Taking a day off?
Shen Que was puzzled, but he understood Jiang Cheng.
Since Jiang Cheng spoke up, she must have her reasons.
"Alright!"
Shen Que agreed.
Jiang Cheng’s smile became even bigger as she waved at Shen Que, who obediently leaned over, bending down and tilting his ear towards Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng leaned in, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, reaching Shen Que’s ear.
"Go get the household registration book."
"Huh?"
Shen Que was dumbfounded.
The household registration book?
Grandma Shen, who was watching the scene, suddenly realized what was happening and swiftly kicked him.
"Hurry up! You big fool!"
Shen Que was still confused, but since the two most important people to him both said so, he obediently turned to fetch it.
Outside the door, Grandma Shen had already rushed up to Jiang Cheng, the tacit understanding between old friends kicking in.
"You’re going to the Civil Affairs Bureau?"
"Yes!"
Jiang Cheng’s voice was filled with joy, and she made a quiet gesture to Grandma Shen, whispering, "Let’s not tell him, see if he figures it out."
Grandma Shen turned around immediately upon hearing this.
"Shen Que—change your clothes!"
Jiang Cheng shook her head with a chuckle, waiting outside.
She had made up her mind on the day of their engagement.
She wanted to marry Shen Que, and whether it was sooner or later, it didn’t make much difference.
Right now, she was about to go on a business trip to Beijing for training.
She didn’t want Shen Que to continue waiting under the title of fiancé; at the very least, getting a marriage certificate would give Shen Que a big promise.
Soon, Shen Que stepped out, having changed his clothes, and looked at Jiang Cheng with an intense and tender gaze.
As soon as Jiang Cheng saw him, she understood that he had figured it out.
Shen Que took a giant step down three stairs, standing in front of Jiang Cheng.
"Do you really want to... register for marriage with me?"
His cautious tone made Jiang Cheng respond without hesitation.
"Of course! Unless you—"
Before she could say the word "willing," Jiang Cheng’s hand was already held by Shen Que, and in the next moment, he was pulling her towards the door.
The momentum suggested that even a second’s delay wouldn’t do.
With a doting smile on her face, Jiang Cheng waved goodbye to Grandma Shen behind her.
Grandma Shen was equally excited, watching the two leave, pacing at the doorway before deciding to cook.
Yes, to cook!
Today is a good day, so something good to eat is warranted!
Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que set off.
Shen Que rode a bicycle with Jiang Cheng sitting at the back.
They didn’t speak along the way, but both were very happy.
Shen Que was so ecstatic that he funneled all his energy into cycling.
Jiang Cheng had to hold onto the back seat, feeling the wind whistling by her ears.
After a swift ride, Shen Que stopped at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
The Civil Affairs Bureau had just opened, and they were the first couple to arrive.
With his long legs, Shen Que braked as Jiang Cheng nimbly hopped off, looking at Shen Que.
"Mr. Shen, please take good care of me from now on."
"I will!"
Shen Que didn’t know what else he should say.
All he felt was joy.
The two walked side by side into the Civil Affairs Bureau, sitting across from the staff handling the procedures.

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