Zhao Kaiying is Lin Feng's mother, a simple farmer who cannot read or write. She works on the family farm and also raises chickens. When Lin Feng returns home unexpectedly after being fired, she asks why he is back and expresses concern about his job situation. She is startled when Lin Feng rushes into the house noisily. Later, she sees him working in the backyard but does not intervene. She represents Lin Feng's humble family background and his connection to his rural home.
