Lin Yao is the part-time counselor for Qin Ge's class at Donghai University. She is a graduate student, three years older than Qin Ge. Feeling guilty about Qin Ge missing a scholarship, she actively finds tutoring jobs for him. She is kind-hearted and dedicated. Additionally, she holds a black belt in Taekwondo, capable of taking down multiple thugs. When Zhao De harasses her, she fights back fiercely. She later becomes intimate with Qin Ge after he saves her from a knife attack. She discovers that his stab wound has healed miraculously overnight. She lives alone in a single apartment. She initially acts like a strict teacher but gradually shows affection for Qin Ge. She is described as having a slender figure but possesses hidden strength.
