Wen Nan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Oshou Rei 202 203
Alias	None known
Species	Human (alchemist) 202 203
Gender	Female 203
Affiliation	Blizzard Manor 232
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 202: "Presumptuous" 202

Appearance

Wen Nan’s default appearance is that of a young man with short black hair, a sharp, defined jawline, and fair skin. His physique is robust and athletic, described as a “fierce man” with broad shoulders, an inverted-triangle torso, a thick back, and a narrow waist. While his facial features are generally recognizable even after transformation, they become softer and more delicate when he temporarily takes on a female form after using a special item. 209

• Hair: Short and black 209
• Build: Broad shoulders, inverted-triangle shape, thick back, narrow waist 209
• Complexion: Fair, but not as pale as his female counterpart 209
• Facial features: Sharp jawline 209
• Typical attire: Not specified in the provided context.

Personality

• Calm and Composed: Wen Nan maintains exceptional emotional stability even in extreme situations, such as when confronting a ghost (Qiqi) or handling aggressive targets like Little Chili. His lack of fear allows him to de-escalate conflicts and prevents supernatural entities from fully manifesting 3 8 32 195.
• Strategic and Analytical: He consistently demonstrates forethought and tactical planning, from choosing skills (e.g., selecting [Endurance is King]) to deducing hidden truths (e.g., identifying Yu Shujun as an anomaly). He analyzes character behaviors, background details, and system prompts to guide his actions 15 16 167 168.
• Adaptable and Open-Minded: Wen Nan quickly adjusts to unexpected situations, such as the public prize wheel interface or the revelation that romance targets can be any living creature. He updates his strategies and assumptions based on new information 23 114 200.
• Empathetic and Understanding: He shows genuine care for others, including ghosts and animals, by listening to their feelings and redirecting their affections gently. His ability to empathize helps him gain trust and affection (e.g., with Little P., A-Zi, and Qiqi) 117 118 220.
• Playful and Flirtatious: Wen Nan often uses teasing, banter, and innocent expressions to engage with targets, balancing flirtation with strategic intent. He enjoys playful exchanges (e.g., with Yang Jingyuan) and is not above acting innocent for an advantage 121 153 177.
• Cautious and Restrained: After losing the enhanced Charm stat, Wen Nan becomes more careful about his actions, avoiding forceful advances unless necessary. He demonstrates restraint in romantic situations, such as resisting Sun Yi’s seduction or stopping Yang Jingyuan’s advances when needed 13 97 112.
• Resourceful and Efficient: He excels at managing resources and finding creative solutions, such as using a 'Gag' item to store skills, purchasing a run-down Private Domain for the guild, and maximizing intermission time for preparation 168 234.
• Observant and Perceptive: Wen Nan picks up on subtle clues—plural versus singular pronouns, internal contradictions, and character background details—to solve puzzles and identify romance targets. He reads people’s inner thoughts and body language effectively 74 98 123 153.
• Confident and Determined: He pursues his goals with self-assurance, even when facing high-difficulty targets or dangerous dungeons. He prioritizes romantic objectives over survival tasks and remains unfazed by challenges, telling Yu Shujun he knew the risks and entered anyway 153 224.
• Patient and Mature: Wen Nan shows patience when dealing with emotionally volatile characters (e.g., Qiqi’s jealousy, Little Huang’s advances) and does not rush to confrontations. He takes a mature, mentor-like tone with younger targets, such as covering Sun Yi with a T-shirt instead of giving in 97 118 220.

Abilities

**Mind Reading**

Wen Nan's Mind Reading skill is a Perception-type ability that allows him to hear the true inner thoughts of a selected target for a set duration. At Level 1, it targets one individual for 10 minutes with a 3-hour cooldown. Upgrading to Level 2 increases the target limit to two, duration to 20 minutes, and cooldown to 2 hours; Level 3 raises the limit to five targets, extends duration to 60 minutes, and reduces cooldown to 1 hour 167. The skill can be enhanced with items like Flower's Tear, which extends the total duration to 30 minutes 112. Wen Nan frequently uses it to uncover hidden motives, such as when he read the thoughts of Yang Jingyuan to learn that Guan Ailin’s father was behind the attack on Ailin Group 112, or to verify the identities of suspicious characters like Doctor Lu 214.

