shùn​máo​lǘ

a person who must be stroked the right way

顺毛驴 順毛驢 shùn​máo​lǘ
a person who must be stroked the right way
(colloquial) A person who is only agreeable if you go along with their temper and wishes; someone who is amenable to persuasion but difficult if crossed; also refers to someone who only likes flattery and cannot take criticism.