Wu Ke

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wu Ke (吴可)
Alias(es)	Keke; Xiao Ke; Aili 37 413
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Wu family; Chu Chen's company 486 1013
Occupation/Role	Student in England; later assists with company operations 412 1010 1013
Status	Married to Chu Chen 1013
First Appearance	Chapter 35 (mentioned); Chapter 37 (speaking appearance) 35 37

Background / History

Wu Ke is the daughter of antique dealer Wu Ziping and Aunt Wu. Chu Chen came under the Wu family's care as a teenager after the death of his adoptive father, Liu Guomin; Wu Ke and Chu Chen became childhood friends despite their frequent squabbles. She corrected his bad habits through persistent lectures and mischievous pranks, including writing warnings on his face while he slept. 3 36

Being one week older than Chu Chen, Wu Ke insisted that he address her as his older sister. He agreed only on the condition that he could call her “Xiao Jie,” leading her to recognize his stubbornness and avoid making unreasonable demands of him. 37

Wu Ke later went to England to study, where she lived with a host family because her parents did not want her renting alone. She and Chu Chen remained in contact despite the distance, eventually beginning a romantic relationship. 37 412 413

Chu Chen visited her in England after more than ten years apart. During their time together, they discussed their future, exchanged gifts, explored Oxford, and deepened their relationship. 411 413 Wu Ke chose to continue her studies despite the separation, while Chu Chen promised to visit her monthly. 429

After returning to the Capital, Wu Ke reunited with her family and met Chu Chen's relatives. Both families approved of the couple, who became engaged before her return to England. 483 486 544 She later works from an office and helps manage company affairs. 1010 1013

Appearance

Wu Ke is described as exceptionally beautiful as an adult, though she dressed plainly enough while traveling that a stranger mistook her for an ordinary international student. In professional attire, Chu Chen finds her especially captivating. 483 823 1013

• Often presents herself simply rather than ostentatiously. 483
• Her childhood appearance was considered ordinary by acquaintances who had not seen her for many years. 823
• Possesses a pleasant, “warbler-like” voice. 37

Personality

Wu Ke is sharp-tongued, playful, and confident. She enjoys teasing Chu Chen, calls him a “blockhead” over his inexperience with romance, and can respond quickly when insulted or challenged. 37 915

She is also caring and responsible. While studying abroad, she assists her classmate Mina with academic matters, worries when Chu Chen fails to contact her, and remains concerned about his safety during dangerous treasure-hunting or criminal incidents. 412 413 847 1010

Although she can become insecure about marriage, family relationships, and Chu Chen's safety, she is receptive to reassurance and ultimately places deep trust in him. 495 544 789

Abilities & Skills

Sanshou

Wu Ke trained seriously in Sanshou while abroad, partly because loneliness led her to practice more often. Her movements are professional enough for Chu Chen to recognize that she is not merely practicing casually. 484

• Claims she could handle two people like Qian Xueyou at once. 484
• Is willing to defend herself against harassment rather than rely entirely on Chu Chen. 483 484

Academic Ability and Riddles

Wu Ke is an academic prodigy with a quick, tactical mind. 412

• Outmaneuvered Li Beibei in a riddle bet through deliberate misdirection. 37
• Completed an assignment before its original deadline, unlike Mina. 413
• Can decipher clues connected to treasure locations, guessing more than a dozen place names within days. 1012

Knowledge of Antiques and Classical Accounts

Through her family background and education, Wu Ke has familiarity with historical artifacts, legends, and antique terminology. 417 519

• Recognized the Self-warming Cup from descriptions in the Kaiyuan Tianbao Yishi. 417
• Recounted the legend of Cao Buxing's red-dragon painting summoning rain. 519
• Identified a guqin body on sight and joined Chu Chen in examining ancient instruments. 787 791
• Supports Chu Chen in professional exchanges, including establishing his connection to Old Liu Zhihe when an antique dealer underestimates him. 776

Guqin Study

Wu Ke studied the guqin in childhood under a tutor hired by her father, but struggled with the instrument. 787 788

• Chu Chen intends to restore an ancient guqin so that she can play it. 788
• Her experience with the instrument helps her recognize guqin components. 787

Limitations

• Wu Ke has no talent for cooking; she can even undercook rice in a rice cooker and tends to forget cooking instructions immediately. 412
• She can be prone to overthinking relationship issues, particularly regarding Chu Yulan and her future relationship with Chu Chen's mother. 487 789
• Chu Chen keeps the nature of his supernatural appraisal ability secret from her, believing disclosure would endanger or burden her. 772

Relationships

• Chu Chen — Childhood friend, boyfriend, fiancé, and later husband. Their relationship develops from teasing familiarity into mutual trust and affection. 37 413 544 1013
• Wu Ziping — Father. Wu Ke cares about his health and urges him to exercise. 486
• Aunt Wu — Mother. Wu Ke appreciates the warmth of her parents' everyday bickering after returning home. 486
• Li Beibei — Longstanding rival. Their incompatible personalities led to repeated arguments and childhood fights; Wu Ke calls her “dairy cow.” 37
• Mina — Classmate and friend in England. The two banter over assignments, leave arrangements, and meals. 413
• Chu Yulan — Chu Chen's non-biological younger sister. Wu Ke initially feels uneasy about their future household dynamic but resolves to accept her. 487 544
• An Qinyue — Friend who met Wu Ke through the fragrant-candle business and later provides a lead regarding aged Pu'er tea. 1013

Story Role / Major Arcs

England Reunion

Wu Ke reunites with Chu Chen in England after years apart. Their time in Oxford confirms their mutual feelings and begins their serious discussion of marriage and a shared future. 411 413

Engagement and Family Integration

Wu Ke returns to the Capital, meets Chu Chen's family, and receives their approval. She and Chu Chen hold an engagement banquet at his villa, with her trust in him helping her overcome earlier jealousy concerning Chu Yulan. 486 544

Overseas Antique Trips

Wu Ke accompanies Chu Chen during antique-related trips in England and Paris. She explores local culture enthusiastically, assists him in conversations with collectors, and examines artifacts such as the Self-warming Cup, ancient guqin, and Rao Liang zither. 416 772 776 788 791

Treasure-Clue Research

After Chu Chen begins sharing information about treasure clues with her, Wu Ke becomes an active participant in deciphering locations and researching possible leads. 1010 1012

Trivia

• Wu Ke calls Chu Chen “Achen,” while he commonly calls her “Keke.” 417 1013
• She enjoys food and once ordered so many dishes at a Paris restaurant that the waiter repeatedly warned the couple they could not finish them. 773
• She is fascinated by extraordinary ancient craftsmanship, particularly the Moon Shadow Lantern and its projected dancing palace maids. 967
• Her fear of snakes stems from accidentally brushing against a snake's tail at night during a past treasure hunt. 1010