Li Gensheng is Li Qiuyue's father, a man who favored his daughter Li Erni over Li Qiuyue. He is described as working from dawn till night to support Li Erni while neglecting Li Qiuyue. He is angry at Li Qiuyue for the trouble caused by her actions, blaming her for his family's suffering. He has a long braid and is middle-aged. His past treatment of Li Qiuyue includes making her wash clothes in freezing rivers and denying her basic needs. He represents the parental abuse and favoritism that shaped Li Qiuyue's resilient personality.
