Shen Jiayan

Biodata

History

Jiayan initially resents his newly returned biological sister, Shen Luoluo. He refuses to give up his breakfast seat until her embarrassing private thoughts reach him. He later assumes she has caused trouble for the Qin family, but begins questioning that judgment when Qin Shiyue explains how Luoluo helped them 5 7.

Their rivalry continues when he challenges Luoluo to a game and she carries their team through three matches. His attitude gradually softens: he brings her a roasted sweet potato, invites her to play with his friends, and investigates a school-forum post targeting her 12 17 22. When classmates call Luoluo an illegitimate daughter, he publicly confirms that she is his biological sister and that Shen Anya is adopted 59 62.

Jiayan becomes disillusioned with Anya after learning of her involvement with her friend Xiang Lu’s fiancé. He later tells Anya outright that he hates her 61 87. At school, he refuses to explain why he injured Liang Qin, leaving himself open to accusations and a demand for his expulsion. Luoluo finds Xu Chuangchuang, who agrees to tell the teachers what happened. Jiayan is shaken by the possibility that Luoluo might not believe him and later promises to tell her when something is wrong 109 110 111.

Appearance

Jiayan resembles Luoluo, a likeness Chen Jiashu notices when he sees them together 26.

• He gives his height as five foot ten and a half and is sensitive about not reaching six feet 153.

Personality

Jiayan is proud, quick-tempered, and reluctant to admit affection openly. He frames a sweet potato bought for Luoluo as repayment, yet grows upset when she assumes he could not have bought it simply to be kind 22. His protectiveness can also make him confrontational, particularly when he thinks Luoluo is being threatened 26 60 90.

He wants Luoluo’s attention and approval. He is hurt when he thinks she invited Qi Yang and Chen Jiashu to train without him, boasts to his friends about having an older sister, and studies seriously rather than waste her tutoring efforts 88 145 207.

Academics and Interests

• Schoolwork — Jiayan’s grades remain near the bottom of his class despite attending lessons and completing homework. Luoluo later gives him practice papers and studies alongside him; during a final exam, he recognizes question types from her materials 46 144 207.
• Gaming — He regularly plays with Duan Yixing and Lu Yanze. After Luoluo outplays him, he stays up all night trying to reach King rank, without succeeding that night 12 108.
• School sports — He runs with Luoluo during her training and sometimes waits in the stands until they can go home together 90.

Relationships

• Shen Luoluo — His biological older sister. Their early friction develops into affectionate teasing and fierce loyalty; he publicly defends her identity and takes pride in her academic success 5 59 111 126.
• Shen Anya — His adopted older sister. Once close to her, he loses trust after learning how she treated Luoluo and Xiang Lu 5 61 87.
• Shen Xiche — His second brother and frequent sparring partner. Jiayan holds childhood pranks against him, but also cares about his performances despite denying it 33 178.
• Shen Ting’an and Zhao Huizhen — His parents. Jiayan notices their early favoritism toward Luoluo, though Zhao and Luoluo later respond warmly when he feels left out 6 120.
• Duan Yixing and Lu Yanze — His close friends and regular gaming teammates, who defend him during the Liang Qin inquiry 12 109.
• Qi Yang — Luoluo’s deskmate. Jiayan initially treats him as a rival, then grows friendlier after learning about his difficult childhood; he remains wary of Qi Yang’s closeness to Luoluo 26 90 170.

Notable Quotes

“That’s not true, Luoluo. You’re my own sister.” 111

“My grades are always the same. What’s there to see when I’m at the bottom of the class? My sister comes first in the year every time. Now that’s worth looking at!” 126