Loyal friend and business partner who shares Xu Banxia's entrepreneurial journey in the steel trade.
A young farmer from Hubei, nephew of Lao Hulu. He initially tries to escape across the river but after his uncle is killed, he becomes a resolute soldier. He is shot and dies while holding the national flag on the rooftop.
A finance prodigy and Bluestone intern who serves as Todd's assistant. Driven by ambition, he is coerced into corporate fraud by Helen, inadvertently causing harm to his friend and relationship. Ultimately seeks redemption by exposing the insider trading ring.
Distinguished general and commander of the New Fourth Army.
Loyal friend assisting with community projects and daily tasks.
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.
Ke Da fell in love with Xia Ye during their senior year of high school in 1997, and they shared their feelings through audio cassettes. As an adult, he travels to Qingdao after receiving old tapes and continues to grieve the loss of Xia Ye, dreaming of being with her again. The recordings connect his past relationship with Xia Ye to the mystery unfolding in the present.
Dedicated doctor who reunites with family after the crisis.
Hong's colleague who partners in the speculative real estate venture. He moves into the apartment to help cover mortgage repayments and gradually bonds with the other housemates as they navigate the property downturn together.
Zhang Yang is Li'er's fiancé. Duan Bowen encounters him when leaving Li'er's house, where Li'er had invited the student and encouraged him to talk about his difficulties. The plot summary identifies Zhang Yang's relationship to Li'er but provides no further information about his actions or involvement.
Xia Xi becomes involved in the crisis surrounding Chi Chi and the ransom. Xia Xi takes Chi Chi, prompting Liu Xiaojun to continue trying to rescue the girl. Detective Wang Yong learns that Xia Xi plans to meet Liu, and police prepare a surveillance operation as Liu heads toward that confrontation.
Ou Hao has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2014. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently My People My Country Series with 2 titles. Signature works include This Thriving Land, Wild Bloom, Northward. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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