Chapter 12: The Twelfth Dimension 2/2

Shi Zhang suddenly slowed his pace, looking at Song Fuzhi. ‘Are we? ‘

His tone was light, with some emotions that Song Fuzhi couldn’t quite discern.

Song Fuzhi was stunned. He wanted to say that, of course, they weren’t in a sham marriage; they were just not very familiar yet. However, Shi Zhang’s serious expression made it seem like he needed a definite answer.

‘Professor Shi, when do you want to go together to look at rings? ‘Song Fuzhi only asked him.

Unexpectedly, the topic changed abruptly. Shi Zhang answered, ‘Now is fine. I didn’t expect the notarization to be completed so quickly. I don’t have any other plans this afternoon.’

‘Me neither. Let’s go now then.’ After Song Fuzhi finished speaking, he continued to walk forward. When Shi Zhang caught up, he said softly, ‘I don’t think two people in a sham marriage would go together to pick out rings. What does Professor Shi think? ‘

‘Okay.’ Shi Zhang’s gaze behind his glasses was very soft. ‘Sorry, I just wanted to confirm that our thoughts are the same.’

In the afternoon on a workday, there were few people in the mall. Two handsome guys with outstanding temperament stopped in front of the glass showcase to look at jewelry. The salesperson immediately approached with a smile, asking warmly if they needed any help.

‘Rings,’ Shi Zhang said, then added, ‘Wedding rings.’

‘Wow, congratulations! ‘ The salesperson looked at Shi Zhang, then at Song Fuzhi, and sincerely praised, ‘The two of you are very compatible.’

It was the first time someone said they were “compatible,” and Song Fuzhi raised his eyebrows lightly. He heard Shi Zhang beside him say, ‘Thank you.’

‘What style of wedding rings do you like? ‘ The salesperson stood in front of the dazzling ring display cabinet and introduced, ‘These are designed for male same-sex couples. The diamond-set ones are more exquisite, while the non-diamond ones are simple and elegant. Both styles are very popular. Would you like to try? ‘

Song Fuzhi said it was okay, and the salesperson helped to take out two pairs of rings from the black velvet box for them to try on.

Very naturally, each of them took a ring and put it on their own finger.

The salesperson widened their eyes, as if they wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.

Usually, small couples trying on rings for each other would make the store clerks shy, but it was quite rare to see someone directly putting a ring on their own finger.

Now they were trying the diamond-set style. Song Fuzhi placed his left hand next to Shi Zhang’s left hand, and the two diamond rings sparkled.

‘A bit too flashy,’ Song Fuzhi muttered.

‘Yeah.’ Shi Zhang nodded. ‘How about trying the simple ones? ‘

They then changed to the clean and simple plain rings. The silver rings snugly fit their fingers, looking very neat.

‘Quite a normal style.’ Song Fuzhi turned his wrists left and right. ‘What does Professor Shi think? ‘

Shi Zhang moved his hand a bit, bringing their hands closer together.

Both had long and powerful bone structures. Shi Zhang’s skin color was slightly darker, and the silver rings looked good on both of them—very elegant.

‘Want to try a few more? ‘ Shi Zhang asked.

Song Fuzhi agreed.

Shi Zhang pointed to the display glass and said, ‘How about trying gold? ‘

Song Fuzhi was actually a bit surprised. He thought Shi Zhang would prefer the low-key and elegant silver color, as many people find gold tacky.”

The effect of this golden jade ring on the hand is unexpectedly good. It has a light golden color, 4.5 millimeters wide—neither too thick nor too thin—pressing down the aura without being too flashy, making it suitable for someone a bit more mature.

“You have fair skin, and gold looks good on you,” said Shi Zhang.

As they were looking at the ring, the two were very close, and Shi Zhang’s deep voice happened to fall into Song Fuzhi’s ears.

Song Fuzhi didn’t expect them to be so close, and her fingers suddenly curled. Her ears tingled physiologically.

He discreetly took a step to the side and smiled. “Gold does look good. Too many people wear silver.”

“And gold holds its value,” Shi Zhang said with a smile.

Song Fuzhi also smiled and said, “Professor Shi is indeed pragmatic.”

They quickly reached an agreement and asked the store clerk to pack the rings for them.

The clerk offered free engraving services, asking if they wanted initials or any sentences on the back of the rings. Shi Zhang turned to Song Fuzhi and asked, “Do you need it?”

Song Fuzhi hadn’t thought about this. He felt that buying the rings today was already an accomplishment. If they had to come back later to pick them up after engraving, that would add another item to the checklist.

“I’m fine with it,” Song Fuzhi said.

Shi Zhang’s Adam’s apple rolled slightly. His gaze lingered lightly on Song Fuzhi for a few seconds before turning to the clerk, politely saying, “Thank you, but we don’t need that service.”

The two rings were placed in separate velvet boxes. Song Fuzhi and Shi Zhang each held a small gift bag as they walked out of the mall.

“Can we wear them now?” Song Fuzhi asked.

Shi Zhang said, “Wear them on the day we get the marriage certificate.”

Song Fuzhi agreed.

As they walked to the parking lot, Song Fuzhi suddenly thought of a small issue: “Should we engrave something on the rings? Something different so that it’s not easy to mix them up. Our rings are exactly the same, and there’s no size difference.”

“Let them mix if they want,” Shi Zhang said casually. “After marriage, our assets are shared. What’s mine is yours. You can wear whichever one you like.”