Chapter 131 Property Agreement
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore." Shi Yanchen hugged him into his arms and said seriously, "Let's go to the Civil Affairs Department on Monday."
"What are you going there for?" Pei Song asked puzzledly.
"Get a marriage certificate." Shi Yanchen said naturally, "Country D has very comprehensive laws on same-sex marriage."
Pei Song pulled out the ring still hanging on the necklace from his collar, smiling:
"Why, didn't you tell me yesterday to go back and think about it carefully, and put on the ring when I had thought it through? Why are you so eager to get the certificate now?"
Shi Yanchen reached out and held his hand: "It takes three months from submitting the application to completing the process. Once all the procedures are completed, you should have thought it through."
"Besides, I must marry you." He turned to look at Pei Song with a firm look in his eyes, "As for when you are willing to announce this relationship to the outside world, it depends on when you are willing to wear this ring."
Pei Song was moved by his solemn tone and looked down at the ring in his hand.
The light from the wooden house shines on the ring, reflecting a gentle glow.
"Are you so sure that I will agree?" he asked deliberately.
Shi Yanchen smiled and said, "Even if you don't agree now, I am confident that I can get you."
Pei Song couldn't help laughing: "You are very confident."
On Monday morning, Shi Yanchen drove Pei Song to the M City Hall.
The ancient Gothic building of the Town Hall sparkles in the morning light.
"The Civil Affairs Department will open in a while," Shi Yanchen glanced at his watch, "Shall we go have a cup of coffee first?"
Pei Song nodded.
The two walked into the cafe on the corner, and the warm aroma made them relax.
"Actually..." Shi Yanchen took out a stack of documents from his briefcase, "There are some things I want to make clear to you."
Pei Song took the document and found it was a property agreement.
The first page shocked him: "You're going to give me half of your shares in SNK?"
"Not only that," Shi Yanchen said, "there are also properties and restaurants in City M, as well as other assets under my name."
"No," Pei Song's nose was sore, and he immediately pushed the document back, "This is too exaggerated! I can't have these!"
"Songsong," Shi Yanchen looked at him seriously, "we are about to become legal partners. I hope you can be completely equal to me, both emotionally and materially."
"You know..." Pei Song's tears rolled down uncontrollably, "I don't care about these at all! I only care about you as a person!"
"Since the time I was in Country D, the only person I fell in love with was Shi Yanchen, who ate with me and opened a restaurant with me. Not the president of SNK, not the young master of a wealthy family, but just you..."
Shi Yanchen reached out to wipe away the tears on his face, his voice gentle but firm: "I know. It is precisely because I know you don't care about these that I want to give you everything. Songsong, you are the only person in this world who makes me want to give everything. I do this not to show off, but to let you know that no matter what happens, I will do everything I can to protect you and give you the best life."
Pei Song took a deep breath and solemnly wrote a line on the agreement: "If we really separate in the future, I don't want any of this property."
Shi Yanchen's eyes turned red as he looked at his handwriting.
He hugged Pei Song tightly: "Silly, we will never separate."
Pei Song sobbed in his arms: "You promise?"
"I promise." Shi Yanchen kissed the top of his head, "I will be with you for the rest of my life. Not because of any agreement, but because I love you."
The door of City Hall finally opened.
The two walked into the ancient building, where the exquisite murals on the dome told the history of the city.
The staff member in charge of the marriage registration was a kind old lady who smiled kindly when she saw their application documents.
"Mr.
"Shi," she said in German, "I knew your father, he was a great entrepreneur. "
Shi Yanchen nodded: "Thank you."
"All the materials are complete," the old lady said, "but according to the regulations, you need to make an appointment for marriage counseling first. Then come back three months later to complete the formalities."
Shi Yanchen was well prepared: "I have already made an appointment."
The old lady nodded with satisfaction and typed information on the computer: "Just a reminder, both parties need to be present during the consultation."
"We will come together." said Shi Yanchen.
Coming out of the city hall, Pei Song burst out laughing: "You've even made an appointment for marriage counseling?"
"Of course," Shi Yanchen took his hand, "I never fight a battle without preparation."
When passing by a flower shop, Shi Yanchen stopped and bought a bouquet of white roses.
"How can there be no flowers on such an important day as marriage registration?" he said with a smile.
Pei Song took the flowers and couldn't help but kiss him on the cheek: "Thank you."
Shi Yanchen was stunned for a moment, then smiled dotingly: "Let's go, I'll take you to another place."
"Where to?"
"Go see the best jeweler in this city," Shi Yanchen said, "and have him engrave your ring. Whenever you want to wear it, you can see the words I engraved for you."
Pei Song asked curiously: "What do you want to carve?"
"You'll know when you put it on." Shi Yanchen smiled mysteriously.
The jewelry store is located in a quiet alley. The store is small but exquisitely decorated.
"Guten
en,
Herr
Meier." (Good morning, Mr. Meier) Shi Yanchen greeted the old jeweler in German.
"Leon!" The white-haired old man put down the tools in his hands, "Long time no see." His eyes fell on Pei Song, his eyes lit up, "Is this the special person you mentioned?"
Shi Yanchen nodded, took the necklace off Pei Song's neck, and handed the ring to the old man: "Take a look, what can you engrave on it?"
The jeweler examined the ring carefully and exclaimed, "This is top-quality platinum, and there's plenty of room inside." He looked up and asked Shi Yanchen, "What do you want to engrave?"
Shi Yanchen leaned close to the old man's ear and whispered a few words.
The jeweler smiled knowingly: "How romantic. But with so many words, they should be engraved on two lines."
"It doesn't matter," Shi Yanchen said, "You can try to carve the words smaller, but it must be neat."
Pei Song came over curiously: "What do you want to carve?"
"Keep it secret," Shi Yanchen pulled him aside, "You'll know when you want to wear it."
The jeweler manipulated the tool skillfully, carving the words on the inner ring stroke by stroke.
Pei Songze was brought to the display case by Shi Yanchen, where he looked at the dazzling array of jewelry.
"These are all made by Mr. Meier himself," Shi Yanchen introduced. "He is one of the best jewelers in Europe."
Pei Song looked at the works in the display cabinet in amazement: "No wonder each piece is so exquisite."
"He made my parents' wedding rings," Shi Yanchen said, "so I brought you to see him this time."
An hour later, the jeweler finally finished the engraving.
He wiped the ring carefully and put it back on the necklace.
"Remember," he said to Pei Song in German, "this is what Leon specifically told you to do. You must wait until you are fully prepared before you watch it."
Pei Song nodded and let Shi Yanchen put the necklace back around his neck.
It was almost noon when I walked out of the jewelry store.
The sun shines through the ancient buildings, casting mottled shadows on the cobblestone pavement.
"Are you hungry?" Shi Yanchen asked, "I'll take you to eat something delicious."
Pei Song leaned on his shoulder: "You seem to be extra attentive today."
"Because this is a special day," Shi Yanchen put his arm around his waist, "Although we haven't put on the ring yet and haven't received the marriage certificate, in my heart, you are already my husband."
Pei Song's ears instantly turned red: "You are getting better and better at talking."
"I'm speaking from the heart," Shi Yanchen whispered in his ear, "and I'm only speaking to you."
The two walked slowly along the ancient street, with the silhouette of the Munich Royal Palace behind them and the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady in the distance.
This ancient Bavarian city witnessed another pair of lovers today.