By the time they got home, it was already two in the afternoon. Xu Ke wanted to treat everyone to a meal at a restaurant, but recalling Li Pingyu’s words from the night before, she decided to make some noodles at home. In the evening, Lin Ge accompanied Xu Ke to buy groceries, with a smile that wouldn’t fade from his lips. As they walked, he suddenly said, “How about we get our marriage certificate on May 5th?” Xu Ke was surprised by his sudden proposal and the urgency, letting out an involuntary “Ah” and stopping in her tracks. He shook her hand with a laugh, “If you don’t agree, I’ll kneel.” Xu Ke burst into laughter, nodding her consent with her head lowered. Under the sunlight, her eyes were bright, and her cheeks were rosy, looking extremely beautiful. Lin Ge was moved, if not for being on the street, he would have wanted to hug and kiss her. That night, both of their eyes shone with unconcealed joy. Li Pingyu and Lin Yao were not surprised when they heard the two planned to get their certificate on the fifth, as their relationship had been stable since the day they decided.
The next morning, Xu Ke was startled awake by a loud door slam. She opened her eyes to see it was already eight. She quickly got up, opened the door, and found the living room quiet. Lin Yao’s room was open, but empty. Had the three gone out for breakfast? The loud door slam was definitely not Lin Ge’s doing. After washing up, she hurriedly called Lin Ge. He whispered on the phone, “Xiao Ke, my mom is angry with me and insists on going home. I’m taking her back, I’ll be back in the afternoon.” Xu Ke was stunned, why was she suddenly leaving? “But we have to sign the contract today.” Having one more person to look over the contract was always reassuring. Lin Ge’s voice sounded tired and helpless, “Let Lin Yao go with you, she’s studied contract law.” Xu Ke couldn’t understand why Li Pingyu suddenly wanted to go home when everything seemed fine the day before. What had Lin Ge done to upset her? It was hard to fathom how she could be so upset with her own son.
After a while, Lin Yao returned home, her face gloomy as she entered without a word, heading straight to her room. Xu Ke was puzzled, and during breakfast, Lin Yao’s expression softened a bit. Xu Ke asked with concern, “Lin Yao, if you’re not feeling well, I can go by myself.” Lin Yao responded with an “oh,” “No, I’ll go with you.”
At the sales office of Yuejun City, there were already many people. Xu Ke went to the finance department first and saw a long line. The sales lady brought over the contract and asked, “Do you prefer a loan from China Construction Bank or Bank of Communications?” Remembering Mo Xiaoxiao was at the Bank of Communications, Xu Ke said, “Bank of Communications.” “Okay, let’s go fill out the contract over there. Come back to pay later. Will you be paying in cash or by card?” “By card.” “Alright.”
