A young boy, the son of Ruan Youjin. He was the most excited upon hearing that Song Tingzhu planned to teach him to read and write. He stood up surprised and delighted, asking his brother-in-law if he really wanted to teach him. Jinning is part of Song Tingzhu's plan to prepare literate helpers for the upcoming business. Song Tingzhu intended to teach Jinning first, and then Jinning could teach the two uncles (Ruan Daniu and Ruan Erniu). When cousin Mingchuan comes back on break from studies, he can help correct any mistakes in their reading and writing.
