Ji Wanqing's father and the former head of the family. He is greedy, manipulative, and cowardly. He previously mismanaged family finances and mistreated Ji Wanqing. After being physically disciplined by her, he schemes to expose her as unfilial to the street committee and neighbors. He demands the money and belongings Ji Wanqing has taken control of. He works at the Steel Mill and earns 22 yuan a month as a formal worker. He is described as having a thick face and being afraid of his daughter despite his anger.
