Lao She (December 28, 1899-August 24, 1966), formerly known as Shu Qingchun, was a famous cultural critic, dramatist, ideologist and revolutionary in modern China. He was one of the most influential figures in the 20th century's Chinese literary world and was hailed as the "Father of Modern Chinese Literature". Lao She's works covered novels, plays, essays, poems, reviews, and many other fields. His representative works included Camel Xiangzi, Teahouse, Four Generations Under One roof, and so on. His novels were famous for their realism, which revealed the dark side of Chinese society and the suffering of the people at that time. Lao She was also an important figure in the history of modern Chinese culture. He had a profound influence on the development of modern Chinese literature and culture. He had served as the chief editor of a literary magazine and a professor at Peking University, promoting the progress of modern Chinese literature. At the same time, he was also a social actician who actively participated in the progress of organizations and social movements and made important contributions to the construction of new China. Lao She had outstanding achievements and far-reaching influence in culture, literature and social movements. He was regarded as one of the important figures in the history of modern Chinese culture.