Chapter 311: Chapter 311: We Got Married!
The supervisor could not withstand Maeve’s instigation and stood up angrily, questioning loudly: “What do you mean by that? Are you threatening me? Do you still regard me as your boss?”
Just like Maeve said, Lin Qi was utterly lawless, completely disregarding her.
Lin Qi said: “The decision to get the marriage certificate was made abruptly; I didn’t have enough time to ask for leave a week in advance. If it’s not possible, I’ll work overtime for an extra day to make up for it! If you don’t agree, then there’s nothing I can do – just mark me down for absenteeism! If you still don’t agree, then I’ll ask President Qi for leave.”
Qi Lichuan would definitely approve the leave.
The supervisor said: “I am your boss, and by directly asking President Qi for leave without going through me, you’re essentially breaking company rules and regulations.”
Lin Qi rubbed her temples with a headache.
Not asking for leave a week in advance was also unavoidable.
The date suddenly set by Huo Tingdong was quite urgent, and she did not have enough time to ask for leave a week beforehand either.
However, she had agreed to get the marriage certificate with him tomorrow, and could not delay it, even if it meant being marked as absent from work.
Lin Qi kept her head down and did not speak.
The supervisor thought she had acquiesced and thus softened her tone: “Anyway, it’s the same whenever you get the marriage certificate! Isn’t it the same if you do it next week? Why pick a special date? What era is it now, do you still need to consult the Chinese almanac for getting a marriage certificate?”
With that, she sat back down in her seat.
Maeve secretly gloated inside, her face expressionless as she said: “Yes, getting a marriage certificate is just a formality, it’s not important at all. What’s crucial for a married couple is whether they suit each other or not. If they’re not suited, no amount of wracking your brains for an auspicious date and time will be of any use!”
Having said that, she got busy with her own work.
Han Na looked at Lin Qi with some sympathy: “Lin Qi, what will you do? Do you want to report this to President Qi?”
Lin Qi said: “No need.”
After all, she would go directly to get the marriage certificate tomorrow morning; they might as well just mark her absence at work, deduct her pay, and she could work overtime to make up for the hours.
Eight o’clock in the evening.
Huo Tingdong finally left work.
Lin Qi went to the parking garage, got into the car, and fastened her seatbelt.
Huo Tingdong asked: “Have you been waiting too long?”
Lin Qi replied: “Not at all. Why did you finish work so late today?”
Huo Tingdong said: “I got held up at the board meeting.”
Due to the matter of splitting the shares, the board had been pressuring him.
After all, his sudden reduction of his shareholdings caused not a small disturbance at the board.
Several major shareholders were panicked, thinking something had happened.
He directly announced his marriage plans at the board meeting.
Once the marriage certificate is obtained, he will select a date for an official announcement and also quickly quell the turmoil at the board.
Early the next day.
Lin Qi woke up unusually early.
After washing up and brushing her teeth, she picked a white shirt and applied a light nude makeup.
A light foundation, a bit of blush, two coats of mascara—her makeup was natural and transparent, hardly noticeable, but enough to make one take a second glance.
When Huo Tingdong woke up, he saw that Lin Qi had already placed a suit and a white shirt on the bench at the foot of the bed.
After washing up, he changed clothes and walked to the dining room. Lin Qi popped her head out from the kitchen: “Are you up?”
Huo Tingdong was slightly taken aback: “Why are you up so early today?”
Lin Qi blushed slightly and said: “Maybe because we’re getting the marriage certificate today, I’m a bit nervous.”
Since she woke up early, she took the responsibility of making breakfast.
For her, she was not good at complex home-cooked dishes, but she was completely at ease with basic breakfast.
Lili also woke up early, tidied up the room, and then stuck close to Lin Qi in the kitchen.
Both Han and Momo go to school every day, but Lili, due to household registration issues, couldn’t attend school.
This month, she needed to quickly resolve the issue of getting Lili into school.
Momo and Han also got up, and seeing Lin Qi had already prepared breakfast, looked as if they had seen a ghost: “Mommy, how did you get up so early today?”
Han excitedly said: “Because today Daddy and Mommy are going to register our marriage!”
Momo came back to his senses, he had just woken up and nearly forgot such an important event.
9:30 in the morning.
Huo Tingdong and Lin Qi, with their documents, arrived at the civil affairs office.
The marriage registration process wasn’t complicated—fill out a form, take a two-inch photo together.
Lin Qi was still worried about not being photogenic, thinking ahead she should have taken a proper photo for the document beforehand; at least there would have been a chance to edit it then.
When she received the photo, she was surprised for a moment.
In the photo, against a bright red background, she and Huo Tingdong wore white shirts, smiling at the camera. At a fleeting glance, the two people in the photo even looked like a married couple!
“I am quite photogenic!” Lin Qi couldn’t help feeling proud.
Huo Tingdong put on his jacket and walked over, seeing her holding the photo and grinning foolishly, he couldn’t help but glance at it: “It really looks nice.”
Lin Qi looked up, meeting his gaze: “Are you complimenting me?”
Huo Tingdong said: “I’m complimenting how handsome your husband looks.”
Lin Qi: “…”
Huo Tingdong gave a deep smile: “Don’t you think your husband is very handsome.”
Lin Qi suppressing laughter: “Don’t get too ahead of yourself!”
She handed the photo to the staff member.
“Snap snap.”
The staff member affixed the photo, stamped it twice, and with a serious face handed over two little red books to them: “Congratulations!”
“Thank you.”
Huo Tingdong and Lin Qi reached out simultaneously to receive their marriage certificates.
Lin Qi opened the marriage certificate, looking at the marriage date, names, dates of birth…
They were married!
She felt a bit dazed, as if she was light as air, her mood like a helium balloon, drifting into the clouds, until she walked out of the civil affairs office arm in arm with him, finally like her soul returned to her body: “We’re married!”
On August 25th, on Chinese Valentine’s Day, she married him!
Lin Qi couldn’t help but pinch her own cheek: “It’s so strange, it feels like I’m dreaming…”
She thought that getting the certificate was just a procedure, but unexpectedly, holding the bright red marriage certificate, her emotions were turned upside down.
Huo Tingdong looked at her skeptically: “So, it’s too late for regrets now. From now on, you are Mrs. Huo, the only one.”
Lin Qi lifted her head, lips curving into a smile: “Then I also have to congratulate you, congratulate you for becoming Mr. Huo, the only one for me.”
Huo Tingdong looked at her, eyes inevitably filled with indulgence: “Then I am truly honored.”
Lin Qi playfully showed the marriage certificate to him: “Look, don’t we look well-matched in this photo?”
Huo Tingdong said: “Silly girl, we each have our own marriage certificate, I have one too.”
He extended his arm and naturally pulled her into his embrace: “Now that I’ve officially taken up the role with a certificate, isn’t it time for you to officially change how you address me?”
Lin Qi pretended not to understand: “Change how I address you?”
Huo Tingdong raised an eyebrow: “What should you call me from now on?”