Shu Lan's son, born prematurely at seven months instead of the expected ten. He was initially motionless after birth but then let out a faint cry, proving he was alive. He was named Shu Maomao after Shu Lan's childhood nickname Maomao, which her grandmother used to call her. The baby seemed to understand her words from birth, rarely cried except when hungry or soiled, and could roll over and try to stand on his own without guidance.
