Liu Yuhua

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Liu Yuhua
Alias(es)	Yuhua
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Steel Rolling Mill; Siheyuan
Occupation/Role	Level 2 fitter
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 125
Family	Liu Cheng (father); He Feibiao (son)
Marital Status	Divorced from He Yuzhu (“Silly Zhu”)

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 2 fitter	282	Passed the Level 2 fitter assessment; her monthly salary rose from 33 yuan to 38.6 yuan.

Background

Liu Yuhua is Liu Cheng’s only daughter and a worker at the steel rolling mill. Before her marriage, she had searched for a suitable partner for more than four years. Being older than twenty-two and unmarried, she believed her practical options were limited, particularly because other men favored conventionally prettier women. She accepted a match with He Yuzhu after deciding that his steady income meant she would not go hungry. 128

Yi Zhonghai arranged Liu Yuhua’s match with He Yuzhu, and pressure from the surrounding courtyard residents led the pair to obtain a marriage certificate quickly. Liu Yuhua embraced the marriage directly, insisting on dispensing with old-fashioned wedding rituals and immediately planning their household life. 128 129

The marriage rapidly deteriorated over He Yuzhu’s continued attachment to Qin Huairu and his tendency to prioritize helping the Jia family over his own household. While pregnant, Liu Yuhua clashed repeatedly with He Yushui and Qin Huairu, then expelled He Yuzhu from her parents’ home after he insulted Liu Cheng. 143 145 151

With Lin Zhen’s help and the Deaf Old Lady’s support, Liu Yuhua chose divorce rather than continue accepting the marriage. The settlement required He Yuzhu to provide child support and preserved the He surname for their son, He Feibiao. 153 208

Appearance

Liu Yuhua was initially a tall, broad-framed woman with a round face, fair skin, and a notably plump build. At the time of her marriage, she was taller than He Yuzhu and weighed over 200 pounds. 129 209

After childbirth, Lin Zhen secretly provided restorative elixirs and dietary guidance. Liu Yuhua’s weight fell to 190 pounds within two months, then to under 170 pounds; her complexion improved, and the courtyard later counted her among its “Four Great Beauties.” 209 232 282 286

• Approximately 1.8 meters tall. 282
• Previously had acne and facial spots, which diminished during her recovery. 225 226
• Retained her formidable physical strength after losing weight. 283
• Her later appearance and composure are described as those of a capable professional woman. 522

Personality

Liu Yuhua is blunt, decisive, and intensely self-respecting. She prefers direct speech to politeness or ambiguity, and she refuses to tolerate disrespect toward herself, her father, or her son. 125 151 334

Despite her fierce temper, she is practical and capable of reflection. After Lin Zhen explained He Yushui’s longstanding bond with Qin Huairu, Liu Yuhua reconsidered her anger and chose to build support through the Deaf Old Lady and First Aunt rather than escalate every dispute. 145

Her divorce strengthens her independence. She rejects the idea of remarrying merely because potential suitors appear after her appearance and circumstances improve, reasoning that men who ignored her before cannot be trusted to value her sincerely. 209 283

Abilities & Skills

Fitter Skills

Liu Yuhua works at the steel rolling mill and advances through its fitter assessment system.

• Passed the Level 2 fitter assessment. 282
• Earned 38.6 yuan per month after her promotion. 282
• Her improved income and stable work contributed to her independence after divorce. 282 286

Physical Strength

Liu Yuhua is exceptionally strong and unafraid of physical confrontation.

• Claimed that most men were no match for her in a fight. 129
• Restrained Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu simultaneously while several months pregnant. 158
• Threw Tang Erfeng repeatedly into the air after he attempted to exploit her circumstances. 283
• Fought He Yuzhu, Qin Huairu, and Jia Zhangshi when they targeted her family. 331

Household Management

Liu Yuhua approaches domestic matters with practicality and clear expectations.

