Male antagonist, Lin Ruochu's fiancé and later husband in her previous life. A military man who had been betrothed to Lin Ruochu since childhood. He secretly had an affair with Xia Lin for decades, using Lin Ruochu as a cover. He orchestrated the scheme on their wedding day by drugging both Lin Ruochu and Fu Tingshi to frame Fu Tingshi and eliminate a capable rival. After the wedding in her previous life, he took Xia Lin to his military posting, never sent money home, and left Lin Ruochu to raise their son and care for his parents alone. He showed disgust toward Lin Ruochu and protected Xia Lin throughout the wedding banquet confrontation.
