Main protagonist who moves to Beijing to become a game maker. He shares a cramped apartment with Fang Xiaoxiao, sells software, and struggles financially. After a painful breakup and a career breakthrough with a hit game, he achieves success but loses Xiaoxiao. He eventually marries and reflects on his past love, while his blind father leaves a poignant letter wishing he had married her.
Timid village mayor who unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the monster queen's baby.
Expedition member contributing to the historic Everest summit attempt.
A young, highly skilled warrior and member of the Guillotines squad. Serves unquestioningly under Leng until the squad is declared outlaws and systematically eliminated.
An elite gaming expert and highly popular campus student who pursues Weiwei by combining his virtual mastery with sincere real-life efforts.
Novice police officer who assists Inspector Song and Captain Guo Zhui during the 2012 phantom bullet factory investigation.
Yang Jiadong is the police officer assigned to investigate Tang Yijie's fatal fall. His inquiry links the death to the long-unresolved disappearance of Lian Ayun, but a sex scandal involving Lin Hui turns him into a murder suspect and forces him to flee to Hong Kong, where Alex helps him pursue the truth.
Zeng Shuai is a young man who believes he was abducted as a child and travels with Lei Zekuan to find his birth family. Lacking official identity documents, he hopes recognition will allow him a normal adult life. His fragmented memories and doubts create tension with Lei, while his loyalty to the family that raised him complicates the search.
Jing Boran has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Monster Hunt with 2 titles. Signature works include Road Home, Regeneration, Us and Them. 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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