Zhang Yang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhang Yang (张洋)
Alias(es)	Brother Zhang; Young Master Zhang; Mr. Zhang; President Zhang
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Self-employed entrepreneur; owner of Yunheng Building and the Four Seasons Hotel 128 241
Occupation/Role	Businessman, investor, property owner, former office worker, former print model 50 54 410
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 3	12	Reached after completing a mission; daily cashback rose to 20,000 yuan, he gained 2 cm in height, and received a Vacheron Constantin watch as a level-up gift. 12
Level 5	81	Daily cashback rose to 100,000 yuan; he received a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge as a level-up gift. 81

Background / History

Zhang Yang began as an ordinary, overweight office worker. Determined to meet a weight-loss goal, he followed intermittent fasting despite colleagues urging him to eat and resisted food temptations while working overtime. His rapid loss of weight initially left loose skin, which was subsequently corrected through a system reward. 2 3

As his system-driven self-improvement continued, Zhang Yang developed a more polished appearance, improved physique, greater height, income, and confidence. He began documenting his transformation on Little Blue Book, where his before-and-after posts attracted attention and suggestions that generated further tasks. 8 22 38

After leaving his office job, Zhang Yang expanded into food service, real estate, investments, and hospitality. He purchased COFCO Seaview No. 1 for 110 million yuan, acquired Yunheng Building, and later became owner of the Four Seasons Hotel. 70 89 128 241

His pursuit of self-defense evolved into mastery of Sanda and numerous traditional martial arts. His public victories in martial arts halls and a mixed martial arts tournament made him a prominent figure associated with traditional martial arts, although he showed little interest in fame. 87 285 292 293

By the later story, Zhang Yang had become an influential businessman with extensive connections in Beijing and overseas, while continuing to treat business as his primary profession. 408 410

Appearance

Zhang Yang transforms from a chubby, unrefined man with dull eyes into a tall, exceptionally fit and handsome adult. His changes remain recognizable as refinements of his original features rather than an entirely different face. 22 55 81

• Stands at a verified 1.8 meters after receiving height rewards. 22
• Has jet-black, thick, smooth hair after receiving top-tier hair quality. 8
• Possesses sharp eyes, thin lips, a straight nose, and refined, well-defined facial features. 54 83
• Has fair, delicate skin following skin optimization. 41
• Maintains a “Greek-sculpture-like” physique: broad shoulders, narrow waist, visible abdominal muscles, and balanced muscle definition. 39 44
• Later appears increasingly youthful, with his mother remarking that he seems to be growing younger. 454

Personality

Zhang Yang is highly disciplined and goal-oriented. During his earliest transformation, he endures fasting, rejects pizza and other temptations, and commits to fitness even when those around him consider his methods extreme. 2 38 39

Although wealth and attention make him more confident, he generally prefers not to flaunt himself without reason. He remains approachable toward ordinary employees, avoids unnecessary fame, and repeatedly describes business—not fighting—as his main profession. 241 345 410

He is pragmatic in relationships and dislikes being burdened by unwanted entanglements. He supports people close to him through money, opportunities, or protection, but can be blunt when rejecting advances or dealing with hostility. 91 99 407

Abilities & Skills

System Empowerment

Zhang Yang receives tasks, experience points, cash rewards, physical optimizations, and special items through an unexplained system.

• Raises his daily cashback from 20,000 yuan at Level 3 to 100,000 yuan at Level 5. 12 81
• Grants physical improvements including height increases, facial-feature optimization, skin optimization, and a perfect physique. 22 39 54
• Provides specialized rewards such as neural-reflex enhancement and a genetic-defect repair potion. 293 332

Fitness and Physical Strength

A completed 30-day fitness task and five years of fitness experience produce Zhang Yang’s exceptionally proportioned physique and formidable stamina. 38 39

• Can lift a girl with each arm without apparent effort. 39
• Defeats Wan Qiang in one move. 95
• Easily overpowers nine martial-arts students while surrounded. 273
• Lifts two heavy stone bollards with one hand. 340
• Survives a fall from one hundred meters without injury. 410

Martial Arts

Originally motivated by a desire for self-defense, Zhang Yang develops into a martial artist regarded by others as a modern grandmaster. 87 287

• Learns Sanda and undertakes the Saitama Training Method to improve his combat power. 87
• Demonstrates mastery of numerous traditional martial-arts styles, including Wing Chun and Tongbei Boxing. 285
• Uses the combined force-generation principles of multiple styles to shatter a wooden dummy with a punch. 287
• Defeats international mixed martial arts competitors from Siam, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea in single moves while deliberately holding back. 292
• Displays internal martial-arts ability by melting snow and embedding a coin into a tree trunk. 318

Firearms and Marksmanship

Zhang Yang’s security personnel possess Firearms Mastery, while Zhang Yang later participates in a marksmanship challenge at a military training base. 375 408

• Has the confidence to compete with a special-operations sharpshooter. 408
• His capabilities earn the respect of Zhao Jian and the soldiers at the training base. 408 410

Business and Investment

Zhang Yang is a decisive investor and operator whose wealth grows through property, hospitality, food service, and larger commercial ventures.

