Eden

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Eden (伊甸)
Alias(es)	Golden Eden; Eden of [Gold] 268 761
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Golden Group — chairman; Golden Courtyard — owner; E.T. Studio — shareholder and partner 33 52 268
Occupation/Role	Singer, composer, corporate leader, investor, and patron of research and creative projects 268 279
First Appearance	Chapter 33 33

Background / History

Eden rose from an ordinary girl to a world-renowned singer and then the world’s richest woman in fewer than three years. Though the latter title eventually ceased to matter to her, her career as a performer earned her the name Eden of [Gold], while her later business empire made her one of the world’s most influential figures 268.

Her early life was marked by her father’s prolonged illness and death. In the aftermath, Eden concealed her grief and considered ending her life; a volunteer position at a church introduced her to Aponia, while Eden later credited Xu Qi with saving her during that period 689.

Eden owns the Golden Courtyard and personally handled Xu Qi’s request to move in, initially presenting herself simply as his approachable landlady. She later became his protective older-sister figure, despite the two not being blood-related 52 566. Her influence has repeatedly protected the courtyard’s residents, including suppressing the consequences of their unusual public incidents through connections beyond her public business identity 33 104.

As chairman of the Golden Group, Eden exercises sole authority: the company has no board of directors above her. She has used its wealth and reach to support Mobius and Vil-V’s research, fund E.T. Studio projects, and assist Xu Qi’s professional ambitions 268 575 627.

Appearance

Eden is a striking woman whose reserved elegance and natural nobility can be as intimidating as her reputation. She is noted for her wine-red hair, golden irises, and a youthful appearance that contrasts with her immense social and corporate standing 370 453.

• Wine-red hair and golden eyes 370 453
• Graceful, conservative public presentation despite a highly glamorous appearance 843
• Often favored sunset-like colors before later adopting brighter clothing 843
• Possesses a pink, diamond-shaped gem on her chest 382
• Maintains an unusually youthful complexion, particularly after recovering from illness 697 702

Personality

Eden is composed, refined, and exceptionally self-assured in public. Her authority can overwhelm even accomplished professionals, yet she is approachable in private and attentive to people she considers family 52 268. She combines an artist’s sensitivity with a business leader’s decisiveness, expecting high standards while recognizing sincere effort 279 453.

Her greatest vulnerability is her desire for a genuine home and ordinary companionship rather than further fame or glory. This longing informs her attachment to the Golden Courtyard and her difficulty reconciling her sisterly role toward Xu Qi with her romantic feelings for him 382 568.

Eden is intensely protective of Xu Qi. She investigates potential threats around him, provides resources for his work and safety, and readily intervenes when his well-being is at stake 334 737 839. She can also become jealous or emotionally unsettled when confronted with his relationships with other women 534 567 675.

Abilities & Skills

Vocal Performance and Composition

Eden is an elite singer and composer whose voice is described as capable of moving listeners deeply. She performed at the Vienna Golden Hall and remains a demanding, technically precise vocal instructor 33 467.

• Performs and records music for Alahato SEED, insisting that its production meet a high artistic standard 279
• Co-created and performed “Chariot of Dawn” with Xu Qi; the song drew on her grief over her father and restored public attention to her musical career 692 761
• Trains Xu Qi in pitch, breathing, and emotional expression with strict standards 467
• Uses music as an emotional outlet, particularly when confronting her past 692

Corporate Leadership and Finance

As chairman of the Golden Group, Eden commands a business empire without a board of directors. Her wealth, investments, and corporate authority are central to many of the Golden Courtyard’s operations 268.

• Holds shares in leading companies across industries, including E.T. Studio 52
• Directed the Golden Group’s partnership with E.T. Studio and appeared publicly at its cooperation press conference 268
• Can fund major projects and research with little resistance, including Mobius and Vil-V’s work 268
• Offered to charter a cruise ship and have the Golden Group cover E.T. Studio’s team-building expenses 627
• Has the resources to support acquisitions, including Bronya’s proposed purchase of M.H 575

Negotiation and Strategy

Eden is a sharp negotiator who understands leverage, concessions, and the importance of identifying an opponent’s bottom line 704.

