Chapter 432 - 431: Married? The Delighted Neighbors

Chapter 432: Chapter 431: Married? The Delighted Neighbors

He went over to the computer and pretended to edit the photos.

While working on the images, the photographer said, "Miss, would you be interested in doing a photoshoot with us? You know, for some really nice promotional pictures. It’s all legitimate, don’t get the wrong idea!"

Every photographer dreamed of having a photogenic model.

’If this fairy-like girl became my model, I’d definitely become famous,’ he thought.

’Every casual snapshot of her is as pretty as a damn picture. She’s already starting at level one hundred, you know?’

Jun Qingmeng didn’t even bother to acknowledge him.

She didn’t even spare him a glance.

Jiang Liu said, "That won’t be necessary. Just focus on getting the photos ready. We’re in a hurry."

"You got it!"

After the photos were taken, Jiang Liu drove another five hundred meters.

He arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Standing in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau again, he realized a month had already passed.

Jiang Liu watched the people coming and going through the entrance, feeling a wave of emotion.

’After all the twists and turns, I’m back at a turning point in my life.’

He was genuinely afraid he’d hear a "DING!" followed by: *Host has married. Your cheat system has expired! Please divorce as soon as possible.*

HA HA HA.

Jiang Liu cracked a joke to himself.

"Hm? What’s wrong?" Jun Qingmeng noticed Jiang Liu standing at the entrance and turned back, tilting her head cutely.

"It’s nothing. Just thinking about how busy the Civil Affairs Bureau is."

Jiang Liu smiled and gestured with his chin toward a man and a woman standing by the door.

The woman had a look of disgust on her face, while the man looked utterly despondent.

"Don’t worry about them. Let’s go get our certificate."

"Alright, alright, let’s go. Look at you, so impatient."

Jiang Liu chuckled. His wife-to-be looked so eager you’d think she had "Marriage Certificate" written all over her face.

Jiang Liu experienced the joy of waiting in line.

Soon, the three of them reached the counter.

"Wow, getting married with a child? Which one of you is on your second marriage?" The clerk handling the registration was an older lady.

As she spoke,

her gaze landed on Jiang Liu’s face, because he and Tongtong looked so much alike.

Jun Qingmeng’s delicate brows furrowed. She was a little annoyed.

It wasn’t that she cared about Jiang Liu’s past marriage; she just didn’t like it being brought up and making her husband feel awkward.

"I am."

Jiang Liu secretly squeezed Jun Qingmeng’s hand, signaling that it was okay.

’Why get mad at this lady? When she comes to my shop for buns, I’ll just make her wait in line. I’ll make her wait for hours and then refuse to sell her any!’

’That’ll be my revenge for my girlfriend!’

But to his surprise, the lady’s next words were a complete reversal. "Tsk tsk, your ex-wife really wasn’t very smart. Giving up such a handsome husband and child... I just don’t know what she was thinking."

"If the man I married when I was young was as handsome as you, I’d be happy just having him at home as eye candy."

The two of them glanced at each other.

Jun Qingmeng let out a "PFFT" of laughter.

’Looks like I was being a little petty just now.’

It was just because she cared so much about Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu also retracted his demonic thoughts from a moment ago.

He took out their household registration books to register and verify their information, gave their fingerprints, and signed a declaration confirming they weren’t blood relatives.

The lady said, "Alright, you can go to the waiting area for a bit. The certificates will be ready soon."

A short while later, the lady went to the back and returned with the documents.

She stamped them with a bright red seal.

With the official government certification, Jiang Liu and Jun Qingmeng’s marital relationship was now in effect!

All three of them were very excited.

For Jun Qingmeng, this was a brand-new experience, like a bride on her wedding day for the very first time.

She had been holding Jiang Liu’s hand tightly ever since they entered the Civil Affairs Bureau, not letting go for a second. It was hard to tell if it was from nervousness or shyness.

Once they were outside and had found a quiet spot,

the little cutie couldn’t wait any longer. "Daddy! Quick! Let Tongtong see the marriage certificate!"

"What’s the rush?"

