Shen Qingling

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shen Qingling (沈清翎)
Alias(es)	Cold-Faced Brother; Teacher Shen; Movie Emperor Shen Qingling; Cold-Faced Cuteness
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	19
Affiliation	Gu Family; Jiang University; Gu Corporation; ZeroOne Entertainment; Goddess System 077
Occupation/Role	Jiang University student; actor; investor; host of Goddess System 077
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Goddess System 077 Host	2	Transmigrates into a novel and becomes bound to Goddess System 077. Gains Heartthrob Points from opposite-sex targets to exchange for items and abilities.
Initial system profile	2	Recorded at 18 years old, 188 cm tall, with 94 Looks, 60 Health, 65 Combat Power, 3,805 Points, and no cheat abilities.
Public-attention point growth	9	A viral topic and schoolgirls' heartbeat values raise his points by more than 20,000 in one day; he recognizes sustained public exposure as a source of points.
First conquest completed	25	Successfully conquers Song Zhining, bringing his conquest total to one.
Top-tier Piano Master	34	Purchases the golden finger on credit before Gu Yijin's piano challenge; gains exceptional piano ability and a Temperament stat of 87.
First 3S goddess conquered	144	Sheng Mo's completed conquest raises his total to three conquered goddesses and pushes his points past 1.5 million. Receives system rewards including attribute points, character unlocks, and plot foresight.
Maxed Attractiveness	146	Allocates seven reward attribute points to raise Attractiveness from 93 to 100.
Puppet Master	146	Draws the SSS-Class golden finger, enabling him to create and control puppet characters.
Shen Qi created	147	Creates Shen Qi, a female puppet modeled after himself, with maxed attractiveness and absolute priority toward his interests.
Second 3S goddess conquered	220	Successfully conquers Nan Zhen. His listed golden fingers are Top-tier Piano Master and Puppet Master; he also receives Weakness Buffs, character unlocks, plot spoilers, and a lottery draw.
Eavesdrop on Thoughts	221	Draws an ability that lets him hear other people's inner thoughts.
Possession of Shen Qi	246 257	Learns to transfer his soul into Shen Qi's body. His own body becomes dormant while Shen Qi's original soul sleeps.
Enhanced system profile	547	His panel records 100 Appearance, 90 Health, 90 Combat Power, 999+ Reputation and Heart-Throb Score, five million points, nine conquered goddesses, and 95% Main Quest and Turnaround Progress.
Top Expert	547	His system panel lists Top Expert among his cheat abilities, alongside Top-tier Piano Master and Puppet Master.
Five new cheat abilities	547	Completing Chu Jiaojiao's side mission grants Danger Sense, All Things Known, Memory Fragment, Instant Skill Trial Card, and Emotional Visualization Filter.
Lin Xingmian conquered	639	Lin Xingmian's conquest reaches 100%, bringing the Main Quest and Counterattack Progress to 98%; Lin Qingdai, Jiang Yuning, and Su Huarong remain incomplete.
Heaven's Mandate and Reclaiming the Self	639	Unlocks the Heaven's Mandate system feature and draws Reclaiming the Self, an immediately activated ability whose stated effect is to let him “be himself.” The Book of Fate remains locked.

Background / History

Shen Qingling was an actor in his previous life. After being bound by Goddess System 077, he transmigrated into a novel whose ending he had never finished reading. The system selected him for his appearance, acting skill, meticulous mind, and aptitude for attracting women. His initial mission framework revolves around acquiring Heartthrob Points and conquering designated goddess targets. 2

In his previous life, Shen Qingling was a top-tier actor with both popularity and acting skill. He received intensive training in movement, expression, styling, and camera presence, and habitually wears a mask in public to avoid recognition and intrusive photography. 8

In the novel world, he grew up in an orphanage and later learns that he is the Gu Family's youngest son. His orphanage upbringing and longing for a home remain important to him, even after his connection to the Gu Family becomes known. 22 97

