Ding Yebai

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ding Yebai (丁夜白)
Alias(es)	Ye Bai; Xiao Bai / Brother Xiao Bai
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jinghuai University; Kankan Manhua
Occupation/Role	Former high-school student; computer science student; comic artist; freelance programmer; school-library worker
Status	Alive
First Appearance	A Beautiful Older Sister Came Home 1

Background

Ding Yebai grows up in a largely empty siheyuan home: his father, engineer Ding Dahai, frequently travels for work; his mother, Jinghuai University professor Feng Pingping, stays near her workplace; and his older sister Ding Yuerong is often occupied with Kankan Manhua. During his final year of high school, he is already an award-winning science student, though English remains his weak subject. 1

Ding Yuerong arranges free English tutoring with her university junior, Yang Zhi. Initially reluctant and guarded, Ding Yebai gradually becomes invested in both his English studies and Yang Zhi herself. Her encouragement, teaching, and belief in his abilities push him to confront his perfectionism and work toward becoming a more balanced student. 1 3 12 46

His academic efforts culminate in a monthly-exam total of 717—139 in English, 130 in Chinese, 150 in Mathematics, and 298 in Science Comprehensive—making him the top student in his grade. He later chooses Jinghuai University and Computer Science and Technology, preferring to remain local. 57 74

While at university, Ding Yebai turns his long-standing drawing experience into a career. His healing comic series, The Little Mummy Family, gains a major online following, receives platform promotion from Ding Yuerong, and leads to commercial commissions, illustration work, and substantial royalties. 84 108 128 154 189

Academic Record

Examination	English	Chinese	Mathematics	Science Comprehensive	Total / Result
Monthly exam	117	—	Perfect score	Perfect score	Disappointed at missing his target of 120 45 46
Monthly exam	139	130	150	298	717; first in the grade 57

Appearance

Ding Yebai is a tall, slender, conventionally handsome young man whose naturally cold expression makes him appear distant and intimidating. He is 183 cm tall and maintains an athletic physique through regular exercise. 9 52 144

• Usually wears a blue-and-white school uniform during high school. 16
• Often carries a black schoolbag and rides a bicycle. 1
• Wears a plain white T-shirt, black shorts, and a favored black baseball cap when going out casually. 7
• Has dark eyes and long eyelashes. 37 153
• Keeps a notably fit, muscular physique. 144

Personality

Ding Yebai presents himself as aloof, composed, and proud. He is bluntly confident in his intellect—particularly in mathematics and science—and holds himself to an exacting standard, becoming frustrated when his English results fail to meet his expectations despite obvious improvement. 9 37 45 46

His cold demeanor conceals a considerate and protective nature. He pays for Yang Zhi's grandmother's groceries, intervenes when Qiqi is bullied, helps a deaf and mute child return home, and remains mindful of Yang Zhi's boundaries even when they sleep beside one another. 6 16 28 131

He is notably tsundere: he often denies embarrassment, affection, or softness while his actions reveal the opposite. As his relationship with Yang Zhi develops, he becomes increasingly playful, affectionate, clingy, and willing to express care openly. 12 93 128 154

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability

Ding Yebai excels in logical and scientific subjects, where classmates regard him as difficult to match.

• Received recognition for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in high school. 1
• Consistently achieves perfect Mathematics and Science Comprehensive scores. 45 46
• Became the top student in his grade with a total score of 717. 57
• Chose Computer Science and Technology at Jinghuai University. 74

Drawing and Comic Creation

Ding Yebai has studied drawing for nearly eight years and develops a recognizable cute, healing style through The Little Mummy Family. 77 154

• Creates comics, illustrations, promotional art, fan avatars, and classroom blackboard artwork. 116 154 168
• Personally designed and wore a mascot costume based on his Little Mummy character. 136
• Illustrates Yang Zhi's fairy-tale book. 154
• Uses his artistic skill beyond comics, including painting a lifelike panda snowman. 140

Programming

He applies his computer-science background to freelance work in order to earn independently.

• Begins studying for and accepting freelance programming jobs. 108
• Continues coding from home while building his comic career. 177

Music and Performance

Ding Yebai is trained in multiple instruments and can perform publicly.

