Xu Suyu's grandfather, head of the century-old Xu family in Miancheng. He is labeled a capitalist and publicly severed ties with Xu Suyu in the newspapers. In the previous life, he passed away in exile just half a year later. He saved both Jiang Zhunián's life (by hiding him in the cellar) and Han Shumo's life (in a river). He wrote a letter entrusting Xu Suyu to the Han family before his death.