He first gains public attention after rescuing Song Zhining, whose crisis ends differently from the original novel. Images of him spread widely online, beginning the steady accumulation of public attention and system points. 2 9

Shen Qingling initially treats Gu Yijin as an opponent, but changes his approach after deducing that Bu Yunrou and her children are manipulating events against both of them. Gu Yijin saves him during a car accident that leaves Gu Yijin crippled, prompting Shen Qingling to seek an alliance against their shared enemy. 145 146

Following the downfall of the Lu Family, Shen Qingling reflects on the harm he suffered at Lu Zhengrong's hands and on the deception he used to escape her captivity. Though he does not forgive her crimes, he recognizes that pity, guilt, hatred, and compassion can coexist. 461

Appearance

Shen Qingling is a tall, striking young man whose appearance is repeatedly described as exceptionally attractive and difficult to overlook. His cold, refined bearing gives him the image of an aloof and abstinent “high mountain flower.” 2 3 32 244

• Height: 188 cm. 2
• Deep, narrow eyes; sharp brow bones; a tall nose bridge; cold jade-like cheeks; and a sharply defined jawline. 32
• Broad shoulders and a narrow waist; formal clothing emphasizes his restrained yet eye-catching presence. 32
• Long legs and slender, sharply defined hands. 2
• His Attractiveness stat reaches 100 after using system attribute points. 146
• Often presents a cool, distant image in public, while his gentleness toward selected people creates a strong contrast. 79
• His regular exercise gives him a sculpted, inverted-triangle physique with evenly defined muscles. 596
• His rare glamorous outfits, such as a deep V-neck black knit sweater, attract major attention from viewers and fellow dating-show guests. 526

Personality

Shen Qingling is outwardly calm, aloof, disciplined, and difficult to approach. He focuses during class despite attention around him, rarely responds to messages, and often lets others project their own assumptions onto his silence. 9 173

Behind this image, he is highly observant, strategic, and willing to manipulate emotions to advance his goals. He studies conquest progress, uses carefully planned gifts and public situations to influence others, and can present himself as innocent while directing events from behind the scenes. 4 84 86 325

His calculating side coexists with genuine compassion. He rescues Song Zhining, comforts Lin Xingmian, pays a woman's 200,000-yuan debt while helping her child, volunteers at an orphanage, and encourages Sheng Mo to accept herself. 2 22 97 128 263

He also has a mischievous streak, especially in his treatment of Shen Qi. He creates her as a female counterpart, tests her loyalty by implying her destruction, and later possesses her body to tease Sang Yin. 147 246 257

Shen Qingling can be emotionally detached when hurt, as demonstrated by his cold treatment of Pei Shishi after their conflict. However, he is not indifferent to suffering and privately questions whether exploiting Lu Zhengrong's feelings to regain his freedom made him cruel. 547 461

He is perceptive about practical details and hidden motives, but may ignore or deliberately refuse to acknowledge overt flirtation when it does not suit him. His choice to assist Wen Yu because of her difficulty communicating reflects his practical kindness even while he maintains firm emotional boundaries. 496 606

Abilities & Skills

Goddess System 077

Shen Qingling is the host of Goddess System 077, which converts Heartthrob Points from women into currency for abilities, items, and mission progression. 2

• Tracks target profiles, conquest progress, side quests, and story progress. 4 9 25
• Unlocks character information and plot-related rewards after major conquests. 145 220
• Provides system-shop items and golden fingers in exchange for points. 9 34
• His system-driven objectives include obtaining Heartthrob and Regret Values from designated targets. 4 32
• Records five million points, nine conquered goddesses, and 95% Main Quest and Turnaround Progress after Chu Jiaojiao's side mission is completed. 547
• Unlocks Heaven's Mandate, which shows Shen Qingling an unexplained vision involving the original host as a child; the related Book of Fate remains locked. 639

