Shi Jiayao is Shi Wan's brother and Zhang Hong's husband. He is a lazy man in his thirties who lives off his parents and holds traditional views of male superiority. He previously tried to leech off his sister and her then-husband Li Hui for a easy job but was refused. He is hostile towards Li Wenshu and Shi Wan, blaming them for his lack of success. He snubbed gifts and was rude upon their arrival. He is described as having a weak constitution and being difficult to get along with.
