Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

After waiting for a few days, Qi Tiancheng called Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui to a quiet corner of his house with a serious expression.

He frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and deep thought, and he slowly said, "Guangqi, Sihui, I have been thinking over and over again these days about what we should do next. After thinking it over, I think the most urgent thing is that we have to get the certificate as soon as possible. Think about it, if we don't have a marriage certificate, the subsequent series of procedures will not be able to be completed. Then all our previous efforts will be wasted, and the whole plan will be messed up."

After hearing this, Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui understood and nodded in agreement. They knew clearly that this was indeed a crucial and urgent step at the moment.

Moreover, this matter must be kept secret, and not even the slightest bit of information can leak out.

They knew very well that if the news accidentally leaked out and spread to Liu Guangqi's hot-tempered father Liu Haizhong, it would be like stirring up a hornet's nest and cause huge trouble.

The consequences would be disastrous. Not only would their carefully prepared plans be completely ruined, but it might also trigger a family storm and put everyone in trouble.

Afterwards, regarding their wedding, Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui took advantage of the fact that no one was around and discussed it seriously in private.

Liu Guangqi frowned and said helplessly, "Sihui, let's not do anything this time. Look at the current situation. Our primary goal is to be able to smoothly fly away and live together. If we hold a grand wedding now, the news will surely spread quickly and will definitely reach my family. You also know my father's temper, he will never give up."

"He will definitely try every means to stop us, and maybe even cause a bigger mess. Let's keep a low profile for now, and when the right opportunity comes, we can find a way to make up for the wedding later. After all, as long as the two of us truly love each other, these external forms are not that important at this time, don't you think?"

Qi Sihui gently held Liu Guangqi's trembling hand, her eyes full of understanding and tenderness, and said softly: "Guangqi, I listen to you. You are right, as long as I can be with you, I don't care about these formalities. Let's apply to the leaders of our unit first and get a certificate. As long as our hearts are closely connected to each other, this is more precious than any grand wedding."

As for the application, Qi Tiancheng straightened his back, patted his chest confidently and said, "Don't worry, leave it to me. I have some experience and connections in this area, and I will do everything I can to get it approved. I will do my best and will not let you down."

After saying that, Qi Tiancheng made careful preparations, brought some golden specialties that looked very valuable, and without delaying for a moment, he went to find the leader without stopping.

After meeting the leader, Qi Tiancheng smiled and said respectfully: "Leader, I came here this time to ask for your help. You also know the situation of my children. They really love each other and want to be transferred to work together and live together smoothly. I would like to ask you to help them apply so that they can get a marriage certificate, so that the subsequent procedures can be handled. This matter is too important to our family, and I hope you will take care of it."

As he spoke, Qi Tiancheng gently placed the specialty on the table beside him.

When the leader saw Qi Tiancheng coming, he already knew why he was here.

For the leader, this kind of thing was something he had seen many times, so it was just a matter of course to deal with it, but he still pondered for a moment out of habit.

Seeing this, Qi Tiancheng quickly added, "Leader, we hope to keep this matter confidential as much as possible and don't let anyone know. You know, some of these families have special circumstances. If they get out, it might cause a lot of trouble. I'm afraid that it will cause trouble for you, right?"

The leader's eyes fell on those specialties, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes unconsciously. After thinking for a moment, he readily agreed: "Okay, Lao Qi, since you are so sincere, I will help you. But don't worry, I know what to do and I won't say anything nonsense."

Qi Tiancheng went home and told them all these things.

When Liu Guangqi heard the news, his eyes were red with excitement and his voice was choked with sobs as he said, "Uncle Qi, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do. I will never forget your kindness."

Qi Sihui also said with deep affection: "Dad, you have done so much for us and have been so concerned about us. We have seen your efforts and remember them in our hearts. We will definitely repay you well. When our lives are stable in the future, we will definitely be filial to you."

Qi Tiancheng waved his hand, a pleased smile appeared on his face, and said: "You two kids, what are you talking about repaying or not repaying? I do all this willingly. As long as you can be happy and live the life you want, I will be satisfied."

"However, we can't let this temporary success get to our heads. We still can't let our guard down. Every step forward is full of unknowns and challenges. We have to be careful. If we're not careful, we could lose everything."

A few days later, Qi Tiancheng was sitting quietly in his office. Although he had some expectations for the progress of things, he was still calm. Suddenly, there was a steady knock on the door. He stood up and opened the door calmly. It was the leader's secretary. The secretary said respectfully: "Mr. Qi, the leader asks you to move to the office."

Qi Tiancheng nodded slightly, went back to the room to get a coat, and then followed the secretary to the leader's office.

Along the way, Qi Tiancheng walked steadily and calmly, but there was a hint of curiosity in his eyes. Soon, he arrived at the door of the leader's office. The secretary knocked on the door lightly, and after receiving his approval, he opened the door and invited Qi Tiancheng in.

Qi Tiancheng walked into the office and looked around. He saw his leader sitting behind his desk with documents neatly arranged on it.

The leader raised his eyes, his expression calm and majestic, and motioned Qi Tiancheng to come closer.

Qi Tiancheng walked forward steadily, stood still and greeted politely: "Leader, are you looking for me?"

The leader nodded slightly, paused for a moment, and then spoke slowly in a steady and powerful voice: "Lao Qi, I have already taken care of the matter you entrusted to me last time. You can ask the two children to submit their applications directly to the higher authorities, and the factory will approve them smoothly without any obstacles. I have properly communicated and coordinated with all relevant departments, all procedures are ready, and relevant introduction information will be issued in a timely manner. You can rest assured and proceed with the subsequent matters step by step."

