Zhao Yu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhao Yu (赵煜)
Alias(es)	Lord Yu; Brother Yu; Tyou-san; Yu Jun
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Li Qingwan's MCN; formerly a Fish platform streamer 130 158
Occupation/Role	Livestreamer, singer, songwriter, gaming content creator
Status	Alive; married to Ueno Yuuka 223
Birthday	March 7 174
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Zhao Yu was originally a 27-year-old corporate worker from 2024. He awakens in 2018 in the body of a parallel-world version of himself: a recent graduate of Rongcheng University of Science and Technology whose appearance, family, and early life closely match his own. The major difference is that this Zhao Yu had become an unsuccessful streamer struggling with rent and low viewership. 1

Determined not to repeat the aimless, exhausting life he lived before transmigrating, Zhao Yu returns to streaming. He uses his knowledge of League of Legends' coming resurgence, his displayed Challenger Master account, and the idea of hiring a companion player to rebuild his channel. 1 16

His first partnership with Japanese companion player Ueno Yuuka becomes the foundation of both his streaming career and personal life. Their gaming chemistry, cultural exchanges, and increasingly open affection draw a large audience. Zhao Yu eventually travels from Huaxia to Neon to help Yuuka escape her family home, then brings her to Rongcheng, where Chen Xiuhua welcomes her. 11 79 80

As his public influence grows, Zhao Yu expands from gaming streams into music, travel content, public-interest work, and cross-border media. He anonymously funds Tongtong's surgery, supports his home village through road construction and employment opportunities, and assists Yuuka's documentary project about historical truth. 46 114 115 133

Following a coordinated smear campaign tied to Fish platform, Zhao Yu works with Li Qingwan and the authorities to clear his name. His contract is subsequently transferred to Li Qingwan's company, allowing him to continue his career independently. 126 128 130

Zhao Yu later becomes engaged to Yuuka, supports her decision to graduate early and move to Huaxia, performs the League of Legends finals theme song, and marries her. 187 216 218 221 223

Appearance

Zhao Yu is a tall man, standing over six feet, with an appearance viewers and stylists consider naturally handsome. His presentation changes significantly with styling, particularly during public appearances and promotional shoots. 105 142

• Initially appears unkempt, with untrimmed hair and the casual look of a struggling home streamer. 1 95
• A fitted suit, slicked-back hair, and gold-rimmed glasses give him the appearance of a senior corporate executive. 95
• Can carry elaborate costumes convincingly, including a cloud-patterned late-Ming-style daoist robe and Kamen Rider Kuuga armor. 105 176
• Retains physical strength from years of farm work and construction work, despite spending much of his career at a computer. 170

Personality

Zhao Yu is adaptable, practical, and accustomed to planning for unfavorable outcomes. His former corporate life left him self-conscious about his value and hesitant to expect recognition, but transmigration gives him the resolve to live more freely and build a better future for himself and his mother. 16 155

He is considerate without being performative. Zhao Yu anonymously pays for a child's surgery, avoids publicizing his charitable acts, and seeks ways to help his village without undermining the villagers' dignity or pride. 46 115

His humor is often teasing, shameless, and full of innuendo, particularly during streams and interviews. He also has a notably childish, enthusiastic side when it comes to motorcycles, games, Kamen Rider, and public heroics. 123 142 155 178

In relationships, Zhao Yu responds intensely to affection and support. He considers Yuuka's reassurance that he was “reliable” a defining moment in his life, and repeatedly prioritizes her happiness, safety, and ambitions over his own convenience or career security. 80 155 159

Abilities & Skills

League of Legends Strategy

Zhao Yu is a highly capable League of Legends player, with a displayed Challenger Master account and a Master-level reputation on the Chinese server. 1 8

• Develops unconventional duo strategies, such as the Sion–Zilean crowd-control composition used with Yuuka. 10 11
• Gives clear real-time instructions and coordinates extended crowd-control chains with Yuuka. 11 12
• Plays multiple roles and champions effectively, including Zilean, Hecarim, and jungle positions. 11 14
• Uses sarcasm and all-chat pressure to provoke opponents into poor decisions. 11

Music and Songwriting

Zhao Yu is an accomplished singer and songwriter whose music becomes central to his career.

• Registers copyrights for two songs from his previous world and uses livestream performances to build capital. 26
• Demonstrates professional-level composition while creating the melody for Fairy Tale Town. 41
• Records albums that gain domestic and international attention, including chart success. 191 223
• Writes and records a League of Legends finals theme song within two days. 218
• Performs confidently on major stages despite lacking a conventional entertainment-industry background. 221

Japanese and Korean

Zhao Yu possesses strong Japanese and Korean language skills. 5

• Communicates naturally with Yuuka and Japanese viewers during streams. 5 8
• Uses Japanese in Neon television interviews and public appearances. 155
• Publicly attributes his Japanese ability to his interest in tokusatsu. 155

Livestreaming and Public Communication

Zhao Yu turns his initially failing channel into a major cross-border online presence through gaming, music, humor, and interactions with Yuuka. 1 26 70

