Chapter 330

The morning light lifted the mist, and the warm rays of light shone through the old glass, filling the room on the second floor of the Zhong family's house in the military compound.

Zhong Heyang got out of bed quietly, afraid of waking up Lin Ziqiu who was still sleeping.

Today is a special day.

He asked someone to arrange an appointment at a state-owned photo studio a month in advance, intending to take his wife there to take wedding photos.

It was almost noon when Lin Ziqiu slowly opened his sleepy eyes.

She rubbed her aching waist, turned around and saw the new skirt neatly placed at the head of the bed.

Zhong Heyang went to all the department stores and carefully selected the bright red corduroy fabric, and he also hired the most skilled lady in the textile factory to sew it.

The high-waist design, slightly flared skirt and neckline are decorated with a circle of delicate white lace. It is the most fashionable style at the moment.

Although Lin Ziqiu had seen many beautiful skirts, the one in front of her still surprised her.

She couldn't wait to run downstairs. Zhong Heyang was preparing 'brunch' in the kitchen. Seeing that she was awake, his eyes were full of doting, "You must be hungry. Wash your hands and come over to eat."

Lin Ziqiu held the skirt in her hands, her eyes full of joy, "Why did you think of giving me clothes?"

The man walked towards her and raised his hand to scratch the tip of her nose, "Have you forgotten what day it is today?"

"ah?"

Lin Ziqiu was puzzled for a moment and didn't react, "Is today an important day?"

"Your birthday."

Lin Ziqiu's voice trembled slightly, "How...how do you know today is my birthday?"

Zhong Heyang scooped up the noodles from the pot, added two poached eggs on top, and placed them on the stove. "You are my wife, isn't it the most basic thing for me to remember your birthday?"

In order to ensure the taste of the longevity noodles, he secretly went to learn from Grandpa Ding for a few days.

Lin Ziqiu hasn't celebrated his birthday since his mother passed away.

Even after she achieved financial freedom, no one remembered her birthday.

Not to mention celebrating, she gradually forgot about it.

I never thought that Zhong Heyang would prepare these for me.

Lin Ziqiu sat down slowly and looked at the steaming noodles in the bowl, which were dotted with tender green onions and smelled delicious.

She picked up the chopsticks, picked up a few noodles and put them into her mouth.

The familiar taste instantly spread across my tongue, and it was somewhat similar to the taste my mother made in my memory.

"Is it tasty?"

Zhong Heyang sat beside her and asked expectantly.

Lin Ziqiu nodded vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes and dripping into the bowl, "It's delicious, very delicious."

Zhong Heyang panicked when he saw her crying, "Why are you crying if it's delicious? Don't lie to me, you're not crying because it's so unpalatable..."

As he said this, he tried to grab the chopsticks from Lin Ziqiu's hand, "Stop eating, I'll take you to a restaurant later!"

Lin Ziqiu refused and held the bowl tightly, "It's really delicious! I... I just thought of my mother. This is the first time I've eaten longevity noodles since she passed away..."

Zhong Heyang's heart suddenly shrank, he reached out his hand and gently wiped away her tears, his voice low and distressed, "I promise you, every year on your birthday I will cook longevity noodles for you, okay?"

Her mother passed away, so from now on, let him inherit his mother's love and love her twice as much.

Lin Ziqiu raised her head, looked at the sincere expression of the man in front of her with tears in her eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She took the initiative to step forward and kissed Zhong Heyang on the corner of his mouth, "It's a deal, I stamp it."

Zhong Heyang was stunned for a moment, his cheeks quickly flushed, and his whole body seemed to be frozen.

When he came to his senses, he immediately leaned over and gave Lin Ziqiu a light kiss on the lips, "Okay, I'll stamp it, too."

The two looked at each other and smiled, as bright and flawless as the sunshine outside the window.

Lin Ziqiu ate a big bowl of noodles cleanly. Zhong Heyang told her about today's schedule, "After you change your skirt, we will go to the photo studio."

