A middle-aged accountant in a gray long gown who works for the Huichuntang owner, also surnamed Wen. He lives in the county town and calculates expenses on an abacus. He informed Chen Shi about the medical costs for Wu Pozi's treatment. He initially showed disdain toward the country folk but was unexpectedly impressed by the taste of the fried small fish prepared by Su Li, finding it incredibly aromatic and perfectly seasoned.