• Uses:

  • Extracting true intentions from NPCs and players, bypassing deceptive speech or behavior.
  • Gathering intelligence on plot-critical information, such as corporate sabotage or hidden agendas.
  • Verifying emotional states (e.g., detecting "pain mixed with pleasure" to trigger other skills).
  • Can be combined with the Charm stat or items like Flower's Tear to extend its effective window.

• Limitations:

  • Cooldown is long at lower levels (3 hours at Level 1), requiring careful timing.
  • Duration is relatively short unless upgraded or augmented by items.
  • Cannot read the thoughts of targets immune to perception-type skills or those under anti-mind-reading effects.
  • Requires active selection of a target and does not passively reveal thoughts.

**No Lewdness Allowed**

No Lewdness Allowed is a magic-type skill that operates by collecting the emotion of "pain mixed with pleasure" from a target. Each point of this emotional value accumulates one minute of effective time for the skill, during which Wen Nan can steal one skill from the target 215. The stolen skill's effectiveness is then discounted according to Wen Nan's own level and stats 234. When the skill is activated, a system notification detects the target's emotional state and, if conditions are met, proceeds to steal a skill and provide its description 214. For example, Wen Nan used it on Doctor Lu to obtain Soul Snatch, which allows absorption of a dead target's soul to gain their memories, skills, and attributes 214.

• Uses:

  • Stealing powerful skills from high-level NPCs or players (e.g., Yu Shujun's Root Breaker, Doctor Lu's Soul Snatch).
  • Can be paired with Endurance is King to strengthen the stolen skill's attributes before locking it into an item like the 'Gag' for future use 234.
  • Exploits emotional responses, making it effective on targets who experience conflicted or masochistic emotions.

• Limitations:

  • Requires the target to feel a specific emotional state ("pain mixed with pleasure")—without it, the skill cannot activate.
  • Emotional points are consumed rapidly: 1 point equals only 1 minute of effective time 215.
  • Cooldown is long (12 hours after use) 215.
  • Stolen skills are discounted, reducing their potency compared to the original.
  • Cannot be used on targets immune to emotional manipulation or those without stealable skills.

**Endurance is King**

Endurance is King is an enhancement-type skill that, when contact with a target occurs, continuously strengthens a specified attribute as contact time increases 227. Wen Nan often uses it in conjunction with No Lewdness Allowed: by prolonging contact, he can boost the power of the stolen skill—typically Root Breaker—allowing its output to achieve explosive growth 227. This synergy was crucial when he and Yu Shujun needed to break out of the Divine Staff Sheath illusion 227.

• Uses:

  • Amplifying the effects of another skill (especially stolen ones) through sustained contact.
  • Enabling otherwise impossible feats, such as breaking game-world barriers that normally cannot be overcome by raw power.
  • Combined with No Lewdness Allowed, it compensates for the discount applied to stolen skills.

• Limitations:

  • The strengthening effect is gradual and requires prolonged contact, which may be impractical in combat or hostile situations.
  • The specified attribute must be designated at the start of contact; it cannot be changed mid-use.
  • The skill's benefit is entirely dependent on the cooperation or tolerance of the target, as contact must be maintained.
  • Cannot be used independently—it is a multiplicative enabler rather than a standalone ability.

**Soul Snatch** (Stolen Skill)

Soul Snatch was stolen by Wen Nan from Doctor Lu using No Lewdness Allowed. The skill allows the user, after the target's physical body dies, to absorb the key part where the target's soul resides into their own body within 24 hours. Upon absorption, the user may obtain the target's memories, skills, and attributes 214. Wen Nan has used it only briefly to test efficacy, as its effective time is limited by the emotional points collected 215.

• Uses:

  • Gaining permanent abilities and knowledge from defeated enemies or deceased NPCs.
  • Learning secret information embedded in a target's memories.
  • Potentially stacking multiple skills from different targets.

• Limitations:

  • Requires the target to die first, and the user must access the soul within 24 hours of death.
  • The stolen skill's effectiveness is discounted when used by Wen Nan due to his lower stats 234.
  • The absorption process may be interrupted if the soul is destroyed or removed.
  • Cannot be used on targets who die without a soul or whose soul is protected.

