"Get the marriage certificate?"
Jiang Nan Fang was stunned.
Although she had fantasized about the proposal scene in her mind, proposing and getting the certificate were two different things.
She never expected that they would actually remarry so suddenly, and he would take her straight to get the certificate.
Before Zhan Bei Jue returned, she had been living with Zhou Jin Bei, and her luggage was all there.
Could it be that Zhou Jin Bei was helping her retrieve the household registration book today?
Meeting her astonished expression, Zhan Bei Jue took out the bag.
Indeed, inside was the household registration book and a red velvet box.
Zhan Bei Jue took one of her hands, opened the box, and presented the diamond ring.
"Miss Jiang, will you marry me again?"
It was quite different from the scenes in movies or her own fantasies.
There wasn't much ceremony.
But it had to be said, it suited them perfectly.
Jiang Nan Fang wasn't someone who liked grand displays, nor did she have extreme social skills. If a large crowd were watching, with flowers and balloons all around,
Not only would he feel awkward, but she would too.
Their relationship had progressed to this point, so refusing now would seem overly sentimental. Jiang Nan Fang quickly nodded.
"I do."
Zhan Bei Jue slipped the ring onto her finger, and they walked inside hand in hand.
Along the way, she couldn't help but look at her hand again and again.
Zhan Bei Jue understood her well; he knew that a huge diamond would be uncomfortable to wear to work daily, so he had bought a plain band.
There wasn't a single diamond on it, but their initials were engraved on the side edges.
Although it wasn't valuable, to her, its meaning was more important than its market value.
She was very satisfied.
However, the proposal had been too sudden, and she hadn't prepared anything for Zhan Bei Jue.
"Yes. I ordered a pair."
In fact, this ring had been made years ago.
Just a year after they got married, he had found someone to design the rings, but he had never found the opportunity to give it to her. Jiang Nan Fang didn't know this.
She never expected it to be useful one day.
It was fortunate that she hadn't thrown it away in a moment of impulse.
Zhan Bei Jue held out his left hand for Jiang Nan Fang to see.
Only then did she realize that he had secretly put it on her finger.
This was their first time here. The civic center was large, and they had to study the signs to find the marriage registration office.
Upon entering, people were already queuing. They got a number and the staff asked if they had done the pre-marital check-up.
"If you have, you can go to the photo booth over there to take pictures, so you don't waste time."
For them, the pre-marital check-up was as good as done. They went straight to take photos.
Jiang Nan Fang finally understood that Zhan Bei Jue had done his homework in advance.
New couples all wear white clothes for photos, no wonder he insisted she wear this shirt today.
The photos cost fifteen yuan, and they came out quickly.
Looking at their heads leaning together, their smiles so sweet, not photoshopped like before.
Jiang Nan Fang felt incredibly happy.
In that instant, she finally understood why people posted on their social media for weddings, finding partners, or any emotional upheaval.
They were genuinely excited, genuinely happy, and genuinely wanted to share it with the world!
But she wouldn't do that; it was just a thought.
As an adult, the most important skill was emotional management.
She had already mastered it to perfection.
They had arrived relatively early; there were only three other couples ahead of them. Soon, it was their turn.
The clerk processing their paperwork, seeing such a well-matched couple for the first time, found them pleasing to the eye and her gaze lingered.
After repeatedly checking their IDs and household registration books, she handed them the forms.
It turned out they also had to fill out agreements regarding pre-marital and post-marital property distribution.
Jiang Nan Fang read them carefully, as if signing a contract with a client, afraid of missing any important information.
However, by the time she reached the second item, Zhan Bei Jue had already signed.
He then mockingly looked at her.
"Aren't all your assets already squandered by me? Why are you still looking so carefully?"
He was quite straightforward.
He wasn't afraid that if they divorced later, Jiang Nan Fang would take his property, and he had directly pressed his fingerprint.
Since he wasn't afraid, why should she be?
Jiang Nan Fang waved her hand grandly and signed as well.
In less than five minutes, they received their red booklets.
Other couples, when receiving their certificates, had prepared candies and given a pack to the staff.
Unfortunately, Zhan Bei Jue, being clueless, hadn't prepared anything.
But his good looks were its own reward. The staff happily gave him a pack.
"Congratulations on your marriage, may you have a happy union and many children. Have a candy."
Holding their booklets and walking out hand in hand, the wind blowing against them felt sweet.
Zhan Bei Jue couldn't help but smile, and then he looked at Jiang Nan Fang, who was smiling just the same.
Although she was looking straight ahead, seemingly walking with serious intent, the corners of her mouth were almost split to her ears.
"It's our first day of marriage. What do you plan to arrange for me next, Mrs. Zhan?"
Knowing he was teasing her, Jiang Nan Fang retorted.
"First day of marriage? We're an old married couple. What arrangements are there? We're going to work."
"I told you I have to go to the company today, no going back on your word. Otherwise, others won't have work to do."
"Then I'll go to the company too. I'll drive you."
Back in the car, Jiang Nan Fang looked down to put away her things and fasten her seatbelt. Zhan Bei Jue seized the opportunity to take out his phone and take a photo of the two red booklets.
He posted it on his social media.
"What are you smiling about? Let's go."
Jiang Nan Fang looked up, seeing him not starting the car and fiddling with his phone while smiling, she nudged him.
Zhan Bei Jue put down his phone.
"From now on, your attitude towards me must change. You can't be as fierce to me as before."
"Even though we already have a child, the marriage date is set. A new marriage is a new marriage. You need to act like a newlywed."
Jiang Nan Fang smiled and nudged him again.
"Hey, you just got the certificate and you're already putting on airs, lecturing me? If I'm not polite to you, what will you do to me?"
Zhan Bei Jue caught her hand and brought it to his lips, smiling with his eyes crinkled.
"I'll prevent you from going to work, and keep you at home to have babies for me."
"...Shameless!"
They chatted and laughed all the way to Gery Appliances.
Before getting out of the car, Jiang Nan Fang looked at her new husband with reluctance.
"It's been a while since I've worked. I might be a bit busy today. Don't overthink it if I don't text you."
"Okay, call me when you're done. I'll pick you up after work."
"Mmm."
"Eat well at noon, don't neglect yourself when you get busy."
"I know. You too. I'm leaving now."
"Mmm."
Jiang Nan Fang closed the car door.
However, just as she rounded the front of the car to walk ahead, Zhan Bei Jue emerged from the car again.
"Nan Fang, wait a moment."
Jiang Nan Fang stopped and turned back.
He strode up to her, pulled her into his arms, cupped her chin, and kissed her lips.
They embraced passionately, oblivious to their surroundings, for a long time before parting.
"I'll miss you. Remember to miss me."