Wu Xiuli

Biodata

Background / History

Jiang Tian's Disappearance

Before Jiang Tian disappeared, Wu Xiuli was one of the best workers at a textile mill. Her wages supplemented Jiang Chenglin's income as a skilled factory technician, allowing their family of four a reasonably comfortable life 3.

The couple exhausted their savings searching for their son. Wu Xiuli became ill from grief and cried so much that she nearly lost her sight; the textile factory eventually dismissed her. After her eyes improved, she began working as a nanny in the city. Jiang Chenglin also suffered a disabling leg injury while distributing missing-person notices 2.

Despite their neighborhood's deterioration and the departure of many neighbors, Wu Xiuli and her husband stayed in their old home so Jiang Tian would know where to find them if he returned 12.

Housekeeping Work and Reunion

Wu Xiuli worked at an affluent villa for almost six months, receiving room and board plus five thousand yuan per month. She endured the mistress's repeated insults because she needed money for Jiang Wan'er's approaching university education. Years of strenuous work had also left her with chronic lower-back strain 4.

When her back pain flared during cleaning, the homeowner pretended to help her before making sexual advances and offering money. She refused, threatened to call the police, and tried to escape. Jiang Tian broke through the front door as the man attempted to assault her 4.

Recognizing her son after ten years, Wu Xiuli touched his face to reassure herself that he was real and then embraced him in tears. When the homeowner falsely accused her of seducing him, his wife attacked her. Jiang Tian intervened, but Wu Xiuli persuaded him to spare the woman. He then insisted that his mother quit and leave with him 5.

Family Reunion and Police Confrontation

Wu Xiuli accompanied Jiang Tian to the Su Group to collect Jiang Chenglin, only to find him being beaten by fellow security guards. Jiang Tian killed the three attackers and revived his father with spiritual energy. Horrified by the killings, Wu Xiuli urged her son to surrender in the hope of receiving a lighter sentence 6 7.

Back home, Jiang Tian explained that he had spent the missing decade training under a mountain master. He healed Jiang Chenglin's disabled leg, bringing Wu Xiuli to tears of happiness. She and Jiang Wan'er prepared a celebratory meal featuring the children's favorite dishes 8 9 10.

When armed police came to arrest Jiang Tian, Wu Xiuli stood in front of him and protested. After he overpowered the officers, she stopped him from killing them. She and Jiang Chenglin later placed themselves between their son and armed reinforcements ordered to shoot him; Jiang Chenglong's arrival interrupted the confrontation 13 14.

Jiang Chenglong subsequently explained that Jiang Tian had helped capture a spy and earned the Guardian of the Nation Medal. Wu Xiuli initially encouraged her son to join the Special Security Bureau, believing it offered stable employment, but withdrew her support when he explained the danger of its missions 16.

Demolition Threat and Financial Relief

Brother Leopard's demolition gang threatened the family home and shoved Wu Xiuli and Jiang Chenglin to the ground. Jiang Tian returned before the attack escalated further, fought the gang, and destroyed its heavy machinery while his mother anxiously warned him about the attackers' weapons 24 25.

As Jiang Tian began bringing home expensive purchases, Wu Xiuli questioned where the money came from and reminded him not to break the law. Later, he gave her a gold necklace and entrusted her with his two-hundred-thousand-yuan reward for New Year expenses 28 46.

She initially refused the reward because she believed he had risked his life to earn it. After he persuaded her to accept, she promised to keep what remained after household expenses for his future marriage, then began urging him to find a wife 47.

Appearance

Wu Xiuli is described as an attractive, full-figured middle-aged woman whose appearance bears the effects of hardship 4.

• Face: Faint forehead lines and signs of aging; Jiang Tian notices that she looks much older than before his disappearance 4 5.
• Hands: Roughened by work 4.
• Makeup: Usually wears none 4.

Personality

Wu Xiuli places her family's needs ahead of her own comfort. She tolerates humiliating treatment to fund her daughter's education and initially hesitates to abandon her housekeeping wages even after being rescued. Her attachment to Jiang Tian remains intense after their reunion: she repeatedly watches and holds him as though afraid he will disappear again 4 5 6.

She believes in lawful conduct and repeatedly restrains Jiang Tian's violence, although fear for his safety briefly makes her consider encouraging him to flee arrest. She is also traditional about employment and marriage, associating a government position with stability and better marriage prospects. Once she learns that the proposed job could endanger him, however, she immediately prioritizes his survival 7 13 16 28 47.

Abilities & Skills

Textile Work

• Was regarded as one of the textile mill's best workers before illness and dismissal 2 3.

Housekeeping and Cooking

• Performs cleaning and laundry duties as a paid housekeeper 4.
• Prepares a substantial family celebration meal with Jiang Wan'er, including her children's favorite foods 10.
• Chronic lower-back strain can cause severe pain, particularly in rainy weather, sometimes leaving her unable to straighten her back 4.

Equipment / Items

• Gold necklace — A gift from Jiang Tian 46.
• Reward bank card — Holds Jiang Tian's two-hundred-thousand-yuan reward for household and New Year expenses; she intends to save the remainder for his marriage 46 47.

Relationships

• Jiang Chenglin — Husband. They search for their missing son together and share the financial burden of supporting the family 2 3.
• Jiang Tian — Son. His disappearance devastates her; after his return, she protects him from authorities and repeatedly persuades him to spare others 2 5 13 14.
• Jiang Wan'er — Daughter. Wu Xiuli works to provide for her university education, and the two cook and maintain the home together 4 10 12.
• Jiang Chenglong — Special Security Bureau officer who explains Jiang Tian's service and delivers his reward. His recruitment proposal briefly wins her support 16 46.

Notable Quotes

“Silly boy, if we moved, what would you do if you came back and couldn't find your home?” 12

“It's all right for us to be poor, but you must never break the law or do anything wrong. Understand?” 28