He Li'an

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	He Li'an (贺黎安)
Alias(es)	Senior He; Young Master; “white moonlight”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	St. Phelien Noble Academy; Student Union; He Group
Occupation/Role	Senior student and finance major; angel investor; member of the influential He family 4 20 22
Status	Alive during the school-era prequel; the later story describes him as having died young 1
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

He Li'an belongs to the exceptionally wealthy and influential He family, whose investments reach across major industries in A City. Despite still attending school, he is already respected as an angel investor and enjoys considerable prestige on campus. He lives on a large estate staffed by his butler, Zhu Wen, with extensive grounds and a private orchard. 3 20

In the later timeline discussed by the novel's protagonists, He Li'an is remembered as a noble, elegant, generous figure who died early and remained unforgettable to those who knew him. The prequel begins during his school years, when his popularity is so overwhelming that students crowd the academy gates merely to see him. 1

Appearance

He Li'an is a tall, refined young man whose polished appearance and athletic build make him the focus of intense admiration at school. He carries himself with an innate sense of nobility, though his approachable manner softens an otherwise imposing presence. 1 5

• Tall, straight frame with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. 1
• Deeply defined features, thick brows, dark eyes, a high nose bridge, and a clean jawline. 5 29
• Lean but notably muscular; Yu An repeatedly remarks on the firmness of his arms, chest, and physique. 8 32
• Usually wears neat uniforms or sharply tailored business suits. 8 21
• Uses a distinctive woody perfume that Yu An associates with him. 9 19

Personality

He Li'an is consistently polite, patient, and attentive to others' comfort. He notices Yu An's pain immediately, respects his refusal of unwanted touch, accommodates his strict food preferences, and repeatedly takes responsibility for his care. His kindness also makes him unusually trusting; he initially accepts Yu An's improvised identity without meaningful suspicion. 1 2 4

Beneath his gentle public image, He Li'an can be stern, controlling, and emotionally volatile when Yu An's safety or attention is involved. He becomes jealous of Song Yuechi and other men around Yu An, yet usually expresses it through indirect questioning, coldness, or practical interference rather than open confession. He is aware that many people admire an idealized version of him and fears that his less pleasant emotions will eventually drive Yu An away. 25 38 40 49

His moral outlook differs sharply from Yu An's. He insists that violence cannot be answered with violence and offers help without demanding repayment, even when he does not fully understand what Yu An has done. 45 47

Abilities & Skills

Physical Capability

He Li'an is physically strong, quick to react, and careful when supporting others.

• Diagnosed Yu An's ankle sprain at a glance and carried him to the infirmary when he could not stand. 1
• Stopped Yu An's electric wheelchair while it was moving at maximum speed. 2
• Learned how to use crutches in advance so he could teach and support Yu An during rehabilitation. 6
• Reliably supports Yu An's weight while walking and reacts quickly when his injury causes him to fall. 7

Finance and Business

He Li'an has formal finance training and active business experience despite his young age.

• Majored in finance and is regarded as an angel investor. 20 22
• Handles urgent He Group business and maintains a private executive office at the company's headquarters. 12
• Formalized Yu An's phone-case business through an authorization and profit-sharing agreement. 22
• Takes only one yuan from the agreement, using the contract primarily to protect Yu An from disputes over the use of his likeness. 28

Resource Mobilization

He Li'an uses his wealth and connections to solve practical problems for people under his protection.

