# Ling — The Big Four character guide

> Ling in The Big Four by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ah Ling

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-we-hear-more-about-li-chang-yen

## Who they are

A Chinese servant who works for Li Chang Yen.

## Relationships

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Ling is a servant or assistant connected to the Big Four, interacting with Poirot in a subordinate role.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Ling is a servant or assistant connected to the Big Four, interacting with Poirot in a subordinate role.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Ling is a servant or assistant connected to the Big Four, interacting with Poirot in a subordinate role.

## In the story

### [X: We Investigate at Croftlands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/chapters/x-we-investigate-at-croftlands)

Ah Ling, the Chinese servant, questioned about the curry and the window; reacts with terror when shown the Big Four symbol.

### [The Dying Chinaman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/chapters/xvi-the-dying-chinaman)

A dying Chinaman, identified as Ingles's servant, who has Hastings's name and address; he whispers cryptic Italian words before dying.

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