Before nine, the Cullinan slowly pulled to a stop outside the Civil Affairs Bureau.
As soon as they got out, Lu Ye gripped Xie Lin's hand tightly.
On the surface, it looked as though he was afraid Xie Lin would run off halfway through, but in reality-
"Can you let go?"
"No. If you run off, who am I supposed to register my marriage with?"
"Your palm's all sweaty, and you're getting it on my hand. It's sticky. Isn't that annoying?"
Lu Ye's Adam's apple bobbed, his gaze wandered, and his voice dropped.
"Just let me hold it. I'm nervous."
"What the hell are you nervous about? We're just registering our marriage!"
"How is that the same? I'm almost thirty, and I'm finally getting married. I thought I'd be single my whole life..."
Xie Lin shot him a glare, then turned to look around.
Quite a few people had come to register their marriages, all wearing happy smiles. Couples like them, bickering as they waited in line, were a rare sight.
They entered the hall, took a number, and sat down in front of the service counters to wait.
Lu Ye's brows drew tighter and tighter.
"Why isn't it our turn yet?"
Xie Lin stared at the number five in his hand.
"Don't rush. There are two more couples ahead of us."
After a moment's thought, he pinched Lu Ye's cheeks with both hands, squishing his lips into a pout.
"What exactly are you nervous about?"
"It just... doesn't feel real."
Xie Lin narrowed his eyes, leaned forward, and bit him hard.
"Ow-That hurts, that hurts!"
"Feel real now?"
"Yes, yes!"
"Hmph!"
Once Xie Lin let go, Lu Ye hurriedly took out his phone to check his reflection.
"Oh no, babe, you've ruined my looks. We still have to take