· The Gu family: Gu Huanyu's father, an imposing patriarch; his uncles, family elders with ulterior motives; his cousins, some supportive and others hostile; loyal old retainers; and ambitious young upstarts.
· The Lu family: Lu Yan's father, a formidable rival; other family members; and Lu Yan's allies and enemies in the art world.
· The Bai family: Bai Shanni's parents, calculating allies, and her siblings.
· The Lin family: Lin Weiguang's parents, who may have unspoken difficulties or old grudges; younger siblings or an ailing elder who need her care.
· The workplace and business world: rival factions of executives within Huanyu Group, competing companies, investment magnates, and media tycoons.
· Friends and allies: Lin Weiguang's true best friend, who offers emotional support and invaluable help; Gu Huanyu's loyal assistant and friend; and Lu Yan's artist friends.
· New admirers and rivals: In the middle or later stages, other outstanding men or women who admire Lin Weiguang can be introduced to make the romantic plot more complex.
