Elena
How Did I Become the One to Be Romanced?
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Elena (叶琳娜) |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Interastral Peace Corporation; formerly the Strategic Investment Department's 166th Market Group; later assigned under Diamond as one of the Ten Stone Hearts 21 35 |
| Occupation/Role | Senior cadre of the Strategic Investment Department; leader of the Special Debt Investigation Team 35 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 21 |
Background
Elena belonged to the Interastral Peace Corporation's Strategic Investment Department, working in its 166th Market Group. After completing a major deal, she was granted a two-month leave and traveled to the Xianzhou Luofu for a vacation. During her stay, she adopted Xiao Ba, an ancient Xianzhou cat companion, but lost it shortly afterward. 21
After being contacted by her senior and team leader, Francisco De Bisky, Elena was ordered to return to the company within three days. She was promoted to senior cadre and appointed leader of the Special Debt Investigation Team, becoming one of Diamond's Ten Stone Hearts. Although the promotion recognized her efforts, she felt unexpectedly reluctant to leave Luofu. 35
Appearance
Elena is a white-haired young woman with fuchsia highlights in her hair, crimson eye shadow, and blue eyes. She initially wears a simple white shirt and suit pants; before departing Luofu, she changes into a red-and-black Interastral Peace Corporation uniform. 21 42
- White hair, described as shoulder-length when she first meets Bai Jun and as neat and short at her departure. 21 42
- Blue eyes “like deep autumn water,” accented by crimson eye shadow. 21
- Curvaceous build and long legs. 21
- Carries business cards bearing her photograph, department, and contact information. 22
Personality
Elena is a devoted animal lover who keeps dozens of pets and designed multiple ecological zones in her home so creatures from different worlds could live comfortably together. She takes pride in the companionship pets provide after a difficult workday and believes their short lives make that companionship more precious rather than meaningless. 22
Though she carries herself as a capable corporate employee, she also has a gentle, maternal side around animals and a lively, resilient disposition. She is playful with Bai Jun, quick to become flustered by romantic misunderstandings, and openly competitive when challenged. 33 34
She accepts defeat directly once she recognizes someone is more skilled than she is, reflecting the pragmatism she developed in the Interastral Peace Corporation's high-pressure environment. 34
Abilities & Skills
Firearms Proficiency
Elena received a perfect score on the Interastral Peace Corporation's shooting assessment and considers firearms one of her strengths. 33
- Efficiently clears static and moving targets during a shooting-range competition with Bai Jun. 33
- Uses a tactical approach against obstacle-covered targets, first eliminating hostile targets, then destroying cover to expose scoring points. 33
- Scores 9 points in her first match against Bai Jun, who gains 11 by also shooting one of her targets. 34
Corporate and Financial Expertise
Her career in the Strategic Investment Department culminates in her appointment as a senior cadre and leader of the Special Debt Investigation Team. 35
- Uses Zhang Zhang for security, debt collection, and debt accounting during business trips. 22
- Claims to be skilled at reading stock-market gains. 32
- Possesses sufficient wealth to book an entire shooting range and readily cover damages or expenses. 33 32
Pets
- Zhang Zhang — A Dimensional Pouch and Elena's business companion. It consumes high-purity gems and gold coins, can perform security, debt collection, and accounting work, and is highly possessive of Bai Jun. 22 33
- Xiao Ba (Little Eight) — An ancient Xianzhou cat companion Elena adopted during her Luofu vacation. Bai Jun recovers it after it goes missing. 21 22
- Pompom — A pet Elena holds while waiting at the Starcruiser Sea Hub before leaving Luofu. 42
Relationships
- Bai Jun — Acquaintance and possible romantic interest. They meet after Bai Jun returns Xiao Ba; Elena later invites him to dinner as compensation for Zhang Zhang's behavior, spends time with him at a pet shop and shooting range, and exchanges farewell gifts with him before her departure. 21 26 33 34 42
- Zhang Zhang — Beloved pet and business partner. Elena dotes on it but disciplines it when its jealousy leads it to attack or bite others. 22 33
- Xiao Ba — Adopted cat companion whose disappearance leads Elena to meet Bai Jun. 21
- Francisco De Bisky — Her senior and team leader, who informs her of her promotion and orders her return to the Interastral Peace Corporation. 34 35
- Jin Xi — Pet-shop owner familiar with Elena as a previous adopter of Xiao Ba. 33
Story Role / Major Arcs
Meeting Bai Jun
Elena arrives at the Department of Earthly Rulings to reclaim Xiao Ba after Bai Jun captures it. Zhang Zhang kicks Bai Jun in the face, prompting Elena to apologize and exchange business cards with him. 21 22
Reconciliation and Outings
Still feeling guilty over Zhang Zhang biting Bai Jun, Elena obtains his contact information and invites him to dinner. She later takes Bai Jun and Zhang Zhang to a pet store to improve the pair's relationship; their antics get them expelled from a café beforehand. 26 32
At the pet shop, Zhang Zhang attacks a Dream Tapir out of jealousy, while Jin Xi's confession to Bai Jun leaves Elena uncomfortable. Elena then challenges Bai Jun at a shooting range, where their friendly rivalry reveals that his firearm skills exceed hers. 33 34
Promotion and Departure
Elena is promoted to senior cadre and Special Debt Investigation Team leader under Diamond. The assignment requires her to leave Luofu, and she contacts Bai Jun to arrange a farewell. 35 37
At the Starcruiser Sea Hub, Bai Jun—transformed into Sushang's appearance—delivers gifts to Elena in his own stead. She mistakes a pet collar for a gift intended for her, gives Bai Jun an expensive watch in return, and departs aboard an Interastral Peace Corporation spacecraft. 42