Lu Xiaobei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Xiaobei (陆小北)
Alias(es)	Xiao Bei; Ax; “Invincible Lu Xiaobei” (in Legend) 216 230
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Feiyang Internet Cafe / Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe; Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel; Nine Heavens Music Network; Stream City No. 1 138 289 305 324
Occupation/Role	Internet-cafe entrepreneur and investor; singer; model and music-video performer; spokesperson 71 139 305 312
Status	Active 365
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Background / History

Lu Xiaobei grew up largely under her grandmother’s care while her father, Lu Changzai, spent long periods away on shipping business. As a child, she watched cargo ships from the shore in hopes of seeing him return; when she grew older, she instead faced a stepmother who showed her little affection. These experiences are linked to her more extreme and emotionally driven behavior. 207

She became the owner of Feiyang Internet Cafe in Stream City. When Ding Han arrived impoverished and looking for work, she hired him as a manager because of his computer-repair abilities. Though initially wary and frugal, she showed consideration for his circumstances by allowing him to remain at the cafe overnight. 11

Her father opposed both her attachment to the internet cafe and her relationship with Ding Han, urging her to return to BH City and take a position he had arranged. Their conflict escalated into an argument in which Lu Changzai slapped her; Lu Xiaobei subsequently left Stream City and cut off Ding Han’s attempts to contact her. 86 88

After relocating, she admitted that she had falsely claimed to be pregnant in an effort to manipulate Ding Han. Despite the strain this caused, she continued seeking involvement in his life and business ventures. 132

Appearance

Lu Xiaobei is repeatedly noted for her exceptional beauty, youthful presence, and fashionable presentation. Her appearance shifts with her work and circumstances, from casual skirts and cardigans to capable businesswear, celebrity styling, and promotional uniforms. 12 138 139 325

• Long jet-black hair during her early Stream City period; later adopts distinctive pink hair for promotional work. 12 310
• Frequently wears sunglasses after becoming recognizable in public. 231 287
• Favors relaxed, youthful outfits, including long skirts, sweaters, cardigans, and white sneakers. 139 256
• Uses polished business attire while overseeing Feiyang’s expansion. 138 273
• Has a notably good, martial-arts-like handwriting style when signing autographs. 231

Personality

Lu Xiaobei is impulsive, outspoken, and highly emotional. She tends to act on immediate feelings—such as proposing spontaneous trips, flying across cities to see Ding Han, or confronting people she believes are hurting her friends—and can become upset when rebuffed. 139 151 246 274

She is also fiercely loyal. She remains protective of Ding Han, Milo, and her employees, and she values love and friendship even when her feelings are not returned. During Ding Han’s battle in Shadow City, while others celebrated his strength, she focused on the pain he must have suffered. 274 307 311

Despite her volatility, Lu Xiaobei grows into a capable and generous businesswoman. She expands Feiyang based on Ding Han’s ideas, invests heavily in its new locations, hires and supports former employees, and helps organize major promotional events. 138 139 216 252

Her kindness also makes her vulnerable to guilt. When a customer dies at Feiyang Internet Cafe and the business is targeted by online harassment, she blames herself and becomes emotionally withdrawn. 279 280

Career

Feiyang Internet Cafe

Lu Xiaobei began as the owner of Feiyang Internet Cafe in Stream City. After moving operations toward Huaining City, she expanded the business into a chain using strategies from Ding Han’s novel, My 23-Year-Old Beautiful Boss. 11 138

• Invested 3 million Star Coins in the Huaining flagship store, alongside Ding Han and Old K. 139
• Recruited Zhao Yihang to Feiyang Internet Cafe and arranged a substantial salary advance for him. 216
• Helped coordinate offline gaming events, venue arrangements, advertising, security, and livestream equipment. 252 257
• Supported staff reassignment after Feiyang Internet Cafe was foreclosed during her family’s financial crisis. 307

Music Career

Lu Xiaobei entered the music industry through music videos and collaborations with Milo. Her growing recognition turned her into a major public figure.

• Worked as a model before her music career accelerated. 71
• Cast Ding Han as the male lead in her music video for “Plain Face.” 209
• Became widely recognized for her appearance in the music video for “The Ordinary Road.” 231 233
• Performed live at Flowers Blooming on the Path, where her clear, pure voice captivated the audience. 274
• Released a first album that became a hit; her first concert later earned Nine Heavens Music approximately 30–40 million. 305 312
• Became the spokesperson for Yue Ning Mall under a 30-million endorsement arrangement. 312
• Continued performing concerts despite the dangers and disruptions surrounding her public life. 327 346

Hospitality and Promotion

Lu Xiaobei became a business partner in Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel and later received control of its brand and majority ownership.

