The husband of the washerwoman who offers firewood to Zhou. He is a village farmer who collects firewood in his spare time. Though he does not appear directly in the story, his wife mentions his firewood and they are willing to give it to Zhou. He represents the industrious peasantry supporting the household and the generosity of the local people. His wife's willingness to help reflects his own probable kindness and the couple's sharing nature. He is another unseen but implied member of the village.