• Purchases COFCO Seaview No. 1, a residence exceeding 300 square meters, for 110 million yuan. 89
• Acquires Yunheng Building, valued at 1.6 billion yuan, whose office tower has full occupancy and nearly 90 million yuan in annual rental income. 128
• Begins recruiting a team for the renovation of Huaying Film and Television Base. 302
• Oversees Cloud Sea Capital’s transformation into an elite company. 180
• Builds influence through projects involving trade, energy, construction, business, culture, and diplomacy. 410

Modeling, Fashion, and Grooming

Zhang Yang’s appearance and physique allow him to work successfully as a print model despite lacking prior experience. 50 54

• Obtains Outfit Appreciation Ability after completing a task. 18
• Passes Aisha Fashion’s model interview, prompting director Irene to end the selection early. 50
• Completes a shoot with natural ease and receives increased pay from Irene. 54
• Can convincingly portray a domineering CEO and adapt to varied styling. 54

Cooking

Zhang Yang is an accomplished cook, able to prepare a full spread of dishes efficiently and with professional-level results. 9 291

• Cooks for himself after his transformation. 9
• Prepares an impressive meal for Chen Zhang and Chen Wu while handling washing, chopping, and wok cooking simultaneously. 291
• Declines to open a restaurant as a chef, preferring not to spend his time cooking for others. 291

Good-Evil Detector

A system item that identifies a target’s goodwill or hostile intent toward Zhang Yang. 332 342

• Detects Tao Zhan’s “jealous hatred, viciousness, fear.” 332
• Reveals Gu Yiming’s concealed hostility during a gathering with Meng Baihan’s family. 342
• Allows Zhang Yang to identify potential threats before they act. 342

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Vacheron Constantin watch — Worth 700,000 yuan; received as a Level 3 gift. 12
• Bentley Continental GT — Collected after completing his one-month fitness mission. 38
• Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge — Level 5 gift. 81
• Porsche Cayenne — Used during his blind date with Xiong Yaqian. 10
• Dragon mask — Used to conceal his identity during martial-arts hall challenges. 284
• Teleportation scroll — Set to his residence in Salito Province, Gangge Republic. 410
• Good-Evil Detector — System item used to assess others’ intentions. 332 342

Relationships

• Bei Wei — His girlfriend and early workplace acquaintance. Their relationship develops from mutual attraction into a domestic partnership; she later suspects she may be pregnant with his child. 14 45 454
• Xiang Youde — Former colleague and candid friend who notices Zhang Yang’s initial weight loss and remains amazed by his transformation. 2 77
• Chen Zhang — Close friend and influential Beijing connection. Chen’s respect for Zhang Yang deepens into admiration after witnessing his martial ability. 276 287 293
• Chen Wu — Chen Zhang’s sister. Zhang Yang helps restore her scarred appearance, and she offers to help him in the future. 293 294
• Meng Baihan — Zhang Yang’s former first love and later romantic partner, also called “Little Teacher Meng.” 107 342 347
• Pei Xiaoru — Junior-college classmate and real-estate agent who is stunned by Zhang Yang’s transformation and assists with property matters. 81 89
• Luo Xinyu — Wealthy business associate and former neighbor whose attempts to become Zhang Yang’s girlfriend are refused. 87 91 432
• Xiang Xiaotian — A woman who presents Zhang Yang as her boyfriend to her parents and later becomes openly affectionate with him. 186 227
• Zhang Zhaohai and Song Wenqin — His parents. Zhang Yang is attentive to their comfort and purchases property for the family. 91 107 454
• Song Yumeng — His younger cousin, with whom he shares a close sibling-like bond. 35 135

Story Role / Major Arcs

Transformation and Office Life

Zhang Yang begins his transformation through weight loss, grooming, clothing, and system rewards. His coworkers—including Bei Wei and Xiang Youde—gradually recognize that he is no longer the unremarkable man they once knew. 2 17 22 59

Fitness and Modeling

After completing his fitness mission, Zhang Yang gains his perfect physique, pursues a print-model opportunity, and receives facial-feature optimization after succeeding in the shoot. 39 50 54

Entrepreneurial Expansion

After leaving office work, Zhang Yang runs a food business with Bei Wei, purchases luxury real estate, acquires Yunheng Building, and develops a substantial property and hospitality portfolio. 70 86 89 128

Martial-Arts Rise

Zhang Yang seeks combat training for self-defense, then rapidly becomes an overwhelming martial artist. His hall challenges, tournament victories, and feats of strength earn him national attention and the respect of Beijing’s elite. 87 273 287 292 293

Influence in Beijing and Overseas

Through Chen Zhang and his own growing business accomplishments, Zhang Yang becomes a central figure among Beijing’s elite. He expands his influence through Huaying Film and Television Base, overseas projects, and connections spanning commercial and official circles. 302 408 410

Family and Legacy

Zhang Yang supports his parents’ move to Peach Blossom Spring in Hangzhou, considers a global headquarters in Shanghai Tower, and begins focusing more directly on family and children. 448 454

Notable Quotes

“Only today do I know who I am!” 39

“I'm a businessman. Business is my main profession.” 410

Trivia

• Zhang Yang’s online transformation content on Little Blue Book becomes a major source of attention and system-task suggestions. 22 38
• He initially believes a mask can turn him into a “masked heartthrob” before later becoming confident enough to reveal his face openly. 7 55
• He prefers moderate, harmonious muscle definition over an excessively bulky bodybuilding physique. 38 39
• Despite being repeatedly called a “male god,” Zhang Yang remains unfamiliar with receiving constant admiration for his appearance. 81 178