The second daughter of the Xing family, fifteen years old, protagonist of the story. She is rebellious and refuses to accept an exchange marriage arranged by her parents. She is hardworking, having raised pigs, worked in fields, washed clothes, cooked meals, and gathered herbs and firewood to trade at the supply and marketing cooperative. She plans to run away to the city to find work, inspired by her cousin Li. She is caught between her family's expectations and her desire for independence.
