An educated youth from the south who was assigned to a remote village under Ning County. He learned bicycle repair and worked at a bicycle repair shop. He married Li Shuixiu and they have a daughter. He is tender toward his wife and wants to return to his hometown where his aging parents live. He helped sell the house that belonged to Li Shuixiu's ancestors. He is perceptive and recognizes Qiao Jiangxin as the real decision-maker.
