Shen Qian was sent to the doorstep by Xi Zhen.

"Xizhen, would you like to come over to my house for a visit?" Shen Gan said this as a customary polite remark, but after he finished speaking, he saw the serious expression in Xizhen's eyes and wished he could give himself a good slap in the face.

Because he was specifically preparing to retaliate against his arch-enemy by formally issuing a marriage certificate, Shen Qian never intended to let his family know about this matter at all.

His plan was to deceive Xi Zhen into getting the marriage certificate without the knowledge of both sets of parents. Once he achieved his goal, he would then resort to intimidation and temptation, secretly obtaining a divorce certificate, all done without anyone noticing.

Shen Qian anxiously thought to himself, "Please, whatever you do, do not agree! My father, mother, and older brother are all at home right now. How am I supposed to explain if you go in there with me!"

What's even more crucial is that Shen Qian is afraid that Xi Zhen will let slip something accidentally, and if that happens, everything will be finished.

His parents would definitely want to know that he is such a jerk, deceiving someone in a marriage. He deserves to have his skin stripped off.

Xi Zhen stared at Shen Qian for a few seconds, seeming to have noticed his discomfort. He glanced indifferently and said, "No need."

Shen Qian let out a sigh of relief and awkwardly laughed twice. Before getting off the car, he reminded Xi Zhen about the matter of registering their marriage, saying, "Don't forget that the day after tomorrow, we have to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. And also, remember what I told you earlier, don't let Uncle and Aunt know about this for now."

After receiving Xizhen's assurance, Shen Gan got out of the car and walked towards his own small villa.

During his school days, Shen Qian had numerous face-offs with his arch-nemesis, but he never emerged victorious. Finally, after much effort, he managed to trick his opponent successfully. Humming a little tune, he walked with a spring in his step.

When Shen Gan arrived in the living room, he saw the other three members of his family sitting on the sofa watching television. The atmosphere was harmonious and beautiful, and he approached with a smile. However, when Su Wan saw him, she exchanged a glance with her husband and eldest son. The previously smiling face of Shen's father immediately turned serious. Shen Ye, the eldest son of the Shen family, stood up and turned off the TV, which was playing a melodramatic family drama. Most importantly, Shen Gan's mother, Su Wan, sitting in the prime spot on the sofa, stared at Shen Gan as if she were a disgraced eunuch being watched by the queen.

Shen Qian felt a sudden surge in his heart, and he could barely maintain the smile on his face.

"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, don't...don't you watch TV anymore?" Shen Qian's voice sounded dry and hesitant. After speaking, he glanced at his Big Brother Shen Ye, seeking to understand the current situation.

Shen Ye received a pleading gaze from his younger brother and quietly turned his head to the other side.

Shen Qian: "......"

Where is the brotherhood and respect between us that we promised?!

Shen Qian braced himself and met her mother's gaze. Su Wan glanced at him for a few seconds, then she raised her chin like a queen and glanced at the single-person sofa opposite her. She gestured to Shen Qian and said, "Sit."

Shen Qian had no idea what kind of drama was about to unfold. He thought he had done something wrong again, resulting in his mother discovering it. He shuffled his steps and sat on the sofa, with cold sweat slowly forming on his forehead.

Shen Qian did not dare to ask, he could only wait silently for the decision of his family's Empress.

Su Wan didn't make him wait too long and spoke in a chilling tone, "Speak, what's the situation between you and Xi Zhen?"

It turned out to be just this matter. Shen Qian breathed a sigh of relief and used the words he had already prepared on the way, "After all, this is my first blind date with Xi Zhen. It's hard to say anything for sure."

Su Wan raised an eyebrow in surprise when she heard him say so. Her foolish son had reacted strongly when he saw Xi Zhen today, showing no intention of being friendly at all. How could such a significant change occur after spending just one afternoon together?