Mu Yu

Biodata

Name	Mu Yu (穆余)
Alias(es)	Boss Mu; President Mu; “Wooden Fish”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mu Family; Mu Group
Occupation/Role	Executive President of Mu Group; first-in-line heir of the Mu Family
Status	Married to Chen Mo 167
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Mu Yu is the eldest son of the Mu Family’s main branch and the executive president of Mu Group. He took over the family’s vast business empire at the age of twenty and is expected to eventually shoulder responsibility for the entire family, including its direct and collateral branches. 69 109

After seeing Chen Mo perform on television, Mu Yu becomes interested in the young actor’s appearance and temperament. Rather than approaching impulsively, he slowly builds a connection through sincerity, practical support, and frequent invitations to meals. 1

While on a business trip in Hunan Province, Mu Yu contacts Chen Mo and invites him for a drink, beginning their direct acquaintance. He later continues pursuing Chen Mo through dinners, work-related meetings, and a personally handled endorsement negotiation for a Mu Group subsidiary. 29 33 36

Mu Yu formally confesses to Chen Mo with marriage as his goal. Though Chen Mo asks him to confess more than once, Mu Yu accepts the condition without hesitation and describes a lifelong future together. They agree to date. 61

During their Aegean Sea trip, Mu Yu proposes privately and makes clear that he wants the ability to protect Chen Mo openly as his fiancé. He subsequently accompanies Chen Mo to university registration, confronts students attempting to harass him, and explains their relationship to Chen Mo’s parents. 67 69

When rumors about Chen Mo’s relationship and sexuality threaten his role in Blade Unit, Mu Yu publicly confirms their relationship at a press conference. Their engagement is later announced publicly at the Golden Crow Awards and formally celebrated at the Mu Family’s main residence. 84 90 99

Mu Yu faces a major business conflict when Rich Mountain Group wins the West River Province land bid. The apparent loss is part of a larger strategy: Mu Yu and allied family conglomerates allow Liu Fushan to secure the project while positioning themselves to profit from Rich Mountain Group’s stock. 129 126

Mu Yu and Chen Mo ultimately marry in a traditional ceremony at the Mu Family residence. 167

Appearance

Mu Yu is a deeply sculpted, handsome man with a serious and restrained presence. He is usually dressed in tailored dark businesswear, which reinforces his elite executive image. 29 65

• Long fingers and pronounced collarbones. 29
• Broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs. 110
• Deep eyes and refined facial features that can seem imposing in professional settings. 29 142
• Typically wears custom black suits, white shirts, and black leather shoes. 29
• Continues wearing formal shirts and fitted dress pants even while on a beach vacation. 65
• Was twenty-seven years old when Chen Mo learned his actual age. 33

Personality

Mu Yu is composed, serious, and exceptionally responsible. He handles negotiations and family affairs with the discipline expected of Mu Group’s heir, but is noticeably less smooth in romance. Chen Mo considers him dull and clumsy, while Mu Yu himself worries that acting too aloof might drive Chen Mo away. 45

His affection is practical and attentive. Mu Yu remembers Chen Mo’s preferred dishes, removes cilantro from his soup, brings food to sets, cooks for him after long separations, and repeatedly centers their time together on meals. 36 55 177 200

Mu Yu is deeply committed to permanence in his relationship. His confessions, proposal, and later promises consistently frame Chen Mo as his lifelong partner rather than a temporary romance. 61 67 129

He can also be possessive and jealous, particularly when other actors appear close to Chen Mo or when scripts contain intimate scenes. Despite this, his protectiveness extends beyond private jealousy: he uses his status and influence to shield Chen Mo from harassment, scandals, and threats. 45 69 154 177

Abilities & Skills

Corporate Leadership and Business Strategy

As Mu Group’s executive president, Mu Yu manages major negotiations, projects, and partnerships while representing the interests of the Mu Family.

• Took over the Mu Family business empire at age twenty. 69
• Personally negotiated Chen Mo’s endorsement for Lele Potato Chips, a Mu Group subsidiary brand. 36
• Conducted prolonged negotiations with an M Country automobile conglomerate and completed the final signing ceremony. 239
• Coordinated allied conglomerates in a strategy against Rich Mountain Group, allowing Liu Fushan to win a bid before profiting from the resulting stock rise. 126
• Recognizes the commercial value of Chen Mo’s work and considers Mu Group involvement in film projects. 200

Influence and Protection

Mu Yu leverages his position as Mu Group’s president and the Mu Family heir to protect Chen Mo.

