65 Waiting for you
When Chu Xiao arrived, she immediately spotted that familiar figure standing like a landmark at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
She looked up at the blazing sun in the sky.
Three o'clock in the afternoon is the hottest time of day, and Chu Xiao really couldn't understand the point of Yu Chun standing under the sun dressed in all black.
What are you doing standing at the door?
Chu Xiao quickly stepped forward and, sure enough, saw that Yu Chun's forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat, and couldn't help but frown.
Yu Chun replied matter-of-factly, "I'll wait for you."
Chu Xiao naturally took his hand and walked towards the lobby: "Aren't you hot? Next time, if you arrive first, just wait in the car, and come out when I arrive."
Yu Chun stared at the two clasped hands and suddenly slapped her forehead.
Yeah! Why didn't he think of keeping the air conditioning on in the car!
Thinking of the cool temperature inside the car, Yu Chun immediately felt extremely regretful.
Now, will Chu Xiao think he's an idiot?
"I...I just arrived too," he hurriedly tried to cover up, "I was just about to go in and get a number when you arrived."
Chu Xiao chuckled inwardly.
She turned her head and looked at Yu Chun's frustrated yet trying-to-be-calm expression, but ultimately didn't expose him.
......
When it was the couple's turn to register, the staff announced cheerfully, "Congratulations! You are the 1314th couple to register in our city this month, and we have prepared a special prize for you!"
Yes, due to the continuous decline in the marriage rate in recent years, various regions have introduced incentive policies. For example, local civil affairs bureaus prepare corresponding rewards when the number of registrations reaches special numbers such as 99, 520, 1314, and 9999.
Chu Xiao remained calm.
She had already read the news and knew that some regions would give a cash subsidy of 1,314 yuan to newlyweds with local household registration. When the number of registrations reached a certain number, there were even grand prizes to choose from, such as a seven-day trip for two to XX Island and a pure gold bracelet with the inscription "True Love for a Lifetime".
Unfortunately, all the good institutions belong to other people.
She noticed it as soon as she entered: every newlywed who had finished registering was carrying a pack of "Heart to Heart" brand tissues.
Considering that the government offices in the flower market are so stingy, not even offering a subsidy of 100 yuan, let alone the "1314 yuan" subsidy, she had no expectations for this "special prize".
Chu Xiao even guessed that the special prize for this stingy mechanism might be a box of tissues.
Yu Chun was quite pleased to hear this.
He asked with great interest, "Is the special prize also related to '1314'?"
The staff member smiled mysteriously: "Yes, this is a special blessing for the 1314th couple to register!"
The two sat and waited for the staff to go to the storage room to get the prize, but the staff did not move.
Yu Chun found it strange: "Aren't you going in to get your prize?"
The staff member diligently typed on the keyboard: "There are quite a few prizes, they're not here, you'll need to go to the warehouse to pick them up yourself."
"A lot?!"
The two exchanged a glance. Not only was Yu Chun excited, but Chu Xiao was also curious about the prize.
Half a minute later, the staff printed out a receipt, stamped it, and handed it to Chu Xiao.
Chu Xiao lowered her head, and Yu Chun leaned over as well, their heads pressed together intimately.
The receipt read:
[Reward receipt for the 1314th couple to register for marriage in [Month] at the Huashi Civil Affairs Bureau]
Prize: "Heart to Heart" brand facial tissues
Quantity: 1314
Unit: (in units)
Collection address: No. 99, Hexie Road, Youai Street, Huashi East District
"My God!" Yu Chun's eyes widened. "This brand comes in packs of 3. Based on our usage, we use 2 packs a month, 24 packs a year... 1314 packs would last us 54 years!"
"......"
Chu Xiao was also shocked.
There are indeed many prizes...
Who came up with this ingenious prize of providing the newlyweds with enough toilet paper for the rest of their lives?
She now strongly suspects that the procurement department of the agency really doesn't have some special relationship with the "Heart to Heart" manufacturer.
Other cities are offering subsidies for new couples, and even the special prizes are made of paper. This looks more like they're just helping the "Heart to Heart" manufacturer clear out its inventory...
Chu Xiao couldn't help but ask, "Are there any other prizes?"
The staff member nodded: "We also have 1314 cases of 'Delicious' brand soy sauce and 1314 cases of 'Wash Clean' dishwashing liquid. The 1314th couple to get married each month chose tissues. Would you like to change your order?"
"..."
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