Guo Kunnan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Guo Kunnan (郭坤南)
Alias(es)	Nan Bro
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Class 8, No. 4 Middle School
Occupation/Role	Student
First Appearance	Chapter 32, “Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix” 32

Background

Guo Kunnan is a rural-born student who has rarely traveled beyond Yuzhou. His limited finances and sense of being from a different world than wealthier classmates frequently feed his insecurity, though he remains willing to spend what he has on friends. 190 445 997

At the beginning of high school, he openly declares that he intends to pursue Shen Qing'e. His romantic life subsequently becomes a recurring source of misadventures, self-doubt, and attempts at self-reinvention. 32

Appearance

Guo Kunnan is a 178-centimeter-tall, dark-skinned boy. He is described as having a somewhat roguish handsomeness, though he is persistently unsure whether others—especially girls—find him attractive. 173 710 898

• Dark complexion, which he is self-conscious about. 167 601
• Above-average height among his classmates. 710 898
• Often dresses casually in loose tracksuits. 650
• Uses a Captain Levi avatar, which briefly attracts more attention than he does himself. 435

Personality

Guo Kunnan is straightforward, emotional, and highly susceptible to infatuation. He is readily drawn to pretty girls and often imagines grand romantic futures after only brief encounters, yet he also takes rejection and perceived slights deeply to heart. 324 373 561 875

Despite his insecurity, he is generous toward his friends and values loyalty. He treats classmates to food, offers to cover outings for his brothers, and buys expensive skewers for children when he sees that they cannot afford them. 118 284 435 875

He repeatedly rebuilds his confidence after setbacks, referring to his emotional resolve as a “Dao Heart” or “Dao Heart Millstone.” His resilience is genuine, if frequently undercut by his next crush or embarrassment. 188 349 635 729

Skills & Activities

Athletics

Guo Kunnan shows enthusiasm for sports and occasionally demonstrates surprising physical ability.

• Planned to enter the 100 meters, 800 meters, and 4×100-meter relay for Sports Day. 283
• Made two consecutive three-pointers after deciding to improve himself through study and basketball. 349
• Joined the pursuit of a thief who stole his power bank and kept pace through the school grounds before the target escaped over a wall. 768
• Tried to rescue Tan Meiling on an ice rink, but lost control and knocked her back down. 769

Gaming

Guo Kunnan is competitive in games, but his confidence often exceeds his skill.

• Switched from Everyday Cool Run to Time and Space Hunter in search of a greater challenge. 78
• Exhausted his character’s mana through flashy combos against an unmoving opponent, then lost instantly to a single punch. 78
• Uninstalled Time and Space Hunter after the humiliating defeat and returned to Everyday Cool Run. 78

Academic Effort

After repeated romantic disappointments, Guo Kunnan resolves to improve himself through studying and exercise.

• Asked Jiang Ning for help with a difficult math problem instead of giving up. 349
• Began arriving early to study for exams, though he injured himself while attempting to enter the classroom through a closed window. 353
• Takes studying more seriously after reflecting on his father’s financial support and concern for his future. 750
• Continues working through Chinese test papers while his back-row friends play games or use their phones. 676

Stage Performance

Guo Kunnan practiced nunchucks for a New Year’s Gala martial-arts skit with Cui Yu.

• Froze under the stage lights in front of the school audience and forgot his lines. 729
• Improvised by swinging his nunchucks, but accidentally struck himself in the forehead after Cui Yu mentioned Xu Yan. 729
• Left the gala worried that the failed performance had ruined his chances of finding a girlfriend. 730

Equipment / Items

• High-spec power bank — A prized possession he planned to charge in the classroom; its theft later drives him to join a nighttime pursuit. 76 768
• Nunchucks — Used in his and Cui Yu’s failed martial-arts skit at the New Year’s Gala. 729
• Captain Levi avatar — His profile image in the New Student Group; a younger student adds him only to ask where the avatar is from. 435

