A supporting male character, Ruan Zhiyin maternal uncle (mother brother). He is a diplomat who spent years abroad and chose not to return to the country after his term ended. He is unmarried and alone. He confirms that Ruan Zhiyin was born premature in Beiyao and had birth documents that were kept but never used. He is described as having a composed expression, sharp features, faint lines at the corners of his eyes, and being in his thirties. He treats Ruan Zhiyin kindly because of blood ties.
