Jiang Lai asked in surprise, "You've been here before?"
"Yes, I came on the day you received the award. I'm sorry, I've been too busy lately to visit you on set or pick you up from the airport."
Jiang Lai wouldn't blame her at all. If it weren't for the inappropriate location, she would have already kissed Lin Zhi's face several times.
Back in the car, the two were intimate for a while, and after separating, they each took out their lipsticks to touch up their makeup.
Lin Zhi asked, "Why did you come here instead of looking for me after you got off the plane? Are you worried about the dinner party tonight?"
Jiang Lai paused in applying lipstick, then said sheepishly, "You still found out. What about you? Why didn't you go straight there after work? Weren't we supposed to meet at the restaurant?"
"Uh..." Lin Zhi sighed, "Actually, I'm a little nervous too."
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Author's Note:
It will end tomorrow or the day after.
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Chapter 91
In the parking lot, Jiang Lai gulped down a whole bottle of mineral water to calm her trembling hands.
Lin Zhi glanced at her several times, then laughed and scolded, "You're hopeless."
Jiang Lai had never been nervous when faced with reporters' harsh questions, nor when facing countless audience members, but the people she was going to meet tonight made her nervous.
Lin Zhi turned off the car and leaned over to unbuckle Jiang Lai's seatbelt: "Only my mom came today, but all three of your family members came, one of whom is my teacher. I've never been as nervous as you."
Lin Zhi held her hand, the ice-cold one.
Jiang Lai shook her head and asked, "Now that we've had dinner, can I marry you?"
"Marry me? Is that what you're nervous about?"
"Yes, what else?"
Lin Zhi smiled helplessly and gently pinched Jiang Lai's nose: "Let's get off the bus, they've probably all arrived by now."
The two women's tightly clasped hands suddenly loosened when the waiter pushed open the door to the private room. Lin Zhi looked at Jiang Lai in confusion, only to see that he immediately changed to a fawning expression and walked into the private room with a smile.
"Hello, Auntie, it's been a long time! You still look so young."
Lin Zhi: ......
That's utter nonsense. Lin's mother has worked hard her whole life, and she's reluctant to use the skincare products Lin Zhi bought for her. They were sent there and then returned the same way. Compared to her peers, she only looks older. How could she be young?
However, Lin's mother was quite receptive to this. She had been a little nervous and reserved at first, but the atmosphere immediately became lively as soon as Jiang Lai entered the room.
Lin Zhi was naturally called over by Min Xuehua, and the two chatted for a long time, leaving Jiang Chuanmin standing there alone.
"Ahem." He cleared his throat, straightened his back, and put on a typical in-law's face: "Xiao Zhi, where is your father? Isn't he here for such an important matter?"
Jiang Chuanmin never puts on airs, but when it comes to such an important matter concerning his daughter's future, the other party only sent one person, which clearly shows a lack of respect!
He disagreed from the start; how could two women be together? But he couldn't resist Min Xuehua's stubbornness, so he could only compromise, but that was all.
Min Xuehua nudged his shoulder with her elbow, gave him a sharp look, signaling him to shut up, and then looked at Lin's mother: "Ignore him, he's not very bright."
Lin's mother didn't care. Her daughter was already marrying above her station by being with Jiang Lai. The fact that they chose such an expensive place for their first meeting showed how much the other party valued them. It was their family that lacked manners.
Lin's mother lowered her head: "Let's get straight to the point."
The two young people sat down. Lin Zhi was older, so it was her turn to speak: "Because of Lai Lai's work, we plan to keep things simple and low-key, and go abroad to get our marriage certificate after the New Year."
Min Xuehua nodded in agreement, saying that it was right for young people to prioritize their work.
Lin's mother was a rather traditional woman. In her mind, marriage had to include a wedding ceremony, but the two women couldn't have one. She sighed several times in distress.
Lin Zhi noticed her mother's displeasure and secretly held her mother's hand. Lin's mother felt her daughter's warmth, shook her head, and said nothing.
This meal was different from the usual meetings between the parents of the couple. They didn't discuss the two children's marriage in much detail; it was just an ordinary meal.
Min Xuehua suddenly remembered something and asked, "Jiang Lai, what's this about her acting like a diva at the airport?"
Jiang Lai choked on a mouthful of food and coughed incessantly: "Cough cough... Mom! Don't believe what those marketing accounts are saying. They're just paparazzi pretending to be fans, trying to interview me for free. Dream on."
Lin Zhi patted her back gently while explaining, "When you're famous, you attract a lot of trouble. You can't be too polite to those paparazzi."
Min Xuehua nodded: "Indeed, it has the same style I had back then."
Jiang Lai didn't believe her: "You're just bragging."
Just as Min Xuehua was about to explain, Lin's mother interrupted her, saying, "It's true, Director Min was known for his volatile temper back then. What I remember most clearly is that Director Min smashed the reporter's camera to pieces and then threw a check at him."
The two young men present were both stunned. They had known that Min Xuehua had a bad temper, but they never expected her to have such a domineering side.
Min Xuehua stroked her chin, recalled for a moment, and said, "It seems like there was such a thing. How did you know?"
