The second son of the Zhao family, described as honest and straightforward. He stands up to the illicit woman and defends his sister-in-law. He is close to his mother Chen Shuilian and was the one who called Doctor Feng to treat her. He feels hurt when his mother slaps him upon waking, wondering if he matters less than his favored elder brother. He is married to a hardworking wife who sacrificed much for the family.