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Her thin figure was as frail as a piece of paper, making her a pitiful sight to behold.
Cai Wenchuan immediately grasped Lin Tingyue's hand and said to her, "Xiaoyue, no, it's not that I don't want to marry you, it's just that everything is going too fast and I haven't thought it through yet. If you want to get married because you're worried that I'll sell the shares to Lin Tingfeng, I can call him and refuse right now."
Lin Tingyue then turned her tears into laughter and said to him, "Don't rush to reject him, it's not important."
Cai Wenchuan looked at Lin Tingyue with some confusion, a fog rising in his mind. It wasn't important that he rejected Lin Tingfeng, so what was most important?
Lin Tingyue smiled mischievously, winked her big eyes at him, and said, "Anyway, your parents don't like me. Telling them we're married will only make them unhappy. Why don't we do it secretly and make it a done deal?"
Cai Wenchuan froze, then his handsome face turned a deep purplish-red.
Lin Tingyue clenched her small hand into a fist and gently punched his chest, scolding him playfully, "What are you thinking about? I mean, let's go get our marriage certificate first."
Getting a marriage certificate?
Cai Wenchuan's eyes were wide open, as if they were teacups, and his ears were buzzing as if a million bees were flying by.
This was something he hadn't expected.
Lin Tingyue smiled, feigning innocence, but inwardly she thought gleefully, "This is my mother's idea, and it's her idea too! Only by legally becoming husband and wife can Cai Wenchuan's property belong to her, and only then can they win the battle for inheritance."
Yesterday, didn't Attorney Zhang mock her as a stranger to Cai Wenchuan, saying that the two were neither related by blood nor legally married? Well then, now, she'll take Cai Wenchuan to get a marriage certificate. If they're not husband and wife, then they'll get married right here, right now, immediately.
Haha, thanks for the reminder, Attorney Zhang.
Seeing Cai Wenchuan remain silent, Lin Tingyue tilted her head and asked him sadly, "What, you don't want to?" Her voice deliberately trembled.
Cai Wenchuan immediately shook his head and explained, "No, no, how could I not want to? It's just that I think that when we get married, we should have a grand wedding with everyone's blessings. My relatives and friends will all come to bless us."
For some reason, Lin Tingyue felt a lump in her throat and was inexplicably moved when she heard Cai Wenchuan say that.
She reached out, feeling a warmth in her heart, and grasped Cai Wenchuan's hand, smiling at him, "No, not yet. Let's get our marriage certificate first. Once my mother and I are safe, we'll have a grand wedding."
"My mother and I are safe." These words moved Cai Wenchuan. Last night, Madam Zi's sad and fearful words still echoed in his ears. He thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then, I'll do whatever you say."
Lin Tingyue laughed mischievously, thought for a moment, and said to him, "Then, you go to your house to steal the household registration book, and I'll go to my house to get the household registration book. We'll split up and then meet up at the Civil Affairs Bureau, okay?"
Stealing the household registration book? This was something Cai Wenchuan had never imagined. He knew, of course, that marriage required both parties' household registration books and ID cards, but he never thought that one day he would marry a girl whose parents strongly opposed it and then not receive their blessings.
But since things have come to this, this is the only way; otherwise, he probably won't be able to continue the relationship with the girl he loves.
He nodded, gazed at Lin Tingyue, and said to her with utmost sincerity, "Xiaoyue, promise me that after we get married, you will change all your bad habits, okay? Let's live a good life together."
He hoped that one day in the future, he and she would have two beautiful children, preferably a boy and a girl. However, if she continued to use drugs, it would be impossible for them to have children.
Lin Tingyue naturally knew what he meant, and her face flushed red. She said awkwardly, "Oh dear, I changed a long time ago. If you don't believe me, ask my mother. I swear to you, I will definitely become a better person because of you. I will be the best wife in the world!" She raised her voice at the end to show her determination.
The last sentence moved Cai Wenchuan. He smiled, reached out, and hugged Lin Tingyue.
A few minutes later, the two parted ways and went their separate ways to get their household registration books.
For Cai Wenchuan, an honest and law-abiding man, this was the first time he had stolen something from his parents without their permission, making it a thrilling adventure. But for Lin Tingyue, she had already put her household registration book in her bag when she left home that morning, so she simply drove to the Civil Affairs Bureau and leisurely played on her phone there, waiting for Cai Wenchuan to successfully steal the household registration book and arrive as promised.
An hour later, Cai Wenchuan successfully stole the household registration book, and the two of them got their marriage certificate and got married.
Cai Wenchuan stared at the two red certificates in his hands, as if in a dream. Lin Tingyue linked her arm with his and said happily, "Tell my mother."
Cai Wenchuan seemed to snap out of his daze, nodded, and the two drove back to Madam Zi's residence.
Upon arriving at their lodgings, Madam Zi, who had likely received a WeChat message from Lin Tingyue earlier that morning, stood outside with a smile to greet them.
The sun was shining brightly, and the garden was filled with blooming flowers and a captivating fragrance.
When Lin Tingyue saw her mother, she rushed over like a happy little bird, her steps as light as a bubble. She happily handed the marriage certificate to her mother and said, "Mom, Xiaowenzi and I are married!" Her pride was evident.
Cai Wenchuan was stunned for a moment, feeling that something was wrong. He looked at Lin Tingyue and then at his wife, but didn't find anything unusual. So he comforted himself, thinking that he must be overthinking things.
Madam Zi took the marriage certificate, immediately opened it and examined it carefully. A few minutes later, her eyes reddened and tears fell.
Seeing Madam Zi shed tears, Cai Wenchuan was somewhat moved. He had just misunderstood that he had fallen into their trap, but now it seemed that he had been judging others by his own petty standards.
He also opened the marriage certificate and looked at the photos of Lin Tingyue and himself on the certificate.
He was in a rush today and didn't dress up. When taking photos, he was a little flustered because he wasn't wearing formal attire. Later, he remembered that he was wearing a white shirt underneath, so he took off his coat for the photos. Therefore, although the weather was cold, he was only wearing a white shirt.
The photo shows Lin Tingyue looking like she did when she first saw her in the morning. Her face was as pale as paper, she had dark circles under her eyes, and her hair was a bit messy. She seemed to be forcing her smile at the camera. But since they were really married, Cai Wenchuan didn't think much of it. He just thought that the photo didn't capture even a tenth of Lin Tingyue's beauty.
His lips curled into a slight smile, his heart filled with sweetness and warmth.
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