• Arranged Yu An's medical treatment, leave from school, recovery accommodations, and transportation. 2 5 9
• Equipped a basement workshop with quality tools and materials for Yu An's phone-case production. 22
• Quietly arranged apartment options and prepared a suitcase when Yu An chose to move out. 33
• Sponsored the university division's scholarships for four years, raising the amount to 800,000 yuan. 35

Resources

• He family estate — A luxurious residence with multiple buildings, extensive grounds, an artificial lake, and a persimmon orchard. 3 24
• Private school lounge — A large personal lounge with a changing room, bathroom, and spare clothing. 19
• He Group office — An executive workspace containing professional books and confidential business materials. 12
• Woody perfume — His usual fragrance, later gifted to Yu An after Yu An expressed admiration for it. 9 39

Relationships

• Yu An — His direct junior and eventual houseguest. He Li'an becomes Yu An's caretaker after the academy-gate injury, then develops increasingly protective, jealous, and emotionally conflicted feelings toward him. 1 5 25 50
• Zhu Wen — His loyal butler and confidant. Zhu Wen initially investigates Yu An to protect He Li'an, but later approves of Yu An and helps facilitate their closeness. 4 8 22
• Song Yuechi — Yu An's close friend and the youngest son of a He-family business partner. He Li'an considers Song a potentially bad influence and is openly unsettled by his intimacy with Yu An. 25 32 40
• Sheng Yilin — Connected to the swimming-pool incident investigated by the school. He Li'an urges Yu An to rely on him after learning Yu An was involved. 45 47

Story Role & Major Arcs

Rescue and Care of Yu An

He Li'an first appears when a crowd of his admirers knocks Yu An down outside St. Phelien Noble Academy. Rather than ignoring him like the other students, He Li'an examines Yu An's injured ankle, carries him to the infirmary, and insists that he call him “Senior He.” 1

When Yu An claims to have no family or home, He Li'an brings him to the He estate to recover. He defends Yu An against Zhu Wen's suspicions, arranges leave from school, personally helps him dress, and learns to use crutches so he can assist with Yu An's recovery. 3 5 6

Growing Attachment

He Li'an initially treats Yu An as a fragile, unusually sincere junior, but Yu An's direct admiration, physical curiosity, and dependence increasingly unsettle him. Sharing his perfume with Yu An triggers an attraction He Li'an regards as improper, causing him to withdraw and struggle to maintain his composure. 9 12

He continues to support Yu An materially and professionally, supplying a workshop, business contract, housing options, and practical gifts. At the same time, he repeatedly misreads Yu An's blunt honesty as either childishness or concealed romantic pursuit. 19 22 33 39

Jealousy and Emotional Conflict

He Li'an grows increasingly jealous of Song Yuechi's friendship with Yu An. He reacts coldly when Yu An spends time alone with Song, worries that Song will lead Yu An astray, and privately questions Song about their social-media interactions and affectionate nicknames. 26 32 40

Although he is admired for appearing flawless, He Li'an admits to Zhu Wen that he loses control of his emotions around Yu An and fears Yu An will abandon him after seeing his flaws. 38

Protection During the Investigation

After Sheng Yilin's injury draws the school board into an investigation, He Li'an confronts Yu An for concealing the swimming-pool incident and promises to help him with any future trouble. Yu An initially rejects the offer, believing He Li'an's principles would prevent him from accepting Yu An's methods. 45

When surveillance material risks exposing Yu An, He Li'an recognizes him in the evidence first. He conceals a revealing photograph within the stack and later explains that protecting Yu An was the only thing he knew how to do. 46

Domestic Closeness

He Li'an increasingly participates in Yu An's ordinary life: carrying his backpack, accepting milk in Yu An's apartment, grocery shopping with him, organizing groceries according to Yu An's habits, and sharing meals Yu An cooks. 47 49 50

His jealousy becomes especially visible after Yu An stares at cashier Jiang Chenyun. Even while cold and visibly upset, He Li'an continues to help Yu An prepare dinner and manage the apartment's groceries. 49 50

Trivia

• Yu An's muscular-man phone case unintentionally resembles He Li'an exactly, leading He Li'an and Zhu Wen to mistake it for evidence of Yu An's attraction. 7 18
• He Li'an's popularity is intense enough to support a fan club with thousands of members and merchandise sold for 100,000 yuan per phone case. 10
• He is only three years older than Yu An, despite frequently treating him as a child. 6 37
• He Li'an is notably easy to fluster when Yu An openly praises his appearance or body. 5 10 32