An 18-year-old high school graduate and the second male lead of the novel. He is dressed in a military coat, green army pants, and liberation shoes, carrying a green canvas military bag and a large black suitcase. He enthusiastically announces his voluntary participation in the Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside movement. He is completely devoted to Fang Rou and comes to Hei Province for her. He is outgoing and initially shows interest in Ming Dai.
