Male, Tang Xuyang's father. In his early years, he rose by collecting protection fees as a rather unsavory figure, but later turned to legitimate business after marrying and having children. He runs an inn in the county town, though he mostly leaves management to his men. He is perceptive and cautious, immediately understanding the implications of Xiao Yongyan's vague hints about a deal connected to the capital. He is described as someone worth noting, with years of underworld experience that sharpened his instincts.
