in2ebook Chapter 188 From now on, we are a real family
Chapter 188 From now on, we are a real family
Qiao Chu's heart became more and more uneasy. She tightly grasped her bag, her knuckles turned white due to the force, and her brows were slightly wrinkled, forming two shallow ravines. Finally, at a red light intersection, the car slowly stopped. She could no longer suppress her inner anxiety and couldn't help but say: "Yi Chen, what's going on? You have to tell me clearly first."
Xiao Yichen took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his thoughts, and said slowly: "Qiao Chu, you will know when the time comes, believe me."
Qiao Chu sighed helplessly. She knew that she might not get an answer if she continued asking. She had to suppress all her questions for the time being. However, she felt like there was a little rabbit in her heart, and she was restless and could not find peace.
The car sped along the city road, and the scenery outside the window flew by like a stream of light. Soon, the car stopped steadily at the door of the marriage registration office. When Qiao Chu got out of the car and saw the solemn and familiar building in front of him, his eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.
"Xiao Yichen, what are you doing..." Her voice was trembling slightly, as if she couldn't believe what she saw.
Xiao Yichen took her hand, and the warmth from his palm made Qiao Chu feel dazed for a moment. He pulled her inside with firm and powerful steps, "Let's talk inside.
Chenchen was running happily beside him, like a free little bird, shouting, "Hurry up, hurry up!"
Walking into the registration hall, Qiao Chu felt her mind was in a mess, and everything around her seemed to become unreal. It was not until the staff handed them the form with a smile that she woke up from a dream and struggled.
"Xiao Yichen, are you crazy? What is going on?" Her voice was filled with anger and confusion, and her volume unconsciously increased a few decibels, attracting the attention of people around her.
Xiao Yichen was unmoved. He held her shoulders tightly and looked at her firmly and affectionately. His eyes seemed to penetrate her soul. "Qiao Chu, I'm not crazy. I think clearly. I want to marry you."
"But...but why so sudden? Your wife..." Qiao Chu's eyes were full of confusion and panic. She tried to find the answer from Xiao Yichen's face, but that handsome face only showed determination at this moment.
Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, and the air around him seemed to freeze. Then, he slowly spoke, his voice low and slightly sad: "Song Xiaoxue passed away when she went to Wudu for epidemic prevention. I am single now. I don't want to miss you again, Qiao Chu. These days, I miss you all the time, and every bit of our past. Also, Chenchen needs a father, a father who can really accompany her to grow up, give her warmth and support. I hope to give her a complete home, a home full of love and laughter."
When Qiao Chu heard the news, she was struck by lightning and froze for a moment, tears instantly blurring her eyes.
"How could it be... How could it be like this? You... You are doing this because your wife passed away..." She murmured to herself, her voice full of shock and grief. So that's how it was. The words he had said to her after looking for her for so many years suddenly lost their weight.
Xiao Yichen held her in his arms. His embrace was broad and warm, making her feel at ease. He said softly, "No, Qiao Chu, she and I have never been husband and wife. You are the only one in my heart. I know this is very sudden, but my feelings for you and Chenchen are real and have never changed."
Qiao Chu leaned in his arms, her tears soaking his clothes. She couldn't calm down for a long time, as if there were two forces pulling at her heart, one was the memories and emotions of the past, the other was the fear and expectation of the future. At this time, she looked down at Chenchen, whose innocent eyes were full of desire and expectation. She asked softly, "Chenchen, are you willing to let Uncle Xiao be your father?"
Chenchen nodded excitedly, his little face filled with a happy smile, and he said happily: "I do, I have a dad!"
Qiao Chu bit her lip, her heart still full of entanglement and anxiety. She was afraid that all this was just a beautiful dream, afraid of being hurt again, and afraid that the future would be full of variables.
At this time, Chenchen ran over and held their hands tightly with her little hands. Although the power was weak, it seemed to have infinite magic. "Mom and Dad, don't hesitate anymore. I want us to be together forever." The child's innocent words were like a spring breeze, gently brushing Qiao Chu's heart and touching the softest corner of her heart.
Xiao Yichen held Qiao Chu's hand again, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation. Qiao Chu looked at the two most important people in her life, feeling their warmth and love, and the entanglement in her heart gradually dissipated. She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and finally nodded.
In the following time, filling out forms, taking photos, signing, a series of processes were carried out in an orderly manner. Qiao Chu seemed to be sleepwalking in every step, until she got the two marriage registration certificates in her hands, she was still in a dream.
