Li Qingwan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Qingwan (李清婉)
Alias(es)	Xiao Wan; “Pad-chief” (a livestream-audience nickname) 138
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Her own MCN; Zhao Yu and Qigong Shiori’s streaming operations 71 166 202
Occupation/Role	MCN founder and manager; livestreamer; promoter and logistics organizer 71 105 150
Status	Alive; later resides in Zhao Yu’s village in Huaxia with Qigong Shiori 224
First Appearance	Chapter 25

Background / History

Li Qingwan was initially a wealthy shut-in and League of Legends fan who spent her time editing clips from Zhao Yu’s livestreams. Drawn to Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s chemistry, she created fan animations and actively “shipped” the pair; she later recognized Zhao Yu as the singer in a viral street-performance video. Her nanny, Auntie Wang, handled much of her daily routine during this period. 25 172

After Zhao Yu gained public attention, Qingwan persuaded her father to provide funding and promotional support for her MCN. She viewed signing Zhao Yu as a time-sensitive opportunity and committed to building the company around his potential. 71

She became Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s promoter, arranging professional styling, photography, and marketing for their comic-con appearance. Her efforts helped turn their real relationship and livestream content into a larger online attraction. 105 117

While visiting Tokyo to secretly film Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s off-stream daily life, Qingwan met Qigong Shiori. Although she initially mistook Shiori for a delinquent, the two became friends, collaborators, and eventually much more important to one another. 138 141

Qingwan signed Shiori to a three-year MCN contract and later became her manager, supporting her Chinese-learning livestreams and career development. 166 189 202

After Shiori’s father died, Qingwan travelled to Neon to find her, confessed her feelings, and asked Shiori to give their relationship a chance. Shiori chose to return to Huaxia with her. 224

Appearance

Li Qingwan is a petite young woman whose doll-like appearance is frequently remarked upon by others. Yuuka is slightly taller than her; Qingwan is stated to be around 1.5 meters tall. 105

• Extremely fair skin, attributed to having spent much of her life indoors. 158
• Often described as looking like a doll or primary-school student despite being an adult. 105 150
• Wore a cute Lolita-style dress while livestreaming in Tokyo. 138
• Used a fox mask to avoid showing her face during the comic convention stream. 106
• Has recurring insecurity over her small chest, which becomes a frequent source of teasing from Zhao Yu and viewers. 105 120
• Wore a black yukata with gold patterns during the group’s trip to Sapporo. 158

Personality

Qingwan is energetic, expressive, competitive, and deeply immersed in anime, fandom, and online culture. A former shut-in with chuunibyou tendencies, she readily turns real situations into elaborate fictional scenarios, whether framing a beach trip as a “fan-service episode” or introducing herself as the “Spider Duchess” during a Kamen Rider performance. 143 208

Despite her playful and often eccentric behavior, Qingwan is highly capable in practical work. She is ambitious about promotion, understands online trends, and invests serious effort into managing Zhao Yu and Shiori’s careers. Her father’s confidence in her grows after seeing how diligently she develops the MCN. 71 105 117

She is prone to pride and dramatic reactions when teased, particularly over her height, appearance, or supposed lack of maturity. However, she is also considerate of the dignity of the people she supports; rather than directly sponsoring Zhao Yu and Yuuka, she arranged a discount so they would not feel demeaned. 95 120

Her relationship with Shiori brings out a more protective and emotionally honest side. Though she initially hides behind jokes and boss-like authority, Qingwan ultimately admits that she wants Shiori to remain with her in Huaxia. 214 217 224

Abilities & Skills

MCN Management and Promotion

Qingwan founded and operates an MCN with funding and limited promotional backing from her father. 71

• Compiled Zhao Yu’s performance data and songs to secure her father’s investment. 71
• Signed and managed Zhao Yu’s career opportunities, including contracts and promotional campaigns. 105 117
• Signed Qigong Shiori to a three-year contract and later focused on managing her activities. 166 202
• Expanded her MCN into rural-life content creation after moving to Zhao Yu’s village. 224

Production and Logistics

Qingwan is highly prepared when organizing livestream and promotional shoots. 105 150