**Root Breaker** (Stolen Skill)

Root Breaker is Yu Shujun's main skill, described as a golden light sword that can break barriers at their very foundation—"root means root" 225. It is capable of breaking the inherent rules of the game world, such as the one-way barrier of the Divine Staff Sheath which only lets things in, not out 225. Wen Nan stole a discounted version of this skill using No Lewdness Allowed and later strengthened it with Endurance is King to break the barrier 227. He plans to steal it again in future missions to have a reusable escape tool 234.

• Uses:

  • Destroying magical barriers, force fields, or walls that are otherwise indestructible.
  • Bypassing game-imposed restrictions (e.g., "no exit" rules of a dungeon).
  • Can be enhanced via Endurance is King to increase its output beyond base limitations.

• Limitations:

  • As a stolen skill, its power is discounted (only about 10% of original output when Wen Nan first used it) 234.
  • Requires significant emotional value to activate No Lewdness Allowed and then sustained contact to strengthen it.
  • The skill consumes the effective time accumulated from emotional points; without enough points, it cannot be used at all.
  • Not a permanent acquisition—must be stolen again each time if not locked into an item.

Power Progression

| Stage/Mission | Key Achievements | Level/Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Stats (Novice) | Entered game; selected five targets simultaneously. | Lv1; Strength 2, Agility 3, Armor 1, Charisma 4 1 |
| Trial Map – Main Quest 1 | “Excellent” rating (91 pts); received [Roulette Draw]; affection milestones: Qiqi 99%, Wu Yuwei 83%, others ≥72%, Neighbor Auntie 36%. | No immediate level-up 20 |
| Trial Map – Main Quest 2 | “Excellent” rating; three perfect captures (affection ≥99%), remaining two at 89% and 72%. | No level change reported 42 |
| Trial Map – Final Settlement | Cumulative 1,684 EXP; level up four times; unlocked skill talent tree. | Lv5; Strength 230/2000, Agility 230/2000, Armor 230/2000, Charisma 1000/2000 57 |
| Post-Trial (Game Lobby) | Spent skill point on [Mind Reading]; officially reached Bronze rank (Lv5). | Remained Lv5; Bronze I 58 |
| Beginner Dungeon – Main Quest 2 (Affection Focus) | All targets exceeded 80% affection; two perfect scores (100%); avoided any Soul Thread triggers. | Level unchanged; stats not detailed 130 |
| Final Main Quest (Bug‑Fixed Instance) | “Excellent” 100‑point score; earned 5 Advanced Prize Pool draws, >1.5M gold coins; added 9,000 points to Charisma, triggering two consecutive level‑ups. | Maxed Charisma → 10,000; two level‑ups to Lv7 (Bronze Rank Three); two innate skills unlocked 166 167 |
| Skill Selection (Intermission) | Chose skills [No Lewdness Allowed] and [Endurance is King] from available options. | Lv7, Bronze Rank Three 168 |
| Intermediate Dungeon Settlement | Completed main & side quests; earned 23,805 EXP (including hidden quest “Finding the Divine Staff Sheath” worth 20,000 EXP). EXP stored due to lack of refresh point – no immediate level‑up. | Remained Lv7, Bronze Rank Three 231 |

Relationships

**Liu Qi (Qiqi)**

The relationship between Wen Nan and Liu Qi, the childhood friend he designates as his exclusive character, is the most central and stable romantic bond in the narrative. Initially, Qiqi is portrayed as naive and emotionally dependent, with her affection level dropping to 94% after a single night’s separation, prompting Wen Nan to keep her Taming Sigil active to maintain their connection 28. She demonstrates unwavering loyalty and obedience as his subordinate, intervening to protect him from attacks by Yu Shujun and other threats, yet she always follows his commands even when she disagrees 11 53. As the story progresses, Qiqi matures in both appearance and demeanor; she becomes more assertive in her romantic desires, explicitly expressing her wish to be his “first” and challenging his boundaries 128. Their bond deepens through shared intimate moments: after activating a telepathic connection at a coffee shop, they reunite with an emotional embrace that underscores their growing attachment 116. Qiqi also exhibits jealousy and protectiveness, physically pushing Wu Yuwei when the school beauty kisses Wen Nan, though she later shows distress and pleads for his belief in her innocence 5. In later chapters, Qiqi’s development includes acquiring potent ghost skills that allow her to pacify and befriend other female characters like Wang Jialing and Sun Yi, thereby expanding her influence within Wen Nan’s circle while leaving him as a somewhat excluded spectator 118. Wen Nan consistently treats Qiqi with gentleness and care, even using her as a stand-in to rehearse his date with Guan Ailin; she willingly plays the role of a difficult-to-please Grand CEO, demonstrating her tolerance and commitment to his happiness 144. Their dynamic is defined by a master-subordinate framework that evolves into genuine romantic partnership, marked by trust, jealousy, and increasing emotional intimacy.

