Gu Mingxuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Gu Mingxuan (顾明轩)
Alias(es)	Teacher Gu; Brother Gu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jiang University; Imperial Dynasty Esports
Occupation/Role	Computer science professor and graduate supervisor; coach; co-founder and shareholder of Imperial Dynasty Esports
Status	Married to Li Xia 1423

Background

Gu Mingxuan grew up as the only son and designated future chairman of a major corporate group. From childhood, he was expected to be more capable and sensible than everyone else, carrying the pressure of succession from an early age. Luo Ye’s arrival in the family when Gu was nine years older gave him a lasting sense of childlike innocence amid those expectations. 174 441

He studied under Professor Li Ping, later became a professor himself, and selected Su Baizhou as his graduate student, continuing Li Ping’s academic lineage. 110 914 He earned a Computer Science Ph.D. at Jiang University before going abroad for a second Ph.D. in finance. 470

Before leaving China, Gu co-founded Imperial Dynasty Esports with friends. The company expanded rapidly with the growth of the esports industry, and Gu became one of its shareholders and leading figures. 880 Although he was central to its early development, the company later operated stably under Ye Mingjie’s management, allowing Gu to become a comparatively hands-off boss. 1417

Appearance

Gu Mingxuan is a strikingly handsome, mature man whose reserved bearing is often compared to that of an overbearing CEO. His presence regularly draws attention from students and passersby, who initially mistake him for a charismatic student rather than a professor. 755 896 1289

• Usually wears formal, expensive-looking suits and long trousers rather than casual clothes. 896 1252
• Has a stern gaze and an aloof expression that many students find intimidating. 463 1176
• Is physically fit and possesses notably strong stamina during the university Sports Meet. 1291 1292
• His rare smiles are conspicuous enough for Li Xia to remark on them. 785

Personality

Gu presents himself as cool, distant, disciplined, and difficult to approach. He is especially severe in professional settings, where students know him as a demanding professor who gives difficult assignments and maintains strict standards. 309 1176 1222 Beneath that exterior, he is warm-hearted and dependable: he helps Luo Ye, looks after Su Baizhou’s development, and gradually becomes more attentive to Li Xia. 527 909 1252

He initially views relationships as fixed from the moment they begin. In his view, a doctor remains a doctor, a junior remains a junior, and a brother remains a brother; changing friendship into romance feels like a betrayal of the original relationship. This outlook, shaped by a corporate environment where emotions were treated as liabilities, leaves him confused when he develops feelings for Li Xia. 310 1001

Gu is also calculating and quietly mischievous. He manipulates his students’ expectations about Su Baizhou’s classes for amusement, strategically uses Luo Ye’s concern for Su to recruit him to the team, and plans training around each student’s temperament and potential. 1176 1211 1212 Love softens him without removing his composure; he becomes more openly protective, patient, and willing to seek advice. 1055 1184 1419

Abilities & Skills

Computer Science and Competitive Computing

Gu is an elite computer scientist and former competitive-programming champion. His achievements and judgement command respect from veteran professionals.

• Won three consecutive individual computer-competition championships and was regarded as having no rival in individual events. 1221
• Created an AI based on Su Baizhou’s competition data to train Xu Xinian. 1195
• Identifies flaws that other skilled observers miss during competition analysis. 1221
• Sets ambitious but precise performance goals, including top-sixteen placements for all individual competitors and a guaranteed top-four finish for one. 1218

Coaching and Teaching

As a professor and coach, Gu combines rigorous standards with targeted methods.

• Uses heart-rate-monitor bracelets to assess competitors’ nervousness before finalizing the roster. 1211
• Designs individual training plans for fast-learning competitors such as Xu Xinian. 1212
• Enforces physical training alongside technical preparation, including morning runs and intensive practice. 1214
• Advocates for Su Baizhou’s teaching appointment based on her practical ability and achievements rather than her lack of formal teaching experience. 909
• Refuses to abandon a teaching contract midway despite considering non-renewal after its completion. 1176

Business and Strategy

Gu applies the same long-term judgement to entrepreneurship that he does to academic competition.

• Co-founded Imperial Dynasty Esports before going abroad. 880
• Holds shares in the company and helped establish its early foundation. 880 1417
• Is regarded by business figures as unusually capable for his age. 527
• Handles company matters personally when necessary, though he later prioritizes Li Xia over work. 1252

Athleticism

Gu maintains a high level of physical fitness.

• Completes the Computer Science Team’s demanding training routine alongside the students. 1214
• Finishes a Sports Meet race a full lap ahead of the second-place runner. 1292

Relationships

• Luo Ye — His younger cousin and brother-like family member. Gu helped raise Luo Ye, while Luo’s childhood presence preserved Gu’s gentler side; their relationship is marked by loyalty, bickering, and mutual support. 174 463 1360
• Li Xia — His wife and former patient. Gu’s feelings for her overturn his rigid beliefs about relationships; he pursues her, proposes near Big Ben in London, and later marries her. 310 1162 1423
• Su Baizhou — His graduate student. Gu recognizes her exceptional ability, supports her academic growth, and entrusts her with teaching and coaching responsibilities. 909 1094 1218
• Professor Li Ping — His former mentor and later colleague. Their familiar rapport allows Gu to seek institutional support while still debating Li Ping as an equal. 53 909 1295
• Li Cheng — A close friend who stays in London to support Gu and frequently bickers with him. 471 1001
• Li Na — A longtime junior and former admirer whose feelings for Gu remain unreturned. 174 438 1116
• Chen Shaoman — His mother. Her authority is one of the few things that can immediately disarm Gu, and she strongly supports his relationship with Li Xia. 274 876 1252
• Ying Hongxia — A close friend and mentor-like influence whose sharpness and leadership shaped Gu beyond formal education. 624

Major Arcs

Overseas Study and Imperial Dynasty Esports

While pursuing further study abroad, Gu maintains a London residence and remains involved in academic, business, and family matters. His absence creates space for others to assist Professor Li Ping, while his esports company continues to develop. 187 441 880

Developing Feelings for Li Xia

Gu first struggles to understand why Li Xia affects him differently from other people. He begins visiting her city and wearing clothes she selected, despite claiming business reasons for his trips. 896 916 He later actively pursues her, learns to prioritize her over work, and publicly identifies himself as her suitor. 1162 1238 1252

Jiang University Professor and Competition Coach

Gu returns to teaching at Jiang University, guides Su Baizhou’s postgraduate development, and coaches the Computer Science Team through a rigorous competition campaign. 1094 1211 1218 Under the coaching staff of Gu, Su Baizhou, and Qi Wenliang, the team reaches the top four, while Xu Xinian finishes fourth in the individual competition. 1218 1226

Engagement and Marriage

Gu seeks advice on proposing from Luo Ye while Li Xia separately prepares her own ring and proposal. 1419 1420 He ultimately proposes to Li Xia near Big Ben after taking her through the places significant to their shared history in London; she accepts, and they marry the following month. 1423

Trivia

• Gu keeps Luo Ye’s ugly childhood clay figurine among his valuable antiques, fine wines, and jewelry. 1284
• He has obsessive-compulsive tendencies, immediately critiquing the layout of Luo Ye and Su Baizhou’s bookstore. 1175
• He dislikes being mocked for his hemorrhoids, a subject Luo Ye readily uses to embarrass him. 471
• Despite his cold image, he gradually improves at games and prioritizes protecting Li Xia during matches. 1055