Top-tier Piano Master

A golden finger purchased before Gu Yijin's challenge at the Sheng Family banquet. 34

• Gives him piano mastery sufficient to captivate the banquet audience. 35 36
• Raises his Temperament stat to 87. 34
• Allows him to overturn Gu Yijin's attempt to expose him as untalented. 33 35

Puppet Master

An SSS-Class golden finger that lets Shen Qingling create and utilize puppet characters. 146

• Used to create Shen Qi, a female puppet modeled after himself. 147
• Shen Qi has her own memories, personality, emotions, social identity, and self-awareness while remaining devoted to him. 243
• Shen Qi prioritizes Shen Qingling's interests and will act according to the persona he designed when not directly needed. 147
• Shen Qingling can create additional puppet containers, but is told that another puppet's creation requires Shen Qi's destruction. 246

Soul Possession

Shen Qingling can move his soul into Shen Qi's body through Puppet Master. 246

• He retains his own mannerisms and consciousness while controlling Shen Qi. 257
• His original body enters a dormant state during possession. 246
• Shen Qi's own soul sleeps while he controls her body. 246
• He experiences no physical discomfort upon entering Shen Qi's body. 257

Eavesdrop on Thoughts

A lottery-derived ability that allows Shen Qingling to hear other people's inner thoughts. 221

• Enables him to uncover hidden feelings and intentions.
• Its acquisition follows his discovery that Lu Yunrou's family is targeting the Gu Family. 220 221

New System Cheat Abilities

After completing Chu Jiaojiao's side mission, Shen Qingling receives five new cheat abilities. 547

• Danger Sense — Warns him of imminent danger, conspiracies, betrayal, and malicious schemes. 547
• All Things Known — Allows him to understand and communicate with animals. 547
• Memory Fragment — Provides a random fragment of a heroine's past when her Heart-Throb Score exceeds 80. 547
• Instant Skill Trial Card — Grants one hour of expert-level ability in a selected skill each day. 547
• Emotional Visualization Filter — Displays emotions as colors, allowing him to identify feelings such as affection, anger, sadness, hatred, and possessiveness. 547
• Reclaiming the Self — An immediately activated ability with the stated effect of letting Shen Qingling “be himself”; its practical effects are initially unclear. 639

Academic, Artistic, and Physical Talent

Shen Qingling is regarded as Jiang University's number-one student and a genuine genius rather than someone relying solely on hard work. 244 285

• Chooses competition teammates according to their academic strengths. 285
• Draws skillfully enough for Sang Yin to recognize his artistic talent. 162
• Practices martial arts and can pin Shen Qi down. 283
• Defeats Ye Xin effortlessly after Ye Xin attacks him, catching and twisting his fist before forcing him to the ground. 433
• Is capable of communicating in sign language and chooses Wen Yu as his partner partly because he can communicate with her comfortably. 496
• His system profile later records 90 Health and 90 Combat Power, while listing Top Expert among his cheat abilities. 547
• Volunteers regularly at an orphanage. 251 263

