Please don’t be angry with me anymore, baby.

For an entire week, Ji Shen did not call.

Not even a single text.

The two of them were locked in a brutal cold war.

To stop herself from thinking about it, Wen Shuang simply took on more work, spending every day in rehearsals, training, and performances.

Her relentless diligence made the people in the dance troupe think she was taking over the place entirely.

She was already monstrously gifted, and yet she still worked that hard—did she even intend to let anyone else live?

As for Ji Shen, he finally caught the fugitive on the tenth day of the manhunt.

Xiao Wang said, "Great, another mission completed perfectly. Time to go home and see my girlfriend!"

Xiao Wang had only recently fallen in love. Whenever conditions allowed during missions, his phone was practically welded to his hand.

He looked every inch like a man deeply infatuated.

In these ten days, aside from issuing orders, Ji Shen had said almost nothing.

The atmosphere around him had remained terribly heavy.

That night, he suddenly turned to Xiao Wang and asked, "If you and your girlfriend had a fight, or went into a cold war because of something, how would you resolve it?"

Xiao Wang froze.

The others immediately leaned in to listen.

This was the first time Captain Ji had ever taken the initiative to talk about his love life.

So it really was a fight with his woman!

Xiao Wang coughed twice and said, "Women generally like jewelry and accessories. If you give them those, they’ll definitely be pleased."

Ji Shen fell into thought.

Xiao Wang then asked, "Captain Ji, may I ask how long you and your woman have been fighting?"

"Ten days."

Xiao Wang: "..."

He hesitated, then said, "Captain Ji, I’m not trying to pour cold water on you, but when it comes to a quarrel with a woman, it’s best not to let it last overnight. Once it drags on, it gets much harder to fix. One gift might not even be enough."

Ji Shen thought: I’m done for.

Not overnight enough, and he had gone ten nights.

Add Wen Shuang’s stubborn temperament into the mix, and she was bound to be furious.

He opened their chat window and almost sent her a message, asking what she liked.

But then he remembered the cold expression on Wen Shuang’s face when he left.

And Xiao Wang’s words.

In the end, Ji Shen did not send anything.

Before coming back, he first stopped by an auction house.

Xiao Zhang nudged the man in front of them. "What do you think he’s going to do?"

Xiao Wang, with a knowing air, patted Xiao Zhang on the shoulder. "Obviously he’s buying something to coax the lady."

...

That night, Wen Shuang performed the dance drama Beyond the Frontier.

By now, the production had become her signature work. Many people came specifically for her, making a special trip just to watch it.

Almost every performance was sold out.

When Wen Shuang finished dancing, she took her curtain call with the other dancers.

Then, by chance, she lifted her eyes and saw a familiar face in the corner.

Ji Shen. He had actually come.

Shouldn’t he have been on a business trip right now?

Her eyes lit with a quick flash of delight, but after recalling certain memories, her expression turned cold again and she looked away.

After she left the stage, she hurried backstage.

But Ji Shen directly locked the dressing room door from the outside.

Wen Shuang looked at him coldly.

It had been some time since she had seen him; he had grown a beard, which made his handsome, refined features seem even more rugged and sensual.

"Still angry with me?"

Wen Shuang said, "Officer Ji, this is a public place. People can come in at any time. Please don’t do this."

Ji Shen’s eyes were bloodshot. After handing over his case at the public security bureau, he had rushed straight here to watch her performance.

The woman still danced as brilliantly as ever.

Onstage, she radiated a singular, bewitching charm.

Ji Shen was strong-armed and simply pulled her into his arms. "I was wrong. Don’t stay angry with me anymore. I was on assignment during this time and too busy, and I neglected your feelings. I’m sorry."

Wen Shuang struggled.

These sleepless nights could not be dissolved by a single apology.

"Let go of me!"

But Ji Shen held her fast. "If you don’t forgive me, I won’t let go."

The man began acting shamelessly.

Wen Shuang’s body went rigid. She did not move.

Just then, someone outside turned the dressing room doorknob.

After finding it would not turn, a voice came from outside, full of complaint, followed by pounding on the door: "Who’s so damn inconsiderate to lock the dressing room and keep people out? Do you think the theater is your private home or something!"

They were all trying to get off work and go home after the show.

No one cared who was inside.

Unable to get in, they began complaining.

Wen Shuang’s cold expression finally showed a hint of panic. "Let go of me, now. There are people waiting outside to come in!"

"Then promise me first that you’re not angry anymore." Ji Shen kept his arms around her waist.

Wen Shuang glared at him furiously and refused to speak.

The knocking outside grew even louder.

Someone even said they would fetch a spare key to open the door.

Hearing the footsteps drawing nearer and nearer, Wen Shuang gritted her teeth. "Fine! I forgive you!"

Ji Shen suddenly kissed her cheek.

"You should’ve said that sooner."

Wen Shuang did not want anyone to see Ji Shen lingering in her dressing room, only for more unclear gossip to spread later.

She turned and tried to shove Ji Shen into the wardrobe.

How could Officer Ji be the kind of man to hide in a wardrobe?

"I’ll wait for you at the theater entrance, baby."

He immediately opened the window and leapt out.

Wen Shuang cried out in shock. "Don’t, this is the thi—"

Ji Shen had already jumped.

She rushed to the window and looked down. The man landed lightly and steadily on the ground, then sent her a flying kiss.

Wen Shuang snapped the window shut.

At the same time, the people outside had finally used the spare key to open the dressing room door.

A crowd surged in.

They had originally been ready to curse.

But when they saw it was Wen Shuang inside, they immediately dared not say another word.

Wen Shuang was now the pillar of the troupe, the performer most valued by the academy leadership, and the one most likely to become the principal dancer.

Ever since He Luo had left, not even Xia Anran dared to offend her, let alone the rest of them.

The dancers each greeted her respectfully and quickly began packing up.

Wen Shuang sincerely apologized, saying she had come in alone earlier to change clothes and had not been paying attention, so she had locked the door by mistake and was sorry to have kept everyone waiting so long outside.

"It’s fine, Sister Shuangshuang!"

The others all said they did not mind.

When Wen Shuang heard the man say he would wait for her at the entrance, she deliberately took the back way out.

Sure enough, a Red Flag L5 was parked at the door.

The man opened the car door for her. "Shuangshuang, I’ve been waiting a long time."

Wen Shuang had not expected this.

She had meant to avoid him, yet Ji Shen had specifically waited for her here.

Truly worthy of a criminal investigator—his instincts were sharp.

"I’ve already been looking for a new place to live. In a few days, I’ll move out. I won’t disturb you anymore, Officer Ji."

"Impossible!"

Wen Shuang lifted her chin. "Why impossible? This is my decision. Please don’t interfere with me, Officer Ji!"

The words had barely fallen.

Ji Shen had already seized her waist and pressed a heavy kiss upon her!