Han Qiuming and Shan Yunmei were watching TV.
Han Zhan came over and said something that completely bewildered both of them.
"Dad, Mom, I want to get married."
Han Qiuming: "???"
Shan Yunmei: "???"
"You want to get married?"
"Thatâs a good thing! Have you and Xiao Jin picked a date?"
Shan Yunmeiâs reaction was quicker than Han Qiumingâs.
After the initial shock, a delighted smile emerged on her face.
But Han Zhanâs next words turned her delight into shock.
"We have, itâs tonight." Han Zhan gritted his teeth and revealed the decision.
Shan Yunmei and Han Qiuming were completely stunned by Han Zhanâs decision.
Who gets married so hastily?
Flash wedding?
Shan Yunmei suddenly stood up from the sofa, looked at Han Zhan seriously, and asked, "Xiaozhan, tell me the truth."
As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced back at Han Zhanâs room.
A deliberately lowered voice came from Shan Yunmei.
"Did you... did you not use protection, and now Xiao Jin is pregnant?"
"Pfft!" Han Qiuming spat out a mouthful of water.
He looked at his wife in shock, then at his son when he came to his senses.
Truly, one daring to think, one daring to do?
"Mom! What are you saying?" Han Zhan immediately denied, "Sheâs not pregnant yet."
He directly refuted the latter part of Shan Yunmeiâs two assumptions.
"Then why do you have to choose to get married tonight? Shouldnât we invite our relatives, friends, classmates, and also Xiao Jinâs family and friends?"
"No need!" Han Zhan insisted.
"How can that be? Without the blessings and witnesses of family and friends, you guys..."
Shan Yunmei still wanted to lecture a bit.
"Alright." Han Qiuming suddenly interrupted her.
Usually henpecked at home, Han Qiuming showed his family ranking.
But just then, he interrupted Shan Yunmei.
"Xiaozhan has grown up, heâs no longer a child, he knows what he can and cannot do."
Seeing Shan Yunmei look at him puzzled, Han Qiuming explained.
"If they want to get married today, then they will get married today. Whomever they want to invite to witness, they will invite."
"Weâre old now, the future belongs to the young ones."
It seemed like Han Qiuming had been mulling over these words for a while, and only today found the opportunity to say them.
Han Zhan was hearing these heartfelt words from Han Qiuming for the first time.
He pursed his lips slightly and didnât speak immediately.
Shan Yunmei gave Han Qiuming a sideways glance but unusually didnât say much.
"Dad, Mom." Han Zhan adjusted his expression, detached from his emotions, and solemnly said, "I indeed have my reasons for choosing to get married today, but forgive me, I canât tell you what they are."
"But, please do believe that my decision wasnât impulsive, but carefully thought out."
Han Zhanâs earnest assurance finally convinced Shan Yunmei and Han Qiuming.
They understood their child.
He was never someone who acted recklessly.
From kindergarten to college graduation, he was always considered an outstanding student by others.
Hearing his explanation, both no longer insisted, nodding in agreement.
Seeing Shan Yunmei and Han Qiuming relent, Han Zhan felt confident and continued:
"You agree?"
"Yes, we agree."
"Great, Iâll let Xiao Jin and Nuannuan know that you agreed!"
"Wait?!" Shan Yunmei and Han Qiuming shouted in unison to stop him.
"I take back what I said earlier, I think itâs still better to keep my fate in my own hands!"
After saying that, Han Qiuming glanced at his fist, the size of a sandbag.
...
Han Zhan walked into the room, face bruised and swollen.
"All done."
"Uncle and Auntie, they agreed?"
"Are you kidding me? When I handle things, is there any room for refusal?"
If your face wasnât swollen, such words might have been more believable.
Han Zhan turned to Nuannuan and asked, "What counts as completing a wedding?"
"Just follow this worldâs procedures. As long as the world acknowledges it, then itâs complete."
"This worldâs procedures..." Han Zhan recalled, having already made up his mind.
He snapped his fingers.
Under the powers of the Nuwa Stone of Heavenly Origin, small white and pale blue lights appeared out of thin air from the world, slowly enveloping Gongyang Jin and Nuannuan.
A white wedding dress appeared on Gongyang Jin, as someone who knew her inside out, the wedding dress Han Zhan made fit perfectly, accentuating her flawless figure.
Nuannuan wore a pale blue outfit, highlighting her gentle and charming demeanor under the fresh color.
Like a warm spring day, intoxifying.
This outfit was also perfectly tailored, making one admire Han Zhanâs skills in measuring sizes.
Once they were both dressed, the entire room seemed brighter.
Han Zhan snapped his fingers again.
A sharp-looking high-end suit appeared on him.
"In my world, there are three steps needed to complete a wedding as I understand."
"They are taking wedding photos, getting a marriage certificate, and witnessing by elders and addressing as new kin."
"So now, letâs start with the first step. Bob!"
Han Zhan called out, and soon, Bob in the computer responded.
With a tone full of indignation coming from the computerâs speakers, Bob said, "Youâre actually asking a dignified Intelligent Mechanical Life to be your photographer?!"
Despite saying this, Bob quickly started taking pictures for Han Zhan and them.
Given Bobâs powerful abilities as an Intelligent Mechanical Life, using it for photography was indeed overkill.
Each photo taken by Bob was perfect in terms of angle, color adjustment, and lighting.
With the computerâs built-in function, it provided a complete photo shooting and editing service.
Next was obtaining the certificate.
Due to Han Zhan and their social level, the process to obtain the certificate was surprisingly smooth.
When they returned home, Han Qiuming and Shan Yunmei were already seated in their positions.
"Dad, Mom, Iâve married your daughter-in-law, are you happy?"
And it was a double portion.
Seeing the two elders both happy yet unsure how to react, a smile appeared on Han Zhanâs face.
Even though he knew his parents must have hoped to see him have a grand wedding.
Unfortunately, not everything can go as wished.
Han Zhan inwardly apologized to his parents.
"Happy, happy!" Shan Yunmei nodded repeatedly, tears shimmering at the corners of her eyes, "Come, each take a big red envelope! Hold on to them!"
After handing out congratulatory money, the form of address also changed.
All three steps were completed.
But why hasnât his status changed at all?
While pondering, Han Zhan suddenly realized.
It seemed there was still one most vital step to complete the marriage!
The wedding night!