Also spelled Li Yannian in the text. He is Song Ci's husband, an upright military man who is home on leave periodically. He used to save the original Zhu Ci from nearly drowning while washing clothes by the river, which led to their marriage due to village gossip. He hands over his pay, cares for Little Tree when home, and moved into his unit dormitory to avoid constant quarrels. He supports Song Ci's decision to take the college entrance exam.