Relationships

• Song Zhining — First completed conquest target after he rescues her; she develops intense admiration for him. She later serves as president of his fan club and gives him a “Cold-Faced Cuteness” doll for his birthday. 2 25 479
• Chu Jiaojiao — Childhood sweetheart who exploited and betrayed the original host; Shen Qingling exposes her deceit and ends their friendship. Her Regret Value becomes a side quest, which he later completes. 4 14 547
• Ruan Mingyi — Wealthy young woman who calls him “Cold-Faced Brother”; persistently pursues him despite his initial indifference. Her conquest reaches 100%. 9 365
• Lin Xingmian — Former tutoring student and S-Class target. Shen Qingling is notably gentle, patient, and protective toward her; his support helps her recover from depression and mild autism, and her conquest ultimately reaches 100%. 17 22 344 544 639
• Wen Sulan — His mother in the Gu Family. She suspects his identity early, seeks to protect him, and supports his eventual choice of partner. 14 283
• Gu Chenwang — His biological father and the head of the Gu Family. He discusses Shen Qingling's prospective marriage alliance but does not force a decision, and intends to personally train him through practical work at Gu Corporation. 416 479
• Gu Yijin — Initially a hostile rival who tries to undermine him; later saves him during the car accident and becomes his ally, manager, and business partner. Gu Yijin remains intensely devoted and possessive toward Shen Qingling. 33 146 351 352 503
• Sheng Xia — His potential fiancée and an A-Class target. He confronts her arrogance, later gives her a deeply personal fireworks gift, and completes her conquest. 32 137
• Sheng Mo — A 3S goddess whose vulnerability Shen Qingling responds to with empathy; they develop a romantic bond. He later admits that he does have feelings for her. 128 137 144 629
• Nan Zhen — A 3S conquest target who first encounters him helping strangers. Their relationship develops through flirtation, restraint, conflict, and eventual completed conquest. 97 193 220
• Sang Yin — Assassin and bodyguard publicly introduced as his distant cousin. Initially investigates him as a suspected predator, then becomes emotionally attached to him and increasingly understands his domineering, controlling side. 161 162 185 477
• Shen Qi — His female puppet, creation, and “good daughter.” She sees him as her master and creator god, and is absolutely loyal and possessive toward him. She later becomes his closest emotional confidante, helping him process his conflicted feelings over Lu Zhengrong. 147 243 246 461
• Lu Zhengrong / Shen Nuo — A member of Lu Yunrou's family who becomes fascinated and increasingly obsessed with him. She kidnaps and imprisons Shen Qingling, then is believed dead following the Lu Family's downfall before returning under the identity Shen Nuo. Shen Qingling later acknowledges that, despite her crimes, he saved her and has complicated feelings for her. 285 324 395 424 461 629 639
• Lu Xiao — A hostile figure from Lu Yunrou's family who envies Shen Qingling and seeks to surpass him; Shen Qingling plans to use his conflict with Lu Zhengrong against their family. Lu Xiao later fakes his death alongside Lu Zhengrong and remains fixated on Shen Qi. 325 344 477 526
• Lin Qingdai — S-Class target with an unusually high innate favorable impression of him. Shen Qingling suspects she may know more about his identity and the original plot than she reveals; her conquest reaches 98%. 47 49 639
• Jiang Yuning — An SS-Class professional con artist whose character card is unlocked after Sheng Mo's conquest. Shen Qingling intends to use a Memory Fragment to learn the key to completing her still-incomplete conquest. 145 639
• Su Huarong — An SS-Class actress whose polished public persona conceals extensive childhood trauma and emotional isolation. Shen Qingling's acceptance of her authentic emotions begins breaking down her defenses; her conquest reaches 87%. 145 532 639
• Pei Shishi — A dating-show guest whose spoiled, flirtatious methods initially fail to affect him. She develops obvious feelings for Shen Qingling, later regrets hurting him, and repeatedly attempts to earn back his favor. 496 547 549
• Yu Shi — A criminal profiler and dating-show guest who is impressed by Shen Qingling's observational ability. Though inclined to analyze others rather than trust them, she takes leave from work to confront her own feelings toward him. 496 639
• Wen Yu — A mute pastry chef and dating-show guest. Shen Qingling chooses her as a partner because he can communicate with her through sign language, but maintains boundaries despite her growing attachment to him. 496 606
• Xu Jiaheng — An outwardly shy dating-show guest who secretly harbors intense hostility toward Shen Qingling. He twists Shen Qingling's words to worsen Pei Shishi's heartbreak. 549

Story Role / Major Arcs

System Host and Early Conquests

After transmigrating, Shen Qingling uses the Goddess System to alter the original story's trajectory. He rescues Song Zhining, gains viral attention, begins gathering points, and activates a side quest centered on Chu Jiaojiao's regret. 2 4 9

