The female protagonist, wife of Shen Qingshi. She made pigeon soup for her husband and visited him at the hospital. She observed Shen Qingshi treating a female patient through a glass door. She is described as having an eye for people, and she reflected on her own dental experiences and the importance of dental research. She is exhausted from recent events and referred to Shen Qingshi formally as 'Shen Qingshi' during their conversation.