• Took control of the household finances during her marriage to He Yuzhu. 134 151
• Insisted that her new household acquire essentials such as a bicycle, radio, sewing machine, and watch. 134
• Set conditions on He Yuzhu’s access to their son after the divorce. 185

Equipment / Property

• Feige bicycle — Purchased after her marriage to He Yuzhu as part of establishing their household. 134
• He Yushui’s former house — Legally registered under Liu Yuhua’s name and allocated through the steel rolling mill. 376

Relationships

• Liu Cheng — Father. He is protective of Liu Yuhua and confronted He Yuzhu over his treatment of her. 128 151
• He Yuzhu / Silly Zhu — Former husband and father of her son. Their impulsive marriage ended after persistent conflict over Qin Huairu, family priorities, and mutual respect. 128 153 208
• He Feibiao — Her son with He Yuzhu. Liu Yuhua prioritizes his welfare and controls his father’s visitation after the divorce. 185 202 208
• Lin Zhen — Adviser and ally. He supports her during the breakdown of her marriage, helps secure a fair settlement, and assists with her postpartum recovery. 145 152 209
• Deaf Old Lady — Supporter who regards Liu Yuhua as a granddaughter and backs her right to remain in the courtyard. 190 195
• First Aunt — Supportive elder who regrets not recognizing the forces undermining Liu Yuhua’s marriage sooner. 144 153
• He Yushui — Former sister-in-law. Their relationship is strained by He Yushui’s long-standing loyalty to Qin Huairu. 143 145
• Qin Huairu — Rival and recurring antagonist in Liu Yuhua’s marriage and courtyard disputes. 145 158 331
• Liu Guangtian — Persistent suitor whose initial interest is tied to her changed appearance and property; Liu Yuhua rejects his advances. 283 284 301

Story Role / Major Arcs

Marriage to He Yuzhu

Liu Yuhua agrees to marry He Yuzhu despite rumors concerning Qin Huairu. She moves quickly to formalize their life together, while He Yuzhu immediately regrets the impulsive decision. 128 129 130

Conflict with the Jia Family

During her pregnancy, Liu Yuhua openly challenges He Yushui’s favoritism toward Qin Huairu and resents He Yuzhu’s repeated support for the Jia family. The conflict establishes her refusal to sacrifice her household for Qin Huairu’s interests. 143 145

Divorce and Custody Settlement

After He Yuzhu insults her father and continues to side with Qin Huairu, Liu Yuhua chooses divorce. Lin Zhen mediates terms that secure child support and her son’s He surname. 151 153 208

Exposing Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu

Liu Yuhua catches Yi Zhonghai delivering white flour to Qin Huairu late at night, confronts both publicly, and links their actions to the collapse of her marriage. The incident costs Yi Zhonghai his standing as the courtyard’s First Elder. 158

Postpartum Renewal

Following He Feibiao’s birth, Liu Yuhua commits to recovering physically and living independently. Her weight loss, improved health, and Level 2 fitter promotion transform both her confidence and her position in the courtyard. 202 209 232 282

Rejecting New Suitors

As Liu Yuhua becomes more financially secure and conventionally attractive, several men pursue her. She remains suspicious of motives rooted in her appearance, salary, or housing and forcefully rejects Tang Erfeng’s attempt to marry into her household. 283 285 286

Continued Defense of Her Family

Liu Yuhua continues to defend her son, home, and allies against interference from He Yuzhu, Qin Huairu, and Jia Zhangshi. Her willingness to take responsibility for her actions earns broad admiration within the courtyard. 331 334

Notable Quotes

“He Yuzhu, save it. Get ready, we'll get divorced as soon as the Civil Affairs Bureau opens. I don't want you anymore, you've been dumped by me!” 153

“When I was fat, they looked down on me and wouldn't even marry me without a dowry. If they come chasing after me when I'm thin, will their feelings be genuine?” 209

Trivia

• Liu Yuhua initially watched Lin Zhen’s wrestling match and concluded that she could not defeat him. 128
• Her preferred test for Tang Erfeng’s sincerity was whether he could throw her thirty times; he gave up before ten. 283
• She became known in the Siheyuan as one of the “Four Great Beauties” after her transformation. 286