Zeng Cheng's maternal grandfather, an antique expert who lives in the cowshed. He appraised the items Zhao Qianqian and her mother bought and confirmed one vase was genuine Ge ware from the Song Dynasty. He refused to let Zeng Cheng bring fine grain to avoid drawing attention, preferring coarse grain which could be left openly. He said the Sanhe Liu gourd should be examined later by a true expert.