Ye Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Chen (叶辰)
Alias(es)	Live-in Son-in-Law; Young Master Ye; heir of the Imperial Capital Ye Family
Gender	Male
Age	25 135
Height	180 cm 135
Affiliation	Imperial Capital Ye Family; Jiangnan Daheng Group; formerly the Tang Family household through marriage
Occupation/Role	Fortune Protagonist; live-in son-in-law of the Tang Family; controller of Jiangnan Daheng Group
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 135

Background / History

Ye Chen spent three years as Tang Qiuyue's live-in husband. He had concealed his background by claiming to be an orphan; this later became a source of humiliation when the Tang Family dismissed his claim that he could provide a ten-billion-yuan contract. He married Tang Qiuyue when Elder Tang was seriously ill, and the elder's health improved soon afterward. For much of those three years, Elder Tang was the only Tang relative who treated Ye Chen favorably. 143 160

At the end of the three-year period, Ye Chen's subordinate informed him that the Imperial Capital Ye Family had purchased Jiangnan Daheng Group for him and expected him to return to take over the family. Ye Chen instead chose to remain in Jiangnan, intending to deal with his deteriorating marriage and establish control there. 135

His mother, Ye Qingmei, leads the Ye Family, while his aunt Ye Qingling is married into the Imperial Capital Wang Family. The Ye and Wang families are described as exceptionally powerful financial forces. 148

Appearance

Ye Chen is a 180 cm, 75 kg man. 135

• He is often described as having a gloomy or darkened expression when confronting Su Bai or the Tang Family. 263 316
• He presents himself in designer clothing and an expensive watch when confronting Su Bai at the Tang residence. 330

Personality

Ye Chen is proud of his concealed heritage and deeply resentful of being treated as a powerless freeloader. Once his connection to the Ye Family becomes active, he frames his time in the Tang household as an identity he has outgrown. 142 143

His pursuit of Tang Qiuyue becomes increasingly possessive. He repeatedly interprets her business dealings and time with Su Bai as betrayal, even when she and Elder Wu explain that they are working on Tang Group projects. His accusations, public scenes, and refusal to trust her accelerate the collapse of their marriage. 137 316 317 318

Despite his hostility toward Su Bai, Ye Chen shows genuine concern for the Tang Family's safety. He prevents Lin Tianji from further harming Tang Shan and refuses Lin Tianji's proposal to use the Tang Family as leverage against Su Bai. 204 225

Abilities & Skills

Live-in Son-in-Law Protagonist Halo

Ye Chen possesses the Live-in Son-in-Law Protagonist Halo, which activates after his three-year term ends. His listed special physique also describes him as “versatile and wealthy.” 135

• His potential is listed as 99, with luck of 85 and charm of 87. 135
• He is identified by Su Bai's system as a Fortune Protagonist. 135
• His panel lists no combat strength. 135

Antiques Appraisal

Ye Chen's stated interest in antiques includes an ability to distinguish genuine items from fakes. 135

• He attempts to use an acquired calligraphy painting to regain Elder Tang's favor, but Elder Tang distrusts him after Ye Chen previously caused him to lose face at the birthday banquet. 288

Domestic and Driving Skills

His listed hobbies include laundry, cooking, and racing. 135

• During his three years with the Tang Family, he was expected to perform household work and was demeaned as a live-in freeloader. 152 160
• His profile specifically distinguishes his racing ability from Xiao Fan's amateur driving. 135

Affiliations and Resources

• Imperial Capital Ye Family — Ye Chen is its heir; the family purchases Jiangnan Daheng Group for him after his three-year trial period. 135
• Jiangnan Daheng Group — The group is brought under the Ye Family and placed under Ye Chen's control; Wang Heng serves as his local executive. 142
• War God Hall — Ye Chen forms a tentative alliance with Mu Han, accepting treatment for his poison in exchange for intelligence. 244
• Elder Wu — An Earth Grade expert assigned to protect Ye Chen. 183

Relationships

• Tang Qiuyue — His wife and fellow member of the Tang household. Ye Chen attempts to preserve their marriage, but his suspicion of her relationship with Su Bai drives her away. 137 268 318
• Su Bai — Primary rival. Ye Chen blames him for his humiliation, business losses, poisoning, and the breakdown of his marriage. 136 170 274
• Elder Wu — Protector, adviser, and loyal associate. Elder Wu repeatedly defends Ye Chen, investigates threats, and tries to restrain his impulsive actions. 181 183 310
• Wang Heng — Executive of Jiangnan Daheng Group and Ye Chen's subordinate. Ye Chen grows suspicious after Wang Heng becomes inaccessible and later fails to support his accusation against Su Bai. 142 227 313
• Mu Han — War God Hall operative who provides Ye Chen with an antidote while leveraging his dependence on future doses to influence him. 244 274
• Lin Tianji — Initially a potential ally against Su Bai. Their relationship becomes strained when Ye Chen refuses to endanger the Tang Family and fears being implicated in Lin Tianji's crimes. 203 204 225
• Lin Fan — A prospective ally seeking revenge on Su Bai. Ye Chen considers cooperating with him after Elder Wu witnesses Lin Fan's strength. 291
• Elder Tang — Once Ye Chen's main supporter within the Tang Family, but eventually disowns him after repeated confrontations concerning Su Bai. 160 309
• Tang Shan — Tang Qiuyue's brother and an outspoken opponent of Ye Chen's marriage. 152 268

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return of the Ye Family Heir

Following the end of his three-year trial, Ye Chen gains control of Jiangnan Daheng Group but stays in Jiangnan rather than returning to the Imperial Capital. He seeks to reveal his identity, restore his standing, and keep Tang Qiuyue from Su Bai. 135 142

Tang Family Humiliation

Ye Chen's claim to wealth and influence is dismissed by the Tang Family, while Su Bai's ten-billion-yuan deal and valuable birthday gift win over Tang relatives who had once supported Ye Chen. At Elder Tang's birthday banquet, Ye Chen is publicly mocked as Su Bai arrives alongside Tang Qiuyue. 143 163 164

Poisoning and Hospitalization

After being given the Thousand-Blade Ten-Thousand-Ant Pill, Ye Chen suffers severe recurring agony and requires hospitalization. Mu Han later provides a pill that relieves his condition, but warns that the toxins will recur without further treatment. 181 183 244 274

Conflict with Su Bai and the Tang Group

Ye Chen suspects Su Bai of exploiting Jiangnan Daheng technology and attempts to expose him through Wang Heng. The attempt collapses when Wang Heng refuses to make an unsupported accusation, leaving Ye Chen publicly discredited before Tang Qiuyue and Su Bai. 307 308 313

Collapse of His Marriage

Ye Chen repeatedly confronts Tang Qiuyue over her work with Su Bai, accusing them of infidelity. Tang Qiuyue ultimately rejects his attempts to control her, asserts her dignity as Tang Group's president, and chooses to leave with Su Bai rather than Ye Chen. 268 316 318

Trivia

• Ye Chen's listed intelligence is 135, while his comprehension is 70. 135
• His listed hobbies unusually combine antiques appraisal, household work, and racing. 135
• Su Bai's system repeatedly grants rewards when Ye Chen's anger and hatred rise, making Ye Chen an inadvertent source of benefits for his rival. 163 166 170 268