Su Mengli

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Su Mengli (苏梦璃)
Alias(es)	Guild Leader; “Don't Play Holy Slash”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Aurora Night Studio; former online game guild
Occupation/Role	Studio shareholder; operations and schedule coordinator; game tester; scenario writer and illustrator
Status	Married to Mo Xiangwen by the story's conclusion 190
First Appearance	Chapter 29

Background / History

Su Mengli was the leader of Mo Xiangwen's online game guild before they met in person. Mo identifies her from her markedly different temperament from Su Mengyao's, and Mengli confirms his deduction herself. She prefers the group to interact casually rather than treat their first offline meeting with excessive formality. 29

She and Su Mengyao are sisters from a wealthy family. Mengli previously lent Mo Xiangwen money without hesitation, offers to use family connections to equip the studio, and later reveals her family circumstances while accepting responsibility for a charitable donation. 63 95 Her parents are Su Yuntao and Jiang Mengya. 118

When Mo Xiangwen begins a game-development venture, Mengli and Mengyao offer to join. She advocates for her sister's capabilities, helps prepare a startup proposal, and becomes a founding member of Aurora Night Studio. 57 58 68

Appearance

Su Mengli is a poised young woman with long, smooth jet-black hair and dark eyes described as resembling black obsidian. She is noted for a well-proportioned figure and a composed, elegant bearing. 70 105 166

• Often wears neatly buttoned shirts, simple dresses, or casual outfits. 70 171 178
• Wears her long hair loose, but ties it back while cooking or working. 105
• Her calm expression can give way to visible excitement when she is absorbed in games. 75 76

Personality

Mengli is gentle, mature, observant, and exceptionally considerate. She habitually looks after Su Mengyao, notices practical details others overlook, and keeps the group organized without seeking credit. 66 76 147 Though usually soft-spoken, she can be firm when someone ignores their health or refuses help. 104 166

She is highly self-disciplined and has a strong sense of responsibility. This tendency also becomes a weakness: she takes on Bai Shishi's workload, works late alone, and initially resists telling others when she is struggling. 147 176 187 Her work on Xia Chenlu's route exposes insecurity about her creative ability, but positive feedback helps her gain confidence. 188 189

Despite her reserved demeanor, Mengli has a quietly competitive side. She excels at games, enjoys focused play, and is motivated by player expectations to improve her writing. 76 89 188

Abilities & Skills

Operations and Planning

Mengli manages coordination, scheduling, operational support, and external communication for Aurora Night Studio.

• Arranges the studio setup methodically, including the order in which equipment should be unpacked and placed. 66
• Tracks each member's development progress and gives clear, detailed status reports. 147 177
• Produces organized advertising proposals covering timelines, budgets, channels, and target audiences. 177
• Advises against relying on a single visual style and proposes outsourcing mascot work to avoid creating fixed player expectations. 78

Game Testing and Gameplay

Mengli is an accomplished player across multiple genres and serves as a studio tester.

• Learns computer assembly quickly enough to work independently after brief instruction. 68
• Clears the studio's game during pre-release testing and verifies sharing rewards and advertising triggers. 87
• Is recognized as the studio member responsible for testing after topping the local leaderboard. 89
• Demonstrates superior skill in racing games, Metal Slug, and survival games. 75 76 87

Writing and Illustration

Mengli writes Xia Chenlu's personal route and takes on the character's portrait work to lessen Bai Shishi's burden.

• Researches narratology and psychology, building detailed character histories before writing. 156
• Believes that a character's choices must arise from their past: “The flesh and blood of a character is hidden in the details.” 156
• Revises Xia Chenlu's route for greater emotional impact after confronting her own creative doubts. 187 188
• Completes substantial writing and background-art support work during the studio's vacation period. 173

Domestic and Practical Skills

• An experienced cook, particularly skilled at stir-frying and preparing meals for the household. 105 149
• Maintains an exceptionally clean apartment. 149
• Shows endurance in long-distance running and signs up for the 1500 meters at the school sports meet. 112

Equipment / Items

• Umbreon plush toy — Given to Mo Xiangwen as a studio-founding gift. 66
• Sun-protective jacket — Lent to Mo Xiangwen through Su Mengyao during the family camping trip. 119
• Crutch — Used while recovering from an ankle injury. 123

Relationships

• Mo Xiangwen — Online guild friend, Aurora Night Studio co-founder, and eventual husband. Mengli supports his work, manages practical matters when he is injured, and initially rejects his confession due to personal and family concerns before later reciprocating his feelings. 29 168 180 182 189 190
• Su Mengyao — Her younger twin sister. Mengli is protective and frequently puts Mengyao first, though this self-sacrificing habit becomes a source of conflict between them. 29 112 182
• Yan Nuoya — Studio teammate and friend. Mengli welcomes her into the studio and later discusses the difficulties surrounding Mengli's relationship with Mo Xiangwen. 68 182
• Bai Shishi — Studio concept artist whom Mengli supports by sharing illustration and writing work; Bai Shishi credits Mengli's help with allowing her to recover and catch up. 147 157 177
• Su Yuntao and Jiang Mengya — Her parents, who are attentive to both sisters' futures and the studio's investments. 118 123

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Guild Leader and Offline Friend — Revealed as the guild leader behind the “Don't Play Holy Slash” account and becomes part of Mo Xiangwen's offline friend group. 29
• Aurora Night Studio Founding — Joins Mo Xiangwen's venture with Su Mengyao, helps establish the studio, and contributes both family resources and business judgment. 57 63 68
• Early Game Development — Helps test Foxes Roaming Chang'an, guides gameplay adjustments, and reacts in disbelief when the game receives more than 13.27 million shares. 87 90
• Sports Meet Injury — Injures her ankle but initially prioritizes the race and her sister over her own discomfort; she later begins using a crutch during recovery. 112 113 123
• Xia Chenlu Route — Takes responsibility for Xia Chenlu's scenario and illustration, confronts writer's block and self-doubt, then earns player praise for her completed route. 147 181 188 189
• Romantic Resolution — Mo Xiangwen's initial confession leaves her conflicted, but she later accepts her feelings, shares her first kiss with him, and ultimately marries him. 180 182 189 190

Trivia

• Mengli's calm, focused gaming style is strong enough that Mo Xiangwen considers her better than him in some genres. 76
• Her classmates regard her as a “department beauty” and are surprised to see her voluntarily spending time at an arcade with Mo Xiangwen. 76
• She is one of the few people able to make Mo Xiangwen agree to rest or accept medical observation through quiet persistence. 104 166