The older man is a minor character who sells the two Samoyed puppies. He mentions they are from his dog, both male, and over a month old. He was planning to sell them to a pet shop but offers them to Xia Chu and Jiang Ran if they like one. He is practical and straightforward. His role is limited to the puppy acquisition scene, providing the puppies that become central to the plot. He represents the casual market for pets, contrasting with the emotional bond formed by the main characters.
