Male supporting character, a market clothing vendor also known as Boss Zheng or Old Zheng the Cripple. He runs a stall at the rotating markets and is familiar with Huo Guangji. He previously gave Qin Yu'e a clothing repair job in Hao'ergou and now offers her a contract to sew double-cocoon silk children's shirts at three mao per shirt for the first fifty pieces and five mao for additional pieces. He is described as a calculating businessman who recognizes quality work and is eager to secure Qin Yu'e's sewing services to reduce his production costs.