**Wu Yuwei**

Wu Yuwei, the school beauty, pursues Wen Nan with persistent and escalating obsession, creating a tense love triangle that forces him to repeatedly reject her advances. In Chapter 5, she confesses her feelings to Ye Jiu (Wen Nan) after seeing him with Qiqi, kissing him lightly and demanding that he choose between her and Qiqi; when Qiqi pushes her and she scrapes her knee, Wu Yuwei insists on an immediate answer, refusing medical attention until he makes a decision 5. Wen Nan remains indecisive, and the livestream chat overwhelmingly supports choosing her based on her superior appearance, but he does not commit. Later, in Chapter 39, Wen Nan encounters Wu Yuwei in a women’s restroom where she again tries to kiss him; he physically pushes her away and expresses his steadfast commitment to Qiqi. In a striking detail, Wu Yuwei reveals she can taste the remnants of Qiqi’s kiss on Wen Nan, suggesting a supernatural connection that only intensifies her desperation 39. She offers to accept a secret affair, a proposal Wen Nan firmly rejects. Throughout these interactions, Wu Yuwei alternates between confidence—based on her status as the recognized school beauty with numerous suitors—and clingy, manipulative behavior when her advances are rebuffed. Her role in the narrative is that of a persistent antagonist to the primary romance, highlighting Wen Nan’s loyalty to Qiqi and the difficult choices he must navigate.

**Yu Shujun**

Yu Shujun’s relationship with Wen Nan is complex, shifting violently from adversarial to a forced bond of master and servant, and eventually settling into a strained, transactional arrangement. Initially, she is a manipulative presence: in Chapter 28, she talks to Qiqi about a character named Xiao Wei’s feelings for Wen Nan, causing Qiqi’s affection level to drop and prompting Wen Nan to suspect her interference 28. Their conflict escalates in Chapter 53, when Yu Shujun summons creatures to attack Wen Nan, intending to kill him; Qiqi intervenes, but Wen Nan orders her aside and uses a Level 3 Taming Sigil to subdue Yu Shujun, transforming her from a powerful opponent into his character. After being tamed, she is resentful and submissive, and Wen Nan treats the outcome with amusement 53. In Chapter 93, Yu Shujun—operating under her original player identity Jun Wuming—impulsively binds a golden Taming Sigil to Wen Nan to save him during an instance, an act that has significant consequences and leaves her experiencing strange, uncontrollable emotions tied to him 93. By Chapter 145, their interactions become awkward: Wen Nan attempts to practice romantic gestures on her, but she rebuffs him coldly, showing no interest 145. In Chapter 155, she tells Wen Nan she wants to maintain distance from his “official business,” and he acknowledges her preference for a disengaged role, though they continue to discuss their arrangement 155. Wen Nan also confesses his feelings to her in Chapter 144, telling her he will miss her if they cannot meet again; Yu Shujun is taken aback but neither reciprocates nor outright rejects him, leaving their future ambiguous 144. Their relationship is defined by power struggles, reluctant interdependence due to the Taming Sigil, and Yu Shujun’s persistent emotional distance despite Wen Nan’s attempts to bridge it.

