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Chapter 29: We Really Didn’t Date, We Just Went Straight to Getting the Certificate.

After Shen Qingxuan and Jiang Yubing left, Zhao Ran and Bai Youwei also walked out of the hotel one after another.

At the entrance of the hotel, Bai Youwei looked puzzled and turned to the silent Zhao Ran beside her:

“Zhao Ran, what did Bingbing mean by what she just said?”

“It means exactly what it sounded like.”

Zhao Ran shrugged casually.

Bai Youwei muttered under her breath, “Exactly what it sounded like…”

Suddenly, as if something struck her, she widened her eyes.

“Wait a second, are you saying they actually got married?”

Her expression looked as if she had just heard the most absurd thing in the world.

Jiang Yubing, who was famously cold and aloof in school, for all three years of high school, always kept boys at arm’s length, and was her own best friend, How could she have started dating in secret, let alone gotten married?

Bai Youwei felt like the world was spinning and her worldview was about to shatter.

“Maybe…”

Zhao Ran didn’t dare to say it for sure, but judging by the situation, even if they weren’t married, them being together was pretty much set in stone.

He leaned in closer to Bai Youwei, gossip gleaming in his eyes, “Why don’t you call and ask her?”

As Shen Qingxuan’s good brother-in-law, he was full of the urge to get the scoop.

Bai Youwei blinked, then gave a determined nod:

“Good idea.”

She said that and decisively dialed Jiang Yubing’s phone.

Zhao Ran immediately pressed his ear over, acting just like a little thief eager for a secret.

“Can you not get so close to me!”

Bai Youwei pushed him away, face full of disdain, but Zhao Ran didn’t budge, as if his feet had grown roots.

“What’s wrong, Weiwei?”

On the other end, Jiang Yubing’s gentle voice sounded.

“Bingbing, are you really dating someone?”

Bai Youwei held her breath and waited nervously for the answer.

“No, I’m not!”

Hearing that, Bai Youwei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, half the weight lifted from her heart.

“So what you just said earlier was a lie, right?”

She followed up, questioning again.

“No, what I said was true.”

Jiang Yubing’s answer left Bai Youwei completely stunned.

“I knew it couldn’t be true!”

Bai Youwei pouted.

But when she turned her head, she met Zhao Ran’s “are you an idiot?” look, and in an instant, her temper flared, “Stupid Zhao Ran, what’s that look on your face!”

Zhao Ran quietly pulled back, saying nothing, but in his heart, he still found it hard to believe.

They hadn’t seen each other in only a few days, but Shen Qingxuan actually managed to win over the school belle, Truly worthy of being his brother-in-law.

Impressive!

Only now did Bai Youwei finally catch on, She had to admit her own reaction speed was painfully slow.

“Are you serious?”

She double-checked, her voice filled with disbelief.

“Yeah.”

Bai Youwei pressed further, “But didn’t you say you weren’t dating?”

“We really didn’t date, we just went straight to getting the certificate.” Jiang Yubing’s reply left Bai Youwei utterly dumbfounded, her mouth hung wide open, and even when Jiang Yubing hung up the phone, she remained frozen like that, unable to snap out of it for a long time.

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On the other side, Shen Qingxuan and Jiang Yubing got out of the car at the park near their home.

Looking at the familiar park in front of them, the two exchanged a knowing smile.

“Do you want to walk around for a bit?”

Shen Qingxuan asked softly.

Jiang Yubing tilted her head and showed a sweet smile. “Sure.”

After a moment of hesitation, she slowly stretched out her delicate hand.

Shen Qingxuan stared at the hand, not quite understanding.

Was this her asking to hold hands?

Would that be too much?

He couldn’t help but voice his doubts, “What’s this for?”

The tips of Jiang Yubing’s ears blushed faintly, and she whispered, “I’m afraid I’ll nearly fall again like before.”

Shen Qingxuan still felt a bit hesitant, “But…”

Before he even finished, Jiang Yubing boldly grabbed his hand, saying with righteous confidence, “Didn’t you just say I was your wife?”

Then, dragging him by the hand, she led him into the park.

The two of them strolled along the paths, shade cast by green trees on both sides, now and then a breeze blew through, bringing with it a coolness.

