Male protagonist, husband of Jiang Mingzhi. Born into a wealthy family (Pei Residence in Mingyue). He is described as a charming, unruly playboy who has always been devoted to Jiang Mingzhi publicly but privately told Sheng Qiaoxi he feels nothing for her anymore. He has lost physical attraction to his wife (three months without sex). He pretends to be affectionate in public while emotionally distant in private. His mother opposed their marriage and called Jiang Mingzhi a whore.