Su Zhenxing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Su Zhenxing (苏振兴)
Alias(es)	“Old Su” 148 228
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Su family; Su Corporation
Occupation/Role	Head of the Su family; president/chairman of Su Corporation; Haishi’s richest man 1 251
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Su Zhenxing built Su Corporation from a business stronger than the Liu family into Haishi’s richest company within a year. His drive to prove that Liu Yanran was the right marriage choice was a major reason for this expansion. 547

At a Liu family gathering, he became infatuated with the recently graduated Liu Yanran. After repeated rejections, he used business leverage to obtain a date; his mother opposed the relationship, but he eventually married Liu Yanran after expanding Su Corporation. 547

Following the marriage, Su Zhenxing concentrated on the company and delegated most household matters to Liu Yanran. The marriage initially developed into mutual care, but his long absence from family affairs left him unaware of major internal problems. 547

By the time Su Chen returns to the family, Su Zhenxing is the household’s unquestioned authority and holds decisive influence in Haishi society. He and Liu Yanran have two daughters, Su Lili and Su Qiqi, while Su Chen is his biological son and Su Mu is the adopted son he raised for years. 1 197

Appearance

Su Zhenxing is a middle-aged man who once regarded himself as confident in both wealth and appearance. Later family turmoil visibly wears him down, with Su Chen observing him as seeming to have aged dramatically. 1 228 547

• Middle-aged; later described as physically aging and weakened. 1 228
• Maintains a polished, proper public image despite volatile private conduct. 148 469
• Sees himself as a successful and attractive businessman. 547

Personality

Su Zhenxing is highly status-conscious and practical. He favors whichever family member appears most useful to the Su family or Su Corporation, supplying them with resources and support while withdrawing warmth from those he considers liabilities. This approach initially led him to favor the capable, well-trained Su Mu, then increasingly shift toward Su Chen as Su Chen demonstrated business, technical, and strategic value. 142 163 167

His pride is closely tied to Su Corporation’s prestige. He can be vain and easily flattered by powerful figures, but becomes guarded when he senses a business threat. He is willing to swallow his pride—including apologizing to Su Chen—when the company’s interests require it. 266 337 504

Privately, Su Zhenxing is emotionally volatile and controlling. The discovery that Su Mu is He Jingtian’s biological son triggers intense rage, and he repeatedly commits domestic violence against Liu Yanran. Although he occasionally shows regret or softens when she submits, these moments do not end his abusive behavior. 197 228 352 353

Attitude toward Su Chen

Su Zhenxing begins by underestimating Su Chen due to his orphanage background and unconventional behavior. He attempts to discipline, test, and manipulate him, including arranging difficult company work for him. 62 95 142

As Su Chen repeatedly proves his value, Su Zhenxing becomes reliant on him for negotiations, fixed-asset management, R&D leadership, corporate technology, and external crises. This reliance gradually creates a conflicted mixture of pride, fear, jealousy, and genuine concern. 125 145 266 337 378

Abilities & Skills

Corporate Leadership

Su Zhenxing has led Su Corporation to become Haishi’s richest company and retains authority over its personnel, resources, and strategic direction. 1 547

• Assigns family members to corporate roles and uses internal competition to balance their influence. 163 251
• Organizes business gatherings and cultivates successors through public exposure. 49 118
• Recognizes the value of patents, industry recognition, expert consultants, and government relationships. 266 321 371
• Can negotiate corporate shares and secure Su Corporation’s exclusive authorization to use Su Chen’s optical-module patent. 268

Business Judgment

Although prone to overconfidence and manipulation, Su Zhenxing understands that corporate prestige depends on technology, assets, and political-commercial relationships. 266 323 504

• Hires renowned financial advisor Zhou Wenhua to assist with fixed-asset management. 145
• Seeks to protect Su Corporation’s interests by patenting Su Chen’s optical-module design. 266
• Regains caution during Wang Bo and Michael’s proposed cooperation, rather than remaining entirely dazzled by their interest. 504
• Understands the need to bring Su Chen back when the optical-module technology is shortlisted for the National Science and Technology Top Award. 337

Influence and Resources

As Haishi’s richest man and Su Corporation’s leader, Su Zhenxing can mobilize money, corporate staff, family assets, and business connections. 1 62

• Quickly transfers Su Lili’s company and its documentation to Su Chen. 62
• Provides large sums of money when trying to resolve family or corporate disputes. 75 181
• Arranges professional assistance for Su Chen, including Zhou Wenhua and R&D personnel. 145 251
• Attempts to strengthen villa security by calling for more bodyguards after learning of threats against Su Chen. 378