The sun shone through the window onto them, reflecting their happy smiles. Qiao Chu held the marriage certificate tightly, feeling its weight, with mixed feelings in her heart. Xiao Yichen hugged her and Chenchen, and said softly: "From now on, we are a real family."
Chenchen clapped his hands happily, and his laughter was as clear as a silver bell.
Chenchen finally got the school name, which made Qiao Chu as happy as a child, with an irrepressible joy on her face. She enrolled Chenchen in a preschool class without hesitation, hoping that her daughter could adapt to the progress of domestic primary schools in advance.
Chenchen has been very smart and hardworking since she was young. Xiao Yichen dotes on his daughter and tutors her in her homework. When night falls, under the warm light, Xiao Yichen can always be seen patiently explaining difficult questions to Chenchen, his eyes full of tenderness and expectation. Chenchen always listens attentively, and her serious look makes people feel pity for her. The family of three is happy in such an atmosphere, and happiness seems to be in the air.
However, Xiao Yichen did not let Qiao Chu and Chenchen go to his current residence. He himself traveled back and forth between the center of Mocheng and Mobei without any effort. He knew that such a rush was not a long-term solution, and in order to give Qiao Chu and Chenchen a stable and comfortable home, he had been looking for a suitable residence recently, and his goal was to be near Jiahui Primary School.
On a sunny weekend, Xiao Yichen and Qiao Chu decided to take Chenchen to Jiahui Primary School to register. Along the way, Chenchen looked out the window excitedly and kept asking various questions about the school.
"Dad, will there be a lot of kids in school?" Chenchen asked, blinking his big eyes.
Xiao Yichen smiled and replied: "Of course, Chenchen will meet a lot of new friends."
Qiao Chu sat aside, watching the heartwarming interaction between father and daughter, her heart filled with warmth.
When they arrived at the school, the registration office was crowded with people. Xiao Yichen held Chenchen's hand tightly, while Qiao Chu was sorting out the materials needed for registration.
"Hello, we are here to register our child." Xiao Yichen said politely to the staff.
The staff took the materials and carefully reviewed them. Xiao Yichen and Qiao Chu kept their eyes fixed on the staff's expressions, their hearts filled with anticipation and nervousness.
"Okay, there is no problem with the materials. Kids, go and do a simple test first." The staff said with a smile.
Chenchen obediently followed the teacher to the test classroom. Xiao Yichen and Qiao Chu were waiting anxiously outside.
"Yi Chen, do you think Chenchen can do it?" Qiao Chu asked worriedly.
Xiao Yichen held Qiao Chu's hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, our Chenchen is so smart, there will be no problem."
After a while, Chenchen came out jumping and skipping.
"Dad, Mom, and teacher praised me for being smart!" Chenchen said proudly.
Xiao Yichen and Qiao Chu smiled at each other, and their hearts finally settled down.
After registering, the family of three strolled through the streets around the school and began looking for a suitable house.
"Wife, I think the residential environment here is pretty good. It's quiet and safe, and suitable for children to grow up in." Xiao Yichen said, pointing to a residential area.
Qiao Chu nodded: "It's good, but the house type and price are also important."
They walked into a real estate agency and were greeted warmly by the agent.
"Hello, do you want to buy or rent a house?" asked the agent.
Xiao Yichen replied: "If you want to buy a house, you have to buy one close to Jiahui Primary School."
The agent immediately took out some information about the property and began to introduce it: "This three-bedroom apartment has great lighting and is spacious."
Xiao Yichen looked at the photo, then turned to ask Qiao Chu: "What do you think?"
Qiao Chu frowned: "This house should be very expensive."
Xiao Yichen smiled. He knew that she was very frugal. It seemed that she didn't know the true strength of him as the director of the Shen Nei.
The agent quickly recommended another unit: "How about this one? It's open from north to south, and the layout is square."
Xiao Yichen and Qiao Chu carefully studied the floor plan and discussed every detail.
"This balcony is nice. Chenchen can bask in the sun and read a book there." Qiao Chu said.
"But the bedroom seems a bit small, and Chenchen has a lot of things. The kitchen is also small." Xiao Yichen expressed his opinion.
In this way, they looked at one house after another and finally found a suitable one. Qiao Chu was still a little nervous. They had already chosen a western-style house, and Xiao Yichen said he would pay in full. The agent smiled from ear to ear and became more attentive.
After buying the house, Xiao Yichen started to decorate it, and Qiao Chu didn't have to worry about it at all.
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