Qiqi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qiqi (琪琪)
Gender	Female
Age	4 years old at her introduction 4
Family	Adopted daughter of Sister Lin; closely cared for by Yang Zhi and Yang Zhi's grandmother 4 20 97
Occupation/Role	Schoolchild; Yang Zhi's younger-sister figure and a frequent companion in the courtyard household 4 11
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background / History

Qiqi was adopted by Sister Lin after being found outside. Sister Lin frequently works away from home to support her, so Qiqi often spends time with Yang Zhi and Grandma in their courtyard. Though unrelated by blood, she comes to regard Yang Zhi as an older sister. 4 20 97

At school, Qiqi learns that she was adopted and worries that her mother does not love her. Yang Zhi reassures her that adoption means she “grew up in [her] mother's heart,” while later reframing her origin as having been “picked… from the sky.” 4 20

She is later targeted by three boys for not having a father. Qiqi initially pushes back herself, but Ding Yebai intervenes, drives the boys away, gives her a rabbit charm, and helps her prepare dinner when Grandma is ill. 16

Appearance

Qiqi is a small, fair-skinned girl with an especially lively and adorable appearance. 4

• Two horn braids 4
• Large, sparkling black eyes 4
• Often wears her hair in a small braid 154
• Her face reddens noticeably from playing in the snow and cold weather. 136 145

Personality

Qiqi is energetic, curious, and direct. She readily asks Yang Zhi about difficult subjects—including adoption, gender bias, sadness, and romantic love—and absorbs Yang Zhi's gentle explanations with sincerity. 4 11 17 136

Despite her age, she is resilient. When bullied, she gets back up, dusts herself off, and pushes back rather than immediately crying; she also insists that she can protect herself. 16

She is affectionate toward people who care for her, especially Yang Zhi and Ding Yebai. However, she is also mischievous: she uses games of rock-paper-scissors to make Ding Yebai help Yang Zhi, teases him for staring at her, and repeatedly pushes the pair toward romance. 81 92 97

Skills & Activities

• Practices handwriting and takes pride in writing the character 人 (“person”) neatly. 17
• Makes her first meal with Ding Yebai's help when Grandma is sick. 16
• Brings a high-school-level math problem to Ding Yebai and proudly calls him a highly intelligent “top scholar brother.” 83
• Enjoys courtyard games, including rock-paper-scissors, blindfolded shape recognition, and catch. 81 92 107
• Loves sweets, swings, snowball fights, and playing with the household's Shiba Inu, Er Huang. 26 97 140 145 157

Relationships

• Yang Zhi — Her beloved older-sister figure. Yang Zhi regularly cares for Qiqi, answers her questions with imaginative gentleness, helps with her studies, and reassures her about being adopted. 4 17 20
• Sister Lin — Her adoptive mother. Sister Lin works out of town but clearly loves and misses Qiqi, teaching her to cherish people who care for her. 4 20 21
• Grandma — Yang Zhi's grandmother and a steady caregiver in Qiqi's daily life; Qiqi turns to her for warmth and support. 4 16
• Ding Yebai — “Brother Xiao Bai,” a protective older-brother figure and playmate. He defends her from bullies, gives her a rabbit charm, helps her cook and study, and frequently plays games with her. 16 81 83
• Fang Xiaoliang — A child around the household whom Qiqi plays with during winter activities; the two join Yang Zhi and Ding Yebai in a snowball fight. 123 140
• Er Huang — The household's Shiba Inu. Qiqi is excited by the puppy and spends time petting and playing with it. 143 145 157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Adoption and belonging

Qiqi's questions about adoption establish Yang Zhi's nurturing nature. Yang Zhi uses fairy-tale-like language to protect Qiqi from feeling unwanted, while Sister Lin affirms that non-blood relatives who care for someone are gifts worth cherishing. 4 20

Bond with Ding Yebai

Qiqi meets Ding Yebai while accompanying Yang Zhi on errands and immediately calls him handsome. Their bond grows after he protects her from bullies and helps with dinner; she later sees him as a dependable, intelligent, and fun older brother. 11 16 83

Matchmaking Yang Zhi and Ding Yebai

Qiqi repeatedly notices Ding Yebai's feelings for Yang Zhi. She encourages Yang Zhi to give him a sugar figure, creates game-based “punishments” to push him toward romantic gestures, and bluntly points out his lingering glances. 26 81 92

Learning about romance

After interrupting Yang Zhi and Ding Yebai's intimate moment, Qiqi becomes self-conscious about “shameful” adult behavior and begins peeking into the courtyard before entering. Yang Zhi explains affection in child-friendly terms, telling Qiqi that liking someone can make a person want to kiss their cheek. 135 136

Notable Quotes

“Sister Yang Zhi is the best sister in the world!” 20

“If I liked a boy, I'd give him my favorite candies. I'd share lots and lots of them with him.” 97

Trivia

• Qiqi considers the character 人 (“person”) her favorite character to write because it is easy. 17
• She initially believes Ding Yebai's absence is her fault after interrupting him and Yang Zhi, only to learn that he is busy with school, comic work, and business commitments. 136
• Her idea of romantic affection is initially as simple as sharing candy with someone she likes. 4 97