The head of the Lin household in Wutong Village. He is honest but not foolish. He arranged his daughter Luoxi's engagement to Scholar Wang years ago when the Wang family was still prosperous, out of friendship and sincerity. When the Wang family broke off the engagement after becoming wealthy, he was devastated but resolute in seeking justice for his daughter. He loves his children deeply and vowed to protect Luoxi's reputation. He went to Wang Village with his sons to confront the Wang family.
