Shen Wan

Biodata

Background and History

An orphan returned by several adoptive families, Shen Wan supported herself through university by studying and working part-time. She met Su Bowen there; his companionship gradually won her trust, and they married after graduation 243.

Shen Wan left a demanding magazine-editor career when she became pregnant. She suffered severe hemorrhaging after giving birth to their daughter, Baili, whom she calls Suìsuì. Su Bowen later had an affair and left them. Shen Wan and Baili rebuilt their lives together 244 249.

Shen Wan subsequently joined Xie Chengyue’s household with Baili. Although initially described as having married him, she later clarifies that they live together without a legal marriage. She says the arrangement was her own choice and does not diminish their love or family bond 2 291. After joining the household, she studied its social customs and fulfilled obligations she found exhausting, unwilling to leave Baili to navigate them alone 2 9.

With Baili’s encouragement, Shen Wan returned to drawing and clothing design. Mother and daughter developed Suìsuì’s Infinite Wardrobe and founded Pear Blossom Studio; their work gave Shen Wan a renewed sense of purpose. She later expanded the business with Baili, funded aid for girls in poverty and women facing domestic abuse, and learned business management from Xie Chengyue 21 166 178 188 239.

Appearance

Shen Wan is described as graceful and strikingly beautiful, with a gentle bearing often compared to a lily or a woman in a classical painting 2 20 39.

• She wears an embroidered, soft-apricot cheongsam on one occasion 245.

Personality

Shen Wan is affectionate and attentive without trying to control Baili’s choices. She supports her daughter’s school decision and business ambitions, credits Baili’s achievements to her own effort, and believes a mother should offer trust, encouragement, and room to choose 8 213 240.

Her gentleness has firm limits. She refuses to accept an insincere apology from a boutique employee and later rejects Su Bowen’s attempts to approach Baili. Her past has also made her candid about relationships: she advises Baili to judge people by their actions and to value her own well-being and future 10 59 252.

Abilities and Skills

Fashion and visual design

• Draws, sews, and makes clothes for Baili; she contributes her own styling ideas when preparing for an auction 11 113.
• Uses outfits she designed for Baili as models for Suìsuì’s Infinite Wardrobe, helping shape a game featuring fashion, professional clothing, and varied storylines 166 178.
• Works professionally under the designer name Lingshu 253.

Business

• Collaborates with Baili on their game studio and grows more confident through the work 178 218.
• Helps expand the business and its charitable work while learning management from Xie Chengyue 239.

Relationships

• Shen Baili (Suìsuì) — Daughter and creative partner. Shen Wan cares for her through repeated illnesses, supports her independence, and designs clothes for her 3 8 147 166.
• Xie Chengyue — Partner with whom she shares a household but no legal marriage. He respects her decisions and supports her work; they act together to protect Baili 11 218 243 291.
• Su Bowen — Ex-husband and Baili’s biological father. His affair ended their marriage; Shen Wan refuses reconciliation and orders him to stay away from their daughter 249 252.
• Xie Liuzheng — Xie Chengyue’s sister. They become comfortable companions, spending time together painting, arranging flowers, shopping, and caring for Baili 39 41 208.

Notable Quotes

“Suìsuì, you're the most precious gift heaven ever gave me. All I want is for you to be safe and happy.” 96

“I've been proud of you ever since you were born.” 278