Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 188

Shen Guining looked up at Qu Yanci, their eyes met for a moment, and the corners of her lips curved slightly.

"They're such a perfect match." The old lady squinted and carefully examined the photo on the marriage certificate. She couldn't help but sigh, "I must say, marriage certificates these days are really good. Unlike in our time, when we only had a paper certificate, which we've probably lost somewhere long ago."

The old man retorted, "Who said it was lost? It's perfectly fine in my study."

"Really?" the old lady muttered. "No wonder I couldn't find it anywhere; it turns out you hid it."

It's clear that the two elders had a very good relationship when they were young. They often bicker now and seem to dislike each other, but their affection remains the same.

A sumptuous dinner was prepared, mostly dishes that Shen Guining liked to eat.

He takes good care of her every time he comes back.

"Ningning, eat more, you're so thin." The old lady asked, "Is it because Aci isn't feeding you at home?"

Qu Yanci sat next to him and was inexplicably blamed.

Shen Guining smiled and shook her head, "No, it's just that I have a small appetite."

Nobody takes jokes seriously.

Then, the old lady asked, "What are your wedding plans?"

Qu Yanci replied, "We'll hold it next year, so you don't need to worry about it. We'll take care of everything."

"Alright, you young people can decide for yourselves about your weddings," the old lady reminded her. "But don't forget the proper etiquette. If you're unsure about anything, you can ask me. We can't let Ningning suffer."

Qu Yanci nodded, "Mm."

Shen Guining lowered her head and scooped up some soup to drink. The fish maw and white fungus soup, specially stewed in the kitchen, was rich, sweet, and delicious, filling her taste buds.

My heart was enveloped in a feeling of satisfaction.

She will have a family now. Since she can remember, she has hardly ever felt true "love". The so-called family affection is all hypocrisy. The Shen family has never been her home.

After dinner, we went to the living room to eat fruit and watch TV.

Qu Yanci received a phone call and went outside to answer it.

Shen Guining was chatting with the old lady.

She suddenly remembered something and asked, "Grandma, do you have any photos of Aci when he was little?" "Yes, but not many. There's nothing I can do. He never cooperated when taking pictures as a child, and he never showed any expression. He's nothing like Xiaoqi, who smiles in front of the camera." Ms. Tan complained, "Although they are twins, their personalities and preferences are completely different."

The maid went to the old lady's room and brought the photo album for Shen Guining to see.

When Qu Yanci returned after finishing his phone call, he saw two ladies sitting side by side on the sofa, chatting and laughing.

Shen Guining pointed to a blurry photo and smiled, saying, "This outfit is so cute."

“I remember I bought this for him, but he didn’t like wearing it and looked disgusted.” The old lady’s eyes crinkled with laughter. “He’s always liked to wear simple clothes since he was little, he doesn’t want anything fancy. He was so boring at such a young age.”

Qu Yanci approached and sat down next to Shen Guining. "Grandma, you're talking badly about me again."

“What bad things you’re saying? This is the truth.” The old lady said to Shen Guining with a smile, “The children you two have in the future must look like you, not like him, otherwise it will be too boring.”

Qu Yanci chimed in, "Yes, it's good that she's like you, she pleases you."

Ms. Tan nodded. "Of course."

Shen Guining smiled faintly.
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The matter of obtaining the marriage certificate has not yet been announced to the public.

Qu Yanci and Shen Guining both dislike excessive public attention to their private affairs.

The day Shen Guining returned to the theater, the troupe was exceptionally lively, with her colleagues warmly surrounding her to offer their condolences.

"Guining, it's been so long! You're finally back!"

"We feel really unaccustomed to your absence."

"Is your foot injury completely healed?"

"Can you perform on stage with us this month?"

As the chief, Cai Yingying spoke up generously, "Gui Ning, welcome back."

Shen Guining slightly raised her lips. "Thank you."

She knew very well that some people didn't want her to return to the dance troupe; they just wanted to maintain appearances.

Most of Shen Guining's colleagues in the group have a good relationship with her, and the atmosphere is still very good despite not seeing each other for so long.