Liu Ruyan

Biodata

Background

Liu Ruyan is one of Dragon University’s best-known campus belles, ranked alongside Liu Mengran as one of the “Twin Wonders of the Liu Family.” Despite sharing a surname, the two do not know each other. Ruyan dislikes Mengran because Mengran’s reputation eclipses her own. 2

Before Lu Fan recovers his senses, Liu Ruyan repeatedly exploits his perceived foolishness. She obtains his Ferrari through a bet and is implicated in taking more than two million yuan from him through various excuses; Lu Fan later describes her as a central figure in the broader pattern of classmates deceiving and humiliating him. 1 7 16 18

She pursues entry into wealthier social circles through Zhu Yiqun and elite gatherings, treating relationships as a means of upward mobility. Zhu Yiqun brings her to high-end events for his connections, though they are not actually a couple. 12 Her ambitions include preserving her virginity as leverage for marriage into a wealthy family. 15

When Lu Fan threatens legal action and consults Liu Xiaoyan, Ruyan learns that the documented fraud could carry at least ten years’ imprisonment and potentially life imprisonment. Unable to repay what she took, she seeks to stop him from suing. 13 16

Appearance

Liu Ruyan is portrayed as a strikingly beautiful, cold-looking campus belle whose appearance remains conspicuous even among affluent social circles. 17 45

• Slender, beautiful figure. 14
• Exquisite features and notably fair skin. 21
• Often wears luxury clothing, bags, and shoes gifted by admirers. 18
• Drives a Ferrari previously transferred from Lu Fan. 1 12
• Favors high-end cosmetics and perfume. 12 45
• Her long, slender legs are particularly remarked upon. 21

Personality

Initially, Liu Ruyan is arrogant, status-conscious, and calculating. She considers herself above ordinary students, rarely visits the cafeteria, and judges potential partners primarily by wealth and social prospects. 14 Her treatment of Lu Fan before his recovery is dismissive and humiliating; she avoids even looking at him while Zhu Yiqun mocks him. 12

She is also intelligent, decisive, and capable of using her advantages to acquire material security. Despite coming from an ordinary family, she purchases and fully pays for a small, well-furnished apartment in the capital; Lu Fan later learns that much of the money used came from him. 14 18

After facing the prospect of prosecution, her confidence gives way to fear and submission. She begins questioning the high-society path she had pursued after Lu Fan points out that she has never seen a woman truly succeed through those gatherings. 17 20 By the mountain-villa incident, she increasingly relies on Lu Fan when in danger and regards him as difficult to defeat or predict. 45

Relationships

• Lu Fan — Former victim of her fraud and humiliation. After he recovers and threatens prosecution, their relationship becomes coercive and deeply unequal; Ruyan increasingly depends on him for protection and help. 13 17 21 45
• Liu Mengran — Fellow Dragon University campus belle and fellow “Twin Wonder of the Liu Family.” They share no personal connection, and Ruyan resents Mengran’s greater fame. 2
• Zhu Yiqun — Social-circle associate who takes Ruyan to elite gatherings and uses her connections, though they are not genuinely dating. Ruyan later cuts contact with him under pressure from Lu Fan. 12 21
• Young Master Feng / Feng Feixiang — A wealthy young man obsessed with Ruyan who confronts Lu Fan after learning of their association. 21 22
• Lu Ming — Lu Fan’s cousin, who insults Ruyan and manipulates her into a racing wager at his mountain-villa club. 45
• Liu Xiaoyan — Lawyer whose assessment of the evidence makes Ruyan realize the seriousness of the fraud case against her. 15 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fraud and humiliation of Lu Fan

Ruyan is introduced as the campus belle driving Lu Fan’s lost Ferrari. Alongside Zhu Yiqun, she treats him with contempt and participates in his public humiliation. 1 12

Legal threat and loss of control

Lu Fan reveals that he has retained records of the money and property taken from him, then brings Ruyan to Xiaoyan Law Firm. The possibility of severe punishment forces her to seek mercy and accept Lu Fan’s conditions. 13 15 17

Break from the high-society circle

Lu Fan intercepts Zhu Yiqun’s calls and declares that Ruyan will sever ties with her former associates. When Zhu Yiqun and Young Master Feng confront them, Ruyan witnesses Lu Fan use Wicked Finger to turn the group against itself. 20 21 22

Mountain-villa race

Ruyan is provoked by Lu Ming into signing an agreement to race her Ferrari against his side. Lu Fan escalates the wager to one hundred million, lets Ruyan drive, and uses Wicked Finger against Lu Ming; she completes the two laps while Lu Ming is incapacitated and humiliated. 45 46 47

Witness to Lu Fan’s cultivation

Ruyan observes Lu Fan cultivate the Northern Darkness Divine Skill, including the expulsion of impurities and his dramatic physical transformation. She is among the first people to see the changes in his strength, senses, and physique. 47 48

Trivia

• Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengran share the surname Liu but are not acquainted. 2
• Her capital-city apartment is less than fifty square meters but is fully paid for and expensively furnished. 18
• She is called “Big Bun Liu” by Lu Fan. 36
• Her Ferrari is valued at more than four million yuan. 12 16