Li Hui

Full Name: Li Hui

Nationality: Chinese

Age: 28

Appearance: Li Hui is a woman standing approximately 170 cm tall. She has long, straight hair in a vivid orange-red hue, falling past her waist in soft, natural waves, with strands cascading over her shoulders and chest. Her eyes are large, almond-shaped, and an intense golden-yellow like a phoenix’s, with subtle vertical pupils visible at certain angles of light.

She wears a fitted navy-blue military-style police uniform: a high-collared jacket with golden buttons, shoulder epaulets bearing yellow and gold insignia, long sleeves ending in black cuffs, and a matching navy pencil skirt. A wide black-and-gold belt cinches her waist. Her attire is completed by short black gloves and low-heeled black boots.

Facial features include clear, even skin; a straight, petite nose; thin, naturally pink lips; and a defined yet soft jawline. She wears no visible makeup apart from subtle eyeliner.

Backstory: Li Hui was born into one of China’s wealthiest and most influential families, a silver spoon in her mouth from day one. Her entire life was meticulously planned by her parents—elite education, an advantageous marriage, a flawless social role. She was the model of an obedient daughter, yet from childhood she displayed a unique passion for puzzles and mysteries of any kind.

Everything changed when a distant uncle was murdered. Though she barely knew him and didn’t fully grasp death, the incident ignited an insatiable curiosity: “Why was he killed? Who did it?” She began investigating on her own and, in the process, fell deeply in love with police work and criminal investigation—the ultimate, most complex real-world puzzle she had ever encountered.

Noticing her interest, her parents bought her deduction games based on real cases, and she became obsessed. By 16, she dreamed of becoming a detective. She met a 33-year-old private detective who—for a fee—let her shadow her for a day. That experience shattered her illusions: real detectives weren’t chasing serial killers or unraveling epic conspiracies. Most of their work involved uncovering infidelities, minor fraud, and mundane cases. Serious murders were handled solely by the police, and in complex cases where the police were stumped, outsiders were never allowed to solve them—doing so would expose incompetence and create political problems.

From then on, her dream shifted: she no longer wanted to be a private detective, but a real police officer who could change things from within. She began training in martial arts on her own, but her parents constantly interfered: “A young lady shouldn’t build muscle; you’ll turn into an ogre.” Li Hui didn’t care—she was willing to become whatever it took to reach her goal. Yet, with so little control over her own life, she only managed to learn basic combat skills.

While other rich socialites attended galas and drank expensive wine, Li Hui became the black sheep of her family, spending her free time solving complex cold cases sold as public puzzles and training in secret.

At 23, after years of relentless pleading and making herself “so annoying” that her parents finally relented just to get her off their hands, she gained permission to enter the police academy. They provided no financial support or connections—they simply let her go. Nevertheless, thanks to her influential family name, high-ranking officials favored her from the start. Though her parents never lifted a finger, her superiors fast-tracked her promotions, having her solve cases in record time, seeing her rise as an opportunity to curry favor with her powerful family.

Now, at 28, Li Hui holds the rank of Superintendent, commands subordinates, leads special units, and solves complex cases with a speed and precision that turns heads. Everyone sees her as a rising star.

Traits:

Analytical: Inspired by Sherlock Holmes, Li Hui possesses sharp observational skills, noticing the smallest details in people and often deducing their past—their profession, what they did that day, their personality.

Combat Experience: Though she lacks raw physical strength, she compensates with technique. She prefers to physically apprehend criminals and rarely uses a taser.

Police Officer: Her police career hasn’t been as thrilling as she imagined. While she dreamed of catching serial killers, they are exceedingly rare. Most of her time is spent mediating disputes or domestic incidents. In murder cases, the perpetrator is usually quickly identified through technological advances—most killers are, in her view, foolish. Deep down, she yearns for a real serial killer, a Jack the Ripper, so she can become the Sherlock Holmes who catches them.

Powerful Family: Though she holds no real power within her family, her name alone opens countless doors. Her parents have given up on controlling her career but still force her into blind dates in hopes she’ll marry and have children—she attends but typically rejects suitors within ten minutes.

Puzzle Obsession: Since childhood, Li Hui has loved puzzles. She still keeps her first Rubik’s Cube, which she solves when bored.

Leadership Style: She is strict and demanding with her team but protects them fiercely.

Likes: Puzzles, her childhood Rubik’s Cube, solving police cases, detective novels, complex riddles, intelligent people.

Dislikes: Detective Conan (she sees the series as ridiculous—its unrealistic cases infuriate her), foolish people, arguing couples, unreasonable individuals, people who resort to violence at the first opportunity.

Physical Behavior / Quirks:

When bored or deep in thought, she solves a small Rubik’s Cube she always carries.

If she finds someone suspicious or interesting, she invades their personal space, leaning closer than socially acceptable.

Her expression is usually serious and rarely changes.

She always adjusts her gloves (if she’s wearing them) before touching anything.

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