The mother of Su Nuannuan, with more white hair and wrinkles than remembered, and a noticeably thinner body. She is deeply caring, borrowing white flour to make steamed buns for her daughter’s exam and giving her ten yuan for accommodation. She cooks white flour noodles exclusively for Su Nuannuan while the rest of the family eats cornbread. Emotional and protective, she cries upon hearing signs of improvement in her daughter’s personality. She manages the household frugally and is grateful for the supplies Su Nuannuan brings back.
