The couple tidied themselves up beautifully and walked out arm in arm. It was now May, and the weather was quite pleasant. When they reached downstairs, many people from the courtyard were sitting on stools, chatting leisurely.
As soon as Cheng Su and her husband appeared, the chatter stopped, and everyone’s gaze turned towards them, their eyes not blinking.
"Wow, Commander Qi, Sister-in-law Qi, you’re dressed so nicely, are you going to a wedding banquet?" someone asked.
"We’ve got a place to be," Qi Taiguo replied with a smile.
"You two are really a perfect match," someone complimented.
Cheng Su responded with a smile and a warm thank you.
Qi Taiguo pushed the bicycle, and Cheng Su followed him. As soon as they left, the families behind them started talking.
"Look at them, after such a big incident happened, they’re still as sweet as sugar figures, so affectionate."
"Isn’t that the truth, isn’t this what you call inseparable?"
"Must be fate. Oh, remember, they’ve been married for a year now, right? I recall they got married in May?"
"Yes, yes, I remember too. Sister-in-law Qi came to the courtyard in June. It’s been less than a year, right? Being a boss, with a handsome husband, oh, some people are just blessed!"
"Exactly, we usually can’t bear to spend, but she acts like it doesn’t cost a thing. Sometimes when she buys fruit, if she sees our kids, she hands them one without a second thought, truly generous!"
"It’s a pity, though, that there’s no such thing as perfection. What happened before, ah... it’s such a shame for that child."
"Let’s not dwell on that, they’re still young. With the love these two share, who knows? In a couple of months she might be expecting!"
"Giggle, you’re terrible, have you no shame? But looking at them today, they really are a good match!"
"..."
Sitting on the rear seat of the bicycle, Cheng Su gently wrapped her arms around Qi Taiguo’s waist, curious as to where he might be taking her.
A gentle breeze caressed them, and the early summer wind was very comforting. Qi Taiguo talked in front, and Cheng Su replied, resting her face lightly against his back.
Such tranquil moments, they were truly priceless.
Qi Taiguo slightly turned his head to glance back, the corners of his mouth lifted, and he slowed down the bike.
When they arrived at the destination and stopped the bike, Cheng Su got down and was momentarily startled by the shop in front of her.
Yanfang Photo Studio.
Was he bringing her here to take photos?
As Qi Taiguo locked the bike, he took her hand to enter the photo studio. Cheng Su was surprised—was it really happening?
There were people sitting inside the shop. Seeing the two enter, a person stood up, recognized Qi Taiguo, and said, "Oh, Commander Qi, you’ve arrived!"
"Yes, we’re here," Qi Taiguo looked at Cheng Su and said, "We’re here today to take a wedding dress photo. Didn’t you say everyone has one?"
Cheng Su’s mouth fell open in surprise, feeling a slight warmth in her eyes. Had he chosen today for its special significance?
"Please choose a wedding dress," the shop owner suggested, pointing to a row of white wedding dresses hanging on a rack.
"Go on!" Qi Taiguo encouraged her with a smile.
Cheng Su walked over to the dresses and touched the pristine white fabric, her fingertips trembling slightly, her heart swelling with bittersweet emotion and pounding wildly.
In her two lives, this was the first time she would wear a wedding dress. The previous year, the original host married him without a wedding ceremony or a wedding dress.
And now, it would truly be her in the wedding dress.
Looking at her tall reflection in the big mirror, she wore a simple off-shoulder wedding dress revealing her beautiful collarbones. Cheng Su smiled, but her eyes brimmed with tears.