• Adjusts quickly to audience reactions and emerging platform trends. 1 117
• Maintains composure during public controversy and uses Li Qingwan's strategy to turn a smear campaign into an opportunity to leave Fish platform. 126 130
• Later shifts toward cooking streams and relationship advice while retaining his popularity. 207

Cooking and Rural Knowledge

Zhao Yu is a capable cook and shares rural traditions from his hometown with his audience. 61 155

• Demonstrates iron-canister rice cooked over a firepit and explains its communal cultural context. 60
• Regularly cooks for Yuuka. 155 207
• Uses his knowledge of village life to help Yuuka adapt to Huaxia. 114 115

Equipment / Personal Items

• Trial Tracker 200 motorcycle — A prized motorcycle Zhao Yu rides after obtaining a Neon motorcycle license through the Ueno family's connections; he considers it his third most treasured possession after Yuuka and Chen Xiuhua. 178
• Kuuga transformation belt — Received during Yuuka's birthday mission game as a symbol of “Yuuka's love for 50 years.” 176

Relationships

• Ueno Yuuka — Wife and longtime streaming partner. Their relationship begins through companion gaming, grows through mutual support and cross-border challenges, and culminates in marriage. 5 90 187 223
• Chen Xiuhua — Zhao Yu's mother. Zhao Yu is deeply motivated by his wish to give her a better life; she warmly accepts Yuuka into the family. 1 80 155
• Li Qingwan — Sponsor, friend, manager, and head of the MCN that signs Zhao Yu. She supports his career, helps transfer his Fish contract, and frequently organizes promotional content around Zhao Yu and Yuuka. 26 130 158
• A Shui — Professional player and close friend. A Shui becomes interested in Zhao Yu's gameplay, collaborates with him, and receives Zhao Yu's support in expanding his own popularity. 11 189
• Qigong Shiori — Yuuka's friend and protector. Initially suspicious of Zhao Yu, she comes to recognize his commitment to Yuuka and develops a friendly, competitive rapport with him. 80 159 175
• Ueno Shozo — Yuuka's father and Zhao Yu's father-in-law. Their relationship begins tensely but gradually improves through Zhao Yu's consistent support for Yuuka and the Ueno family. 80 170 187
• Ueno Shinichiro — Yuuka's grandfather. Zhao Yu bonds with him through games, drinking, and family discussions, eventually calling him “Grandpa.” 136 148
• Mamiko — Yuuka's grandmother. Zhao Yu respects her discipline and refinement, particularly during his time with the Ueno family. 183

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and Streaming Revival

Zhao Yu transmigrates into his younger parallel self and chooses League of Legends streaming as his path out of financial hardship. Hiring Yuuka as a companion player gives his stream its defining appeal. 1 5

Gaming Partnership with Yuuka

Zhao Yu teaches Yuuka unconventional League strategies and discovers her exceptional coordination, intelligence, and willingness to prioritize their teamwork. Their Sion–Zilean combination attracts the attention of viewers and A Shui. 10 11 12

Rise as a Music Streamer

After gaining momentum through streams and street performances, Zhao Yu registers song copyrights, goes viral on Sound platform, and begins using music to broaden his career. 26 70

Yuuka's Escape and Arrival in Huaxia

When Yuuka faces family pressure in Neon, Zhao Yu flies from Rongcheng to Nara to find her. He helps her leave home, supports her choice to seek happiness in Huaxia, and brings her to meet Chen Xiuhua. 79 80

Community Support and Public Image

Zhao Yu quietly funds Tongtong's surgery, promotes his rural hometown, renovates the village road, and helps villagers pursue more sustainable opportunities. These actions later become key evidence of his character during a Huaxia TV interview. 46 114 115 132

Fish Platform Controversy

Poison Coin's provocations and coordinated overseas accounts fuel public accusations against Zhao Yu. Rather than panic, Zhao Yu works with Li Qingwan and the authorities, clears his name, and exits Fish platform through a contract transfer. 126 128 130

Documentary and Cross-Border Advocacy

Zhao Yu supports Yuuka after she finds a purpose in documenting historical truth. He helps her visit museums, interview veterans, and pursue the project despite its political and personal difficulty. 128 133

Engagement, Career Expansion, and Marriage

Zhao Yu and Yuuka become engaged with both families' involvement. As Yuuka decides to graduate early and move to Huaxia, Zhao Yu proves his commitment to Professor Saotome, records the League of Legends finals song, and eventually marries Yuuka. 187 216 218 221 223

Notable Quotes

“It's not ‘as if,’ you are the reason for the changes in my life...” 155

“For the rest of my life, I'll take good care of you.” 223

Trivia

• Zhao Yu practices Kamen Rider transformation poses and fights imaginary enemies while bathing. 123
• He is particularly enthusiastic about tokusatsu and cites it as his reason for learning Japanese. 155
• His birthday, March 7, initially goes unnoticed because he does not publicize it for fan gifts or attention. 174
• Yuuka's first assurance that he was “reliable” becomes one of the most emotionally important memories of his life. 155
• His mother chose the character 煜 for his name because it represents light and her hope that he would illuminate both his own path and others'. 132