An Nuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	An Nuan (安暖)
Alias(es)	“Volleyball beauty”; “An Nuan Holmes” 30 518
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xiangtan University; Xiangtan University Volleyball Team 289 849
Occupation/Role	University student; volleyball player; military-training coordinator for female students 289 849
Status	Active
First Appearance	20

Background / History

An Nuan played volleyball with Zhang Taole in middle school. Zhang eventually stopped growing and gave up the sport, while An Nuan continued; their former teammate bond remained close and teasing. 20

By high school, An Nuan had become a highly visible student, known for a strong academic record, a substantial social-media following, and her reputation as a “volleyball beauty.” A student magazine sought her out for an interview and filmed her volleyball practice. 30

Her relationship with Liu Chang'an begins amid school rumors that his behavior toward another woman was an indirect confession to An Nuan. Though she tries to approach the situation rationally, she is embarrassed, curious, and jealous. 20 Liu later reveals that he already likes someone, a declaration that strongly affects An Nuan. 74 Their growing closeness becomes known among students, and their first hand-holding marks the beginning of their relationship. 99 116

At Xiangtan University, An Nuan serves as the female students’ military-training coordinator. She takes the responsibility seriously, including requiring a student who had failed to request leave for health reasons to rest instead of endure intense training. 289 She continues to pursue volleyball despite initially believing her talent and physical conditions might prevent her from advancing far. 849

Physical Development

Development	Chapter	Notes
Skin protection and repair	289	Liu Chang'an gives her a specially made face cream during military training to prevent tanning and repair her skin.
Increased height	415	After Liu Chang'an's body-conditioning treatment, she measures an additional half-centimeter of growth.
Improved height and fitness	465	Liu Chang'an's massage technique improves her physical condition and height.
Further appearance changes	632	An Nuan discovers that her skin has become exceptionally smooth and that her body appears noticeably more refined.

Appearance

An Nuan is a conspicuously tall, long-legged young woman with a slender waist, an athletic build, and a highly recognizable face. Her volleyball training gives her notably upright posture and confidence in her physical presence. 288 757

• Her height and long legs make her stand out even among other attractive students. 288 784
• She commonly dresses in sporty clothing for training, including athletic shorts, cropped shirts, and running shoes. 388
• Off the court, she wears a range of feminine styles, from rabbit-eared coats to dresses tailored by Liu Chang'an. 518 783
• Her military-training uniform cannot conceal her distinctive face and overall presence. 288

Personality

An Nuan is affectionate, playful, and openly proud of Liu Chang'an, but she is also highly possessive of their relationship. She is quick to identify women she considers potential rivals, especially Bai Hui and Qin Yanan, yet she generally restrains herself from invasive behavior and prefers to maintain a balance between care and trust. 328 474 489

She has a sharp, imaginative mind. An Nuan notices inconsistencies in Bai Hui’s behavior, reconstructs likely motives from schedules and location posts, and earns the “An Nuan Holmes” label through these deductions. 518 She can also read social situations well enough to recognize Zhu Juntang cheating at cards, then deliberately avoid exposing her to preserve the atmosphere. 971 972

Despite her jealousy and occasional competitiveness, An Nuan is kind-hearted. She prioritizes another student’s health during military training, helps Shangguan Dandan distribute unwanted flyers, and shows respect toward Shangguan as Liu Chang'an’s mother. 289 971 976

Abilities & Skills

Volleyball

An Nuan is an experienced volleyball player who has trained since middle school and later joins the university team.

• Continued playing after Zhang Taole quit the sport in middle school. 20
• Earned public recognition as a “volleyball beauty” while maintaining strong academic performance. 30
• Works hard enough to consider herself among the university team’s most diligent players. 849
• Aspires to eventually reach the national team. 849
• Feels conflicted that her recent physical progress is partly connected to Liu Chang'an’s assistance rather than her own effort alone. 849

Observation and Deduction

An Nuan is skilled at noticing patterns in people’s behavior, especially when relationships or hidden motives are involved.

