Bo Miao

Biodata

Background / History

Bo Miao is Bo Hanmo and Bo Zhe’s younger sister. She first meets Fang Yao when their grandmother brings the siblings to confront Bo Hanmo’s new wife. Hearing Fang Yao’s unspoken thoughts frightens Bo Miao, who initially regards her sister-in-law with suspicion 1 14.

Bo Miao had hoped her friend Chen Qing would marry Bo Hanmo. Fang Yao’s thoughts about Chen Qing’s alleged surveillance and plans against the family make Bo Miao question that friendship. She begins calling Fang Yao “sister-in-law” and later resolves to stop using the affectionate nickname “Qingqing” for Chen Qing 4 14.

Personality

Bo Miao is playful with Bo Zhe and quick to tease him, though the two look out for each other 12 19 27. She grows openly affectionate toward Fang Yao, shopping with her, seeking her company, and defending her against Chen Qing 16 28 48 49.

Her trust in people she likes can cloud her judgment. She initially excuses Chen Shengtian’s behavior and offers him money for a proposed business, even as her family questions his intentions. Once she hears him describe his scheme, she confronts him herself 32 33 36 37.

Abilities & Skills

Hearing Fang Yao’s thoughts

• Bo Miao can hear Fang Yao’s inner commentary, including warnings about people around the family. Fang Yao does not initially know Bo Miao can hear her 1 4 14.
• She uses what she hears to reassess Chen Qing and Chen Shengtian, though she does not immediately accept every warning about her boyfriend 4 34 36.

Physical training

• Bo Miao joins the survival training Fang Yao organizes for the younger members of their circle. Its initial emphasis is running and escaping danger rather than fighting 48 65 68.
• She later joins the group defending Fang Yao and Bo Hanmo from Yang Aotian’s men 188.

Relationships

• Fang Yao — Sister-in-law. Their fearful first meeting develops into a teasing, affectionate bond; after Chen Shengtian’s betrayal, Bo Miao wants Fang Yao’s opinion on future suitors 1 37 47.
• Bo Hanmo — Eldest brother. He protects Bo Miao, investigates Chen Shengtian, and funds a business venture for her while withholding the allowance Chen could exploit 33 34 36.
• Bo Zhe — Second brother. They bicker and prank each other, but he is fiercely protective when he distrusts her boyfriend 12 31 99.
• Chen Shengtian — Former boyfriend. Bo Miao supports his proposed company before overhearing him admit he pursued her for the Bo family’s assets; she then attacks and rejects him 33 36 37 38.
• Chen Qing — Former friend whom Bo Miao once wanted as a sister-in-law. Bo Miao distances herself after Fang Yao’s warnings and is humiliated when she later overhears Chen Qing’s concealed relationship and plot against Bo Hanmo 4 48 115.
• Yang Qi — Family friend who shields her when Chen Shengtian tries to strike her. Their embrace leaves them both embarrassed 38.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Preventing the divorce — Bo Miao helps keep Fang Yao occupied with an outing instead of letting her go to the marriage registry, then quietly confirms to Old Madam Bo that the divorce has not happened 10 12.
• Chen Shengtian’s deception — Despite her family’s doubts, Bo Miao insists on seeing the evidence herself. She hears Chen boast about exploiting her, confronts him, and learns he had prepared drugged wine for her 34 36 37 38.
• Preparing for danger — Fang Yao includes Bo Miao in a group training regimen because she fears the people around her may face fatal danger. Bo Miao tries to avoid the early sessions but continues training with the others 48 65 68.
• Uncovering Chen Qing’s plot — While out with friends, Bo Miao overhears Chen Qing and Yang Aotian reveal their relationship and scheme against Bo Hanmo 115.