That night, lying in bed, Tina Shen's right hand was gently petting her little bulldog, Kara, while her left hand held her phone, contemplating whether she should call Ethan Jiang.
Kara was an eight-year-old dog, a bulldog she had found when it was just a puppy.
Dogs were indeed loyal creatures, and Kara had always been closest to her mother, but Kara was especially attached to Tina Shen.
At night, the dog always had to stay by her side when she went to sleep.
After dialing the number, the call connected.
"What is it?" Ethan Jiang's voice came through, laced with curiosity.
"Come to my house tomorrow," Tina Shen said directly. "My parents want to meet you!"
Ethan Jiang fell silent for a moment.
Wait, wait, are you going to burn the bridge after crossing it?
Tina Shen started to panic. I'm helping you, you can't do this!
"Alright, I'll prepare. What time?" Ethan Jiang finally replied.
"You're hesitating this long—don't want to?" Tina Shen frowned.
"It's not that." Ethan Jiang chuckled. "I have a client tomorrow, so we'll have to reschedule."
Tina Shen fell silent for a moment. "Thanks!"
"What are you thanking me for? You helped me," Ethan Jiang said lightly. "You're my newly recognized sister."
Tina Shen was confused.
When did I agree to be your sister? Did I even consent to this?
"By the way, don't dress too... lavishly," Tina Shen reminded. "I don't want to scare my parents."
Although she didn't know exactly what Ethan Jiang did, the luxury cars, the villas, and his noble and elegant demeanor all hinted at a lot.
Her parents were just ordinary folks, and if Ethan Jiang came dressed up to the nines, it would probably make them feel uncomfortable.
"Got it."
Ethan Jiang was easy-going. "Anything else?"
"Nope," Tina Shen responded.
They ended the call.
Tina Shen stared at her phone for a while.
Brother?
Sister?
Shaking her head, she was lost in thought before drifting into a deep sleep...
The next afternoon.
Tina Shen stood outside her apartment complex and saw Ethan Jiang stepping out of a taxi.
He was dressed in an ordinary outfit with no intention of dressing up at all.
A simple pair of jeans and a down jacket, yet he wore it effortlessly, exuding a casual, handsome charm.
Is this what they mean by "style changing material"?
Tina Shen felt a little more fond of this "brother" of hers.
He was very considerate.
As long as your request was reasonable, he wouldn't refuse, and he was very obedient.
When she saw the two gift boxes in Ethan Jiang's hands, Tina Shen's face turned slightly red.
She had brought nothing when meeting his mother, after all.
She extended her hand to take the two gift boxes. Her gaze lingered on them for a second before she said, "Thanks, brother."
The word brother came out naturally.
"Mm."
Ethan Jiang, usually stoic, suddenly smiled with his eyes, his cold expression transforming into something warmer, making him even more approachable. He placed his hand into Tina Shen's outstretched one and quietly asked, "Are your parents watching?"
What a smart guy.
This is what it means to have a bit of masculinity.
Walking around with a cold, arrogant face all the time is definitely not cute.
"Mm."
Tina Shen smiled as she explained, "Our apartment faces the entrance of the complex, so if they're not watching, that'd be weird."
"Hah," Ethan Jiang chuckled. "Let's go."
Tina Shen took his hand and, carrying the gifts, led him back home...
Inside, standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, Tina Shen's parents were frozen in shock.
Is that... our daughter's boyfriend?
Why... is he so handsome?
They had already mentally prepared themselves for the worst.
What could they expect from the person their daughter brought home?
But this was nothing like they expected.
Their daughter's boyfriend looked like the male lead from a drama series, fresh off the screen.
Was this some kind of illusion?
"Dad, Mom, I'm home," Tina Shen opened the door and pulled Ethan Jiang inside.
Actually, they didn't need to announce their arrival—her parents had been waiting by the door.
"Hello, Uncle, Aunt."
When they saw Ethan Jiang, his chiseled features suddenly softened with an innocent bashfulness, giving off a handsome yet humble vibe.
Looking at the sunshine-like young man in front of them, Chloe Liu and Victor Shen were left speechless.
In their minds, a question popped up: What kind of luck did our daughter have to land this guy?
"Come on, come in!" Chloe Liu, looking delighted, grabbed Ethan Jiang's hand and shot a glare at Tina Shen. "What are you standing there for? Get his slippers."
"I..." Tina Shen almost spat blood.
She obediently squatted down and grabbed the slippers for Ethan Jiang.
Chloe Liu dragged Ethan Jiang away, leaving father and daughter behind.
"Good job, daughter!" Victor Shen grinned at Tina Shen. "You've got my taste from back in the day—good choice."
"Heh!"
Tina Shen sneered. "Don't flatter yourself, Dad. Do you even know what Mom's like? As for your taste... no comment!"
"Ah...?" Victor Shen forced a laugh.
He thought to himself: Do you think I wanted this? If it weren't for your mom back then... Sigh, some things are better left unsaid.
By the time the whole family sat down in the living room, Tina Shen and her father had become invisible.
Chloe Liu was holding Ethan Jiang's hand, chatting happily, completely absorbed in the conversation.
Ethan Jiang had completely shed his aloof demeanor, looking like a sunny, talkative guy.
"Done!" Victor Shen whispered to his daughter. "This is the first time in years I've seen your mom so happy, like a kid."
"..." Tina Shen was speechless.
If her mom ever found out she and Ethan Jiang were just pretending to be a couple...
Tina Shen couldn't help but shudder, a cold chill running down her spine.
After analyzing the situation, she came to a very unpleasant conclusion: This is going to be a huge mess!
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