Jiang Nannan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Nannan (江楠楠)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy, Outer Academy 16 17 60
Occupation/Role	Outer Academy student; soul master 2 16
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

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.

Jiang Nannan frequently visits Bai Luo’s clinic whenever she returns to Shrek City, hoping to see him. His extended journey to the Far North worried her enough to delay his departure by a day while he reassured her 44 59.

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
• Recognized as the number one beauty of Shrek Academy’s Outer Academy 39

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.

Jiang Nannan becomes notably jealous and possessive when other girls appear close to Bai Luo. She initially reacts with intense suspicion toward Wu Feng, the Ice Empress, Snow Empress, and Wang Dong, but generally regains her composure when given an explanation. Despite her insecurity, she does not try to force Bai Luo to change his decisions, showing restraint and consideration for his wishes 38 39 59.

She is also humble and independent regarding money. Although Bai Luo has offered her financial support, she refuses to treat his wealth as her own and keeps only the funds he has directly given her for emergencies 63.

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. She remains highly protective of her place in his life, often visiting his clinic and openly asserting that they are childhood sweethearts when she perceives other girls as rivals 38 39 44 59.
• 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, and later returns to Shrek Academy with him after visiting the clinic 17 19 20 60.
• 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. The two remain mutually protective and possessive around women who show interest in Bai Luo 62 63.
• Wu Feng — A younger Shrek student whom Jiang Nannan initially mistakes for a potential intimate partner of Bai Luo after finding her leaving his clinic in only a bath towel. Although Wu Feng explains that she was Bai Luo’s patient, Jiang Nannan recognizes her interest in him and regards her as a possible rival 38 39.
• Ning Tian — Wu Feng’s close companion and the young mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Jiang Nannan initially feels threatened by Ning Tian’s poise and beauty, but Ning Tian’s tactful friendliness quickly defuses the tension and the two become friendly 39 40.
• Ice Empress and Snow Empress — Beautiful sisters Bai Luo brings back from the Far North and houses at his clinic. Jiang Nannan is alarmed by Ice Empress calling Bai Luo “Master” and remains worried that living together will allow the two newcomers to grow close to him, though she accepts Bai Luo’s explanation of their contract 59 60.
• Wang Dong — A fellow student whose frequent visits to Bai Luo’s clinic increasingly make Jiang Nannan suspicious of their closeness. Jiang Nannan comes to regard Wang Dong as another possible romantic rival despite Wang Dong’s male disguise 59 60.
• Huo Yun’er — Huo Yuhao’s mother and a resident of Bai Luo’s clinic. Huo Yun’er peacefully mediates the tension between Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong by inviting everyone to share a meal 59 60.

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.

Clinic Misunderstandings

Jiang Nannan visits Bai Luo’s clinic and finds Wu Feng emerging from the upper floor in a bath towel after treatment. Believing that Bai Luo may be involved with another girl, she reacts with intense jealousy until Wu Feng explains that she merely needed to wash away impurities expelled during her treatment 38.

After learning that Bai Luo and Jiang Nannan are not officially a couple, Wu Feng becomes hopeful that she still has a chance with him. Jiang Nannan responds by emphasizing their status as childhood sweethearts and later becomes similarly wary of Ning Tian, though Ning Tian’s diplomacy turns their initially tense meeting into a friendly conversation 39 40.

Concern Over the Far North Journey

When Bai Luo prepares to accompany Huo Yuhao into the Far North, Jiang Nannan worries deeply about his safety. Bai Luo spends an additional day reassuring her before he and Huo Yuhao depart, demonstrating the importance of her feelings in his decisions 44.

Return of the Ice and Snow Empresses

Upon Bai Luo’s return from the Far North, Jiang Nannan arrives at his clinic and overhears Ice Empress call him “Master.” Disturbed by both Ice Empress and Snow Empress’s beauty and their new residence at the clinic, she tightly holds Bai Luo’s arm and silently marks her closeness to him 59.

Bai Luo explains that the pair are sisters he met in the Far North and that Ice Empress’s address stems from a contract. Jiang Nannan accepts the explanation but remains uneasy over the growing number of beautiful women surrounding Bai Luo, including Wang Dong 59.

Treasure Appraisal Fair

Jiang Nannan joins Bai Luo, Ma Xiaotao, and their companions at Shrek City’s Treasure Appraisal Fair. She and Ma Xiaotao react protectively when a pavilion greeter becomes attracted to Bai Luo, with Jiang Nannan physically blocking him from the woman’s view 62 63.

Although Bai Luo offers to provide her with Gold Soul Coins if she needs them, Jiang Nannan refuses to exploit his generosity. She retains only a small emergency reserve of money he has directly insisted on giving her, maintaining her personal dignity and independence 63.

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.
• Jiang Nannan’s worry for Bai Luo’s safety delays his intended departure for the Far North by an entire day 44.
• Despite Bai Luo’s wealth and willingness to support her, Jiang Nannan does not regard his money as her own 63.