Qin Mu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qin Mu (秦穆)
Alias(es)	President Qin; A-Mu; “Snow Leopard” (Cheng Lang’s nickname) 30 80
Species/Race	Self-aware Original-Work resident; classified as a “mutant” after awakening independent consciousness 75 225
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Weng Group; Qin Dynasty; Qin Group; later the System Space 31 223
Occupation/Role	Head of the Weng Group and Qin Dynasty; Qin Family first-in-line heir; System Space newcomer and prospective task executor 31 228
Status	Alive; remains with Cheng Lang and prepares for cross-world work 230
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Background

Qin Mu was born to Qin Wenyu and Weng Suying, whose marriage was a business arrangement tied to a fifteen-percent share exchange between the Qin and Weng families. Qin Wenyu’s infidelity and Weng Suying’s neglect left their son caught in a hostile family conflict. After discovering the affair, Weng Suying took Qin Mu away from the Qin residence and forced Qin Wenyu to undergo a vasectomy, permanently deepening the feud between his parents. 31

The breakdown of his parents’ marriage left Qin Mu withdrawn, suspicious, emotionally isolated, and lacking security. A psychologist identified him as a child affected by emotional deprivation following the divorce. Weng Suying subsequently spent more time with him, teaching him cooking and corporate-management principles while letting him rotate through departments of the Weng Group. 50 51

While still in college, Qin Mu founded the Qin Dynasty investment firm and earned substantial profits through stock-market investments. After Weng Suying’s death, he inherited the Weng Group and defeated the Qin Family main branch’s attempt to seize it through its shareholding and influence. 31 51

Old Master Qin recognizes Qin Mu as the Qin Family’s eldest legitimate grandson and first-in-line heir. This status, his control of the Weng Group, and his estrangement from the main branch make him a target of resentment among relatives such as Qin Mi and Second Madam Qin. 31 92 93

Appearance

Qin Mu is a tall, exceptionally handsome man whose restrained manner and sharply tailored dark suits give him an intimidating executive presence. His expression is usually unreadable, but his dark eyes and subtle physical reactions often reveal more emotion than his words do. 14 30 47

• Tall and elegant, with long legs and a lean, athletic build 47 72
• Dark, unfathomable eyes and clear whites of the eyes 47 63
• Jade-like fingers 2
• Commonly wears formal black or dark business attire 30 50
• Appears cold and unapproachable in public, but looks markedly softer while cooking or caring for Cheng Lang 51 64

Personality

Qin Mu is quiet, calculating, and difficult to provoke openly. He favors precise retaliation over direct displays of anger, as shown when he allowed the Qin Family main branch to take the compromised Lincheng project before forcing them to absorb its losses. His sparse speech can be cutting when his family, his mother, or Cheng Lang are targeted. 2 31 93

Behind his controlled public image, Qin Mu is intensely insecure about affection. His childhood neglect left him sensitive to rejection and prone to possessiveness, jealousy, and tests of Cheng Lang’s feelings. He openly admits to testing whether Cheng Lang notices and responds to his small schemes, but promises that he will not hurt him. 50 61 98

In private, he is attentive, clingy, and eager for reassurance. He expresses affection primarily through practical care: cooking, arranging transportation, preparing clothes, protecting Cheng Lang’s interests, and quietly making room for him in every part of his life. 51 64 124

Abilities & Skills

Corporate Strategy and Investment

Qin Mu is an accomplished corporate leader and investor who manages multiple major companies while maintaining his position as heir to the Qin Group.

• Founded Qin Dynasty while in college and achieved major stock-market profits 31
• Inherited and manages the Weng Group following Weng Suying’s death 51
• Anticipated the danger beneath the Lincheng project and let the Qin Family main branch take it voluntarily, causing them to bear the resulting losses 2 31
• Uses long-term planning rather than impulsive confrontation; later begins cultivating successors after his three-month disappearance exposes the Qin Group’s overreliance on him 230

Verbal Precision

Though usually taciturn, Qin Mu is highly effective when he chooses to speak.

• Uses family rules, inheritance customs, and hidden scandals to turn Qin Mi’s and Second Madam Qin’s attacks back on them 92 93
• Publicly challenges Qin Wenyu over Xu Manyi’s unborn child after Qin Wenyu insults Cheng Lang and their relationship 90
• Is known within the Qin Family for being able to “choke someone half to death” when provoked 93

Cooking and Domestic Care

Qin Mu is an excellent cook, having learned practical skills at an international training camp and later refined them under Weng Suying’s guidance. 49 51

• Prepares elaborate breakfasts and learns Cheng Lang’s preferred foods 51 64
• Cooks grilled meat, shumai, congee, Longjing pork ribs, and other dishes 49 51 75
• Treats cooking as both a management discipline and a way of expressing care 50 51
• Intends to ensure Cheng Lang has three proper meals whenever he is home 94

