322 Reunion 17 (1/2)
”Although we're allowed to register our marriage using our passports, my mother had instructed the Civil Administrative Office to restrict me from doing so, precisely because she's aware of this possible method. Qingyan and Ciye also suffer the same fate as me. But don't worry, I'll be able to steal it. I know where my mother keeps the registers.”
Feeling uncertain about his suggestion, Mei Yangyang said, ”If you manage to get a hold of it and we manage to register our marriage successfully, wouldn't your parents detest me even more when they find out?”
”Their opinion doesn't matter. What matters is I'm in love with you. Besides, by the time things are set in stone and we give them a grandchild, there's nothing they can do regardless of how strongly they are against our marriage.”
”Your parents are going to kill you!” Mei Yangyang jested, punching him playfully.
”Well that's too bad. I don't mind being beaten to death as long as I get to be with you. But they won't be able to bear it. I'm their only son, after all.”
Mei Yangyang smiled and agreed, ”Alright, you shall go steal the register.”
Long Tianze nodded. ”I'll go home now.”
”Alright.” Mei Yangyang alighted and headed back inside her house.
”Yangyang… why didn't you tell me that you went overseas alone? You're really so worrying,” Mr. Mei chided.
”Father, did you forget that I've trained in martial arts at a boot camp before? Rest assured, your daughter is no pushover,” Mei Yangyang assured him with a smile.
”I'll still be worried about you being alone abroad no matter how skilled you may be. Was Tianze angry?” Mr. Mei asked.
”No. Father, please bring me the household register.”
”What do you need it for? Don't tell me you want to…” Mr. Mei asked, immediately sensing that something was up.
”I want to register my marriage with Tianze.”
Mr. Mei was momentarily stunned beyond speech. ”Marriage?” he gasped in shock.
”Yes, I want to marry him.”
”I won't meddle in your marriage, but Yangyang, you have to think twice before you decide. Our family and his are worlds apart in terms of social and economic status. He's the only son of a wealthy family. You're bound to have a hard time if you marry him,” Mr. Mei said earnestly.
”Hey, Father, you've underestimated your daughter. I won't allow myself to suffer or get bullied. After spending so much time with Sis Xiaoning, I've been influenced by her independence and bravery. I will protect myself. Although I'm marrying him, I'll still continue to work hard and earn my own keep. I will remain financially independent and support you and Mother with my own income,” Mei Yangyang said smilingly.
”If only Shuangshuang were half as sensible as you are, I'll be able to rest my mind,” said Mr. Mei, who was moved by her words.
”I haven't seen Shuangshuang since I got back. What has she been busy with lately?”
”No idea. She rarely comes home. I don't know what she's up to lately.”
”Whatever, she has already gotten out of hand anyway. Let's leave her be. Father, hurry and give me my household register.”
”Okay, okay, I'll get it for you right away.”
Mei Yangyang followed her father into his bedroom gleefully.
”Here,” said Mr. Mei as he handed her the register.
”Thank you, Father.” Mei Yangyang then returned to her bedroom to place the register inside her bag while waiting for Long Tianze's news.
Meanwhile, Long Tianze arrived home to find that his father was not in and his mother was playing a game of ”Fighting the Landlord” in her bedroom.
Upon sight of him, Mrs. Long remarked, ”How rare of you to be home in the day.”
”I missed you, that's why I came back to see you. What's wrong with that? Mother, why have you been so interested in 'Fighting the Landlord' lately? Did you stop attending line dance sessions with those aunties?” Long Tianze asked as he sat down beside her.