Reporter Xia is a male supporting character, a reporter at the local newspaper. He reads Su Ye's letter enthusiastically, calling it a meaningful story. He schedules an interview for the weekend and accompanies Su Ye and students on home visits, holding a camera. He takes photos of Ma Jianguo's dilapidated home and him pulling a cart. He threatens to report Qian Xiaohe's father for illegal marriage arrangements. He offers to write a feature on the watch repairs project.
