Male, approximately 43 years old. Also referred to as Old Xiao. He is Xiao Xun's father and Lin Qiuran's father-in-law. He initially insisted that Lin Qiuran should keep the child, believing it was fate and they could raise their grandson. After discussion with Madam Sun, he agreed to let Lin Qiuran remarry with a dowry prepared by the family. He works the three acres of rice fields and is described as having a dark face full of sighs. He is a quiet, grieving man.
