The father of Lu Linshen and head of the Lu family household where Meng Suihuan stays. He suffers from a chronic illness that causes frequent coughing. He is described as kind-hearted despite a tough exterior. He is worried about affording the county hospital checkup for Meng Suihuan and is reluctant to borrow more money from his wife's family since they already owe 2,000 yuan. He considered asking his half-brother Lu Hongyuan for help.