Relationships

• Shan Kaiquan — Close friend and frequent companion. Shan gives up pursuing Shen Qing'e after Guo Kunnan claims interest first, obtains Xu Yan’s contact information for him, and supports him after romantic failures. 32 283 356
• Ma Shicheng — Friend, gaming companion, and frequent adviser on Guo Kunnan’s romantic problems. Ma helps him navigate Manman’s messages, supports him during the Tieba conflict, and sometimes offers manipulative advice that Guo Kunnan rejects. 167 179 217
• Wang Longlong — Friend who provides intelligence, reassurance, and technical support. Wang identifies girls Guo Kunnan notices, helps investigate online trouble, and describes him as someone with a strong heart. 324 349 217
• Cui Yu — Friend and New Year’s Gala partner. Cui attempts to salvage their martial-arts skit when Guo Kunnan freezes on stage. 729
• Jiang Ning — Classmate whom Guo Kunnan turns to for math help. Guo Kunnan also witnesses Jiang Ning’s overwhelming strength when Jiang Ning intervenes against armed troublemakers. 349 898
• Manman — His first major online romantic entanglement. Guo Kunnan initially impersonates Huang Zhongfei while speaking with her, confesses the truth rather than prolonging the deception, and is later exposed by her on the school Tieba. 185 216 217
• Acha — An online girlfriend whom Guo Kunnan praises for her character and filial devotion; a verification link later reveals that “Acha” is a bearded man. 262 266
• Xu Yan — Class 11’s class monitor and a major crush. Shan Kaiquan obtains her contact information for Guo Kunnan, but Xu Yan rejects his confession because she does not want to date during high school. 283 355
• Xin Youling — Class monitor whom Guo Kunnan admires. He helps prompt her recitation, repairs her computer, and is deeply affected by her encouragement that character and talent matter more than appearance. 519 545 562

Story Role / Major Arcs

Manman and the Tieba Exposure

Guo Kunnan’s relationship with Manman begins when she contacts him seeking Huang Zhongfei’s QQ account. He later impersonates Huang Zhongfei to continue speaking with her, but ultimately confesses his deception because he believes his feelings are sincere and does not want to manipulate her further. 167 185

After the rejection, he claims to have moved on almost immediately, only to have his composure collapse when Manman contacts him again and offers to treat him to milk tea. 188 189 Their conflict escalates when Manman exposes his deception on the No. 4 High School Tieba, prompting Guo Kunnan’s classmates to defend him and help counter the slander. 216 217

Acha’s Unmasking

After Manman, Guo Kunnan becomes invested in an online relationship with Acha. He buys tea from Acha’s grandfather to support her family, believing that her character matters more than her appearance. 262

At a barbecue gathering, his friends persuade him to send Acha a verification link. The resulting photo reveals that Acha is actually a bearded man, leaving Guo Kunnan devastated. 266 267

Pursuit of Xu Yan

Feeling empty after withdrawing from romance, Guo Kunnan becomes captivated by Xu Yan when he sees her skating across campus. Shan Kaiquan secures her contact information by posing as a gym promoter, giving Guo Kunnan a chance to begin chatting with her. 283 284

Guo Kunnan remains determined despite sparse replies and rejection. Xu Yan eventually tells him that she does not want to date during high school, while leaving the future open-ended. 292 355 His continued attempts to address her affectionately later earn a cold response from Xu Yan. 997

Self-Improvement

After realizing that he cannot remain stagnant, Guo Kunnan declares that a “new Kunnan” has been born. He seeks academic help from Jiang Ning, studies through difficult problems, and plays basketball in an effort to become stronger both intellectually and physically. 349

His resolve strengthens after a conversation with his father, whose concern and financial support make Guo Kunnan feel guilty about neglecting his future. 750

New Year’s Gala

Guo Kunnan and Cui Yu perform a martial-arts skit at the New Year’s Gala. Guo Kunnan’s stage fright causes him to freeze, forget the choreography, chase Cui Yu across the stage with nunchucks, and eventually hit himself in the forehead. 729

Although the performance fails, his friends immediately invite him out for Spicy Hot Pot and fried skewers to cheer him up. 730

Notable Quotes

“People grow after setbacks. Making mistakes isn't scary. What's scary is staying trapped in past mistakes forever.” 188

“Will you be a coward for your entire life, or a hero for five seconds?” 769

Trivia

• Guo Kunnan repeatedly describes his emotional condition through cultivation-style metaphors, especially his “Dao Heart Millstone.” 188 324 729
• He is especially proud of treating friends, even when his own budget is limited. 118 284 445
• A younger student once praised his Captain Levi avatar, not realizing Guo Kunnan expected admiration for removing a fake teacher account from the New Student Group. 435