Morning. At the North Entrance of Heping Street in the Capital City.
Downstairs from the Dong Family's old apartment building, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan took a taxi to the entrance.
Dong Xuebin was still dressed as usual, while Xie Huilan was still wearing that silvery-white silk dress. She looked beautiful.
The moment he got out of the car, Dong Xuebin said, "There've been too many things going on these past couple of days. The Party School graduation ceremony is tomorrow, and I definitely have to report in and collect my diploma. Today's also the last day of our marriage leave, so there's a lot we need to get done. Oh, right, the car arrives tomorrow too, and we still have to pick it up and change the plates. Your transfer should be coming through as well, right? So I was thinking, after we see my mom, why don't we go get our Marriage Certificate?"
Xie Huilan smiled. "I don't mind."
"Then it's settled? You can still regret it now if you want."
"Well, now that you mention it..." Xie Huilan looked at him teasingly. "Your Sister Xie really is having second thoughts. How about we wait a little longer? Talk about it in a few days?"
Dong Xuebin glared. "Too late to regret it now!"
"Hehe, you're pretty overbearing, kid. Trying to force me into marriage?"
"I am forcing you. So, do you agree or not?"
Xie Huilan naturally linked her arm through his. "You've already slept with your Sister Xie. What is there left for me to disagree with?"
Dong Xuebin blushed. "You always say such shameless things. I'm telling you, don't talk nonsense once we get to my place. What if my mom hears you? Won't she laugh at us?"
"Relax. Your Sister Xie understands better than