Wei Daqiang is a minor character who is mentioned but does not appear in person in these chapters. He is the youngest son of Lan Da'niang (the elderly woman) and has four children of his own. He is described as generous and big-hearted in a sarcastic sense by Du Hua, as he is raising not only his own children but also his eldest brother's children. His wife is implied to have little say in the matter, as the elderly lady is a master at making scenes and crying until everyone agrees. Wei Daqiang's family is part of the larger household that the elderly woman controls, and his situation illustrates the unfair dynamics where his own children go hungry while his nephews are well-fed.
