Wiki & Encyclopedia: Dressed As The Bankrupt Prince's Vicious Ex-girlfriend

A young woman who transmigrated into a novel. She currently inhabits the body of the original villainous girlfriend. She is observant, cautious about maintaining her persona, and feels guilty about the male lead's circumstances.

The male protagonist of the novel. A brilliant former genius with an IQ of 160 who lost his company and wealth. He is currently working manual labor jobs (construction and logistics) while living in a basement, exhibiting extreme patience and devotion to his girlfriend despite her abuse.

The novel's heroine, a prominent socialite from the capital who eventually rescues the male lead from his downfall.

An elderly man who sells watermelons by the underground passage. He is friendly and enjoys conversing with passersby, eventually befriending Ruan Yu and offering her a seat for her stall.

A tall, striking art student from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He is friendly, charismatic, and takes an overt interest in Ruan Yu's artwork, serving as a catalyst for Lu Chengyun's jealousy.

A young, caring woman who is in a relationship with Lu Chengyi. Despite her genuine concern for him, she often finds his behavior frustrating and impulsive.

Lu Chengyun's former junior and a co-founder of their defunct company. He is fiercely loyal, currently successful in a corporate position, and views Lu Chengyun as a mentor and idol.

A colleague of Lu Chengyun. A blue-collar worker who offered his meager personal savings to assist with Lu Chengyun's medical bills.

A wealthy and powerful figure from the social elite ('Capital Circle Prince'). He is a patient currently staying in a hospital, cold and composed, but displays possessive and romantic interest in Ruan Qian. He is often misunderstood by others due to his stoic demeanor.

A character who works as an artist/illustrator, accepting various commissions to draw portraits. She is currently Ruan Qian's romantic partner/interest. She is expressive, often gets jealous, and has a quick temper but is easily placated.

The current head of the powerful and mysterious An Group. He is Lu Chengyun's biological father, characterized by a cold, business-like demeanor and a refusal to interference in his son's current hardships.

The aged patriarch of the An family and Lu Chengyun's grandfather. He deeply values family legacy and is visibly distressed by his grandson's descent into poverty, frequently clashing with his son over his treatment of Lu Chengyun.

An acquaintance of Lu Chengyun who works in the modern, youth-oriented internet industry.

An artist and the girlfriend of Lu Chengyu. She is affectionate, caring, and takes the initiative in managing her boyfriend's grooming and skincare routine.

A corporate professional who has been working away for several months, resulting in a tanned complexion. He is generally indifferent to his own appearance but allows his girlfriend to take care of his skincare.

A famous actor mentioned for a comparison in appearance.

A prestigious figure in the art world, serving as the Dean, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Chairman of the China Artists Association.

An esteemed artist and dean at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He is professional, encouraging, and serves as a mentor figure, providing guidance to Ruan Yu on her painting techniques.

A beautiful, red-clad woman who is fleeing from an influential elite family to avoid an unwanted arranged marriage. She is charismatic, resourceful, and helps Ruan Yu with her street painting business.

The male protagonist, who is affectionate and attentive toward his girlfriend, Ruan Kui.

The female protagonist who is passionate about art and maintains a close friendship with A-Qiao.

An assertive friend of Ruan Kui who is well-connected in the local art world and protective of her friend.

A professional man who works for the An Corporation. He is Ruan Zheng's romantic partner and shows deep affection for her.

A protective, hot-tempered individual who supports Ruan Zheng. She is vocal and aggressive against those she perceives as threats.

An Boyuan's half-brother (paternal side), who is an illegitimate son and a competitor for the family inheritance.

A woman from the powerful Su family, mentioned as a potential marriage candidate for the An family.

A young woman in a relationship with Lu Chengxuan. She struggles with intense anxiety and insecurity, persistently viewing herself as an expendable 'extra' in a story who will eventually be discarded when the main heroine appears.

A wealthy and physically fit man from the capital circle. He is assertive and seemingly serious about formalizing his relationship with Ruan Ding through marriage, much to her alarm.

The male protagonist. A devoted and attentive partner who takes care of the couple's household responsibilities. He is working toward building a stable foundation, such as buying a car, to eventually marry Ruan Ding. He is playfully and affectionately nicknamed 'Crown Prince' by Ruan Ding.

A refined, middle-aged woman in her fifties, described as having the air of a classic beauty. She is observant, wary of Ruan Yu's true intentions, and deeply protective of her son, Lu Chengyun.

Lu Chengyun's grandfather, who resides in their hometown. He has previously noted Ruan Yu's materialistic upbringing.

A new neighbor who moves in next door. He appears friendly but exhibits behavior that immediately draws suspicion and jealousy from Lu Chengyun.

The wealthy, sycophantic parents of Li Weisheng. They act out of fear of the An family's social standing, prioritizing an apology to An Boyuan over seeking justice for their son.

Lu Chengyong's girlfriend who is caring and patient towards him, often expressing her affection through cooking and simple domestic moments.

Ruan Yong's boyfriend who, while deeply affectionate and attached to her, displays a complex and potentially manipulative personality, particularly regarding his involvement in local conflicts behind the scenes.

The female protagonist, currently in a romantic relationship with Lu Chengxi. She is characterized by her naive and somewhat innocent personality, often feeling overwhelmed or flustered by the intensity of her partner's affections.

The male protagonist, who is in a stable relationship with Ruan Zhao. He is a tall, protective, and caring figure who often displays a composed exterior while being deeply attentive to his partner's needs.

The female protagonist and girlfriend of Lu Chengxi. She is a close friend of Su Jingqiao and has been acting as a stand-in for her at arranged dates, a practice she believes is merely helping a friend.

The male protagonist and boyfriend of Ruan Jie. He is deeply possessive and finds Ruan Jie's habit of standing in for others at blind dates extremely frustrating and inappropriate.

The male lead who is having a conversation with his girlfriend, Ruan Qian, and is currently in a state of physical discomfort, which leads to an intimate request.

Lu Chengxuan's girlfriend, an aspiring artist and painting enthusiast who is nervous yet devoted to her boyfriend.

A woman who is cautious about her partner's intense emotional needs; she tries to soothe his insecurities while feeling somewhat overwhelmed by his clingy behavior and unexpected desires to solidify their relationship through marriage.

A man who is deeply attached to his girlfriend and suffers from significant relationship insecurity; he is impulsive and desperate to ensure she stays with him, using marriage and home ownership as ways to lock in their future together.

An artist struggling with an intense workload from competition pieces and customer commissions. She is cautious about her financial independence within her relationship.

A rival to both Lu Chengyu and An Boyuan, who serves as the primary target for the scheme orchestrated by Ruan Qian.

The female protagonist, an artist who is dedicated to her work and deeply devoted to her boyfriend. She is humble, slightly insecure about her own flaws, and appreciative of her partner's care.

A highly respected and influential figure in the art world, associated with the China Artists Association. He offers Ruan Yu an opportunity to enter the association, seemingly out of favor to Lu Chengyun.

A long-time classmate and colleague of Lu Chengyun. He is one of the few people who understands Lu's history and temper. Despite any personal reservations or moral discomfort, he complies with Lu's requests out of deep-seated loyalty.

A prestigious, senior member of the China Artists Association. He is highly influential and viewed as someone capable of fast-tracking admission for aspiring artists, though Ruan Yu refuses to leverage this connection.

The female lead who is in a relationship with Lu Chengxu. She is hesitant to intertwine their finances, particularly regarding property ownership, though she deeply loves her partner.