"Okay, you can listen to me, but I will definitely discuss things with you if anything happens."
"Yes, Sanya, I promise you, no matter what happens outside, I will never bring my work-related emotions home."
"Me too. I'll talk to Sister Hongmei about it. I want to be transferred back."
"Hehe, it'll definitely work. Now that you're in the city, I reckon the leaders will transfer you back directly."
"I want to be with you. Even though we'll both be busy, we can always see each other in the evenings."
As they talked, they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau. That was definitely the first one there; it was only 6:30, still dark, and there was practically no one there.
"Let's just park right at the entrance, that way we don't have to get out and wait in line."
The two didn't turn off the engine, otherwise it would be too cold.
"Brother Song, I have to leave on the fifth day of the new year."
"Okay, I won't hold you back. I estimate you'll be leaving on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, so we should treat my colleagues to dinner on the fourth night."
"good."
Do you have any classmates or friends you want to invite?
"They are almost all out of town. Even those in the capital are just casual acquaintances. Let's wait until I come back to invite them."
"Okay. Sanya, are you adjusting well over there?"
"It's alright. Actually, I asked Brother Jingze about this place, and he suggested I go there. My original plan was to stay there for five years. But I'm married now, and I want to go with my husband."
"Okay, Jingze doesn't know we're getting married yet. I'll call him when I get back."
"No need, he went back to his hometown. I didn't even make it back in time for him."
"Oh, I see. We haven't been in touch for a month."
“Er Ya, we’re both involved in politics, so I promise you that even if we’re on opposite sides, I will never do anything to harm you.”
Sanya shook her head. "No, we will never be on the opposite side. We are all my sister Hongmei's people."
Song Zigan was stunned for a moment, and realized it really was true.
“Even if Brother Zhang steps down in the future, this position will still belong to Zhenye. Neither of us will leave this team, so there is no possibility that we will be on opposite sides.”
"Yes, your analysis is absolutely correct. From now on, we'll be comrades-in-arms fighting side by side."
The two chatted about all sorts of things, but the door didn't open at 7:30, and no other couples came to get their marriage certificates.
"Could it be a holiday today?" Sanya frowned as she glanced at the time.
"No, today is a normal working day, but it might be a little late!"
"But no one else has come to get a marriage certificate."
"It might be too early."
After another half hour, the door finally opened.
Today, only one leader from the Civil Affairs Bureau is on duty. No one comes to get their marriage certificate on this day every year, so the bureau opened late today.
But this year is different; there are actually people waiting outside the door.
Looking at the familiar license plate number, I felt a real headache coming on. Seeing Song Zigan walk in, I was even more surprised.
"Officer Song, are you here to get married?"
"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Director Tian."
"This is my job, how could it be troublesome? I should be the one feeling embarrassed. In previous years, no one came to get their marriage certificates on this day, so I gave my staff the day off and I was the only one on duty. And I opened the shop late, I'm sorry."
"That's normal. Director Tian is a really good leader."
As the two exchanged pleasantries, Director Tian prepared the registration book.
Song Zigan handed over the two people's household registration books and marriage application.
Upon seeing this, Director Tian was even more surprised. This woman's application actually had a leader's signature? This was quite extraordinary.
The process was completed quickly, and I handed them their marriage certificate. "Congratulations to you both! I'll shamelessly ask for a drink too."
"Director Tian, you're too kind. Please come to the hot pot restaurant on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year."
"Definitely, definitely."
Sanya smiled and took out some wedding candy from her bag, handing it to Director Tian.
"Please have some candy."
"We should definitely keep this. We'll share it with the kids when we get home, so they can share in the joy."
After exchanging pleasantries, the two left.
"Brother Song, where shall we take pictures?"
"I went to my friend's photo studio. He's my senior from high school and he's been very kind to me."
"Okay, will going today be too much of a hassle for them?"
"No, don't worry."
Song Zigan arrived at Liu Jingzhang's photo studio, which was indeed not open.
"Sanya, wait a moment, I'll go find someone."
Liu Jingzhang opened the door and was taken aback when he saw Song Zigan. "How did you know I was back?"
"I don't know, Uncle Liu? I'm taking wedding photos."
"What are you doing?"
"Taking wedding photos."
"Xiao Song is here. We're having dinner at home today."
Song Zigan shoved the dazed Liu Jingzhang aside and said, "Uncle Liu, don't eat. I'm getting married today, so I came here specifically to ask you to take my picture."
"Great news! This is wonderful news! I'll go get the keys right away."
Liu Jingzhang realized what was happening and exclaimed, "You brat, you're married?"
"Yes. I'm already twenty-six."
"Bullshit, I'm thirty and still not married."
"That's because you're not as good-looking as me."
"Yes, Xiao Song is right. Come on, Uncle Liu will take a lot of pictures of you today."
"Song Zigan, tell me, where did you get this wife from?"
"I don't have time now. Zhang Hongmei is going back to the hot pot restaurant tonight too."
“I was just thinking about seeing her.” Liu Jingzhang followed behind Song Zigan, and the two went to the car.
Sanya got out of the car, smiled, and nodded to Liu Jingzhang.
Liu Jingzhang was heartbroken. How could this pretty young girl have fallen for this fake gentleman? She has no taste at all.
The photo shoot took an hour. We only took a few pictures at first, but it was too cold indoors, so we went to Liu Jingzhang's house instead.
The elderly person didn't mind the fatigue and took more than forty photos.
"Uncle Liu, could you wash it for me on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year? My wife works in another city and will leave on the evening of the fifth day."
"Okay, no problem. I'll wash three portions for you. Come pick them up on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year."
"Alright! Uncle Liu, we're going back now."
"Alright, it's your big day today, Uncle Liu won't keep you any longer."
"Liu Jingzhang, don't stay up late tonight. Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu, let's go together."
"Hehe, you don't need to worry. I thought you knew I came back last night and came to see me today. Turns out you came to put me down."
"I can't be bothered with you, it's getting late."
The two got in the car and rushed home; it was already eleven o'clock. Their families must be worried sick.
"Brother Song, is this your friend?"
"This is our senior, Hongmei's senior, and Jingze's classmate."
"Oh, I see. That explains why you invited him to dinner tonight."
"Hehe, he's a really good person. Old Master Gu really likes him. Back when Hongmei went abroad, Liu Jingzhang would go and have dinner with Old Master Gu every month."
"Hehe, then you must have a good relationship with Hongmei."
"It's alright. It's a good opportunity for Zhang Hongmei to meet him as well."
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