Jing Yan is a close friend of Jiang Yunshu, someone she met before Fu Chengze. There was significant tension between Jing Yan and Fu Chengze, which made it difficult for Fu Chengze to approach Jiang Yunshu initially. Despite their early connection, Jiang Yunshu and Jing Yan have always remained just friends. Jing Yan is part of Jiang Yunshu's past memories associated with the tea plantation cabin, where they once sat on the floor drinking wine together with Ran Yi. He is referenced as someone who got to know Jiang Yunshu much earlier than Fu Chengze did, which initially caused Fu Chengze a sense of envy.