• Taught Xu Qi negotiation principles while he prepared for discussions with Mode Capital Metro 704
• Evaluates people quickly, as shown by her guarded but ultimately respectful first meeting with Bronya 268
• Arranges large public events efficiently, including a Nansha District summer festival with fire-safety and security measures 116
• Plans practical support for Xu Qi’s overseas operations, including personnel and remote assistance 737

Influence and Connections

Eden’s public identity as an artist and businesswoman conceals a broader network of influence. Her standing allows her to handle matters involving the state and international security concerns 33 104.

• Suppressed the fallout from the Golden Courtyard’s anomalous incidents through an undisclosed identity and connections 33
• Maintains ties and business involvement with Terra Network 369
• The Golden Group reportedly handles roughly 40% of Europe’s arms business 839
• Authorized Anna to brief Xu Qi on Destiny’s major families and structure 380

Items and Assets

• Golden Courtyard — Eden’s property and the home that connects its residents 33 697
• Golden Group — Her corporate empire, controlled directly under her sole chairmanship 268
• GTR — Eden’s car, commonly driven by Xu Qi 259
• Golden Orchestra and music team — Her professional musical collaborators, who worked on the final production of “Chariot of Dawn” 693
• Quarter-scale V2V Exoskeleton Armor statue — A gift she commissioned for Xu Qi, depicting him in V2V armor with the Sazabi 261

Relationships

• Xu Qi — Her adopted younger brother and later lover. Eden initially insisted on their sibling bond, but gradually accepted her romantic feelings; they officially became a couple and later regarded each other as husband and wife 127 697 700.
• Aponia — Eden’s closest friend, whom she met while volunteering at a church after her father’s death. Aponia repeatedly pushes Eden to confront her feelings for Xu Qi, though their friendship is strained when Eden witnesses Aponia’s intimacy with him 568 675 689.
• Anna Schariac — Eden’s most trusted secretary. Anna alone handles Eden’s life, financial, and administrative secretarial duties, and frequently acts on Eden’s behalf 259 296.
• Alysia — A close friend and fellow Golden Courtyard resident. Alysia supports Eden’s music and recognizes the emotions behind “Chariot of Dawn” 52 692.
• Bronya Zaychik — CEO of E.T. Studio and Eden’s business partner through the Golden Group’s cooperation with E.T. Eden initially assesses Bronya cautiously but comes to respect her confidence and professionalism 268.
• Griseo — A child resident who affectionately calls Eden “Mommy Eden” 697.
• Mobius and Vil-V — Researchers whose work Eden financially supports because of its importance to Xu Qi 268.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Golden Courtyard Owner and Protector

Eden returns to the Golden Courtyard as its wealthy owner and Xu Qi’s older-sister figure. She uses her influence to protect the household from external scrutiny while accepting the complicated relationships forming among its residents 33 52 104.

E.T. Studio Partnership

Eden’s shares in E.T. Studio and leadership of the Golden Group make her essential to Alahato SEED’s production. She leads the Golden Group’s cooperation with E.T., provides vocal support, and challenges the staff to meet world-class standards 52 268 279.

Changing Relationship with Xu Qi

Eden’s relationship with Xu Qi shifts gradually from guarded familial affection to romantic conflict. Her fear of losing their sibling bond, jealousy, and desire for an ordinary home cause her to hesitate before she eventually accepts their relationship 127 534 568 690.

Illness and “Chariot of Dawn”

A persistent fever leaves Eden bedridden for a week, but she continues to review Xu Qi’s writing and assist him creatively 676. During her recovery, she collaborates with Xu Qi on “Chariot of Dawn,” transforming memories of her father’s illness and death into music 692 761.

Founding Day of the Golden Courtyard

Eden’s October 31 birthday becomes the Golden Courtyard’s founding day. The celebration coincides with her recovery and her official relationship with Xu Qi, affirming the courtyard as the home and family she had long wanted 697 698.

Notable Quotes

“We are family, aren’t we? Intimately close, aren’t we?” 127

“I don’t want a life of fame and glory. I want a home.” 382

Trivia

• Eden’s birthday is October 31, which is also celebrated as the founding day of the Golden Courtyard 697.
• She was once known publicly foremost as a singer, but her business success later overshadowed her musical legacy until “Chariot of Dawn” renewed attention on her voice 761.
• Despite her intimidating corporate image, Eden has a habit of sleeping late 329.