At the luxury shopping mall.

Shen Tian and Ling Shuangxue were currently inside one of the private fitting areas trying on clothes for tonight’s banquet.

Or more accurately...

Ling Shuangxue had originally been trying on clothes.

At some point.

Things had escalated.

Now Ling Shuangxue braced one hand against the changing booth wall while trying desperately to stay quiet.

Shen Tian stood behind her, looking far too entertained by the situation.

Right in the middle of this.

Ling Shuangxue’s phone suddenly started ringing.

"...!"

She immediately looked down.

Then her eyes widened.

"...It’s my mom."

Instantly, she tried reaching for the decline button.

Shen Tian smirked.

Then casually accepted the call for her.

Ling Shuangxue immediately turned around, glaring over her shoulder.

"You bastard..."

Shen Tian only laughed softly before placing one finger against his lips.

"Shhh."

The next second.

Qin Ruobing’s voice came through the phone.

"I already informed your father that we’re divorcing."

Her tone sounded noticeably lighter than before.

The hopelessness from earlier was completely gone.

Her voice now carried a strangely relaxed mature charm.

"I also wanted to ask you to make sure your company remains alright..."

Then after a brief pause.

"And could I speak with Shen Tian for a moment? I’d like to discuss protection for my family."

Ling Shuangxue bit down hard against one finger while trying desperately not to make any embarrassing noises.

"M-Mom... He’s a little busy right now—!"

Her voice suddenly cracked slightly.

Immediately afterward.

She violently elbowed Shen Tian in retaliation.

This time, even Shen Tian finally backed off slightly while laughing.

Because honestly.

Even he realized this was becoming too embarrassing for Ling Shuangxue.

Qin Ruobing quietly smirked from the other end of the phone.

"...Daughter, you really are daring."

Then her tone became teasing.

"It’s honestly making me jealous. How much stamina does that young man even have?"

Ling Shuangxue instantly exploded red.

"MOM! He’s half your age! Don’t ask questions like that!"

Shen Tian completely lost composure laughing.

He gently took the phone from Ling Shuangxue.

"Madam, I can deal with your ex-husband, and I can protect Ling Shuangxue’s company too."

His tone became calm.

"After all... she’s my woman."

Shen Tian continued:

"However, I need you to—"

Before he could even finish speaking.

Qin Ruobing suddenly interrupted him.

"...I understand... I’ll be your mistress on the side."

Silence.

Then she calmly continued:

"Whenever you get bored with my daughter... you can just call me... I’ll do anything."

Click.

The call abruptly ended.

Inside the fitting room.

Complete silence followed.

Shen Tian slowly lowered the phone.

Ling Shuangxue stared blankly ahead for several seconds.

Then both she and Shen Tian slowly turned toward each other at the exact same time.

"...."

"...."

Finally.

Ling Shuangxue covered her burning face with both hands.

"I’m so sorry..."

Shen Tian simply shrugged casually.

"Meh, I don’t really mind whether she joins or not."

He was completely serious.

Ling Shuangxue looked like her soul was leaving her body for the third time today.

"You—!"

Before she could even finish dying internally.

A head suddenly peeked into the changing booth area.

It was one of the female staff members.

Her face was completely red while she tried very hard not to look directly at either of them.

"U-Um..."

She awkwardly coughed.

"Could you maybe stop making so much noise? The other customers are trying to shop..."

Despite the complaint.

She clearly had no intention of kicking them out.

After all...

This was the Young Master of the Shen Family.

Nobody in the mall wanted to offend him.

Most of the female staff were secretly even dying from jealousy.

Because from their perspective...

Ling Shuangxue was basically living out every rich romance fantasy imaginable.

Being spoiled by a ridiculously handsome top young master.

Getting pampered.

Protected.

And apparently thoroughly "loved" inside luxury fitting rooms.

Meanwhile...

The male employees had already gathered in the break room earlier.

Complaining bitterly about how unfair life was.

Shen Tian casually started getting dressed again.

"Sorry about that. We’re done shopping, anyway. We’ll leave once we finish changing."

The staff member quickly nodded.

"O-Of course, Young Master Shen."

Then she hurriedly escaped.

Ling Shuangxue silently put her clothes back on while looking emotionally defeated.

’...My cold CEO image is ruined forever.’

At this point...

She genuinely wanted to cry a little.

Still...

As long as she stayed with Shen Tian...

It somehow didn’t feel that bad.

Soon afterward.

The two finally exited the fitting area together.

The female employee had already professionally folded and bagged every item they selected.

Her speed was terrifying.

Shen Tian casually paid without even looking at the total.

Then glanced down at his watch.

"...Huh, would you look at that. The banquet starts in about an hour."

Then he looked toward Ling Shuangxue.

Let’s go change properly and head over."

Ling Shuangxue nodded softly.

"...Alright."

As they began walking through the mall together, Ling Shuangxue casually checked her phone.

The moment the screen lit up.

Her expression immediately changed slightly.

Dozens of missed messages.

Endless notifications.

Investors threatening to pull funding.

Board members demanding emergency meetings.

Some were even discussing removing her from the CEO position entirely.

Ling Han had already started his attack.

Ling Shuangxue quietly rubbed her temple.

A small headache was already forming.

A warm hand suddenly rested atop her head.

"Don’t worry."

Shen Tian casually patted her softly.

"I’ll handle it."

Then he smirked slightly.

"You just focus on enjoying yourself. Don’t stress too much."

The moment Ling Shuangxue heard those words.

Her tense expression immediately softened.

Then without caring about the public around them.

She snuggled directly against his side.

"I love you so much..."

Honestly...

At this point, she genuinely felt like Shen Tian could solve anything.

Shen Tian calmly pulled out his phone.

Then casually started messaging several people.

Simple messages.

Short instructions.

Yet every single person receiving them belonged to the Shen Family’s network.

And the terrifying part?

Things started changing almost instantly.

Before the investors threatening Ling Shuangxue could even react—

The Shen Family quietly bought out several key shareholders.

Other opposing investors suddenly found themselves pressured into withdrawing entirely.

Board members who planned on targeting Ling Shuangxue?

Removed.

Replaced.

Within minutes.

The Shen Family completely stabilized control over the company.

Even worse.

The market reacted immediately.

The moment news spread that the Shen Family itself had become directly involved—

Ling Shuangxue’s company stock value skyrocketed violently.

Investors who pulled out suddenly started rushing back desperately.

Ling Shuangxue stared down at the stock app on her phone completely stunned.

Everything had reversed.

No.

Things were actually even better than before.

Slowly.

She looked up toward Shen Tian.

Her eyes practically transformed into hearts.

"...You’re unfair."

Before Shen Tian could even respond.

Ling Shuangxue suddenly rushed into the car first.

Shen Tian casually got into the driver’s seat a moment later.

The second he closed the door.

Ling Shuangxue immediately climbed onto his lap.

Then wrapped both arms tightly around his neck before passionately kissing him.

A very passionate "thank you."

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