Li Muchan

Biodata

Background / History

Li Muchan built her business from nothing, eventually heading a group with an annual output value of two to three hundred million yuan and accumulating a personal net worth in the tens of millions. Her friendship with Wan Yu dates back to college; the two subsequently worked at the same company for decades 157 175.

Before becoming involved with Lin Zhe, she maintained a longstanding routine of work, reading, gongfu tea, and yoga. Years of insomnia depleted her energy despite her careful maintenance and use of tonics. The Yellow Millet Pillow restored her ability to sleep well, producing a noticeable improvement in her health, mood, and appearance 157 172.

Appearance

Li Muchan is distinguished by an unusually youthful appearance that repeatedly causes others to mistake her age 150 206.

• Face: Fair, fine-textured skin, soft facial contours, and no visible wrinkles around her forehead or eyes at her introduction 150.
• Eyes and hair: Clear, bright phoenix eyes and dark hair often worn loose or gathered into a bun 155 206 234.
• Build: A curvaceous figure, toned abdomen, shapely legs, and excellent posture developed through years of yoga and exercise 205 236 242.
• Voice: Soft and measured, with a rich, mellow quality 150.
• Clothing: Wears tailored business suits, fitted blouses and skirts, elegant dresses, and coordinated sportswear 172 181 205 242.

Personality

At work, Li Muchan projects authority, sharpness, and a degree of icy reserve. Away from the company, she is gracious and considerate: she waits quietly rather than interrupting Lin Zhe’s work, and she can sustain an easy conversation across their considerable age difference 152 155 157.

She is generous without treating money as a substitute for affection. She supports Dan Teng and Du Huan financially while deliberately giving them personal space. Her care for Lin Zhe’s relatives likewise combines expensive gifts with practical help and sincere attention 205 289 308.

Li Muchan is decisive about romance and refuses to settle for someone she does not want. Despite years of Feng Qiming’s pursuit, she remains unmoved; with Lin Zhe, she takes the initiative and openly confesses her feelings. Her confidence nevertheless gives way to anxiety when she worries that his parents may reject their age difference 203 206 235.

Her protectiveness can override her usual composure. When a group attacks Lin Zhe, she joins the fight with her handbag, then breaks down in tears while checking whether he is injured 203.

Abilities & Skills

Business Management

Li Muchan’s experience makes her an important source of advice for Lin Zhe’s growing businesses 175.

• Offers specific insights into operations, promotion, and business development 175.
• Recognizes the potential of Tengfei Group’s modular housing for future inn branches 182.
• Helps turn her experience with the Yellow Millet Pillow into a rental opportunity by proposing payment of 1,314 yuan per day 155.
• By Chapter 182, more than half of Lin Zhe’s pillow rentals have come through connections involving her 182.

Networking and Negotiation

Her professional and social connections give Lin Zhe access to customers, construction options, and assistance with local difficulties 182 252 282.

• Introduces Wan Yu to the Yellow Millet Pillow rental service 158.
• Helps Lin Guoxia sell Tenfold Tonic Soup to Wan Yu and six executives, generating orders for 330 vials 214.
• Shares contacts in Nchang with Wu Xiaolin to support her tonic business 243.
• Contacts Huang Liying on Lin Zhe’s behalf and later secures Uncle Tian’s help in resolving Lang Jingang’s shop inspection problem 252 282.

Long-Distance Running

Li Muchan is an experienced amateur marathon runner with strong endurance and technically polished running form 214 236.

• Has run for fifteen years and typically enters at least two or three full marathons annually 216.
• Recorded a full-marathon personal best of 3 hours, 48 minutes at the previous year’s Rao City event 214.
• Advises Lin Zhe on pacing, safety, and warm-ups before his first full marathon 255.
• Completes the 2024 Rao Marathon alongside him, crossing the finish line hand in hand 259.

Yoga and Cooking

• Yoga: Longstanding practice contributes to her posture and physical conditioning 157 205.
• Cooking: Makes noodles that Lin Zhe praises above the company cafeteria chef’s cooking. His enjoyment encourages her to study cooking further; she later prepares breakfast for him 236 299.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yellow Millet Pillow — Relieves her longstanding insomnia and allows her to enjoy eight hours of high-quality sleep each day 155 172.
• Tenfold Tonic Soup — Uses the tonic as part of her health routine and gives it to Lin Zhe before the Rao Marathon 214 255.
• Running collection — Keeps a dedicated room with a large cabinet holding at least seventy or eighty pairs of running shoes 243.
• Mini — Lends the car to Lin Guoxia for her business activities 213.
• Treading the Clouds shoes — Receives a pair from Lin Zhe and praises their cushioning, support, fit, and comfort 284.
• Carved wooden figurine — A handmade gift from Lin Zhe depicting her; she is moved by the effort behind it 242.

Relationships

• Lin Zhe — Romantic partner and business collaborator. Their relationship progresses from an existing acquaintance to mutual affection and intimacy. His forms of address change from “Auntie Li” to “Sister Li” and finally “Mumu” 151 202 203 205.
• Dan Teng — Her son, with whom she shares an easygoing, friend-like relationship. He calls her “Old Li,” supports her relationship with Lin Zhe, and continues joking with his friend after they become a couple 150 205 206.
• Du Huan — Dan Teng’s girlfriend. Li Muchan approves of her, supports the couple financially, and treats her as family, including taking her shopping as “mother and daughter” 150 205.
• Wan Yu — Close friend since college and longtime colleague. Wan Yu recognizes both the improvement in her health and the depth of her feelings for Lin Zhe 157 214.
• Han Li and Lin Guodong — Lin Zhe’s parents. Their initial discomfort over the age gap gradually gives way to acceptance as they come to trust Li Muchan’s sincerity toward their son and themselves 210 289 308.
• Lin Guoxia — Lin Zhe’s aunt. Li Muchan lends her a car, gives her a designer bag, introduces customers, and arranges a beauty-club membership; the two become close 213 252 308.
• Huang Liying — Close friend and influential Rao City contact who assists with matters concerning Lin Zhe 182 252.
• Feng Qiming — Neighbor and persistent unwanted suitor. Li Muchan rejects his advances and tells him to stop sending gifts to her company 235.
• Wang Kang — An admirer from her running club. After learning of his involvement in Lin Zhe’s marathon injury, she regards him as an enemy and continues refusing to acknowledge him even after Lin Zhe accepts his apology 236 259 284.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Connection to Lin Zhe’s System

Li Muchan’s affection and happiness trigger rewards for Lin Zhe, rather than documented cultivation or level advancement of her own 202 203.

Notable Quotes

“I don't know why I fell for a young man the same age as my son, either. But I really do like you.” 203

“Then come back soon. Drive slowly and stay safe. I'll be waiting for you at home.” 203

“I hope we can reach the end of our lives hand in hand too.” 259