Male, a neighbor who bravely saved Tang Wan after she was pushed into the river. He dove into the freezing water to rescue her and carried her home openly in broad daylight. Miao Guizhi later tried to slander his actions as improper, but Old Shen defended him, calling his actions righteous and honorable. Zheng Ge'er's brave act is contrasted with Chen Wenyan's cowardly behavior.
