Yang Tao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yang Tao (杨桃)
Alias(es)	Taozi; Peach
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Former lobby manager at a four-star hotel; manager of the Tao Yan bridal shop
Affiliation	Tao Yan
Status	Married to Wang Yan; mother of Wang Yang
First Appearance	Chapter 312

Background

Yang Tao was a 32-year-old, single hotel lobby manager when Wang Yan became her neighbor. Her work involved long periods of standing, though she had grown accustomed to it over the years 312.

Before meeting Wang Yan, she had been defrauded by her former boyfriend, who had used the alias Li Wei and was later identified as Zhuang Yan. He emptied her savings and maxed out four credit cards for more than 200,000 yuan, leaving her to spend three years repaying the debt 318 321.

Appearance

Yang Tao is described as a notably beautiful woman with large eyes and a bright, white-toothed smile. At 32, Wang Yan considers her appearance and figure comparable to those of a woman in her twenties 312.

• Approximately 165 cm tall 317.
• Has fair legs, which are noted when she wears Wang Yan's oversized white shirt 317.
• Her pregnancy becomes visibly apparent after more than three months, and she worries about the weight gain it brings 328.

Personality

Yang Tao is emotionally sincere and becomes deeply invested once she commits to a relationship. After Wang Yan abruptly stops contacting her following their first dinner, she repeatedly checks her phone, becomes distracted at work, and struggles with whether initiating contact would make her appear interested in his wealth 313.

Despite her attraction to Wang Yan's money and attentiveness, she values independence. When he offers to give her rental income as spending money, she refuses, insisting that a woman should not depend on a man and that she will find work for herself 318.

She is genuine and loyal toward her friends, making an effort to keep Jiao Yang included even after her own circumstances improve 328. As Tao Yan's store manager, she is highly conscientious: she personally interviews candidates at length about their lives, interests, views on wedding dresses, and future plans before making hiring decisions 328.

Relationships

• Wang Yan — Husband. They begin as neighbors, become romantically involved within days, obtain their marriage certificate, and later hold their wedding on August 23, 2012 312 316 318 319.
• Wang Yang — Her son with Wang Yan. Yang Tao gives birth to him and embraces motherhood during her postpartum recovery 334.
• Xue Sumei — Mother. Xue Sumei strongly supports Yang Tao's relationship with Wang Yan and pressures her to settle down with him 313 315.
• Su Qing — Older sister. The sisters share a close bond and celebrate Su Qing's pregnancy together 318.
• Duan Xifeng — Brother-in-law and Su Qing's husband. He assists at the opening of Tao Yan 328.
• Jiao Yang — Close friend. Jiao Yang meets Wang Yan early in the relationship and later remains part of Yang Tao's social circle 313 328.
• Lan Weiwei — Close friend and yoga instructor. Lan Weiwei initially envies Yang Tao's relationship with Wang Yan; Yang Tao nevertheless continues to interact with her and supports her relationship with Li Kui 316 328.
• Zhuang Yan / Li Wei — Former boyfriend who defrauded Yang Tao, leaving her with substantial debt 321.

Story Role

Meeting Wang Yan

Yang Tao first visits Wang Yan's apartment for dinner after he becomes her neighbor. Impressed by his cooking, photography, artistic works, wealth, and charity, she agrees to call him “Taozi” rather than maintaining a formal distance 312. Though initially cautious, she becomes preoccupied with him after their first meeting 313.

She introduces Wang Yan to Jiao Yang and Lan Weiwei, then brings him to meet Xue Sumei. Her mother approves of Wang Yan pursuing her, provided he proves himself worthy 313 314.

Romance and Marriage

Yang Tao grows closer to Wang Yan after he visits her family with expensive gifts and openly says he is willing to marry her and share half his properties with her. She is moved by his sincerity but initially hesitates over the speed of their relationship 315.

The pair confess their love and formally begin their relationship 316. They subsequently obtain their marriage certificate, move Yang Tao’s belongings into Wang Yan’s home, and take a month-long trip around China for wedding photographs 318 319. Their wedding is held at a five-star hotel in Jingcheng on August 23, 2012 319.

Tao Yan

After marriage, Yang Tao and Wang Yan establish Tao Yan, a bridal shop named from their names, with the “Yan” character altered for a better sound and appearance. Their original preferred name, “Tao Zhi Yao Yao,” was unavailable 328.

Yang Tao leads personnel recruitment and operates as the store manager, while Wang Yan mainly supports her decisions and intervenes only when she struggles to choose among final candidates 328.

Motherhood

Yang Tao becomes pregnant soon after her marriage. Though concerned about weight gain and the physical effects of pregnancy, she continues participating in the opening of Tao Yan and remains involved with her friends 328.

She later gives birth to a healthy son, Wang Yang. During her recovery, Wang Yan handles cooking and much of the household care, while relatives and friends visit to celebrate 334.

Notable Quotes

“A woman can't depend on a man. I'm a modern, independent woman. I'll definitely find a job.” 318

“Of course. He is my destiny!” 333