Chu Keke

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chu Keke (楚可可)
Alias(es)	Keke
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Yu Family household; Yu Corporation
Occupation/Role	University student; part-time companion to Yu Qing; bookstore worker; later a Yu Corporation intern
First Appearance	Interviewed by Xiang Changge for a companion position at the Yu estate 22

Background / History

Chu Keke is a 21-year-old rising senior at the University of City A's School of Foreign Languages. While preparing for her internship, she balances her studies with part-time work to support herself and care for her younger sister, whose medical treatment is a major concern for her. She has worked intermittently at a bookstore since her freshman year, where the owner—a senior from her department—offers her shifts partly out of consideration for her family circumstances. 23 45

She applies for Xiang Changge's unusually well-paid companion position after realizing that its flexible schedule would allow her to accompany her sister to hospital appointments. Although she initially expects Yu Qing to be a sickly child, she resolves to perform the job well after meeting the withdrawn young heiress. Xiang hires her because her sincere, energetic personality suits the role despite knowing that Chu Keke is the original novel's heroine. 23 34

Before joining the Yu household, Chu Keke had been involved in an undefined but emotionally intense relationship with Shangguan Min. She eventually learns that he has a fiancée—Yu Qing—and breaks away from him rather than remain entangled with someone who concealed the truth. 46 51

When Shangguan Min confronts Yu Qing, Chu Keke attempts to accept responsibility for Xiang Changge's assault on him. His denial of their relationship forces her to recount the encounters through which they became close, exposing his deception before Yu Qing. 71 73

During Shangguan Min's later online campaign against Yu Qing and Xiang Changge, Chu Keke is kidnapped while attempting to seek help at Xiushan. Police intercept the kidnappers after Chef Wei alerts them; Xiang Changge had also anticipated the threat and arranged precautions. Chu Keke subsequently releases censored chat records and photographs documenting her year-long entanglement with Shangguan Min, helping reverse public opinion. 195 197 199

She later enters Yu Corporation as an intern through her own professional ability, while her younger sister's condition stabilizes and requires ongoing recuperation. 209

Appearance

Chu Keke has an approachable, youthful appearance that contrasts with her tendency to become visibly nervous under pressure. 23

• Large, bright almond-shaped eyes, usually behind round black-rimmed glasses. 23
• Hair typically tied in a neat, docile ponytail. 23
• Slightly chubby, baby-faced features that others find cute and comforting. 23
• Her thoughts and emotions are often readily visible on her face. 34

Personality

Chu Keke is sincere, diligent, and considerate. She is initially timid around the imposing Yu household and doubts whether she can make Yu Qing happy, but she quickly regains her resolve because she needs the work and wants to do it properly. 23 34

She is highly protective of people she cares about. She defends Wei Quan when Shangguan Min attacks him, worries that Xiang Changge and Yu Qing may suffer consequences for helping her, and volunteers to take responsibility when Shangguan Min comes to Xiushan. 45 71

Though deeply hurt by Shangguan Min's manipulation, Chu Keke ultimately recognizes that she was deceived rather than at fault. With support from Xiang Changge, Ge Bufan, and Yao Ningran, she chooses to move forward instead of letting the experience define her life. 51 74 201

Skills & Activities

Foreign-Language Studies

• Studies in the University of City A's School of Foreign Languages. 34
• Reads Russian novels and listens to Russian political news as part of her studies. 193
• Is asked to analyze foreign novels for Yu Qing. 50
• Secures a Yu Corporation internship through her professional knowledge. 209

Caregiving and Companionship

• Takes flexible work so she can care for her younger sister and attend to medical needs. 23
• Was hired to keep Yu Qing company, entertain her, and help her find enjoyment in life. 23
• Later takes turns with Ge Bufan and Yao Ningran accompanying Xigua at Xiushan. 193

Relationships

• Xiang Changge — Employer, protector, and trusted friend. Xiang hires Chu Keke as one of Yu Qing's companions, intervenes when Shangguan Min becomes violent, and later helps protect her from the Shangguan family's pressure. 23 45 46 201
• Yu Qing — Employer and companion. Chu Keke initially finds Yu Qing cold and intimidating, but later works alongside her, supports her after the broken engagement, and receives Yu Qing's backing to pursue her own wishes. 34 73 198
• Shangguan Min — Former ambiguous partner. Their relationship began through repeated chance encounters, but Chu Keke ends it after learning that he was engaged to Yu Qing and had concealed the engagement. 46 51 72 73
• Wei Quan — Neighbor's older brother and a trusted friend whom Chu Keke regards like an older brother. He once carried her sick younger sister to the hospital and is assaulted by Shangguan Min while defending Chu Keke. 45
• Ge Bufan and Yao Ningran — Fellow Yu-household companions and friends. They support Chu Keke after her breakup and discuss how to deal with Shangguan Min's deception. 51 52
• Younger sister — Chu Keke's primary family responsibility. Her illness motivates Chu Keke's job search, study efforts, and financial decisions. 23 99 193

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment to Xiushan

Chu Keke is recruited as one of three young women meant to bring companionship and warmth into Yu Qing's isolated life. Her presence introduces the original novel's heroine into Yu Qing's household much earlier than the original plot intended. 23 34

Shangguan Min's Exposure

After Shangguan Min's violent confrontation with Wei Quan, Chu Keke begins questioning his possessiveness and refusal to define their relationship. Her confrontation with him at Xiushan reveals his affair and leads Yu Qing to end their engagement. 45 46 71 73

Kidnapping and Public Clarification

Chu Keke becomes a target of Shangguan Min's scheme to discredit Yu Qing. Following her rescue, she publicly shares evidence of his deception, undermining the false narrative directed at Yu Qing and Xiang Changge. 194 197

Moving Forward

With Yu Corporation's support and her friends' encouragement, Chu Keke moves beyond her relationship with Shangguan Min. She later becomes a Yu Corporation intern and continues caring for her recovering sister. 201 209

Notable Quotes

“No matter what there was between us before, I think from now on, we'll only be strangers.” 72

“You disgust me.” 51