Gu Linchen's father, a hardworking man who returns from work covered in dust. He earned thirty wen in a day and wanted to use it to buy more medicine for Gu Linchen. He bought rice, flour, and a piece of meat from town, selling the fruits Gu Linchen provided for almost an ounce of silver. He is strict but caring, warning Gu Linchen not to be reckless again.