"ah?"

Lin Ziqiu’s first reaction was what Zhong Heyang had said before, taking wedding photos.

In fact, in this era, many people may never have taken a photo in their entire life.

Not to mention wedding photos, that's quite a luxury.

But in this era, it also seems particularly romantic.

"That's why you bought me a skirt!"

Zhong Heyang took her arm around her waist and said, "My wife has such a good figure. She should look even better in this skirt... um——"

Before he could finish his words, Lin Ziqiu blocked his mouth.

Lin Ziqiu's face flushed, she pounded the man's chest lightly, and said coquettishly, "Not serious!"

Zhong Heyang grabbed her hand and kissed her fingertips with a fiery look in his eyes. "I am telling the truth. My wife is naturally beautiful. She looks good in anything she wears."

Lin Ziqiu was embarrassed and annoyed, and pretended to break free from his embrace, "I...I won't talk to you anymore! You're so smooth-talking!"

Zhong Heyang looked at her fleeing back and laughed heartily a few times. He couldn't help but look forward to seeing her wearing a skirt.

While his wife was changing clothes and dressing up upstairs, Zhong Heyang sat in the yard and polished his bicycle until it shined.

Hearing footsteps behind him, he looked back.

The sunlight fell on Lin Ziqiu's body, as if she had been gilded with a layer of gold. The red corduroy skirt was cut to perfection, and the high-waist design highlighted her slender waist. The slightly flared skirt was like a blooming flower, swaying gently as she walked towards him.

Her short black hair set off her fair face, her cheeks were lightly flushed, and her eyes were bright and moving, like a clear spring, revealing shyness and joy.

Zhong Heyang's eyes were firmly attracted to her at this moment, and his breathing became rapid.

He stood up and took a few steps forward unconsciously.

"Wife." His voice was a little hoarse, with an unconcealable excitement, "You are so beautiful... like you walked out of a painting."

Lin Ziqiu's cheeks became hot under his fiery gaze. She lowered her head slightly and subconsciously smoothed the hem of her skirt with both hands. "Really? I... I was worried that I ate too much just now and my belly would look fat..."

"Of course it's true!"

Zhong Heyang walked quickly to her side, not wanting to take his eyes off her, "My wife is prettier than the ones in the movies!"

Lin Ziqiu was amused by him, "I don't believe it."

"Then let's go to the movies after we finish taking the photos!"

Zhong Heyang felt a little itchy inside when he said that. In the past, his wife worked hard and was very busy, so they rarely had dates.

We haven’t even watched a movie together, which is such a pity.

Lin Ziqiu agreed in a good mood, "Okay, if you give me a gift, then I will treat you to a movie!"

Zhong Heyang took out all the money he had from his pocket and put it all in her palm, "Okay, my wife will take care of the money."

Lin Ziqiu's cheeks turned red, and she pushed, "I have money."

"I don't care. I don't worry if I don't have a wife to manage the money and I will spend it recklessly."

Zhong Heyang talked nonsense seriously.

When it comes to money, he tries to be frugal with himself but is very generous to his family.

The custom-made skirt that Lin Ziqiu was wearing alone cost dozens of dollars.

But he didn't feel sorry at all. The moment he saw his wife putting on the clothes, he only regretted that he had not bought more new clothes for her before.

He hopes that his wife will have endless beautiful dresses to wear and become the happiest woman in the world.

Lin Ziqiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he had to accept it, "Okay, okay, I'll take care of it for you."

"Okay! Let's go!"

Zhong Heyang washed his hands and pushed his bicycle out.

He patted the back seat, "Wife, get in the car!"

After Lin Ziqiu closed the door, she carefully lifted the hem of her skirt and sat on the back seat. She held onto the corners of Zhong Heyang's clothes tightly with both hands and leaned forward slightly, fearing that she would wrinkle her new skirt.

"Let's go!"

Zhong Heyang stepped on the pedal, and the wheels rolled over the stones on the road, making a creaking sound.

A breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it did not blow away the nervousness and anticipation in Lin Ziqiu's heart.

She leaned on Zhong Heyang's back, listening to his strong heartbeat, and felt that everything seemed a little unreal.

From the beginning when she married Zhong Heyang in order to turn the situation around, to later when she only wanted to be a nominal couple with him, to now, they are truly together.

It all seemed like a dream, making her so happy that she didn't want to wake up.

The poplar trees on both sides of the street quickly receded, and passionate red songs were playing on the radio at the gate of the state-owned photo studio.

Lin Ziqiu saw the big red sign from a distance, it was particularly eye-catching.

The bicycle stopped in front of the photo studio. Lin Ziqiu slowly got off the back seat, and her hands unconsciously smoothed the hem of her skirt.

She looked up at the door, took a deep breath, and felt a little nervous.

After Zhong Heyang locked the car, he walked over to her and gently held her hand, "Don't be nervous, you are the most beautiful today."

Lin Ziqiu looked at his determined eyes and felt a little more courageous.

The two of them walked into the gate holding hands. There was a queue inside.

At the door, an apprentice from the photography studio greeted them, "Comrade, do you have a queue number?"

"Yes." Zhong Heyang took out a stamped note from his pocket and handed it over.

The apprentice took a look and said, "Please line up here."

There were quite a lot of people coming to take photos. Lin Ziqiu looked at the black and white wedding photos hanging on the wall, telling the happy moments of the newlyweds.

Walking further in, a familiar figure came into view.

"Hey, you're here to take wedding photos too. Why didn't Captain Zhong take you with him when you got married?"

The moment Song Qiao saw Lin Ziqiu, she immediately took Wei Zhihe's arm, with delicate makeup on her face, looking a little proud.

Wei Zhihe on the side looked uncomfortable. He was originally forced into being with Song Qiao, so when he saw the people from the Zhong family, he was a little afraid to look them in the eye.

I always feel like I betrayed Zhong Xueyuan.

Obviously they divorced a long time ago.

Lin Ziqiu didn't intend to pay attention to her, but felt that it was a bit unlucky, so she pulled Zhong Heyang's hand and stood aside.

Seeing that she ignored her, Song Qiao frowned in dissatisfaction. She couldn't help but want to step forward and make a few sarcastic remarks, but was stopped by the man next to her.

"what you up to?"

Wei Zhihe warned in a low voice, "Don't cause trouble."

Song Qiao frowned, "What do you mean I'm looking for trouble? Lin Ziqiu is my niece after all, what's wrong with me talking to her?"

Wei Zhihe didn't want to have any arguments with them here. "Since you love to chat so much, then you stay here and chat. I'm going back."

"no!"

Song Qiao grabbed him and said, "We haven't taken the wedding photos yet!"

"Then be honest."

Wei Zhihe didn't want to come at all, but Song Qiao kept urging him to file a marriage report, and he didn't want to marry her so quickly, so he wanted to delay it as long as possible.

Song Qiao refused, and the two had a quarrel. Finally, they compromised and decided to take wedding photos first.

He said he wanted to take a photo and send it back to Su City for Shen Wufan and the others to review.

Wei Zhihe thought taking a photo was no big deal, so he came.

If I had known he would not have come.

Song Qiao pursed her lips, feeling unhappy, and began to speak in a sarcastic tone: "Are you afraid of the Zhong family? Are you so concerned about your ex-wife's family? Are you afraid that they will find out and blame you for remarrying?"

"No."

Wei Zhihe didn’t care that much about the opinions of other members of the Zhong family, he just couldn’t get over the hurdle in his heart.

Song Qiao insisted, "Then come with me now and introduce me to them as your fiancée."

Wei Zhihe frowned, very unhappy, "Song Qiao, you must embarrass me to be happy, right?"

His tone was fierce and his eyes were filled with hostility, as if he would explode at any moment.

Song Qiao looked embarrassed. She didn't dare to really anger Wei Zhihe now. After all, they had not yet obtained the marriage certificate.

