaozhao 156.
• Chooses steady production growth after the co-branded snacks become popular 135.
• Knows how to check accounts from childhood, although he normally leaves his factory’s books to professional accountants 164.
• Is not established as an investment expert: he admits that money he put into stocks remains tied up in the market 159.

Livestream Sales and Promotion

Wen Xu develops a successful sales partnership with Jingting and learns to capitalize on online attention 129 173.

• Primarily eats and attracts appearance-conscious viewers while Jingting handles much of the speaking 173.
• Uses a viral video of students competing over Daoist Chicken Feet to promote the products and sends cases to selected commenters 132.
• Turns requests for his personal contact information into sales opportunities by providing the shop’s customer-service WeChat instead 175.

Networking

• Secures suppliers and business contacts for Yun Zhaozhao through his family’s connections 155.
• Persuades his father to help source exhibition pieces, including the Heaven-Overturning Seal 171.
• Recruits overseas classmates to support Clear Breeze Temple’s voting campaign 186.

Practical Limitations

• Has no demonstrated martial-arts proficiency; his childhood training lasted only a few days 163.
• Struggles with furniture assembly, leaving spare screws after attempting a dining table. Daoist Chang Kong completes the work 156.

Equipment / Property

• Sports cars: Drives a sports car during his initial visit and later buys a supercar with livestream earnings 109 129.
• City A apartment: Buys a finished apartment near Yun Zhaozhao’s residential complex; also has accommodation at the factory 144 151.
• Factory gym: Establishes a gym with a dedicated personal trainer and massage therapist 129.
• Handmade cloisonné vase: Makes it as a New Year gift for Yun Zhaozhao, placing a red envelope inside 162.

Relationships

• Yun Zhaozhao — Business partner and romantic interest. He admires her capabilities and outlook, supports her work, and entrusts her with his savings. She acknowledges his feelings and later develops some interest in him 151 155 178 182.
• Wen Zhengrong — Father and business mentor. Trains him, monitors his management through Huang Xi, and becomes increasingly pleased with his growing work ethic 127 135 176.
• Song Qinglan — Mother and enthusiastic supporter of his courtship. Encourages his move to City A and helps him obtain family support for Yun Zhaozhao’s business 115 151 155.
• Huang Xi — Experienced colleague assigned to assist him at the City A branch. Reports to Wen Zhengrong and advises Wen Xu to approach romance sincerely 119 127 154.
• Daoist Chang Kong — Favorite chef and friend. Wen Xu repeatedly tries to recruit him, but the attempts fail; the chef later supports his place in the temple community 115 119 131 161.
• Jingting — Friend and regular livestream partner. Teases him about Yun Zhaozhao, admires his approach to work and leisure, and recognizes his faithfulness 129 139 154 175.
• The young Daoists — Welcome him as “big brother.” He worries about them waiting in the cold, brings fireworks and red envelopes, and helps them pick strawberries 110 162 164.
• Da Chou — Former school deskmate. Wen Xu once laughed at his intensive study of dating guides, then regrets not learning from him when his own courtship proves difficult 152.

Notable Quotes

“From now on, I’m yours, but you’re free.” 157

“I’m perfectly happy being the little man behind you.” 158

“Who told you rich people can’t be faithful? That depends on the person. An unfaithful man is unfaithful even when he’s poor.” 175

“I know. I guard against my own dad too. But I don’t guard against you.” 181

Trivia

• Clear Breeze Temple’s usually aloof stray cats approach him voluntarily and rub against his legs 111.
• Yun Zhaozhao abandons the idea of hiring him as a receptionist after realizing his family’s wealth; he later volunteers at the guesthouse front desk anyway 168.
• The temple’s head cooks privately regard him as its prospective live-in son-in-law, though this is their view rather than confirmation of a marriage 161.