October 1st was the day Su Xingran and Gu Moli were to get their marriage certificate, as agreed. Gu Moli took leave from the army and rushed back to Beijing, and Su Xingran's parents also came to Beijing from their home.
Around nine o'clock in the morning, Gu Moli appeared at the Huang family's house wearing black pants and a white shirt. Since last night, Gu Moli had been in a state of excitement. He had been trying to fall asleep, worried he wouldn't sleep well, and his condition wasn't good today, but he was just too excited to sleep. He finally managed to fall asleep while clutching the scarf Su Xingran had given him.
Upon seeing Su Guomin and his wife, Gu Moli stood up straight and greeted them. "Good morning, Uncle Guomin and Aunt Huilan."
Zeng Huilan could tell at a glance that Gu Moli was tense. She thought to herself that the boy was really nervous; this was only their second meeting. Two or three years had passed since their first meeting.
Zeng Huilan smiled and said, "Good morning, Mo Li. Ranran went back to her room to change her clothes and will be out in a bit."
Huang Zhenhua sat on the sofa, looking at Gu Moli's expression. It reminded him of the day Qingxiao turned eighteen, when he and Qingxiao first got together, and he went to the Gu family home for dinner with her, nervously not knowing what to do with his hands and feet in front of his future father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Huang Zhenhua said to Gu Moli, "You'd better treat Xingran well from now on, or I'll break your legs."
Upon hearing this, Gu Moli immediately declared, "Uncle Guomin, Aunt Huilan, Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely treat Xingran well. I, Gu Moli, will absolutely not let Xingran suffer any grievances because of me."
After changing her clothes, Su Xingran walked into the living room. Upon hearing Gu Moli's words, the corners of her lips turned up slightly.
As soon as Gu Moli saw Su Xingran arrive, he immediately stood up and walked to her side. Gu Moli looked at Su Xingran and said, "Xingran, I've come to pick you up to get our marriage certificate."
Su Xingran nodded and said to the people sitting on the sofa, "Master, Father, Mother, I'm going to get my marriage certificate with Mo Li first."
The three people on the sofa made a gesture to go in unison. Huang Zhenhua said, "Go ahead, we'll all eat dinner together at home. You two remember to come back early, don't be late for dinner."
Gu Moli and Su Xingran walked out of the Huang family's gate together. Gu Moli drove the family car over and opened the door for Su Xingran first. Su Xingran got into the passenger seat before he returned to the driver's side to open the door and get in.
The car pulled up in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and Gu Moli parked it. He got out with Su Xingran, took a bag from the car, and the two walked into the Civil Affairs Bureau together.
There were many people getting their marriage certificates today, and by the time Gu Moli and Su Xingran got their turn, it was already an hour later. The staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau took their documents and began processing their paperwork.
The day Gu Moli returned, he and Su Xingran took the photos needed to register their marriage. The photos were taken of the two of them in military uniforms, and Gu Moli only received the photos yesterday afternoon.
After processing their marriage certificate, the staff handed it to Gu Moli and Su Xingran. The staff member said to the couple, "May you grow old together in happiness."
Holding the marriage certificate, Gu Moli smiled and said, "Thank you for your blessings," upon hearing the staff's well wishes. He then grabbed a handful of candy from the bag he had brought in and placed it in front of the staff, saying, "Please have some of our wedding candy."
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