Volume One, Chapter 20: The Daughter Is the Rival in a CEO Romance — The End

“How is it? Do I look good like this?” Just after finishing the show, Tingyu Shen specially called over the makeup artist for a quick touch-up.

“Definitely, Teacher Shen, you look very handsome,” the co-host nodded approvingly.

“Teacher Shen, is there a special occasion today?” a guest, who was removing her makeup in the dressing room and would be joining them for dinner later, asked curiously.

She had appeared on several of Tingyu Shen’s shows before and was quite familiar with him, yet this was the first time she had seen him so nervous.

“Getting our marriage certificate!” Tingyu Shen smiled radiantly.

“Getting your certificate? Congratulations, Teacher Shen!”

“Come have some wedding candy, share the joy!” Tingyu Shen took out some candy he had specially brought and handed it around to everyone present.

“Thank you, Teacher Shen.”

“Congratulations, Teacher Shen.”

“I’ll head off now. See you later,” some said as they left.

“See you, Teacher Shen.”

Tingyu Shen went down to the underground parking lot still smiling, carrying the bag of wedding candy.

He pulled out his car keys to open the door but suddenly hesitated and put them away again.

Instead, he walked over to a corner of the garage, candy in hand.

The closer he got, the more nervous the paparazzo in the corner became, clutching his camera tightly.

The paparazzo had heard that the mysterious sponsor behind Tingyu Shen was no ordinary figure with an imposing background—someone you definitely don’t want to provoke. Was Shen here to smash his camera because he’d been discovered?

He thought he should have listened to the veterans and avoided sneaking around to uncover the identity of Shen’s benefactor.

“Come have some candy,” Tingyu Shen called out, waving toward the paparazzo.

The situation was unfolding far beyond expectations. The paparazzo pointed at himself in disbelief.

“That’s right, you. Come out. I’m getting my marriage license today. You might as well have some candy and share in the good fortune,” Tingyu Shen said, handing over a handful of candy.

“Oh, and make sure the photos look good! Especially my fiancée—she must look beautiful. I’m not asking for much, just to capture half of her charm. After all these years, we can finally go public,” Tingyu Shen brushed a few strands of hair behind his ear.

He finally had official status, so no one could shove some random man onto Ruoxue again.

What nonsense! He neglects the important things and only knows how to take shortcuts.

“Can I take the photos?” The paparazzo felt like he’d been hit with a surprise gift.

“Yes, but show me the photos before you post them. Follow me in your car when I drive,” Shen replied.

Tingyu Shen drove to the foot of the Jiang building to pick up Ruoxue Jiang. He got out, opened the passenger door, and held his hand against the car roof to prevent her from bumping her head. Once Ruoxue was seated safely, he closed the door and returned to the driver’s seat.

“Who’s in the back?” she asked.

“That’s the paparazzo who’s been photographing us for three whole years. I can finally make our relationship public and put those who fancy you to rest,” Tingyu Shen said with joy.

“Let’s take plenty of photos then. After getting the certificate, I’ll have the company’s official account announce our marriage,” Ruoxue suggested.

“Really? Then I’ll have our company post it too.”

At the civil affairs bureau.

“Sorry, groom, please restrain your smile a bit; your eyes are almost closed,” the staff reminded.

“Sorry, I’m just too happy,” Tingyu Shen said sheepishly, clasping his hands and bowing slightly to the staff.

“On such a joyous day, we understand, but for the photos to be usable, let’s tone down the smile a little,” the photographer joked.

“All right, look here, three, two, one.”

Click!

Holding the two little red marriage certificates in his trembling hands, Tingyu Shen scooped Ruoxue Jiang into his arms.

“Ruoxue, from today on, we’re legally married!”

“Mm,” Ruoxue smiled, tapping his shoulder twice to signal him to put her down.

Realizing he might have gotten a bit carried away, Tingyu Shen reluctantly set her down.

“Let’s go home. My parents are waiting for us,” Ruoxue linked her arm through his.

“Okay.”

Less than half an hour after leaving the civil affairs bureau, the paparazzo posted the photos he had just taken online, writing a little essay about how he had expected his hard drive to be confiscated but instead received a request from Tingyu Shen to make the photos look good.

The paparazzo bluntly admitted he had hit the jackpot and broken a major news story.

The photos showed a handsome man and a beautiful woman—a perfect couple.

It was public knowledge that Tingyu Shen had a partner, but no one had ever uncovered who she was.

Now that the paparazzo had revealed it, most reactions were congratulatory, though some bitter comments surfaced, alleging that Tingyu Shen’s wealthy benefactor was married, that he couldn’t gain official status with her, and that he had taken a scapegoat to get a marriage certificate.

Tingyu Shen clenched his fists as he read those comments. “These people just blurt out nonsense without even thinking!”

“Enough, don’t get angry. It’s not worth it for these clowns,” Ruoxue said as she finished editing her message and hit send, placing her hand over his.

Underneath the most liked negative comment about Tingyu Shen, an official verified account responded with a yellow badge.

Jiang Group Executive CEO—Ruoxue Jiang: Sorry, from the age of four until twenty-six, I have always been by his side. Yes, I am wealthy, but I have never interfered in Mr. Shen’s career. There are many ways to take shortcuts if he wanted to.

The comment included a wedding photo of the two and a picture from their first year of dating when Tingyu Shen flew to England to see Ruoxue.

“Ruoxue!” Tingyu Shen kissed her on the side of her face as he looked at the comment.

“Mrs. Shen, you’re awesome!”

“We can’t let Mr. Shen suffer any unfairness.”

Tingyu Shen also made an official announcement on his social media.

Tingyu Shen: Twenty-two years of knowing each other, seven years of dating. Now I have the status! I am officially the legal partner of our heroine!

The post included a photo of the marriage certificate obtained today and another picture of their hands intertwined, both wearing rings.

The official accounts of both companies began sending congratulatory messages and red envelopes to celebrate Tingyu Shen and Ruoxue Jiang’s marriage registration.

Ruoxue Jiang and Tingyu Shen had always had a strong relationship. In over sixty years together, they rarely quarreled and had two children—one surnamed Jiang, the other Shen.

Though Shiyan said he didn’t want to travel with Mr. and Mrs. Shen, he ended up going with them. The three visited many provinces and took countless photos.