When the two locked eyes, Chu Ge lifted his hand slightly, waved gently, and his face broke into that signature, wickedly charming smile of his.
Qin Ruojing was slightly taken aback, her gaze scanned Chu Ge for a moment. Then she raised her head and lightly rubbed her forehead, shaking it with a look of helplessness. Subsequently, she lowered her right hand, which had been on her forehead, revealing an elusive faint smile.
This guy, he really plays by his own rules, showing up dressed like this? He really showed up dressed like this?
"Did she just smile?" a man standing next to Chu Ge swallowed hard, blinked blankly, and asked the woman beside him, "Was she smiling at me?"
As soon as he asked, the man immediately regretted it. The woman next to him was about to register their marriage, yet he instinctively asked such a question. Isn't he just asking for trouble?
Sure enough, the woman who was about to become his wife squinted her eyes, pinched his ear, "What did you just ask me?"
"No, nothing, I didn't say anything."
The man replied awkwardly, but his eyes still sneaked peeks at Qin Ruojing. That complex faint smile completely stirred his heart, leaving him puzzled. Just now, he was sure he wasn't imagining it; she was definitely smiling at him, right?
As he puzzled over it, Qin Ruojing waved again, "You... come here for a moment?"
This time, he was completely stunned.
Even though his ear had just been released, he almost forgot the presence of the woman beside him and the pain in his ear. He blinked dazedly, pointed at his nose with his hand, and stammered, "You... mean, mean me?"
As he asked this in a tone full of uncertainty, he noticed a figure moving from the side of him and saw that the guy, in cheap T-shirt and jeans, and wearing flip-flops, was walking towards that stunning woman who had just stepped out of an Audi A8.
Only at this moment did everyone remember Chu Ge's presence and were dumbfounded. That woman was actually smiling at this guy just now? And now, she's actually calling him over?
What the heck! No way! These two people clearly don't seem to be on the same level!
Then, recalling Chu Ge's inquiry about registering for marriage earlier, everyone's hearts skipped a beat. Could it be... that this guy is going to register with that woman?
Everyone simultaneously thought of this and then simultaneously dismissed the idea.
What a joke! How could that be possible? That... is absolutely impossible, right?
Under the extremely astonished and doubtful gazes, Chu Ge casually walked up to Qin Ruojing and shrugged, "Why are you looking at me like that? Even specially called me over?"
"Are you planning to take the photo in this outfit?"
"Do you think it's inappropriate?"
Qin Ruojing gave Chu Ge a glare, "Do you think it's appropriate?"
"I thought you'd be happy, so I wore this," Chu Ge scratched his head and chuckled wryly, "Looks like I thought it would be a surprise, but it turned out to be a shock. I'll go change now. Are you coming with me, or waiting here?"
Chu Ge was indeed a little disappointed, but he could understand Qin Ruojing. In fact, when he put on this outfit, even someone as unconventional as him felt it was a bit over the top.
After all, the photos they take will be on their marriage certificate for a lifetime. It's understandable that Qin Ruojing would think he acted a bit rashly.
However, after he finished speaking, Qin Ruojing didn't react in any way, neither returning to the car nor giving him the car keys. She just stared at him without blinking, her eyes seeming to harbor a faint trace of mischief.
"Hey, what are you looking at? I'm talking to you." Chu Ge felt a bit awkward under Qin Ruojing's gaze and urged again.
"You haven't answered my question. Do you really think it's appropriate to dress like this for marriage registration?"
Chu Ge was speechless, "What use is it if I think it's appropriate? Don't you think it's inappropriate? I've already said I'll go change, so let's drop this topic, alright?"
"Who said I think it's inappropriate?" To Chu Ge's surprise, Qin Ruojing suddenly smiled, took his hand, "No need to change, it's fine just like this. Let's go register."
This time, the smile on Qin Ruojing's face was no longer that elusive faint smile. It radiated warmth and was so bright that it felt like being bathed in spring sunshine.
However, the men at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, while being amazed by that smile, also heard the sound of their hearts breaking. Their eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and their mouths were so wide open it looked like they were about to swallow a light bulb.
Such a beautiful and elegant woman, actually showing that kind of smile to that shabby guy? And even holding his hand? Are they really a couple?
What the hell! Is there any justice left in the world? This is so unscientific! The good cabbage has been eaten by a pig!
"You're... not joking with me, are you?" Chu Ge was suddenly stunned, suspiciously sizing up Qin Ruojing, "Am I really okay dressed like this?"
