One year
On Valentine's Day's eve, the beaming newlyweds arrived at the Civil Registry in Country A to submit their paperwork. The piles of documents seemed like a book, affixed with a signature and affixed to their long love story.
The announcement period ended on February 2nd, Valentine's Day. The couple, who hadn't planned a wedding, held the necessary registration ceremony. The venue was the scenic Cultural Park.
The fountain in the park gurgles out of the glass columns, the grass turns green, the figures of small animals hide and seek in the sparse woods, the red carpet stretches from one end of the light to the other, and the ancient sunlight makes people feel sad on the way to happiness.
The newlyweds wore custom-made suits, their boutonnieres featuring orchids and calla lilies. Jiang Liu's cufflinks were gold knots, echoing the hair color of the people around him; Yu Ran's inner layer was a pea-green silk, the same color as the ribbons her lovers wore in their hair.
Yu Qionglin and Yu Lei attended the event in their best attire as witnesses.
The registrar read out the legal provisions, and the newlyweds, holding hands, nodded silently.
"Mr. Jiang Liu, are you willing to be Mr. Yu Ran's partner? To move forward with courage in good times, to be his support in bad times, to prepare for the day's happiness in the morning, to listen to his heart at night, to stand together through thick and thin, to support each other day and night, until the end of our lives?"
"I do."
Jiang Liu clenched his hand.
"Mr. Yu Ran, are you willing to become Mr. Jiang Liu's partner, share joys and sorrows, respect each other's parents, share responsibilities and obligations, and pursue a bright future together, with only you by your side. You will prioritize respect, trust, tolerance, and cherishment, day after day, year after year, and live up to this promise for your entire life?"
"I do."
Yu Ran responded with the same firmness.
The oath was firm, the eyes were earnest, and the sincerity was blazing.
On the red carpet, the newlyweds exchanged rings. Jiang Liu caressed her smoldering knuckles tenderly, the marks there from the engagement ring, which she had just removed before going on stage, and a brand new wedding ring immediately emerged.
Yu Ran took out another wedding ring and slowly pushed it in against her skin. This symbol of love taking root and being unshakable was dizzying.
Although the engagement rings are men's, they each gifted each other a precious diamond, creating an understated luxury. The wedding rings were custom-made, with the couple creating the design. The Ruyi pattern and the entwined branches pattern complement each other perfectly, creating a simple yet extraordinary look. The entwined branches pattern was deliberately simplified into two interwoven curves, one water and one fire. Suitable for everyday wear.
After the oath was taken, the registrar asked the newlyweds to sign various relevant documents, and the mother and daughter of the Yu family also stepped forward as witnesses to complete the final matters.
There were quite a few people watching the wedding, and the booing was unprecedentedly unified.
On an ordinary afternoon, in a busy small park, the spray from the fountain baptizes cats, white doves stroll on the brocade red carpet, the sound of bells and ritual music composes a powerful heartbeat, and the newlyweds Jiang Liu and Yu Ran kiss lightly on the lips, earning their names to be engraved forever with their sincerity.
At the end of the ceremony, the newlyweds received a commemorative certificate. The cover was a pristine white, embossed in gold. The front was inscribed with the mayor's handwriting, the English words flowing freely, the ink dots saturating the pauses, and the names of the grooms and grooms placed next to each other, with a specially crafted heart-shaped seal emitting the fragrance of ink.
The applause and screams from the audience continued for a long time.
Everything proves that this is happening right now.
A real marriage certificate requires government agencies to review the documents and complete system filing before it can be issued.
The grooms knew that Jiang Yu was unable to attend the ceremony under the current circumstances, so they simply informed him of the good news and collected a substantial gift. During the ceremony, Jiang Liu subconsciously glanced around several times, but he didn't see the swift figure, and felt a little disappointed.
Unbeknownst to Jiang Liu, the other man was disappearing into the crowd, his signature bob cut short, his two striking highlights restored to their original simplicity. Without the difference in hair color, the two brothers' temperaments were practically identical. If anything, the older brother was no longer the same person he once was, while the younger brother was just like the older brother.
