Male, eldest son of Zhou's father and his first wife. His mother died in childbirth while giving birth to his sister Zhou Zhengmei. He was less than three years old when Liu Rong married into the family. He married Luo Xiuxiu against Liu Rong's wishes, as the marriage was forced upon them by Luo Xiuxiu's uncle's family. At first he defended Liu Rong against Luo Xiuxiu's abuse, but eventually Liu Rong backed down to avoid making things difficult for him. He was working in the fields when Rong Mei called him back for the family separation.
