The main characters in " The protagonist of the novel is a smart, witty, brave and righteous young man. 2. Gao Muqiao: Ma Xiaotiao's father was a rich, autocratic and somewhat violent person. 3. Hao Shumin: Ma Xiaotiao's mother was a gentle, kind, and loving woman. Hao Wuyi: Hao Shumin's good friend, a kind, cheerful, and compassionate girl. 5. Hao Wuyi's boyfriend was a handsome, smart, and playboy. Ding Ling: The villain in the novel is a greedy, selfish, and ambitious woman.