Wei Yaozong is Qin Shulan's husband, a section chief in the construction department. He is cold, practical, and prioritizes his career and family's safety. He forbids his wife from harboring An Min, threatening to report her if she stays. He believes An Min's background as a "capitalist" young lady endangers his position. He represents the era's paranoia and selfishness, unwilling to risk his status for family.