Ning Yang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ning Yang (宁炀) 1
Alias(es)	Eldest Brother / Big Brother; President Ning 8 9
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ning family; his company and its entertainment-industry businesses 7 9
Occupation/Role	Company president; oversees business interests and entertainment resources 7 9
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Background

Ning Yang is the Ning family’s eldest son and Ning Luo’s biological older brother. Before Luo returned to the family, Yang accepted the entertainment industry’s negative view of him as a troublesome, talentless celebrity and initially regarded him with the same prejudice. 5 6

He helped raise Ning Xibai and was deeply attached to him, which made him resistant to acknowledging Xibai’s jealousy, manipulation, or possible involvement in schemes against the family. 8 9

Personality

Ning Yang is disciplined, businesslike, and accustomed to overworking himself. His father recalls that Yang once drank three jin of baijiu to secure a contract before going to the hospital afterward. 7 He insists that he is not quick to anger, but Ning Luo’s unfiltered inner commentary repeatedly overwhelms his restraint. 7

Although initially cold toward Ning Luo, Yang is responsible and protective once he accepts that Luo is not malicious. He provides professional opportunities, gives practical guidance, transfers him money when he discovers his financial difficulty, and takes Luo’s warnings seriously despite their absurd presentation. 7 8 9

His loyalty to Ning Xibai is a major blind spot. Even after noticing Xibai’s suspicious reactions and receiving accurate warnings from Ning Luo, Yang repeatedly tries to rationalize Xibai’s behavior before beginning a quiet investigation. 7 8 9

Abilities & Skills

Hearing Ning Luo’s Inner Thoughts

Ning Yang can hear Ning Luo’s internal monologue, while Ning Luo remains unaware of this fact. Yang first realizes that nobody else appears able to hear the voice during Ning Xibai’s emotional performance before the family. 6

• Uses Ning Luo’s thoughts as an unexpected source of intelligence, particularly concerning Chen Yan, Chen Chuan’ang, and Ning Xibai. 9
• Must conceal the phenomenon and outwardly respond only to Ning Luo’s spoken words. 7 8
• The ability exposes Yang to Luo’s chaotic jokes, imagined songs, and explicit fictional scenarios, which frequently leave him irritated or embarrassed. 8 9
• Hearing the thoughts does not immediately overcome his emotional bias toward Ning Xibai. 8 9

Business Management and Investigation

As president of his company, Ning Yang has access to entertainment resources, staff, and investigative support. 7 9

• Arranges Ning Luo’s magazine shoot with Lu Tingzhou and provides detailed preparation materials covering the photographer, editor-in-chief, and production process. 7 8
• Uses his assistant to investigate Chen Yan’s background and Ning Xibai’s connection to Chen Chuan’ang. 9
• Employs Chen Yan as his personal secretary not out of trust, but to keep her close while investigating the Chen family’s motives. 9 17

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ning Luo’s Return

Ning Yang encounters Ning Luo at the Ning family villa and is immediately unsettled by Luo’s extravagant inner celebration over the family’s wealth. He initially concludes that Luo may be mentally unstable, but decides that, so long as Luo behaves himself, he can ensure his younger brother lacks for nothing. 5 6

Ning Xibai’s attempt to portray himself as self-sacrificing changes Yang’s perspective. Hearing Ning Luo accurately identify Xibai’s calculated “little white flower” performance forces Yang to question whether Xibai’s humility is genuine. 6 7

Supporting Ning Luo’s Career

At Ning Mother’s request, Ning Yang gives Ning Luo an opportunity to participate in a magazine shoot alongside Lu Tingzhou. Though he frames the decision as a favor to their mother, he personally provides Luo with comprehensive briefing materials and warns him not to waste the chance. 7 8

Ning Luo’s concern over Yang’s health and hair loss unexpectedly affects him: Yang goes to bed early after being told that staying up late could cause baldness, then spends the night unsuccessfully trying to sleep through Luo’s loud inner “singing.” 8

Chen Family Investigation

When Ning Luo internally warns him that Chen Yan’s blind-date interest is a scheme to obtain company documents, secrets, and the company seal, Ning Yang is skeptical but disturbed. Chen Yan then repeats Luo’s prediction nearly word for word by asking to become his personal secretary. 9

Yang agrees to hire Chen Yan as a means of monitoring her. His investigation confirms that she is Chen Chuan’ang’s illegitimate daughter and that Ning Xibai has an excessively close relationship with Chen Chuan’ang, validating Ning Luo’s warnings. 9

Growing Bond with Ning Luo

After noticing that Ning Luo has only 23,000 yuan remaining, largely due to his adoptive mother’s medical expenses, Ning Yang transfers him five million yuan. Luo responds by enthusiastically hugging him and declaring his love. 9

Yang later ensures Luo leaves to sign his filming contract while he remains behind to address the Chen family’s scheme and determine Ning Xibai’s role in it. 10 He continues monitoring Chen Yan rather than confronting her openly, explaining to Father Ning that keeping her nearby is safer than alerting the Chen family. 17

Relationships

• Ning Luo — Biological younger brother. Yang begins with a poor opinion of him, but becomes a reluctant protector after hearing Luo’s thoughts and seeing his warnings prove accurate. He supports Luo’s acting career and financial security. 6 7 9 13
• Ning Xibai — Younger brother whom Yang helped raise. Yang is emotionally loyal to Xibai, but gradually becomes suspicious of his jealousy and his association with Chen Chuan’ang. 8 9
• Father Ning — Father. Yang discusses the Chen family investigation with him and receives support for treating Chen Yan as a potential threat. 17
• Ning Mother — Stepmother. Her request prompts Yang to offer Ning Luo the magazine-shoot opportunity. 7
• Chen Yan — Blind-date partner and personal secretary. Yang suspects that her affection is a façade and keeps her close to investigate the Chen family. 9 17
• Chen Chuan’ang — Associate of Ning Xibai and suspected architect of the plan targeting Yang’s company. 9
• Lu Tingzhou — Actor paired with Ning Luo for the magazine shoot arranged through Yang’s resources. 7 8

Notable Quotes

“Xibai is my younger brother. You’re my younger brother too.” 8

“Since I’ve given you this opportunity, make good use of it. Don’t cause trouble.” 8