Zhou Mingfeng's uncle who recently passed away. He sent the Zhou family a package containing crispy plums, free-range eggs, wild honey, and pickled papaya. He was Zhou Yan's favorite, always preparing watermelon chilled in well water for him. He had sold everything to send Zhou Mingfeng to college and drank nearly half a bottle of baijiu when the admission letter arrived. He refused to leave his hometown despite Zhou Mingfeng's wishes.