Zheng Shulan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zheng Shulan (郑淑澜)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zheng Family; Xikou County Public Middle School Elite Class 52
Occupation/Role	Student; granddaughter of Zheng Yuanpei 6 7
Status	Active 90
First Appearance	Chapter 6 (initially described as a wealthy young lady) 6

Background / History

Zheng Shulan is the granddaughter of Zheng Yuanpei, the patriarch of the influential Zheng Family, and the niece of Public Security Bureau Chief Zheng Kui. Her family’s standing gives her substantial protection and resources in Xikou County. 35 54

After Fang Shuwen's predecessor harasses her at a temple fair, she resolves to learn martial arts so that she can defend herself and avoid being bullied again. Zheng Yuanpei supports this decision and prepares to use a Ghost Jade and his own power to establish her foundation. 7

Before meeting Fang directly, Zheng Shulan becomes fascinated by the unknown young chess player repeatedly defeating her grandfather. She admires the player's grand, upright style and wishes to meet him, not realizing he is Fang Shuwen. 7

Appearance

Zheng Shulan is a pretty young girl with almond-shaped eyes and long jet-black hair. She is usually seen in the light-blue uniform of Xikou County Public Middle School. 34 52

• Her hair is worn in different styles, including a thick braid, loose over her shoulders, and a ponytail. 7 52 72
• She has soft facial lines and is noted to have a fair complexion. 34 52
• A photograph of her shows her smiling with two shallow dimples. 80
• During her kidnapping, she is left dusty and disheveled, but continues to glare defiantly at Fang Shuwen. 34

Personality

Zheng Shulan is proud, outspoken, and initially quick to judge Fang Shuwen as a hooligan because of their history at the temple fair. Even while bound and in danger, she angrily demands that he untie her before she is forced to ask properly. 34

Beneath her privileged upbringing, she is resilient and capable of adapting under pressure. After being rescued, she pushes a handcart carrying another unconscious victim despite having no experience with such labor, maintaining her pace without complaint. 35

Her attitude toward Fang gradually changes from hostility and embarrassment to curiosity, gratitude, and open concern. She defends him against classmates' gossip, passes crucial warnings to her grandfather, and helps procure scarce materials for his body-tempering practice. 72 78 90

Martial Arts Interest

Zheng Shulan seeks martial training primarily to gain the ability to protect herself. Her grandfather initially arranges a Ghost Jade-assisted foundation for her after her basic physical conditioning is completed. 7

She later transfers from a private noble girls' school to Xikou County Public Middle School specifically because a Dark Force Grand Martial Master is expected to teach New Martial Arts there. 52

• She recognizes that Fang's Snake Form Step is related to Snake Form Fist and praises his proficiency. 89
• Her confirmed martial realm or formal cultivation progress has not been documented.

Equipment / Items

• Orchid-embroidered jade bundle — Gives Fang five high-quality jade stones as thanks for rescuing her. 42
• Copper Pole Technique medicine parcel — Delivers rare ingredients sent by Zheng Yuanpei for Fang's body-tempering cultivation. 90
• Books — Regularly carries and reads books, including a copy of Tales of the Ancient Castle during her kidnapping incident. 34 52

Relationships

• Zheng Yuanpei — Grandfather. He strongly supports her wish to train in martial arts and later protects Fang in part because Fang saved her. 7 67
• Zheng Kui — Second uncle and Chief of the Public Security Bureau. He leads the search party that finds her after her kidnapping and later checks on her after the gunmen's ambush. 35 74
• Fang Shuwen — Classmate and rescuer. Their relationship begins with mutual hostility, then develops into gratitude, trust, and mutual concern after he saves her from kidnappers and later shields her from Wang Yue. 34 35 52 82
• Guo Ziming — Fellow student who has feelings for her and becomes jealous of her proximity to Fang. He assists her and Fang during the gunmen ambush. 52 73
• Wang Yue — Enemy who targets her as revenge against Zheng Yuanpei and attempts to seize her in an alley. 80 82

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ghost Jade and the Unknown Chess Player

Zheng Shulan expects to receive a Ghost Jade for martial foundation-building, but Zheng Yuanpei loses the intended jade to Fang in chess. While helping her grandfather analyze the games, she becomes impressed by the mysterious opponent's skill. 7

Kidnapping and Rescue

Zheng Shulan is kidnapped by Brother Hu and Lao Liu and bound in a burlap sack alongside another schoolgirl. Fang defeats the kidnappers, frees her, and escorts the victims toward safety. 34

She initially suspects Fang of kidnapping her, but realizes the severity of the situation after seeing the dead captors. She later thanks him and forgives the earlier temple-fair offense, though Fang shows little interest in receiving credit. 34 35

Gratitude toward Fang Shuwen

After Fang visits Zheng Mansion, Zheng Shulan gives him five pieces of high-quality jade as repayment for saving her. 42

She transfers into Fang's Elite Class to pursue New Martial Arts instruction and unexpectedly chooses his usual seat, placing the two beside each other. 52

Zheng Family Threats

When Fang learns of Lin Xiu's plan to murder Ding Hongzhi and frame the Zheng Family, he tells Zheng Shulan so she can warn Zheng Yuanpei. 78

She is later targeted twice due to her connection to Zheng Yuanpei: first in an ambush by gunmen while traveling with Fang, then by Wang Yue, who attempts to capture her as revenge. She remains composed during the gunfight and runs for help when Fang confronts Wang Yue. 73 82

Support for Fang's Cultivation

Zheng Shulan delivers rare Copper Pole Technique ingredients obtained through Zheng Yuanpei. She considers the aid appropriate because Fang has saved her twice. 90

Notable Quotes

“Please... help me untie the ropes.” 34

“Oh, thank you for saving me. Regarding that matter from before... I forgive you!” 35

“Well, I scolded him for you!” 72