Character Relationship Map: Ex-Files

Characters

• Meng Yun (played by Han Geng) — protagonist

  Central protagonist, a successful woman balancing career, love, and marriage in modern Beijing.

• Xia Lu (played by Yao Xingtong) — supporting

  Meng Yun's ex-boyfriend, represents past romantic entanglements and personal growth.

• Zhao Ming (played by Zhang Hanyu) — supporting

  Meng Yun's ex-boyfriend, symbolizes youthful romance and the complexities of moving on.

• Luo Qian (played by Wang Likun) — supporting

  Meng Yun's ex-girlfriend or romantic interest, central to themes of past relationships.

• Yu Fei (played by Ryan Zheng) — supporting

  Meng Yun's best friend and business partner, navigates modern dating and marriage struggles.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Meng Yun → Zhao Ming (romantic)

  Past romantic involvement that highlights themes of youthful love and moving forward.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Meng Yun → Yu Fei (alliance)

  Best friends and business partners who support each other through dating and marriage challenges across all films.

• Meng Yun → Xia Lu (conflict)

  Former romantic partners whose breakup and reconnection drive early plot tension and personal growth.

• Meng Yun → Luo Qian (conflict)

  Past romantic entanglement that resurfaces, forcing Meng Yun to confront unresolved feelings.