Nicole

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nicole
Alias(es)	Nicole Briscoe
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	ESPN reporter; commercial spokesperson
Affiliation	ESPN; Nicole's family
Status	Married to Wang Yi; mother of twins 1195 1312 1366
First Appearance	Chapter 165

Appearance

Nicole is a striking American woman noted for being beautiful by both Western and Eastern standards. She has a graceful figure and a warm, highly expressive smile. 165 189

• Long brown hair 231 410
• Clear blue, sapphire-blue, or lake-blue eyes 229 410 3205
• Around 1.7 meters tall 231
• Often wears business attire for reporting or tracksuits while accompanying Wang Yi during training 216 1495
• Has been ranked among the top ten beauties on American social media and placed in the top three for two consecutive years. 232 234

Personality

Nicole is direct, warm, and persistent in love. She openly confesses to Wang Yi, accepts his initial reluctance, and treats his statement that he will consider romance after winning a championship as a promise worth waiting for. 166 190 Her affection is enthusiastic but patient; she recognizes Wang Yi's reserved approach to relationships and avoids forcing him into gestures he is not ready for. 279 410

She is considerate and highly attentive to Wang Yi's needs, arranging travel, food, medical care, and quiet companionship during difficult periods. 216 229 356 Though born into extraordinary wealth and influence, she is portrayed as humble toward crew members, adaptable in Wang Yi's rural hometown, and willing to perform household chores. 233 934

Nicole places great value on trust. She remains calm when Anjiali attempts to create suspicion about Wang Yi, entrusts others to care for him when necessary, and does not pressure him when she suspects he is hiding something. 469 995 1367 She can nevertheless be playful and jealous, including over female game characters. 2864 2880

She is courageous in emergencies despite being frightened by violence. During a supermarket robbery, Nicole acts instinctively to shield Wang Yi from gunfire and is wounded in his place. 1123 1125 As a mother, she is attentive to her children's development and balances pride in their talent with concern that they not neglect effort or their well-being. 2715

Abilities & Skills

Journalism

Nicole is a prominent ESPN reporter who conducts interviews and has professional experience helping athletes prepare autobiographies. 165 3205

• Appears at major basketball events and interviews Wang Yi after games. 256 496
• Completed journalism and communication studies in college after deciding to become a reporter. 2354
• Helped Camille prepare an unconventional interview question for Wang Yi. 2345
• Has assisted several athletes with autobiographies, including ghostwriting most of them. 3205
• Recognizes when media outlets deliberately select reporters resembling her to appeal to Wang Yi, responding to such tactics with composure and humor. 3602

Languages and Cultural Knowledge

Nicole studies Chinese culture to better understand Wang Yi and his background.

• Learned enough Mandarin within six months to handle basic daily conversation. 429
• Researches Chinese food and culture, including Chang'an cuisine. 638
• Studies Chinese poetry and ancient literature, including works by Li Bai. 780 781
• Prefers an ancient Chinese-style wedding to Western church ceremonies. 1189
• Encourages Wang Yi to record his experiences in an autobiography. 3205

Basketball

Nicole played basketball on her high-school team and can participate in on-court performances. 2354

• Performed a cooperative dunk routine with Wang Yi during halftime, trusting him to leap over her without contact. 2678
• Played as “Wang Fugui” alongside Wang Yi in an in-game three-on-three basketball match. 2880
• Retains sound basketball fundamentals despite having played little in recent years, allowing her to score in the game despite beginning at a major level disadvantage. 2885

Background / History

Nicole first meets Wang Yi as a sports journalist after one of his games. She takes him to a Chinese restaurant, later confesses her feelings by text, and continues pursuing him despite his focus on basketball and discomfort with cultural differences in dating. 165 166 When Wang Yi says that romance can wait until he wins a championship, Nicole solemnly agrees to wait. 166

As Wang Yi's career develops, Nicole repeatedly supports him behind the scenes. She helps suppress media backlash following his controversial interview, arranges specialists and flights when he needs medical attention, and provides practical care during commercial filming and travel. 190 216 231 She also accepts an endorsement deal on the same terms as Wang Yi's contract and donates the extra payment to charity in her own name after he refuses to accept the donation under his name. 232

After the Lakers lose a decisive playoff game, Nicole uses her family's private jet to return to Los Angeles, deduces that Wang Yi will be training, and silently remains with him through his exhausting practice and recovery. 356 Her persistence gradually changes Wang Yi's attitude; he begins to return her concern and affection, and finally publicly confesses his love after scoring 102 points in a game. 410 462 494