• Publicly confirmed his relationship with Chen Mo when a smear campaign threatened Chen Mo’s career. 84
• Directly intimidated Zhang Yuanning and Zhu Zeqin after they attempted to provoke Chen Mo at university registration. 68
• Arranged a warning through his driver after Zhao Ran’s actions endangered Chen Mo and Lin Xia. 108
• Uses his family background and business standing to make clear that Chen Mo is under the Mu Family’s protection. 69 109

Cooking and Hospitality

Mu Yu expresses care through food and is capable of preparing elaborate meals.

• Selects restaurants and dishes around Chen Mo’s preferences, especially spicy food. 33 36
• Removes cilantro from Chen Mo’s soup after noticing his dislike of it. 55
• Promises and prepares meals including braised lamb chops, garlic ribs, pig trotters, and dried bonito. 89
• Takes time off work to cook a lavish dinner for Chen Mo after his two-month absence. 200
• Regularly brings catered meals, desserts, and snacks to Chen Mo’s film sets. 47 177

Martial Arts

Mu Yu has some martial-arts ability, sufficient to accompany Chen Mo in climbing out of a second-floor window during their secret departure from the Mu Family residence. 200

Relationships

• Chen Mo — Husband. Mu Yu first pursues Chen Mo through meals and quiet support, then confesses with marriage as his goal. They date, become engaged, and later marry. 29 61 67 99 167
• Old Master Mu and Old Madam Mu — Parents. They approve of Chen Mo and encourage Mu Yu to bring him home. 33 65
• Mu You and Mu Tong — Twin younger siblings. Their lively, outgoing personalities contrast with Mu Yu’s reserved nature. 66 129
• Father Chen and Mother Chen — Parents-in-law. Mu Yu introduces himself respectfully, later explains his background and intentions toward Chen Mo, and gains their acceptance. 65 69
• Yang Qindong — Chen Mo’s manager and business associate. Yang Qindong recognizes Mu Yu’s feelings for Chen Mo early and worries about the consequences of their relationship. 45
• Xiao Ding — Assistant who helps Mu Yu handle deliveries and arrangements for Chen Mo’s sets. 177
• Liu Fushan — President of Rich Mountain Group and business opponent. Liu taunts Mu Yu after winning the West River Province bid, unaware that Mu Yu’s side has prepared a larger financial countermeasure. 129 126

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pursuit of Chen Mo

Mu Yu begins as a powerful but mysterious figure drawn to Chen Mo. He steadily becomes part of Chen Mo’s life through business meetings, dinners, thoughtful gestures, and increasingly direct affection. 1 29 33 36

Dating and Private Engagement

After confessing repeatedly, Mu Yu convinces Chen Mo to try dating. He later proposes during their Aegean Sea trip and seeks an engagement that will give him a recognized position from which to protect Chen Mo. 61 67

Public Relationship

Mu Yu stands with Chen Mo when Xiao Chun’s campaign turns their relationship into a public scandal. His press-conference confirmation transforms their private commitment into an openly acknowledged engagement. 84 90

Mu Family Integration

Mu Yu brings Chen Mo into the Mu Family, arranges the engagement ceremony at the family’s main residence, and includes him in the family’s New Year and hot-spring gatherings. 65 99 129

Business Conflict with Rich Mountain Group

While leading Mu Group through a major land bid, Mu Yu works under intense pressure and accepts Chen Mo’s help organizing data. After appearing to lose to Rich Mountain Group, he reveals the bid was part of a coordinated trap against Liu Fushan. 129 126

Marriage

Mu Yu marries Chen Mo in a traditional ceremony attended by both families and their guests, formally bringing Chen Mo into the Mu Family. 167

Notable Quotes

“Let’s date. With marriage as the goal.” 60

“I’ll treat you well. Very, very well.” 61

“You won’t get that chance.” 67

“We’ll be together for the rest of our lives as well, and after we die, we’ll be buried together!” 129

Trivia

• Chen Mo nicknames Mu Yu “Wooden Fish,” teasing him for being dull and clumsy in romance. 45
• Mu Yu rarely appears on television or gives interviews despite being widely recognized as Mu Group’s executive president. 47
• He is notably conservative after beginning his relationship with Chen Mo; they initially meet only every few days for meals or movies because of their schedules. 64
• Mu Yu’s signed message on Chen Mo’s cast reads: “Chen Mo, beloved of my heart.” 106