Ling Liehuang is a tall, handsome military officer with sharp features, thick eyebrows, and a chiseled jawline, matching 1970s beauty standards. He rescued Xin Qi from a thief on the train by dislocating the man's arm and subduing him. He is calm, observant, and carries an aura like a panther hunting silently. He grew up in a military compound with Zhang Tianlei and is now returning to Beijing. He checks Xin Qi's luggage to identify her for hospital admission, learning she faked illness. Despite his distant demeanor, he feels a strong urge to protect her. He accepts wild walnuts as a life-saving favor gift and remains silent during the car ride, assessing Xin Qi with a scrutinizing gaze.