• Analyzes Bai Hui’s movements, class schedule, hotel location posts, and unusual gift to infer that Bai Hui may have encountered Liu Chang'an. 518
• Notices Bai Hui repeatedly looking in a particular direction during a dance video and infers that the glances may indicate someone important to her. 783
• Detects Zhu Juntang’s card cheating but chooses not to disrupt the game publicly. 971

Student Leadership

As military-training coordinator, An Nuan is responsible for the female students’ attendance and welfare.

• Checks leave requests and verifies which students are unable to participate in high-intensity activities. 289
• Intervenes when a student attempts to endure training despite needing rest. 289

Notable Items

• Liu Chang'an’s face cream — A customized cream originally intended to protect her skin during military training; An Nuan recognizes its unusually strong moisturizing and restorative effects. 289
• Tailored clothing from Liu Chang'an — Liu makes clothing for her himself, demonstrating detailed knowledge of her measurements. 99
• “Return to the Song Dynasty” dress — A dress designed by Liu Chang'an whose fit can be adjusted to accentuate her figure. 783

Relationships

• Liu Chang'an — Boyfriend. Their relationship develops from rumor-fueled uncertainty into mutual trust, affection, and open intimacy; An Nuan accepts his superhuman abilities after witnessing them firsthand. 20 116 629 630
• Liu Yuewang — Mother. Their relationship is affectionate, argumentative, and increasingly open, especially after Liu Yuewang’s rejuvenation from overusing face cream. 510 529 632
• Han Zhizhi — Close friend and former school companion. Their bond is defined by shared experiences, teasing, and friendly rivalry. 116 757 935
• Zhang Taole — Former middle-school volleyball teammate and close friend; she jokingly calls An Nuan her “wife.” 20
• Bai Hui — Friend, rival, and recurring source of jealousy. Both admire each other’s appearance, but their connection is complicated by Bai Hui’s feelings toward Liu Chang'an. 29 518 791
• Zhu Juntang — Initially a source of tension because of her proximity to Liu Chang'an; An Nuan later recognizes her positive qualities and becomes more willing to get along with her. 965 1002
• Shangguan Dandan — Liu Chang'an’s mother. An Nuan treats her respectfully and attempts to make a good impression, later helping her with a flyer-distribution problem. 971 976

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rumors and Early Romance

An Nuan is placed at the center of rumors surrounding Liu Chang'an’s apparent confession. Her attempts to confront him reveal the tension between her rational self-image and her genuine jealousy. 20 Liu’s admission that he likes someone and their later first hand-holding establish their relationship. 74 116

University Life and Military Training

After entering Xiangtan University, An Nuan becomes a military-training coordinator and faces renewed attention from male admirers. Liu Chang'an intervenes when Lin Feng and Yuan Xiaodong harass her, reinforcing his protective role in her life. 289 291

Face Cream and Physical Conditioning

Liu Chang'an’s face cream and body-conditioning methods become central to An Nuan’s university life, improving her skin, height, and athletic condition. These changes renew her confidence in volleyball while also making her uneasy about relying on Liu’s extraordinary assistance. 289 415 849

Learning Liu Chang'an’s Secret

An Nuan initially jokes that Liu Chang'an is merely a person with the “superpower” of talking nonsense. 356 When he carries her across West Lake by running on water, she is frightened but ultimately accepts that he truly possesses superhuman abilities. 629 630

Volleyball Ambitions

With her improved physical condition and continued training, An Nuan begins to believe she may have the potential to play at a national level. Liu Chang'an resolves to attend her practices more often after reflecting on the attention she receives from admirers. 849

Notable Quotes

“Your superpower is talking nonsense.” 356

“It makes me look cute!” 473

“I have superpower being super pretty.” 629

Trivia

• An Nuan considers “being super pretty” her personal superpower. 629
• As a child, she once called a business advertising “An Nuan Gas” because she thought its name resembled her own. 1002
• She finds amusingly foolish-looking animals and objects difficult to resist, including Zhu Juntang’s alpaca, Long Aotian. 757