Old Man Yu is the patriarch of the Yu family and husband of Granny Wei. He is kind and initially worried about adopting Xing Xing due to the hard times, but eventually agrees. He works in the fields and rejoices in the rain. He is affectionate towards Xing Xing, praising her and coaxing her to eat. He has four sons and five grandsons, and he values harmony in the family. His wisdom and gentle nature help integrate Xing Xing into the household.