Jiang Liu was dying of laughter. "Here. Can you even read what’s written on it?"

"Hey! Are you looking down on the efforts of the brilliant Tongtong?"

"Of course not. Why don’t you read it to Daddy, then?"

Jiang Tongtong furrowed her miniature eyebrows, deep in thought...

She couldn’t read it!

She proudly couldn’t read it!

"Did you figure it out?" Jun Qingmeng asked, smiling as she patted her head.

"Mommy... WAAAH, Daddy’s bullying me again!"

Jiang Tongtong immediately tattled on him.

"Jiang Liu?! You’re bullying Tongtong again, aren’t you?" Jun Qingmeng put her hands on her hips, feigning anger.

’My husband is my big treasure, and my daughter is my little treasure!’

"Alright, my bad."

Jiang Liu crouched down and taught his daughter how to read it, word by word.

After she finished.

Jiang Liu put on a surprised expression. "Not bad! My daughter’s so smart! You know all the words on here?"

"CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!" Jun Qingmeng played along, applauding.

"Hee hee."

Jiang Tongtong happily burrowed into Jiang Liu’s arms and said shyly, "It was okay. I’m only, like, a little bit smart."

After placating the little cutie of the family,

Jiang Liu opened his arms to Jun Qingmeng. "Wife, how about a hug?"

"Husband!"

The three of them hugged each other tightly.

Jun Qingmeng snuggled against Jiang Liu’s shirt.

The lipstick she had specially applied stained his white shirt red.

"I’m so happy."

"I’m happy too." Jiang Liu stroked the beautiful hair of his big cutie.

People came and went on the street.

Some cast envious glances their way.

Jun Qingmeng and Jiang Liu cuddled for a minute before she let go, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear and revealing her smooth, fair profile.

There was a small piercing on her fair earlobe, but she hadn’t worn any earrings for the past few days because they would get in the way of cuddling with her husband.

"Okay, people are watching us. Let’s get back in the car," Jun Qingmeng said, a bit embarrassed.

"Okay."

The three of them returned to the car.

Jun Qingmeng fastened Tongtong’s seatbelt. She always remembered to do it, never forgetting.

"Honey, let me get yours."

"Okay."

Jun Qingmeng sat obediently, letting Jiang Liu buckle her seatbelt for her.

Once the seatbelts were fastened,

Jiang Liu checked the time. It was a little after three.

He sent a WeChat message to Xia Changzhi: "Uncle Xia, are you managing the line at the shop?"

"Qingmeng and I just got our marriage certificate, so we might be a little late opening up today. Could you please organize the uncles and aunties and let the customers in line know?"

The old folks were pretty hip these days.

They were pros at TikTok and games.

Xia Changzhi replied quickly on WeChat: "No problem! You got your certificate already? That was fast!"

"I’m happy for the three of you. Live a good life together. That girl, Qingmeng, she seems great. A little cold on the outside, but everything else about her is wonderful. I can tell she treats you really well!"

"You’d better treat her right. Don’t you go bullying her."

Jiang Liu: "OK, I promise I won’t."

"Husband, give me the marriage certificate. I want to take a picture and send it to my mother-in-law."

"Perfect, I was just about to send it to your dad."

The two of them looked at each other and smiled.

Jun Qingmeng was beautiful when she smiled. Her eyes were moist and clear, like a pool of autumn water.

She was the kind of beauty who would stand out in any crowd.

Jiang Liu took a photo.

He sent it to Jun Xinghe.

Jun Xinghe was still in a meeting, his phone sitting on the desk to his right.

Hearing it buzz, he immediately opened it for a look.

Seeing the photo, Jun Xinghe tapped on it, his heart swelling with a father’s excitement.

Zoom in!

He had to take a closer look!

"Heh heh heh."

Jun Xinghe couldn’t help but let out a benevolent, grandfatherly laugh.

???

The entire conference room fell silent once again.

The group of directors and other senior executives looked on in disbelief.

’What is President Jun laughing at?’

No!

That wasn’t the point.

The point was...

President Jun was actually laughing, and so happily at that!?