The male lead from the original story. He is an illegitimate child of Zhong Ru, brought back to the Zhong Family after his half-sister Zhong Hejing fell ill. He has a distorted set of values due to his background and upbringing. He is in his early twenties, has not finished college, and feels cornered by his mother Zhong Ru. He has a non-blood-related younger brother Zhong Shixia who depends on him. He encountered Qiao Wu at the school and was impressed by her confidence and pride.
