Lin Miaomiao

Biodata

Appearance

• Youthful build: Slim and youthful-looking; even in ordinary clothes, she resembles a high school student 14 43.
• Distinctive smile: Her small canine teeth are repeatedly emphasized when she smiles or becomes annoyed 9 11 43.
• Cosplay: Wears a newly purchased Kamisato Ayaka costume to the drama club, posing for selfies with a peace sign. She also carries a fan used with the costume 11 12.

Personality

Lin Miaomiao is lively, mischievous, and comfortable drawing attention. She waves enthusiastically in a restaurant despite strangers watching and proudly steers conversation toward her appearance on the university website. With Chen Lu, she trades insults, rolls her eyes, and reacts loudly to his teasing 11 35 41.

Her protectiveness toward Liang Zhirou brings out a much more serious side. She worries that Liang’s vulnerability makes her easy to hurt and questions whether Chen Lu’s kindness is motivated only by her looks. She also recognizes that direct charity may make Liang uncomfortable, framing a promised meal as thanks for helping the drama club instead 11.

Although reluctant to praise Chen Lu openly, Lin Miaomiao notices his genuine effort and gradually accepts his closeness with Liang. She considers him a good companion for joking and bickering, but deliberately maintains a platonic boundary out of respect for their friendship and Liang’s feelings 16 42 43.

Background / History

Bringing Chen Lu and Liang Zhirou Together

Lin Miaomiao is already one of Liang Zhirou’s few close friends when she approaches Chen Lu. She explains that she and Liang both study accounting and relays Liang’s wish to thank him in person, arranging for her to wait outside the library 5. Liang’s mother, Xiao Xunfang, remembers Miaomiao visiting their home and regards her as a good girl 9.

When Chen Lu later visits the drama club, Lin Miaomiao questions his intentions toward Liang. His explanation—that Liang waited for him and gave him candy—prompts her to express hope that he can help Liang more than she has managed to 11.

Drama Club Preparations

As vice president, Lin Miaomiao is involved in preparations for the school anniversary production. When Liang becomes distressed over spending more than thirty yuan on lunch, Miaomiao fans her while Chen Lu comforts her. She subsequently stops Liang from immediately returning to work 12 13.

She also challenges Chen Lu when his treatment of Liang seems inconsiderate. After Liang spends two hours fanning him instead of napping, Miaomiao tells him to repay that care by helping the club 13.

Once the club no longer needs Chen Lu and Liang’s assistance, Miaomiao does not tell them, allowing their visits to continue. She gives them spare Republic of China-era costumes rather than keeping the outfits as souvenirs and later helps Liang secure an audience place at the anniversary gala 19 34.

Celebration Dinner and Warning

Following the successful performance, Lin Miaomiao moves the club celebration to the next day and treats Chen Lu and Liang to a separate hot-pot dinner. There, she proudly shows them the university homepage featuring the club’s group photograph and her interview, then accuses Chen Lu of using club work as cover for pursuing Liang 40 41.

After dinner, she privately warns Chen Lu that Liang is already deeply attached to him. He answers that he will never leave her. Miaomiao then takes a taxi home, leaving him to escort Liang 43.

Relationships

• Liang Zhirou — Best friend and fellow accounting student. Miaomiao is physically affectionate with her, worries when she cannot reach her, and actively guards against people who might exploit her vulnerability 5 11 12 25 43.
• Chen Lu — Senior, friend, and frequent sparring partner. Their banter includes arguments over cola and repeated disputes over chairs. Beneath the teasing, she appreciates his help and trusts him increasingly with Liang’s feelings 12 14 16 43.
• Mother — Calls frequently before the May Day holiday to urge Miaomiao home, then criticizes her phone use, television watching, and housework. Miaomiao complains about this reversal when she returns to campus 30.

Notable Quotes

“She's very fragile. I'm afraid anyone could hurt her easily, so I don't want all kinds of random people walking into her life.” 11

“I hope you do better than I did. The two of us are among the few friends she has.” 11

“What I mean is... she already can't live without you.” — To Chen Lu about Liang Zhirou 43

Trivia

• Prefers Coca-Cola and argues with Chen Lu over his preference for Pepsi 12.
• Likes lettuce and dried bean curd sticks—preferences Liang remembers when ordering hot pot 42.
• Says her health is not very good when Chen Lu asks why she is resting rather than helping with setup; no specific condition is identified 11.
• Applied to the university after watching its promotional video 41.
• Jumps out of her chair when Chen Lu falsely claims there is a cockroach on it, allowing him to take her seat 14.