• Co-founded Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel in Huaining City with Ding Han and signed its ten-year lease. 289
• Held a 40% stake before Ding Han transferred an additional 60% stake, the legal-person status, and the trademark to her. 310
• Offered to promote Stream City No. 1 without charge and starred in its promotional video, “Stream City No. 1’s Little Chef.” 324 325
• Used her Weibo and Douyin following to drive reservations for Stream City No. 1. 327
• Secretly worked as a waitress at Stream City No. 1 when the restaurant was fully booked. 364 365

Relationships

• Ding Han — Former employee, business partner, closest friend, and the object of Lu Xiaobei’s persistent unrequited love. Their relationship is marked by mutual care, conflict, shared business ventures, and repeated attempts by Lu Xiaobei to remain close to him despite his relationship with Lin Qingying. 11 139 232 293 311
• Lu Changzai — Her father, a shipping magnate with whom she has a strained history. He opposed her life in Stream City, but later prioritized her happiness over forcing a marriage arrangement when his business collapsed. 86 207 306
• Milo — Close friend and musical collaborator. He supports her career and feelings for Ding Han, accompanies her during family crises, and writes original music for her. 140 232 305
• Lin Qingying — Ding Han’s girlfriend and initially a source of tension for Lu Xiaobei. Lin Qingying later secures Lu Xiaobei’s Yue Ning Mall endorsement, and the two maintain a more cooperative relationship. 246 312
• Old K — Former Feiyang regular and business partner in the Huaining flagship store. They also play Legend together. 138 216
• Zhao Yihang — Former Stream City employee whom Lu Xiaobei hires at Feiyang and entrusts to Chen Xiaoman’s management. 216
• Chen Xiaoman — Feiyang colleague and trusted manager who assists with operations and stays with Lu Xiaobei when she is frightened. 216 349
• A’ken / Soft Egg Ken — Persistent pursuer whose behavior causes repeated trouble for Lu Xiaobei and Ding Han. 132
• Cheng Shuang — Her manager, who handles professional concerns following the attack at Lu Xiaobei’s concert. 346

Story Role / Major Arcs

Stream City and Feiyang Internet Cafe

Lu Xiaobei introduces Ding Han to his first stable work and living arrangement after his arrival in Stream City. Their early employer-employee relationship gradually becomes emotionally complicated, with jealousy and affection surfacing as Ding Han grows closer to others. 11 27 38

Conflict with Her Father

Her father’s disapproval of Ding Han and Feiyang Internet Cafe culminates in a family confrontation. After being slapped, Lu Xiaobei leaves Stream City and becomes unreachable to Ding Han for a time. 88

Huaining Expansion

Lu Xiaobei returns as a far more capable entrepreneur, having expanded Feiyang into a chain. She invests in the Huaining flagship location, makes Ding Han a partner, and later collaborates with him on esports-hotel and restaurant projects. 138 139 289 324

Pursuit of a Music Career

Her work with Milo transforms her from an internet-cafe owner into a recognized singer and music-video star. As her popularity rises, she gains fans, signs autographs, releases a successful album, holds concerts, and becomes Yue Ning Mall’s spokesperson. 209 231 305 312

Feiyang Crisis

When a customer dies while online at Feiyang Internet Cafe, Lu Xiaobei is overwhelmed by guilt and public backlash. Ding Han and others support her while the business faces harassment from the deceased’s relatives and a coordinated cyberbullying campaign. 279 280 283

Family Debt Crisis

Lu Changzai’s accident, Hanhai Transportation’s collapse, and the seizure of family assets leave Lu Xiaobei under severe financial pressure. Nine Heavens Music attempts to leverage the crisis by demanding her album copyright and free concerts, while A’ken’s father seeks to force a marriage arrangement. 305 306

Continuing Public Dangers

Lu Xiaobei’s fame brings continued risks. She is protected during a concert knife attack connected to her father’s past, and later appears at Stream City No. 1 while continuing to support its operations and promotions. 346 364 365

Notable Quotes

“I’m willful, I’m impulsive, and I’m indeed not good, but I haven’t been bad to you.” 139

“I just wanted to walk you through my childhood footprints and leave you with some memories. That way, no matter who you end up with in the future, you won’t easily forget me.” 232

“Even if you don’t love me, I will always love you, until my patience runs out, or until I get old and lose the ability to love...” 311

Trivia

• Ding Han’s novel, My 23-Year-Old Beautiful Boss, is based on his experiences and feelings involving Lu Xiaobei; she identifies herself as its heroine. 27 139
• Her Legend character is a female mage named “Invincible Lu Xiaobei.” 216
• She later creates a female mage named “Little Hands So Cold” in World of Warcraft. 257
• Lu Xiaobei enjoys dry pot dishes and frequently treats Feiyang staff to milk tea. 139 287 305
• She drives a red Ferrari 296 in BH City. 231