Su Lu had originally thought that a good day one would draw many people to get their marriage certificates, but unexpectedly, it might be because everyone thought government offices would be closed for the Mid-Autumn festival, so there weren’t many couples registering for marriage.
During the photo session, Zhao Xiaole also wanted to be in the picture and was so anxious he nearly cried.
Seeing how handsome he was, the photographer couldn’t bear to see him upset and said they could take an extra picture including Zhao Xiaole.
Zhao Xiaole then cheered up.
Since this photo wouldn’t be used for official documentation, Su Lu boldly grabbed the bouquet as well.
The photographer commented, "Oh my, your family is really good-looking.
Because Zhao Xiaole and Bo Jingshen looked quite similar, but actually Xiaole’s facial features also somewhat resembled Su Lu’s. If anyone insisted, they could say Su Lu and Bo Jingshen originally had some couple-like resemblances.
Anyway, no one would think that they were reuniting as a family.
Instead, people would think that they were the type who got on the train first and then bought the ticket later, which was quite common in this era.
Once the photos were done, they went to the registry office, brought their household registration books, ID cards, and then filled in the marriage registration forms.
Bo Jingshen was quite happy, filling out the forms quickly, but upon seeing Su Lu’s marital status, his happiness diminished a bit.
The word ’divorced’ stabbed into Bo Jingshen’s heart like a knife.
When Su Lu saw Bo Jingshen’s expression, she couldn’t help but laugh, she had guessed it before, that when it was time to get the certificate, Bo Jingshen would be conflicted about this.
Su Lu smiled at him, "Do you regret it now? It’s not too late if you do."
"Regret my ass," Bo Jingshen grumbled, "I just want to grab Gu Xin and give him a beating."
Su Lu laughed, "Spare Gu Xin, he hasn’t had it easy. When he and Chen Yaxi got their certificate, he must have had a headache too."
Bo Jingshen, grinding his teeth, wrote his name forcefully on the two registration forms, pressing so hard it could be seen from the back of the paper.
The staff quickly issued their marriage certificates.
Su Lu was okay, after all, it wasn’t her first time getting a certificate, but for Bo Jingshen, it was truly his first time; holding that red booklet, his hands were slightly trembling.
Su Lu found it somewhat amusing, yet touching.
"Please guide me, Mr. Bo," Su Lu said with a smile.
Bo Jingshen looked down and kept flipping through the marriage certificate, back and forth, as if trying to etch each word into his heart. When he lifted his gaze to look at Su Lu, his eyes were already reddening.
Bo Jingshen opened his mouth, then closed it again, as if he was afraid his voice would betray his emotions. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "You’re Mrs. Bo now."
"You are now my wife," Bo Jingshen pulled her into a tight embrace, "For ten years."
His voice choked, "Xiaolu, it’s been ten years."
It felt almost as if yesterday, he was that passionate student fresh out of university, having nothing but a sincere heart, desiring through his own hard work to give his beloved girlfriend a wonderful future.
And the scene at hand, it was as if he was that young man, who had imagined this moment countless times. The source of thɪs content is novel⦿fire.net
Having endured hardships, suffering grievances, frustration, longing, and regret.
But fortunately, they had made it here, fortunately, they were finally here.
Bo Jingshen felt that with every day for the rest of his life, he would be grateful that he and Su Lu could share the same future.
Su Lu had not intended to cry, but hearing Bo Jingshen’s choked voice, hearing him say it had been ten years, her mind also flashed through those ten years...
Ten years of missed opportunities.
Finally reaching today.
She couldn’t help but feel emotional, "It’s alright, we will have many more decades to come."
Yeah, luckily they’re still young and have plenty of time.
When they left the civil affairs office, Su Lu received a video call from Zhao Ying.
On the screen was Zhao Ying’s gentle face, seemingly in her office.
"Congratulations," said Zhao Ying. "My darling, I hope you’re happily married."
Su Lu smiled, "How did you know?"
"I saw your post on Moments."
"You could tell from that subtle post?"
"Of course, you’re my darling," Zhao Ying chuckled. "Let me see it. After all, you’re legally married now."
Su Lu flashed her marriage certificate.
Zhao Ying laughed, "Wow, I’m so jealous. I have my CPA and financial analyst certifications, but I don’t have that kind of certificate."
Bo Jingshen leaned in as well. "Mother-in-law, how about we have dinner together tonight to celebrate?"
Zhao Ying nodded, "Celebration is a must, but let’s skip it today. Today is your special day; you two should enjoy some couple time."
"Not quite couple time, Zhao Xiaole is here," said Su Lu.
"Just send Xiaole over to me, you two go enjoy your couple time," Zhao Ying laughed.
Su Lu glanced at Zhao Xiaole, "Zhao Xiaole might not be particularly keen."
"Let me see him," said Zhao Ying.
Su Lu turned the phone towards Zhao Xiaole.
"Grandma," called Zhao Xiaole.
Zhao Ying said, "How long has it been since you’ve spent time with Grandma? Also, sticking to your parents all the time doesn’t allow them their couple time; do you not want a little sister?"
Su Lu blushed, "Mom!"
Bo Jingshen couldn’t help but chuckle at the side.
Zhao Xiaole tried to resist, "But..."
Zhao Ying spoke, "Zhao Xiaole, you’re a smart kid, so you surely don’t think that babies come just from holding hands, right?"
Although Zhao Xiaole wasn’t sure how babies were made, he knew holding hands wasn’t enough, otherwise Jin Xiaokui holding his hand all the time would have been a disaster.
Zhao Xiaole sulked, then after pondering for a moment, he reluctantly nodded, "Okay then..."
However, Zhao Ying wasn’t completely indifferent to the child’s feelings. "Grandma will take you to the winery. Remember, you were sad last time we went to the vineyard because there were no grapes and you ended up planting a grape seedling?"
"Yeah, yeah." Zhao Xiaole’s attention shifted to the grapes.
Zhao Ying said, "It’s bearing grapes now; do you want to see them?"
"Yes!" Zhao Xiaole was suddenly excited, forgetting his previous gloom.
He even pushed aside the idea of dining with Bo Jingshen and Su Lu to insist on going to Grandma’s place.
Su Lu and Bo Jingshen drove him to Zhao Ying’s office.
Zhao Ying was waiting in the lobby of the company.
As Su Lu and Bo Jingshen arrived, they saw Shen Jiming standing in front of Zhao Ying speaking to her, holding an envelope. It was unclear what it contained as he held it out to Zhao Ying.
Zhao Ying didn’t reach out to take it, instead, she looked at Shen Jiming emotionlessly, her gaze indifferent.
"Shen Jiming, why bother? I haven’t wanted to make things difficult for the kids, so I avoided making things too ugly with the Shen family. Are you trying to take advantage?"