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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | He Xiaowu (贺小五) 19 |
| Alias(es) | He Laowu 14 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Elite Law District; Wan Ying's team 19 50 |
| Occupation/Role | Team member and subordinate of Director Wan Ying 19 49 |
| Status | Active 50 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 14 |
Personality
He Xiaowu is loud, curious, and relentlessly nosy, particularly regarding Wan Ying's relationship with Bian He. He eagerly spreads gossip, scrutinizes small details such as Wan Ying's clothing and bite marks, and is usually the first to turn a private matter into a team-wide spectacle. 14 19 27
His irreverence does not outweigh his loyalty. When Wan Ying is endangered or criticized, He Xiaowu acts immediately: he endures injuries to restrain Wan Ying during his berserk episode, calls for help, and later confronts Team Two for slandering his director. 49 50
Story Role / Major Arcs
Shen Qiao's Death
He Xiaowu, then referred to as He Laowu, breaks the news of Shen Qiao's violent death to his dormmates. He presents the details dramatically and frames the death as karma for Shen Qiao's arrogance. 14
Wan Ying and Bian He's Relationship
He Xiaowu becomes one of the most vocal observers of Wan Ying's growing relationship with Bian He. He notices Wan Ying's new cufflinks, brooch, tie, and matching clothing, then correctly identifies the bite mark on Wan Ying's finger as evidence of Bian He's presence in his life. 19
When Wan Ying arrives at the Law District with a visible neck mark, He Xiaowu publicly announces that the director is embarrassed after being bitten by his Omega. 27 He later offers Bian He friendship and promises that the team will protect him whenever Wan Ying is absent, provoking Wan Ying's jealousy. 30
Top-tier Tribe Competition
During the competition against the Top-tier Tribe, Wan Ying orders He Xiaowu to investigate why the opposing Executor has withdrawn. He Xiaowu reports that the Executor's pheromone disorder has flared up severely enough to injure members of his own team. 36
He jokingly suggests that Wan Ying may have fallen for his “sworn enemy,” earning a slap from the irritated director. 36
Bian He's Identity Reveal
He Xiaowu encounters Bian He while Bian He is using a different appearance and pheromone presentation. Mistaking him for someone who had betrayed Wan Ying, He Xiaowu confronts him and calls him “sister-in-law”; Bian He responds with overwhelming pheromone pressure, forcing He Xiaowu and the others to retreat and apologize. 46
He later reports the encounter to Wan Ying, describing the unknown man's pale-blue eyes, intimidating pheromones, and close resemblance to Bian He. He speculates that the man could be Bian He's older brother or another Enigma. 47 48
Wan Ying's Berserk Episode
When Wan Ying enters a pheromone-induced berserk state after being poisoned, He Xiaowu intercepts his attacks and orders others to summon several S-rank Alphas for support. He continues holding the line despite suffering bone-cracking impacts. 49
After Bian He removes Wan Ying from the cafeteria and He Xiaowu receives treatment, he returns to defend Wan Ying against hostile accusations from Team Two. He warns that anyone responsible for Wan Ying's loss of control will face consequences. 50
Abilities & Skills
Combat Endurance
He Xiaowu can withstand and block attacks from a berserk Wan Ying long enough to coordinate a response, though the effort leaves him injured. 49
- Blocks Wan Ying's attacks while Wan Ying is unconscious and releasing unstable pheromones. 49
- Remains focused enough to direct teammates to seek reinforcements. 49
- Receives medical treatment for his injuries before returning to his team. 50
Observation and Social Intelligence
He Xiaowu is highly attentive to interpersonal details, especially those involving Wan Ying.
- Notices changes in Wan Ying's accessories, shirt, tie, and coordinated clothing. 19
- Identifies bite marks on Wan Ying's finger and neck. 19 27
- Recognizes the resemblance between Bian He and the disguised Enigma encountered at the restaurant. 47 48
Relationships
- Wan Ying — His director and team leader. He Xiaowu openly teases Wan Ying but is fiercely protective of him in a crisis. 19 36 49 50
- Bian He — Initially treats Bian He as Wan Ying's “sister-in-law” and offers him the team's protection; later fears Bian He's Enigma pheromone pressure after mistaking him for an impostor. 30 46
- Little Eight — Fellow teammate who joins He Xiaowu in discussing missions and the mysterious Enigma resembling Bian He. 46 49 50
- Elite Law District team — He Xiaowu acts as one of the team's most outspoken members, frequently voicing their curiosity, complaints, and loyalty. 19 27 50
Notable Quotes
“Director, your Omega is too beautiful. I want to be friends with your little brother...” 30
“Don't let me find out what made our boss lose control emotionally. If anyone used underhanded methods, just wait and see.” 50