"I...you...do you know what you're saying? Are you sure? Are you sure...sure you want to be with me?"
Qin Hao didn't know how he came up with the question, but it didn't seem that difficult to ask; he was just a little nervous.
"Of course, it's been decided long ago. The one who's unsure now is you," Lin Yi said with absolute certainty, his eyes fixed on Qin Hao, not wanting to miss a single expression on Qin Hao's face.
Qin Hao couldn't withstand Lin Yi's intense gaze, so he silently lowered his head and took a sip of iced coffee, which seemed to calm him down a bit.
“I know you’re nervous right now, and I know you’re thinking it over, so I’m giving you time to think it over. I have time later, so we can sit down and relax.”
"…………" Qin Hao felt that Lin Yi's words were threatening him. It was as if Lin Yi wouldn't let him leave if he didn't give her an answer.
However, he preferred Lin Yi's suggestion to sit down and think about it slowly rather than answering immediately.
Qin Hao also lowered his head, and indeed thought about it seriously. In fact, he had been thinking about his feelings for Lin Yi these past two days. He thought he did have a tiny bit of affection for Lin Yi, otherwise he wouldn't have said he wanted to talk to Lin Yi today.
However, he still had some things to consider. One was the relationship between him and Lin Yi, and the other was that he was actually a bit of a perfectionist when it came to relationships. He only wanted to have a relationship that could lead to marriage and a lifetime together. He didn't know if he and Lin Yi could make it to the end.
Actually, the issues above and below are not so bad; the most important thing is the second issue.
"But if you're going to date me, it has to be one-time and then we'll get married. I don't accept breakups or divorces." Qin Hao looked up at Lin Yi and said seriously.
He realized that thinking about it was pointless, so he might as well tell Lin Yi directly. If Lin Yi could accept it, then he would marry Lin Yi. If Lin Yi couldn't accept it, then they would be strangers from now on and go their separate ways.
Lin Yi was somewhat surprised when he heard Qin Hao's words, but he quickly smiled and replied with a pleased expression.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
"Huh?" Qin Hao's eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe Lin Yi's answer. "What...did you just say?"
"I said, that's exactly what I was thinking. Did you bring your ID card and household registration book? If not, I'll take you back, and we can steal your household registration book to get married this afternoon, how about that?"
Lin stared intently at Qin Hao, showing no sign of joking.
Qin Hao's heart was pounding wildly. He moved his lips and clearly heard himself utter the word "good".
After saying that, Qin Hao felt less nervous and said to Lin Yi,
"Let's go back and steal the household registration book now. I know where my parents kept it. We'll go get our marriage certificate this afternoon!"
He downed the iced coffee in one gulp, with a gesture reminiscent of a hero cutting off his own arm.
Lin Yi smiled slightly, stood up, and said to Qin Hao,
"Let's go."
**
While in the coffee shop, Qin Hao felt no pressure about stealing the household registration book, but now that he was at the Gu family's gate, he didn't dare get out of the car.
"I... um... Lin Yi, how about we reschedule? I'm a little nervous and scared today."
Qin Hao gripped the seatbelt, sitting in the passenger seat and looking pitifully at Lin Yi.
"How about we date first, and then talk about marriage later? Okay?"
Lin Yi suddenly smiled at him more gently. Just when Qin Hao thought Lin Yi would definitely agree to his request, Lin Yi slowly said two words.
"not good."
"Ah? But... but I'm really scared." Qin Hao was on the verge of tears.
"There's nothing to be afraid of. If you're scared now, you'll be scared later. Or were you lying to me about what you said in the coffee shop? That you don't actually want to marry me or date me, and you just want an excuse to get rid of me?"
"No, no," Qin Hao quickly said. "Oh dear, I... how could I be that kind of person! Okay, okay, wait here for me for a moment, I'll go in and steal it. My parents shouldn't be home right now!"
After saying that, he didn't wait for Lin Yi's reply before opening the car door and getting out. He ran straight to the living room without any hesitation, pause, or looking back.
Lin Yi watched Qin Hao's figure disappear from sight, then slowly exhaled. He then lowered the air conditioning in the car by a few degrees, picked up a tissue to wipe his forehead, and the tissue was immediately soaked with a thin layer of cold sweat.
Or if someone were to touch his back now, they would surely find him covered in cold sweat.
He was much more nervous than Qin Hao on the way here, fearing that Qin Hao might change his mind.
Chapter 428 I Got Married
He had thought the best outcome today would be for Qin Hao to stop avoiding him, but he never expected to get married. This surprise made him want to laugh.
But he also knew that if he actually laughed, Qin Hao would probably become suspicious, and it wouldn't be good if Qin Hao changed his mind.
About twenty minutes later, Qin Hao quickly ran out of his house, opened the car door and got in, all in one smooth motion, incredibly fast.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry up!" Qin Hao urged, while tightly hiding something in his arms.
Lin Yi looked at Qin Hao's actions with some confusion, "What's wrong? Where's the household registration book? Didn't you bring it back? Do you want to back out!"
"Go back on your word! Get out of here! I've already stolen the household registration book! If you don't come out now, I'm going to back out and put it back!"
Qin Hao glared at Lin Yi, his tone sharp. He was actually regretting his actions, but he didn't dare say anything. He felt that if he did, Lin Yi would definitely look down on him!
Lin Yi glanced at Qin Hao's arms, as if he had thought of something, and started the car with a smirk.
Once the car had completely left the Gu family's gate, Qin Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief, and of course, he slumped down, trembling with fear, in the passenger seat.
"Uncle Wang almost found out just now."
