Registered????!
"Come, newlyweds, please come closer."
Yes~
"Don't be nervous, just smile a little, that's good..."
"Three, two, one... OK!"
"It looks great! Congratulations!"
Throughout the entire year, only a handful of couples who had reached level 99 came here to complete the formalities and upgrade to level 100. They could only sit in this Little Black every day, silently watching one divorcee after another come in next door, each with their own silent faces, complete the formalities, and then leave.
Once upon a time, he enjoyed seeing happiness and beauty in life, but gradually, for some reason, he lost his passion for his job.
It's hard to imagine that instead of seeing joyful newlyweds every day, I'm now faced with all sorts of tea and TV dramas.
Seeing a couple so full of youthful romance is a rare kind of redemption for him.
After all, for someone who has been single for over twenty years and is approaching thirty, at least he believes in love again.
After editing and processing the photos, the photographer sincerely offered his blessings.
"Thank you, the photos are great!"
Hua Xin was very happy to look at the photo of herself and Xia Yan after receiving it.
Wearing light blue matching shirts, they weren't wearing heavy makeup. The fresh feeling brought by the light-colored shirts, combined with the already outstanding looks of Hua Xin and Xia Yan, further highlighted the happy smiles on their faces.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that she and Xia Yan don't actually have any formal photos together.
During their trip to Tokyo, they took some funny photo booth pictures in a shopping mall, but Xia Yan's strange humor, which only appeared when he was with her, made the photos look less like a group photo.
After seeing the photo, Hua Xin almost wanted to tear it to shreds—the one showing the girl with her eyes rolled back and nostrils pointing at the camera, creating a stark contrast with her own beautiful young face.
Most of the group photos after that have remained unprinted in the camera and phone albums. The first relatively formal group photo was unexpectedly taken at the Civil Affairs Bureau to take photos for our marriage certificate.
"You two are both handsome men and beautiful women. I wish you happiness."
The cameraman waved his hand contentedly after hearing the praise.
However, what Hua Xin said next made the photographer, who had finally managed to ignite his passion for his work, instantly fall silent and begin to doubt himself.
"Uncle, you take really good photos!"
Uncle?...
He's only twenty-eight years old! While a beard might make him look older than his actual age, it shouldn't be that much older!
"Brother, you took great photos. Thank you for your blessings. I hope you have a successful career and good health in the future."
The cameraman, who was struggling with an aging crisis, felt as if he had been healed by the gentle, soft voices that came from beside him again.
Compared to Hua Xin, who is rather carefree in this regard, Xia Yan has improved by more than one level in terms of the art of speaking and the ability to observe people.
Although it was their first meeting and they were strangers, the other party had offered them very sincere blessings. Hua Xin's words clearly dealt a heavy blow to the other party, so it was normal for him to appropriately clear up this misunderstanding.
Because today is a very memorable and happy day.
Xia Yan also wanted to make everyone else happy too.
After leaving the room where the photos were taken, Hua Xin and Xia Yan were looking at the photos in their hands.
This photo will then be permanently stuck in the little book that symbolizes their love.
"Why does it look like this photo has been photoshopped?"
"Are you really that handsome?"
Hua Xin's feigned question made Xia Yan raise an eyebrow. He looked so young and handsome in the photo, even if it was because of a trendy hairstyle that was a little different from usual, it was definitely not because of photo editing.
I definitely need to work up a lot of energy when I get home.
My wife is clearly the type of demon girl who will start tearing the roof off if I don't discipline her for a few days.
"If photoshopping could make me look this handsome, it must be because I'm too good-looking like a supermodel."
"Narcissist." Hua Xin scoffed, then carefully put the photo in her pocket.
The next floor is where you get your level stamped, so you don't need to go that far back and forth, and the process is very simple.
They haven't seen any other couples registering yet; it seems like they're the only ones, so they don't have to rush through like they're in a queue.
Xia Yan just smiled and affectionately ruffled Hua Xin's soft hair.
"Just give me your photos and ID cards."
After returning to the registration window, the staff seemed unusually able to perform their duties, and their professional smiles were tinged with genuine well wishes.
After Hua Xin and Xia Yan handed over everything they needed, they waited a short while before seeing a staff member gently stamp the seal with a symbol of authority.
Congratulations! I hope you will be happy together and grow old together.
Looking at the legally binding booklets in their hands, Hua Xin and Xia Yan surprisingly refrained from their usual playful banter. Instead, they both happily whispered in unison:
"Thanks."
Even after leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, the sun was still shining brightly overhead.
The temperature at noon is definitely higher than when I arrived in the morning, and my jacket seems a bit unnecessary.
Hua Xin maintained her cool pose with her hands in her pockets, but she was tightly clutching the newly printed little red booklet as if she were protecting some precious treasure.
"Any particular thoughts?"
Xia Yan coughed lightly, then asked indifferently.
"No, it's just so-so."
Hua Xin kicked away a small pebble on the road and then answered calmly.
Anyone who didn't know better would think they went to an internet cafe for an all-nighter instead of getting their marriage certificate.
After walking along this unremarkable stretch of road, the two of them unanimously entered a secluded alley.
Hua Xin jumped and threw herself into Xia Yan's arms, feeling as happy as if she were experiencing warmth in his arms for the first time, and excitedly whispered:
"Get married?"
Xia Yan wasn't surprised. He hugged the girl, suppressing a laugh, and affirmed:
"Yes, I got married."
"So, should I call you husband now?"
"Theoretically speaking, yes, honey."
It felt like a dream.
Hua Xin and Xia Yan became a legally married couple.