Male, twenty-two years old, the eldest child of the third branch of the Zhong family and Zhong Youtong's elder brother. He is heavyset and feared the heat. He scolded his sister for complaining but also admitted he did not want to come to the remote countryside. He eventually intervened to stop the conflict between Zhong Yizhu and Zhong Youtong, suggesting they pay respects at Second Uncle's grave first.