Gu Panyan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gu Panyan (顾盼烟)
Alias(es)	Panyan; Sister Yan; “Emperor Gu”
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Student; later a Doctor of Psychology 114 354
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Background / History

Gu Panyan grew up as a left-behind child and endured bullying. Before her grandfather’s death, she was timid, insecure, and afraid of ghosts; afterward, she learned to protect herself through fighting, believing that showing weakness only invites further abuse. Her grandfather’s wood carvings later became the model for the fierce spirit tattoos on her arm. 8 75 76

Her reputation at school was built through violence. She frequently fought, ruined school uniforms in those fights, and became someone few students dared provoke. When rumors were spread about her, she forcibly brought Peng Yan and others to the school broadcasting station and made them publicly refute them. 33 39

Although her grades were initially poor, Gu Panyan accepted Wang Ge’s tutoring and improved to 326 points in a mock examination. She later registered to study psychology, despite feeling that the university life she had imagined as a child had slipped away from her. 33 114

After the college entrance examination, she returned to her hometown with Wang Ge to visit her grandfather’s grave. During the trip, she confronted the local butcher whose unleashed dog endangered residents, and she revisited the childhood fears represented by her tattoos. 51 74 76

She later handled her father’s financial and personal situation in Haisha, forcing him to return to Changchuan and investigating the woman connected to his past. 91 93

By the extra chapter, Gu Panyan has become a Doctor of Psychology and has treated Wang Ge’s mental illness. 354

Appearance

Gu Panyan is a slender, strikingly attractive woman with a naturally lazy demeanor. She is approximately 1.70 meters tall, exercises regularly, and is noted for her athletic physique. 192

• Melon-seed-shaped face and peach blossom eyes. 33 61
• Long, silky hair. 64 110
• Fair, slender build with a defined waist, abdominal muscles, and long legs. 33 192
• Usually wears long sleeves to conceal the tattoos on her right arm. 33 88
• Her right arm bears fierce demon and evil-spirit tattoos based on her grandfather’s wood carvings. 33 75
• Changes into long sleeves when meeting Wang Ge’s mother, aware that others may judge her tattoos. 88

Personality

Gu Panyan is blunt, proud, and fiercely independent. She dislikes being managed, refuses gifts she does not genuinely want, and takes decisive control when dealing with family problems or threats. Her hostility toward her mother is rooted in their strained relationship and her desire to live without interference. 42 91 93

Her intimidating reputation conceals a person shaped by fear and repeated mistreatment. She is highly suspicious of other people’s motives and admits that she tends to interpret others through the worst possible assumptions. Her experiences made sincerity difficult for her to trust, though she gradually recognizes Li Zhimeng’s genuine kindness. 64 346

With people she accepts, Gu Panyan is relaxed, teasing, and protective. She often responds to Wang Ge’s flirting with insults, threats, or physical retaliation, but she also accompanies him when he needs help, checks on his well-being, and openly states that she likes no one else. 61 64 181

She has little interest in fame, social-media attention, or ambitious public plans, preferring an easygoing life when she is not studying, training, or dealing with those close to her. 51 297

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Gu Panyan is an exceptional close-range fighter whose skill came from repeated real fights rather than formal training. She routinely overwhelms Wang Ge in sparring and regains her “peak form” during their later challenges. 8 334

• Incapacitates a ferocious attacking dog with two kicks. 74
• Defends Wang Ge from Niu the Butcher with a jumping spinning kick. 75
• Carries Wang Ge through heavy rain despite her slender frame. 189
• Effortlessly blocks Wang Ge’s attacks and sends him into the ring ropes with a kick. 193
• Counters Wang Ge’s attempted shoulder throw with a knee strike. 343
• Throws a suspected thief to the ground, restrains him, and retrieves the stolen wallet. 300
• Breaks the bones of a martial-arts instructor who challenges her. 337

Combat Instinct

Gu Panyan can read opponents’ habits and intentions during a fight. Even while watching Chen Yanxi from the arena, she anticipates Wang Ge’s attempt to throw her from the ring and immediately counters it. 343

• Notices abnormal behavior from Wang Ge and quickly suspects he is hiding something. 176
• Detects Wang Ge’s hiding place under a bed but uses that knowledge to manipulate the situation rather than exposing him directly. 239
• Identifies the suspected thief before others recognize the theft. 300

Psychology and Insight

Gu Panyan is observant and experienced at reading people, particularly dishonesty concealed behind politeness. Her insight stems from hardship rather than any supernatural ability. 64 71