She also has to rely on marrying into the Ruan family to counter the control of Song Hui and others over her.

"I...I don't mean that. If you don't want to, forget it. I'll just ignore them and take our wedding photos."

Song Qiao grabbed the corner of Wei Zhihe's clothes and shook it gently, her tone full of compromise and coquettishness.

Wei Zhihe rubbed his eyebrows and his expression eased slightly.

Seeing that there were two couples in front of him, he took out some money and handed it over. "Can we take the photo first? We are in a hurry."

The people in front all agreed to exchange money for time and immediately gave up their seats to them.

"Comrade, I really envy you for having such a good husband who is so generous and reluctant to let you wait in line."

A female comrade in front couldn't help but speak to Song Qiao, her envy evident in her words.

Song Qiao was a little unhappy at first, but after hearing what she said, her vanity instantly exploded.

This is also the reason why she wanted to take wedding photos.

Wei Zhihe is a handsome man. Even though he is a second-married man, his status and position have surpassed many people.

So what if he doesn't love me?

After all, he was going to marry me, and she would be his only wife for the rest of his life.

Lin Ziqiu, who was standing behind them, turned a blind eye to it.

Zhong Heyang was worried that Lin Ziqiu's mood would be affected, so he took out a White Rabbit candy from his pocket, peeled off the sugar coating, and handed it to her mouth.

Lin Ziqiu looked up in surprise, opened her mouth subconsciously and bit the candy. The sweet milky taste instantly made her feel much happier.

"Let's take a family photo together when the whole family is together."

Zhong Heyang agreed with this proposal, "Okay, but I have to wait until you come back from abroad, and I don't know how long it will take."

Lin Ziqiu chewed some candy in his mouth, and his voice became much softer. "If you miss me so much, I'll come back earlier to accompany you."

Zhong Heyang stroked her fingertips in his hand, "Then can you not go?"

Lin Ziqiu smiled and curved her eyebrows, and asked, "Are you comfortable letting Song Hui take my second sister and the others?"

This question made Zhong Heyang speechless.

If it weren't for his special status, he would definitely go with them.

After a long pause, he suddenly suggested, "Then you can ask Ruan Qing to come along."

"Huh? Why do you want her to go too?"

Lin Ziqiu was a little puzzled.

Zhong Heyang said: "I feel more at ease knowing she is by your side."

Lin Ziqiu was amused. "What do you mean?"

"She is bold and dares to scold anyone. She is not afraid of offending others and is very protective of her shortcomings. If you have a friend like this by your side, no one will dare to bully you easily."

Zhong Heyang's words are well-founded.

He also learned from Xiao Feng that Shen Wufan and Song Hui went to the guesthouse to find Lin Ziqiu that day, hoping that Ruan Qing would help to say something good to persuade Lin Ziqiu.

As a result, they were scolded by Ruan Qing, and they were so angry that their faces turned green.

Lin Ziqiu closed his eyes and deliberately asked, "You actually know A-Qing so well."

"No! I don't know her at all. Who is she? I don't even know her name or what she looks like..."

Zhong Heyang spoke without thinking and gave a random explanation.

Afraid that Lin Ziqiu would misunderstand him.

Lin Ziqiu narrowed his eyes and asked again: "Tell me the truth, she pursued you for so long before, didn't you have the slightest bit of heartbeat?"

Zhong Heyang raised four fingers: "I swear, I don't care about her or like her at all, not at all."

"Why? Isn't it said that it's easy for a girl to chase a boy? Why are you so hard to chase?"

Lin Ziqiu was very curious.

Zhong Heyang explained: "You are generalizing. Although she and I grew up in the same compound, I only treated her as the girl next door when I was young. Later, my second sister married into their family and suffered so much injustice. I wanted to beat up the Ruan family, so how could I be attracted to her?"

This is the main reason.

Secondly, Ruan Qing always acted delicately in front of him, especially in the last year or so.