Zhong Jianyu

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Background

Zhong Jianyu was a military officer before being demobilized and transferred to the 985 Factory. Because he lacked technical expertise and the factory had sufficient political cadres, he was assigned as a political teacher at the Children's Middle School. 1198 1202

He is a former colleague and elder-brother figure to Han Aimin. When Han wakes after a fall, Zhong manages the concerned crowd, checks whether Han can follow movement with his eyes, and urges him to rest and take care on the stairs. 1198 1206 1208

Appearance

Zhong Jianyu is described as a man around forty years old. 1198 1200

Personality

Zhong responds quickly and practically to Han Aimin's injury: he makes space around him, checks his condition, and offers to bring water when Han wishes to sit alone. 1198 1206

Relationships

• Han Aimin — Former colleague and younger-brother figure; Zhong is visibly concerned after Han's fall and addresses him familiarly as “Aimin.” 1198 1206
• Liu Pingping — Fellow teacher at the Children's Middle School; she stands with Zhong while they attend to Han Aimin. 1198 1202

Story Role

Zhong Jianyu is among the first familiar figures Han Aimin recognizes after waking at the Children's Middle School. His presence, along with the school environment and the date displayed on his blackboard news, helps confirm to Han that he has returned to 1987. 1202