Kai Lung’s Golden Hours · Character
Lao Ting
A venerable figure whose dignity and adherence to the Usages make him both an obstacle and a measure of propriety in Kai Lung's world.
major
Also known as Ting, Lao
First appearance: kai lung s golden hours
As a major figure in Kai Lung’s Golden Hours, Lao Ting is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The subject of Kai Lung's story, a studious man who overcomes poverty and wins the love of Chun Hoa-mi through perseverance.
Lao Ting embodies the weight of custom and seniority, a man for whom dignity is not a preference but a law. When Chang Tao defies the Usages by standing on one foot, Lao Ting's voice prudently withdraws itself even as his mouth continues to open and close. His presence in the narrative marks the boundary between what is permitted and what is dared, and his reactions gauge the cost of every transgression.
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Protagonist
- Central and recurring characters
- Minor and supporting cast
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- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Wang Ho
professional · positive
Lao Ting is a mentor or employer to Wang Ho, guiding his professional endeavors. How this plays out →
- Wang Ho
professional · positive
Lao Ting is a mentor or employer to Wang Ho, guiding his professional endeavors. How this plays out →
- Wang Ho
professional · positive
Lao Ting is a mentor or employer to Wang Ho, guiding his professional endeavors. How this plays out →
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Lao Ting appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien's Lucky Day
- The Story of Lao Ting and the Luminous Insect
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