Yao Tongjia had just changed her clothes and hadn't come out yet when Ruan Shengpeng walked in. Yao Yanxin was surprised and looked at her watch: "So early today!"
Ruan Shengpeng went to the kitchen to wash his hands and came out: "Everyone knows that Tongtong is going back to her parents' home. Any urgent matters that need to be dealt with are given to me to handle. Of course, I can go home!"
Yao Tongjia chuckled and joked, "That's one of the perks of being the highest-ranking official." While they might not fawn over you like they do outside, they'll treat you with more consideration because you're the top officer!
Ruan Shengpeng took a bite of the dish and noticed it tasted different from what he usually made: "Who made this dish today?"
Yao Tongxu immediately chimed in, "It was my brother-in-law who did it; I was just helping him! Is Dad okay with that?"
Ruan Shengpeng took another bite and nodded: "It tastes great! You've put a lot of thought into it!"
The main reason is that Xiao Gengwu is so sensible, knowing how to care for his mother-in-law and wife. Even if the food isn't delicious, he'll say it is. Besides, this kid really does cook well!
After taking a bite, Yao Tongxu exclaimed, "Brother Xiao, you do everything perfectly, even your cooking is delicious! I want to learn from you and be like you in the future, to please some of your brothers-in-law!"
Ruan Shengpeng's heart pounded: "Why don't you ever try to please me and your mother?"
"You and Mom don't need me to please them. Brother Xiao is enough. I'd rather do what he does and please my brother-in-law!"
Ruan Shengpeng: "..." Can you really say things like that so openly? This little leaky coat!
After the family finished eating, Xiao Gengwu helped Yao Tongxu clear the dishes, but Yao Yanxin stopped him, saying, "You don't need to wash them. After you take the gifts home, go and get your marriage certificate first!"
The two got married last night, of course, to become a legally married couple. This way, they can put their minds at ease, and it will be easier to arrange accommodation when they go abroad!
Ruan Shengpeng took out the documents for the three of them to go abroad: "These were delivered this morning. You are leaving the country the day after tomorrow. Remember to pack your things tomorrow."
Yao Tongjia and Xiao Gengwu picked up the identification documents in surprise: "Why do Tongtong and I have two identification documents? Or are they assistant's identification documents?"
Ruan Shengpeng patted his head: "I forgot to tell you, you went out with He Jiayin this time!"
Now it was Yao Tongjia's turn to be surprised: "Going out with Sister Jiayin? How could Sister Jiayin have time to go out with us?"
"Of course she didn't go out just to accompany you. She led a group to participate in the fighter jet exhibition and also planned to take a group of people abroad to purchase equipment."
"A fighter jet exhibition? Is the US so powerful that they're trying to intimidate us?"
Ruan Shengpeng's expression wasn't good either: "Of course they're trying to intimidate us, otherwise why would they ask such a country to come and see for themselves!"
"Your competition is just one day apart from theirs, so she let you go out together. Plus, isn't Ah Geng an expert in this field?"
Yao Tongjia immediately understood that this was a way to let the two of them infiltrate the area, and also to take advantage of the chaos. However, this idea could only be understood implicitly and not explicitly stated.
Foreign countries want to strangle China in its cradle, but they pretend to be righteous and sell Chinese instruments to prove that they treat everyone equally.
However, the machines were outdated and still very expensive. The key issue was that they couldn't even use them after purchase, resulting in a significant loss of foreign exchange.
This is infuriating yet helpless. Who can we blame but China itself for lacking the capability to manufacture it and failing to detect the problem? Nobody can be blamed!
He Jiayin thought she should take this opportunity to broaden people's horizons, and since Ruan Shengpeng had just submitted his application to go abroad, she suggested that the team participating in the competition go with them.
Most people abroad have no idea that Xiao Gengwu is a genius and has a photographic memory. He Jiayin secretly hopes that Yao Tongjia and Xiao Gengwu can bring her a surprise this time!
Yao Tongjia was naturally happy to agree. As a participating team, they were only allowed to bring five people in: herself and her husband, Yao Yanxin, and two bodyguards, Qin Sang and A Xue.
With three out of five people having average fighting skills, going abroad felt like lambs to the slaughter! But now, with a team leading the way, my sense of security has been instantly boosted!
After finalizing the arrangements for going abroad, Yao Yanxin urged the newlyweds, "Hurry up and take the gifts back; we need to get our marriage certificate this afternoon!"
Yao Tongjia and Xiao Gengwu stood up, and Yao Yanxin and the others also stood up. Yao Tongjia was surprised: "I'm only in front of you, so there's no need to see me off, right?"
Yao Yanxin pushed her along, saying, "This is your first time returning to your parents' home after your marriage, so your parents and brother will definitely see you off. You won't get this kind of treatment next time!"
Yao Tongjia understood; this was a custom. At the door, Yao Yanxin instructed, "You two should live a good life together. If you encounter any difficulties, be sure to come and tell us!"
Yao Tongjia naturally agreed and returned to the front courtyard. Before she even entered, Xiao Yan and the two elders of the Xiao family came out to greet her with the child: "Come in quickly, come in quickly!"
Yao Tongjia found it amusing: "It's such a short distance, and you're dropping me off and picking me up all the time, isn't that a bit excessive!"
Grandma Xiao held Yao Tongjia's hand and said, "It's no exaggeration, no exaggeration! May your married life be harmonious and happy from now on! This is our blessing from your elders!"
Yao Tongjia was touched: "Thank you, Grandma, Grandpa, and Mom!"
The family went inside, put down their gifts, chatted casually for a few minutes, and then drove out to get their marriage certificate.
When they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, there was no one inside. Yao Tongjia almost thought she had gone to the wrong place: "Why does it feel so deserted?"
"It's easy to understand. Nowadays, people feel that spending a few cents to get a marriage certificate is meaningless. They will only get a certificate if they need to go out together. Otherwise, they can't even stay in the same house!"
Since there was no one else there, there was no need to queue. As soon as the two of them went in, the staff asked as usual, "Are you getting married voluntarily?"
Yao Tongjia and Xiao Geng exchanged a smile: "We are getting married voluntarily!"
Their synchronized words made the staff laugh: "You two are so in sync, we believe you got married willingly!"
The staff quickly wrote out a marriage certificate by hand and handed it to Xiao Gengwu. Once Xiao Gengwu received the marriage certificate, the smile on his face vanished.
Yao Tongjia grabbed a handful of candy and placed it on the table: "Thank you everyone, this is wedding candy!"
The staff members, upon receiving the wedding candy, wore much more genuine smiles: "Congratulations!"
The two got out and back into the car. Yao Tongjia looked at Xiao Gengwu and asked, "After getting the marriage certificate, is the ceremony all taken care of?"
Xiao Gengwu looked at the marriage certificate intently and nodded: "Yes, it's settled. From now on, you are my wife, and I am your husband. Let's live a good life together!"
Yao Tongjia took the marriage certificate: "I'll put it there. From now on, we're legally married!"
Xiao Gengwu laughed: "Then tonight we must do what husband and wife should do!"
Yao Tongjia pouted: "You make it sound like you haven't done anything these past two days!"
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