Duan Xiuwen is a chubby boy of about eight or nine, Wei Xiao's cousin. He is polite, eager to please, and excited about learning horseback riding. He quickly finishes his pastry to greet Wei Xiao and bows earnestly when offered the lesson. He enjoys the Bayberry Ice Tangyuan and admires the sunflower-shaped buns with Wei Xiang. He is described as having behaved well at the academy and received praise from his teacher.
