Academician Zhao is a plump senior professor and former colleague of Xie Qingjia. He rushes to the racetrack to ensure Xie Qingjia doesn't kill himself while racing. He criticizes Xie Qingjia for acting like a spoiled rich kid, prompting Xie Qingjia to remind him that he used to be a spoiled young master himself. He is part of the group that interrogates Xie Qingjia.
