Shen Jingmo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Shen Jingmo (沈京墨)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shen Corporation; Shen Family
Occupation/Role	President/CEO of Shen Corporation; elder brother of Shen Jingyan
First Appearance	1

Background / History

In the original course of events known to Zhu Yu, Shen Jingmo was fated to die because of the Little Fishing Village construction project. When Zhu Yu internally panics over the project and reveals that Shen Jing intends to lure him into a criminal trap, Shen Jingmo investigates rather than proceeding. He tracks Du Wencai to the village and reports him and several fugitives to the police. 1 3 4

Shen Jingmo subsequently learns that Shen Jing is his grandfather's adopted daughter and has conspired with her biological parents and Du Wencai to seize the Shen family's assets. He and Old Master Shen decide to handle the conspirators through legal channels. 5

He discovers early on that he can hear Zhu Yu's unspoken thoughts. Initially unsettled by the phenomenon, he uses the information cautiously, particularly after Zhu Yu's knowledge exposes threats to the Shen family. Shen Jingmo later determines that Old Master Shen and Li Yiyan can hear Zhu Yu as well, and theorizes that their shared trait may be their originally early deaths. 1 4 10

Appearance

Shen Jingmo is portrayed as a physically imposing man with a well-proportioned physique and a strong waist. Zhu Yu repeatedly notices and admires his appearance. 4 19 20

• Usually wears formal business attire, including shirts, suits, ties, and cufflinks. 14 20
• Has a stern, composed expression that can intimidate subordinates and rivals. 47 50
• Appears notably fit and capable in direct combat. 26

Personality

Shen Jingmo is calm, decisive, and highly pragmatic. He does not hesitate to involve the police against his own uncle by marriage when the evidence points to a threat, and he remains composed while giving his statement afterward. 3 4

As a CEO and elder brother, he values competence, discipline, and accountability. He places Shen Jingyan under Zhu Yu's supervision, freezes his bank cards, and ties the restoration of his finances to his work performance. 16 27

Despite his reserved demeanor, Shen Jingmo is attentive to Zhu Yu. He notices the discrepancy between Zhu Yu's spoken professionalism and his inner complaints, supports Zhu Yu's authority over the interns, takes care of him after he becomes drunk, and asks him to attend a high-society banquet as his male companion. 13 19 20 49

Abilities & Skills

Hearing Zhu Yu's Inner Thoughts

Shen Jingmo can hear Zhu Yu's thoughts despite Zhu Yu not speaking aloud. The ability appears to function over considerable distances and has provided Shen Jingmo with information unavailable through ordinary means. 1 18 47

• Heard Zhu Yu's warnings about the Little Fishing Village ambush, leading him to investigate and report Du Wencai. 3
• Learned of Old Master Shen's poisoning and Shen Jing's lack of blood relation through Zhu Yu's thoughts. 4 5
• Confirmed that Li Yiyan and Old Master Shen can also hear Zhu Yu, while Shen Jingyan apparently cannot. 10
• Can receive Zhu Yu's thoughts even when they are far apart, although the constant mental noise disrupts his sleep. 18 47
• Cannot always understand Zhu Yu's unfamiliar terms or references to the world being a novel. 35

Corporate Leadership

As Shen Corporation's president, Shen Jingmo directs major business decisions and manages personnel with authority. 1 11 29

• Reviews project proposals and company documents personally. 1 2
• Entrusts Zhu Yu with managing interns Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen, openly backing Zhu Yu's authority. 11 13
• Finalizes a business partnership with Li Yiyan. 29
• Maintains enough influence that the sons of partner-company executives flee after learning Zhu Yu arrived with him. 50

Combat Ability

Shen Jingmo is an exceptionally capable fighter. During Zhu Yu and Su Duoduo's abduction, he confronts ten men with only two bodyguards present and incapacitates the attackers with precise strikes. 26

