Li Xue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Xue (黎雪)
Alias(es)	Miss Li
Gender	Female
Age	Twenty-seven by traditional Chinese reckoning; nearing thirty 23
Affiliation	Wenxin Hall Editorial Department (formerly); Avalon Studio / ANF
Occupation/Role	Manga editor and deputy editor; later studio manager
First Appearance	Battle Platform 8

Background

Li Xue became a deputy editor in the Editorial Department while still in her twenties. By the time she meets Tang Yao, she has spent nearly ten years working diligently in manga editorial work, including responsibility for shoujo manga. She sees an editor’s role as serving as a bridge between artists and readers, protecting readers’ interests even when an artist becomes difficult to manage. 14 23

Before meeting Tang Yao, Li Xue lived a largely solitary life. She focused first on study, then on shoujo manga in college, and finally on work; by her mid-twenties, she realized she had neither found someone she liked nor formed especially close friendships. 206

Li Xue quickly develops an unusual sense of familiarity with Tang Yao, feeling as though they have known each other for years despite having met only recently. Tang Yao’s responsibility, talent, and principles earn her admiration, while Li Xue becomes one of Tang Yao’s earliest and most consistent supporters. 8 23

When Tang Yao’s initial attempt to secure investment for her game venture fails, Li Xue gives her a bank card containing her savings as support. That assistance becomes directly connected to Avalon’s founding. 143 334

Tang Yao later invites Li Xue to leave editorial work and become a manager at Avalon Studio. Though worried that her lack of formal management experience could cause problems, Li Xue accepts the role and takes charge of daily operations, team building, project advancement, and finances. 143 145

Appearance

Li Xue is a mature, elegant woman whose composed professional image contrasts with the warmth and playfulness she shows around Tang Yao. She is frequently described as having a gentle “older sister” aura. 38 145

• Long, smooth black hair, often carefully styled or tied back. 269 300
• Fair complexion, soft facial features, and light, refined makeup. 38 269
• Tall, straight legs and an elegant posture. 8 38
• Often wears tailored black-and-white or neutral-toned professional outfits, skirts, high heels, and black stockings. 38 221 313
• Changes her wardrobe outside work, including sweaters, dresses, coats, and casual homewear. 102 142 315

Personality

Li Xue is reserved, steady, and restrained in professional settings. She does not speak much around other staff, but becomes notably more talkative, direct, and playful around Tang Yao. 145 76

She is conscientious and reader-focused, taking editorial responsibility seriously even when she personally dislikes a genre. Although horror manga unsettles her, she reads broadly for professional reasons and can recognize exceptional craft in work outside her preferences. 14

Li Xue is caring and protective toward Tang Yao. She frequently worries about Tang Yao’s workload, offers practical support, and encourages her to delegate instead of carrying every responsibility alone. 50 75 155

Beneath her composed exterior, Li Xue is lonely, self-doubting, and emotionally sensitive. She fears being forgotten and initially worries that she may fail as Avalon’s manager, but Tang Yao’s trust gradually gives her greater confidence. 38 149 192

Abilities & Skills

Manga Editorial Expertise

Li Xue possesses extensive editorial experience, particularly in shoujo manga, and evaluates projects through both artistic quality and reader appeal.

• Became a deputy editor in her twenties and spent nearly a decade in editorial work. 14 23
• Reads across genres despite personally disliking grotesque horror material. 14
• Recognizes Tang Yao’s unusually high drawing ability and the potential of her manga work. 14
• Raises audience-based concerns about projects, such as whether an emotionally heavy revenge story may appeal to female readers. 155
• Follows Chainsaw Man closely and avoids spoiling upcoming story developments. 274 301

Studio Management

After joining Avalon, Li Xue becomes a central operations manager whose work allows Tang Yao to concentrate more fully on game development.

• Oversees daily operations, team building, project advancement, and financial management. 145
• Handles interviews and departmental setup efficiently. 152
• Manages project documents, schedules, internal coordination, and promotional planning. 234 277
• Her absence creates a noticeable gap in Avalon’s day-to-day workload; she returns early to help Tang Yao prepare for Left 4 Dead’s launch. 303

Business Negotiation and Collaboration

Li Xue handles external discussions with care and maintains a professional distinction between personal feelings and business decisions.

• Negotiates collaboration details with Guan Qian’s mother for a crossover event. 166 167
• Advises Cai Quan not to let personal feelings affect decisions concerning Zhuxing Society and Teacher Rumi’s works. 274
• Suggests inviting popular manga artists to provide character illustrations, both to attract attention and reduce Tang Yao’s workload. 75
• Proposes a potential animation collaboration for Chainsaw Man with Dragon Heart Animation Studio. 293

Media Participation

Li Xue gradually pushes past her introversion when Avalon needs her in public-facing work.

• Assists Tang Yao with voice acting for a virtual idol project despite initial reluctance. 125
• Initially hesitates to join a livestream because of her introverted nature, but agrees after Tang Yao persuades her. 217
• The livestream contributes to increased daily active users for ANF Games and FGO. 234

Significant Items

• Bank card — Li Xue gave Tang Yao her savings after Tang Yao failed to obtain investment, helping enable Avalon’s establishment. Tang Yao later returns the card with 1.7 million in it, jokingly calling it a betrothal gift. 143 334

Relationships

• Tang Yao — Former colleague, closest friend, business partner, and the person Li Xue most trusts and admires. Li Xue supports Tang Yao’s transition from editor to Avalon’s leader, while their relationship develops substantial mutual affection and unresolved romantic tension. 23 143 206 270 303
• Tang Xun — Tang Yao’s younger sister. Li Xue travels with Tang Yao and Tang Xun, and reassures Tang Xun that Tang Yao has become more cheerful while on vacation. 247 248
• Guan Qian / Teacher Rumi — Manga creator and prospective collaborator. Li Xue meets Guan Qian alongside Tang Yao and later handles negotiations involving Guan Qian’s mother. 162 166 167
• Cai Quan — ANF president and professional colleague. Li Xue discusses ANF’s growth, manga strategy, and partnership decisions with him. 274

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wenxin Hall Editor

Li Xue first appears as a manga editor who shares meals with Tang Yao and becomes fascinated by her talent. She reads Tang Yao’s horror manga despite disliking the genre, then urges Tang Yao to consider seriously pursuing manga rather than leaving the field entirely. 8 14 15

Early Support for Avalon

As Tang Yao explores game development and investment, Li Xue provides emotional encouragement, strategic suggestions, and eventually financial support through her bank card. She also expresses that she values Tang Yao’s companionship rather than merely their business discussions. 38 75 103 334

Avalon Manager

Li Xue joins Avalon as manager when the studio begins expanding into a more standardized company. She grows into the role despite fears of failure, taking over operations and helping Tang Yao balance creative work, staffing, finances, and business negotiations. 143 145 149 152

Growing Intimacy with Tang Yao

Li Xue’s admiration for Tang Yao gradually becomes romantic affection. She struggles with the possibility of damaging their friendship, becomes increasingly vulnerable around Tang Yao, and repeatedly chooses closeness and trust over forcing a confession or outcome. 162 192 206 270

Avalon’s Expansion

As Avalon grows, Li Xue becomes a key executive presence in manga, game, livestream, and collaboration operations. She helps navigate FGO, Chainsaw Man, Hearthstone, Left 4 Dead, and later projects while continuing to monitor Tang Yao’s wellbeing. 234 274 293 313

End of Book

After Tang Yao leaves Avalon, Li Xue is revealed to have handled the necessary arrangements for her departure. 338