The next day, at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
A couple, dressed in matching white shirts, stood in line, registered, took photos, exchanged vows… until they walked out of the bureau.
Tina Shen and Ethan Jiang held their marriage certificate, staring blankly at each other. Then, they both turned to look at their jubilant parents.
You probably wouldn't believe it, but we're married!
Tina Shen had a lump in her throat, unsure whether to laugh or cry. She was utterly bewildered.
Ethan Jiang wasn't much better, staring at both sets of parents as though they were looking at "devils."
They had originally thought the previous day's casual remarks from their elders about marriage were just that—casual. Even if they did get married, it would take a few days to sort everything out.
But to their surprise, the next day, both families had already prepared their household registration books.
Get the certificate first, then plan the wedding!
Had it not been for the two young ones strongly objecting—one saying it was too soon to ask for time off from work, the other claiming they were too busy with business—maybe they would've had a wedding in just a few days...
Even so, the very next day, both families hosted a grand banquet at a hotel, booking ten tables and inviting a crowd of relatives and friends.
By the time Tina Shen and Ethan Jiang left, they were both so drunk that they couldn't remember how they got home…
The next morning, as dawn broke, Tina Shen woke up and discovered that her left arm was completely numb.
No, not because she had lost feeling in it, but because someone—Ethan Jiang—was lying next to her, his weight pressing on her arm!
Damn... Tina Shen was so shocked she nearly cursed out loud.
When she saw Ethan Jiang fast asleep beside her, she checked again and breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness she hadn't done anything "bad" last night while drunk.
She wasn't sure if she should be relieved or disappointed.
Anyway, Tina Shen's feelings were mixed as she tried to shake Ethan Jiang awake.
"Hey, wake up."
"Stop making noise!" Ethan Jiang muttered, turning over and snuggling closer to her to continue sleeping.
Tina Shen: ...
So he really didn't care about her? Or maybe he didn't see her as a woman anymore?
If she weren't in such a rush for work, she might've done something to him right then and there.
Just as that thought crossed her mind, Tina Shen forced a smile and threatened, "If you keep pretending to sleep, I might just do something about it!"
Ethan Jiang: ...
His handsome face turned slightly red, and he opened his eyes, his messy hair framing a pair of deep, furious eyes.
The look he gave her seemed to say, "You've gone too far!"
"Stop looking at me like that. Please, think about your conscience," Tina Shen rolled her eyes. "You're the one lying next to me, not the other way around!"
"Does it make a difference?" Ethan Jiang asked coolly, his natural charisma still intact even in this ridiculous situation.
Tina Shen opened her mouth, but couldn't find the words to respond.
It was a bad idea to argue with a man.
Hadn't she learned this from all the times her dad had scolded her?
At that moment, it was better to just stay quiet.
With a slight curve of his lips, Ethan Jiang's cold expression returned as he slowly got up and left the room.
It wasn't until then that Tina Shen realized this wasn't her home—it was Ethan Jiang's.
More specifically, it was the villa he rarely stayed in, which had now become their new home!
After a moment of confusion, Tina Shen shook her head, then ran to the bathroom to freshen up.
Once dressed, she rushed out of the room, only to find Ethan Jiang sitting in the living room, sipping coffee.
"Ethan, I'm in a rush. I'll be late."
Tina Shen hastily prepared to leave the villa.
Ethan Jiang spoke calmly, "Take my car. Otherwise, you really will be late."
Tina Shen hesitated for a moment, then took the car keys from him and ran out.
She had only started her new job recently, and being late wouldn't leave a good impression on her colleagues.
As she drove the sports car to the criminal investigation unit, she suddenly slapped her forehead in realization.
What was she doing? She was a police officer, and here she was, driving a luxury car to work! Was she trying to make trouble for herself?
Would she lose her reputation as a police officer?
Sure enough, just as she changed into her uniform, the team leader called her into his office.
Sam Zhao was looking at her with a stern face, clearly not impressed. "Do you realize your car is way above the standard? Even if your family has money, you need to be mindful of the image it projects. It's easy to attract trouble this way."
His tone sounded like a reprimand, but it was actually a concerned warning, explaining the potential consequences clearly.
"Sorry, team leader," Tina Shen explained. "It's not my car. It's... my husband's."
As long as the paperwork was in order and they were legally married, calling Ethan Jiang her husband wasn't an issue, right?
"Ah?" Sam Zhao looked at her, completely shocked. "How old are you? You're married already?"
"We just got our certificate the day before yesterday," Tina Shen smiled awkwardly.
"..." Sam Zhao stared at her in disbelief, his face a mix of surprise and disbelief. "Seriously?"
"Really," Tina Shen sighed, "We were both a little drunk yesterday at a family gathering, so I ended up taking my husband's car today."
"You didn't mention such a big thing in advance?" Sam Zhao's expression softened, and he smiled.
"Well, it felt awkward to take marriage leave right after joining the team," Tina Shen explained, trying to justify herself.
In her head, she was thinking, Do you think I wanted to get married? I was basically forced into it!
"Congratulations," Sam Zhao said with a smile, before his face grew serious again. "I actually intended to call you yesterday, but it's just as well I didn't."
"Huh?" Tina Shen was confused.
"We've got a big task at hand." Sam Zhao's face darkened, and he said with a wry smile, "A big one."
Tina Shen's heart sank.
What did he mean by a "big task"?
A major case!
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