• Arranged professional makeup artists, stylists, photographers, and marketing staff for Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s comic-con appearance. 105
• Maintains clothing, makeup supplies, fill lights, emergency power sources, and other production resources for shoots. 150
• Directed the staff and setup for a school-based filming project in Neon. 150
• Organized the Kamen Rider-themed birthday production for Zhao Yu, including lighting staff and costumes. 176 177

Livestreaming and Audience Engagement

Qingwan develops her own livestream persona alongside her management work. 138 171

• Conducts outdoor and event livestreams, including her Tokyo surprise visit and beach broadcasts. 138 209
• Uses exaggerated reactions and deliberately absurd performances to entertain viewers. 171
• Helped Shiori begin livestreaming and supported her Chinese-learning content. 179 189
• Can be inconsistent when balancing audience demands with her protectiveness toward Shiori. 214

Table Tennis

Qingwan has experience with table tennis and favors a fast, technical attacking style. 220

• Quickly built a 20–1 lead over Shiori across two games. 220
• Uses varied pace and rapid attacks effectively against amateur opponents. 220
• Struggles against Shiori’s superior reach and raw power once Shiori adapts to her rhythm. 220

Relationships

• Zhao Yu — Business partner, contracted streamer, and close friend; Qingwan promotes his career while constantly trading playful insults with him. 71 105 120
• Yuuka — Friend and fellow anime fan; Qingwan enthusiastically supports Yuuka’s relationship with Zhao Yu and coordinates projects for the couple. 25 105 123
• Qigong Shiori — Friend, contracted streamer, and eventual romantic partner; Qingwan manages Shiori’s career, wants her to stay in Huaxia, and confesses her feelings in the epilogue. 166 217 224
• Li Qingwan’s father — Her father and the financial backer of her MCN; he initially limited support but increased investment after observing her work ethic. 71 117
• Aunt Liu — Her father’s longtime employee and a woman who watched Qingwan grow up; Qingwan is nervous around her because of Aunt Liu’s strict nature. 166
• A Shui — A professional gamer Qingwan calls on during games and supports as an IG fan. 147 189 221

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zhao Yu and Yuuka Fandom

Qingwan begins as an off-screen fan editor and shipper of Zhao Yu and Yuuka, creating fan content from their livestreams and encouraging their relationship. 25

Founding the MCN

After recognizing Zhao Yu’s rising commercial value, Qingwan secures her father’s backing, signs Zhao Yu, and takes responsibility for promoting him through her newly established MCN. 71 105

Comic Convention Promotion

Qingwan organizes Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s professional Hanfu styling and photoshoot, then pushes them toward public activities at the convention. Her suggestion sparks their competition over who is more popular. 105 106

Tokyo Surprise Livestream

Qingwan travels to Tokyo intending to secretly document Zhao Yu and Yuuka’s everyday relationship. This trip leads to her first meeting with Shiori and the beginning of their partnership. 138 140

Kamen Rider Stage Performance

Forced onstage after Zhao Yu introduces her as his assistant, Qingwan embraces the role of the “Spider Duchess.” Her reawakened chuunibyou persona later leads her to attempt summoning Shiori as a witch. 142 143

Shiori’s Management and Huaxia Plans

Qingwan signs Shiori, supports her livestreaming career, and becomes emotionally invested in Shiori’s decision over studying abroad. She eventually tells Shiori that staying together in Huaxia is reason enough to leave Neon. 166 189 217

Relationship with Shiori

Qingwan’s concern for Shiori grows into mutual affection. She impulsively kisses Shiori during the World Championship final, then ultimately confesses to her after Shiori’s father’s death. 221 224

Notable Quotes

“I am the assistant to the Spider Prince, the Spider Duchess, and today is your death day, Ambassador Hell!” 142

“In the name of the Spider Duchess, I summon thee, Witch of the Land of Origin, awaken!” 143

“I’m going to be the woman who becomes the Pirate King! The sea will eventually submit to me.” 210

Trivia

• Qingwan’s first instinct on visiting a comic convention is to buy badges and figurines; her bag and seat soon become covered in merchandise. 112
• She once rarely left her bedroom, with meals delivered to her by her nanny. 172
• Her sense of smell became sharp enough that she could identify what meal was being brought to her before it arrived. 172
• She initially wanted to secretly ride Zhao Yu’s motorcycle and was the first person he suspected when it was found covered in mud. 178
• She and Shiori eventually live next door to Zhao Yu and Yuuka in a two-person apartment. 204