Relationships

• Su Chen — Biological son. Su Zhenxing initially neglects and tests him, then increasingly relies on his competence as a corporate successor; their relationship remains adversarial and transactional despite moments of mutual protection. 1 95 266 337 379
• Liu Yanran — Wife. He pursued and married her after building Su Corporation into Haishi’s richest company; their marriage collapses after revelations surrounding He Jingtian and Su Mu, leading to repeated violence and confinement. 197 228 353 547
• Su Lili — Eldest daughter. He once took her to business gatherings and supported her future, but later expels or opposes her as her actions endanger the family and company. 118 258 351
• Su Qiqi — Younger daughter. He considers her unsuitable for serious corporate responsibilities; she becomes frightened of his anger and violence. 142 352 353
• Su Mu / He Mu — Former adopted son. Su Zhenxing once cultivated him as a successor, but rejects him after discovering he is He Jingtian’s biological son. 49 163 197 199
• He Jingtian — Liu Yanran’s former lover and Su Mu’s biological father. Their rivalry intensifies when He Jingtian uses political and business influence to pressure Su Zhenxing over Su Mu. 197 208 209
• Chen Guang — Wealthy Haishi rival and longtime acquaintance. Their relationship is marked by mutual mockery and business friction. 16 63
• Wang Bo — Leader in the optical-module industry whose overtures toward Su Corporation initially flatter Su Zhenxing, though Wang Bo privately regards him with contempt. 504 512

Story Role / Major Arcs

Family Patriarch and Early Conflict

Su Zhenxing begins as the powerful head of the Su family and Haishi’s richest man. He expects obedience from Su Chen, but Su Chen’s behavior repeatedly undermines his authority and public image. 1 16 62

After transferring Su Lili’s company to Su Chen, he attempts to regain control over it when Su Chen moves to sell it. The conflict establishes Su Zhenxing’s concern with family reputation and his difficulty accepting Su Chen’s independence. 62 63

Shift from Su Mu to Su Chen

Su Zhenxing traditionally brings Su Lili and Su Mu to business gatherings to cultivate them as successors. When they become unavailable, he chooses Su Chen instead and begins noticing Su Chen’s potential. 118

He subsequently supports Su Chen in disputes with Liu Yanran and Fang Hao, then hires him to manage the family’s fixed assets. Despite low expectations, Su Zhenxing begins treating Su Chen as the family’s most useful child. 119 125 142 145

Su Mu’s Parentage Revelation

When Su Chen reveals knowledge of Su Mu’s biological father, Su Zhenxing launches an investigation. The confirmation that Su Mu is He Jingtian’s son destroys his paternal attachment to Su Mu and escalates the family’s internal conflict. 181 197

He drives Su Mu and Liu Yanran from the family sphere, then faces pressure from He Jingtian and two ministers to take Su Mu back. Su Chen’s exposure of He Jingtian’s compromising past prevents He Jingtian from fully controlling the confrontation. 199 208 209

Optical-Module Project

Su Zhenxing appoints Su Chen to lead the R&D Department for one month despite skepticism from Director Zhang and the department. 251

After Su Chen presents an advanced optical-module design, Su Zhenxing recognizes the potential gain for Su Corporation and pushes for patent protection. He agrees to transfer shares to Su Chen in exchange for the company’s exclusive authorization to use the technology. 255 266 268

When the technology is shortlisted for the National Science and Technology Top Award, Su Zhenxing humbles himself and invites Su Chen back to represent Su Corporation in Kyoto. 337

Conflict with Su Lili and External Threats

Su Zhenxing’s relationship with Su Lili collapses as she becomes an independent threat to the family. He is angered and embarrassed by her success abroad, later unable to persuade her to accept his support. 336 351

After Su Lili arranges assassins against Su Chen, Su Zhenxing chooses to remain at the villa, attempts to organize bodyguards, and assists Su Chen’s defense with knockout powder. This marks one of his clearest acts of direct protection toward Su Chen. 378 379

Later Corporate and Family Crises

Su Zhenxing is questioned by police over He Mu’s disappearance and reacts explosively to their interrogation tactics. 469

When Wang Bo and Michael approach Su Corporation over its advanced technology, Su Zhenxing is initially flattered but eventually relies on Su Chen to handle the larger threat. 504 512

He later struggles with the consequences of Su Chen’s plans for Liu Yanran, showing that he retains conflicted feelings toward his wife despite their violent and broken relationship. 536 541

Notable Quotes

“In Su Corporation, he, Su Zhenxing, was king!” 168

“The future of Su Corporation was more important. His own face was nothing!” 337

Trivia

• Su Zhenxing originally viewed Su Mu’s adoption as one of the best decisions of his life because Su Mu could soothe his anger toward Su Chen. 164
• He is deeply sensitive about age, virility, and public humiliation. 225 226 228
• Su Chen’s rise causes Su Zhenxing to repeatedly reassess his earlier neglect of his biological son. 142 379
• Despite being Haishi’s richest man, he is intimidated by people with stronger political or industrial influence, including ministers and Wang Bo. 208 504