Liu Yifei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Liu Yifei (刘艺菲)
Alias(es)	Fairy Sister; Sister Yifei; Sister Xixi; Dragon Girl; “Gummy Smile” 128 178
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Actress; singer
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 39

Background

Liu Yifei began acting before Chinese Paladin 1, having appeared in The Story of a Noble Family and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Cai Yinong selected her for Chinese Paladin 1 after another actress declined the role; Liu’s portrayal of Zhao Ling’er subsequently became one of her classic performances. 42 44

Tangren sought to sign Liu after filming Chinese Paladin 1, but Liu Xiaoli ultimately refused. The rejection led to a lasting conflict with Cai Yinong, including press attacks and attempts to promote Liu Shishi as “Little Liu Yifei.” Liu later avoided publicly discussing Chinese Paladin 1 despite its success. 42

During the Chinese Paladin 1 production, Liu treated the younger Zhang Yang like a little brother and was especially fond of him. When they reunite years later on The Four Great Constables, she recognizes him despite his changed appearance. 40 42

Appearance

Liu Yifei is known for an ethereal, classical beauty and a refined screen presence. Zhang Yang describes her as exceptionally suited to historical costume roles, while her off-screen styling is often simpler and more energetic. 40 42 210

• Fair, jade-like complexion and delicate, painting-like features. 40
• Clear eyes, radiant demeanor, and a distinctive smile. 40 175
• Maintains a graceful physique through long-term dance and yoga practice. 210
• Her appearance is considered especially striking in person and difficult for ordinary cameras to capture fully. 286
• Her usual image is ethereal and elegant, though styling is adjusted to give her a bolder presence for roles such as Song Yi. 367

Personality

Liu’s public image as an aloof “Fairy Sister” contrasts sharply with her private personality. Around people she trusts—particularly Zhang Yang—she is playful, candid, competitive, and prone to teasing. Her true self is explicitly described as tomboyish, generous, and forthright rather than detached. 42 131 210

She is proud of her career and appearance, but listens to advice she considers sincere. She is drawn to roles with artistic value and stronger female perspectives, rather than accepting projects solely for commercial reasons. 131 132 175

Liu is direct when handling personal or industry matters. She refuses to pressure Zhang Yang on Huang Xiaoming’s behalf, chooses to support Zhang Yang during Zhao Youting’s rumor campaign, and offers protection to the young Yang Chaoyue. 210 306 327

Abilities & Skills

Acting

Liu is an established actress with a reputation as a top-tier star. Her performance as Zheng Wei in So Young receives particular praise for conveying emotion through her gaze and for her chemistry with Zhang Yang. 117 295

• Successfully auditions for and secures the female lead of So Young. 116 117
• Plays emotional confrontation scenes with Zhang Yang convincingly enough to impress director Yanzi. 117
• Wins the Huabiao Award for Outstanding Overseas Chinese Actress for So Young. 410
• Portrays the elderly-turned-young protagonist Liu Mengjun in the female-led film She’s Strange. 316

Martial Arts and Physical Performance

Liu has a background in dance and is considered capable in action-oriented roles. Her action ability was one reason she was selected as the female lead of The Four Great Constables. 47 49 210

• Performs action scenes as Wuqing in The Four Great Constables. 50 51
• Practices horseback riding, shooting, martial arts, archery, sword dancing, swimming, and diving. 294
• Can perform physically demanding roles and identifies herself as a daomadan actress. 42 348
• Challenges Zhang Yang to a dance-off and demonstrates strong dance fundamentals. 294

Singing

Liu develops her singing under Zhang Yang’s guidance after he gives her the song “My Song” as a birthday gift. 213

• Seeks help from Zhang Liangying to improve her vocal performance. 213
• Performs “My Song” for the group and receives Zhang Yang’s approval. 231
• Joins Zhang Yang for the Spring Festival Gala duet “Answer.” 436

Cultivation

Zhang Yang guides Liu into a cultivation state after explaining cultivation to her and demonstrating its reality. No realm, technique, or independent supernatural ability for Liu is documented. 350

