A male character who accompanies Su Ning to the dyeing house and pretends to be her boyfriend. He is shy and introverted but also described as handsome, tall, and formerly in the army. He is protective of Su Ning and offers to escort her every night, though he masks his feelings with practical excuses about needing her to buy gear. He is referred to as Chuan'er by Yan Han. He has a thick face and is described as an 'old fox' and trickster by Su Ning.