• Uses an improvised plastic pipe as a weapon. 26
• Targets opponents' legs to disable them efficiently. 26
• Subdues the gang leader after Zhu Yu interrupts the man's attack. 26
• Contrasts sharply with Shen Jingyan's reckless but ineffective attempt at rescue. 26

Health

Lu Xi's examination identifies three recurring health issues. 15

• Stomach problems — He is advised not to drink excessively. 15
• Headaches — Lu Xi recommends massage treatment. 15
• Insomnia — He uses sleeping pills and is advised to try aromatherapy instead. 15

Equipment / Items

• Wei Li — An unreleased robotic dog kept in Shen Jingmo's office; it responds to his commands and refers to him as “Master.” 14
• Imperial Dragon Bay residence — His luxurious home, where Zhu Yu stays after becoming drunk at a business dinner. 19 20
• Shen Corporation vault — Stores extensive gold-bar reserves used for company rewards. 22

Relationships

• Zhu Yu — His ace assistant. Shen Jingmo can hear Zhu Yu's thoughts, relies on his insights, protects him during dangerous situations, and later chooses him as his male companion for a banquet. 1 3 19 26 49
• Shen Jingyan — His younger brother. Shen Jingmo frequently disciplines him for workplace misconduct and reckless behavior, including freezing his cards and placing him under Zhu Yu's evaluation. 7 16 26 27
• Old Master Shen — His grandfather. Shen Jingmo is concerned about his health, works with him to expose Shen Jing's conspiracy, and brings Zhu Yu to the family estate. 4 5 32
• Shen Jing — His adopted aunt. After learning of her plot with Du Wencai and her biological family, Shen Jingmo chooses to pursue the matter legally. 3 5
• Du Wencai — His uncle by marriage and Shen Jing's co-conspirator. Shen Jingmo reports his location to the police, leading to his arrest. 3 4
• Li Yiyan — A close business associate and fellow listener of Zhu Yu's thoughts. Shen Jingmo warns him about the future danger connected to Li Yichen and later enters a business partnership with him. 10 29
• Li Yichen — Li Yiyan's younger brother and an intern at Shen Corporation. Shen Jingmo permits Zhu Yu to manage him alongside Shen Jingyan. 11 13
• Lu Xi — The Shen Household's family doctor, who conducts Shen Jingmo's physical examination and knows details of his past coffee preferences. 14 15

Story Role / Major Arcs

Little Fishing Village Conspiracy

Zhu Yu's foreknowledge alerts Shen Jingmo to an assassination plot connected to Little Fishing Village. Shen Jingmo verifies the threat through his uncle's tracked location and calls the police, avoiding the death originally awaiting him. 1 3 4

Shen Family Investigation

After returning to the Shen Family Estate, Shen Jingmo learns through Zhu Yu's thoughts that Old Master Shen has been poisoned and that Shen Jing was adopted as part of a long-term scheme. He and his grandfather move to bring the responsible parties to justice. 4 5

Intern Supervision

Shen Jingmo assigns Shen Jingyan and Li Yichen to intern under Zhu Yu, instructing Zhu Yu not to treat them leniently. He repeatedly supports Zhu Yu's strict management and uses financial restrictions to force Shen Jingyan to develop responsibility. 11 13 16 27

Rescue at Dragon Pavilion

When Zhu Yu calls from an alley where he is being held by armed men, Shen Jingmo arrives immediately with two bodyguards. He defeats the kidnappers, rescues Zhu Yu and Su Duoduo, and rebukes Shen Jingyan for attempting a reckless solo rescue. 25 26

Li Household Affairs

Shen Jingmo accompanies Zhu Yu during the escalating Li Household conflict. He witnesses the disruption of the original timeline, which prevents Li Yiyan's intended death and causes Li Yiyan to become the apparent new male lead of the world. 29 30

Male Companion at the Feng Banquet

Shen Jingmo asks Zhu Yu to accompany him as his male companion to the eldest Feng daughter's birthday banquet. He provides Zhu Yu with an elite styling team, an extremely expensive suit, accessories, and a watch. 49