Background civilian.
A powerful warrior and sword-brother of Liu Bei, Guan Yu fights beside Liu Bei and Zhang Fei during the Yellow Turban rebellion. He helps defeat the rebels and protect the dynasty, then leaves with his brothers after they receive little gratitude, continuing to seek a cause where their abilities will be valued.
Qiu Shui is a medical student and the central emotional viewpoint of the story. He remains haunted by his earlier romance with Xiao Man, meets Liu Qing, and is introduced to others through Bai Lu. His obstetrics internship with Hou Pu and the case of a woman with late-stage ovarian cancer force him to confront the emotional seriousness of medicine.
After a woman is questioned about an incident that leaves a man gravely injured in the eye, Lv Xinkai offers her his identity card and money. The summary does not clarify his connection to Lian Jiahai or the other characters, but his gesture ties him to the aftermath of the shooting.
Mythical warrior subdued by Guanyin, destined to complete the pilgrimage.
Wei's childhood friend who abruptly leaves for America, triggering Wei's journey.
Warlord who initiated the Xi'an Incident.
Central protagonist navigating modern romance and marriage struggles with his best friend.
Yu Fei's best friend and fellow bachelor, navigates love and friendship throughout the series.
Central protagonist, a successful woman balancing career, love, and marriage in modern Beijing.
A CCP operative posing as a bowling alley manager and Higashi ward representative in Hong Kong. He masterminded the rescue of Lieutenant Harnett, sabotaged an enemy press conference, and ultimately sacrificed himself by disguising as Harnett to draw away enemy airpower during a critical camera retrieval mission.
The young Meng clan orphan who bravely sings an aria while awaiting execution after the Prince Regent orders the clan killed. His voice moves Master Yu and Guan Yilong, and Master Yu rescues him. Raised as Guan Yilong's brother, Erkui later joins him on the journey to Shanghai for revenge.
Han Geng has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Ex-Files Series with 3 titles. Signature works include Viva La Romance, Double Happiness, A Life for a Life. 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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