The live-in son-in-law of the Xie family, husband of Xie Sanniang. He possesses great business talent and expanded the family's enterprises. Initially dissatisfied with his status, his relationship with Xie Sanniang improved over time but cracks remain. He deliberately favors Xie Qi because Xie Sanniang dislikes him, but his humble origins prevent him from overriding her decisions.