Zhang Li

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhang Li (张丽)
Alias(es)	Lili
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Combat Reporter Association; accompanying reporter for East District School
Occupation/Role	Fighting-match commentator and reporter
Status	Alive
First Appearance	4

Appearance

Zhang Li is a refined fourth-year senior with delicate skin, bright eyes, and a gentle manner; Zhou En recognizes her as a prominent campus figure. 80

• Her small cherry-like mouth and expressive eyes are repeatedly noted during commentary. 4 93
• Following her captivity, she bears a prominent facial scar and dense whip scars across her body. 141 143
• She has a scar-prone constitution, making ordinary scar removal ineffective. 142
• She often uses a veil, or sunglasses and a mask, to conceal her facial injury in public. 140 146

Personality

Zhang Li is soft-spoken, shy, and conflict-averse. When Brother Jun harasses her, she initially tries to leave rather than confront him, but is unable to escape once he grabs her. 105 She is easily embarrassed around Zhou En, particularly in intimate or teasing situations. 108 226

Despite this gentleness, she is considerate and courageous when others are at risk. She warns Zhou En against accepting Liu Zhiqiang's proposal during her kidnapping, even when Brother Jun threatens her for speaking up. 107 She also remains attentive to Zhou En's safety, urging him not to face Li Jiu while still below King level. 229

Her trauma leaves her emotionally vulnerable, but she continues relying on and supporting Zhou En and Leng Yanxi after her rescue. 139 153

Background and Story Role

Commentator and reporter

Zhang Li first appears at a fighting-club commentary desk. She is so shocked by Zhou En's unexpected victory that she has no prepared commentary script for the result. 4 She later works alongside Liu Yu during East District School matches, questioning the coach about Zhou En's strengths, weaknesses, and tactical choices. 33 39

After Zhou En's one-against-three victory over Four Symbols School, Zhang Li sees the match as a major reporting opportunity and hopes it will allow her to return to commentary work. 75 She approaches Zhou En for an exclusive Combat Reporter Association interview, but he declines because he is focused on his team's competition. 80

Li Wuji later arranges for her to accompany East District School as a reporter so that she can interview Zhou En, though he makes clear that his assistance has conditions. 102 Zhang Li subsequently meets Zhou En for a date and brings a pink notebook while interviewing Zhao Haiyan about her brother's hospitalization. 103 104

Kidnapping and escape

While separated from Zhou En, Zhang Li is accosted by Brother Jun. He grabs her, covers her mouth with a wet rag, and abducts her after she loses consciousness. 105 She is held at the remote location where Liu Zhiqiang intends to confront Zhou En. 106 107

Zhang Li refuses to remain silent when Liu Zhiqiang tries to bargain with Zhou En, warning Zhou En not to agree. Brother Jun threatens to beat her and grabs her hair, but Zhou En intervenes. 107 Afterward, Zhang Li escapes the area with Zhou En; the pair shelter in a cave and later contact the police when a mudslide blocks the road home. 108 109

Conflict with Li Wuji

Li Wuji's bodyguards later attempt to seize Zhang Li outside a barbecue restaurant. Frightened, she tells them that she has nothing to do with Li Wuji anymore, while Zhou En defeats the three men protecting her. 123 Her reaction to Li Wuji's men suggests prior trauma, and she intervenes during Zhou En's confrontation with Li Wuji to protect him. 123 124

Li Wuji subsequently takes Zhang Li and Leng Yanxi away. Zhou En searches Li-family records and Li Wuji's possible properties before locating both women imprisoned in Li Wuji's villa. 129 137 139 Zhang Li is found injured and deeply distressed. 139

The ordeal leaves her with severe facial and bodily scars. Although the official assessment classifies the harm as a minor injury and awards only compensation, Zhou En and Leng Yanxi seek treatment through the Liu family. 141 143 Zhang Li later attempts suicide and is hospitalized in critical condition, but survives; Zhou En and Leng Yanxi resolve to pursue scar treatment after her recovery. 153

Later support for Zhou En

Zhang Li remains with Zhou En and Leng Yanxi through the Li family's pursuit, including their departure through Shuangliu Airport. 165 173 She helps Zhou En study information on competition contestants and remains concerned about the dangers posed by the Li family. 181 229

Before Zhou En's national-competition rematch with Li Jiu—the man who previously crippled Zhou En's martial arts—Zhang Li urges him to forfeit rather than face a King-level opponent. 229 She is astonished when Zhou En defeats Li Jiu despite remaining at peak Diamond level. 231

Relationships

• Zhou En — Initially seeks to interview him as a reporter, then agrees to date him. He rescues her from multiple dangerous situations and works to obtain treatment for her scars. Zhang Li repeatedly worries about his safety; her feelings for him are implied when Leng Yanxi teases her about liking him. 80 103 107 142 226 229
• Leng Yanxi — Close friend and companion. Leng Yanxi warmly celebrates Zhang Li's escape, supports her after her injuries and suicide attempt, and helps pursue scar treatment. 120 142 153
• Li Wuji — A former connection Zhang Li refuses to explain in detail. She states that she has nothing to do with him anymore, yet his bodyguards pursue her, and Liu Zhiqiang identifies Li Wuji as the source of her scars. 123 145 226
• Liu Zhiqiang — Through Zhou En's victory over him, Liu Zhiqiang becomes obligated to grant Zhou En a favor; Zhou En requests access to the Liu family's scar-treatment equipment for Zhang Li. 144 145

Notable Quotes

“I have nothing to do with Li Wuji anymore. What else does he want?” 123

“It’s okay. At worst, I’ll just wear a veil when I go out from now on.” 142