Father Gu is the village chief and the father of Gu Jia Ning. He is a calm and responsible man. When his daughter jumps into the river, he quickly goes to fetch Old Zhang Tou, the village doctor. He shows concern for his daughter's health and is cautious about Sheng Ze Xi's family background, asking whether Sheng Ze Xi's father approves of the marriage. He respects his wife's final decision.