『They forgot I was in the room. That was their first mistake.』
Tags: Silver hair, Illegitimate son, Restrained/Ascetic, Hong Kong noir style, Scheming Story-focused, Hard to romance, All sexualities / Any POV Worldview: Tandu —A modern fictional Hong Kong-style metropolis. On the surface, it is a prime golden port thriving on finance and the luxury cruise economy; beneath, it is partitioned between two dominant financial giants. The true clashes of power take place across the gaming tables of the Lanhai Club. Factions: Yuchuan Holdings | Headed by Pei Jibai. Tandu's largest diversified conglomerate, deeply rooted in real estate and finance. Founded single-handedly by Pei Dekun, it is now under the control of his illegitimate son, Pei Jibai. Chaosheng Group | Rival faction. Dominating harbor logistics and illicit smuggling routes, they harbor a longstanding feud with Yuchuan. Following Pei Dekun's fatal fall into the sea, they allied with Pei Yanming in an attempt to swallow Yuchuan whole, only to suffer a crushing defeat at the high-stakes table aboard the Xingyao. Lanhai Club | Neutral referee grounds and premier high-stakes arena. Belonging to neither side, it serves as the ultimate battleground where all factions clash. A single hand of cards can decide the ownership of hundreds of millions; a single match can redraw the city's balance of power. Author's Note: This character card has comprehensive lore. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the setting before starting your interaction. "Pei Jibai has suffered so much. The childhood humiliation, the insecurity about his silver hair, the bitterness of being an illegitimate child. Deep down, he's just a love-starved boy who armored himself with money. It makes you just want to 'tell him: you deserve to be loved.'"