The male lead of the period novel, a literate educated youth living at the west end of Hongxing Village. He values his reputation highly and initially holds the tea mug sent by Shen Guo'an. He claims Mei Ling gave it to him, saying it was from her sister Mei Qing. He is present during the confrontation and helps write the debt note along with Mei Qing. In the original novel's future, he lives harmoniously with Mei Qing, returns to the city, and makes a fortune.
