Zhou Yaling

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhou Yaling (周亞玲)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Candy Technology Co., Ltd. 151 425
Occupation/Role	Former front-desk summer employee; later President's Office staff member 151 248 425
Education	An Province University of Technology 126
First Appearance	Chapter 79

Background / History

Zhou Yaling struggled academically in high school until her family intervened. Her brother Yang Kun visited her school and spoke with her former classmate about her grades, while Mo Jingchun later secured a year of special attention from her class teacher in exchange for his study notes. She recognized that this support helped her exceed expectations in the Gaokao and reach the admission line for An Province University of Technology. 79 126 853

She initially joined Candy Technology for a summer front-desk job. Mo Jingchun warned her that the position required judgment, tact, and a willingness to learn; despite finding the work exhausting, she followed his instructions and handled visitors and interviewees. 151 153 After completing the job, she used her earnings to pay her own tuition rather than accept money from her father. 175

During a later school break, Zhou Yaling declined a trip with her friend because it would cost money and delay her ability to earn. She returned early to assist the President's Office, then formally rejoined the department after completing onboarding procedures. 248 425 By the time she had graduated, she remained at Candy Technology, assisting with procurement, intern assignments, and other office work. 648 833 853

Appearance

Zhou Yaling is described as a beautiful young woman. She wears bangs and uses corrective glasses for myopia. 156 319 336

• Initially disliked the handmade appearance of Mo Jingchun's Smart Myopia Glasses, but was amazed once they corrected her vision. 156
• Began dressing up more often and wearing lipstick after graduation, partly due to family pressure concerning her relationship status. 648
• Has experimented with facial masks and more expensive outfits, though she remains reluctant to spend heavily on luxury items for herself. 680 833

Personality

Zhou Yaling is playful, proud, and highly expressive. She frequently bickers with Mo Jingchun and Candy, teases others, and can become competitive over minor matters such as game performance, clothing ratings, or internship evaluations. 455 476 700 750 She is also easily embarrassed when caught eavesdropping, trying to evade questions, or being reminded of her academic shortcomings. 468 853

Although she once viewed company work mainly as a way to earn pocket money, she becomes more responsible over time. She returns from holiday early to work, pays her own tuition, prepares breakfast for the household, and takes on office duties without relying entirely on her family connection. 175 248 322 853

She is cautious in social relationships. Her difficult dormitory experience leaves her lonely and wary of others' intentions, and she avoids a junior who attempts to add her on WeChat. 156 609 She also feels pressure over marriage and blind dates, particularly because her family expects her to settle down. 648 699 767

Skills

Administrative Work

Zhou Yaling gained practical office experience through her front-desk and President's Office assignments.

• Directed interviewees to the Sixth Floor Conference Hall during hot weather. 153
• Took meeting notes during Mo Jingchun's discussion with village representatives and was tasked with relaying the arrangements to Xia Xiaomin. 336
• Sent a company-wide notice concerning intern assignments. 853
• Assisted with procurement errands and delivery coordination. 833

Social-Media Content

Zhou Yaling operates a short-video account featuring Candy.

• Gained hundreds of thousands of followers through humorous videos of Candy. 644
• Later approached one million followers, though she considered them Candy's fans rather than her own. 676
• Has not used the account for advertising or product sales despite its reach. 644

Gaming

Zhou Yaling is an enthusiastic but initially weak player of King of Glory.

• Repeatedly practices heroes alone so she will not be a burden to Candy and Zero. 794
• Wants to become a “Jungle King” herself rather than rely on a skilled teammate. 794
• Her poor results have earned her teasing for repeatedly giving away kills. 750

Equipment / Items

• Apple laptop — Given to her by Mo Jingchun as a lottery prize won by Candy. 149
• Smart Myopia Glasses — Tested Mo Jingchun's prototype glasses, which made her vision immediately clear. 156
• Expensive handbag — Received from Mo Jingchun and believed it to be genuine because of its reported price. 452
• Mobile phone — Given to her by Mo Jingchun; its data helped Zero detect the bus accident she was involved in. 599

Relationships

• Mo Jingchun — Her cousin, employer, mentor, and an older-brother-like figure. He helped improve her high-school prospects, gave her work opportunities, and pushes her to develop professionally. 126 149 476
• Yang Kun — Her brother, who visited her school to address her poor grades. 79
• Zhou Xing — Her father. She seeks his approval but fears his lectures and expectations, especially regarding her education and marriage. 153 648 767
• Candy (Mo Xiaoxue) — Her younger sister-like companion. They tease, compete with, and care for one another; Candy often calls her “Older Sister.” 149 423 699
• Li Wanning — A senior colleague whose discipline and career growth Mo Jingchun urges Zhou Yaling to emulate. 476
• Zero — Mo Jingchun's AI assistant, who frequently teases Zhou Yaling, completes her spreadsheets, and occasionally exposes her habits. 676 728 853
• Pan Yifu — A blind-date candidate deemed unsuitable after he hesitated when Zhou Yaling fell into a river. 768

Notable Events

• Survived a serious bus rollover accident, after which she ran to Mo Jingchun in tears and received medical treatment for a hand wound, including tetanus injections. 599 600 601
• Continued with her graduation requirements despite the accident, prioritizing her advisor selection, thesis topic, and opening defense. 602
• Fell into a shallow, icy river during a blind date; Zero rescued her before Pan Yifu acted. 768
• Earned an internship rating of 71.33, prompting Mo Jingchun to advise her to study harder and learn from Li Wanning's work ethic. 476

Trivia

• Zhou Yaling cannot ride a bicycle and admits that Candy is better at it than she is. 493
• She refused Mo Jingchun's invitation to join his morning runs, arguing that she already eats and sleeps well and still needs to make breakfast. 506
• She donated 500 to a crowdfunding campaign for her former roommate Mao Xinyi, despite their strained relationship. 555
• She fears needles but endured a skin test and two tetanus injections after the bus accident. 601