• Secretly investigated Chen Yanxi after noticing Wang Ge behaving unusually following the college entrance examination. 97
• Recognizes Wang Ge’s fear of loss beneath his usual confidence and childish behavior. 61
• Later studies psychology and becomes a Doctor of Psychology. 114 354
• Successfully treats Wang Ge’s mental illness through continued study and research. 354

Connections

Gu Panyan has a connection at a police station through one of her father’s former classmates, who previously assisted her when she got into fights. She used this connection to investigate Chen Yanxi’s whereabouts in Haisha. 97 204

Relationships

• Wang Ge — Her boyfriend and principal romantic partner. Their relationship begins with guarded attraction, develops through mutual care and frequent teasing, and is repeatedly strained by Wang Ge’s involvement with Chen Yanxi and Li Zhimeng. Gu Panyan briefly breaks up with him over his philandering and mental-health issues, then reconciles with him on the condition that he defeat her in a fair fight. 8 64 328 334
• Chen Yanxi — Initially viewed as a romantic rival and investigated by Gu Panyan. Their relationship gradually becomes more direct and trusting; Gu Panyan later discusses her fears, Li Zhimeng, and her own manipulative habits with Chen Yanxi. 97 241 346
• Li Zhimeng — A friend whom Gu Panyan initially manipulates and mistrusts. She eventually acknowledges Li Zhimeng’s sincerity and kindness, though their interactions remain playful and combative. 216 239 346
• Gu’s Mother — Her relationship with her mother is tense and hostile. Gu Panyan resents her mother’s interference but still worries about her deep down. 42 51
• Gu’s Father — Gu Panyan takes responsibility for him despite their strained dynamic, forcing him to return to Changchuan and investigating the woman entangled with his past. 93
• Grandfather — A major influence on her childhood. His death marked a drastic change in her personality, and his wood carvings inspired her tattoos. His grave remains central to her sense of home. 51 75 76
• Peng Yan — A schoolmate who spread rumors about Gu Panyan. Gu Panyan retaliated by forcing Peng Yan to publicly refute them through the school broadcast. 39
• Niu the Butcher — A local butcher confronted after his dangerous dog attacked Gu Panyan and Wang Ge. Gu Panyan physically defended Wang Ge and helped drive him from the town. 74 75
• Half-brother — The son of her nominal stepfather. Gu Panyan rejects any familial closeness with him and beats him after he maligns Wang Ge. 242

Story Role / Major Arcs

High School and Rumor Arc

Gu Panyan begins as Wang Ge’s guarded, feared desk mate. She reveals that her combative reputation was earned by fighting back against bullies, then forcibly suppresses a school rumor campaign against her. 8 39

Relationship with Wang Ge

Her familiarity with Wang Ge grows through tutoring, hand-holding, private conversations, and his repeated attempts to pursue her. She makes clear that a relationship with her requires exclusivity and that she will not tolerate disloyalty. 33 42 51

Hometown Arc

Gu Panyan returns to her hometown with Wang Ge to visit her grandfather’s grave. The trip reveals her past fears, the origin of her tattoos, and her willingness to protect the neighborhood from danger. 67 74 76

Haisha and Chen Yanxi Conflict

After secretly investigating Chen Yanxi, Gu Panyan confronts the complications created by Wang Ge’s feelings for both women. Her conflict with Chen Yanxi shifts from suspicion and hostility toward guarded understanding. 97 100 241 346

University and Boxing Arc

At university, Gu Panyan continues to dominate Wang Ge in the boxing gym. After ending their relationship, she gives him one route to reconciliation: defeat her fairly in combat. Wang Ge trains for weeks, but Gu Panyan remains decisively stronger. 193 328 334 343

Later Life

Gu Panyan ultimately becomes a Doctor of Psychology and cures Wang Ge’s mental illness, which had remained a hidden concern in their relationship. 354

Trivia

• Gu Panyan’s tattoos were originally intended to deter “annoying flies,” but she chose frightening spirits because ghosts had been her greatest childhood fear. 75
• She does not genuinely enjoy smoking; she keeps cigarettes and only occasionally smokes when distressed. 41
• She prefers morning runs and regularly drags Wang Ge—and sometimes Chen Yanxi—into joining her. 131 290
• Despite dismissing a large brown bear plushie as ugly, she later asks Wang Ge to give it to her. 216
• She once used a sleeping photograph of Wang Ge as her phone lock screen. 108