Sheng Family Banquet

He attends the Sheng Family banquet as Ruan Mingyi's escort, meets Wen Sulan, confronts Sheng Xia's insults, and defeats Gu Yijin's piano challenge using Top-tier Piano Master. 29 31 33 34 35 36

Gu Family Return and Sheng Family Conflict

Shen Qingling's connection to the Gu Family becomes increasingly clear as Wen Sulan seeks to protect him and Gu Yijin works to discredit him. He navigates the Sheng Family's conflicts while completing Sheng Xia and Sheng Mo's conquests. 61 84 137 144

Alliance Against Lu Yunrou

After surviving the car accident, Shen Qingling identifies Bu Yunrou—later revealed as Lu Yunrou—and her children as a threat to the Gu Family. He shifts from rivalry with Gu Yijin to cooperation and uses system rewards to investigate their plot. 145 146 220 221

Shen Qi and Puppet Master

Shen Qingling creates Shen Qi as a female version of himself and gives her a prestigious identity within the Jinghai Shen Family. Her arrival at Jiang University causes speculation because of their resemblance, while her loyalty makes her central to his plans against the Lu siblings. 147 243 244 245 246 325

Entertainment Career

As a popular actor, Shen Qingling becomes connected to ZeroOne Entertainment, where Gu Yijin acts as his manager and he holds the position of second-largest shareholder. He initially declines an invitation to the dating show Liar's Cage while maintaining public interest. 351 352

He later agrees to join the dating variety show to support his company and create public interest. He keeps his participation secret before filming, invests in restaurants and other businesses with System Shop advantages, and plans to begin at the bottom during an internship at Gu Corporation once the program ends. 479

Confrontation with Lu Yunrou

After learning more about his identity and the harm caused by Lu Yunrou's schemes, Shen Qingling visits her in the hospital and confronts Lu Zhengrong about betrayal, suffering, and the threat posed to his family. 395

Lu Zhengrong's Abduction and Return

Lu Yunrou exploits Lu Zhengrong's obsession after a false marriage rumor between Shen Qingling and Shen Qi. Lu Zhengrong kidnaps Shen Qingling and takes him to a residence she considers their home, while the Gu, Sheng, and Nan families uncover evidence of her surveillance, imprisonment plans, and intended “elimination” of his other admirers. 416 424

After escaping captivity and bringing about the Lu Family's downfall, Shen Qingling struggles with the emotional cost of using Lu Zhengrong's feelings to regain his freedom. Though she is believed dead, Lu Zhengrong and Lu Xiao later reappear after assuming new identities and restoring their appearances. 461 477 526

Dating Show and Final System Objectives

On the dating show, Shen Qingling becomes the center of attention among contestants including Pei Shishi, Yu Shi, Wen Yu, and Su Huarong. He uses his observation, sign-language ability, and system knowledge to navigate shifting alliances, romantic rivalries, and hidden motives. 494 496 606

Lu Zhengrong enters the show under the name Shen Nuo, concealing her survival and complicated history with Shen Qingling. As Shen Qingling's remaining conquests approach completion, Heaven's Mandate and the locked Book of Fate introduce new questions about the original host's past, identity, and destiny. 566 629 639

Trivia

• Shen Qingling is repeatedly called a “high mountain flower” because of his unattainable, aloof image. 3 244
• His public image is strengthened by the contrast between his cold demeanor and his selective tenderness toward people such as Lin Xingmian. 79
• He keeps an observation diary about Sheng Mo, which she finds after the Sheng Family fire. 139
• Shen Qi's name resembles the nickname “Qiqi” used by Goddess System 077; Shen Qingling later teases her about this similarity. 283
• Song Zhining gives him a cotton doll called “Cold-Faced Cuteness,” prompting a rare Weibo post that rapidly trends online. 479
• He uses handmade activities such as pottery and chocolate-making as a way to calm people and cultivate patience. 562