After putting the candy away, the old woman ran all the way to her friend's house to share the news she had just heard with her.
His face still showed excitement.
As for Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju, they would hand out a few pieces of candy to everyone they met and spread the news of their marriage registration.
Just as Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju returned home, news of their marriage registration spread far and wide.
"Have you heard? Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju got their marriage certificate!"
"You got your marriage certificate? When did that happen? I've never heard of it."
"They just received it today. They wouldn't have known if I hadn't run into them on the street."
"They even gave me some candy."
"It seems the rumors were true."
"Whether it's true or not, so what? They've already registered their marriage. Even if it's true, people might say a few words behind their backs, but they'll forget about it soon enough."
"Yes, they're a married couple now, there's nothing left to gossip about."
On the other side,
"Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju got married and registered their marriage. I just ran into them on the roadside."
"What? Married? Wait, isn't Li Qiuju Zhang Tao's brother's wife? How did they get married?"
"Han Shang has been dead for so long. Both of them are single, so it's normal for them to get married. Weren't there rumors about them before?"
"Don't follow those women around anymore. You're a couple now, there's nothing more to gossip about."
"How could I not know? I'm just a little surprised that the two of them actually got their marriage certificate."
...
After Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju released the news, discussions spread throughout the alley.
"That's finally resolved. They shouldn't spread rumors like that anymore."
After sitting down, Zhang Tao poured himself a glass of water, took two big gulps, and then said...
"Although there is still some impact, there is nothing we can do about it. It's better than something else getting out."
"That makes sense, but it's such a waste that they ate all those fruit candies."
"They didn't really keep quiet when they were relaying the message!" Li Qiuju felt a pang of heartache as she recalled the fruit candies she had scattered.
She hadn't eaten such refined foods for quite some time, and ended up giving them to outsiders instead.
"Alright, don't feel bad. Just think of it as a happy occasion for us to get our marriage certificate today. The main thing is that we want to spread the word about our marriage as soon as possible."
Zhang Tao poured Li Qiuju a glass of water and handed it to her, saying...
"Now that we've registered our marriage, we probably won't be talking about it like before anymore."
"I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."
Zhang Tao said with a relaxed expression.
Although it doesn't sound good that he and Li Qiuju got married and he got together with his brother's wife, it's still better than rumors that the two of them were messing around before they were even married.
"Brother Zhang, I'm counting on you from now on." Li Qiuju then looked at Zhang Tao expectantly, her face flushed.
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of you and the three of you." Zhang Tao's eyes flashed with passion as he looked at Li Qiuju's flushed face.
After all, it had been a long time since he had been close to someone, and to be honest, he missed it a little.
However, considering that it was still broad daylight, Zhang Tao tried his best to suppress himself.
When Li Qiuju noticed Zhang Tao's gaze, a smug look flashed across her face; she had it all figured out.
During dinner, Li Qiuju told her children at the table about her marriage and marriage certificate with Zhang Tao.
"Quickly, call him Dad Zhang, and you'll have a father to love you from now on," Li Qiuju said with a smile to her children.
"Mom, isn't he supposed to be called Uncle? Why is he called Dad Zhang?" Li Qiuju's son asked, puzzled.
Li Qiuju's daughter was also filled with confusion.
“Your father Zhang and I have registered our marriage. From now on, your father Zhang will live with us. We are family now. You must listen to your father Zhang from now on.”
"But,"
"No buts. Don't you want your father Zhang to live with us? You used to look forward to your father Zhang coming every day."
Li Qiuju tapped her son's forehead and teased him.
“Yes! I like Father Zhang.” Li Qiuju’s son then exclaimed.
At this moment, he no longer cared about the fact that he had a father before; he was only thinking about whether his father, Zhang, would bring him delicious food and fun toys every day after moving in.
The thought of it making me feel really happy.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao, who was sitting on the stool, smiled.
After finishing dinner, Li Qiuju tidied up the two children and went straight back to her room.
Meanwhile, Zhang Tao was lying in bed waiting for Li Qiuju.
"Are the children all asleep?" Zhang Tao asked Li Qiuju as she entered the room.
"She's asleep," Li Qiuju replied after closing the door.
Then, he went to the bedside.
Impatient Zhang Tao pulled Li Qiuju onto the bed as soon as she reached the bedside.
"Since they're all asleep, let's go to sleep too," Zhang Tao teased Li Qiuju.
Upon hearing Zhang Tao's words, Li Qiuju's neck immediately turned red.
Then, following Zhang Tao, they were like a small boat swaying in the waves.
It didn't stop until dawn.
"Master, Master, do you want to hear news about Zhang Tao and Li Qiuju?" Xiao Bai asked Mo Qian with a smile in the space.
"Say what you want to say." Mo Qian's lips twitched involuntarily after hearing Xiao Bai's smug voice.
"Master, you're not cooperating at all," Little White pouted and said.
"Never mind, I won't hold it against my master." Little White said in a magnanimous tone.
"Master, Zhang Tao has moved in with Li Qiuju now, and they've even gotten their marriage certificate."
"Oh, I see," Mo Qian replied calmly.
"Master, aren't you surprised? They got their marriage certificate!"
"I can guess. After all, they are both single now. If they don't have a proper identity, frequent contact would attract attention and cause trouble," Mo Qian said calmly.
"However, the white moonlight and the white rice grain are not the same."
"After all, when the original owner was around, Zhang Tao never did any housework, never went into the kitchen, and acted like a chauvinist."
"Even if Zhang Tao is willing to compromise now because he is still interested in Li Qiuju, it won't last long."
"And Li Qiuju is incredibly lazy; it's no wonder the two of them will have conflicts in the future!"
"The reason why the two had a good relationship in the previous life was because the housework was all done by the original owner's daughter."
"Later, when conditions improved, we had money to buy some home appliances."
"Now that the original owner and her daughter are no longer there to act as caregivers, we can see how long the two of them can hold out."
"After all, Li Qiuju isn't the type to willingly serve a man!"
Mo Qian then spoke in detail, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
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