Loyal companion with combat training and a steadfast personality.
Miss Yang is involved in the company’s response to the defective artificial-leg product. She instructs Li to remain silent, especially around Sun Biao, because exposing the defect could destroy the company. Her pressure places Li between corporate loyalty and his growing awareness of wrongdoing.
The neglected and sharp-tongued spouse of the noodle shop owner. She initiates an extramarital affair and purchases a weapon to murder her husband, igniting the central conflict of the story.
One of Warlord Lei Bully's six wives. She is involved in a clandestine affair with Butler Liu, which the warlord discovers but tactically ignores. Her storyline underscores internal betrayals within the warlord's household.
Chen Jing's mother who provides crucial emotional support after her daughter's band disbands. She reminds Chen Jing that the yangqin is an integral part of her identity and cannot be abandoned without the instrument's 'permission,' inspiring her to continue fighting for the Chinese orchestra.
Li Yan’s mother, Pan tries to keep family life moving after her husband is seriously injured and Li Yan struggles with grief and guilt. She later takes Li Yan, Meng Li, and Zhang Huaijun to Xichang, where she shares memories of meeting Li Yan’s father and helps her daughter understand their parents’ past.
Shangguan Furong introduces herself as an Earth Goddess who sometimes chooses to help humans. She takes an interest in Ma Fendou and offers to grant nineteen wishes he made over the years. When Ma considers giving up his gains to undo the final wish about Ren Shanshan, Furong asks what he would be willing to sacrifice.
Mama is Wang Han's mother and a factory worker who tries to protect him as political unrest worsens. She becomes alarmed by his missing bag and shirt, later telling him that the Assassin was captured after another attempted fire. Her practical concern reflects the family's fear and uncertainty surrounding Wang Han's experience.
Cosmetic company executive and employer of the makeup artist protagonists.
The coach of Cheng Meisi's struggling university volleyball team, this character insists that accuracy, discipline, and fighting spirit remain important despite a humiliating defeat. The coach's emphasis on continued training gives the team a recurring challenge and provides a parallel to Cheng Meisi's efforts to develop control and perseverance.
Sister Caixia has known Zhang since childhood. She recalls helping him join the military and keeping the many letters he wrote before their correspondence dwindled. Zhang does not visit her in person; he sends Yu to deliver a message. Her reflection on their history and the letter leaves the relationship unresolved.
Yan Ni has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Volunteers Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include My Own Swordsman Animated Series, My Own Swordsman, Romance in the Alley. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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