The protagonist, a 19-year-old transmigrator who inherited the body of the youngest son of the Lao Qin family. He is intelligent, hardworking, and business-minded. After transmigrating into the Great Jin Dynasty, he found himself penniless and decided to make and sell pea cakes to earn money. He agreed to marry Ye Miao out of necessity after rescuing him from drowning, as the accidental physical contact in this era obligates the rescuer to marry the rescued. He is somewhat socially anxious but determined to build a better life.