Zhang Yunqing's mother, a broad and sturdy middle-aged woman who is the matriarch of the Zhang family. She is described as being more partial toward the eldest daughter but still put considerable effort into arranging Yunqing's assignment to a production team near Pingcheng. She is known for her expertise in ear-twisting torture, which all siblings including Father Zhang suffered from. She is angry about Yunqing's refusal to go to the countryside and threatens to break her legs if she pulls anything outrageous. She values social reputation highly and would rather see her daughter sent to the countryside than marry a crippled man.
