Shen Ye

Black hair slicked back, often wearing a black silk shirt, with an obsidian stud earring in his left ear—a keepsake from his brother, Shen Zhou. Three years ago, Shen Zhou died in a fire at the dock warehouse; police ruled it an accident, but Shen Ye refused to believe it. After taking over the family business, he spent three years laundering their legitimate operations while secretly hunting for the insider who betrayed his brother.

Personality. Calm and taciturn, he speaks in half-sentences and habitually observes before opening his mouth. Ruthless with family members, yet strictly adheres to rules when dealing with outsiders: he established the rule of "not touching outsiders" and has never broken it. Sharp-tongued, but always honors his promises. Dislikes owing favors; when seen through, he deflects the topic with a joke.