Chen Sheng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Sheng (陈省)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shi family
Occupation/Role	Shi Junyi's bodyguard; assists with bodyguard operations and supervision 5 23
First Appearance	Chapter 5 5

Background / History

Chen Sheng is a longtime Shi-family bodyguard who states that he has followed Shi Junyi for eleven years. He is entrusted with sensitive duties, including relaying Shi Junyi's orders, monitoring personnel, organizing security arrangements, and reporting developments directly to his employer 23 45.

When Jiang Qiao joins the Shi family, Chen Sheng and Chris initially regard him warily. Jiang Qiao dislocates Chen Sheng's wrist after the shark test; Chen Sheng resets it himself and nevertheless takes responsibility for showing Jiang Qiao the bodyguards' living area, work restrictions, and equipment arrangements 5.

Chen Sheng gradually accepts Jiang Qiao as part of the group. He helps Jiang Qiao remain with the Shi family after Shi Junyi orders him dismissed, later invites him to the bodyguards' dinner, and judges that Jiang Qiao is not a significant security threat 15 40 43.

Appearance

Shi Junyi considers Chen Sheng moderately built and clean-looking, making him the most acceptable of the bodyguards assembled to stay overnight in his room 18.

• Similar build to Jiang Qiao; Jiang Qiao is able to wear Chen Sheng's spare clothes 5.
• Described as cleaner-looking and less heavily built than several fellow bodyguards 18.

Personality

Chen Sheng is loyal, cautious, and highly conscious of the Shi family's hierarchy. He follows Shi Junyi's instructions closely, avoids prying into matters that do not concern him, and warns Fu Zhilan not to ask too much about Shi Junyi's private life 28 43.

He is also easily flustered when caught between Shi Junyi and Jiang Qiao. Jiang Qiao's flirting makes him uncomfortable, while Shi Junyi's contradictory instructions about monitoring Jiang Qiao leave him feeling unfairly burdened with interpreting their relationship 20 50.

Abilities & Skills

Marksmanship

Chen Sheng is an excellent shot and provides covering fire during attacks on Shi Junyi's convoy 8.

• Shoots down an attacking motorcycle during the convoy ambush 8.
• His reconnaissance and marksmanship are considered top-notch 39.
• Handles weapons ranging from handguns to a Barrett rifle 44.

Security and Operational Support

Chen Sheng manages practical aspects of bodyguard work and acts as a trusted intermediary between Shi Junyi and other personnel 5 23.

• Explains work cycles, communications restrictions, searches, and rest arrangements to new bodyguards 5.
• Arranges Jiang Qiao's room, issues him clothing and firearms, and accompanies him on assignments 5 6.
• Delivers Shi Junyi's messages and reports intelligence, training results, and personnel matters 20 23 50.
• Is assigned to watch Jiang Qiao when Shi Junyi suspects or worries about him 23 43.

Limits

Chen Sheng considers close-quarters combat his weak point and is believed unable to last three exchanges against Jiang Qiao 39.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Firearms; he uses a gun during the convoy ambush and handles a Barrett rifle while on security duty 8 44.
• Glock pistol issued to Jiang Qiao for missions 6.
• Earpieces and mission-specific communication equipment issued to bodyguards 6.
• A small notebook used to compile reports for Shi Junyi 43.

Relationships

• Shi Junyi — Employer and longtime superior. Chen Sheng has followed him for eleven years, carries out his orders faithfully, and keeps his private affairs confidential 23 43 45.
• Jiang Qiao — Initially distrustful of the new bodyguard, but later helps him stay with the Shi family and accepts him into the bodyguard group. He is frequently made to monitor or report on Jiang Qiao for Shi Junyi 15 23 40 50.
• Chris — Fellow bodyguard. The two worry about Shi Junyi after his disappearance and work together during security incidents 8 13.
• Shen Guiyi — Fellow bodyguard and participant in the group's informal dinner gathering 40.
• Fu Zhilan — Fu Zhilan unsuccessfully tries to obtain information about Shi Junyi from Chen Sheng; Chen Sheng refuses to disclose private details and advises him against excessive questioning 43.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jiang Qiao's Entry into the Shi Family

Chen Sheng meets Jiang Qiao after the shark test, has his wrist dislocated in their handshake, and introduces him to the conditions of Shi-family bodyguard work. He later equips Jiang Qiao for his first mission and draws lots with him to determine who will ride with Shi Junyi 5 6.

Convoy Attack and Shi Junyi's Disappearance

During the attack on Shi Junyi's vehicle, Chen Sheng returns fire and takes down a pursuing motorcycle. When Shi Junyi disappears afterward, Chen Sheng worries both for his employer and about Jiang Qiao's possible motives, reporting the situation to Shi Jiao 8 13.

Jiang Qiao's Return

After Shi Junyi abandons Jiang Qiao and Chen Sheng at Jiang Qiao's home, Chen Sheng brings Jiang Qiao to the Shi estate to seek Shi Jiao's help. He later delivers Shi Junyi's explanation regarding Yan Wei and summons Jiang Qiao for equipment selection and training 15 20.

Surveillance and Acceptance

Shi Junyi orders Chen Sheng to watch Jiang Qiao after Jiang Qiao's suspicious interactions with Shi Youxi. Over time, Chen Sheng concludes that Jiang Qiao is straightforward rather than scheming and invites him to a bodyguard dinner as one of their own 23 40 43.

Keeper of Shi Junyi's Secret

Chen Sheng learns of Shi Junyi and Jiang Qiao's relationship after inadvertently entering Shi Junyi's room. Shi Junyi threatens him into secrecy, but Chen Sheng remains discreet and becomes increasingly exasperated at being caught between them 45 47 50.

Trivia

• Jiang Qiao's flirtatious teasing repeatedly makes Chen Sheng panic or retreat 20.
• He is frightened enough of Shi Junyi's displeasure that he immediately refuses to wait for Sang Ye when Shi Junyi asks whether they should delay departure 8.
• Chen Sheng once narrowly avoids being made to sleep in Shi Junyi's bed; Shi Junyi dismisses him after deciding that the arrangement is unbearable 18.