On the day he got his license, Cheng Yan wore a white shirt and changed his hairstyle, cutting off the curly hair he had kept for a long time in a very chic manner. In the morning, he turned away many customers who came to the shop for tattoos and handed them all over to other tattoo artists for reception.
Tattooing is an easy way to get clothes dirty, so most tattoo artists dress very simply, wearing dark-colored clothes that can withstand stains rather than light-colored ones. Cheng Yan belongs to the more refined type, he loves to dress up. Even though he spends the whole day sitting in the room tattooing, he still dresses up brightly and beautifully every day.
Today, his wearing a white shirt, and he absolutely cannot work anymore.
People in the studio are all confused about the situation. Cheng Yan has kept the marriage a tightly guarded secret, mainly because there hasn’t been a suitable opportunity to announce it. So, everyone is completely in the dark about it.
Zhu Yu entered Cheng Yan’s office several times, and finally couldn’t help but lean against the door frame and ask, “Lǎoshī, are you going to be a groomsman today?”
“…”
“I’m at such an age, who would invite me to be a groomsman.”
“Then why are you dressed like this and cut your hair?”
As they were speaking, Cheng Yan’s phone rang, and it was a call from Jiang Muping.
“Hello?”
“I got permission from the institute to take a leave, I’ll come to the studio to pick you up.”
“I can go by myself.”
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“Let’s go together,” Jiang Muping insisted.
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Not long after, Cheng Yan heard Zhu Yu making a commotion outside. Through the door, he faintly heard the words “Professor Jiang.” He then closed his own single-player game.
When Jiang Muping entered the studio, all eyes turned to him. First, because he was wearing a smart white shirt, just like Cheng Yan. Second, he wasn’t wearing glasses today, revealing his handsome and spirited eyebrows.
Jiang Muping had visited the studio a couple of times. With looks like his, people would remember him after just two or three visits. Coupled with some speculative gossip, almost everyone knew that this gentle and refined gentleman was the person being introduced to the boss for a blind date.
“Professor Jiang, you’re…” Zhu Yu’s gaze was fixed on Jiang Muping’s white shirt.
“I’m looking for Cheng Yan,” Jiang Muping said.
“Ah…Lǎoshī, he’s inside,” Zhu Yu’s reaction was a bit slow, and he pointed inward.
Cheng Yan happened to walk out and exchanged a glance with Jiang Muping. Even Zhu Yu, who might be a bit slow, could tell that Cheng Yan was definitely not going to be a groomsman. After all, it’s not common to accompany one’s blind date as a groomsman.
Jiang Muping had a momentary distraction as he looked at Cheng Yan. Cheng Yan had cut his hair short, very short, and dyed it back to black. This hairstyle made him appear even younger, showing his forehead and spirited eyebrows, giving off a fresh and energetic vibe.
Cheng Yan walked over and said, “Let’s go.”
“You cut your hair?”
“Yeah, this hairstyle suits better for taking photos.”
Indeed, Cheng Yan had a somewhat traditional core. Jiang Muping found his earnest way of thinking to be an attractive quality, creating a peculiar contrast.
Zhu Yu’s expression gradually turned uneasy, “What photos?”
Jiang Muping, as the person involved, calmly replied, “Wedding photos.”
Zhu Yu was dumbfounded, “Wh-what?”
“Let’s go,” Cheng Yan urged instinctively.
“They don’t know yet?” Jiang Muping turned to ask him.
Cheng Yan replied vaguely, “I haven’t found a suitable opportunity to tell them.”
“Now seems like a suitable opportunity.”
“I’m getting married,” Cheng Yan told Zhu Yu, “We are going to register today.”
Cheng Yan’s voice was neither loud nor soft, but he was certain that everyone in the room, except those tattooing, must have heard it. Before the crowd could swarm around them, he quickly grabbed Jiang Muping’s arm and left.
When Jiang Muping was driving, he always felt Cheng Yan’s gaze on him. He slightly tilted his head and asked, “What are you looking at?”
“You’re not wearing glasses today,” Cheng Yan pointed out.
“Yeah, I’m wearing contact lenses,” Jiang Muping chuckled, “Does it look strange?”
“No,” Cheng Yan paused for a moment and added, “It looks really good.”
Jiang Muping’s appearance was completely different with and without glasses. The glasses made him look refined and softened the sharpness between his eyebrows and eyes. If the bespectacled Jiang Muping happened to wear a black shirt, it might even create a sense of restrained allure.
Cheng Yan always felt that Jiang Muping looked very suitable in dark-colored shirts.
The Civil Affairs Bureau was bustling with activity, and among the people coming and going to register for marriage, Cheng Yan and Jiang Muping seemed to be one of the few same-sex couples. They attracted many people’s attention.
Although same-sex marriage had been legalized a few years ago, the specific regulations for same-sex marriage registration were officially implemented this year. Society’s acceptance hadn’t reached its highest level yet, and even though the law allowed it, many same-sex couples still hesitated due to the scrutiny of others. There weren’t many same-sex couples who dared to openly and confidently register for marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau, at least much fewer than heterosexual couples.
Perhaps Cheng Yan’s expression was too stiff, or maybe he and Jiang Muping didn’t appear as intimate as expected, but the receptionist at the front desk of the hall surprisingly asked, “Are you two getting married or divorced?”
Cheng Yan was momentarily taken aback.
“Getting married,” Jiang Muping replied as he handed their identification documents to the receptionist.
The staff member took their documents and said, “Sure, please fill out the application form first. After the information is verified, we will notify you to proceed with the certification.”
The staff returned their documents to Jiang Muping and guided them to look towards the left corridor, saying, “For same-sex couples registering, please follow our staff to fill out the application form.”
They’re so serious it’s funny. Tyfc
Not the staff askin them if they’re getting married or divorce lol 😂
Thank You for the new chapter (๑˙❥˙๑)
It’s cute
Thank you for your translation 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Even during their wedding registration they’re still so awkward 😂
Thanks for the chapter!!
Pfft- So awkward! 🙈