Fan Yu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fan Yu (范宇)
Alias(es)	Xiao Yu; Mr. Fan; “Singing God” / “Emperor of Sound”; A Ji (acting role) 133 281 336
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	23 during his early rise in Magic City; 38 after the fifteen-year time skip 23 411
Affiliation	Dingsheng Group; Shengjing Fan family; Magic City Chamber of Commerce 144 154 336
Occupation/Role	Businessman; CEO of Dingsheng Group; investor; actor; singer 144 361 362
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Reshaping and Skill Specialization	21	A System upgrade grants Body Reshaping and introduces the Skill Specialization feature.
Body Sculpting	31	His enhanced reaction speed and strength allow him to evade a surprise strike that would have seriously injured an ordinary person.
King of Action	174	Grants basic martial-arts ability for action filming; later supports his use of striking, grappling, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, Taizu Changquan, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
True Sight	196	Allows him to view an individual’s talent and favorability values, letting him identify exceptional recruits such as Chen Ou.
Enhanced physique benchmark	408	His physical ability is described as roughly three times that of a normal person during a combat operation.

Background

Fan Yu retains memories of a previous life as an orphan and recognizes that he took over another person’s body along with a System. The original body’s attachment to its family gradually affects him, particularly in his relationship with Xie Wanru and his father. 22

He graduated from Fudan University with a major in Finance Management. At the beginning of his rise, he gains ownership of Financial Street and its annual rent income, then discovers that his former employer, Arcane Photonics Technology Company, has gone bankrupt. 2 23

Rather than abandoning the failed company, Fan Yu takes over Aoshu, shifts its focus toward domestic products, secures manufacturing and advertising support, and retains Zhang Qian as general manager. He later establishes Dinghao Network Technology Co., Ltd. and places his aunt, Xie Yuqing, in charge as CEO. 3 14 23

His family background expands dramatically when he learns that his father belongs to the powerful Fan family of Shengjing. The System subsequently identifies him as a direct grandson of that family. 154

Appearance

Fan Yu is repeatedly described as tall, ruggedly handsome, and masculine rather than delicately attractive. Following his physical enhancements, he becomes more upright and imposing, with an athletic body that can appear lean while clothed but highly muscular when exerting himself. 2 25 377

• Over six feet tall. 25
• Tall and sturdy, in contrast to his thinner younger self. 22
• Often wears luxury casual clothing from brands such as Armani, Hermes, and Prada. 2 93 133
• Has a composed, aristocratic presence amplified by True Sight. 196
• Retains a youthful appearance even as a middle-aged man living in retirement. 414

Personality

Fan Yu consciously changes his bearing after acquiring wealth, aiming to remain calm and unreadable under pressure. He can be easygoing with employees and old friends, but he expects competence, respect, and directness in business dealings. 2 26 325

He is pragmatic rather than purely charitable in commercial matters. He refuses to fund Magic City University’s research without a mutually beneficial product-development arrangement, demands controlling terms in the Huayin Hong Kong project, and recruits people based on talent and usefulness. 51 188 199

Fan Yu is generous toward those he trusts or believes have earned support. He hires Luo Yun after being saved, backs Chen Ou after identifying his potential, supports Chen Yushu’s business difficulties, and takes over the Love Foundation to fund charitable work. 109 178 200 220

His temper can become volatile when he or those close to him are threatened. He responds violently to armed thugs, confronts business rivals directly, and later learns to restrain himself with Su Xi’s support during the Nansheng Garden construction crisis. 42 105 268

Abilities & Skills

Sign-In System

Fan Yu possesses a System that provides daily sign-in rewards, including property rights, companies, vehicles, rare resources, identities, and supernatural abilities. 14 23 154 397

• Received Nanjing Commercial Street’s property rights through a sign-in. 23
• Received a Gulfstream G777 private jet, a South African gold and diamond mine, and multiple luxury vehicles. 14 21 64
• Can obtain major corporate holdings, including Chow Tai Fook and the position of LeTV’s new boss. 192 251
• The System’s Skill Specialization feature is introduced, but its full mechanics are not detailed. 21

Body Reshaping / Body Sculpting

His System-enhanced body grants greatly increased strength, durability, reflexes, and resistance to illness. 21 31 267

