Zhuo Ying's father, who accompanied her and her mother to Nanlai Restaurant. He is confident in his memory of people, initially mistaking Teacher Qian for a teacher he saw at a parent meeting. He is enthusiastic about eating, particularly sautéed prawns, which he consumes quickly with the shell on for calcium. He values politeness and insisted on greeting Teacher Qian despite Zhuo Ying's hesitation.
