An Ning

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	An Ning (安宁)
Alias(es)	Ningning; “Little President An” 25 92
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Su University; Dormitory 507 6 412
Occupation/Role	Entrepreneur, cosmetics-store manager, and restaurant owner 92 395 411
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Background / History

An Ning became interested in Su Qi during Su University’s freshman military training. Su Qi’s youthful appearance, awkward manner, and quiet temperament matched her preference for someone “well-behaved” and easy to take care of. She also recognized that Su Qi’s obscured features and unusually good skin concealed considerable attractiveness 5 8.

As a Campus Belle and Wang Zijin’s dormmate, An Ning pursued Su Qi openly. She added Su Qi on WeChat, called her “A’Qi,” and increasingly sought opportunities to spend time together. When Su Qi was difficult to contact, An Ning secured her phone number and resolved to invite her out more often 10 15 26.

Her pursuit initially placed her in competition with Wang Zijin and later Bai Miao. Rather than continue secretly competing with Zijin, An Ning proposed that the two best friends cooperate to keep outsiders from taking Su Qi away 46 47 49.

An Ning bought two apartments in Building 3 of Green City Residential Area—one on the 13th floor and another on the 15th—stating that one would be for herself and the other for visiting friends 46. Her relationship with Su Qi eventually developed into marriage; she is referred to as Su Qi’s first wife 213 479.

Appearance

An Ning is a 168 cm-tall Campus Belle with a mature, confident presence. Her style shifts between youthful casual clothing, professional attire, and elegant qipaos, the latter of which strongly suit her refined image 14 25 100 517.

• Black hair, sometimes secured with a hairpin 46
• Deep peach-blossom eyes and a beauty mark near one eye 67
• Fair complexion and a curvaceous, athletic build with faint abdominal definition 14 46
• Often wears high heels, dresses, or qipaos; a red qipao is particularly associated with her 25 517
• Wears a simple women’s watch and striking earrings on some occasions 46

Personality

An Ning is self-assured, direct, and possessive in romance. She enjoys Su Qi’s naïveté and often teases her with the composure of an older sister, but her teasing can become openly competitive when she feels another person threatens their relationship 18 47 123.

Despite her dominant manner, she is attentive and protective. She worries about Su Qi’s health, changes meal plans based on what she believes is better for women’s health, and becomes concerned when Su Qi appears vulnerable or secretive 153 255 377.

She is also practical and capable in professional settings. An Ning handles disputes at her businesses personally, rewards employees after they resolve problems well, and approaches expansion through experience with locations, staffing, pay structures, and promotion opportunities 395 411.

Abilities & Skills

Business Management

An Ning developed from a young entrepreneur into the owner of a broad retail and catering network.

• Began participating in company affairs at age eighteen 164
• Manages a high-end cosmetics store owned by her family 92
• Opened six additional branches during one holiday, bringing her total to fifteen stores 411
• Operates businesses across cosmetics, clothing, and catering rather than a single industry 411
• Selects managers effectively and understands practical issues such as store location, customer traffic, staffing, salary structures, and promotions 411 535

Crisis Handling

An Ning remains composed during business disputes and acts decisively when necessary.

• Resolved an attempted extortion case at her restaurant, Chuan Wei Guan, after surveillance proved that a customer had planted a cigarette butt 395
• Rewarded employees who handled the incident appropriately 395
• Offered Qi Yun Investment Company support during Wang Yun’s illness, applying her management experience despite being unfamiliar with its exact operations 535
• Helped secure funding for medical-research equipment through her father, An Huo, when Su Qi needed 300 million yuan for treatment-related equipment 557

Protective Instincts

An Ning is quick to defend people she considers hers.

• Publicly confronted Bai Miao when she perceived her as flirting with Su Qi 47
• Took Su Qi’s hand and led her away from a growing crowd with Lu Ran 513
• Taught Xiao Xiaoxiao not to expose a wallet full of cash in public and treated her to lunch instead 391
• Participated in teaching Xiao Xiaoxiao self-defense techniques 588

Businesses and Property

• Cosmetics store — A high-end store managed by An Ning and owned by her family 92
• Chuan Wei Guan — Restaurant owned by An Ning 395
• Warm Heart Bone Soup — One of the restaurants in An Ning’s business network 411 412
• Green City Residential Area apartments — Owns units on the 13th and 15th floors of Building 3 46
• Fifteen-store network — Includes cosmetics, clothing, and catering businesses; all but the first two stores were funded through her own earnings 411

Relationships

• Su Qi — Wife and primary love interest. An Ning was drawn to Su Qi during military training, pursued her persistently, and later became her first wife 8 26 213 479.
• Wang Zijin — Best friend, dormmate, and fellow wife of Su Qi. They began as rivals for Su Qi’s affection but agreed to cooperate against outside competitors 6 49.
• Bai Miao — Romantic rival during Bai Miao’s early interest in Su Qi; their conflict began when Bai Miao interrupted An Ning’s attempted kiss 46 47.
• Xiao Xiaoxiao — Junior schoolmate whom An Ning gradually treats with warmth and protectiveness, teaching her basic money safety and involving her in Dorm 507 activities 391 412.
• An Huo — Father. He supports An Ning’s business growth, though his attempts to arrange family celebrations sometimes frustrate her 164 557.
• Qu Xin — Mother. She is close to An Ning and approves of Su Qi after watching her dance videos 165.
• An Dong — Older brother 164.
• Wang Yun — Wang Zijin’s older sister and a recurring source of An Ning’s jealousy over Su Qi 276 377 378.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pursuit of Su Qi

An Ning establishes herself as one of Su Qi’s earliest admirers, pursuing her through messages, shared meals, affectionate nicknames, and increasingly direct romantic advances. Her rivalry with Wang Zijin drives much of the early interpersonal tension 10 15 18 26.

Conflict with Bai Miao

After Bai Miao intervenes in An Ning’s attempt to kiss Su Qi, the two clash over who has the right to protect and pursue Su Qi. An Ning later works with Wang Zijin to prevent other women from taking Su Qi away 46 47 49.

Marriage and Dormitory Life

An Ning becomes one of Su Qi’s wives and remains a central figure in the evolving household. She balances affection, jealousy, and protectiveness as Su Qi’s relationships expand, while also helping welcome Xiao Xiaoxiao into Dorm 507 213 391 412 479.

Entrepreneurial Expansion

Alongside her relationship with Su Qi, An Ning grows into a prominent young businesswoman. Her fifteen-store network, practical management experience, and willingness to aid Qi Yun Investment Company establish her as one of the household’s most commercially capable members 395 411 535.

Ancient Influenza Virus

An Ning contracts the Ancient Influenza Virus with comparatively mild symptoms. When Su Qi seeks funds for treatment equipment, An Ning refuses to let her shoulder the burden alone and helps mobilize support for the research effort 535 557.

Notable Quotes

“Laugh for me.” 123