The new village chief of Xiaoshitou Village, surnamed Zhang, he is one of the rare educated men in the village with excellent penmanship. He carries writing tools and carefully writes the severance document, weighing each character to ensure it meets both parties' requirements while standing up to future scrutiny. He takes a copy of the document to the county government for registration and sealing, giving it legal force. He is described as professional and thorough in his duties. He informs the family about unused land in the eastern part of the village that they can reclaim.
