Yu Shiji was considered knowledgeable and quiet in his youth, and was particularly good at calligraphy. The high-level officials Kong Huan (孔奐) and Xu Ling (徐陵) were both impressed with him, and Xu was so impressed that he compared Yu Shiji to Pan Jun and Lu Xun, and gave a niece to him in marriage.
Yu Shiji was considered knowledgeable and reserved in his youth, with exceptional calligraphy skills. The esteemed officials Kong Huan (孔奐) and Xu Ling (徐陵) both held him in high regard; Xu Ling's admiration led him to compare Yu Shiji favorably to Pan Jun and Lu Xun, and even arranged a marriage for his niece.