Brother Chen
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- Original Name:
- 陈哥 (chén gē)
- Gender:
- Masculine
- Kind:
- Character
- Scope:
- Novel-specific
- Status:
- Active
- Source:
- AI
- Occurrences:
- 21
- Chapters:
- 7
- Context Up To:
- Ch. 50
- Wiki Model:
- GPT-6.1 Sol
- Updated:
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Brother Chen (陈哥); full personal name not provided |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | An unnamed work unit, separate from his wife's 33 |
| Occupation/Role | Worker; father of an infant 27 33 |
| First Appearance | Mentioned in Chapter 26; appears in person in Chapter 27 26 27 |
Background
Brother Chen is married to Sister Xiao Zhu, with whom he has a recently born baby. Both spouses work, and both of their workplaces provide nurseries. Although his working hours are longer, his job is comparatively easier and less busy, so he usually takes their child to the nursery at his own unit 16 33.
Appearance
- Build: Thin and frail, with relatively little physical strength 27.
- Height: Not particularly tall 27.
Personality
Brother Chen is initially hesitant to accept Liang Xin's dinner invitation. He privately questions Liang Xin's sudden enthusiasm because they are not yet particularly close. When Liang Xin pulls him toward the door, he follows partly out of concern that struggling might endanger the baby in his arms 27.
Once seated, he chats comfortably and accepts sunflower seeds with a smile. His easygoing manner does not mean he takes advantage of hospitality: Liang Xin later notices that he has eaten very few seeds and considers him a considerate man. This restraint increases Liang Xin's affection for the couple 28 29.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Dinner at Liang Xin's Home
- Liang Xin invites Brother Chen after Sister Xiao Zhu prepares tomato-and-egg stir-fry at his home. Brother Chen initially declines, but Liang Xin insists and brings him over with the baby 27.
- When Sister Xiao Zhu scolds her husband for coming, Liang Xin explains that he insisted on bringing him 27.
- Before dinner, Brother Chen tries unusually large sunflower seeds that Liang Xin tentatively identifies as Xinjiang giant sunflower seeds 28.
- After the meal, Liang Xin insists that the couple take the remaining seeds home. Brother Chen's gratitude contributes 10 level-up experience points to Liang Xin's system 29.
Return Dinner at the Couple's Home
- Liang Xin waits for Brother Chen to return with the child before beginning dinner 33.
- Brother Chen is surprised by four dishes and a basin of white rice. Knowing his household could not have supplied so much meat, he deduces that Liang Xin brought the ingredients 33.
- Rather than press his questions once the meal is ready, he joins the others in eating. The couple's gratitude from this dinner later provides Liang Xin with 20 experience points in total 33 35.
Relationships
- Sister Xiao Zhu — Wife and fellow worker. They work at different units and share responsibility for their infant 27 33.
- Their baby — Brother Chen is shown holding and soothing the child, and usually handles the child's nursery arrangements 27 33.
- Liang Xin — Neighbor and meal companion. Their initially limited acquaintance becomes warmer through shared dinners; Liang Xin particularly appreciates his restraint as a guest 27 29.