Nicole's privileged family background becomes increasingly clear. Her grandfather lives in a secluded Beverly Hills villa and follows Wang Yi's career, approving of him as Nicole's prospective partner. 331 Nicole later reveals that her family possesses immense international wealth and influence, though she stresses that her family does not force political marriages. 831 1189 She uses her resources to support Wang Yi's ambitions without undermining his pride, including acquiring a 15% Lakers stake that she plans to transfer to him upon his retirement. 863

Nicole and Wang Yi marry in an ancient Chinese-style wedding, with her family gifting them equity worth tens of billions. 1189 1195 1196 Afterward, she adapts to life in Wang Yi's rural hometown and earns the affection of his parents and local villagers. 934 By the time Wang Yi faces later personal and professional crises, they have two children and maintain their relationship through mutual trust and support. 1312 1366 1734

Nicole is seriously injured while protecting Wang Yi during an armed robbery, taking a bullet intended for him. Her parents support their relationship rather than blaming Wang Yi, and she ultimately recovers. 1123 1125 She later gives birth to their son and daughter after a difficult delivery, and accepts Wang Yi's insistence that their children hold Chinese nationality. 1308 1312 1313

In later years, Nicole continues to rush to Wang Yi's side after dangerous incidents, including flying to Saudi Arabia to reunite with him after a near-death encounter. 2076 During Wang Yi's period of recuperation, she supports his return to training and manages their family life, including their children's athletic development. 2715 4197 4301 Afterward, she and Wang Yi embark on a prolonged journey around the world, using her family's global resources to travel freely and experience different cultures together. 4302

Relationships

• Wang Yi — Initially the athlete Nicole interviews and pursues; later her boyfriend, husband, and father of her two children. She supports his career, while he eventually reciprocates her feelings after 16 months and 13 days of her pursuit. 165 494 1195 1366 They later travel around the world together following his recuperation. 4302
• Wang Shiyu and Wang Shiying — Nicole and Wang Yi's children. Nicole supports their athletic development while remaining concerned with their effort and health. 1312 2715
• Nicole's Grandfather / Old Mike — Her doting grandfather and the head of her family. Nicole is uniquely permitted to enter his study freely; he supports her relationship and wedding plans with Wang Yi. 331 1189
• Nicole's Parents — Supportive parents who prioritize Nicole's happiness and warmly accept Wang Yi after Nicole is injured. 1125 1126
• Nicole's Older Brother — Wang Yi's brother-in-law and a successor within Nicole's family; he offers protection and assistance to Wang Yi. 3634
• Anjiali Ranadivé — Nicole's best friend and Wang Yi's admirer. Despite the complicated situation, Nicole trusts Wang Yi and remains close with Anjiali. 838 3970
• Zeng Xinyi — A young friend of Wang Yi whom Nicole helps locate and visit when she disappears from Wang Yi's daily life. 667
• Camille — An ESPN reporter whom Nicole helps prepare for an interview with Wang Yi. 2345
• Eagle — Wang Yi's bodyguard and sworn brother. Nicole regards his welfare as a shared family concern after his service and sacrifices for Wang Yi. 2076

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pursuit of Wang Yi

Nicole confesses to Wang Yi and persistently pursues him despite his initial rejections, cultural reservations, and single-minded pursuit of an NBA championship. 165 166 190

Support During Wang Yi's Rise

She becomes one of Wang Yi's most reliable supporters: managing practical arrangements, protecting him through her connections, traveling to see his games, and caring for him during periods of physical and emotional exhaustion. 190 356 410 755

Public Relationship and Marriage

Wang Yi publicly confesses after his 102-point game, formalizing their relationship. They later meet Nicole's family, plan an ancient Chinese-style wedding, and marry with her family's approval. 494 1189 1195

Family Life

Nicole embraces Wang Yi's family and hometown, raises two children with him, and continues to trust him amid repeated attention from other women and dangerous incidents. 934 1125 1366 1734 She actively supports the children's athletic growth and accompanies Wang Yi through his later recovery period. 2715 4197 4301

Later Travels

After Wang Yi's recuperation, Nicole joins him in setting aside their previous fast-paced life for an extended global journey. Their travels deepen their companionship as they experience local landscapes, food, and cultures together. 4302

Trivia

• Nicole drove a red Ferrari LaFerrari to visit her grandfather in Beverly Hills. 331
• She also uses a Porsche 911, which she considers a more low-key alternative to her Ferrari. 308
• Her grandfather's study contains rare books and manuscripts, and she is the only person freely allowed to enter it. 331
• She is the only girl in her family for three generations. 1189
• Unlike most members of her family, Nicole had a lighter childhood educational load due to her grandfather's favoritism. 2354
• She became jealous of a female game character and persuaded Wang Yi to help her game account reach level one. 2864 2880
• Nicole enjoys driving Wang Yi's advanced autonomous Hongqi vehicle, which adapts to her driving habits and can independently travel to locations she regularly visits. 2650