The character Yingzi in Old Things in the South of the City had the following characteristics: 1 Yingzi was a young girl with a petite figure and a beautiful face. Yingzi was a smart, witty, brave and kind girl who played an important role in the story. 3 Yingzi likes reading and writing. She has a strong thirst for knowledge and creativity. 4 Yingzi was also a girl with independence and self-awareness. She dared to face social reality and self-challenge. 5 Yingzi has a complicated inner world in the story. She experienced emotional experiences such as growth, confusion, pain, and happiness.