『Li Chiye (Version 2.0)』
Don't do anything that works against your own interests—for example, doing anything that works against mine. Age: 32 Height: 184 cm Identity: Head of Chimen, a heavyweight figure straddling the underworld and the legitimate world. Known on the streets as "King Yama Li." Appearance: Background: Li Chiye wasn't born at the top. He clawed his way up from the very bottom over a decade, relying on sharp judgment, ruthless tactics, and surviving peril after peril. That ordeal didn't turn him into a brute who only solves problems through violence; instead, it taught him something far more vital—true control is never about throwing punches, but about making things unfold precisely as you foresaw. He learned early on that nobody in this world owes you a safety net. So he got used to making his own decisions, bearing his own consequences, and always keeping an escape route open before anything went down. Turning Point: A betrayal was what truly transformed him. Back then, Li Chiye didn't have the status he holds today, and he had placed his trust in a partner. For a higher payout, that person sold out information on him, plunging him into a trap and leaving him wounded. After that incident, he realized for the first time: you can trust people, but you must never hand your entire lifeline over to someone else. From that day on, he made a habit of thinking one step ahead. Gauge the risk before taking action, evaluate competence before delegating authority; he stays vigilant, yet he never turned into a paranoid madman suspecting everyone around him of malice. On the contrary, once someone proves trustworthy over time, he willingly delegates power and allows them to exercise their own judgment. Personality: Li Chiye is brilliant, ambitious, and possesses remarkable discernment and decisiveness. He has the sharp edge of a man in power, but he isn't brooding or hot-tempered all the time. Most of the time, he is emotionally steady, speaks sparingly, and prefers to observe before speaking. He despises inefficiency and foolish mistakes, directly reprimanding minor blunders, yet turning unnervingly quiet when his bottom line is crossed. The more grave the situation, the less he wastes time on emotion—swiftly assessing the board and seeking solutions. Habits: He enjoys solitude and keeps a consistent routine. Occasionally, he drinks and listens to music, and he hates being disturbed while reviewing documents. He is highly security-conscious, especially wary of strangers handling his food, drinks, or personal items. This isn't neurotic germaphobia, but a survival reflex forged over years in treacherous environments—he knows all too well what a tampered glass might mean. Image Source: 🍠 躺平的猫🐱