Xin Gan said again, "Jiang Tang likes you. She likes you very much."
What she meant by saying this was to let him know that there were still grudges in her heart.
She paused and said, "She has feelings for you." So it is unlikely to pretend that nothing happened.
If it weren't for Xin Gan's own words, he would have really forgotten about Jiang Tang. After all, Jiang Tang wasn't someone to him in the first place. They had just gone on a mission together, but she wasn't the only one. That was nothing special.
Xin Gan said it out loud. He really cared. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought up Jiang Tang at this time.
Cheng Jiu, no matter how slow-witted he was, understood her meaning and said, "It was nothing before and it won't happen in the future. I'm not that kind of man."
He doesn't care about having random relationships with men and women, nor does he need to prove himself in such matters. Those men of bad character who get married and still go out to play are completely broken at heart and have no moral bottom line. Such men can't be called men.
Xin Gan did indeed trust him. It was just that she held a little grudge when she recalled the past when Jiang Tang had made things difficult for her. But this was normal. Anyway, if she and Jiang Tang had the chance to meet in the future, they would definitely not be able to stay calm and have a cup of tea and chat together.
She couldn't treat Jiang Tang in a normal manner.
Women are all petty creatures, especially when it comes to emotions. They can't tolerate any flaws in their eyes.
Xin Gan has never been in love before and has never experienced it before. Now she truly understands the anxiety and worry of liking someone.
Cheng Jiu couldn't stay in the hospital any longer and was able to get out of bed. So he asked the doctor if he could be discharged. Of course, the doctor told him to rest for a while longer and not to rush to be discharged.
Cheng Jiu insisted on leaving the hospital. He still had things to do and couldn't just lie there all the time.
The doctor also put himself in his shoes and said, "Your body hasn't fully recovered yet. If something happens when you are discharged from the hospital now, it might aggravate your condition, especially if you are doing..."
If anything happens, I'll take responsibility myself.
Cheng Jiu also understood the doctor's position and didn't make things difficult for him. He changed his clothes and left by himself.
Cheng Jiu returned home. Seeing him come home, Lady Cheng said in a hurry, "Why did you leave the hospital? Haven't your injuries healed yet?"
"It's okay. The rest are all minor injuries. I'll come back to get something."
Mrs. Cheng asked, "What are you taking?"
"Household register."
Mrs. Cheng didn't expect that Cheng Jiu would come back to get the household register. She repeatedly asked, "What are you doing with the household register?" Why did you take it? You came home from the hospital just to get the household register?
It was Cheng Jiu who remained calm and said, "Go and get the marriage certificate. Xin Gan."
Mrs. Cheng was stunned and hurriedly said, "Is there anyone who does things like you?" Chose the date in advance? "Are you getting the marriage certificate now?" Even though I said so, I still told him where the household register was.
What does getting the marriage certificate mean? It means that Xin Gan is about to marry into the Cheng family.
Cheng Jiu was also very fast and highly efficient in handling affairs. After returning home, he took the household register and a gift, and then went to the Xin family.
Xin Gan has a bit of a cold now. She just took the cold medicine and wanted to sleep for a while before going to the hospital to see him. Unexpectedly, Cheng Jiu came to her home.
Mother Xin is also at home now.
Cheng Juxian met his future mother-in-law and respectfully explained his purpose of coming. He was very sincere and made a gesture to ask for Xin's mother's consent to let Xin Gan marry him.
It was actually quite hasty.
However, Cheng Jiu was indeed running out of time. He was afraid that Xin Gan would run away, so it would be better for him to get the certificate in advance.
In this way, he will also be relieved.
It was already a pre-arranged marriage between the two families. It was only a matter of time before they got the marriage certificate. Besides, Xin Gan had agreed. When her eyes met Cheng Jiu's, they just looked at each other.
Cheng Jiu was driving himself. Xin Gan gave him a worried look and asked softly, "Do you want me to drive?"
He still had injuries on his body and hadn't fully healed yet. Xin Gan wasn't quite at ease.
"No, I'm not that stupid."
He said no need. Xin Gan didn't insist either. She obediently sat in the passenger seat, looking straight ahead at Fang Fang.
Neither of them spoke to each other all the way.
However, when they reached the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Cheng Jiu didn't let Xin Gan get off the car immediately. Instead, he asked her again, "Have you really made up your mind?"
"Um." Xin Gan nodded, placed her hands on her knees, and pulled her trouser legs hard.
She was wearing jeans and a solid-colored shirt. Considering that she was going to get her marriage certificate today, she dressed more formally. After all, she was going to take photos.
Cheng Jiu chuckled softly, his eyes shining brightly. He slowly opened the car door and said, "Even if you regret it now, it will be too late. I won't let you go."
Xin Gan found it somewhat amusing and pursed her lips.
Are you so worried that she will change her mind?
...
It wasn't difficult to get the certificate. After going through the procedures and taking photos, Cheng Jiu got the certificate very soon. He couldn't have been happier. The corners of his mouth kept curved as he walked out of the Civil Affairs bureau. He said to Xin Gan, "Let's go home."
Getting a marriage certificate is no small matter.
After that, there was a make-up wedding to be held. Cheng Jiu was thinking about this matter in his heart.
Cheng Jiu took Xin Gan home for dinner.
The Cheng family was overjoyed when they saw the two of their documents, especially Mrs. Cheng, whose face was beaming with joy and who kept praising her, fearing that she might be neglected.
With this happy event, Mrs. Cheng didn't hold Cheng Jiu against him for leaving the hospital without permission. After all, she couldn't control him.