• Dodges ambushes and reacts to attacks faster than ordinary opponents. 31 77
• Breaks sticks with his arm and withstands blows that would incapacitate an ordinary person. 42
• Defeats trained bodyguards and street fighters in close combat. 105
• Remains vulnerable to firearms, blades, and overwhelming numbers despite his enhancements. 42 108

King of Action

The King of Action reward gives Fan Yu a foundation in practical martial arts and action-performance combat. 174

• Uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including grappling, locks, and chokeholds. 242
• Demonstrates familiarity with Wing Chun, Hung Gar, Taizu Changquan, and other fighting styles. 279
• Performs convincingly enough to impress martial artist Leng Xiu and director Wang Yang without a martial-arts director. 279
• Initially struggles against a physically stronger rebel leader, relying on grappling technique and Da Niu’s intervention. 242

True Sight

True Sight lets Fan Yu perceive talent and favorability values in others. 196

• Identifies Su Xi’s business talent and affection as both reaching 100. 196
• Detects Chen Ou’s ability score of 90 and recruits him as a future executive prospect. 199
• Uses favorability readings to assess allies such as Cang Lang. 207

Business and Negotiation

Fan Yu rapidly expands a broad commercial network through aggressive investment, recruitment, and control of key assets.

• Revives Aoshu through domestic sourcing, manufacturing plans, and product development. 3 145
• Funds Dinghao’s first app with 100 million yuan and develops the National Fitness platform. 14 17
• Negotiates for a 70% controlling share and management authority in Huayin’s Hong Kong branch. 188
• Plans Nansheng Garden as Magic City’s second financial center, with a reported investment of 300 billion yuan. 250
• Adapts quickly to Xunda’s platform restrictions by pursuing music software and artist playback rights. 251

Combat Leadership and Firearms

Fan Yu can lead armed teams during hostile operations and fight with firearms or improvised weapons. 240 242

• Directs jungle ambushes against pursuing rebels. 240
• Uses a Desert Eagle in combat before engaging enemies at close range. 242
• Remains calm while captured by mercenaries and buys time for Luo Yun’s rescue operation. 291
• Defeats White Bear, leader of the Fierce Beasts Mercenary Group, after retirement. 416

Singing and Acting

Fan Yu becomes an internet celebrity after an impromptu bar performance goes viral, then enters the entertainment industry as both a singer and actor. 107 144

• His song “Meet in 1998” becomes widely known and earns him the “Singing God” reputation. 133 144
• Portrays the assassin A Ji in Sha Po Lang, becoming one of the production’s most popular characters. 281
• Wins the Golden Eagle Popularity Award and later the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor. 361 362

Business Interests and Holdings

Organization / Asset	Role	Details
Financial Street	Owner	Receives 20 billion yuan in annual rent and controls the district’s office properties. 2
Aoshu Company	Owner and revitalizer	Takes over the bankrupt company, shifts it toward domestic products, and develops the Photon Whitening Cream. 3 145
Dinghao Network Technology Co., Ltd.	Founder	Establishes the company with 100 million yuan in startup capital; Xie Yuqing later becomes CEO. 14 23
National Fitness Association / APP	Owner and developer	Takes over Magic City’s largest fitness club and develops its related fitness platform. 6 17
Shanghua Securities	Chairman	Takes control through a controlling interest and dismisses former chairman Ma Gang. 14
Dingsheng Group	CEO	Leads a conglomerate with roughly ten subsidiaries; its market value later approaches two trillion yuan. 144 360
Huayin	Major shareholder	Holds 35% of Huayin’s private shares and pushes its Hong Kong expansion. 188
Chow Tai Fook	Majority shareholder	Holds 70% of shares and possesses board-level veto power. 196
Love Foundation	Owner	Takes over the foundation and appoints founder Wang Changbing as general manager. 178

Notable Assets

• Gulfstream G777 private jet — received through System sign-in. 14
• South African gold and diamond mine — received after the System upgrade. 21
• Hennessey Venom GT — sign-in reward and one of his preferred high-performance cars. 64 68
• Kalman Battle Vehicles — uses vehicles valued at 12 million yuan each. 340
• Prince Gong’s Mansion — a private property that surprises Fan Lei due to its former status as state property. 192
• Hu Dun — his legally kept pet tiger, which accompanies him at home and to company premises. 220 365