Self-Awareness and Task-Executor Aptitude

Qin Mu developed independent self-awareness despite originating in a low-level quasi-modern Original-Work World, an exceptionally rare occurrence. The World Consciousness recognized him as a threat and repeatedly attempted to erase his consciousness. 75 225

• Possesses unusually powerful mental strength, adaptability, and psychological resilience 228
• Completes three months of Newcomer Training with exceptional results and is assessed as a natural task executor 228
• Conceals significant pressure after losing the status, resources, and identity he possessed in his original world 228
• Risks developing a Heart Demon if that insecurity and pressure accumulate without support 228

Relationships

• Cheng Lang — Romantic partner and the person who saved Qin Mu from a sabotaged car accident. Qin Mu initially offers him unrestricted support out of gratitude, then openly pursues him, lives with him, introduces him to the Qin Family as his “beloved,” and follows him into the System Space. 38 47 90 222
• Weng Suying — Mother. Her marriage to Qin Wenyu collapsed after his infidelity; she raised Qin Mu away from the Qin Family, helped him recover from childhood psychological difficulties, and prepared him to lead the Weng Group before her death. 31 50 51
• Qin Wenyu — Father. Qin Mu has remained emotionally estranged from him for years and refuses to maintain a conventionally filial relationship. 30 31
• Old Master Qin — Paternal grandfather. He values Qin Mu as his eldest grandson and heir, protects his position within the family, and is concerned about his isolation and future. 30 31 93
• Qin Mi — Younger Qin Family relative and frequent antagonist. Qin Mi resents Qin Mu’s inheritance status and repeatedly attempts to undermine him, only to be outmaneuvered. 31 32 92
• Assistant Hu — Childhood acquaintance and trusted subordinate. Assistant Hu knows Qin Mu’s history, protects his interests, and urges Cheng Lang to treat him sincerely. 31
• Chu Suiyi and Han Mingchen — Childhood friends and members of Qin Mu’s close circle. Both are protective of him, though their concern can become intrusive toward Cheng Lang. 31 47
• Lu Chengxuan — Admirer whose interest Qin Mu does not reciprocate. Qin Mu warns Lu Chengxuan not to provoke Cheng Lang and later refuses to intervene when Lu faces consequences for his crimes. 39 114

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lincheng Project and Qin Family Conflict

Qin Mu deliberately relinquishes the Lincheng project after learning that a large ancient tomb lies beneath the site. When the Qin Family main branch forcibly takes the project, the discovery turns it into a severe financial loss. Qin Mu calmly confirms that the scheme depended on Third Master Qin’s greed and cooperation. 2 31

At Old Master Qin’s birthday banquet, he protects Cheng Lang’s opportunity to perform despite Qin Mi’s mockery. He also allows Cheng Lang to remain near him despite his friends’ suspicions that Cheng may be connected to the Qin Family conflict. 20 32

Relationship with Cheng Lang

After Cheng Lang saves his life, Qin Mu offers him a villa, luxury car, black card, employment opportunities, and broad personal support. Cheng Lang’s refusal to become dependent on him leaves Qin Mu uncertain about their relationship. 38 39

Qin Mu eventually confronts Cheng Lang directly, demanding either immediate intimacy or a chance to pursue him properly. Their relationship develops from attraction and mutual teasing into domestic partnership, with Qin Mu repeatedly seeking confirmation that Cheng Lang values the real person behind his public image. 47 50 51

During the Lunar New Year, Qin Mu openly introduces Cheng Lang to the entire Qin Family as “my beloved.” He repeatedly prioritizes Cheng Lang over family expectations, including arranging plum blossom cakes for him and publicly establishing that Cheng Lang will stay in his room. 90 92

Awakening and Departure from the Original World

Qin Mu’s self-awareness develops after repeated attempts by the World Consciousness to erase him. Cheng Lang’s intervention in the car accident gives his desire to survive an opening, allowing his attachment to Cheng Lang and resistance to predetermined fate to become fully conscious. 75

After Cheng Lang completes his mission, Qin Mu leaves his original world with him under the pretense of a honeymoon cruise. He awakens in the System Space and learns that his former life was part of a fictional Original-Work World. 222 223

System Space and Later Life

Qin Mu chooses to adapt to the System Space rather than return permanently to his original world. Cheng Lang recreates their former home and familiar vehicles to ease the transition, while Qin Mu begins training to become capable of accompanying him on cross-world missions. 223 224 226

After three months of training, Qin Mu and Cheng Lang return to their original world to reassure their families. Witnessing the Qin Group’s instability in his absence, Qin Mu begins training younger relatives and peers as successors. He and Cheng Lang remain there for a century before finally departing for another world together. 228 230

Notable Quotes

“My beloved.” — Qin Mu publicly introducing Cheng Lang to the Qin Family. 90

“I won’t hurt you.” 50

“Give me a chance to pursue you.” 47