Jiang Yu had never seen the mother and daughter of the Yu family, but he could still guess their identities.
He looked at everything before him, fascinated. His brother was surrounded by his lover, who was the pillar, and the people in the audience who were moved were his family, who were the foundation. Together, they were home.
My brother now has a family that truly loves him.
Jiang Yu shed two strings of tears and walked out of the crowd.
Beside the red carpet, Yu Qionglin burst into tears of joy, constantly urging Yu Lei to take pictures of this and that. Yu Lei ran and jumped with her camera, preemptively fulfilling her responsibilities as a sister for decades to come.
That night, Yu Qionglin's circle of friends:
"My children are a perfect match, congratulations on achieving your lifelong wish! Mommy sends you her deepest blessings, happy wedding! (Flowers) (Cannon Salute) (Heart Knot) (Red Double Happiness)"
She commented below:
"Thank you for the well wishes from my family and friends. Just a quick reply: They are both genuinely good friends. They knew each other, loved each other, and finally walked into marriage! This journey has been far more difficult than we imagined, and their love is far more loyal than we could have imagined!"
Putting aside Yu Qionglin's position within the company, she is unpretentious and easygoing, treating people with sincerity. Her friends are all true gentlemen, and naturally she has received many sincere blessings. The few who disagreed were also due to their age and conservative thinking. After Yu Qionglin's supplement, they tactfully deleted the comments, even if they didn't understand, out of respect.
The four of them had dinner and talked about their honeymoon, new house, and future plans. Yu Qionglin couldn't help but say something with a hint of anger:
"I haven't even gotten the lead role in my interview yet."
Jiang Liu slapped his head, he had really forgotten about this matter, "Sorry, Mom, it's my fault. It's a pity that I didn't bring the equipment. How about I write the script first and then reshoot the footage after returning home?"
Yu Lei smiled. The purpose of their trip wasn't just to attend the wedding, but also to expand their magazine's columns. Over the past year, she had conducted business discussions with several top domestic magazines, and Country A's "VELVET" magazine was the target of their investigation.
Jiang Liu was relieved and the interview time was scheduled for tomorrow at noon.
After leaving the restaurant, Yu Qionglin gazed at the moon, lost in thought, when Yu Lei interrupted, urging her to hurry back to the hotel. Yu Ran, confused, assumed they were rushing back to prepare for the interview, so he explained that they were all family and that the interview should be casual, without any need to rush.
"Stupid! How can that moment be my time?! A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold. If we delay it, I don't know what crime we will be charged with!"
...?
When I returned to the hotel, I found that the bedding and bathrobes had been changed to red silk. The word "囍" was pasted on the windows and mirrors, and there was a pair of dragon and phoenix candles placed on the bedside.
When they arrived, they booked a monthly hotel room, concerned about the lengthy review process. While the marriage certificate can be mailed nationwide once it's issued, the couple simply wanted to get their hands on this weighty document as soon as possible.
Since it was a monthly package, it was natural to have a comfortable stay. Yu Ran had the hotel prepare all the appropriate decorations.
After washing up, they whispered in each other's ears, but they didn't rush to get down to business. Jiang Liu lay in Yu Ran's arms, still unable to believe that after that solemn and sacred ceremony in the morning, they were really married, supported by their families, recognized by society, and protected by the law.
But tonight, unlike the daytime, the atmosphere was peaceful and tranquil, no different from the usual. As time moved forward, it quietly changed their identities.
"I can't believe you are mine." Jiang Liu said lovingly.
Yu Ran patted his shoulder to soothe him to sleep, "I also find it amazing that we are married and will never be apart. Our vows have become a portrayal of our future."
When the passion was at its peak, the flower candle was affected by the bed curtains, shaking and trembling. As more wax accumulated, it finally relaxed.
The firelight is dim, lingering all night long.
The two fell asleep with eager anticipation for the sunrise tomorrow morning. The dragon and phoenix wedding candles burned until dawn.
When he woke up at noon, Yu Ran kept pestering him. Jiang Liu told him to stop and go wash up. When he came out, Yu Ran noticed something different about Jiang Liu's neck.
