Hmm... then be gentle.

Mrs. Qin’s implication was painfully obvious. She did not want Wen Yao to marry into the Qin family.

Qin You let out a sigh of relief.

Wen Yao’s face turned deathly pale as she clutched her stomach and began to sob, "My poor baby..."

Aunt Chun embraced her, crying out, "Mrs. Qin, your words are too cruel! It was your son who slept with my daughter, and now that she is pregnant, your family wants to shirk responsibility? There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world! And what do you mean by offering a high price? The Wen family is not in the business of selling daughters!"

Mrs. Qin raised her voice, "It is indeed our Qin You who has wronged your Wen Yao. But it takes two to tango; I don't believe Miss Wen didn't initiate it herself! After all, our Youyou used to be such an obedient child!"

She was effectively accusing Wen Yao of deliberate seduction.

Aunt Chun was so furious she nearly lunged at her, but Wen Fanhai finally reached his limit. "Enough! Stop arguing! Wen Yao, get rid of this child. The Wen family cannot afford the shame you are bringing upon us!"

Wen Yao clutched her stomach in disbelief, wailing mournfully.

Wen Fanhai felt that having this scene play out in front of so many people was a humiliation beyond measure. "Shuangshuang, we are leaving first. Take good care of yourself!" Fearing he might lose his temper again if he stayed, he turned and walked out.

Aunt Chun helped her daughter up from the floor, crying, "My poor daughter..." Seeing that the others remained indifferent, she had no choice but to lead a distraught Wen Yao away.

Mrs. Qin, also unwilling to lose any more face, grabbed Qin You by the ear to drag him out.

Ji Shen called out to her coolly, "Sister, the fact that Qin You got a woman pregnant shows that he lacks basic responsibility and upbringing. When you go back, you had better teach him a lesson!"

Mrs. Qin’s expression darkened. She did not want to conflict with her brother right now, so she turned and walked away, gritting her teeth.

Once they had gone, Tang Yan and Wen Shuang could not help but burst into laughter. Wen Shuang laughed so hard she pounded the headboard.

"Did you see Wen Yao’s face? She actually thought she could finally marry into the Qin family, only to find out Mrs. Qin didn't want her at all."

Tang Yan slapped the table in delight, "I know! When I saw Mrs. Qin walk in with that look of disgust, I found it hilarious..." She stopped abruptly, turned to look at Ji Shen, and covered her mouth. "I'm sorry, Officer Ji, I didn't mean it!" Caught up in the moment, she had almost forgotten that Mrs. Qin was Ji Shen’s sister.

Ji Shen curled his lips dismissively. "It’s fine. My sister and I aren't very close. Say whatever you like."

Though they were siblings, the large age gap had created a generational divide, and they had never been close growing up. Furthermore, because Mrs. Qin had severed ties with the family to marry into the Qins, their relationship had been on thin ice for years.

Tang Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Realizing everyone else had left, she felt it was time for her to go as well.

She waved and winked at Wen Shuang. "I have things to attend to, so I'm heading out. Officer Ji, I’ll leave Shuangshuang in your care!"

Ji Shen politely opened the door for her; he liked friends who knew how to read the room. "Don't worry, taking care of her is my duty as her boyfriend."

"Take care!"

Wen Shuang propped her chin on her hand and smiled. Ji Shen was truly adorable!

Ji Shen walked over and tapped her on the nose. "What are you smiling at?"

Wen Shuang pouted. "Smiling at how cute you are!"

"I'm a grown man, what's cute about me? Hurry up and find a different adjective." He pinched her cheek.

Wen Shuang thought for a long time. "A beast in human clothing?"

Ji Shen immediately reached out to tickle her. Wen Shuang was sensitive and ticklish, and she let out a soft, delicate cry. The sound captivated the man, causing his focus to shift as he leaned in closer.

His warm lips brushed against the woman's fair neck. "A beast in human clothing? Fine, then I’ll show you what a beast in human clothing is really like!"

Wen Shuang gasped, "Don't! We're in a hospital room, someone might come in at any time!"

"If someone might come in at any time, that only makes it more exciting." The man’s tingling breath sprayed against her neck, leaving her restless.

He peppered her with soft kisses, and wherever he touched, it felt as though an electric current were passing through her. Wen Shuang hit him, but her meager strength was no match for a man.

Ji Shen had not been intimate with Wen Shuang for a long time. During her leg recovery, he had been forced to hold back whenever he felt the urge. Now that her leg had mostly healed, his desires could no longer be contained.

He slowly pressed her down.

"Brother Shen! Control yourself!" Wen Shuang coquettishly complained. "You’ve got nothing but lust on your mind."

"That’s right. I am a beast in human clothing when it comes to you, and my mind is full of nothing but you. You’re absolutely right." Ji Shen arched a brow, shamelessly.

How had she never realized he was this shameless before?

She gasped softly, "Brother Shen, do you think we were vicious for teaming up with Yan to expose her pregnancy today?"

Ji Shen raised an eyebrow, looking surprised. "You call that vicious?"

Wen Shuang: "..."

Having spent years handling cases, Ji Shen had seen countless people who were truly sinister and evil—people who didn't even deserve to be called human.

"The fact that you can even ask that, Shuangshuang, just shows how kind-hearted you are." He kissed her forehead, his breath lingering. "In my heart, whatever you do is right."

Wen Shuang curled her lips and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Ji Shen whispered, "Is this okay? I’ll try to be careful."

Wen Shuang bit her lip and nodded shyly. "Hmm... but be gentle."

...

With Ji Shen’s almost constant companionship, Wen Shuang’s leg finally healed. In half a month, she would be discharged.

By November, winter began to set in. The department recalled Ji Shen to the Criminal Investigation Division.

Ji Shen had originally intended to stay with Wen Shuang until her discharge, but she urged him to return early. He had been suspended because of her, which had weighed heavily on her conscience. Now that he could go back, she wanted him to resume his duties without any further complications.

Unable to rest easy, Ji Shen hired a full-time caregiver to look after her meals and daily needs.

That afternoon, after finishing her physical therapy in the small garden, Wen Shuang returned to her room and was startled to find an elegant, noble-looking woman sitting inside.

"Miss Wen."

It was Mrs. Ji. She had actually come!

"Hello, Mrs. Ji." Despite her surprise, Wen Shuang greeted her politely.

Mrs. Ji had never come to visit her before; why was she here today?

Wen Shuang gestured for the caregiver to pour tea, but Mrs. Ji waved her hand. "Miss Wen, don't trouble yourself. I came here to keep things brief."

"Please, go ahead."

"Your leg has mostly recovered, hasn't it?"

Wen Shuang offered a faint smile. "It’s much better, thank you for your concern."

Mrs. Ji nodded. "As long as it's better. Ah Shen has been the one taking care of you all this time, hasn't he?"

Wen Shuang softly replied that he had.

"Miss Wen, I will give you fifty million. Please leave my son!"