Third Uncle Yu, also known as Yu Xiujiang, is a skilled craftsman and furniture maker in Zhao Village. He has extensive experience dealing with people and has developed his own principles for interpersonal interactions, all honed from life experiences. He is married to Third Aunt Fang Hong. Third Uncle Yu is currently making a kang cabinet with carvings for Lao Sun's daughter Dong Ni'er as a dowry. He agreed to make an ordinary desk for Zhao Ke as a housewarming gift for Fu Zhiqing, planning to have his brothers help complete it within two days. He advised Zhao Ke about the proper way to handle gifts and favors, telling her not to be too mercenary. He is respected in the village for his craftsmanship and wisdom.