• Plays guitar, piano, and violin. 15 77
• Performs guitar and singing at Jinghuai University's freshman welcome party. 87 90
• Chooses Yang Zhi's favorite song, “This World Has So Many People,” for his performance. 87

Other Talents

• Performs card and rose magic tricks for Yang Zhi's grandmother and Qiqi. 25
• Plays basketball and skateboards. 15
• Exercises regularly, including pull-ups and running. 131 177
• Possesses an exceptional memory for lists, such as memorizing household groceries after hearing them once. 7

Comic Career

Milestone	Details
First viral comic	The Little Mummy Family gains over 7,000 reposts and 20,000 new followers overnight. 84
Kankan Manhua promotion	Ding Yuerong promotes his work and offers him serialization on Kankan Manhua. 108
Major online growth	His work reaches 20 million popularity points and 70,000 Kankan Manhua followers, while his Weibo exceeds 1 million followers. 128
Commercial work	Receives an ice-cream endorsement and multiple amusement-park-related commissions. 128 136
Professional success	His manga and fairy-tale illustrations sell strongly; at age 20, he receives his first salary exceeding one million. 189

Equipment & Items

• Bicycle — His usual means of travel during high school. 1
• Guitar — Used for practice and his freshman welcome-party performance. 87 90
• Drawing supplies and computer — Used for comics, commercial work, illustrations, and programming. 108 116 177
• Little Mummy mascot costume — A promotional costume based on his comic character. 136
• Elephant hand puppet — Given to him by Yang Zhi when he was disappointed in his English result. 45 46
• White scarf — A gift from Yang Zhi that he becomes attached to after she leaves for Kyoto. 65

Relationships

• Yang Zhi — Initially his English tutor and his older sister's university junior; later his girlfriend, wife, and the mother of his daughter. Her support motivates his academic growth, while he becomes deeply protective and devoted to her. 1 56 108 136 195
• Ding Yuerong — His older sister, founder of Kankan Manhua. They bicker constantly, but she arranges his tutoring, promotes his comics, and supports his career. 1 3 108 154
• Feng Pingping — His mother and a Jinghuai University professor. She recognizes his feelings for Yang Zhi and encourages him to pursue them honestly. 1 87
• Ding Dahai — His engineer father, whose frequent work trips contribute to Ding Yebai's often-empty home life. 1
• Qiqi — Yang Zhi's younger sister. She admires him, calls him Brother Xiao Bai, and frequently teases him about Yang Zhi. 25 81 82
• Yang Zhi's grandmother — A woman Ding Yebai assists at a supermarket and later grows close to as part of Yang Zhi's family. 6 25 189
• Lu Shuai — His friend, classmate, and later roommate; often teases Ding Yebai about Yang Zhi but supports his pursuits. 9 18 87
• Li Pingqiu — A close friend who assists him with physics and later remains part of his wider circle. 24 68
• Fang Xiaoliang — A troubled child toward whom Ding Yebai gradually shows patience and compassion. 120 132 155
• Little Xing'er — His daughter with Yang Zhi. 195

Major Arcs

English Tutoring and High-School Growth

Ding Yebai begins as an exceptional science student with poor confidence in English. Yang Zhi's tutoring helps him develop disciplined study habits, recognize his strengths, and ultimately become first in his grade. 1 10 45 46 57

Feelings for Yang Zhi

His admiration for Yang Zhi slowly turns into romantic love. After repeatedly denying his feelings, he confesses, chooses to attend Jinghuai University, and eventually begins dating her. 34 56 74 108

Rise of *The Little Mummy Family*

Ding Yebai's comic unexpectedly becomes popular online, opening a route toward commissions, platform serialization, illustration work, and a professional artistic career. 84 108 128 136 154

Life with Yang Zhi

After Yang Zhi becomes an elementary-school teacher, Ding Yebai supports her work by cooking for her and drawing her class's blackboard newspaper. He later works in the school library and continues building a family with her. 165 168 192 195

Notable Quotes

“The wise don't fall in love.” 18

“I'm a cool guy.” 93

“There aren't many men as good as me, so hurry up and grab me, Sister Yang Zhi.” 172