He Xue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	He Xue (何雪) 3
Alias(es)	Xiao Xue 146 435
Gender	Female 3
Affiliation	Huihuangxing Academy; Student Council 29 310
Occupation/Role	Second-year student; one of the story's female leads 197 20
First Appearance	Chapter 3 3

Background

He Xue is the daughter of He Feng and the granddaughter of He Jingao. Her father’s work raised the family from poverty to a small villa in Yanghai City and enabled her enrollment at Huihuangxing Academy, but her small-business background left her socially isolated among wealthier students. 24 108 111

Before the main events, Han Yu became He Xue’s closest friend and primary protection at the academy. He Xue’s dependence on that friendship becomes apparent when its collapse leaves her exposed to classmates’ bullying. 29 109

Appearance

He Xue is a fair-skinned, soft-featured girl with clear, bright eyes and black hair. Her appearance is repeatedly described as pure and gentle rather than imposing. 3 108 145

• At her first appearance, she wears an off-white outfit with a red-trimmed skirt and black leather boots. 3
• Her eyes are described as clear and star-like, with curved willow brows and long eyelashes. 3
• She favors simple, youthful clothing, including casual T-shirts and denim shorts during the Bolun Island excursion. 467

Personality

He Xue is gentle, optimistic, and conscientious. She habitually thinks of others before herself, apologizes readily when she believes she has caused discomfort, and shows concern even for people who have hurt her. 21 27 42 185

Her kindness is not entirely passive. After Han Yu’s betrayal, He Xue endures isolation and bullying, then chooses to confront their broken friendship herself rather than continue avoiding it. 108 109 290 She also distinguishes compassion from blind approval: she can become indignant at wrongdoing, though her soft-hearted nature makes her less forceful in conflict. 265

Later, He Xue develops into a perceptive and fair-minded observer. She deliberately keeps enough distance from disputes to assess both sides objectively, often noticing needs or tensions that others overlook. 465

Skills & Traits

Academic performance

He Xue is an excellent student whose grades rank among the best in her year. 108

• Her academic standing contributes to Su Qian’s interest in recruiting her for the Student Council. 258
• She volunteers to tutor Wu Liang when she fears he may fail his monthly examination. 168 170

Empathy and reconciliation

He Xue has a strong capacity to understand others’ distress and repair damaged relationships.

• She attempts to restore Miao Lian’s damaged bracelet despite their earlier conflict, helping turn their reconciliation into a friendship. 196 197
• She forgives Han Yu’s betrayal and offers her a new butterfly hairpin as a deliberate new beginning. 290
• She notices Yao Shi’s fear of water and the deep sea from her behavior during the voyage, then encourages her to face it. 468

Observation and judgment

He Xue is more analytical than her innocent demeanor suggests.

• She pieces together the connection between Wu Liang, Mr. KFC, and Yao Shi before receiving confirmation. 118 251 252
• She recognizes the romantic interest several girls hold for Wu Liang and refuses to treat them as enemies or rivals. 291
• Her detached perspective allows her to mediate and advise without being swayed solely by personal closeness. 465

Physical endurance

Although she sometimes becomes unwell and cannot handle strenuous activity, He Xue exercises regularly and has experience hiking with her grandfather. 38 39 455

• She keeps pace during the excursion despite carrying a heavy backpack. 455
• Her stamina does not eliminate her health limitations; during physical education, pain leaves her unable to walk without assistance. 38 39

Personal Items

• Butterfly hairpin — A symbol of her friendship with Han Yu. He Xue gives Han Yu a new one when asking to begin their friendship again. 290
• Miao Lian’s bracelet — Though not her own possession, He Xue takes responsibility for having it repaired after Miao Lian falsely accuses her of damaging it. 182 196 197

Relationships

• Wu Liang / Mr. KFC — Classmate, benefactor, and the person for whom He Xue develops romantic feelings. His anonymous intervention saves He Jingao’s life; she later discovers that Wu Liang and Mr. KFC are the same person. 20 117 251 253
• Han Yu — Former best friend whose possessive cruelty devastates He Xue. Despite the betrayal, He Xue ultimately offers Han Yu forgiveness and a renewed friendship. 111 290 291
• He Jingao — Her grandfather. Their close bond motivates He Xue’s concern during his illness and her efforts to spend time with him after his recovery. 146 232 240
• He Feng — Her father. His long absences for work contribute to their emotional distance, though he resolves to remain in Yanghai City and care for the family. 24 146
• Yao Shi — Initially an intimidating, aloof acquaintance; they become friends after He Xue apologizes for upsetting her. He Xue later supports Yao Shi through her fear of the sea. 25 27 467 468
• Nan Zhu — A classmate who consoles He Xue after Han Yu’s betrayal and helps her reconsider Wu Liang’s past behavior. 111 112 117
• Miao Lian — Initially envies and mistreats He Xue, including falsely accusing her of theft. They reconcile after He Xue has Miao Lian’s bracelet repaired and accepts her apology. 182 197 188
• Ning Shuang — A friend who shields He Xue from Han Yu’s mockery and later joins the Student Council alongside her. 173 310
• Su Qian — Student Council president who recognizes He Xue as capable and recruits her into the council. 258 310
• Qiao Xinying — A transfer student who sits beside He Xue; the two quickly connect through their mutual ties to Yao Shi and Su Qian. 435

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Meeting Mr. KFC — He Xue encounters Wu Liang while he is concealed beneath KFC headgear. Curious about the melancholy stranger, she does not recognize him as the academy delinquent she dislikes. 3
• He Jingao’s illness — Mr. KFC arranges the surgery that saves her grandfather, while Yao Shi helps secure medical support. He Xue becomes deeply grateful but cannot learn her benefactor’s identity. 12 20 29
• Reassessment of Wu Liang — After Wu Liang protects her from harassment and carries her to the infirmary, He Xue begins to question her long-held view of him as a hooligan and apologizes for judging him too quickly. 39 40 42
• Han Yu’s betrayal and bullying — Han Yu rejects their friendship and reveals her possessive view of He Xue, leaving He Xue vulnerable to Miao Lian’s clique. Wu Liang and Nan Zhu choose to guide her toward independence rather than simply shield her. 108 109 111
• Miao Lian’s bracelet incident — Miao Lian accuses He Xue of stealing and breaking a treasured bracelet. He Xue later has it repaired and accepts Miao Lian’s apology, transforming a hostile relationship into friendship. 182 185 197
• Mr. KFC’s identity exposed — At the amusement park, Yao Shi’s address to Wu Liang confirms He Xue’s suspicions. He Xue openly embraces Wu Liang after realizing that the classmate she cares for and her grandfather’s masked benefactor are the same person. 251 253
• Reconciliation with Han Yu — He Xue refuses to hate Han Yu for their past and initiates a new friendship with a butterfly hairpin, helping Han Yu acknowledge her own loneliness and attachment. 289 290 291
• Student Council election — He Xue is elected to the Student Council with Wu Liang, Han Yu, Ning Shuang, and Nan Zhu following Wu Liang’s successful academy-wide speech. 306 310
• Supportive observer — During the Bolun Island events, He Xue deliberately takes a quieter role, using her distance from conflicts to understand Wu Liang’s worries and support the group’s emotional needs. 465 468

Notable Quotes

“Xiao Yu is my friend, isn't that reason enough?” 290

“Whether you are Wu Liang or Mr. KFC, I owe you too much; I can never repay your kindness in this lifetime.” 276