Shen Nian
After Bankruptcy and Divorce, My Live-In Husband Became My Sugar Daddy
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Shen Nian (沈念) |
| Alias(es) | Niannian 40 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Shen family; Shen Yanchuan’s cousin 23 |
| Occupation/Role | Romantic rival from Yu Han’s perspective; the woman Yu Han regards as Gu Hansheng’s “white moonlight” 21 43 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 20, seated beside Gu Hansheng at Goddess Night 20 |
Background
According to Yu Han, Shen Nian cared for Gu Hansheng during his difficult years, when Yu Han herself treated him badly. Yu Han regards this history as the reason Shen Nian occupies a special place in his life 36 43.
Shen Nian is Shen Yanchuan’s cousin. When he reveals their connection, he describes them as not particularly close, though still family 23.
Personality
Shen Nian presents herself with a gentle smile, a soft voice, and affectionate forms of address: “Brother Hansheng” for Gu Hansheng and “Sister Yu Han” for Yu Han. This gracious manner contrasts with her conduct at Goddess Night, where Yu Han notices undisguised contempt in her eyes before Shen Nian casts the vote that costs her first place 21 22.
Her apparent concern often draws attention to Yu Han’s dependence on Gu Hansheng. At the hospital, she praises Yu Han for managing alone while saying she herself would cry without his company; when Yu Han asks to borrow money, Shen Nian emphasizes that she is swallowing her pride to approach her ex-husband. Yu Han interprets her behavior as deliberate humiliation, and Qin An’an likewise believes she is bullying Yu Han 23 29.
Shen Nian also openly seeks Gu Hansheng’s reassurance and protection. She leans against him during the confrontation with Yu Han’s mother and asks him to clear her name. At the hospital, he recalls her longstanding fear of needles 27 28.
Relationships
- Gu Hansheng — Treats her warmly, protects her from Yu Han’s mother, accompanies her to the hospital, and arranges her birthday party. Yu Han assumes his attachment is romantic, but Shen Yanchuan later indicates that she misunderstands the difference between her own place in his heart and Shen Nian’s 27 28 41 43.
- Shen Yanchuan — Her cousin. He tells her about Yu Han’s participation in Goddess Night; Yu Han subsequently believes the cousins worked together to set her up 22 23.
- Yu Han — Gu Hansheng’s ex-wife and Shen Nian’s rival from Yu Han’s perspective. Shen Nian repeatedly invites her to remain in uncomfortable social situations while maintaining an outwardly friendly manner 21 22 40 41 42.
- Yu Han’s mother — Publicly accuses Shen Nian of breaking up Yu Han’s marriage and attempts to attack her. Shen Nian denies being a homewrecker; Yu Han confirms that she and Gu Hansheng are already divorced 27.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Goddess Night
- Attends the competition beside Gu Hansheng, surprising Yu Han, who thought they were away on a business trip in Haicheng 20.
- Challenges the first-place tie between Yu Han and contestant No. 18, pointing out that Gu Hansheng has not voted 21.
- Receives his voting device and casts the deciding vote for No. 18 despite Yu Han’s pleas. She claims her hand slipped, then reminds the audience of Yu Han’s past treatment of Gu Hansheng 22.
- Leaves arm in arm with Gu Hansheng. Backstage, Shen Yanchuan admits that he mentioned the event to her; his subsequent revelation that they are cousins strengthens Yu Han’s belief that she was deliberately set up 22 23.
Company Confrontation and Hospital Visit
- Is verbally abused and threatened by Yu Han’s mother at Gu Hansheng’s company. She asks Gu Hansheng to confirm that she is not a homewrecker, and he shields her from an attempted slap 27.
- Suggests that Yu Han explain her financial difficulties and ask Gu Hansheng for help 28.
- Arrives at the hospital holding his arm for a blood test. She offers Yu Han assistance and encourages Gu Hansheng to lend her money, but he refuses and leaves with Shen Nian 28 29.
Lunch Visit and Watch Shopping
- Brings groceries to Gu Hansheng’s office, intending to cook for him, while Yu Han is delivering homemade food. She asks to taste Yu Han’s snacks, but Gu Hansheng discourages her, warning that they could upset her stomach 35.
- Encounters Yu Han after a failed job interview and asks her to help choose a watch. She says Gu Hansheng insisted on buying a limited edition costing over thirty million after she merely mentioned it 36.
- Remarks afterward that Yu Han does not seem to like her; Gu Hansheng tells her not to bother with Yu Han 37.
Birthday Party and King’s Game
- Welcomes Yu Han to the birthday celebration Gu Hansheng has arranged for her, offers cake, and apologizes for not inviting her earlier 40 41.
- Persuades Yu Han to stay for the King’s Game. After drawing the king, she orders number three to carry number eight bridal-style; the numbers belong to Yu Han and Gu Hansheng 42.
- Looks displeased when the pairing is revealed, then says she feels dizzy and leans against Gu Hansheng. He holds her while Yu Han chooses the drinking penalty instead 42.
- Later urges her cousin to complete his challenge with Yu Han. Eventually, she says she feels unwell and leaves with Gu Hansheng 42 43.
Urgent Call
- Becomes the subject of a call from Shen Yanchuan while Gu Hansheng is driving Yu Han to her first day at work. Gu Hansheng anxiously tells him to have Shen Nian wait, then drops Yu Han at a subway station and rushes away. The reason Shen Nian needs him is not disclosed in this scene 46.
Equipment / Items
- Limited-edition diamond watch — A gift from Gu Hansheng, worn at her birthday party. Yu Han identifies it as the watch Shen Nian previously described as costing over thirty million 36 41 42.