Natasha

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Natasha Ivantarich Ivanov
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Fitness club in HN City; Yang Xuan's household
Occupation/Role	Fitness-club owner and co-founder
First Appearance	17

Background / History

Natasha is a Russian woman whose mother owns a company in Russia and whose father is a Russian general. Though capable in her own right, she grew frustrated with being viewed primarily through her wealthy and military family background. After becoming interested in China through a Chinese international-student friend, she announced at a family gathering that she would live in China; her grandfather supported the decision despite her parents' reservations. 17

After arriving in China, Natasha traveled extensively, studied, developed fluent Mandarin, and earned postgraduate and master's degrees. She later opened a fitness club in HN City with two Chinese friends, Xu Qing and Zhang Mengmeng. 17

Appearance

Natasha is a tall Russian woman with Eastern European features and an athletic, curvaceous build. She is notably taller than Yang Xuan and is often described as drawing attention in public. 17 44

• Long blonde hair. 18 45
• Large eyes, a defined nose, and a small mouth. 17
• Frequently wears fitted athletic clothing while at the fitness club. 17
• Comfortable with military-style equipment and combat attire. 44 46

Personality

Natasha is independent and adventurous. Her move from Russia to China was motivated by curiosity and a desire to build a life outside her family's influence, and she embraces travel, new experiences, and physically demanding activities. 17 43 46

She is direct when making decisions, particularly where her friends are concerned. After the consequences of the KTV drinking incident threaten to fracture her friendship with Xu Qing and Zhang Mengmeng, Natasha prioritizes keeping the three together and proposes that they live with Yang Xuan rather than separate. 48 49

Although initially more reserved around Yang Xuan, she becomes openly affectionate as their relationship develops. She also shows a practical, protective side by arranging for villa staff to keep the group's private matters confidential. 44 45 48

Skills & Attributes

Physical Fitness

Natasha has a naturally strong physique and a high appetite without easily gaining weight. Her admiration for Yang Xuan begins with witnessing his extraordinary punching power at her club. 17 18 44

• Enjoys fitness activities and swimming. 17 46
• Favors military-themed films and recognizes Delta Force combat uniforms. 18 46
• Approaches wilderness travel with confidence, declaring that Russians do not fear challenges or difficulties. 46

Languages & Education

Natasha is fluent in Mandarin despite being Russian and completed postgraduate and master's studies in China. 17

• Speaks Russian with Yang Xuan during their first direct conversation. 18
• Established a long-term life in China after initially arriving to travel and study. 17

Relationships

• Yang Xuan — Initially observes his superhuman workout at her fitness club, then meets him directly and agrees to a date. Their mutual attraction develops into a romantic relationship and later cohabitation. 17 18 43 45 49
• Xu Qing — Close friend who helped inspire Natasha's move to China. The two studied, lived, and started a business together; Natasha later chooses to preserve their bond by proposing they continue living together. 17 43 48
• Zhang Mengmeng — Natasha's other closest friend in China. Their nearly decade-long friendship is central to Natasha's decision not to let the group separate after the KTV incident. 43 48
• Wang Yi — Friend of Natasha who joins the road trip and learns of Natasha's unconventional living arrangement with Yang Xuan, Xu Qing, and Zhang Mengmeng. 50
• Fu Zimo — Friend of Natasha who joins the road trip and questions the group's future plans. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fitness Club Encounter

Natasha owns the HN City fitness club where Yang Xuan tests his strength. Watching through a one-way glass wall, she is astonished by his performance, including a Baji Quan-enhanced punch measured above ten tons. 17

She later enters Yang Xuan's private gym under the pretense of delivering a drink, introduces herself, and discusses his punching-force results. Their first date includes a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, a movie, and shopping; Natasha selects Wolf Warrior 2 because of her interest in military films. 18

Road-Trip Planning

After Yang Xuan returns from another world, Natasha contacts him to organize a self-driving wilderness trip with Xu Qing and Zhang Mengmeng. She introduces her two closest friends to him and supports his proposed route from HN City toward Yunnan. 43

Natasha visits Yang Xuan's villa to prepare for the trip, takes interest in his large vehicle, and responds positively when he asks whether he may pursue her. 44

Relationship with Yang Xuan

Natasha and Yang Xuan consummate their relationship after their mutual attraction reaches a breaking point. Yang Xuan subsequently prioritizes her comfort and recovery, which Natasha recognizes as gentleness and consideration. 45

Following a drunken KTV incident involving Yang Xuan, Xu Qing, and Zhang Mengmeng, Natasha is initially devastated. She ultimately places her friendship with the other women first, proposes that all four live together, and requires Yang Xuan to support the three women financially. 48 49

Departure on the Road Trip

Natasha remains Yang Xuan's front-seat companion when the group finally begins its trip. She and Yang Xuan openly flirt during the drive while the other women discuss the group's present happiness and uncertain future. 50

Trivia

• Natasha's family background combines business wealth through her mother and military status through her father. 17
• She is the fitness-club shareholder who had the unusually large punching-strength machine made in Russia and assembled locally. 17
• Natasha is particularly enthusiastic about Yang Xuan's large vehicle and military-grade outdoor gear, unlike Xu Qing and Zhang Mengmeng. 44 46