Lin Yu

Biodata

Background / History

Lin Yu is a member of the Lin family's direct line, unlike her cousin Lin Zhenzhen, who belongs to a collateral branch. She holds a high-ranking but previously nominal management position within Lin Group, and her status makes her well known in Qingyang's wealthy circles. 72 88 137

She becomes acquainted with Su Chen as his landlady. One night, after drinking, she is harassed outside Su's Funeral Company; Su Chen intervenes and knocks the man down with a single punch. The incident reveals both her vulnerability when intoxicated and her growing trust in Su Chen. 55 56

During Lin Group's dispute over the development of Fengqing Street, Lin Yu attends a negotiation banquet alongside Lin Zhenzhen. When the opposing Kouxi Company pressures the Lin Group to accept its terms, she firmly refuses to participate in the project. 82 83

Her refusal makes her a target. The Onogawa Trio infiltrates Su's Funeral Company to capture her, leaving her in an unnaturally deep sleep while Su Chen fights them off. Later, Greasy-haired Jiro and the same trio disrupt Lin Zhenzhen's wedding and openly attempt to take Lin Yu after defeating her special-grade bodyguards. 91 93 138

Su Chen's intervention at the wedding forces Jiro and the Onogawa Trio into submission. Lin Yu thanks him afterward and declares that anyone seeking to harm her tenant must answer to her first. 138 140

Appearance

Lin Yu is a fair-skinned woman with a graceful, curvaceous figure and a fashionable appearance. She is often described in fitted, formal clothing suited to Qingyang's affluent social circles. 55 137 143

• Wore a white shirt, hip-hugging skirt, and black stockings when she arrived outside Su's Funeral Company. 55
• Appeared at Lin Zhenzhen's wedding in a black evening gown. 140 143
• Is noted for having an imposing presence and striking beauty upon entering social events. 137

Personality

Lin Yu is blunt and strong-willed. She responds sharply to unwanted attention and refuses to yield when pressured in business negotiations, even when the opposing side threatens the Lin Group. 55 83

She values her independence. Despite danger arising from the business dispute, she refuses to return home merely for protection. 89

Although outwardly confident and worldly, she is emotionally affected by Su Chen's protection and strength. She realizes she has developed feelings for him, becomes captivated while watching him spar, and grows increasingly proactive in helping him. 60 143 145

Resources and Influence

• As a direct-line member of the Lin family, Lin Yu commands significant recognition in Qingyang and surrounding affluent circles. 72 137
• She can represent Lin Group in high-stakes commercial negotiations and influence Lin Zhenzhen's stance during disputes. 82 83
• She possesses broad local connections and offers to use them to investigate Jiang Yan for Su Chen. 105
• She has special-grade bodyguards assigned for her protection, though they are overwhelmed by the Onogawa Trio. 138
• She has access to a high-end gym through a friend and purchases Su Chen a premium training package so that he can spar with Coach Chen. 143 145

Relationships

• Su Chen — Her tenant and close friend. He rescues her from harassment, defeats the Onogawa Trio after they target her, and protects her again at Lin Zhenzhen's wedding. Lin Yu develops feelings for him and actively assists his training and investigations. 55 56 60 92 105 140 143 145
• Lin Zhenzhen — Her cousin from a collateral Lin-family branch. Lin Yu supports her during the Fengqing Street negotiations and attends her wedding. 72 82 83 136 138
• Lin Long — A family member who urges Lin Yu to return home for safety after she is targeted; she refuses. 89
• Onogawa Trio — Kou Country Anomalous Person kidnappers assigned to capture Lin Yu. They infiltrate Su's Funeral Company and later accompany Jiro to the wedding. 91 93 138
• Greasy-haired Jiro — A Kou Country figure who threatens and attempts to abduct Lin Yu at Lin Zhenzhen's wedding. 138 140

Notable Quotes

“There's no need to consider. Our Lin Group will not participate!” 83

“Don't worry, you're my tenant, sister. Anyone who wants to touch you has to ask me, Lin Yu, first!” 140