Wei Xiuran's mother, from the Lin family of Shanghai, a formerly scholarly family that declined after the Republic of China era. She was shocked when Wei Xiuran married Wen Xin but eventually accepted her after learning he genuinely liked the young woman. She sent packages to Wen Xin and her child regularly, ensuring they lacked nothing in food, clothing, or supplies. She warmly welcomed Wen Xin and Wei Rongrong when they arrived in Shanghai, preparing porridge and sending Wei Xiuran to buy shengjian.
