The press conference went smoothly, except that the manager broke into a cold sweat for Qianxun, worried she might misspeak since it was her first time attending such an event.
As it turned out, Qianxun performed quite well, and the worry was unnecessary.
The manager was personally selected by Gu Liancheng for Qianxun. With extensive experience, he has groomed many artists from newcomers to top stars.
The manager firmly believed that with the right time, place, and people, it would be unreasonable if Qianxun didnāt become famous in the future!
Backstage, only Xiao Man and Qianxun remained.
"Say, Little Qianxun, we just parted ways like that the other day. You two proposed and got your marriage license; isnāt that a bit too fast?"
The two got their license on Saturday, and since no one noticed, they quietly enjoyed a delightful weekend for two. They only announced the big news on Monday morning when everyone else was back at work.
Xiao Manās smartphone was on, displaying Gu Lianchengās Weibo post which she hadnāt finished reading.
She looked down, smiled, and said, "This looks truly blissful."
Qianxun also leaned over to look and nodded with a smile, "Sister Man, you know whatās funny? The person who took our photos was the same one from before. Initially, he remarked that we looked like a couple, yet to him, it seemed like we were together yet apart. He recognized Gu Liancheng then but didnāt dare say anything, afraid of losing his job."
"Oh..." Xiao Man nodded and suddenly asked, "Does the civil affairs bureau work on Saturdays?"
"It just so happened to be open. I donāt know why, but since it was, we went."
Xiao Man mused with a grin, "Well, thatās... even if Earth were to be destroyed, heād find a Superman to stand in first, tear up your certificate, and then discuss!"
Qianxun felt embarrassed: "Itās not that exaggerated..."
Xiao Man stared at the photo for a long while, as if lost in thought, murmuring, "How wonderful..."
"What?" Qianxun didnāt listen carefully.
"Nothing much, just that this photo is really well-taken, and you two look great together. Youāll be happy."
Qianxun nodded, "Thatās what I think too. Weāve already faced our trials, and now weāre finally together."
Thereās still a long life ahead, and anything could happen.
She didnāt want to think about possibilities like the seven-year itch or other changes.
No need to worry prematurely about things that hadnāt happened.
If they did happen, they would just let nature take its course.
For now, all she needed to do was cherish the present.
"Is the wedding set? Youāve already got the license, all he owes you now is a perfect wedding."
"I donāt really want a wedding; I find it tiring."
Xiao Man thought for a moment and then nodded with a smile, "Thatās true. Weddings are exhausting with all those repetitive procedures. Even watching them tires me."
"Sister Man, youāve been with Mr. Li for so long, have you thought about getting married?"
"Me and Mr. Li?" Xiao Man looked up, glanced at her, and smiled as she shook her head, "Weāre not in a marriage kind of relationship."
Qianxunās smile suddenly faltered.
Not?
Realizing she might have asked something inappropriate, just as Qianxun started to feel sorry, Xiao Man patted her hand, "Donāt mind it. Iām fine. Iāve never thought about marrying him. Itās impossible for us."
A "Why?" almost escaped her lips.
Could it be...
Was she being cautious about Li Sinianās identity?
But if he truly wanted to marry her, he would surely protect her well, wouldnāt he? After all these years, there has been no issue, right?