Male supporting character and the middle-aged owner of the town's largest pharmacy. He is in his forties and wears reading glasses that he puts on to examine goods. He is knowledgeable about medicinal herbs and expertly appraises the ganoderma, wild ginseng, and black truffles that Xia Zhi brings to sell. He is business-savvy and plans to resell the herbs in the city at much higher prices through auctions or connections, expecting to make a substantial profit. He is friendly and negotiates prices with Xia Zhi, ultimately paying her a thousand yuan for her herbs after some negotiation. He also interacts with Hao Liping when she inquires about selling herbs, revealing the prices and the amount Xia Zhi earned. He employs an assistant named Lao Er to help with transactions.
