Yan Yu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yan Yu (颜毓)
Alias(es)	Red Skirt Goddess; Princess of Lin Chuan; Manager Yan 223 263
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lin Chuan Group; Jing Ting Music; Feiyang Music Movement (shareholder) 79 223 262
Occupation/Role	Chairman and President of Lin Chuan Group; CEO of Jing Ting Music; music enthusiast and drummer 223 262 276
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Background / History

Yan Yu took her mother Yan Lei's surname. She is the only daughter of Zhou Linchuan, chairman of Lin Chuan Group, and grew up in material comfort but emotional neglect: her parents became distant, she was largely raised by a nanny, and her father did not realize she had suffered from depression for years. 111 150

Her childhood left her distrustful of marriage and resistant to relationships arranged around family interests. She studied business abroad and developed a habit of intensely researching subjects that caught her interest, from law and design to business operations. 151 201 234

Yan Yu became Lin Fei's closest friend after intervening when Lin Fei was maliciously defamed. The two remained like sisters through Lin Fei's lowest period. 104 193

Appearance

Yan Yu is known for a mature, glamorous presence centered on her distinctive peach blossom eyes. Her public image is strongly associated with fiery red lipstick and red dresses, earning her the nickname “Red Skirt Goddess.” 23 248 263

• Usually presents herself as a poised, commanding older-sister figure with long legs and a curvaceous silhouette. 23 74
• Can shift into a deliberately youthful casual style, often tying her hair into a bun or ponytail and wearing hoodies, sneakers, or sportswear. 38 150
• After taking charge of Lin Chuan Group, she frequently appears in tailored suits that emphasize her executive authority. 263

Personality

Yan Yu is teasing and outspoken around people she trusts, especially Song Dao, but cool and distant toward strangers. Although she enjoys playful banter, she dislikes being the center of public attention and initially treats music as a personal dream rather than a path to celebrity. 67 104

She is fiercely protective of those she considers her own. Her intervention for Lin Fei, Sun Meiqi, and Feiyang Music Movement reflects a strong sense of loyalty and justice; she reacts sharply to exploitation and unfair treatment. 90 104 207

Despite her confidence and social influence, Yan Yu carries deep emotional insecurity from her upbringing. She values sincerity, fears being controlled by family expectations, and gradually becomes more open about her feelings for Song Dao. 150 151 193

Abilities & Skills

Musical Knowledge

Yan Yu is proficient in music theory and familiar with a wide range of instruments. She studies seriously when interested, rather than relying solely on her connections or status. 68 201

• Learned vocal placement and singing techniques from Song Dao. 68
• Received and practiced Song Dao's song “Heart's Desire.” 67 74
• Her voice is noted for being distinctive and emotionally infectious. 248

Drumming and Performance

Although initially nervous about performing before large crowds, Yan Yu developed into a capable live drummer and occasional vocalist. 137 248

• Played drums during Sun Meiqi's farewell concert alongside Song Dao. 137
• Performed drums and sang at Lin Fei's concert, impressing the audience with her stage presence and vocal expression. 248
• Returned to public music performances after becoming Lin Chuan Group's leader, playing drums during a livestream session. 263
• Performed “Love Country More Than Beauty” with Song Dao at his final concert, publicly confirming their relationship. 274

Business and Negotiation

Yan Yu combines family influence with strong independent judgment, research habits, and practical business ability. 201 223 263

• Recommended Feiyang Music Movement to Song Dao and arranged his meeting with Lin Fei. 21
• Offered her recording studio and ten million yuan for a 5% stake in Feiyang Music Movement. 79
• Secured Sun Meiqi's early contract termination without penalties and cancelled her recent endorsements, though she could not recover the song copyrights. 90
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of construction, environmental materials, film-city operations, and related commercial planning. 201 223
• Rapidly learned Lin Chuan Group's frontline operations after assuming leadership, earning respect from company veterans. 263

Relationships

• Song Dao — Initially his senior sister, collaborator, and self-described “best friend”; their relationship gradually becomes romantic, and they are later described as husband and wife. They have twins, Song Huaiqian and Song Qinghe. 10 111 251 275
• Lin Fei — Closest friend and sister-like confidante. Yan Yu helped Lin Fei through a past defamation crisis, and the two later jointly support Song Dao's career and personal life. 104 193 262
• Zhou Linchuan — Father and former chairman of Lin Chuan Group. Their relationship was strained by his emotional absence during her childhood, but improves after Song Dao saves his life and Zhou hands the company to her. 150 261 262
• Yan Lei — Mother. Yan Yu took her surname; Yan Lei later supports Yan Yu's independence and accepts her relationship with Song Dao and Lin Fei. 111 262
• Yan Cheng — Maternal uncle and chairman of Xia Kingdom Publishing Group. He arranges publication for Song Dao's The Legend of the Condor Heroes at Yan Yu's request. 170 201
• Sun Meiqi — Friend and fellow artist whom Yan Yu helps escape an exploitative agency contract. Yan Yu remains protective when Sun Meiqi later faces online attacks. 90 207
• Hu Wei — Former schoolmate and member of Song Dao's circle; Yan Yu remains close with him and Wang Lu. 19 124

Story Role / Major Arcs

Song Dao's Early Collaborator

Yan Yu recognizes the literary origin of Song Dao's pen name, “Water Strike Three Thousand,” and quickly sees his ambition and potential. She becomes one of his first trusted collaborators, accepts “One Person's Eternal Love” from him, helps draft a creator-singer contract template, and introduces him to Lin Fei and Feiyang Music Movement. 10 19 21

Pursuing Music

Yan Yu confides that she wants to sing, prompting Song Dao to obtain “Heart's Desire” for her and teach her vocal technique. Though she initially resists public performance, she protects her voice, practices seriously, and eventually becomes a notable drummer and singer on major stages. 67 68 69 137 248

Feiyang Investor and Protector

As Feiyang faces industry pressure, Yan Yu invests heavily in the company and uses her influence to protect its artists. Her intervention resolves Sun Meiqi's agency dispute without financial penalties, and she later vows to retaliate against anyone who harms Sun Meiqi. 79 90 207

Publishing and Film Support

Yan Yu uses her uncle's publishing connections to help Song Dao publish The Legend of the Condor Heroes, while respecting Song Dao's wish not to accept excessively favorable terms. She later helps locate investment for Song Dao's film project The Legend of the Demon King. 170 235

Succession of Lin Chuan Group

After Zhou Linchuan suffers a cerebral hemorrhage, Yan Yu remains with Song Dao at the hospital while he treats her father. Following Zhou's recovery and retirement, she receives most of her parents' shares and is appointed Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of Lin Chuan Group. 261 262

As Lin Chuan's new leader, Yan Yu proves she had prepared for succession long before taking office. Her command of operational details, fast learning, and decisive management overturn assumptions that she was merely a wealthy heiress. 263

Notable Quotes

“He's the best friend I've ever recognized!” 104

“I don't want to, and you don't want to either. Cheers to our amazing chemistry and shared understanding!” 151

“Hello everyone, it's still me.” 263

Trivia

• Yan Yu's maternal uncle is the chairman of Xia Kingdom Publishing Group. 170
• She owns a recording studio and later a renovated party venue. 79 205
• She is often more comfortable supporting performances from behind a drum kit than singing alone in public. 137 248
• Her public image shifted from the “Red Skirt Goddess” to the highly visible president of Lin Chuan Group, but she continued appearing with Song Dao and Lin Fei. 262 263