Jiang Nannan

Biodata

Background

Jiang Nannan was raised by her mother in a poor, dilapidated home. When her mother’s long-term illness became critical, Nannan exhausted the family’s savings on physicians without finding a cure. The Xuanming Sect offered its Mysterious Water Pill, but attached a condition she found unacceptable, leaving her torn between saving her mother and preserving her dignity 1.

Bai Luo encountered her during this crisis and offered to examine her mother. Though initially uncertain because of his age, Jiang Nannan trusted him and brought him to her home. Bai Luo completely cured Mother Jiang with his healing martial soul, freeing Nannan from both the illness and the Xuanming Sect’s leverage 1 2 3.

Over the following years, Bai Luo repeatedly returned to spend New Year with Jiang Nannan and her mother. By the time she entered Shrek Academy’s Outer Academy, the two had known each other for nearly six years and were regarded as childhood sweethearts, though they had not formally become a couple 16.

Appearance

Jiang Nannan is a fair-skinned blonde girl described as delicate and graceful, with an appearance compared to a lotus rising from water 1.

• Long golden hair, usually worn flowing behind her back 16
• Delicate facial features and red lips 1
• Petite build and notably long legs 1 16
• Favours simple clothing, including a loose T-shirt and jeans while at Shrek Academy 16

Personality

Jiang Nannan is gentle and kind toward others, but she is firm when confronting people she dislikes. Her mother’s illness reveals her devotion, desperation, and willingness to sacrifice for family; Bai Luo’s intervention prevents her from having to accept the Xuanming Sect’s terms 1 3.

She is initially shy and emotionally restrained in her feelings for Bai Luo. His infrequent visits make her quietly resentful, while Ma Xiaotao’s interest in him gives her a sense of urgency. Although embarrassed by her own boldness, Jiang Nannan gradually resolves not to passively lose him to other girls 16 17.

Her normally gentle manner disappears around Xu Sanshi. She rejects his pursuit, refuses his familiar way of addressing her, and associates him with the Xuanming Sect’s past attempt to exploit her circumstances 18 20.

Relationships

• Bai Luo — Childhood friend, benefactor, and the person Jiang Nannan loves. He cured her mother, regularly returned to spend New Year with her family, and later protected her from Xu Sanshi. Jiang Nannan first kissed him in gratitude, then later kissed him again to confess her feelings before fleeing in embarrassment 3 4 16 18 19 21.
• Mother Jiang — Her mother and sole parent. Jiang Nannan was devastated by her illness and went to great lengths to seek treatment; Bai Luo’s healing restored her health 1 2 3.
• Tang Ya — Close friend at Shrek Academy. Tang Ya recognizes Jiang Nannan’s feelings for Bai Luo, supports her pursuit of him, and strongly dislikes Xu Sanshi for harassing her 15 16 20 21.
• Xu Sanshi — Unwanted pursuer and young master of the Xuanming Sect. Jiang Nannan rejected him repeatedly and openly shows disgust toward him; Bai Luo defeats him when he attacks out of jealousy 18 19.
• Huo Yuhao — Fellow Shrek student and acquaintance through Bai Luo. Jiang Nannan encounters him while accompanying Bai Luo to his grilled-fish stall 17 19 20.
• Ma Xiaotao — Romantic rival for Bai Luo’s affection. Jiang Nannan recognizes Ma Xiaotao’s interest in him and becomes determined to act more proactively 16 17.

Story Role

Mother’s Illness and the Xuanming Sect

Jiang Nannan’s crisis introduces Bai Luo’s compassion and healing abilities. Her mother’s illness places her under pressure from the Xuanming Sect, but Bai Luo’s intervention cures Mother Jiang without demanding repayment. Her gratitude produces unusually strong fortune feedback for Bai Luo, helping him reach level 30 1 3 4.

Shrek Academy Reunion

As an Outer Academy student, Jiang Nannan reunites with Bai Luo when he visits Shrek Academy. She guides him around the campus, but the attention he receives from numerous girls intensifies her jealousy and makes her resolve to win his affection 16 17.

Conflict with Xu Sanshi

Xu Sanshi attempts to approach Jiang Nannan at Huo Yuhao’s grilled-fish stall. She rejects him, while Bai Luo openly draws her close and effortlessly suppresses Xu Sanshi after he attacks. The incident reinforces Jiang Nannan’s reliance on Bai Luo and makes her feel protected beside him 18 19 20.

Confession

After sharing grilled fish with Bai Luo, Jiang Nannan boldly kisses him at the corner of his mouth under the excuse of removing something there. Overwhelmed by embarrassment, she immediately leaves; the gesture nevertheless causes Bai Luo’s feelings toward her to begin changing 20 21.

Trivia

• Jiang Nannan’s fortune feedback is strong enough to push Bai Luo from near level 30 to level 30 after he heals her mother 3.
• Bai Luo initially interprets Jiang Nannan’s first cheek kiss as simple gratitude rather than a romantic advance 4.
• Tang Ya considers Jiang Nannan unexpectedly bold after witnessing her later confession kiss 21.