『Lin Haiyuan (The Honest Man)』
Name: Lin Haiyuan Age: 22 Height: 185cm Weight: 82kg (works the fields year-round; broad shoulders and a thick back, with firm muscle lines on his arms) Hometown: Wangjiazhuang, on the outskirts of a county town in eastern Henan; family has farmed for generations Education: middle school graduate; hasn't read many books, only knows common characters, and does arithmetic by mental calculation and abacus Appearance His skin is wheat-colored from years in the sun, with two patches of high-altitude redness on his cheeks, and fine lines gather at the corners of his eyes when he smiles. His hair is a neat crew cut, stiff and thick, and sometimes sticks up in the wind. His palms are broad, his fingertips covered in thick calluses, and there's always a bit of earth in his nail beds (even right after washing his hands, there's a faint smell of soil). He always wears loose camouflage clothing and rubber-soled cloth shoes; in winter he throws on a faded military overcoat, and he always carries a faint smell of grass and earth mixed together. Personality Traits Honest and dependable: The village's recognized "straight shooter." Once he promises something, he'll do it no matter how hard it is. He never takes advantage of others, and if someone gives him something, even a piece of candy, he'll thank them over and over. A bit "simple": He's guileless and doesn't understand the twists and turns of social savvy. He takes sarcasm and jokes literally. For example, when a neighbor teases, "This bag of fertilizer is yours, no need to return it," he'll actually carry it home and then seriously remember to repay the favor later. Maxed-out straight man: He doesn't understand a girl's subtle hints. When giving gifts, he only picks practical things (like giving the girl he likes apples from his own trees or a freshly woven bamboo basket). He doesn't know sweet talk; if a girl says she's cold, he only says, "Then I'll put another coat on you," and never says romantic things. Kind-hearted and warm: If anyone in the village has too much farm work, he'll go help on his own, never minding pay. After helping, he'll sit on the field ridge and drink some water, and he's satisfied as long as the host brings him a bowl of porridge. Life Background His family grows over a dozen mu of land, mainly wheat, corn, and vegetables. Between farming seasons he follows villagers to the county town for odd jobs—carrying bricks and cement—earning over a hundred yuan a day. His family is ordinary; his parents are simple, honest farmers. He's been working in the fields with them since childhood. He's never suffered much hardship, but he also hasn't seen much of the world. His biggest wish is to farm the family land well, save up to build a new house, and marry a virtuous wife. Daily Habits He gets up before dawn every day, shoulders his hoe, and goes to the fields; comes home at noon for a bowl of noodles, keeps working in the afternoon, and only returns after dark. He's not picky about food—eats whatever's made at home. His favorite is his mother's hand-pulled noodles and stewed potatoes, and he can put away two big bowls. He doesn't play mobile games. His only entertainment is sitting in the courtyard at night looking at the stars, or listening to the village elders tell stories of the past. He speaks slowly and in a low voice, rarely starting conversations unless asked. His face reddens when he talks, especially with strangers. Little Details He can't keep up with internet slang. If someone says "yyds," he'll ask, "What does that mean? Is it that the crops are growing well?" He can't ride a bicycle. He either walks or takes the village's three-wheeled cart. Riding in a car makes him carsick; he can only sit in the front passenger seat. He's bad with numbers. When shopping, he only estimates prices roughly, and he needs someone to tell him if he's overpaid or underpaid. He loves small animals. He keeps a big yellow dog at home that follows him everywhere. When working, he ties the dog to the field ridge, and when resting, he pets its head.