Zhao Qingyun was stunned. Xu Lai urged, "Answer me quickly, is it that difficult?"
Zhao Qingyun hugged her tightly. "Of course I'm willing."
Xu Lai patted his head. "You've always been the one walking towards me before, so this time it's my turn. I know I'm a bit stubborn, and I once thought we couldn't go on. Thank you for always being by my side."
Before Zhao Qingyun could even feel touched, Xu Lai, finding the lack of lights inconvenient, pushed him aside, ran downstairs, and switched on the main switch.
When she returned to the room, Zhao Qingyun had already taken out a bouquet of flowers. Xu Lai was about to say "Eh?" when she realized that the bouquet was different from the one she had bought; it was clearly a gift from Zhao Qingyun.
She put the ring on his finger, then took out her own. "You said you'd put this ring on my finger when you came back. Now you can keep your promise."
Zhao Qingyun knelt on one knee, put the cord on her, and then kissed her hand. "Please guide me."
...
It was springtime again, and on this day, Zhao Qingyun mysteriously said he was going to take her somewhere, and even made her change into a white shirt.
Xu Lai thought he was taking her to discuss a business deal, so she dressed a little more formally. Then, looking at the words "Civil Affairs Bureau," she slowly turned her head and said, "If you had said you wanted to get a marriage certificate earlier, I would have dressed like this."
She was dressed like she was about to negotiate a multi-million dollar contract, not at all like someone getting a marriage certificate.
Zhao Qingyun chuckled softly, "Don't worry, I've prepared it for you."
He took out a bag containing a skirt that paired well with her white blouse, creating a rather elegant and appropriate look.
After Xu Lai changed seats in the back, another question came to mind: "I didn't bring my household registration booklet."
Zhao Qingyun waved the notebook in her hand. "I'll take it."
Xu Lai laughed and reached out to tug at him, "Tell me the truth, were you prepared all along?"
Zhao Qingyun nodded with a smile, "It's been planned for a long time."
Today wasn't a special holiday, so there weren't many people getting their marriage certificates, and the couple quickly got a number.
After receiving their marriage certificate, Xu Lai still felt a little unreal. The two looked great in the photos, and Zhao Qingyun couldn't help but smile in the pictures.
On the way back, Xu Lai couldn't help but ask, "Is there any special significance to getting our marriage certificate today?"
Zhao Qingyun glanced at her and said, "Guess?"
Xu Lai couldn't help but say, "I'm just a kid, why are you guessing? Tell me already!"
Zhao Qingyun made a U-turn and drove back towards the city.
When Xu Lai saw that he didn't answer but instead turned in a different direction, she felt that he was somewhat obsessed.
Zhao Qingyun drove to the noodle shop, pulled Xu Lai inside, and ordered two bowls of egg noodles and some chicken soup.
Xu Lai couldn't help but ask, "Why are you ordering food like me?"
The two found an empty table and sat down. Xu Lai continued, "Don't dodge my questions. You haven't answered me yet."
Zhao Qingyun broke the disposable chopsticks in half, rubbed the small splinters between them, and said, "Think about it yourself."
He handed her the chopsticks, but Xu Lai still couldn't figure it out.
The noodles and soup were ready, and Zhao Qingyun served them to the table. Xu Lai ate while pondering, feeling quite confused.
Just then, two customers came in and both ordered chicken soup. The owner said apologetically, "I'm sorry, the chicken soup is selling so well today, there's only one left. Which one of you would like it?"
Xu Lai felt that these words sounded very familiar, and then she heard a customer say, "Never mind then, I'll just have a bowl of black chicken soup."
Xu Lai suddenly remembered that on the night she returned to Heng County, she also ordered a bowl of local chicken soup, but she gave it to Zhao Qingyun.
She looked up and asked, "Was it this day last year, the day you and I first met?"
Zhao Qingyun nodded. "You finally remembered."
Xu Lai covered her mouth, "No way, you did this to me so early..."
Zhao Qingyun lowered his head to eat his noodles, but the tips of his ears turned red. He urged, "Alright, alright, stop guessing and hurry up and eat."
He admitted that he fell in love with her at first sight. He worked late that day and packed a soup for the old lady at her request. He was feeling quite depressed at the time, as he was new to the company and many people in the company did not respect him.
Later, he heard her voice again that night and tasted the egg noodles she had mentioned. On the way back, he was still thinking that it was just a strange encounter in the middle of the night, and he probably wouldn't see her again.
But to his surprise, he saw her again at work the next day and realized that she was the neighbor's granddaughter that his grandmother had mentioned. He was secretly delighted, feeling that heaven was finally looking out for him and that the person he loved had reappeared.
He gradually got to know her and learned the real reason she came back. He knew she had been in relationships before, but he didn't care. As long as she eventually liked him, that was enough.
Xu Lai had no idea what he was thinking, and only found it unbelievable, "You're such a good actor."
Zhao Qingyun coughed twice. "I am a polite and principled person. I need to be sure that you also have feelings for me before I express my feelings."
The two did not spread the news of their marriage registration, firstly because they did not plan to hold a wedding in the short term, and secondly because Xu Lai was currently at a crucial stage in her career.
Sure enough, she received an invitation from the short video platform to attend the event as a self-media new farmer.
Xu Lai booked a flight to City B, and of course, her photographer Xia Ning was also there.
As luck would have it, one of the organizers of this event was Zhao Duo's company. When he arrived at the venue, he ran over to greet Xu Lai.
"Sister-in-law, it's been a long time." Zhao Duo extended his hand.
Xu Lai was surprised. "Long time no see."
Zhao Duo said with a smile, "You should prepare well, you'll be going on stage later."
Xu Lai didn't understand what he meant by that, and no one had told her about going on stage.
The ceremony began with an introduction of the participants, followed by the awards presentation.
When it came to the Most Creative Award, the host read the award citation: "Last year, she became popular on our platform with a short video about rural life. Through her perspective, we saw a true portrayal of rural life. Through her efforts, she also brought development to her hometown. Let's congratulate the short video blogger, Xu Lai's Daily Life Back Home."
Xu Lai was stunned. She thought she was just there to participate and never expected to win an award.
She walked onto the stage, accepted the trophy, her eyes slightly moist. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "Actually, just two minutes ago, I didn't know I could win this award. Thank you to my fans who have always supported me, as well as my family and friends. Thank you to the platform for this honor. I hope to bring more joy and happiness to everyone in the future."
She returned to the audience and hugged Xia Ning, saying, "Thank you, Ningning."
If Xia Ning hadn't encouraged her to become a self-media creator, she wouldn't have won this award.
Xia Ning smiled and said, "You're too kind. I share in your glory."
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