Chapter Ninety-Three: Attending Grandma Ji’s Birthday Banquet

It had been ten days since they last saw each other.

On the following day, Wen Shuang was nearly worked so hard by Ji Shen that she could hardly get out of bed.

The man’s stamina was terrifying.

If this went on every day, she felt her waist would be ruined before long.

After they made up this time, Ji Shen seemed to ascend in an instant into the ideal husband of every woman’s dreams.

No matter what he was doing now, who he was having dinner with, what time he came home, or whom he met at the old residence, he would report it to Wen Shuang in advance.

He even sent her videos, panning the phone around to show her the people and things nearby, so she would know exactly who was beside him.

On Friday afternoon, Yu Tian and Zhou Fang arranged to have dinner with Ji Shen, and they were dumbfounded when he started by filming a video.

Ji Shen paid no mind to their looks.

He simply filmed the surroundings and everyone around him.

Yu Tian even smiled and waved, calling out, “Sister-in-law.”

Wen Shuang replied: "Don't forget under the table."

Ji Shen turned the phone downward again and, pointing it at the two beside him, said, “Move aside.”

“Comrade Wen, does this pass inspection?”

In truth, Wen Shuang had only been joking, never expecting Ji Shen to actually record it for her.

She laughed until she could hardly close her mouth: “No problem, you passed. Eat well. And by the way, help me send my regards to your friends.”

Yu Tian opened his mouth in exaggerated surprise. “Ah Shen, you actually report your movements when you go out now? Your standing at home has suddenly sunk this low?”

“Tell us, what on earth happened between you two during this time? You’ve got Shuang-mei under such tight control!”

The two carefree friends mocked him in unison.

Ji Shen said, “What do you two playboys know?”

“We don’t know?” Yu Tian lifted a leg and rested it casually. “Not like you, Officer Ji, already so proper before you’re even married. You look so imposing outside, but once you’re married, I bet you’ll be completely henpecked at home.”

Zhou Fang nudged Ji Shen with his elbow. “No, Ah Shen, are you really planning to settle down with Shuang-mei?”

Ji Shen paused.

He replied lightly, “Not yet.”

At the moment, he did like Wen Shuang quite a lot. Whatever she wanted, he would try his best to satisfy her. If she was angry, he would do his best to coax her.

But how long this liking would last, no one could say.

Ji Shen had not thought as far ahead as marriage.

“That scared me. From the way you’ve been lately, I thought you were finally ready to settle down.”

Ji Shen shook his head.

“That’s still a long way off.”

That night, Ji Shen came home drunk.

He pinned Wen Shuang down on the bed and kissed her.

Wen Shuang had been asleep, and the rough stubble on his face stirred her awake in a daze.

She mumbled as she pushed him away. “You smell awful... move away... go wash up now.”

She disliked the smell of alcohol on him.

Ji Shen ignored everything and pressed his face against Wen Shuang’s. “Shuangshuang, have you ever thought about having a future with me?”

It was just a casual question, spoken in drunkenness.

Yet it made Wen Shuang wake up almost completely at once.

She looked at him in slight bewilderment. “Why... are you asking this all of a sudden?”

“It just crossed my mind, so I asked.” Ji Shen stroked the woman’s smooth cheek, his stubble brushing and scratching with an especially itchy feel. “Have you thought about it?”

Wen Shuang took a long while.

Then she said softly, “I have, but I don’t dare to.”

But Ji Shen had already fallen sideways by the bed and did not hear those words.

Wen Shuang’s thoughts, however, began to drift everywhere.

Did Ji Shen ask this because he was planning to have a future with her?

To be honest, her heart was still leaping with joy.

Time flashed by, and it was soon the birthday banquet for Ji Shen’s grandmother.

The old lady had called half a month earlier, personally inviting Wen Shuang to attend.

Wen Shuang had been both flattered and surprised at the time, and said she would definitely come.

The old lady was so delighted over the phone that she could hardly close her mouth.

Wen Shuang chose a pale yellow evening gown. It had originally been a deep V-cut that flattered her figure especially well. But once she tried it on, the man saw the neckline and refused no matter what.

“Other men will not be able to take their eyes off you if you wear that,” Ji Shen said.

In the end, he chose a red rose dress for her, with a very full skirt that needed a petticoat to hold it out properly.

Once Wen Shuang put it on, she looked like a princess from a medieval European castle.

The stylist then arranged her hair into a princess-style updo, placed a glittering crown upon her head, and pinned a rose at the back. The scene was so beautiful it was almost too much to speak of.

“The compatibility of this dress with Miss Wen is absolutely perfect!” the stylist exclaimed again and again in praise.

This gown was the masterpiece that the internationally renowned fashion designer Ning Su had presented as last year’s final showpiece.

No actress or heiress had ever worn it to this day.

Wen Shuang was the first person in the world to wear it.

Ji Shen’s gaze was deep. “Shuangshuang, you are simply too beautiful tonight!”

If the grandmother’s birthday banquet were not nearly over, Ji Shen would have truly wanted to press Wen Shuang down and love her properly once more.

It was the eightieth birthday of the Ji family matriarch.

The scale of the event was naturally extraordinary.

The Ji residence was decorated with lanterns and festoons, lavish and full of atmosphere.

Guests streamed in endlessly.

That night, nearly all the prestigious families and elite figures of high society were present.

When Wen Shuang entered on Ji Shen’s arm, the entire lively banquet seemed to halt for a moment.

All eyes fell on them.

A match made in heaven, beautiful woman and handsome man.

Many wealthy young ladies at the table were stunned.

“What? Ji Shen actually has a woman beside him. Is that his girlfriend or his date?”

“They came together to attend his grandmother’s birthday banquet, so of course she must be his girlfriend. If she were only a date, he definitely wouldn’t have brought her. But honestly, his girlfriend is really beautiful. No wonder she managed to win Ji Shen over. I remember he only dated one person before, didn’t he?”

“She’s way too lucky to be with Ji Shen!”

The murmurs rose and fell all around.

When Wen Shuang first entered, she was honestly very nervous.

She had never attended such a grand occasion before, and she was afraid her first appearance would bring embarrassment.

More than that, appearing as Ji Shen’s girlfriend made her feel a little unnatural.

From beginning to end, the man held her hand tightly, giving her security and keeping her from becoming anxious.

He also introduced Wen Shuang to every elder with great composure.

Wen Shuang was very beautiful, and the elders were full of praise for her.

“Good, Ah Shen, you found such a beautiful girlfriend!”

Wen Shuang was poised and gracious as well, handling everything with ease.

Those young ladies who had hoped to see her make a mistake watched for a long while, yet could not find a single flaw.

Ji Shen took Wen Shuang around the venue, introducing her to many important figures, some of whom were the sort of people one usually only saw on television. Wen Shuang felt that she had truly struck gold today.

A servant came over and told Ji Shen that his father was asking for him in the study.

“Then I’ll go over for a moment. Wait for me. I’ll be back soon.”

Wen Shuang nodded. “All right, I’m fine. Don’t worry and go ahead.”

She wandered alone through the banquet hall.

“Well, well. Who would have thought even a country bumpkin could come to attend Old Madam Ji’s grand birthday celebration? Wen Shuang, I think you sneaked in here!”