After Qi Tiancheng heard the news, his eyes, which had been calm as water, suddenly flashed with a hint of surprise that was hard to conceal.

Then, his slightly upturned mouth corners outlined a warm and grateful smile, and then he said to the leader in a tone full of respect and joy: "Leader, thank you so much! You have given us a lot of help this time! I will always remember your deep friendship and great kindness in my heart, and I will never forget it!"

However, the leader just waved his hand lightly and responded calmly: "Hey, Lao Qi, don't be so polite to me! This is my job, so why bother about it? Go back and tell the children to be quick and complete all the necessary procedures as soon as possible."

After receiving the leader's affirmative response, Qi Tiancheng left the leader's office happily.

At this moment, a smile of relief involuntarily emerged on his weather-beaten face, and even his steps seemed to become much lighter than usual.

I saw him walking hurriedly and anxiously trotting towards his home.

As soon as he stepped into the house, Qi Tiancheng, who hadn't even had time to catch his breath, immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "Guangqi, Sihui, come out quickly, I have great news to tell you!"

Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui, who were busy in the house, heard the shouting and hurriedly put down the work in their hands and walked out of the house in two steps at a time.

Both of them showed eagerness and anticipation on their faces.

Liu Guangqi couldn't hold back his excitement and was the first to ask, "Uncle Qi, you look so happy. Is there any new progress in our matter?"

Qi Tiancheng nodded excitedly and replied with a smile on his face: "That's right! This matter has finally been settled! The leader has just made it clear that everything has been arranged. Next, as long as you submit an application report to the higher-ups, the factory will naturally approve it. And by then, the letter of introduction and other things will be prepared in advance, so there will be absolutely no delays!"

After hearing this, Liu Guangqi was so excited that his eyes were red. He said with a slightly trembling voice: "Uncle Qi, this is simply great! We have been waiting for so long, and today is finally the day!"

Qi Sihui, who was standing by, couldn't hide her joy and clapped her hands in applause. The whole room was filled with a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

Qi Sihui's eyes sparkled with tears, full of gratitude: "Dad, thanks to you, you have put so much thought into us. We will definitely not let you down."

Qi Tiancheng patted their shoulders and said, "Okay, this is a good thing. Next time when you apply for a marriage certificate, you must be careful and thorough."

Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui responded in unison: "Don't worry, Uncle Qi."

Afterwards, after careful consideration, they carefully selected a sunny day with clear skies, and set out for the Civil Affairs Bureau together with great anticipation.

That day, the sun fell softly on the earth like a golden veil, gentle and warm, and the breeze gently caressed people's cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness and comfort.

Liu Guangqi was wearing a neat and straight light blue shirt with the collar slightly open, revealing a small part of his white neck, looking refreshed and energetic.

He wore a pair of dark trousers with straight lines like a knife, and his leather shoes were polished to a shine, reflecting his figure clearly.

He also combed his hair neatly, making his hairstyle handsome and stylish, showing a mature and stable temperament.

Qi Sihui was no less beautiful; she put on a little makeup, which made her already delicate facial features even more bright and charming.

She was wearing an off-white dress that was knee-length and had a simple yet elegant cut.

The hem of her skirt fluttered gently in the breeze, like a dancing fairy. Her long black hair fell softly on her shoulders, adding a touch of gentleness and charm.

Along the way, the two held hands and stayed close to each other.

Their heartbeats accelerated involuntarily, with a nervous feeling of entering the marriage hall and a boundless longing for a better life in the future. Before they knew it, they arrived at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

When I walked into the hall of the Civil Affairs Bureau, I saw that it was crowded and bustling.

Everywhere there were couples with happy smiles on their faces and family members busying about, and everyone was excitedly queuing up waiting for their own moment to arrive.

In contrast, the divorce office was deserted and few people were around.

After all, in this day and age, divorce is an extremely rare thing.

Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui followed the staff's instructions and submitted their application materials and the letter of introduction issued by the factory in an orderly manner.

After the staff member took the document, he began to review it carefully with a focused look.

Sometimes they looked down to check the information, and sometimes they looked up to ask the two for some details.

Faced with the staff's questions, Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui answered very seriously, not daring to be lazy or careless in the slightest.

Time passed by minute by minute, and for the two people who were waiting anxiously, every minute seemed to be extremely long.

However, they remained patient and sat there quietly waiting for the final result.

Finally, after a long wait, the staff looked up with a friendly smile on his face and said to Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui: "Okay, your procedures have been completed. Congratulations!"

Hearing these words, Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui looked at each other, with joy that was hard to conceal in their eyes.

Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui looked at each other and smiled, their smiles full of expectations for the future.

They solemnly took the marriage certificate, and that bright booklet seemed to embody all their happiness and dreams.

"Sihui, from this moment on, we are husband and wife." Liu Guangqi whispered gently, his eyes full of affection.

"Guangqi, no matter the wind or rain, we will walk hand in hand." Qi Sihui leaned beside him with a firm look in her eyes.

The two walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau hand in hand, repeatedly looking at the marriage certificate in their hands, their joy beyond words.

Passersby cast envious glances at them, as if they were infected by their happiness. The atmosphere of happiness was like the warm spring sun, spreading all around.

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