Xu Yi's half-brother driven by familial resentment to manipulate events for revenge. He dates Li Bala conditionally to ruin Xu Yi's reputation. After a stolen video causes Li Bala's fatal accident, he relocates to Beijing. Years later, he reconnects with Li Er, accepts her forgiveness, and confesses his love.
They share a father but have different mothers, creating a fractured family dynamic.
Their relationship is a transactional alliance built on mutual manipulation and revenge.
Jiang Jiao is Zhang Yang's official partner, though her jealousy drives major plot conflicts.
Zhang Yang's feelings for Li Er develop over time, replacing his earlier revenge-driven motives.
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