Career

Selected Roles

Production	Role	Notes
Chinese Paladin 1	Zhao Ling’er	One of Liu’s classic roles; she met Zhang Yang during its production. 42
The Four Great Constables	Wuqing	Female lead; her action scenes are revised around Wuqing’s wheelchair and hand techniques. 49 51
The Bronze Sparrow Terrace	Diao Chan / Ling Ju	Liu offers Zhang Yang a supporting role in the production. 83
So Young	Zheng Wei	Female lead opposite Zhang Yang’s Lin Jing; the film becomes a major box-office success. 117 295 302
She’s Strange	Liu Mengjun	Female lead in Zhang Yang’s female-centered fantasy film. 131 316
My Love from the Star	Song Yi	Female lead opposite Zhang Yang; the drama’s production launch becomes a major online event. 348

Awards

• Huabiao Award — Outstanding Overseas Chinese Actress for So Young. 410

Relationships

• Zhang Yang — Former childhood acquaintance from Chinese Paladin 1, later romantic partner and frequent co-star. Their relationship moves from sibling-like teasing to mutual professional support, romance, estrangement, and reconciliation. 42 175 271 287
• Liu Xiaoli — Mother. Liu Xiaoli is protective of Liu’s career and safety, while also approving of Zhang Yang as a possible partner for her daughter. 47 83 232
• Liu Shishi — Fellow actress and recurring romantic rival regarding Zhang Yang. Their rivalry is openly competitive but also develops into a complicated friendship and collaboration. 256 271 341
• Nazha — Fellow actress and part of Zhang Yang’s circle. Nazha’s jealousy of Liu reflects the tension surrounding Zhang Yang, though Liu also treats her warmly. 50 116 151
• Zhang Liangying — Longtime friend since The Return of the Condor Heroes; Liu asks her to help with vocal training for “My Song.” 213
• Yang Chaoyue — Younger girl Liu promises to look after, arranging styling assistance through her makeup team. 327

Story Role / Major Arcs

*The Four Great Constables*

Liu meets Zhang Yang again on the set of The Four Great Constables after his involvement with the crew begins. Their playful exchange reveals that she remembers him from Chinese Paladin 1, and she quickly drops her cold public façade around him. 40 42

While filming, Liu is injured but initially keeps it from the director. Zhang Yang recognizes the injury, advises on Wuqing’s action design, and earns Liu’s respect after she watches footage of his fight choreography. 47 50 51

*The Bronze Sparrow Terrace* and *So Young*

Liu uses her industry influence to offer Zhang Yang a role in The Bronze Sparrow Terrace, though he initially refuses because of his studies. Later, she auditions for So Young after becoming interested in the project through him, helping secure both her own lead role and Zhang Yang’s role as Lin Jing. 83 116 117

Her collaboration with Zhang Yang becomes increasingly personal during filming. After initially resisting an added intimate scene, she agrees to discuss it with him; their relationship becomes romantic shortly afterward. 173 175

*She’s Strange*

Moved by Zhang Yang’s script for She’s Strange, Liu eagerly accepts the female lead and agrees to help assemble a production team. The project appeals to her because it is a rare female-led film with artistic ambition. 131 132

Liu plays Liu Mengjun, a seventy-year-old widow who is transformed into a woman in her twenties. Her mother, Liu Xiaoli, guest-stars as the older version of the character. 316 317

*So Young* Success and Reconciliation

Liu and Zhang Yang use dating rumors and promotional photographs to generate attention for So Young. Zhang Yang’s photos for A Chinese Ghost Story impress Liu and the production team, and Liu openly calls him her boyfriend during their drive afterward. 286 287

So Young becomes a major commercial success, surpassing 300 million RMB in three days and later exceeding 600 million RMB within nine days. Liu’s performance and on-screen chemistry with Zhang Yang become central to the film’s promotion. 299 302

*My Love from the Star* and Later Performances

Liu stars as Song Yi in My Love from the Star, reuniting with Zhang Yang as the female lead. The drama’s launch draws major online attention due to their popularity and relationship rumors. 348

She later appears as Zhang Yang’s surprise guest at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, where they perform “Answer” as a duet with dance and magic elements. Their chemistry receives an enthusiastic response from viewers. 436

Notable Quotes

“This is my man.” 287

“Whatever other women have, I want it too!” 272

“I’m a daomadan actress, do you know what a daomadan is? I’m very skilled!” 348

Trivia

• Liu initially disliked the “Fairy Sister” nickname, but becomes comfortable using it around Zhang Yang. 128
• Zhang Yang saves her contact as “Dragon Girl,” rather than “Gummy Smile.” 178
• She is described as highly capable in artistic and physical disciplines but notably poor with electronics and video games. 294
• Her tendency to make unintentionally suggestive remarks during public appearances becomes a source of embarrassment. 439