Zhang Tianlei is a warmhearted military officer around 6'1" tall, with sharp features and thick eyebrows. He is a childhood friend of Ling Liehuang, grew up in the same military compound, and drove him back to Beijing. He offers Xin Qi a ride home, noting she cannot get a train ticket on New Year's Eve. He has a good impression of Xin Qi due to her beauty and kindness. He protests when Ling Liehuang takes the wild walnuts meant for him, showing a playful rivalry. He carries medical reports and pills when visiting Xin Qi in the hospital.