"I'll put this knuckle ring into a necklace and wear it every day."
Yu Ran couldn't help but hold the ring in his mouth and then let go. His real purpose was to lick and kiss his Adam's apple. He said vaguely, "Then I want one of your things too, to carry with me."
"Don't you have earrings?"
Yu Ran shook his head, feeling that it was not enough.
Jiang Liu suddenly thought of something and faced him, his hands reaching back to help Yu Ran tie his hair. It had only been a month since Yu Ran's haircut, and the wolf-tail hair was barely touching his shoulders. Unlike his previous half-length hair, which was easy to braid, Jiang Liu could only do a half-up. The ribbon was too long, so he wrapped it three times and tied it into a small bow.
"This is for you. You can tie it around your belt for a hip-hop retro look. It can also be used as a headscarf or a neck scarf."
"Great, then I will definitely think about how to match it every day." Yu Ran reached out and touched it.
Even so, Jiang Liu still felt a little regretful when he touched Yu Ran's cut hair. After all, he could never forget how handsome and elegant Yu Ran looked with his hair tied up.
Jiang Liu asked him to turn around and see what was happening behind him. His blond hair flowed gracefully, his dark green bow untied, the ribbons drooping at both ends, a soft and beautiful combination that, combined with his handsome and sultry profile, gave him a somewhat enchanting air.
Too handsome! Jiang Liu thought with a broken heart, and almost rolled back into the wedding quilt in a fit of excitement.
In the afternoon, Yu Qionglin set up the set, assembled the equipment, and personally interviewed Jiang Liu. Qionglin specializes in fashion, beauty, culture, and fashion. Lin Chan's return to seclusion also served as an opportunity to launch a new column for the magazine, "Psychological Healing," during the interview with Jiang Liu.
The healing method mentioned in the first issue is naturally flower arrangement.
This topic coincided with the inspiration for Yu Ran's new book. He became interested while listening in and took notes from time to time. His pen paused and he was in a trance for a moment.
At this time a year ago, he was still a walking corpse, and he felt immense hostility towards "Jiang Liu", the first unfamiliar name he could grasp after losing his memory.
The process of luring the enemy deeper is the process of falling into your own trap. It turns out that no matter how many times this relationship is rewound, when you face this name, this face, this person, your heart will keep beating forever.
Even now, a drizzle drifted outside the window. This late spring chill was the same early spring that he and Jiang Liu had met last year because of the ring.
Yu Ran's heart was overflowing, and it was only when Yu Lei knocked him that he came back to his senses.
"Sigh, your husband is so handsome, how about I invite you two to shoot for the cover? These two faces are the highest mountains in the modeling world, and the sales will pour in. It's a pity that your husband's interview can't be done at the same time as the cover. What do you think?"
"You really haven't considered interviewing me?"
"What do you have to interview?" Yu Lei said calmly.
Yu Ran briefly explained the inspiration for his new book. Yu Lei was slow to remember that her brother was a true young talent.
"You're really motivated. Unlike an author I follow who couldn't finish a single word for the final chapter for three or four months. Those who know him said he was polishing his work, while those who don't think he was indulging in alcohol and sex and neglecting his career."
Yu Ran was embarrassed, partly because of his laziness and partly because he didn't expect his sister to pay attention to his work.
"That's not necessarily true. The finale is paramount. Generally speaking, the protagonist's emotions have stabilized, and the finale is all about showing off their affection and love. Aren't they worried that some singles won't be able to handle it? That's why the wording is carefully considered."
"you……!"
Yu Ran was hit, and while dodging, he looked to the side. His beloved was laughing uncontrollably at the bickering between the siblings, and his mother's eyes were filled with love. The room was filled with a warmth that made him want to take off his cotton-padded jacket and sing.
He met Jiang Liu's eyes, which were as clear as water.
This was just their first day of marriage, an ordinary afternoon in early February in Country A. The clouds had dispersed and the rain had stopped outside the window. Pedestrians put away their umbrellas, and everyone held a bouquet of wet flowers in their hands, to bid farewell to the rainy day and for someone who was smiling in the sunny day.
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