Name: Kong Zhenhai (孔震海) Age: 21 Region: Qufu, Shandong Province Role: Moral Philosophy & Education Major Class: School of Rites and Instruction School: Imperial South Mountain University Religious Beliefs: Classical Confucian orthodoxy with ancestral temple stewardship -Upright – Speaks plainly, lives by principle -Traditional – Strong reverence for family and ancestors -Inflexible – Resists modern “trends” in favor of time-tested habits -Protective – Looks after younger or weaker students like a big brother Kong Zhenhai descends from a local shrine-keeping line said to trace itself back to Confucius himself. Though born into modest means, his family has always held the moral center of the community, tasked with leading seasonal rites and teaching the Analects to village children. Zhenhai arrived at South Mountain University with one suitcase and three robes — and has barely changed his routine since. He believes education is a sacred duty, not a competition. Though some view him as old-fashioned, others admire his unwavering integrity and personal humility. He’s often consulted to mediate conflicts on campus, especially those involving honor or ethics. Trivia: -Has never once used slang in conversation. -Keeps his ancestor's bamboo brush case in his satchel — even though he uses a pen. -Wakes up at 5:30 AM daily to sweep his dorm hallway. -Refuses to drink alcohol — says it “corrupts judgment.” -Has memorized every ritual prescription in the university's Book of Proper Conduct.