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Na Dong

Na Dong

"To look over Fuyao Beimei well, you have to love the people. I hope they know how much I have loved to lead them."

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

She is a thin, but in other wise good health for her age, with only a slight hunch. She has a gentle, slow gait these days.

Body Features

Naturally slightly tan. Heart-shaped face.

Identifying Characteristics

Light birthmark on left side of neck.

Apparel & Accessories

In her age, Na tends toward grays and navy blues, loose clothing that hangs off her frame. She has just started using a black, simple cane.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born December 27th, 2084, Na was the third of five children to two local entrepreneurs in Yidu. Although their tech repair services took them far and wide, Na and her siblings were raised by her Uncle. Her childhood required her to be independent and a peacemaker between her siblings and her cousins. Although not naturally studious, she maintained above average marks in school, and was able to be accepted to the University of Strausbourg to earn her bachelors and masters in Business Administration.
Originally wanting to be to close to her family, she applied for a managerial position in Fuyao Glass Industry Group. However, due to her foreign education, the leadership of Fuyao asked if she would be willing to take a position in Fuyao Beimei. The pay, including housing and regular trips back home being accommodated, seemed like an adventure she could not miss out. At the age of 26, Na moved her life across the world to help manage the corporate nation.
Na's management style was curiously compassionate, one that her superiors did not understand. It wasn't that she was sweet and friendly, but her pragmatism was rooted in a protective nature and a sympathetic ear. As much as she kept a straight face with most Fuyaoans, the citizens couldn't help but feel heard, which endeared most everyone to her. It took the better part of a decade before the leadership began to recognize the success of Na's tactics.
Na ended up marrying another of the Fuyaoan elite in 2117, Isaac Kwong. He and his family had been more entrenched in Fuyao Beimei since the early 2020's. Both held prestigious positions in Fuyao, but Na's career was the one who really flourished. Neither felt the need to have their own children, being very invested in their local families and in the people who they lead. Na would say with a grin sometimes, "With some employees, their children enough for one person."
In May of 2138, Na was named the Chief Executive of Fuyao Beimei by the voting investors.
In June of 2161, Na indicated that she would be looking to retire, and the investors would vote on her successor.
On November 4th, 2161, Na announced that Tao Lin would be named her successor. Soon after, Na and her husband went to travel back to Fuqing for an extended vacation.

Gender Identity

Female.

Sexuality

Heterosexual.

Education

Bachelors of Business, University of Strausbourg
Masters of Business Administration with an International Focus, University of Strausbourg

Employment

Na has spent all of her working life after university with Fuyao, living in Fuyao Beimei.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Na was able to increase the productivity of the least productive production line team merely by holding weekly picnic lunches with them and listening to their feedback.
In 2140, Na convinced the investors to reintroduce English-speaking podcast programs in through the monitored internet services.

Failures & Embarrassments

Outside of Fuyao, Na Dong is more recognized for her dismissive comments about concerns expressed from international community about the working and living standards in Fuyao Beimei. What Fuyaoans interpret as thoughtful and protective, outsiders have interpreted as dismissive. She has garnered no trust from outside nations.

Social

Social Aptitude

Na is one who is willing to listen more before speaking. She tends to be stoic and contemplative, though a clever joke will get her to smile. When she's angry, which these days is rare, she barely speaks at all. Her former employees have known to avoid her when she is too quiet.

Relationships

Hallie Kwong

Niece (Vital)

Towards Na Dong

4

Honest


Na Dong

Aunt (Important)

Towards Hallie Kwong

4

Honest


History

Na Dong has secretly always wanted to promote another woman to take her place, and having knowing Hallie since she was little, she always had her preference. Hallie was a very eager pupil, and learned a lot. Although not as personable as Na, she was definitely as clever, present, and resourceful thanks to all of those lessons passed on throughout the years.

Nicknames & Petnames

When the two are with family, Hallie calls Na "Aunta", as if it's her name.

Relationship Reasoning

Na is Hallie's niece through marriage.

Commonalities & Shared Interests

Both have a natural business savvy.

Wealth & Financial state

Within Fuyao, Na still owns a 4 bedroom home, and her executive retirement gives her access to housekeeping staff and the ability to ship in foods that would be exotic to Fuyao Beimei.
She and her husband own a condo in Hong Kong and a spacious home in Fuqing.
Na may not be able to live extremely lavishly, but she and Isaac are definitely more comfortable than the rest of the world.
Year of Birth
2084 78 Years old
Birthplace
Yidu, Fuqing, China
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Fuqing, China
Gender
Female
Eyes
Stark brown
Hair
Flat white, stringy waves down to her shoulder
Height
5'5"
Weight
101 lbs
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
English, French, Fuqing dialect, Fuyaoan pidgin(only spoken), Mandarin

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