Grand Unified Theories of Shen Xi

[extrapenguin]

I have sent out inquiries about house showings! Only two places at first, but: progress.

To tide me over the anxious wait, I invite you to tell me your grand unified theories* of Shen Xi, Zhao Yunlan's mother, based on the few scenes of drama evidence we get of her! She wants her husband to pay more attention to her son, but how much arguing with one's husband over one's son is considered normative in the modern age? I, personally, find her strong-willed, but do you think she'd be strong-willed about things other than the proper treatment of her son? Do you think she shares her husband's prejudice against Dixingians? Did she know about Zhang Shi? /has perhaps unwisely chosen to tackle something related to her in fic

* Small sub-theories also welcome.

Comments

[phyrry]

I'm reminded of the police officer ZYL shows his ID to during the opening of episode 1.

Officer: Don't you know the SID? They deal with the strange and unresolved cases. Every time they come, the notice is always issued from the higher ups.
(Source)

So just knowing about SID doesn't necessarily equate to knowing about Dixing. BUT. When it comes to Shen Xi, we just don't know! There are a wide range of plausible possibilities and whatever works best for the story can probably fit somehow.

Personally, I like the idea of Zhao Xinci getting dragged in every conceivable way from every conceivable angle, so I'm here for Shen Xi ripping into him. Very id satisfying.

[extrapenguin]

Nodnod. I think I'll have her knowing more than the random police officers, if only because she on at least one occasion turned up at the SID with Yunlan in tow, and you know Zhao Xinci would be the type of dude who answered work calls at all times of the day.

I'm here for Shen Xi ripping into him
Good! There, uh, might be over-ripe fruit involved...

[clevermanka]

I like the idea of Zhao Xinci getting dragged in every conceivable way from every conceivable angle

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