**Guan Ailin**

Guan Ailin’s relationship with Wen Nan develops from professional acquaintanceship to a tentative romantic pursuit, marked by her initiative and occasional jealousy. She first appears in the narrative as a potential date: in Chapter 93, Wen Nan meets her at Crown Cinema, where she is in a desolate, unfocused state, and he shows concern for her well-being 93. She later invites him to a movie date in Chapter 113, triggering a side quest titled “Dreamy Date,” but their interaction is tense because Wen Nan suspects she might have eavesdropped on his conversation with Yang Jingyuan; Guan Ailin responds with jealousy and sarcasm, while Wen Nan remains calm and evasive 113. The tickets are handwritten, and Wen Nan questions their authenticity but adapts to the situation 114. In Chapter 144, she sends him a message inviting him out on the weekend, prompting Wen Nan to rehearse a date with Qiqi 144. By Chapter 155, Guan Ailin seems to have begun an “awakening” process, hinting at growing self-awareness, but she does not discuss this with Wen Nan when they meet briefly in her office before she leaves for a meeting 155. Their dynamic is characterized by Guan Ailin’s proactive romantic gestures, Wen Nan’s careful handling of her interest, and a gradual deepening of connection that remains shadowed by secrecy and the game’s underlying mechanics.

**Wang Jialing**

Wang Jialing’s relationship with Wen Nan centers on companionship and emotional connection, as she explicitly values being understood and cared for over grand romantic gestures. In Chapter 118, after being pacified by Qiqi’s ghost skill, she becomes friendly and enthusiastic toward both Qiqi and Wen Nan, accepting a sisterly bond with the former 118. A more direct interaction occurs in Chapter 145, where Wen Nan meets her at a fast-food restaurant; he successfully increases his affinity with her by purchasing a plush toy, demonstrating thoughtfulness and care. During this encounter, Wang Jialing expresses her feelings for Wen Nan, explaining that companionship is the most important form of love for her 145. This exchange highlights a mutual understanding that is warm and low-pressure, contrasting with the more combative or obsessive dynamics present in his other relationships. Her affection level does not appear to be a central plot driver, but she serves as an example of the kind of stable, easy bond Wen Nan can cultivate when he focuses on emotional support rather than romantic competition.

**Li Shuyi**

Li Shuyi’s relationship with Wen Nan is brief but marked by rapid escalation, facilitated by a simple gift that dramatically shifts her affection and behavior. In Chapter 115, Wen Nan notices her sitting in a coffee shop, looking lost in thought, but hesitates to approach when he spots Yang Mingzhong nearby 115. The next chapter, he gives her a rose he obtained from Yang Mingzhong, which increases her affection level to 99% 116. This gift triggers a personality change in Li Shuyi: she becomes more open and suggestive, and the two share a flirtatious exchange in the coffee shop restroom that leads to a private moment 116. Their interaction is characterized by Wen Nan’s strategic use of a seemingly insignificant item to unlock a character’s deeper connection, and Li Shuyi’s quick transformation from a distant figure to an intimately engaged partner. However, the context provides no further developments after this chapter, leaving her role as a minor but impactful romantic interest within Wen Nan’s expanding network.

Background

Wen Nan’s background is defined by a lifelong perceptual disorder that blurs the boundary between reality and hallucination, a condition that has made him a long-term patient at Peach Blossom Mental Hospital under the care of Dr. Zhang 3 222. During his sessions, Wen Nan frequently sees phenomena others cannot — a drop of blood falling from the ceiling, a person standing behind the doctor — yet he responds with a measured calm that suggests a deep familiarity with such intrusions 3. This disorder may be linked to his unusual sensitivity to the game world’s hidden structures; for instance, the Pisces rune carved into a concealed trapdoor above his bed in Blizzard Manor repeatedly draws his subconscious, causing him to fall asleep while staring at it, as if the symbol is awakening a dormant memory 220 222. The rune itself perfectly aligns with the central “∈” of a Taming Sigil, and when Wen Nan uses the sigil to open that door, he is violently pulled into a space that he recognizes — a place he has “actually been here before” 222. This sense of a past life is further reinforced by the “Divine Staff Sheath” illusion, which reconstructs his real memories with unsettling precision, including details of his first love and Ward 404 that no one else would know 224 225. Yet some elements are distorted, hinting that his past is both the foundation for the game’s simulations and a key to understanding his own origins. Throughout it all, Wen Nan’s disorder does not paralyze him; instead, it equips him with an uncanny ability to navigate between layers of reality, treating hallucinations as manageable data and the game’s illusions as puzzles he can control 225.