Antagonist whose family has unspoken tension with Lin Wan's family. His daughter had developed feelings for Zhou Ziqiang, and he viewed a marriage into the Brigade Leader's household as a great advantage. When Zhou Ziqiang showed no interest, the family blamed Lin Wan. He urged his daughter to ask Lin Wan to mediate, but Zhou Ziqiang rejected the proposal outright. When his wife failed to obtain free herbal medicine, he reported Lin Wan to the brigade for illegal business and speculation. He is jealous, meddlesome, and couldn't stand not getting benefits even though his own leg pain was mild.