Qian Xiulan

Qián Xiùlán (乾秀兰) is the sixth child of the House of Qian. She was born as the third daughter to Qian Zen, the Family Head of Qian, and his mistress, Anna Lisa.
== Background Story ==
=== Early life ===
Xiu Lan was born under the name of Isabella Karina Jati; the name given by her mother, Anna Lisa. Anna was an Indonesian prostitute working for a popular club for higher-ups and rich expatriates. One of her regulars was Qian Zen, the father of Qians, whom accidentally knocked her with a baby girl. In her pregnancies, Anna took some time off from her job and while blackmailed informed Qian Zen about her condition while asking for the 'responsibility' money. She bestowed the name 'Isabella Karina Jati' to her daughter—in hope that her daughter will be as strong as a teak tree. She was promoted as a pimp after Karin's birth. Anna was very, very meticulous about managing the money she gained from her job and the money Zen gave her. She was aware that this blackmail would not be a sustainable earnings, though it was enough for both of them to live in a secluded area in North Jakarta.
In her job, Anna befriended another prostitute from South Korea who shares the same fate and relations to Qian Zen. This leads to Karin also befriended her child; Adrielle, whom she saw as her little sister.
=== Magical Abilities Awakening ===
Karin discovered about her magical abilities quite late—probably in her 10th age in an accident where a classmate mocked her mother's supposedly hidden job—however, words travel fast in among the parents—and set the classmate's hair on fire out of nowhere. Anna always suspected that the money Qian Zen sent to her wasn't out of pity nor responsibility—and she was right. The day after, the Qians came to take her Karin away. Anna was preparing to run away, packing their belongings and book a ferry ticket to her hometown in Singkawang, West Borneo—but she was too late. Too weak of a Muggle against the power of magical wands.
They said she was a wizard and she needed proper training in Wizarding environment. After she turns eleven, she will be sent to wizarding school. "Master will compensate you fairly, if she performs her magic well."
"I couldn't care less with your money," Anna spat. "I want my daughter."
They raised their wands again. Karin didn't understand much about magic back then—but she knew that those wooden sticks means no good for them; especially for her mother. "If I go with you—will you keep my mother safe?"
The agreement goes as follows: Karin will go with them to the Qian households, but she has the access to communicate with her mother. Her mother will be compensated fairly. The Qians will leave her mother alone; safe and sound.
"You will also guarantee the safety of my daughter in that house." Karin remembered how her mother hugged her. In her eyes, her mother was always a strong, reliable mother—but at that time, she felt how the arms around her trembled.
"That," the mysterious wizard replied. "depends on how your daughter behaves in the house."
=== Life with the Qians ===
Qian Zen and Anna Lisa was never bound in marriage—this leads to Karin being one of Qian Zen's child out of wedlock with his mistress. The first thing that Qian Zen did upon her arrival was giving her a new name; a new identity to strip her out of everything that could remind her to her mother. Isabella Karina Jati no more; she was referred as Qian Xiu Lan in the house.
Xiu Lan was very aware that her position in the house was ... risky. She was an ordinary wizard with no particular talent. She wasn't aware of her magical abilities as well; which leads her to being left behind of the siblings in terms of magical abilities. In order to secure her position in the house—she developed a people-pleasing, obeying, and meek demeanor not only to the Father, but also to her siblings and house staff. She hoped that her obedience, at the very least, would keep herself and her mother safe. However, instead of her safety—this leads to her being frequently abused and underestimated in the house.
== Magical Abilities ==
At first, Karin was a rather ordinary wizard. Though she found it easier to learn with hands-on experience, especially in practical subjects like Charms, Transfiguration, or Defense Against the Dark Arts—she never really stood out of the class. That is until she discovered that her true talent lies outside the wand magic. Her magic shares the same characteristic as her very soul—brave, untamed, uncontrolled. The characteristics that she tried to hide in the house of Qians. Due to the nature of her magic, the usage of magical wands bounds her magic unto a certain limit, far from its true potential. At times, when her emotions were quite strong, her magic reached its strongest point and burst through the bounds of a wand—uncontrolled at first; though after she realized her true talent and began training them, they will be her greatest weapon.
== Appearance ==
Karin is the younger copy-cat of her mother, Anna Lisa. She inherited almost all features from her mother, from her pinkish hair to her purple orbs. Due to her mother's slow aging, back in her hometown, they were always mistaken as siblings. However, even upon first look, they both gave different impressions. Maybe because of her personality and long tale of survival in the harsh, red light entertainment, Anna Lisa often gave a mature, sexy, and strong impressions. Karina, on the other hand, were often taken as cute and dollish--though her personality is exactly the opposite.
== Personality ==
At her truest self, Karina is a brave, daring, and cheerful lass. Towards stranger, she is friendly and open to new friends; a true extroverted at heart. Though her appearance may gave the impression of her being a fragile doll; she is actually resillient; with outstanding adaptability to maintain her survival, even in the most unfamiliar environment. To her beloved ones, she is quite protective--especially to her mother, as they only had each other for quite a long time. Their relationship wasn't always sunshine and rainbows--they had their own share of arguements and fight, especially due to Karin's reckless and wild demeanor; clashed with her mother's hard head and traditional views. However, her attachment and love for her mother is her strongest motivation to survive and keep on living--yet also, her biggest weakness.
After she was taken in the Qian household, however, Karin's fiery nature mellowed out in effort to survive. Instead, she began to behave meekly, even close to people-pleasing; even when the members of Qian households crossed the boundaries--due to her being a child out of wedlock. 
== Relationship ==
=== Adrielle Won ===
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=== Qian Jianghua ===
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=== Qian Feng ===
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=== Teois Qian ===
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== Trivia ==
* Her wand was made from maple wood with a phoenix core, 13" long, with supple flexibility.
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