Yu Meixia

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yu Meixia (虞美霞)
Alias(es)	Sister Yu
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Former supermarket worker; Dong Xuebin's nanny and domestic caretaker; later employed at an Electric Power Company business hall 195 196 2069
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Repaying Debts! 195

Background

Yu Meixia is a widowed mother raising Yu Qianqian under severe financial hardship. Following her husband's death, she works exhausting shifts at a small supermarket—handling stock, cashiering, and cleaning—while struggling to eat properly. The strain causes her to collapse and be hospitalized 195.

She later explains that the parents who raised her were not her biological parents. She was apparently picked up or otherwise taken in as a small child, remembers little of that period, and initially hopes only to find her birth family someday 241 496.

Yu Meixia and Qianqian had previously been reduced to begging for a living before Dong Xuebin took them in. Although she is grateful for the stability he provides, their past leaves her deeply self-conscious in public and wary of embarrassing him 216 1044.

Appearance

Yu Meixia is a mature, full-figured woman repeatedly described as exceptionally beautiful. Her appearance and that of her daughter draw frequent attention, though she is personally uncomfortable with praise and considers herself ordinary 216 222.

• Fair, smooth complexion and a notably youthful-looking face despite being over thirty 210.
• Usually dresses conservatively, but gradually becomes more comfortable with feminine outfits, stockings, heels, and styled-up hair 300 401.
• Has long hair, often worn down at home and pinned up when receiving guests or going out 299 517.
• Her face is badly scratched and disfigured by Li Hong, prompting reconstructive treatment in Seoul; the scars are later described as completely gone 305 312 487.
• Bears a striking resemblance to her biological mother, Qian Lihua, when she was younger 696.

Personality

Yu Meixia is gentle, timid, and highly conservative. She is uncomfortable around strangers, carefully considers even ordinary greetings, and often worries that she will say or do something that reflects badly on Dong Xuebin 206 1043. Her insecurity is rooted partly in the hardship she and Qianqian endured before receiving help 216.

She is industrious and intensely grateful toward those who assist her. As Dong's nanny, she devotes herself to cooking, cleaning, shopping, and caring for him while recovering from injuries 196 240. She also tries to repay kindness from neighbors by asking Dong for help when Sister Fang's son needs work 402.

Her daughter is her foremost priority. When considering her future, Yu Meixia initially defines it entirely through raising Qianqian, supporting her education, and eventually caring for her future family 241. She temporarily gives up acting work when Qianqian needs her at home 1747.

Over time, securing housing, work, and contact with her birth family makes Yu Meixia more self-assured and independent, though she remains reserved in unfamiliar situations 1027.

Abilities & Skills

Domestic Care

Yu Meixia is an attentive homemaker and caretaker.

• Prepares meals, shops for groceries, cleans, and manages household tasks 196 240.
• Provides practical care when Dong is injured, including helping him wash, dress, and recover at her home 240 241.
• Is an experienced supermarket worker, having handled stocking, cashiering, and cleaning before becoming a nanny 195.

Childcare

Yu Meixia is a devoted and protective mother to Yu Qianqian.

• Oversees Qianqian's schooling and household-registration transfer with Dong's assistance 206 207.
• Places Qianqian's safety and education above her own career opportunities 241 1747.
• Worries about Qianqian's experiences at school, including bullying and unwanted attention 1044 2068.

Story Role

Taken in by Dong Xuebin

Dong encounters Yu Meixia and Qianqian at the hospital after Yu collapses from overwork and malnutrition. After helping with their immediate difficulties, he hires Yu as his nanny; she and Qianqian move into his residence 195 196.

Husband's Murder Case and Abduction

Yu Meixia begins reporting her husband's murder case, despite pressure on Dong to drop the matter. While out buying eggs, she disappears and is suspected of having been abducted by the same trafficking group operating in Yantai County 210. The case leaves her frightened and reluctant to continue exposing herself to danger 214.

Establishing a Home

When Yu considers moving out so that she and Qianqian will no longer burden Dong, he buys them a home in Huamei Community. Yu accepts it primarily for Qianqian's future security, and Dong continues living with or visiting them to preserve their family-like arrangement 223.

Disfigurement and Recovery

Li Hong attacks Yu Meixia during a dispute connected to Yu Qianqian and leaves her face severely scarred. Dong arranges treatment abroad, accompanying her to Seoul for facial reconstruction. Her scars are eventually healed 305 312 487.

Reunion with Her Biological Parents

Dong investigates Yu's childhood origins and arranges a DNA test. The test confirms that Liu Chenglong and Qian Lihua are her biological parents, reuniting the family after nearly thirty years apart 496 696.

Acting Aspirations

Yu later seeks acting work but becomes the target of coercion and harassment during an audition, including pressure to perform a kissing scene. She escapes to a restroom and calls Dong for help; his intervention leads to a police investigation into the company and General Manager Wu 1732 1733 1737 1739. She subsequently puts acting aside to care for Qianqian 1747.

Relationships

• Dong Xuebin — Benefactor, employer, protector, and eventual romantic partner. Dong hires Yu as his nanny, supports her daughter, seeks justice in her husband's case, funds her treatment, and finds her biological parents. Their relationship develops from dependence and gratitude into mutual affection, though Yu often remains deferential to him 196 223 588 696.
• Yu Qianqian — Daughter. Yu's central concern and motivation; she prioritizes Qianqian's education, safety, and future home above her own ambitions 195 207 241.
• Liu Chenglong — Biological father. A DNA test confirms his relationship to Yu, leading to their emotional reunion 696.
• Qian Lihua — Biological mother. Yu strongly resembles Qian in her youth; both are overwhelmed when their relationship is confirmed 696.
• Unnamed husband — Deceased husband. His murder becomes the basis of Yu's attempt to seek justice, exposing her to danger 195 210 222.
• Xu Yan — Friend and fellow mother. Yu initially feels restrained around Xu but bonds with her through conversations about their children and education 1043 1044.
• Luan Xiaoping — Dong Xuebin's mother. Initially suspicious of Yu's intentions, Luan later warms to her after learning of her circumstances and helps with Qianqian's schooling 206.
• Sister Fang — Neighbor and friend. Yu values Sister Fang's kindness and asks Dong to help Sister Fang's son find work at the County TV Station 402.