Zhang Yuanqing

Biodata

Background / History

Childhood and Family Life

Zhang Yuanqing’s father died in a car accident while he was still in elementary school. His mother did not remarry; she brought him to Songhai City and entrusted his upbringing to his maternal grandparents while pursuing her career 107.

Although his mother later bought a spacious apartment, Zhang Yuanqing preferred to remain with his grandparents rather than live in a largely empty home. His mother worked long hours and traveled frequently, offering financial support that he usually declined because his relatives already provided enough spending money 101 107.

Unexplained Condition

Zhang Yuanqing suffers from recurring episodes whose cause doctors could not identify. Special medication obtained abroad by his mother initially prevented episodes when taken regularly. As his condition worsened, he recognized that the medicine was losing effectiveness and considered increasing his dosage. Outwardly, he blamed his exhaustion on Jiang Yu’er keeping him up late to play games 99 176.

Lei Yibing’s Parcel

During a spring weekend morning, Jiang Yu’er tried to enlist Zhang Yuanqing’s help in disrupting her blind date. He attempted to follow her after breakfast, but his grandmother stopped him with a raised broom and threats to break his legs. He retreated to his room and messaged his aunt that she would have to attend alone 111.

An unexpected parcel then arrived from Hangcheng in neighboring Jiangnan Province, with no sender listed. Inside were a black card and a letter signed by Lei Yibing. Lei described the object as potentially life-changing, admitted that he could not control it, and expressed confidence that Zhang Yuanqing could master it 99 111.

Appearance

• At home: Wears cotton or padded slippers 99 105.
• Going out: Changes into a black T-shirt, an outdoor jacket, and running shoes when preparing to accompany Jiang Yu’er 141 145.

Personality

Zhang Yuanqing is playful and quick with teasing remarks, particularly around Jiang Yu’er. He defends her reluctance to date and jokingly offers himself as a replacement candidate for his grandmother’s matchmaking. His bravado has limits: he promptly backs down when his grandmother threatens him, and his aunt’s pleading does not persuade him to risk her anger 111 115.

He also uses theatrical humor in ordinary conversation, reporting his failed attempt to leave home through a mournful poetic quotation before explaining plainly what happened 111.

Abilities & Skills

Social Prowess

• Quickly wins over Jiang Yu’er’s blind dates and sustains lively conversations about subjects ranging from public welfare to world affairs 125 164.
• Uses this conversational skill to divert a date’s attention away from his aunt, allowing her to spend the meeting sipping her drink and using her phone 164.

Equipment / Items

• Black card — An ID-sized object that appears metallic but feels unusually warm and smooth. Faint silver cloud patterns border its edges, while a detailed Black Moon imprint occupies the center. Lei Yibing sends it to Zhang Yuanqing as a gift after failing to master it himself 99.
• Lei Yibing’s letter — Delivered with the card in a yellow envelope. Addresses him as “Yuanzi” and invokes their brotherly bond when explaining the gift 99.

Relationships

• Jiang Yu’er — His younger maternal aunt, only four years his senior. They play games together and cooperate in diverting her unwanted blind dates 111 115 176.
• Maternal grandmother — His caregiver and the household’s strict authority. She provides meals and spending money but firmly prevents him from interfering with Jiang Yu’er’s matchmaking 107 111.
• Maternal grandfather — A retired criminal investigator with whom he lives. Maintains a regular routine of sleeping at ten at night and rising at six in the morning 151.
• Mother — A successful businesswoman who supports him financially and obtains medication for his condition, but is frequently absent because of work 101 176.
• Father — Died in a car accident during Zhang Yuanqing’s elementary-school years 107.
• Lei Yibing — A close associate who calls them brothers and entrusts him with the mysterious black card 99.

Notable Quotes

“Why not arrange a blind date for me? This melon is plenty sweet.” 107