"You're such a fool, just teasing you," Ethan Jiang chuckled as he saw the look of fear on Tina Shen's face.
"Since you've admitted your mistake so sincerely, I guess I'll spare you from the divorce..." Tina Shen rolled her eyes, "So, where should I sleep tonight?"
Ethan Jiang smiled, but didn't answer immediately.
With so many rooms, why was she suddenly asking about this?
She wants to sleep with me!
Why isn't he speaking? Is it because he doesn't want to reject?
Seeing the mischievous smile on Tina Shen's face, Ethan Jiang warned, "Don't get any funny ideas, or I'll call the police!"
"Haha!" Tina Shen laughed loudly. "But I am the police!"
Ethan Jiang was taken aback, then laughed along with her.
Without any barriers between them, Ethan Jiang scooped Tina Shen up and carried her into the bedroom.
After washing up, Tina Shen lay on the large bed, feeling a mix of anxiety and excitement. What might happen tonight?
When Ethan Jiang walked out, she was calmed by the deep, enchanting gaze he gave her.
Dressed in pajamas, Ethan Jiang's demeanor was still composed as he looked at her and climbed into bed. He reached out and pulled Tina Shen into his arms.
"You promised," Ethan Jiang said with a serious expression.
Tina Shen smirked, sensing the tension in his embrace. What is he saying now?
"Back in ancient times, men would call their partners by different names," he began. "In the Tang dynasty, they called their wives 'wife.' In the Song dynasty, they called them 'inner one'... And now, in modern times, we just call them 'honey' or 'dear.' Tina, we're a legal couple. Don't you want to choose one?"
"Ha!" Tina Shen laughed, but didn't respond immediately.
"I have a secret," Ethan Jiang continued, a playful glint in his eyes.
Tina Shen tilted her head. "Do you want to hear it?"
"No," Ethan Jiang teased. "You look like a little gangster right now!"
Tina Shen felt a little embarrassed. Ethan Jiang was too clever, always with that cool demeanor. Teasing him would only make her more awkward.
If this continued, there was a real risk that tonight, she might make him understand what "falling deeply in love" really means.
"You can't take advantage of me," Ethan Jiang muttered, seeing right through her. He hesitated, then kissed her gently on the cheek. "Give me some time."
Tina Shen was taken aback. Could he really be...?
She was shocked.
At 28, Ethan Jiang was still a "treasure" who hadn't yet found someone?
Ethan Jiang buried his face in Tina Shen's shoulder.
Oh my... Tina Shen felt a wave of joy. Her parents were right; she truly was lucky.
The 28-year-old older brother was still single and available—was this a dream?
"Actually..." Ethan Jiang opened his eyes slowly, looking at her with a smile. "If you and I divorced, I'd give you half of my wealth. Would you consider it?"
Tina Shen: "..."
"Don't talk nonsense!" She scolded him internally. "If Mom finds out, she'll give me an earful!"
The next morning.
When Tina Shen woke up, she found Ethan Jiang still fast asleep. This time, it was no act.
This meant he was finally at ease with her.
Tina Shen smiled quietly to herself. I remember an older sister from the academy saying that when a man can sleep peacefully in your arms, it means he has accepted you as his support, and he already has feelings for you.
So happy!
Leaning down, she placed a soft kiss on his handsome cheek.
Ethan Jiang slowly woke, his arms tightening around her as he kissed her forehead.
She got up quietly, washed up, and began preparing breakfast.
By the time breakfast was nearly ready, Ethan Jiang came downstairs.
Their eyes met, and both smiled.
"Brother, come here," Tina Shen said.
Ethan Jiang walked over, swept her off her feet, and kissed her deeply.
After a long moment, Tina Shen rested her cheek against his chest while Ethan Jiang buried his face in her hair.
"Brother, be my boyfriend?" Tina Shen asked, her voice filled with affection.
"...Mmm!"
"Haha!"
"Fool!"
And just like that, they officially became a couple.
Married first, dating second—a unique way of doing things, and probably only for the two of them!
As usual, Ethan Jiang drove Tina Shen to work.
Before she got out of the car, he cupped her face and kissed her deeply.
As she walked into the criminal investigation unit, her mind was filled with thoughts of Ethan Jiang. But now, it was time to focus on the case.
She had to look into the specifics of the corpse robbery case.
After leaving the unit again, Tina Shen sat in the passenger seat of the police car, finding the situation both amusing and frustrating.
Kevin Guo was driving, and two other detectives were in the back seat.
These would be her future team members. She hadn't gone to the province yet, hadn't received her second-class merit, and wasn't yet a police sergeant or promoted to an officer.
Are they all in such a hurry?
But it didn't matter. The captain and the instructor were turning a blind eye to it. If they were eager to join, let them!
The police car left the city and headed toward the crematorium on the outskirts.
Places like crematoriums were usually located on the outskirts, away from the city center. But it wasn't always the case.
Those in the know understood what was going on.
When they arrived, the four went into the office hall.
After identifying themselves, they headed to the manager's office.
The crematorium didn't have a director. The highest position was the manager.
Upon seeing the four policemen arrive, the manager remained calm, though there was a hint of confusion in his expression.
"Hello, we're from the criminal investigation unit," Tina Shen said. "We're here to review a case from four years ago!"
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