There were quite a few people out enjoying the evening in the park, and with their outstanding looks, they instantly attracted a lot of attention, but the two acted as if they noticed nothing, holding hands tightly, simply enjoying the sweetness that belonged to them alone.

Was this what holding hands felt like?

Jiang Yubing’s heart pounded like a little bunny.

Shen Qingxuan’s hands were big and warm, the moment he held her, a sense of security washed over her.

She finally understood why couples liked to hold hands so much, this intimate and peaceful feeling really was addictive.

Before they knew it, the two walked to the center of the square in the park.

There were lots of kids here, all lively like little deer, chasing and playing across the square.

Suddenly, a little girl with a ponytail tripped and fell right in front of them.

Seeing this, Shen Qingxuan immediately let go of Jiang Yubing’s hand, he hurried forward to help the little girl up, asking with concern, “Are you alright, little sister?”

“Thank you, big brother! I’m okay.”

The little girl looked up, flashing a sweet smile, her two little tiger teeth charming and cute.

She then glanced at Jiang Yubing as she walked over, and sincerely praised, “Big brother, is this your girlfriend? She’s so pretty!”

“And what about big brother?”

Jiang Yubing got caught up by the little girl’s innocent and lively manner, so she played along teasingly.

The little girl tilted her head, her face torn between choices, she thought about it for a long while and then, in a soft, childish voice, said, “Big brother looks a little goofy.”

At those words, both Shen Qingxuan and Jiang Yubing froze for a split second, then burst out laughing.

“Go play, little sister.”

Shen Qingxuan patted the little girl’s head with a laugh, his eyes full of warmth and fondness.

He didn’t take the little girl’s words to heart at all.

“Okay! Bye bye, big brother, bye bye, beautiful sister!”

The little girl raised her small hand, waving an adorable goodbye at Shen Qingxuan and Jiang Yubing, then hopped and skipped away.

After saying goodbye to the little girl, Shen Qingxuan and Jiang Yubing left the square side by side, and before they realized it, they arrived at the edge of the park’s lake.

Looking at the small, clear lake before them, the surface of the water rippled with the touch of the breeze, and the two exchanged another knowing smile.

“Say thank you!”

A sly look flashed in Shen Qingxuan’s eyes as he broke the silence.

Jiang Yubing raised an eyebrow slightly. “Thank you for what?”

“I just saved you!”

Shen Qingxuan’s tone carried a hint of pride and anticipation for praise.

Jiang Yubing couldn’t help but pout and teased, “And you still have the nerve to say that! You still owe me a slap!”

Shen Qingxuan looked completely lost. “Huh? When was that?”

“When you saved me, you slapped me.” Jiang Yubing blinked, Seeing how confused he looked, she felt a mix of helplessness and amusement.

Shen Qingxuan tried hard to recall, brows furrowed, after a moment, he slapped his forehead, as if realizing there really was such a thing.

He honestly didn’t think she would keep such a vivid memory of something that happened so long ago, He couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated.

“How about you slap me back now?”

Shen Qingxuan steeled himself, shut his eyes tightly, and leaned his face straight toward Jiang Yubing.

Jiang Yubing looked at his “marching to the gallows” expression, her lips quirked up and she asked, half-serious, half-smiling, “You sure?”

“Yeah.”

Seeing this, Jiang Yubing grinned softly, her eyes full of warmth and indulgence, She gently raised her hand, and patted Shen Qingxuan’s face as lightly as a dragonfly skimming water.

“Dummy.”

That was hardly a slap—more like petting a kitten.

“You barely used any strength at all.” Shen Qingxuan pursed his lips.

Jiang Yubing joked half playfully, “Were you trying to trick me into hitting you so you could sue me for domestic violence later?”

“Of course not.”

Jiang Yubing blinked.

She pretended to look at Shen Qingxuan seriously, a sly light flashing in her eye.

“You really aren’t lying?”

Shen Qingxuan patted his chest for emphasis, swearing, “I swear, I absolutely didn’t!”

The corners of Jiang Yubing’s mouth curled up a touch as she threw out a puzzling question, “Then can I do domestic violence to you?”

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