Yu Qing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Qing (余清)
Alias(es)	“Miss Melancholy”; “Melancholy Sis” 1 68
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Yu Family; Yu Corporation; Xiushan estate
Occupation/Role	Sole heir to the Yu family fortune; owner of Xiushan; painter
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Yu Qing was born prematurely and remained frail throughout her childhood, requiring constant medical care. Her parents’ wealth allowed her access to extensive treatment, but the confinement and scrutiny surrounding her health left her isolated and psychologically unhealthy. 1

After her parents died in a plane crash, eighteen-year-old Yu Qing inherited the Yu family’s assets and became City A’s youngest richest person. Yu Corporation was placed under professional management because of her health. 1 6

She grew up largely cut off from peers and came to distrust relationships shaped by her family’s status. Shangguan Min, her childhood companion and fiancé, was initially the only person she considered family after her parents’ deaths. 1 62

Her late parents’ will installed Xiang Changge as her private butler and granted Xiang considerable authority over the household and Yu enterprise affairs. The will also tied Yu Qing’s inheritance rights to retaining Xiang, leaving the two effectively bound together. 5 6 52

Appearance

Yu Qing is a petite, strikingly pale young woman with a delicate, sickly beauty that others associate with her lifelong poor health. She is a little over 1.6 meters tall and appears notably thin. 1 33 86

• Long, smooth black hair, regularly maintained with hair oil. 38 101
• Dark eyes, long curled eyelashes, and a cool, distant gaze. 6 15
• Pale complexion and visibly prominent collarbones. 20
• Usually favors soft, comfortable dresses and housewear; wears practical quick-dry clothing during Island Wilderness Survival. 68 99 106

Personality

Yu Qing is profoundly melancholic, detached, and prone to viewing life as meaningless. Her habitual isolation is rooted in grief, frailty, and a lifetime of relationships affected by the Yu family’s wealth. 1 43 62

Despite her cold exterior, she is shy, socially awkward, and deeply desires sincere companionship. She often withdraws when others get too close, then feels intensely lonely after choosing solitude. 35 38 44

She resists being controlled, particularly when Xiang Changge imposes schedules, meals, and sleep routines. However, Yu Qing is not passive: she can be stubborn, sarcastic, proud, and decisive when confronting people who seek to exploit her or the Yu family. 25 33 126

Her emotions are highly sensitive and changeable. She tends to overthink, avoid difficult questions, and conceal what she wants rather than ask directly. 66 76

Abilities & Skills

Painting

Yu Qing paints as a way to process emotion and pass time. Her work is often melancholy in tone, though she is capable of painting brighter scenes such as sunrises. 1 67 68

• Creates paintings and sketches inspired by Xiushan, City A, and Xiang Changge. 1 209
• Her artistic work is significant enough for Xiang Changge to purchase a studio to house it. 203
• Her paintings later become part of a gallery space named Yu Has a Long Song. 209

Piano and Music

Yu Qing frequently retreats to the music room to play piano, particularly during periods of sadness or introspection. 1 60

• Uses music as a private emotional outlet.
• Bonds with Yao Ningran through music and art. 44

Strategy and Games

Yu Qing is more skilled at Gomoku than Xiang Changge initially expects, decisively defeating her despite Xiang’s prior experience. 21

Practical Knowledge

Though physically weak, Yu Qing demonstrates observational and practical knowledge during the wilderness survival program.

• Identifies an oak tree and discusses its uses. 115
• Shows determination to keep walking and avoid burdening Xiang Changge despite exhaustion. 134
• Adjusts gradually to foraging, climbing, and outdoor living during Island Wilderness Survival. 124 134

Philanthropy

Yu Qing privately funds charitable causes through her personal resources, separate from Yu Corporation’s own charitable department. 205

• Donates to orphanages, Project Hope schools, scholarships, and animal-protection organizations. 205
• Supports Chu Keke’s legal defense against the Shangguan family. 198

Relationships

• Xiang Changge — Her private butler, initially an unwelcome authority figure whose strict care conflicts with Yu Qing’s desire for freedom. Their relationship develops from mutual friction and dependence into romantic love; Xiang explicitly confesses her feelings to Yu Qing. 7 25 76 192
• Shangguan Min — Childhood companion and former fiancé. Yu Qing once regarded him as her only remaining family, but later breaks off the engagement after recognizing his insincerity and interest in her assets. 1 126
• Yu Qing’s parents — Deceased parents whose plane-crash deaths left Yu Qing alone. They arranged Xiang Changge’s identity, contract, and position as Yu Qing’s caretaker. 1 5
• Xigua — Yu Qing’s small white dog. She initially rejects the idea of keeping an animal, then becomes protective and affectionate toward it. 39 50 81
• Aunt Yang — Long-serving caretaker who is loyal to Yu Qing and concerned about her health, isolation, and relationships. 6 22 101
• Chu Keke, Yao Ningran, and Ge Bufan — Companions recruited to spend time with Yu Qing. Yu Qing is initially uncomfortable with their attention but gradually connects with them, especially Yao Ningran through art and music. 34 35 44

Story Role / Major Arcs

Isolation at Xiushan

Following her parents’ deaths, Yu Qing lives in near-total seclusion at Xiushan. Her poor health, grief, and distrust of others leave her emotionally detached and without a sense of purpose. 1 6 62

Xiang Changge’s Arrival

Xiang Changge’s arrival disrupts Yu Qing’s stagnant routine. Yu Qing resents the butler’s control over her meals, sleep, staff, and household, but gradually becomes curious about her and begins accepting her care. 10 11 13 41

Companionship and Recovery

Xiang arranges companions, a dog, outdoor trips, meals, and new activities in an effort to help Yu Qing reconnect with life. Yu Qing’s progress remains uneven: she wants closeness but often retreats into loneliness and melancholy. 34 38 43 68

Breaking from Shangguan Min

Yu Qing confronts the reality that Shangguan Min’s attachment is tied to the Yu family’s status and wealth. She eventually ends their engagement and takes action against those attempting to exploit her. 57 70 126

*Island Wilderness Survival*

Yu Qing reluctantly participates in Island Wilderness Survival with Xiang Changge. The program forces her beyond Xiushan’s sheltered environment, where she endures physical strain while relying on Xiang’s support. 97 115 124 134

The isolation of the island deepens their emotional and physical intimacy. Yu Qing becomes increasingly open about her concern for Xiang and begins actively initiating affection. 136 169 172

Romance with Xiang Changge

Yu Qing’s fear that Xiang’s affection is merely part of a caretaker’s duty leads to a confrontation. Xiang clarifies that her care and intimacy come from genuine love, not obligation, and openly confesses to liking Yu Qing. 191 192

After returning from the program, Yu Qing becomes more willing to participate in public life, support others, and share her art. 198 203 205

Notable Quotes

“As expected, melancholy is my talent...” 1

“I am in the darkness, unable to see a single glimmer of light...” 1

“There are no outsiders coming to this house, and there is no one here who doesn't know you.” 33

“What’s on the other side of the sea?” 115

Trivia

• Yu Qing considers money largely useless to her because her inheritance and Yu Corporation’s resources exceed what she could spend in several lifetimes. 17 142
• She has a habit of falling asleep in unusual places, including sofas, bay windows, balconies, and during outdoor activities. 41 86 89 200
• Her nickname “Melancholy Sis” originates from Xiang Changge overhearing Yu Qing disparage the melancholy tone of her own art. 68
• Although she claims not to like small animals, she becomes devoted to Xigua’s care and well-being. 39 50 81