Xue Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xue Chen (薛晨)
Alias(es)	Jade-Faced Fox 2
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dawn International (former head); Tianchen Group; B University; Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society 2 112 190
Occupation/Role	Businessman, investor, university student, and entrepreneur
Status	Alive; reborn after his death in his previous life 2
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

First life and rebirth

In his previous life, Xue Chen rose from nothing to become the wealthy head of Dawn International, eventually building a personal net worth of nearly ten billion. He was admired within the business world as the “Jade-Faced Fox.” 2 112

His success ended in betrayal. Liu Qianqian—whom he had believed to be his wife—and Xue Hao conspired with other relatives to poison and murder him for his estate. Before dying, he learned that Liu Qianqian had been involved with his younger brother and that Niu Niu, the daughter he had raised, was not biologically his. His death was publicly reported as gas poisoning, while most of his estate was donated to the state; only property was left to his daughter Xue Ling. 1 2

Xue Chen awakened in the past on the day of his parents’ funeral, four days after their fatal car accident. Unable to save them, he resolved to expose those responsible and take revenge himself rather than rely on others. 2 5

He hired underworld figure Fan Tianwen to investigate Yu Jiaqi and the people connected to his parents’ deaths. Though initially cold and isolated by grief, Xue Chen began accepting support from Lin Ran and the Lin family. 5 6

When Xue Hao later attacked him with a knife, Xue Chen narrowly avoided a fatal wound and was hospitalized from blood loss. Despite the assault, he chose to give Xue Hao another chance rather than pursue merciless retaliation. 9

Hong Kong Island investments

After graduating high school, Xue Chen travelled to Hong Kong Island, both to honor his parents’ wishes and to leave behind the worst of his past. 9

He initially raised capital through gambling, using his extraordinary hearing to identify dice results and card values. His consistent wins drew attention from casino owners, who blacklisted him and warned nearby casinos about him. 4 11

Xue Chen redirected his gambling proceeds into the stock market. He invited Qin Zhou, Xie Tian, and others to invest, promising returns with unusual confidence. 14 During the Hong Kong Island stock crash, he emerged with a net worth exceeding one billion U.S. dollars, earning recognition as a business prodigy. 57

His growing reputation brought him into contact with powerful Hong Kong Island families and business figures, including the Xie, Fang, Huo, and Wan households. He remained cautious about relying too heavily on anyone else’s influence, repeatedly refusing offers that would compromise his independence. 21 23 24

University and business expansion

Xue Chen entered B University’s Finance Department as S City’s provincial top scorer. He was made temporary class president and maintained his studies despite his increasingly large business interests. 59 107

At university, he joined the struggling Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society. After criticizing its unfocused presentation, he offered to finance a themed exhibition and helped the club build its standing on campus. 112 114

He continued to expand his commercial ventures with Xie Tian, discussing factory production, VCD sales, advertising, and contracts. By this stage, others addressed him as “President Xue,” and he represented Tianchen Group in official business negotiations. 124 190

As Tianchen developed, Xue Chen became a target for mainland business elites, foreign financial groups, and individuals seeking to exploit his assets or connections. He refused to be pressured into selling his Blank Securities and relied on his own judgment when navigating increasingly dangerous financial disputes. 158 159 182

In the future shaped by his actions, Tianchen’s online marketplace accelerated mainland development and encouraged major electronics companies to join its platform. 200

Appearance

Xue Chen is a refined and exceptionally handsome young man whose appearance often leads others to mistake him for the heir of an influential family. He usually dresses neatly and formally, pairing a scholarly bearing with an aloof composure. 105 119

• Distinctive phoenix eyes. 14 150
• Often wears white shirts, black dress pants, black leather shoes, and tailored-looking clothing. 119
• Wears an expensive mechanical watch gifted by Fu Hengzhou. 108
• Projects an aristocratic, composed presence even when presenting himself as an ordinary student. 105

Personality

Xue Chen is highly guarded due to the betrayal and murder he suffered in his first life. He distrusts sudden kindness, recognizes manipulation quickly, and prefers to keep his plans concealed until he has secured an advantage. 103 107 146

His ruthlessness is tempered by a strong sense of responsibility. He wants those responsible for his parents’ deaths to pay, yet he refuses to hand his revenge entirely to others. He also forgives Xue Hao after the attempted stabbing and continues to help people he considers worth supporting, including Tang Xin, Zhou Guosheng, and Huang Bowen’s club. 5 9 38 114 171

Xue Chen is independent to the point of stubbornness. He rejects lucrative employment offers, refuses social pressure from student organizations, and avoids being absorbed into powerful families’ plans for him. 24 108 112

Although generally restrained, he has a teasing side around trusted friends such as Lin Ran and Xie Tian. He also becomes visibly flustered and competitive when Fu Hengzhou provokes him. 131 154 171

Abilities & Skills

Financial Strategy and Investment

Xue Chen possesses exceptional commercial instincts, stock-market knowledge, and risk assessment. His success after the Hong Kong Island stock crash establishes him as one of the novel’s most formidable young investors. 22 57

