Qin Hao originally thought Lin Yi would say yes or no, but unexpectedly Lin Yi asked him a question instead.
"Do all the people who come to get their marriage certificates need to receive wedding candy?"
Qin Hao didn't react at first, and it took him a while to speak.
"Not necessarily. It depends on how well the newcomers prepare. Some people will prepare, while others won't."
Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully, then looked down and sent a message on his phone.
Qin Hao glanced at it but didn't see what it said. He was curious, so he asked a question.
"Who did you text? Are you busy? How about we settle it tomorrow?"
He didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said, which left Lin Yi feeling somewhat helpless.
"Who told you that marriage can be so casual? If we got married tomorrow, would you still be able to steal the household registration book?"
"It's probably... not possible..." Qin Hao said.
"I just asked my assistant to bring me some candy. Since others have it, we should have it too. After the wedding, I'll go back with you to meet my parents."
Qin Hao felt a sweet warmth in his heart as he listened.
"good."
Lin Yi's assistant arrived when they were about one number away from each other, carrying a large box in his hands. Behind him was another person carrying a large box. Qin Hao recognized the person behind Lin Yi's assistant as Lin Yi's secretary.
The two men walked directly up to them, carrying the box.
"President, the items have been delivered. What's this all about?" Lin Yi's assistant asked.
Qin Hao looked a little embarrassed and looked away without answering, while Lin Yi answered frankly.
"Let's get married. You all wait here for a moment while we go get our marriage certificate. Then we'll distribute these wedding candies to the people around us. When you get back to the company, you should also give a portion of the wedding candy to everyone in the company. All employees will have their salaries doubled this month."
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, his assistant and secretary quickly expressed their gratitude and congratulations, while Qin Hao blushed and whispered to Lin Yi,
"Aren't you being a bit too ostentatious? We're getting married secretly now, my parents don't even know yet."
“They’ll find out tonight,” Lin Yi said.
"But……"
Before Qin Hao could finish speaking, the broadcast started calling out their numbers.
"Let's go get our marriage certificate." Lin Yi took Qin Hao's hand and walked over. Because of this little incident, Qin Hao naturally couldn't say what he wanted to say.
When they got their marriage certificate, Qin Hao was completely dazed, or rather, he was just following instructions to complete the next step.
Moreover, the process of obtaining the marriage certificate was much simpler than Qin Hao had imagined. When the two of them received the two fresh red certificates, Qin Hao was still a little confused.
Lin immediately took out wedding candies from the box her assistant was carrying and distributed them to the staff.
Qin Hao saw it and found that it was a small box, just like the wedding candy used at weddings, and it looked very expensive.
The staff probably rarely see wedding candies like this, because they usually get loose candies here, and it's really rare to see such formal ones.
Thank you, and I wish you a long and happy marriage.
The staff member congratulated him with a smile, and Lin Yi actually smiled and nodded back.
Qin Hao couldn't help but smile as he watched, and then he and Lin Yi distributed wedding candies to the others, since it would be quite heavy for the assistants to carry so many candies.
After the wedding candies were distributed, there were still several left. Lin Yi had his assistants take them back and told them not to forget to give them to the company employees. Qin Hao, watching from the side, actually felt that Lin Yi was being a bit smug and showing off.
After the two got into the car, they sat for a while before snapping out of their excitement about getting their marriage certificate.
Qin Hao looked down at the two red marriage certificates and muttered to himself,
"So we just got married like this? Without telling anyone."
He seems to be having some regrets now. Although he used to say he really wanted to be in a relationship, he got married without even dating, and he feels like he lost out somewhere.
Lin Yi, who was standing nearby, noticed Qin Hao's expression and immediately took the two red marriage certificates over.
"Huh? What are you doing?" Qin Hao was startled.
"I'll leave it there," Lin Yi said.
Qin Hao protested, "Why did you have to put it down? Can't I put it down too?"
"Because I'm afraid you'll change your mind and want a divorce."
"You!" Qin Hao was speechless for a moment before finally saying, "Do you really have to be so insecure? You say you're good-looking, have a great figure, and come from a good family."
"My confidence is nothing compared to yours."
Qin Hao wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Lin Yi had become much more glib after getting their marriage certificate.
"I don't believe you for a second," Qin Hao said, desperately suppressing a smile.
Lin Yi particularly liked Qin Hao like this. Considering that their relationship was now legal, she couldn't help but lean closer to Qin Hao, instantly closing the distance between them.
"What...what are you doing so close up like this?" Qin Hao nervously licked his dry lips.
His action caused Lin Yi's expression to change, and his voice became a little hoarse.
"Now that we're legal, does that mean... there are some things we can do now?"
"Wh...what?"
Lin Yi did not answer Qin Hao's question, but instead proved it with his actions.
The moment their lips touched, Qin Hao's eyes widened in shock, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.
Lin Yi explored carefully and gently, and gradually Qin Hao was also led astray by Lin Yi, unknowingly becoming immersed in it.
