One of the three young intellectuals from the city. He initially thought he could be a spiritual guide for villagers through singing and stories. He was unwilling to farm and felt it was a waste of talent. He tried fishing, slipped on a mossy stone, hit his head on a stone slab, and sank to the river bottom. He clung desperately to Li Weiguo during the rescue attempt. Later became eager to try catching fish after seeing Xiao Baiguo succeed.