• Predicts the potential of Cloud Phoenix Pharmaceuticals. 22
• Raises investment capital from Qin Zhou, Xie Tian, and their circle. 14
• Survives the Hong Kong Island stock crash with a fortune exceeding one billion U.S. dollars. 57
• Writes a praised analysis of the Shi City stock-market crash. 193
• Withholds and selectively sells Blank Securities despite pressure from domestic and foreign buyers. 182
• Uses his business experience to guide Tianchen’s manufacturing, advertising, and expansion. 124 193

Gambling and Extraordinary Hearing

Xue Chen’s hearing allows him to distinguish information that ordinary gamblers cannot, including dice outcomes and card values. 11

• Wins heavily at underground casinos through dice betting. 4
• Predicts gambling outcomes with enough consistency to alarm casino management. 11
• Is blacklisted by Mr. He’s casino and reported to nearby establishments. 11
• His ability is difficult to use repeatedly once casinos recognize and monitor him. 11 14

Analysis and Investigation

Xue Chen is skilled at reading motives, linking incomplete information, and identifying potential threats before they fully emerge.

• Hires Fan Tianwen to investigate Yu Jiaqi and obtains evidence concerning his family’s secrets. 5 6
• Identifies Liu Qianqian’s attempts to use Zhao Yuting and others to approach him. 108 113
• Warns Yu Ling about Xiang Lanxin’s possible revenge plans. 163
• Quickly recognizes that Liu Yumei’s actions are likely part of a wider scheme. 158
• Maintains a low profile when attention would endanger his plans. 158 196

Academic Knowledge

Despite being a freshman, Xue Chen demonstrates broad knowledge beyond finance.

• Provincial top scorer from S City. 59
• Holds extended discussions on economics, physics, modern history, and theoretical subjects without falling behind Chen Chongwen. 104
• Understands tea appreciation through time spent with his father. 105
• Uses his knowledge of art, antiques, and exhibition planning to assist his university club. 114 125

Athletic Ability

Xue Chen displays strong athletic instincts despite trying not to reveal too much of his ability.

• Dodges Xue Hao’s knife attack, avoiding a more serious injury. 9
• Wins a horse race against Qin Zhou and Fu Hengzhou. 32
• Scores perfect tens on his first six shooting attempts during training. 57
• Demonstrates exceptional basketball skill and coordinated play with Chen Chongwen. 160

Relationships

• Xue Chen’s parents — Their deaths are the central catalyst for his rebirth-era actions; he remains deeply affected by being unable to prevent their trip and fatal accident. 2 5
• Liu Qianqian — Former wife from his previous life and one of his betrayers. She helped orchestrate his murder for wealth and later attempts to manipulate her way back into his life. 1 2 108 113
• Xue Hao — Relative and participant in the betrayal of Xue Chen’s first life. He later attacks Xue Chen with a knife, but Xue Chen chooses to give him a chance. 1 9
• Lin Ran — Neighbor, childhood friend, roommate, and one of Xue Chen’s most dependable companions. Lin Ran and his parents provide care after the deaths of Xue Chen’s parents. 5 38 59
• Fu Hengzhou — Business partner and eventual romantic partner. Fu Hengzhou persistently pursues Xue Chen, protects his business interests, and ultimately shares a committed future with him. 24 36 159 201
• Xie Tian — Close friend, investor, and business partner from Hong Kong Island. Xue Chen mentors him in business while Xie Tian repeatedly offers support and protection. 14 124 165 193
• Qin Zhou — Friend and early investor who develops unrequited feelings for Xue Chen. Their relationship remains important despite Qin Zhou eventually stepping back. 14 33 37
• Chen Chongwen — Roommate, associate, and admirer whose interest in Xue Chen is apparent from their earliest meetings. Xue Chen remains cautious but works closely with him. 59 103 109
• Yu Ling — A younger-sister-like friend whom Xue Chen protects and advises. She trusts his judgment and is openly hostile toward people she believes may harm him. 69 73 163
• Fan Tianwen — Underworld figure hired by Xue Chen for information. Fan Tianwen respects Xue Chen’s calmness and future potential. 5 6
• Huang Bowen and Qin Yu — Fellow members of the Miscellaneous Essays and Curious Stones Society. Xue Chen supports their exhibition and helps stabilize the club. 112 114

Notable Quotes

“I prefer taking revenge myself.”
— Xue Chen, refusing to let Fan Tianwen handle his enemies for him 5

“No one can resist the allure of money. Even those with deep family fortunes will take risks when the profit exceeds ten percent.”
— Xue Chen 182

Trivia

• Xue Chen dislikes public attention and regularly leaves Xie Tian to handle reporters and business entertainment. 190 196
• A library is donated to B University in Xue Chen’s name without his prior knowledge. 138
• He initially states that he does not like men when Fu Hengzhou proposes adding him to his household register. 36
• He later regards meeting Fu Hengzhou in this life as one of the greatest strokes of luck he has ever received. 201