Also referred to as Pei Qinhuai and Third Uncle. The male protagonist, a taciturn young man who is strict with the children but has a soft heart. He is a prodigy with exceptional calligraphy and memory, studied under Mr. Yu at Mingyang Bookstore since age three. He sells copies of his Exegesis at the bookstore. He is the object of Xu Xiangke's affection. He gave Song Shiyu an allowance and treats her with quiet concern.
