The wife of Director Lin and mother of Lin Guangmin. She carries herself with pride and expects deference. She has an inherent rivalry with Chang Fangze, who never flatters her. She disapproves of Ning Qiao as a match for her son, considering her too spoiled and frail, and questioning whether she could even bear children. She told her son Ning Qiao is not good enough for him and suggested he wait to get a permanent position before choosing a wife.
