Also known as Third Uncle Gu and Scholar Gu. He was Gu Qingyan's biological father and a member of the Gu clan in Meiling Village. He passed away two years ago along with his wife. Before leaving, he had entrusted the care of his children to Village Chief Gu. He cherished Gu Qingyan as his eldest son during the fifteen years he was raised by the Gu family.