Pei Xiugu's husband, who is unhappy in his marriage and desires a divorce. He is having an affair with Ma Dahua, a widow in Qingshuigou. He is described as lazy, cruel, and disrespectful toward his wife and daughters. He blames Pei Xiugu for not bearing a son and calls their two daughters worthless. He is manipulative and plans to ruin Pei Xiugu's reputation through the divorce.