Fu Yunqi

Biodata

Background / History

Fu Yunqi belongs to an internationally prominent wealthy family with four sons and three daughters. His father died young, and Chen Muyu took particular care in raising the children. Despite receiving billions in family dividends, Yunqi established himself as an internationally renowned actor rather than relying solely on the family business 1 17 61 87.

He grew up close to Jiang Ruoning and Fu Yichu. Jiang Ruoning’s late mother had been Chen Muyu’s best friend, giving her a longstanding connection to the household. Yunqi’s attachment to Jiang Ruoning initially outweighed his respect for his sister-in-law, Su Wanqiao 8 14 15.

Original Storyline

The future disclosed through Su Wanqiao’s thoughts differs sharply from Yunqi’s later choices:

Confrontation at the Fu Home

Yunqi returns home with Jiang Ruoning just as Chen Muyu gives Su Wanqiao the ancestral jadeite bangle. Calling Wanqiao an outsider, he objects to the gift. He then sees a floating text box containing Wanqiao’s thoughts about his future exploitation and death. Jiang Ruoning cannot see the words 14.

Despite the warning, he accuses Wanqiao of bullying Jiang Ruoning at the mall. Fu Huaiyan reveals that he—not Wanqiao—ordered Jiang Ruoning’s removal. After Fu Yichu slaps him, Yunqi becomes less agitated and questions why he had been so irrationally hostile toward his family 15 16.

Wanqiao’s thoughts force him to consider the relatives and employees who would suffer if he helped bankrupt the family. Recognizing that he could be manipulated without realizing it, he sincerely apologizes to her. Further revelations about Fu Yuze performing the kidney operation leave him frightened of his younger brother 16.

At dinner, Chen Muyu serves him kidney dishes and supplements as a pointed lesson. His embarrassment gives way to growing resentment toward Jiang Ruoning. He also begins contributing to family discussions, suggesting that the Fus exploit the Gu family’s concern for its reputation when seeking compensation over Fu Siyao’s engagement 17 18 20.

Changing His Career

At Pine and Crane Manor, Yunqi learns that The Legend of Yuzhou would use his reputation to benefit Jiang Ruoning while humiliating him professionally. He refuses to accept that role in the story and asks Wanqiao for career advice. She recommends the serious rural drama Water Village Love, praising his acting ability and the production’s stricter casting standards 27 28.

He follows her advice and films Water Village Love. Wanqiao predicts that his performance will earn the Golden Heaven Award for Best Actor; the supplied chapters do not show the award being presented. Meanwhile, Yunqi gathers photographic evidence of scandals involving The Legend of Yuzhou, intending to release it only after the production has committed its money and completed postproduction 55.

Avoiding Jiang Ruoning becomes part of his working routine. He notices that he thinks clearly and memorizes lines quickly when she is absent, but loses interest in studying his script when she approaches. His assistant repeatedly turns away her attempts to visit the set 55.

*Celebrities Visit Hengdian*

Yunqi reconsiders an invitation to Celebrities Visit Hengdian after learning that declining it would hand Ji Xingyue a major publicity opportunity. During a set visit, Fu Huaiyan also tells him that the family’s ability to perceive Wanqiao’s thoughts is no longer a secret from her, allowing Yunqi to stop pretending ignorance 56.

The show’s hotel belongs to the Fu family, so Huaiyan assigns Yunqi to protect its reputation. Yunqi attempts to avoid the predicted scandal by keeping the crew away from Su Qi’s room, but the surprise visits still expose her involvement with two male celebrities 57 58.

The incident produces a widely circulated GIF of Yunqi catching the cheaters, two additional endorsements, and several teasing nicknames. To counter the damage to the hotel, he endorses it himself and places a giant photograph at its entrance. The hotel subsequently becomes an internet-famous destination, with increased customer numbers as the scandal’s impact fades 58.

Relationship with Lin Shihua

Fu Yichu persuades Yunqi to meet Lin Shihua as part of an effort to secure a twenty-billion investment opportunity. Yunqi initially worries about his professional reputation and dislikes the idea of winning investment through anything other than the company’s strength. On meeting Lin, however, he is immediately attracted to her and becomes flustered when she praises his acting 67 68.

During dinner, he drinks on her behalf until he blacks out. He refuses to leave her side, and she takes him away with her. The next morning, he wakes unclothed in unfamiliar surroundings with lipstick marks on his neck and no memory of the night. Believing he may have wronged her, he repeatedly apologizes and offers to take responsibility 68 69 70.

Yunqi proposes registering their marriage that afternoon. Lin instead gives him six months and asks whether he could marry into her Hong Kong family, leave acting, and prioritize a wife and children. Although deeply reluctant to abandon his career, he agrees in principle while asking to retain personal freedom and the option of pursuing another business. Their relationship develops rapidly, and Lin spends time touring Fu family facilities with him and Huaiyan 71.

When Gu Yubai tries to attract Lin’s attention by playing piano at a restaurant, Yunqi fears that the male lead’s influence could draw her away. He convincingly feigns severe chest pain to prevent their meeting; hospital examinations find nothing wrong 72.

Countering Gu Yubai and Jiang Ruoning

Yunqi seeks Wanqiao’s help keeping Gu Yubai away from Lin. On her advice, he recruits Fu Qingshu to draw Li Binyuan away from Jiang Ruoning, hoping the resulting conflict will occupy both protagonists. He offers Wanqiao a luxury home at Lakeside Villas in thanks 73 74.

