I will stay by your side forever!

Accompanied by Ji Shen, Wen Shuang’s mood lifted significantly!

His presence made her realize that she still had someone to lean on behind her.

She was not truly so helpless and abandoned.

Together, they sat and watched the fireworks.

Wen Shuang felt these were the most beautiful fireworks she had ever seen in her life!

Fireworks filled the entire sky.

Ji Shen turned his head toward her. "Shuangshuang, may we kiss?"

Without hesitation, Wen Shuang hooked her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a kiss!

This was the first time Wen Shuang had taken the initiative like this since they got back together!

After a brief moment of surprise, Ji Shen quickly seized the initiative, cup-holding her head with even greater passion.

His hot lips and tongue pushed inward, and the two kissed wildly, deeply reluctant to part beneath the moonlight.

Wen Shuang was genuinely moved by Ji Shen today.

At the very moment when she felt so helpless, as if the entire world had forsaken her,

it was Ji Shen who timely pulled her into his arms, trusted her firmly, and stood up for her!

"Shuangshuang, you must remember that no matter what, I will always stand by your side unconditionally."

He pressed his forehead against hers, murmuring softly.

Wen Shuang’s limpid eyes shimmered. "Okay! I will remember, and you are not allowed to break your promise!"

Ji Shen kissed her even more deeply.

As their passion reached its peak, Ji Shen scooped Wen Shuang up into the car and drove it to a secluded spot.

Fireworks burst brightly in the distance.

The New Year bell had already chimed.

"During the last New Year's Day, I was away on a business trip and couldn't accompany you. Every time I think of it, I feel so regretful. But today is New Year's Eve, and it's you and me—how wonderful!"

Ji Shen’s slightly cool fingertips stroked the woman’s delicate and charming cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Shuangshuang, I want to spend every New Year's Eve with you from now on!"

Wen Shuang smiled prettily and cupped his fingers.

"Well, that depends on your performance."

"And now comes the moment for me to perform."

With those words, the man leaned over and pressed her down!

Wen Shuang gasped in alarm: "Ji Shen! We're still outside!"

"Being outside on New Year's Eve—how thrilling is that?" Ji Shen lightly bit her soft, tender lips. "Shuangshuang, I want to spend a thoroughly unforgettable New Year's Eve with you!"

***

At the Ji family residence.

Madam Ji was frantic with anxiety.

No matter how many times she called Ji Shen’s phone, she couldn't get through, and after dialing frantically, she discovered he had even turned his phone off!

Outside, guests were arriving in a constant stream.

Quite a few families had deliberately brought their daughters along,

all for the purpose of catching a glimpse of Ji Shen tonight.

Madam Ji shared the exact same intention. Ji Shen was no longer young; he had always claimed he was too busy with work to go on blind dates. Now that the New Year's Eve holiday had finally arrived, she had originally planned to carefully select a match for him, only to find that before the meal even ended, he had vanished!

Mr. Ji walked inside. "The guests are all outside. Aren't you going to host them?"

"I am trying to reach A-Shen, and the brat actually turned his phone off! He has never turned it off before!" Madam Ji said angrily.

Mr. Ji replied, "Perhaps something urgent came up at the police station, and he had to rush over. Hasn't A-Shen been like this all these years? Police matters are more important than anything else. Our dignity as parents simply doesn't carry any weight."

Madam Ji said, "I already called his supervisor, and they said he never went there at all. Then where on earth did he go? Could it be... could it be that he went to find that little vixen again?"

Mr. Ji advised, "Stop overthinking it and hurry outside to host the guests!"

Madam Ji had no choice but to force a smile and return to the reception.

A certain matron, leading her daughter, asked, "Madam Ji, didn't you say A-Shen would be here tonight? Why don't I see him?"

Madam Ji smiled. "This boy A-Shen is just too dedicated to his work! He was actually at home earlier, but the moment he received a message from the precinct, he rushed right over."

In front of outsiders, she still spoke up to defend her son.

The matron said with regret, "What a pity, I was hoping to see A-Shen tonight!"

The young lady also lowered her gaze in disappointment.

After a short while, the Jiang family actually arrived as well!

The incident last time, when Jiang Ning was personally arrested and detained by Ji Shen, had created quite a rift between the two families.

Madam Ji had assumed the two families had made a complete break, never expecting them to take the initiative to visit again!

She immediately stepped forward to greet them warmly.

Ning Su wore a simple green cheongsam and politely wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Jiang Ning said, "Hello, Auntie!"

"Ningning is here too. I thought a big star like Ningning wouldn't be spending New Year's Eve at home." Madam Ji beamed.

Jiang Ning tightly linked her arm through Ning Su's. "I haven't been back all these years. Now that I'm finally back, I want to spend time with my family!"

Ning Su smiled faintly.

***

After walking in, Jiang Ning's gaze swept across the entire room. Yet, after scanning several times over, she failed to catch sight of the figure she wished to see.

Sensing her intent, Madam Ji explained that Ji Shen had gone out on a mission and therefore was not present.

A visible flash of disappointment crossed Jiang Ning's face.

Ever since that incident, she had never seen Ji Shen again. Every time the man received her calls, he would hang up directly, leaving her no chance to speak at all!

Noticing her disappointment, Madam Ji proactively took her hand. "It's alright, Ningning. Once A-Shen returns, I'll let you know so the two of you can have a proper chat! After all, you two grew up together as childhood sweethearts."

Jiang Ning brightened up. "Then thank you so much, Aunt Ji!"

At that moment, a deep, resonant voice rang out. "Childhood sweethearts, so what? A-Shen has a girlfriend now. Keeping up the childhood sweetheart act is hardly appropriate anymore!"

As soon as Grandma Ji uttered those words, everyone in the hall froze in astonishment.

"What? Brother Shen has a girlfriend?"

Madam Ji frowned as well. "When did A-Shen start a relationship? Mom, you really shouldn't go around spreading rumors."

Leaning on her walking stick, Grandma Ji declared with formidable authority, "My granddaughter-in-law is none other than Wen Shuang!"

The entire room was once again thrown into shock!

Jiang Ning couldn't help crying out, "What?!"

Ning Su suddenly frowned and pulled Jiang Ning back. "Don't be so lacking in manners."

Madam Ji could no longer maintain her expression. "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about? Didn't he break up with that Wen Shuang?"

Many matrons today had brought their daughters precisely for the chance to see Ji Shen, only for him to be absent and then told he had a girlfriend. Wasn't this slapping her hard in the face in public?

Grandma Ji stated firmly, "They didn't break up! They've been together all along. So let me offer everyone here a word of advice: our family's grandson already has a girlfriend, so if anyone harbors any other ideas, you'd better put them away!"

Her words left absolutely no room for negotiation.

Jiang Ning’s face turned completely pale.

She couldn't help taking two steps backward.

Even after falling out to such an extent with Wen Shuang, Ji Shen had still managed to reconcile with her!

Ning Su said, "Let's go."

Jiang Ning looked utterly absent-minded.

Many guests departed as well because of that single remark.

Madam Ji was furious beyond measure, yet she lacked the courage to talk back to Old Madam Ji.

Old Madam Ji let out a cold snort. "I told you long ago that staging these blind date banquets is useless. The harder you push, the further A-Shen will run, and the wider the distance between you and your son will grow! Instead of all that, you'd be better off going along with him and letting him choose whom he loves. Only then will he, in turn, respect you!"