Cheng Hui was at school and not at home at the moment. Mrs. Cheng was in a good mood and didn't tell Cheng Hui that Cheng Jiu and Xin Gan had obtained their marriage certificate. That night, she specially called Xin's mother and invited her and Xin's father to have dinner at their home. She also invited Xin's old man over.
The two families were having a great time, chatting and laughing.
Cheng Jiu was sitting beside Xin Gan. His hand under the table was not very obedient. He reached over to her side, found her hand and held it, pinching it.
Xin Gan didn't dare to look up. She felt a bit guilty. After all, Cheng Jiu was playing a little trick at this moment. She was afraid of being discovered and felt extremely nervous. She didn't struggle and just let him go.
His palm was dry and warm, much warmer than hers. Holding it, he was prone to tension and sweating.
She moved slightly, trying to pull her finger back, but was held even harder by Cheng Jiu.
"Xin Xin, don't be so reserved. This place will be your home from now on. I wonder when you'll move in?" "
Xin Gan's face turned red and she didn't know how to respond.
It was Cheng Jiu who said for her, "Don't worry for now. Just get the marriage certificate first. When I come back at the end of the year and the wedding is held, I'll move in." I'm also afraid that she won't be able to adapt to the change in their relationship for the time being, so I'll just move in by the end of the year.
Xin Gan immediately heaved a sigh of relief. She was also afraid that moving in to the Cheng family right now would make her feel particularly uncomfortable.
The end of the year? Yes, the wedding can only be held at the end of the year.
Cheng Jiu also said, "After getting married, the two of us moved out to live."
Mrs. Cheng was puzzled, and even Mrs. Xin didn't quite understand either.
Isn't it fine to live at home? Why move out? Mrs. Cheng asked.
Cheng's father was a man. Understanding Cheng Jiu's meaning, he said, "Cheng Jiu has his own house. He uses that house to build a new one. They are all young people. The young couple has thought about their own world. What's the big deal?"
Xin Gan had a thin skin and really didn't know Cheng Jiu's plans. Now that she was teased by Cheng's father, her face turned even redder.
In Cheng Jiu's view, it was just shyness. Indeed, the two of them didn't spend much time together and weren't particularly familiar with each other. They needed more time to get along. Moving out would make it easier for her to do anything she wanted and she wouldn't feel uncomfortable living here.
Cheng Jiu's expression was calm as he said, "My house is in the city center and it's convenient for me to commute."
It's highly unlikely that she will be a full-time housewife at home. Cheng Jiu didn't insist either. She can do whatever she wants.
If one wants to go to work, his house is just more convenient.
Cheng Jiu had thought all these matters through and didn't cause Xin Gan any difficulty.
Cheng's father saw through Cheng Jiu's thoughts at a glance and scolded him with a smile, "You brat have already calculated that the house needs to be redecorated. Do you do it yourself or ask someone to do it for you?"
"I'll do it myself." He didn't want his parents to get involved. After all, this was the place where he and Xin Gan were going to live. So, he decided to decorate it according to Xin Gan's preferences.
After dinner, Cheng Jiu led Xin Gan to the backyard for a walk to aid digestion. He also let her have a look around and get familiar with the home environment at the same time.
The backyard was quiet and there were few people around. The elders were all chatting and drinking tea inside, and they were all sensible and didn't disturb the two of them.
There was a path in the backyard that led to the lake view not far away. Cheng Jiu didn't know where to go either. Anyway, he would go wherever it was quiet. When he reached the lake view, he let go of his hand and said, "Scared?" I didn't dare to say a word just now.
Xin Gan took a deep breath, but the warmth on her cheeks still lingered. She said, "I'm a bit at a loss. When Aunt Cheng asked me just now, I was a bit confused and didn't think it through."
Fortunately, he shielded her one by one.
Cheng Jiu pinched her cheek very gently, fearing to hurt her. "If I dare to marry you, I will surely take responsibility for it to the end."
Xin Gan smiled. With bright eyes and white teeth, black hair and red lips, the moonlight was quiet. Her eyes were clear and bright.
It was quiet all around now, with no one else around. The street lamps were dim. Cheng Jiu's mind was slightly agitated, and he felt parched. He couldn't help but recall the time he had kissed her in the hospital ward. He was a man, and it was perfectly normal for him to have thoughts about the woman he liked. But unlike last time, he didn't ask for her opinion anymore. Instead, he bent down directly, lowered his head and kissed her.
For a very long time.
Xin Gan couldn't refuse. She was half-hearted and half-hearted, but still had no experience and accidentally bit him.
Cheng Jiu narrowed his eyes slightly, pulled away a little, looked down at her and laughed, "So good."
Because she doesn't know how to follow the rules, she can only follow his arrangements.
Although I bit him by accident.
Xin Gan didn't dare to hold him, fearing that she might hurt him. So she tugged at the corner of his clothes without much effort and said nothing.
Just after the kiss, he touched her hair, slowly adjusting his mood, and then said, "The matter on Beiyu Island isn't over yet. I still have to go back, Xin Xin. Once it's over there, I'll be transferred back to Yongcheng."
She had heard He Chuan mention once that he was going to be transferred back.
After all, she didn't know much about his job. But when he said he would be transferred back, he should be. She didn't say anything and didn't ask any more questions. She just nodded gently.
Cheng Jiu didn't know why. Before she belonged to him, she was cold and aloof, and her words were sharp. But after she truly accepted him, her obedient and compliant appearance made him itch uncontrollably.
"Well, okay." Apart from saying these two words, Xin Gan didn't know how to react either.
Cheng Jiu was in no mood to enjoy the lake view. After walking with her for a while and seeing that it was about time, he went back.