Shen Yong
The Tycoon's Family Revitalization System
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Shen Yong (沈勇) |
| Alias(es) | Boss; Big Brother; Eldest Brother — forms of address used by Li Rui 30 34 |
| Gender | Male |
| Residence | Gaoyang City 30 |
| Occupation/Role | Employee; Li Rui’s former university dormmate 30 32 |
| Marital Status | Married to He Xiaozhu 35 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 30, “A brother’s wedding” 30 |
Background / History
University and Family
Shen Yong shared a university dormitory with Li Rui and four other students for four years. The six were close, pursuing girls and getting into fights together. On one occasion, Shen Yong stopped a woman’s boyfriend from beating Li Rui after Li Rui unwittingly asked her for her phone number 30 32.
His father worked as a low-level factory supervisor, while his mother was a full-time homemaker. To fund Shen Yong’s marriage, his father exhausted his retirement savings to provide a 300,000-yuan bride price 30.
Wedding-Car Dispute
Three days before the wedding, He Xiaozhu’s mother demanded a wedding car worth at least ten million yuan. Shen Yong could neither afford one nor find a local rental, and his father urged him to reconsider the marriage. He refused to abandon Xiaozhu, who opposed her mother’s demand and offered to persuade her 30.
When Li Rui called to arrange a meal, Shen Yong explained the predicament. He initially doubted his friend’s promise to provide the car: six months earlier, Li Rui had still been earning three or four thousand yuan a month in sales. Nevertheless, he defended Li Rui when his father dismissed him as a boastful drinking buddy 30.
Li Rui arrived in his own McLaren P1, worth over thirteen million yuan, and offered it as the wedding car. Their reunion was their first in three years. Shen Yong questioned his sudden wealth but stopped pressing after Li Rui assured him that the money came from legitimate sources 31.
Banquet and Marriage
During a meal at the Splendid Grand Hotel, Xiaozhu’s older cousin mocked the couple’s finances and suggested that Xiaozhu should have married a wealthier man. Shen Yong rose intending to slap her, but Li Rui restrained him. Li Rui then booked the couple’s wedding banquet at the hotel, paying 600,000 yuan for forty tables and drinks 32 33.
On the wedding morning, Shen Yong drove the decorated McLaren at the head of the bridal-pickup procession. Its arrival transformed Mother He’s attitude: she praised him and boasted to relatives about his wealthy friend. Shen Yong privately reflected on how differently money made people treat him 34 35.
At the reception, Li Rui gave him one million yuan to help the newlyweds buy a home. Shen Yong tried to refuse because he could not reciprocate such an expensive gift. When Li Rui insisted that repayment was unnecessary, Shen Yong’s eyes reddened and he clasped his friend’s hand in gratitude 35.
Appearance
- By his reunion with Li Rui, Shen Yong had gained a dozen or so jin over three years. Li Rui exaggerated the change while teasing him, and Shen Yong laughed it off 31.
Personality
Shen Yong is steadfast in his affection for He Xiaozhu, distinguishing her kindness from her mother’s unreasonable demands. He reassures Xiaozhu that their mutual love will help them overcome their difficulties rather than blaming her for the wedding dispute 30 31.
He values friendship independently of wealth. He insists on treating Li Rui as his guest and rejects his father’s suggestion that an expensive meal is necessary to cultivate their connection. His anxiety over the banquet payment and million-yuan gift reflects his concern about accepting favors he cannot repay 32 33 35.
Relationships
- He Xiaozhu — Wife. Both remain committed to marrying despite her mother’s demands and her cousin’s pressure to choose a wealthier partner 30 31 33 35.
- Li Rui — Former dormmate and close friend, whom he calls “Third Brother.” Their joking familiarity remains unchanged after Li Rui becomes wealthy 30 34.
- Father — Funds the bride price despite limited means. His frustration with the wedding expenses clashes with Shen Yong’s determination to marry Xiaozhu 30.
- Mother — A homemaker who sympathizes with the couple but considers the luxury-car demand beyond the family’s means 30.
- Mother He — Mother-in-law. Initially looks down on him; becomes openly welcoming after seeing Li Rui’s McLaren 30 35.
- Other university dormmates — Four close friends unable to attend the wedding because they live more than a thousand kilometers away. Each sends a red envelope instead 34.
Notable Quotes
“Dad, He Xiaozhu is a good girl. I won’t marry anyone but her.” 30
“As long as we truly love each other, we’ll get through every hardship and obstacle.” 31
“We chased girls together and got into fights together. Do we really need meals to maintain our friendship?” 32