Elderly female, a military wife whose son Xu Sheng died a month ago. She lives in West 2 of the family courtyard. Her daughter-in-law Caomei came to take half the pension and remarry. Xu Shen is dignified and forgiving, willing to give all the pension but asking Caomei to stay and care for her grandson Xiao Bao until he is three. She refused condolences and gifts from the committee, stating they have enough support from allowances and pensions.
