Little Li's wife is a minor character, married to Little Li for less than two years. She has been worn down beyond recognition by Auntie Li's cruelty, which includes one-sided beating and emotional abuse. She has attempted divorce several times and is currently in a state of heart-wrenching sobs and noisy arguments in the courtyard. She is a victim of domestic abuse and familial oppression, and her suffering is witnessed by neighbors who pity her.
