Qiao Jiuru's husband, a professor at Peking University. He is caring, devoted, and deeply worried about his wife's health. In her past life, he made her swear to live on before he died. He is described as stubborn and slow but trusts his wife completely. He is affectionately called Old Su by neighbors. He rides a bicycle and takes care of household matters like cooking for their son, daughter-in-law, and twin grandchildren.