In the Cinema

The cold mountain breeze blew gently.

The man’s eyes were filled with an ineffable tenderness.

"Shuangshuang, give me another chance, will you? I promise that this time, I will treat you well!"

The large tree behind them was covered in red wishing plaques.

As the wind blew past again, wind chimes chimed softly.

Whether it was because his gaze was too profound and moving, or because the scenery at that moment was simply too captivating.

Acting on a sudden impulse, Wen Shuang nodded.

A flash of ecstatic surprise burned in Ji Shen's eyes. He gripped her shoulders firmly: "Shuangshuang, you've agreed!"

Wen Shuang started, and instinctively wanted to shake her head!

Consequently, Ji Shen directly held her head still: "Once you've agreed, you're not allowed to go back on your word! From now on, you are my girlfriend!"

Wen Shuang pushed him away. "Ji Shen, you're practicing hegemony and power politics again."

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare! I'm just too happy!"

Ji Shen pulled Wen Shuang into a tight embrace.

Disregarding the strange glances from the people around them, it was the kind of strength that felt as though she were being fused into his very bones and blood!

Wen Shuang was squeezed to the point of breathlessness. "Ji Shen... wait, I still have something to say to you!"

Ji Shen released her, his face radiant with wild joy. "Alright, go ahead! Shuangshuang, as long as you don't leave me now, I'll agree to whatever you ask."

Wen Shuang took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down a little.

"My condition is that we have a three-month probation period."

The arc of Ji Shen's smile suddenly froze.

"After all, our memories of each other from our past relationship weren't very good, so... I don't want to make such a hasty decision again. Ji Shen, if you can agree to a three-month probation period, then we can try being together."

The corners of Ji Shen's lips curled upward once more: "No problem!"

Wen Shuang hadn't expected him to agree so readily.

After all, three months was quite a long time.

"As long as I can be with you, who cares if it's a probation period or not."

Ji Shen pulled Wen Shuang back into his arms. "Besides, I believe I can give you happiness! Shuangshuang, I'm serious this time. What I mean is, I want you to be my true girlfriend. Not like how we were before, keeping a relationship that could be broken off at any second. All that nonsense about coming when summoned and being dismissed at a whim! Right now, I want to have a farther, better future with you!"

He wanted to have a future with her!

Wen Shuang's heart stirred!

This seemed to be the first time Ji Shen had ever mentioned the future so naturally in front of her!

Back when they were together before, although Ji Shen could be good to her at times, he would never speak of the future.

Even if Wen Shuang brought it up inadvertently on occasion, Ji Shen would gently brush the topic aside.

Now...

He seemed to have truly begun to take things seriously!

Wen Shuang was also a girl who longed for a family.

She let out a soft hum: "What's the use of just talking? Anyone can say pretty words. It all depends on your performance during the evaluation period!"

"Alright, alright, alright, your wish is my command!"

Ji Shen finally took Wen Shuang's hand, getting his wish at last.

The hand he held this time was finally proper and justified!

The two of them walked down the mountain together.

Amidst the fine, drifting snow, they walked hand in hand to the very end of the ninety-nine stone steps.

Grandma Ji was resting inside the car. The moment she saw the two of them returning hand in hand, she stamped her feet with joy: "That's wonderful, it worked! It finally worked, my granddaughter-in-law is back!"

Aunt Li also said with gratified relief: "Hahaha, all of the old lady's acting over the past few days didn't go to waste!"

Grandma Ji was so excited she was almost moved to tears.

She had longed for her granddaughter-in-law every single day, and now she had finally welcomed her home.

"Ah Shen, from now on you must pamper Shuangshuang like a precious treasure! If I ever find out that you, you little rascal, pull any more outrageous stunts, this old woman will not spare you!"

Grandma Ji lovingly grasped Wen Shuang's hand while turning her head to lecture Ji Shen.

Ji Shen: "Yes, yes, yes. Right now I'm holding Shuangshuang in my hands for fear she'll drop, and keeping her in my mouth for fear she'll melt. Don't worry, I will definitely treat her well!"

Grandma Ji beamed with delight: "This is truly wonderful! Our Ji family has great joyous news! Once the two of you date for another half a year, I think the wedding can be finalized."

Wen Shuang froze slightly.

This time, Ji Shen quickly chimed in: "Easily done. I'll have to trouble you to take charge of the arrangements then, Grandma."

Wen Shuang blushed and lowered her head. "Grandma, it's not that fast yet..."

"It's not early at all, not early at all." Grandma Ji stroked her hand. "Grandma has been looking forward to a granddaughter-in-law like you for far too long."

After sending Grandma Ji home,

Ji Shen took Wen Shuang out on a date.

He was as excited as a greenhorn youth!

"Shuangshuang, what kind of movie do you want to watch tonight? A mystery or a comedy?"

Wen Shuang thought for a moment: "A comedy, I suppose. Otherwise, if I watch a mystery, I won't be able to fall asleep tonight."

"Alright, a mystery it is," Ji Shen said, making the final decision.

Wen Shuang: "?"

Ji Shen booked the couple's seats in the very back row and also bought a large bucket of popcorn and two cups of cola.

Wen Shuang muttered: "If I eat this much popcorn, I'm definitely going to get fat!"

"Where are you fat? I think you've gotten so thin recently that you don't have an ounce of flesh on you. Be a good girl and eat more."

Ji Shen coaxed and fed Wen Shuang. For every piece he fed her, Wen Shuang opened her mouth. Throughout the entire process, she didn't have to lift a finger for food or clothing, and she was thoroughly pampered by him.

Wen Shuang was fully focused on the movie plot playing out in front of them.

She opened her mouth and absentmindedly bit down on Ji Shen's finger.

Ji Shen gave a slight start!

After entering the cinema, he hadn't watched a single second of the plot; his entire focus was fixed entirely on Wen Shuang, serving her water and popcorn, and remembering to wipe his little girlfriend's mouth along the way.

At that moment, they were leaning back in their chairs, sitting very close together.

Ji Shen suddenly leaned in a bit closer.

Wen Shuang was still immersed in the plot and didn't notice.

Ji Shen's gentle kiss landed softly on her cheek!

Wen Shuang was startled: "What are you doing!"

"I'm kissing you, baby." The man's voice was low and bewitching.

Wen Shuang pushed him away: "Stop fooling around, this is a movie theater!"

"Everyone else is watching the movie, they aren't looking at us." Ji Shen Shamelessly leaned in close again.

Wen Shuang still refused: "There are infrared security cameras in the cinema. Just because the people next to us aren't looking doesn't mean the person watching the monitors isn't!"

"It's fine, they aren't that bored!"

Ji Shen was completely intoxicated by Wen Shuang's scent and could no longer listen to reason.

He still remembered that night when Wen Shuang stayed over at the Ji residence, when he had kissed her—that sweetness and bliss were something he still savored to this day!

"I want to watch the movie. Ji Shen... you're a nuisance, go away..."

This kind of coquettish tone from a little woman undoubtedly further stimulated the man's latent desires!

Ji Shen lowered his head and kissed Wen Shuang!

Wen Shuang struggled at first, but eventually found it impossible to resist. Plus, if she made too much noise, she would be overheard by the people nearby.

She simply gave up struggling altogether!

The kiss between them was like floodgates being instantly opened. The pecks started out light and gentle, gradually transforming into an intense intertwining of lips and teeth.

Even she herself couldn't help but find her breathing growing hurried from his kiss, her mind gradually beginning to spin!

She could even hear the intimate, sucking sounds produced by their deep kiss!

At that moment, Ji Shen's hand slid down inside the hem of her clothes!