Xiao Zhiyan is the male protagonist, a professor at Peking University. He comes from a wealthy Chinese-American family with strong social connections; his mother is a party member, and his brothers are successful entrepreneurs. He had a one-night stand with He Chuyue after she mistook him for someone else at a class reunion. He offers marriage to take responsibility for the pregnancy. He is calm and serious, plays basketball, and frequently checks his phone for messages from He Chuyue.
