Nalan Ye-Jue

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Background / History

Nalan Ye-Jue is a feared and exceptionally influential figure in the Imperial Capital. The extent of his wealth and influence is unknown, but his authority is sufficient to alter school admissions, direct corporate strategy, and command a powerful intelligence network. He leads Nalan Group, a technology conglomerate whose intelligent robots are regarded as industry-leading products. 6 8 28

He uses a wheelchair and suffers from a closely guarded chronic affliction that recurs every six months. His planned engagement date coincides with one such recurrence, a connection recognized by his secretary, Lu Bing. 6 30

Appearance

Nalan Ye-Jue is consistently depicted as an imposing wheelchair user whose silent presence makes a room feel cold and tense. A “myriad of stars” is said to reflect in his eyes. 6

• Uses a wheelchair. 6
• Has star-like eyes. 6
• Speaks in a low, cold, restrained manner. 6 18
• Maintains an icy, intimidating aura. 6 28

Personality

Nalan is terse, controlled, and difficult to read. He rarely wastes words, yet his brief orders carry immediate weight; subordinates and business associates are cautious around him. He does not bend to Bai Chi’s requests simply because of their long friendship. 6 7 29

His concern for Lan Qingxin is usually expressed through arrangements rather than open sentiment. He orders special school-transfer procedures, provides tutoring, develops educational robot functions, and quietly reserves a Royal Academy vacancy for her. 6 8 12 30 46

He is also notably secretive about his fiancée. Although he confirms that the marriage contract remains valid, he refuses to identify her to Bai Chi and dismisses her extraordinary beauty as merely “passable.” 18 19

Abilities & Skills

Corporate Authority and Negotiation

Nalan can make consequential decisions with minimal discussion, leveraging the Nalan Group’s resources and his personal standing.

• Ordered Lan Qingxin’s withdrawal to be handled through special channels using his business card. 6 8
• Raised the price of Nalan Group’s first robot batch tenfold after Bai Chi insulted Lan Qingxin. 8
• Refused Bai Chi access to the first batch of robots despite their childhood friendship. 7
• Responded to the Qin Family’s financial crisis with the directive: “If money can solve it, solve it.” 29

Technological Leadership

Nalan oversees Nalan Group’s intelligent-robot development and treats external evaluations of its products as strategically important.

• Nalan Group develops high-end smart robots, including professional medical robots. 7 8
• Ordered development of robot functions for medical tutoring, head-wound recovery, and intelligence rehabilitation. 12 28 30
• Personally awaits the final robot evaluation of an important young inspector recommended by Principal Zhou. 28 29 46

Equipment / Items

• Wheelchair — His primary means of mobility. 6
• Nalan Group business card — Intended to authorize special school-transfer procedures through Principal Zhou. 6 8
• Photograph of his fiancée — Kept while he confirms the marriage contract will remain valid. 18

Relationships

• Lan Qingxin — His ward, addressed as “Little Miss.” Though she rejects his interference, he repeatedly arranges educational support and contingency plans for her. 6 7 30 46
• Bai Chi — Childhood friend of over twenty years and young master of the Bai Family. Their friendship is marked by Bai Chi’s persistent requests for robots and Nalan’s cold refusals. 7 18
• Lu Bing — His secretary and trusted subordinate, responsible for carrying out sensitive instructions and reporting on Lan Qingxin and the engagement. 6 29 30
• Unnamed fiancée / Miss Qin — Nalan insists that their marriage contract remains valid and refuses to move the engagement date despite complications involving the Qin Family. 18 29 30
• Principal Zhou — Principal of Royal Academy and a consultant connected to Nalan Group’s robot evaluations. Nalan relies on his arrangements for the final review. 28 29 46

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Intervention at Imperial University — When Lan Qingxin is threatened with expulsion, Nalan orders her withdrawal through special channels; his intended arrangement is a transfer to the more prestigious Royal Academy. 6 8
• Support for Lan Qingxin’s studies — After her tutor resigns, he orders Lu Bing to find a younger senior student as a replacement and has medical tutoring functions added to intelligent robots. 12 30
• Engagement announcement — He publicly confirms his engagement, preserves the marriage contract, and refuses Bai Chi’s attempts to introduce other prospective partners. 17 18 19
• Qin Family crisis — When informed that the Qin Family faces internal conflict and financial collapse, he orders that the problem be solved with money if possible while maintaining the engagement date. 29 30
• Robot evaluation pursuit — He waits for a highly regarded young inspector to complete the final review of Nalan Group’s new robots, despite his usual unwillingness to wait for others. 29 46
• Royal Academy contingency — He reserves an opening at Royal Academy, apparently ensuring Lan Qingxin has a path to transfer if Imperial University expels her. 46

Notable Quotes

“If money can solve it, solve it.” 29

“I can wait.” 29