Li Lin's father, the head (director) of the textile factory. He deeply loves and spoils his daughter. He and his wife had already found a job for Li Lin before she was unexpectedly sent to the countryside. He is worried about his pampered daughter's future in the countryside. On the morning of departure, he rushed to pick up two pounds of brown sugar for his daughter, nearly making her miss the train. He is not physically affectionate, having not hugged his daughter since she was six or seven years old.