"Of course, you are. Haven't you noticed I'm also wearing the clothes from the first time we met?" Qin Ruojing tugged on Chu Ge's hand, "Let's go, what are you still standing here for?"
Despite being tugged by Qin Ruojing, Chu Ge didn't move. He didn't want to let Qin Ruojing accommodate him on this matter; he had to clarify what Qin Ruojing was thinking.
"How can it be the same? Your dress costs tens of thousands, yet my outfit is less than a hundred bucks. Don't you think I'm being ridiculous? Aren't you afraid you'll regret this on such an important day in life?"
"So what?" Qin Ruojing's smile became soft, and with her left hand gently shifting, she interlocked fingers with Chu Ge's right hand, "The marriage certificate is for the two of us, not for public display. Turning the initial memory into an eternal mark, is there anything more fitting than what you're wearing now?"
Feeling Qin Ruojing's tenderness, Chu Ge felt a warmth in his heart he couldn't express, scratched his head with his free left hand, quickly thought for a moment, then grinned and said, "Wait for me a second."
Without waiting for Qin Ruojing to ask, Chu Ge darted out quickly, so fast that Qin Ruojing almost doubted her own eyes.
Chu Ge ran to a fruit shop at the end of the road, according to his memory, and in less than two minutes, he returned with his hands behind his back, smiling mysteriously at Qin Ruojing.
"If I take this, it will be even more suitable."
As he spoke, Chu Ge took out his right hand from behind him. In his hand was a bright yellow banana, making Qin Ruojing slightly surprised before she burst into laughter.
Seeing Qin Ruojing smiling like a blooming flower, Chu Ge also couldn't help but laugh, "Now all that's missing is that guy with the yellow hair who tried to snatch your bag."
"Well... actually, I should thank him." Qin Ruojing took the banana, recalling the scene from that day, her eyes becoming a bit dreamy, once again interlocking her fingers with Chu Ge's, "Let's go."
Actually, before coming, both of them wanted to ask if the other was really ready, but now, it seemed like there was no need to ask this question anymore. Perhaps this is what it means to be perfectly in sync?
Passing through the crowd as if turning to stone, Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing arrived at the marriage registration office, submitted their documents, took a photo, received the certificate, and left.
The whole process took only about ten minutes and cost around twenty bucks, with two small red booklets containing an intimate photo of Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing landing in their hands.
In fact, if it weren't for the lady taking the photo repeatedly confirming whether they really wanted the photo to be taken as such, they would have spent even less time getting their certificate.
On the marriage certificate that each of them held, their faces were full of happiness, heads leaning against each other, only that in Chu Ge's right hand and Qin Ruojing's left hand, they were jointly holding a banana peel, which seemed a bit glaring.
The lady taking the photo had been doing this job for several years, and it was the first time she had seen a photo taken like this. The guy dressed so shabbily, not to mention, and yet, this couple was holding a banana peel together, what's the deal with that?
Leaving the civil affairs bureau, Chu Ge got into Qin Ruojing's car, both of them sitting in the back seat, looking at their marriage certificates, leaning on each other, and absentmindedly rubbing the photo with their fingers, giggling without control.
No one knows how long they laughed; Chu Ge stretched widely, hands behind his head, turned to Qin Ruojing with a grin, and said, "We... are married now? Are we legally a couple? Am I now licensed to drive?"
"Licensed to drive?"
Qin Ruojing was savoring a happiness she had never experienced in her life, and hearing those last few words, she was slightly stunned, turning her head curiously.
Chu Ge chuckled, leaned in to whisper an explanation in Qin Ruojing's ear, and upon finishing, his lips twitched upwards, revealing his signature smile.
Even though it was just the two of them in the car and no one else could hear what they were saying, he wanted to do it this way; although he didn't deliberately intend anything, it certainly added to the atmosphere and sense of romance.
After hearing Chu Ge's explanation, Qin Ruojing was suddenly flustered and instinctively scooted in the opposite direction to Chu Ge.
Just as she increased the distance between her and Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing realized her reaction was too obvious, immediately masking her spontaneous fright with a punch to Chu Ge, "Is there anything serious in your head?"
"Serious?" Chu Ge laughed heartily, "Now that your board reorganization is done, we've got our marriage certificate, and your parents are waiting to have grandchildren. Didn't you forget that... wait, I should say our mom specifically knitted a sweater for her grandchild, right? Don't you think this is our serious business?"
Qin Ruojing was even more flustered.
No way, she had to think of a way to change the topic, or else it could be dangerous.
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