He supports Qingshu’s staged encounter with Li Binyuan, agreeing to help with her plan involving a hired character actor. Although bewildered by her increasingly elaborate domination scheme, he remains concerned for her safety and warns her not to go too far 74 78.

Yunqi later publicly announces his relationship with Lin rather than concealing it to retain fans. When slander targets her, he feels responsible and moves to address the public-relations fallout. Jiang Ruoning attempts to confront him over claims that Lin is keeping him, only to discover that he has blocked her 86 87.

Epidemic-Prevention Campaign

During the Fu family’s preparations for an epidemic, Yunqi uses his celebrity status to promote prevention and control measures. He appears frequently on relevant programs and spreads public-health information through variety shows. After returning to Hong Kong, Lin Shihua also supports medical publicity 97.

Appearance

• Handsome features: Su Wanqiao remarks that his looks suit his status as an award-winning actor 14.
• Well-maintained complexion: His skin is described as exceptionally good and blemish-free 67.
• Refined formal styling: For his first meeting with Lin Shihua, Fu Yichu selects a dark gray suit, simple hairstyle, and light eyebrow grooming, giving him a mature, distinguished appearance 67.

Personality

Yunqi initially treats Su Wanqiao with arrogance and little respect, readily accepting Jiang Ruoning’s version of events. Once confronted with the consequences of his behavior, however, he admits his mistake and acknowledges that enjoying the family’s wealth also creates responsibilities toward it 14 15 16 67.

He is intensely devoted to acting. Described as both an acting fanatic and a notorious workaholic, he finds inactivity unsettling and struggles with the prospect of leaving his profession even for marriage. He does not follow an idol-style, popularity-driven career model and prefers to recover lost popularity through his work and ability rather than hiding his relationship 55 71 86.

His pride also has a vindictive side: after learning how The Legend of Yuzhou would exploit him, he plans retaliation timed to maximize the production’s financial losses. In romance, he is sincere but impulsive and jealous—quick to offer marriage to Lin Shihua, yet willing to stage an illness when he fears losing her to Gu Yubai 28 55 70 71 72.

Abilities & Skills

Perception of Su Wanqiao’s Thoughts

Yunqi can see Wanqiao’s inner thoughts as text above her head 14.

• Learns about his original fate and threats to his career and family 14 15 27.
• Uses the information to change projects and resist Jiang Ruoning’s requests 28.
• Shares this access with other Fu family members; it is not an ability unique to him 56.
• Remains vulnerable to the story’s influence: even after changing his opinion of Jiang Ruoning, he struggles to voice an outright refusal to her 29.

Acting

His professional skill extends to precise control of expressions and convincing physical performance.

• Conceals his reactions to Wanqiao’s thoughts without noticeable changes in his microexpressions 56.
• Simulates severe pain convincingly enough that Lin believes he needs emergency treatment 72.
• Receives explicit praise from Wanqiao for his acting ability, independent of his family background 28.

Publicity and Endorsement

Yunqi uses his established celebrity profile for both commercial recovery and public education.

• Turns scandal-related attention into endorsements and publicity for the Fu family hotel 58.
• Promotes infectious-disease prevention through television and variety-show appearances 97.

Relationships

• Chen Muyu — Mother. Her alarm over his predicted kidney donation prompts both protective intervention and a deliberately embarrassing meal of kidney dishes and supplements 15 17 18.
• Fu Huaiyan — Eldest brother. Demands that Yunqi apologize to Wanqiao, entrusts him with protecting the family hotel, and accepts his relationship with Lin provided he acts lawfully and without compromising his principles 16 57 72.
• Su Wanqiao — Eldest sister-in-law and trusted adviser. His initial contempt becomes gratitude after her thoughts expose his fate; he subsequently seeks her guidance on acting and romance 14 16 28 73.
• Fu Siyao — Older sister. Wants him to stay away from Jiang Ruoning and witnesses his unusually humble request for Wanqiao’s career advice 11 28.
• Fu Yichu — Younger brother. Slaps him out of his agitation during the family confrontation and later arranges his introduction to Lin Shihua 15 16 67.
• Fu Yuze — Younger brother and surgeon. In the original storyline, performs Yunqi’s kidney donation operation, making Yunqi wary of him after learning the prediction 16 18.
• Fu Qingshu — Younger sister and collaborator. He recruits her to approach Li Binyuan, supports her scheme, and cautions her to protect herself 73 74 78.
• Lin Shihua — Romantic partner and prospective bride. Values his sincerity; their relationship becomes public despite the risk of fan losses and slander 70 71 86 87.
• Jiang Ruoning — Childhood friend and former romantic interest. His devotion would have ruined him in the original storyline; after discovering this, he avoids her and eventually blocks her 8 14 55 87.
• Gu Yubai — Romantic rival. Yunqi fears his influence over Lin and helps organize a diversion to keep him occupied with Jiang Ruoning 72 73 74.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lamborghini — Parked at Pine and Crane Manor, where Wanqiao and Fu Siyao recognize it 27.
• Photographic evidence — Collected material documenting scandals surrounding The Legend of Yuzhou, held for a strategically timed release 55.
• Lakeside Villas property — Luxury home offered to Wanqiao as thanks for her advice; she estimates that even the cheapest property there is worth over one hundred million 73.

Notable Quotes

“Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I bothered you over this without finding out the truth first. It will never happen again. Please forgive me.” 16

“If you don't want me pursuing an acting career, I'll go into some other business and devote most of my energy to my wife and children. Are you satisfied with that answer?” 71