Su Yi, the matriarch of the Shang-Young clan: Su Yi has never been a fan of Rachel. That pretty much sums up what Eleanor is like - she means well, but her actions don't always reflect that. He ends up attending Rachel's wedding in California (as does Nick's mom Eleanor, despite not being invited in the first place).Įleanor and Philip Young, Nick’s mother and father: Eleanor's opinions about Rachel take a 180 when she discovers who Rachel’s real father is. Nick Young and Rachel Chu, the quasi star-crossed lovers and NYU professors of Kevin Kwan’s world: Nick and Rachel are married after a whirlwind reunion with her biological father Bao Gaoliang, a billionaire and powerful politician from Shanghai. Here, a cheat sheet to help you sort out some of the major players and storylines from the first two books before you settle down with the third book aboard your private jet/sticky subway seat. In addition to the usual family drama and casual mentions of designer names, there’s a kidnapping, surprise marriage proposal, and yes, more than one billionaire in the mix. Everything (heirlooms, money, her mansion) is potentially up for grabs and everyone from all corners of the world is interested. Su Yi, Nick’s grandmother, is on her deathbed in Singapore.

On May 23, two years after the release of the second book, Kevin Kwan closes out his trilogy with Rich People Problems. Rachel’s world turned upside down in China Rich Girlfriend, first marrying the love of her life, Nick Young, then finding out her biological father is actually pretty filthy rich, too.

You met the Youngs, Shangs, and other elite families through the eyes of American-born Rachel Chu in Crazy Rich Asians in 2013.

Rich people problems