When the two separated, Qin Hao was so out of breath that he couldn't catch his breath, and his face was flushed red.
Lin Yi wiped the water from Qin Hao's mouth and said in a hoarse voice,
"Are you going to move in with me tonight?"
"Huh?" Qin Hao came to his senses. "This...this isn't quite right, it seems...inappropriate."
Lin Yi chuckled softly, "We've already got the marriage certificate, what's inappropriate about it?"
Qin Hao's face turned even redder, and he looked away from the window, leaving his bright red ear tips pointing at Lin Yi.
"Let's...we'll talk about it later."
Chapter 429 Qin Hao protects her husband
Xia Ran and the others arrived home after 5 p.m. They had taken a plane first, and Gu Zheng had someone drive them home after they got off the plane.
After all, Xia Ran's hometown is a county town with no airplanes, and the high-speed rail doesn't offer the same time-saving option.
Standing at the entrance of the courtyard house, Xia Ran's emotions, which had calmed down after a day, couldn't help but surge up again.
He even stood at the door, too afraid to go in. This courtyard held all the memories he and his grandfather had.
Gu Zheng and the others stood quietly to the side, keeping Xia Ran company. After a long while, Gu Zheng spoke softly.
"Aran, let's go inside."
Xia Ran nodded and silently took the key to open the door.
It's been so long since I've been home, the house is a mess everywhere, and the flowers that Grandpa used to grow have all withered.
"So even you know Grandpa's gone, so you withered and went with him? Then you'd better keep Grandpa company for me."
Xia Ran touched the flowerpot, her eyes reddening.
Gu Zheng stood beside Xia Ran with the child. "Ran, I've hired some housekeepers to come and tidy up. The house is too big, and it would take us too long to clean it ourselves, so it's better to have someone do it, okay?"
Xia Ran nodded. Lin Ziming and his father also came over, and Lin's father even sighed.
"It seems he really wasn't wrong. He said that if I found the old man, I would see if he lived in a small courtyard house. If he did, then the old man must still be thinking of him, and then his life would have been worthwhile."
"Huh?" Xia Ran looked at Lin's father in confusion. "Uncle, what do you mean?"
"I don't know the specifics, but he told me back then that he and the old man had made an agreement that when they got old, they would find a place, a small courtyard house, to live out their retirement properly."
Upon hearing this, Xia Ran also remembered something.
When he was little, he asked his grandfather a question: why did they live in a courtyard house instead of an apartment building when they had so many houses to rent out? At the time, someone wanted to buy their small courtyard house at a high price, but his grandfather refused to sell it.
He asked his grandfather why, and his grandfather said that he was old and only used to living in a courtyard house; he wasn't used to living in an apartment building. When someone wanted to buy it, he said that he didn't have much money, but he could manage, and that he had a special affection for the courtyard house, so he wouldn't sell it.
Xia Ran asked for a long time, but her grandfather just wouldn't say that there was anything different about his feelings.
Now, after listening to Uncle Lin's words, Xia Ran finally understood. Grandpa and Uncle Lin had never forgotten each other; they were always thinking of each other.
"Yes, Grandpa also said that he had a special feeling for the courtyard house. I didn't understand it before, but now I finally understand. They will be doing well in another world."
"Yes, so you need to move on too. Don't worry Grandpa. You're the person Grandpa can't let go of the most. If you keep worrying about him like this, Grandpa probably won't be at peace in the other world."
Lin's father comforted Xia Ran, who paused for a moment before nodding.
"I understand, Uncle. I will live a good life, and you don't need to worry about me."
"Okay, let's put our luggage in first. Didn't Gu Zheng say he hired a housekeeper? Let's go get some food first, and then come back. By then the house will be ready, and we'll all be hungry, right?"
Xia Ran glanced down at the child, then nodded and smiled at the group.
"Okay, let's go have dinner then. I'll take you to the best restaurant around here. Grandpa used to love going there for morning, noon, and evening tea. The food was really good. If Grandpa were here, he would definitely take you there too."
Xia Ran and the others went to the restaurant, while Gu Zheng's driver and the others stayed at home to watch the housekeeper tidy up the house.
Because Xia Ran and her grandfather had been to the restaurant so many times, some of the restaurant's staff recognized Xia Ran.
"Xia, you're here! It's been so long since we've seen you. Is your grandfather alright? I heard he was sick and went to see a doctor last time. Why didn't he come with you?"
Hearing what the waitress said, Xia Ran paused for a moment before replying.
"Auntie, my grandfather... has passed away."
"Huh? When did this happen? How come it's so sudden? I'm sorry, Xia, I didn't know, so I didn't mean to ask you, it's just... sigh, how come it's so sudden?"
"It's alright, Auntie. By the way, we've come over for dinner. Could you please get us a room?"
Xia Ran said casually, "Grandpa wants me to live a good life, how could I possibly let him down?"
The waitress quickly opened a room for them and said a lot of comforting words to Xia Ran before going about her business.
Dazhuang and the others kept a close eye on Xia Ran's emotions and didn't dare to say anything.