Shu Yan's cousin, referred to as Third Brother. He is a regular at dance halls and has connections with local underworld-type people. He is open-minded, keeps his word, and agreed to help Shu Yan gather evidence against Ye Zhiqiang. He organized the operation to catch Ye Zhiqiang and Li Jiaojiao in the act, hired a photographer, and had men beat Ye Zhiqiang. He was surprised by Shu Yan's changed demeanor.