Relationships

• Su Xi — Initially introduced through an arranged marriage proposal; they agree to develop their relationship, become engaged, later marry, and have children together. She is also his closest business and emotional partner. 23 30 361
• Xie Yuqing — Maternal aunt and CEO of Dinghao Network Technology. Fan Yu entrusts her with major company operations and later relies on her judgment in e-commerce and platform strategy. 22 23 208
• Fan Qing — Grandfather and patriarch of the Shengjing Fan family. He supports Fan Yu while warning him about challenges in Hong Kong. 185
• Fan Lei — Elder brother and powerful Shengjing ally. He gives Fan Yu an Audi A9 and repeatedly supports him in family and external conflicts. 160 185 288
• Liu Jian — Assistant, confidant, and trusted subordinate. He handles property matters, security issues, and remains prepared to defend Fan Yu. 2 68 398
• Luo Yun — Former security guard and retired serviceman hired as Fan Yu’s bodyguard after saving his life. He later leads Fan Yu’s security team. 109 291
• Da Niu — Childhood brother and Baji Quan master. Fan Yu appoints him as a bodyguard after witnessing his overwhelming martial ability. 160 219
• Chen Yushu / Chen Ergou — Childhood friend and sworn brother. Fan Yu supports his construction work, debts, wedding, and personal difficulties. 216 220 320
• Zhang Qian — Former general manager of Aoshu and manager of its revival. She helps lead the company’s expansion and presents its Photon Whitening Cream. 3 145
• Liu Tianfeng — Early subordinate whom Fan Yu mentors in finance and later entrusts with Dingsheng Venture Capital. 26 417
• Guan Guan — Artist under Fan Yu’s entertainment company. Fan Yu protects her from harassment and later rescues her from a mercenary kidnapping attempt. 88 416

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arc	Fan Yu’s role
Financial Street and Aoshu revival	Acquires Financial Street, witnesses Aoshu’s collapse, then takes over and restructures the company rather than abandoning it. 2 3
Dinghao and National Fitness expansion	Creates Dinghao, funds its development, takes over the National Fitness Association, and launches a successful fitness app. 6 14 17 21
Public rise in Magic City	Becomes widely known through business acquisitions, viral singing, livestreaming, and high-profile investments. 107 113 144
Shengjing Fan family revelation	Learns his father’s hidden heritage, meets the Shengjing Fan family, and gains a stronger political and familial backing. 154 185
Hong Kong expansion	Uses Huayin and Chow Tai Fook holdings to expand into Hong Kong, recruits Chen Ou and Dong Xueyong, and withstands local opposition. 188 196 207
Rebel conflict and Delbis stake	Leads his group through a rebel pursuit, fights in the jungle, rescues Kobe Mo, and receives a significant share of Delbis Company. 240 245
Chaoshan Chamber and Xunda conflict	Challenges Xunda’s dominance in gaming, music, video, and digital platforms while building alliances among Magic City business leaders. 250 251 279
Later Dingsheng era	Integrates Tianlong Group into Dingsheng, retires to an island with Su Xi, then returns when overseas investments cause losses exceeding 300 billion yuan. 411 414
Post-retirement intervention	Remains a formidable combatant and leader, personally confronting the Fierce Beasts Mercenary Group when Guan Guan is targeted. 416

Notable Quotes

“If you don't have a life where you can win without trying, then stand up and run. If you don't have good luck, then try courage. The universe is not yet decided; we are all dark horses.” 144

“I am a businessman, and I value profit. I never need personal feelings.” 188

“Others always say that I can act, sing, have my own company, a beautiful wife, and bank deposits that never fall below twelve digits. They say I am talented and accomplished, that my life has reached its peak.” 250

Trivia

• Fan Yu performs poorly at King’s Pesticide despite his confidence, repeatedly dying while playing Luban and blaming Qin Yu for not protecting him. 168
• He claims he deliberately missed the Tsinghua-Peking admission cutoff in order to attend Fudan University. 315
• His role as A Ji in Sha Po Lang becomes more popular than the film’s protagonist. 281
• He uses expensive purebred Arowana fish as bait while fishing on his retirement island. 414