Tina Shen was starving, eagerly devouring the hot pot. The steaming aroma filled the air, instantly dispelling the exhaustion of the day.
After a few bites of the clear soup hot pot, Ethan Jiang put down his chopsticks and instead became captivated by the free drinks at the hot pot restaurant.
"Is the drink really that good?" Tina Shen teased with a smile, her eyes full of playful mockery. "I can tell—you're completely obsessed with the word 'free'!"
Ethan Jiang: ...
He really wanted to "teach her a lesson"—if only to ease the discomfort in his chest!
"I haven't asked you yet," Tina Shen said, chewing her food and speaking somewhat unclearly. "What do you do for a living?"
"I run a small company," Ethan Jiang replied, his gaze fixed on her, his deep eyes carrying a hint of teasing and helplessness.
This time, it was Tina Shen who wanted to "retaliate." With that sports car of his, he could probably buy an entire small company—how is that still considered 'small'?
Tina Shen guessed that Ethan Jiang was likely the "CEO-type" guy, the kind of man that girls both loved and admired.
"Brother, I don't want to try anymore," Tina Shen said, joking with a line from her previous life.
"What?" Ethan Jiang was caught off guard for a moment before quickly realizing and pretending to be angry. "Is it fun to tease big men like this?"
"If I can't even tease big men, how could I tease anyone else?" Tina Shen chuckled and shook her head. "Don't act anymore, I'm not stupid."
Actually, she was just getting back at Ethan Jiang for treating her like a tool.
"Hmph." Ethan Jiang gave a feigned annoyed grunt.
"Come on, how should I cooperate with you?" Tina Shen's heart began to flutter. "How is your mom?"
"She's easy to get along with," Ethan Jiang thought for a moment before slightly twitching his lips. "She's just a little strict with me."
"Just like my mom." Tina Shen smiled bitterly as she thought of her own mother.
It seemed that all parents were strict with their own kids but always felt that others' children were better.
Should she go home tonight? Her mentor was working overtime, so she could just stay at the team's headquarters for the night. But if she went home, her mom would definitely start nagging her for running off during the blind date.
Noticing Tina Shen's sudden troubled expression, Ethan Jiang curiously asked, "Your mom... is she very strict?"
"Strict?" Tina Shen's face slightly paled. "You probably have a misunderstanding of the word 'strict.' How should I describe my mom... she's more like... a 'battle-hardened warrior.'"
"Haha!"
Ethan Jiang couldn't help but laugh, his bright eyes turning into crescent moons. "Is that for real?"
"Really." Tina Shen nodded with a wry smile. "But honestly, though my dad and I get lectured a lot, my mom is the best mom in my heart."
Thinking of her mom in this life, Tina Shen couldn't help but smile warmly. Despite her nagging, her mom was fiercely protective. Even though she often complained about her husband and daughter, if anyone dared touch her family, she would fight them to the death. Truly the "protector of the family!"
"I kind of envy you," Ethan Jiang sighed lightly.
"Same here," Tina Shen laughed. "Moms envy other people's children, and children envy other people's moms."
"Seems like that," Ethan Jiang nodded. Then, he looked at Tina Shen. "Are you full? Let me take you somewhere."
Soon, they arrived at a boutique.
Tina Shen rolled her eyes as if she were a tool. Under Ethan Jiang's direction, she tried on one outfit after another while the staff and owner of the boutique scurried around. She tried on dresses, high heels... and even had her hair done into an elegant style.
When Tina Shen walked out of the fitting room, everyone in the store was stunned. In luxurious attire, Tina Shen's graceful figure, fair skin, high nose, and bright eyes gave off an enchanting aura. Her every movement exuded charm. The well-tailored clothes made her look radiant.
Tina Shen didn't usually pay much attention to her clothes, always opting for casual outfits. She could easily rely on her pretty face and model-like figure, but she was fully dedicated to her career as a police officer.
After a long moment, Ethan Jiang snapped back to reality. Seeing the boutique owner and staff staring at Tina Shen, an inexplicable feeling of jealousy surged within him.
Hmm? What's going on with me?
Ethan Jiang shook his head and said, "We'll take this one."
Not thinking too much, he led Tina Shen out of the boutique.
In the car.
"Tomorrow, wear this outfit to meet my mom," Ethan Jiang said, his face slightly flushed, trying to sound serious. "Just wear it this once. Don't wear it again after that."
"Huh?" Tina Shen was confused. What kind of strange request was this?
"Did you hear me?" Ethan Jiang turned his head and looked at her, pretending to be angry.
"It's your purchase, so you call the shots," Tina Shen shrugged. Although she didn't understand, she decided not to argue with him.
Then, the two of them discussed the details of meeting the elders the next day.
Tina Shen got out of the sports car and returned to the Criminal Investigation Detachment.
Ethan Jiang didn't drive away immediately. He watched her figure until it disappeared from sight, then started the car and left...
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