Bian Guanyue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Bian Guanyue (边关月) 7
Alias(es)	Guanguan, used by her maternal grandparents and relatives 88
Gender	Female 7
Affiliation	Capital University of Economics and Business student; later a Peking University professor 89 614
Occupation / Role	Sichuan opera performer and singer; original singer of “The Wind Rises” 208 379
Status	Alive 614
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Background & History

Bian Guanyue’s parents divorced when she was six. She recalls being sent to live with a stepmother in Rong City and later being left in the care of her maternal grandparents in Back Street; the experience left her deeply resentful of both parents. Her mother, Guan Xiaolin, remarried and moved to Pengcheng, while her father, Bian Jinsong, established a new family. 13 14

Her maternal grandparents gave her a stable home in the old city and taught her Sichuan opera. At home, she practices opera and becomes noticeably more animated than the aloof student she presents herself as at school. 13 102

After transferring to a county high school, Bian takes the initiative to seek a better desk arrangement for studying. Her early friendship with Chen Guiliang develops after he accompanies her to the city to repair a laptop damaged during her confrontation with Guan Xiaolin. 8 14

Appearance

Bian is described as roughly 1.7 meters tall, with thick eyebrows, bright phoenix eyes, and a naturally heroic air. She initially appears in a gray hoodie, blue jeans, and a single ponytail, without accessories. 7

• Usually wears her hair in a ponytail. 7
• Prefers a bare-faced, understated appearance rather than makeup at school. 32
• Her opera training gives her especially expressive eyes, precise posture, and graceful footwork. 13 401
• Her traditional-costume performances draw immediate attention from audiences. 208

Personality

Bian initially keeps others at a distance, answers questions briefly, and maintains a cool, composed exterior. She is not indifferent to people, however: when classmates speak to her while she is listening to music, she removes an earbud to show respect. 9 13

In private, she is playful, affectionate, and expressive. She uses Sichuan opera to communicate feelings that she finds difficult to state plainly, including her worries that Chen Guiliang’s passion may fade too quickly. 102

She is stubborn and direct when confronted with family matters, particularly regarding her mother’s abandonment and attempts to control her schooling. As an adult, she also proves firm and practical in managing household affairs, setting clear rules for employees and requiring confidentiality agreements. 14 500

Abilities & Skills

Sichuan Opera

Bian was taught Sichuan opera by her maternal grandparents and has trained since childhood in performance fundamentals including hand, eye, body, method, and step. 13 102

• Practices and performs excerpts from Hong Mei Ji and Legend of the White Snake at home. 13 68
• Uses opera roleplay and improvised lyrics to convey personal feelings to Chen Guiliang. 102
• Performs Autumn River as a duet at Chen Guiliang’s great-grandmother’s mourning hall, impressing older relatives with her entrance, posture, and footwork. 401
• Intends to continue studying regional operas and Western music theory after graduation. 209

Singing

Bian has a strong singing voice and gradually becomes willing to perform in public.

• Serves as the original singer of “The Wind Rises.” 379
• Performs “Dragon Chant,” a Three Kingdoms-themed Sanguosha song, at the Sanguosha University League. 208
• Initially suffers stage fright and goes off-key early in her first public performance, but recovers and becomes fully immersed in the song. 208
• Enters the Super Girl competition to test her own level, reaches the top 100 of her division, and declines advancement rather than sign an unwanted contract. 227 228

Academic & Professional Development

Bian is a diligent student who earns scholarships annually and later becomes a Peking University professor. 208 614

• Transfers schools with the stated intention of studying seriously. 8
• Is trusted as Chen Guiliang’s emergency contact while universities seek to recruit him. 68
• Consults Chen Guiliang about postgraduate admissions standards and uses information strategically in planning her future. 282

Relationships

• Chen Guiliang — Her high-school classmate, boyfriend, and later husband. Bian supports him when he lacks funds, using money saved for her by her maternal grandfather; they confess their love, marry after her pregnancy, and have a son, Dongdong. 102 178 578 600
• Guan Xiaolin — Her mother. Their relationship is strained by Guan Xiaolin’s refusal to raise Bian after the divorce and by continued conflict over Bian’s life choices. 13 14 599
• Bian Jinsong — Her father. He welcomes her and Chen Guiliang in Beijing, asks Chen to look after her, and later supports arrangements surrounding her childbirth. 89 600
• Maternal Grandparents — Her primary family home and her first opera teachers. Their affection and encouragement shaped her private, lively side. 13 102
• Qiao Na — Her cousin. Qiao Na is fiercely protective of Bian and intervenes violently when Luo Jun harasses her at a bar. 230
• Tao Xue — Chen Guiliang’s younger schoolmate and a persistent romantic rival. Bian responds to their rivalry by asserting her place as Chen’s official girlfriend while treating Tao with deliberate kindness. 277 288
• Wu Meng — Her high-school deskmate and close friend, who later visits Chen Guiliang’s university with Bian. 38 216

Story Role / Major Arcs

Transfer Student Arc

Bian enters Chen Guiliang’s class as a transfer student from Rong City. Her appearance immediately attracts attention, but she remains reserved and focused on settling into school life. She changes desks in pursuit of a more suitable study environment. 7 8

Family Conflict and the City Trip

Guan Xiaolin’s sudden visit reignites Bian’s anger over her childhood. During their argument, Bian’s treasured laptop is damaged; Chen Guiliang skips class with her to take it to the city for repairs, beginning a more personal connection between them. 14 15

High-School Friendship

Bian becomes increasingly comfortable around Chen Guiliang, joining him for shopping, bubble tea, bus rides, and small acts of mutual support. She is proud when universities contact her regarding his special-admission offers because he listed her as his emergency contact. 37 38 68

University and Romance

Bian leaves for Beijing with Chen Guiliang and enrolls at the Capital University of Economics and Business. Their relationship becomes official after their first kiss and mutual confession, with Bian using an improvised Sichuan-opera performance to establish her boundaries and ask for patience. 88 89 102

Music and Performance Arc

Bian performs publicly for the first time at the Sanguosha University League, where “Dragon Chant” receives enthusiastic applause. She later competes in Super Girl for personal validation, but refuses to compromise her independence by accepting a restrictive contract. 208 227 228

Marriage and Motherhood

After discovering she is pregnant, Bian and Chen decide to marry quietly. She negotiates a prenuptial agreement with clear-headed attention to her assets, gives birth to their son Dongdong, and navigates renewed tension with Guan Xiaolin during postpartum confinement. 578 599 600

Notable Quotes

“From now on, besides my maternal grandparents, I will only sing opera for you.”

— Bian Guanyue to Chen Guiliang 102

Trivia

• Bian’s schoolmates regard her as one of the most prominent beauties in high school, alongside Ou Yafei. 32
• She is elected the campus belle of the Capital University of Economics and Business for three consecutive years. 379
• She keeps a calico cat, which she happily plays with while celebrating Chen Guiliang’s academic opportunities. 68
• She once received a pebble from Chen Guiliang as a joking “Imperial Jade Seal” token and supplied him with ten yuan of supposed startup capital. 30