Brother of Lin Guilan and maternal uncle of Jiang Zhimiao. He is a strong, rugged man with dark tanned skin from years of outdoor work. He runs a tofu shop supplying several big restaurants. He has a sharp tongue but a soft heart, constantly scolding his sister but ultimately caring deeply for her and her family. He lent his family's ox cart to help his sister start her business. He lives in Yanglin Village.