Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Liang Jiaming (梁加明) |
| Alias(es) | Director Liang; President Liang; “Uncle Liang” |
| Type | Neutral character |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Director at his company; guest and associate of the Su Household; co-developer of the racetrack project 449 507 |
| Occupation/Role | Businessman, corporate director, strategist, investor, and racing-project manager 449 463 519 |
| First Appearance | 445 |
Appearance
Liang Jiaming is a middle-aged man whose unassuming appearance outside work contrasts with a highly polished corporate presence. At formal meetings, he wears tailored suits and carries himself with a composed, authoritative manner. 449 472
- Tall, upright build. 472
- Often wears a tailored black suit, white shirt, and dark-blue tie. 472
- Keeps his hair meticulously combed. 472
- Has a sharp, scrutinizing gaze that makes Su Bai feel as though Liang can see through deception. 450 453
- Draws open admiration from female employees for his appearance and business reputation. 478
Personality
Liang is observant, skeptical, and difficult to deceive. He notices inconsistencies in Su Bai’s résumé, unexplained absences, suspicious associates, and the discrepancy between Su Bai’s public image and demonstrated competence. Rather than accept easy explanations, he investigates and repeatedly tests Su Bai’s judgment. 450 451 533
He is disciplined and demanding, particularly about punctuality, meeting preparation, risk assessment, and accuracy. His management style is stern, but it is paired with practical guidance: he explains procedures, corrects weaknesses, and expects Su Bai to learn from mistakes. 449 471 474
Although initially cold toward Su Bai, Liang gradually recognizes his abilities and becomes a supportive partner. He remains cautious even after reaching an understanding, choosing to assist Su Bai while continuing to watch him closely. 515 536
Abilities & Skills
Corporate Strategy and Investment
Liang possesses extensive business experience, capital reserves, industry connections, and strategic judgment.
- Identifies résumé irregularities and evaluates employees through direct questioning and observation. 450 451
- Uses capital and industry contacts as leverage in investment and share-acquisition negotiations. 463
- Proposes share-based voting for major decisions while retaining supervisory authority over daily management. 463
- Assesses market position, company strengths, weaknesses, competitors, and development strategy before major meetings. 470 474
- Specializes in finance, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning for a new company. 519
Negotiation and Leadership
Liang leads discussions with a calm but forceful approach, balancing preparation with pressure tactics.
- Presents detailed risk-management plans during the DJI Group warehouse-partnership negotiations. 480
- Demands a one-day decision from DJI Group to force a timely response. 481
- Organizes internal briefings on market potential, legal risk, and cooperation models. 482
- Plans to use his influence and Su Bai’s market insights to defend Su Bai’s place in the DJI collaboration. 485
- Allows Cha Suyang to attend an internal meeting under strict limits on when and how long he may speak. 478
Racing
Liang is an experienced and highly capable racing driver with strong technical awareness.
- Takes an early lead against Su Bai through fast reactions and refined cornering control. 495
- Analyzes driving lines and vehicle suspension during simulator training with Su Bai. 515
- Gives Su Bai instructions for using the gravel runoff area to reduce speed during a brake failure. 497
- Deliberately collides with Su Bai’s out-of-control car to stop it, placing himself in danger to save him. 497
History
Liang enters the Su Household’s affairs as a business director and associate of Elder Su. He immediately treats Su Bai as a potential risk rather than accepting the young master’s reputation or explanations at face value. He is also openly dismissive of Chen Ming, refusing to return the latter’s greeting; the reason for this hostility is not disclosed. 447
After noticing inconsistencies in Su Bai’s résumé and employment history, Liang summons him to his office for an interrogation. He warns Su Bai that the company does not tolerate idlers or dishonesty, then continues investigating Su Bai’s strange movements, associates, and absences from the Su Household Estate. 450 451 453
Rather than ending contact, Liang agrees to spend several days observing Su Bai. During this period, he becomes an exacting mentor: he questions Su Bai’s business claims, tours Cha Suyang’s company, teaches management principles, and subjects Su Bai’s proposals to scrutiny. Su Bai’s knowledge of the Su family, company operations, and market opportunities gradually causes Liang to reassess his first impression of him. 454 457 462
Liang later negotiates a partnership with Su Bai to acquire additional company shares. He requests a 3% stake to Su Bai’s 5%, citing his capital and resource network, and proposes proportional voting on major decisions while supervising Su Bai’s daily work. 463
He leads the proposed warehouse-transfer cooperation with DJI Group. Liang prepares the risk-management plan, negotiates directly with Director Jiang Runfa, and pushes DJI Group for a rapid decision. When DJI directors question Su Bai’s role, Liang plans to use his influence and Su Bai’s market value to preserve their joint position. 480 481 485
After racing Su Bai at a racetrack, Liang intervenes when Su Bai’s car suffers steering and brake failures. He follows Su Bai into the gravel runoff area and crashes his own vehicle into Su Bai’s spinning car to stop it. The incident strengthens their personal bond and leads them to confront the racetrack’s management failures together. 495 497 502
Liang and Su Bai initially pressure racetrack owner Liu Qiangdong over corruption and safety issues, but later agree to support reform rather than take direct control. Liang subsequently co-leads planning for the racetrack’s management, risk controls, youth racing courses, charity initiatives, and longer-term development. 503 507 509 514
By the time of their later projects, Liang no longer accepts rumors that Su Bai is merely a spoiled playboy. He confronts Su Bai about the contradiction between his public image and his actual business, crisis-management, and racing abilities. After Su Bai explains that he concealed his intelligence to avoid becoming a target, Liang begins secretly supporting him while still monitoring him. 533 536
Relationships
- Su Bai — Initially a suspicious observer and strict mentor; later becomes Su Bai’s business partner, racing companion, and supporter. Liang saves Su Bai during the racetrack accident and eventually accepts his explanation for concealing his abilities. 450 497 533 536
- Elder Su — A cordial associate of the Su Household. Elder Su approves of Liang’s mentorship of Su Bai and asks Liang to keep an eye on him. 466 535
- Chen Ming — Liang responds to Chen Ming’s greeting with open indifference; the source of their apparent grievance is not revealed. 447
- Li Liangde — Liang’s loyal assistant, who carries out his orders, reports on Su Bai’s condition, and assists with meeting preparation. 472 473
- Cha Suyang — A business rival and later collaborator. Liang permits Cha to address an internal meeting under strict conditions, and the two later work alongside Su Bai in a new company. 478 520
- Jiang Runfa — DJI Group director who negotiates with Liang over the warehouse-transfer partnership. 480 481
- Liu Qiangdong — Racetrack owner pressured into reforming the venue; Liang later works with him and Su Bai on its development plan. 503 507
Trivia
- Su Bai’s system assigns him the task of finding Liang a girlfriend within one month. 467
- Liang reportedly admires intelligent, independent women. 469
- His first meeting with Su Bai at the company occurs in a bathhouse, where Liang notes that neither of them is maintaining a work persona. 449
- Liang’s outwardly ordinary appearance causes Su Bai not to recognize him at first. 449