Wang Ye

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wang Ye (王野) 12
Alias(es)	“Boss Ye”; “Ye Zong” (a nickname he dislikes) 12 26
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	East University of Technology, Microelectronics Science and Engineering; Shannon Laboratory; Pioneer Technology 12 39 117
Occupation/Role	Student, technical-project staff member, field operative, and technology demonstrator 16 117 215
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Background / History

Wang Ye is introduced as one of Luo Yao’s dormmates and classmates in Microelectronics Science and Engineering. He and Wu Tianming meet Luo when the latter is assigned to their dormitory. Though Wang Ye excels at physics, he is intimidated by college-level physics and initially resists sitting in the front row during class. 12 16

Luo Yao’s photographic memory and advanced knowledge repeatedly shock him. Wang Ye is more socially aware than Luo and often worries that Luo’s blunt academic behavior will provoke teachers or classmates. When Tang Dong attempts to grab Luo Yao, Wang Ye intervenes and restrains him. 14 19 26

He becomes interested in Luo Zhu after meeting her at the Luo family restaurant. His desire to join Professor Xia Qing’s project is partly motivated by wanting to impress her, though he ultimately joins Luo Yao and Wu Tianming in major research work. 26 31 39

Wang Ye later applies Luo Yao’s advice to his family’s antiques business, persuading his father to avoid price wars and maintain a high-end business image. 52

Appearance

Wang Ye has a notably large, heavyset build, yet is physically agile enough to quickly restrain Tang Dong during their confrontation. He jokingly refers to himself as an “agile fat guy.” 26

• Larger and sturdier in build than Tang Dong. 26
• Often presents himself with exaggerated confidence, describing himself as handsome, tall, and mighty. 101

Personality

Wang Ye is talkative, humorous, and prone to exaggeration. He uses jokes to relieve tension, whether teasing Wu Tianming, dramatizing his own appearance, or reacting loudly to Luo Yao’s inventions. 26 101 181

He is cautious around danger and technical matters he does not fully understand. His concern for Luo Yao is genuine: he helps report Luo’s three-day isolation in the laboratory and worries when Luo becomes absorbed in work. 70

Although initially reluctant to accept difficult assignments, Wang Ye follows through when entrusted with responsibility. His marriage to Luo Zhu marks a major shift in his outlook; he becomes more focused on supporting his family and allowing both Luo siblings to concentrate on their work. 255 365

Abilities & Skills

Physics and Technical Work

Wang Ye is particularly strong in physics and participates in semiconductor, quantum-technology, communications, drone, and robotics projects.

• Excels at physics, though he finds college physics daunting. 16
• Offers six possible causes for a technical malfunction, including switching conditions, priority conflicts, signal loss, communication delays, algorithm errors, and programming errors. 99
• Follows up daily with BYD to secure the specialized quantum chips needed for Luo Yao’s quantum computer. 128
• Is considered technically average compared with Luo Yao, and can struggle to understand Luo’s highly compressed explanations. 71 148

Public Demonstration and Field Operations

Wang Ye can work directly with clients, attendees, and overseas partners despite initial nervousness.

• Presented Pioneer Technology’s quantum communication demonstration at the World Armaments Exhibition; the demonstrated network reached 50 GHz. 117
• Participated in Lingxi Communications’ Mianbei work and received a bonus and leave upon returning with his team. 128
• Helped Zheng Xiaoxiao and Sergei expose Hyundai and Comet Company representatives attempting to steal Pioneer Technology’s AI code during the smart-city project. 215
• Was assigned to the high-risk Mocambique Tribe project and accepted the task after protesting. 255

Historical Knowledge

• Recognized a torn copy of the Yongle Encyclopedia in a museum. 301
• Comes from a family involved in the antiques business. 52 76

Relationships

• Luo Yao — Former dormmate, teammate, employer, and later brother-in-law. Wang Ye protects Luo from confrontations, worries about his health, and remains awed by his technology despite frequently being overwhelmed by his expectations. 26 70 148 365
• Luo Zhu — Wife and Luo Yao’s younger sister. Wang Ye begins pursuing her while they are students, gives her a jade bracelet from Prince Aziz, becomes engaged to her, and later learns to shoulder family responsibilities after their marriage. 26 256 331 365
• Wu Tianming — Dormmate and frequent bantering partner. Wu often teases Wang Ye about Luo Zhu and helps moderate his impulsiveness. 12 31 70
• Sergei — Pioneer Technology teammate. The two work together during the smart-city operation, posing as careless technical staff to draw out the Korean representatives’ intentions. 163 215
• Zheng Xiaoxiao — Teammate in the smart-city project. She coordinates with Wang Ye and Sergei during the operation against Hyundai and Comet Company. 215
• Prince Aziz — Overseas partner who gives Wang Ye a jade bracelet; Wang Ye later gives it to Luo Zhu. 256
• Edra — Pioneer Technology colleague who accompanies Wang Ye on the Fushi mission. 403

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shannon Laboratory and Quantum-Chip Research

Wang Ye enters Shannon Laboratory with Luo Yao and Wu Tianming, where the strict confidentiality procedures, security training, and bodyguards make the project’s seriousness clear to him. 39

During Luo Yao’s intensive quantum-chip design work, Wang Ye helps alert Rao Huiling after Luo locks himself in the laboratory for three days without coming out. 70

Quantum Communications

Wang Ye contributes to quantum satellite and communication work, including technical troubleshooting and public-facing demonstrations. He initially freezes when challenged during Pioneer Technology’s exhibition presentation, but completes the quantum communication demonstration after Luo Yao intervenes. 99 117

Overseas and Smart-City Operations

While working in Mianbei, Wang Ye becomes trapped amid a shootout involving the four major families and urgently contacts Luo Yao for help. 121

In the smart-city project, he and Sergei deliberately appear drunk and naïve before Hyundai and Comet Company representatives, allowing the attempted theft of Pioneer Technology’s AI code to expose their intentions. 215

Mocambique Assignment and Family Life

Luo Yao assigns Wang Ye to the dangerous Mocambique Tribe project. Wang Ye resists at first, but accepts after Luo promises to develop a protective robot for his safety. 255

After returning from overseas, Wang Ye gives Luo Zhu a jade bracelet and is granted a month of leave to spend time with her and meet her parents. 256 He later becomes engaged to Luo Zhu and eventually marries her. 331 365

Later Work

After expressing that he no longer wants overseas assignments, Wang Ye is transferred to the flying-car management department. 314

He later travels with Edra and Fu Daobin to Fushi amid public doubts surrounding the energy-shield system. 403

Notable Quotes

“Never seen an agile fat guy?” 26

“Now that I’m married and have a family, I naturally have to learn these things. You know Luo Zhu is busy with her work, so if I don’t share the load, how can it work?” 365

Trivia

• Wang Ye’s interest in joining Professor Xia Qing’s project is openly connected to his desire to impress Luo Zhu. 31
• He was among the first members of Luo Yao’s circle to see Little Moss’s cat-eared holographic avatar, and immediately recognized its potential for museum exhibitions. 256
• He worries that Luo Yao’s directness can create needless trouble, but he also relies on Luo’s judgment enough to feel proud when told he has been selected for an important mission. 19 403