"You said it yourself, it was almost true, but it hasn't been discovered yet, has it?"
Lin Yi's tone was full of joy, but unfortunately Qin Hao was in a bad mood and absent-minded, so he didn't notice at all.
The car quickly stopped in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau. When Qin Hao looked at the three big characters "Civil Affairs Bureau," he couldn't help but feel flustered again.
"Um... are you sure? Are you sure you want to get married? Maybe we should think about it some more? I feel like this is too hasty."
"Really? I don't think so." Lin Yi didn't give Qin Hao a chance to back out. "Get out of the car. You'll feel more at ease after we get the marriage certificate."
"Huh?" Qin Hao turned to look at Lin Yi. "What did you just say? What makes me feel a little more at ease?"
Lin Yi suddenly looked at Qin Hao seriously.
"I'm afraid you'll change your mind, I'm afraid you won't want to marry me."
Qin Hao's heart pounded wildly upon hearing this, especially the way Lin Yi was looking at him, which made him unable to meet her gaze.
"Wh...what? I...I..."
"Qin Hao, although we're already at the Civil Affairs Bureau, there are some things I still need to make clear to you. I can assure you that my feelings for you are absolutely genuine, and I'm not joking or just acting on a whim. I think your brother has already tested my sincerity for you."
“Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let me get close to you. But he is him, and you are you. I hope you can see my true feelings for yourself. I’ve never joked about marrying you.”
Qin Hao had initially thought Lin Yi was going to talk to him about something else, but he hadn't expected this. He had felt a little uncomfortable at first, but now, seeing Lin Yi's serious expression, he was stunned, and he forgot all about his discomfort.
It took him quite a while to find his voice.
"You... why are you suddenly so serious? I... you can just talk things out, don't be so serious, okay? I feel like something's off."
Qin Hao deliberately spoke in a relaxed tone, thinking that Lin Yi would also relax a bit, but unexpectedly, Lin Yi maintained a serious expression.
"Qin Hao, this matter is very serious and earnest. I'm speaking to you in such a serious tone just to let you know that I'm not just acting on a whim, do you understand?"
Qin Hao's expression gradually became serious. He looked at Lin Yi's current state and couldn't help but purse his lips.
"I... I'm actually fine. I trust you. Otherwise, why do you think I would have said I wanted to talk to you?"
"Are you sure?" Lin Yi roughly understood Qin Hao's thoughts upon hearing this. "Once you step through this door, there's no going back."
"Nonsense." Qin Hao rolled his eyes at Lin Yi. "Hurry up and get married. Just say it, whether you're getting married or not. If you're not getting married, send me back. What kind of behavior is this, dawdling like this?"
Lin Yi suddenly laughed. This was probably the first time Qin Hao had seen Lin Yi laugh so obviously, and his ears turned red.
"Let's go get married."
Lin Yi even personally helped Qin Hao unbuckle his seatbelt.
Qin Hao took a deep breath, then got off the bus with his household registration booklet.
The two got out of the car and walked to the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Everyone coming and going around them was smiling. It seemed to be an auspicious day, with quite a few people getting married.
Qin Hao nervously swallowed and glanced at the household registration book in Lin Yi's hand next to him.
"Um...when did you get your household registration booklet? I don't think you went back home just now?"
"If I told you that I left my household registration book in the car on the day I came back, would you believe me?"
Lin Yi also looked at Qin Hao. Qin Hao was taken aback, and his face turned red again, much to his chagrin.
Could what Lin Yi said be what he was thinking?
"Ahem..." Qin Hao cleared his throat, trying to appear calm. "Let's go, President Lin. Before I change my mind and while I still have the guts, let's get the marriage certificate done quickly, or I might change my mind at any moment."
"Okay, let's go get the marriage certificate." Lin Yi took Qin Hao's hand and led him into the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Although same-sex marriage is now legal, there are still not many people getting married, especially two such good-looking men, which attracts a lot of attention.
The two sat in the lobby waiting in line for their number to be called, while Qin Hao's attention was on Lin Yi holding his hand.
Well, Lin Yi hadn't let go of his hand since he came in, and it was always sweaty...
He was considering whether to tell Lin Yi, since the sticky feeling was really uncomfortable.
After hesitating for a long time, Qin Hao finally couldn't help but speak.
Are you nervous?
"Hmm?" Lin Yi looked at him, her face still showing a calm expression. "Nervous? Not really."
Qin Hao, who originally wanted to make fun of Lin Yi, couldn't laugh when he saw Lin Yi's feigned composure. Instead, he felt a sweet warmth in his heart.
"Hmm...it's good that you're not nervous."
"Hmm." Lin Yi squeezed Qin Hao's hand tighter. Qin Hao couldn't help but glance at Lin Yi. Did Lin Yi not feel anything in his hands? So he couldn't feel the stickiness in his palm?
Well, seeing that Lin Yi was unusually naive, he decided not to expose him.
There were many other couples in front of them, so it seemed they still had a long way to go.
Just then, a couple came out after receiving their marriage certificate. They were both carrying large red bags and distributing wedding candy to the staff and other waiting couples in the hall. They quickly got their share to Qin Hao and his couple.
It was precisely because they had to receive wedding candy that Qin Hao and Lin Yi finally separated.
"Thank you, thank you, congratulations!" Qin Hao said, holding the candy in his hands.
"Everyone is happy."
After handing out wedding candies to the newlyweds, Qin Hao looked at the candies in his hand, then at Lin Yi beside him, and said with a smile,
"Mr. Lin, would you like to try some of the wedding candy from someone else's wedding?"