Lin's mother said, "To be honest, I'm a little embarrassed to say that I've watched every single drama you've directed."
Jiang Lai: ......
Lin Zhi: ......
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There are many countries where same-sex marriage is legal, and the two of them spent a long time choosing before deciding to go to Country F.
Country F is not only a romantic country, but more importantly, it was where the two of them first traveled, and it was there that Jiang Lai emerged from her gloom.
Having prepared all the necessary registration documents, I went to Country F with my family and friends.
Lin's father still did not agree, and Lin Zhi didn't care what he thought. Anyway, Lin Zhi never thought of letting her father witness her happiness. Lin Feng was very supportive, but unfortunately, his health was not very good, so he did not go to France with her.
They bought their own house in country F for registration purposes, and they hire a cleaner to clean it when no one lives there.
Jiang Chuanmin and Min Xuehua booked a hotel outside. Lin Zhi was worried about Lin's mother being alone, so she brought her back to the new house. Fortunately, there were two bedrooms, so they could accommodate her.
Getting married in Country F is quite complicated. They submitted their documents eleven days in advance, and then their marriage announcement was posted on the church. Only after no one objected on the eleventh day could they go to the government to actually get their marriage certificate.
After receiving their marriage certificate, Jiang Lai carefully protected the paper. She had seen rare and precious diamonds, and even jewelry worth millions, but none of them were as precious as the two pieces of paper in her hand at this moment.
The leather bag is brand new, and I've wiped my hands with alcohol.
Lin Zhi glanced at it and retorted, "You might as well just buy a safe and put it in there."
Jiang Lai paused for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "What brand of safe is good?"
Lin Zhi sighed and thought to herself: I married a fool.
A loud roar of a sports car approached from afar and stopped in front of them. The two women looked up at the same time and saw two familiar faces inside the car.
The woman in the driver's seat whistled at Jiang Lai: "Hey little girl, wanna go for a drive with me?"
Before Jiang Lai could respond, the person in the passenger seat grabbed her ear and twisted it hard: "Don't talk nonsense."
Jiang Lai was surprised to discover that the two had an unusual relationship, and stammered, "You two...you wouldn't happen to be..."
Lin Zhi sighed: "You didn't just realize that?"
"You already found out? And you didn't tell me!"
Xia Fanrou interrupted their conversation, saying, "Stop flirting, let's go to the church, everyone's waiting for you."
After Xia Fanrou finished speaking, You Yi started the car again and sped away from the two of them with a roar.
Half an hour later, the two drove to the church. Jiang Lai did not believe in God, but from the moment she stepped into the church, she was amazed by its solemnity and couldn't help but feel piety.
She changed into a wedding dress, simple yet exquisite, sparkling with dazzling brilliance. She was waiting for her beloved, waiting for them to stand here together and exchange vows.
The church doors opened again, and a ray of holy light shone through the crack, slowly illuminating the entire church with a creaking sound. All eyes turned to that one person.
In that instant, Jiang Lai felt as if she were in the ocean, seeing a noble and beautiful dolphin leaping on the surface of the water.
Jiang Lai will always love Lin Zhi, just as a painter will always be devoted to his muse.
Shy, nervous...
Lin Zhi clutched the bouquet in her hand and, guided by her mother, walked to her lover.
It was a very simple wedding with very few guests, but they had never been so happy.
“You are beautiful,” Jiang Lai said.
Lin Zhi looked at her, then shyly looked away. She had so much to say to her, but she didn't dare to look her in the eye.
His eyes were so dazzling, so dark they almost suffocated her. Her love was unreserved, overflowing from them even when she covered her mouth.
The solemn vows could not fully express their feelings for each other, and even the heavy wedding dress could not match the weight of their love.
All the light converged on a single point in the center of the church, where they exchanged rings and embraced and kissed in the presence of their family and friends.
This kiss was clean and pure, unlike any other.
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My dear, I never imagined I would one day wear a wedding dress. Perhaps it's every girl's dream, but not mine. Before meeting you, I never longed for marriage, much less for love. I thought I would live in darkness my whole life, but thankfully I met you.
We met once and talked all night.
When we met again, we didn't recognize each other and passed by.
Fortunately, God gave me a third chance to meet you, get to know you, and fall in love with you.
The wedding dress is for you. From that day on, I will be your wife. I am willing to wait for the day when everyone blesses us. Until then, I am willing to become your wings or your armor, protecting you all the way through the turbulent world of entertainment.
Your dreams and all your passions will be the goals I strive for. If possible, I want to have a child for you. I look forward to that day and seeing for myself what our child will look like.
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Five years later, in an entertainment interview.
Reporter: "It's time to read the fans' comments again. We've prepared five comments, and Jiang Lai will personally select two to read aloud and answer. Let's see which two lucky fans are the winners!"
Jiang Lai faced the five cards laid out in front of her and, without thinking, immediately drew two of them.
Jiang Lai glanced at the two station cards, and after reading them, a smile appeared on her lips: "Lai Lai, do you prefer working with male actors or female actors? Can you give an example?"