144: Chapter 144 My own wife, why am I in such a hurry?

This was a death trap question, and there was only one answer.

Zhao Yang smiled slightly, moved his lips towards Jiang Nan, and silently mouthed two words: "Happy."

Throughout the meal, Du Lanxin could not stop smiling.

Whenever her gaze swept over Zhao Yang and Jiang Nan, her eyes were always crinkled with smiles.

Zhao Yang knew that his mother was getting a bit carried away.

Especially Lin Xuecen, a veteran in the business world; she knew how to flatter people in a way that was both subtle and comfortable.

His mother had farmed her whole life, so it was perfectly normal for her to be led by the nose after just a few words from President Lin.

Zhao Yang thought back to his past life; because he hadn't succeeded, his mother had worried along with him.

In her fifties, she was already hunched over, looking as aged as someone in their seventies.

Looking at his mother now, with her straight back and full of vitality, Zhao Yang felt a bit dazed.

Everything felt just like a dream.

In this life, he had to make up for everything he owed his mother in the last one.

Thinking of this, a sense of pride surged in his heart.

Family background and status were not important.

What was important was to make the people who loved him and the people he loved happy.

He filled his glass and held it up with both hands:

"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Lin, Mom, I truly love Nannan and want to spend my whole life with her."

"After the New Year's holiday, I want to go and get our marriage certificate with her. I hope you will give us your blessing!"

This was exactly the attitude Lin Xuecen wanted from Zhao Yang, and she immediately squinted her eyes with a smile.

"Good, good. You two focus on your own affairs; I will help you prepare for the wedding."

This caught Jiang Nan off guard, and she quietly shot Zhao Yang a glare:

"You've gotten used to launching surprise attacks during interrogations recently, so you're trying that trick on me too, aren't you?"

Jiang Yunheng saw Jiang Nan's expression and couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled, asking in a deep voice:

"Nannan, what is your opinion?"

Jiang Nan quickly picked up her tea and stood beside Zhao Yang.

"I will toast the three elders with tea instead of wine. Zhao Yang's intention is my intention."

A trace of disappointment flickered in Jiang Yunheng's heart; his family's fine cabbage had been completely rooted up.

But as long as his daughter felt happy, that was better than anything else.

He smiled and raised his glass: "I wish you two a better and better life in the future."

After the meal, Zhao Yang and Jiang Nan took Du Lanxin to the hotel to rest.

On the way to take Zhao Yang back to his dormitory, Jiang Nan pouted:

"Zhao Yang, you rascal!"

Zhao Yang sat in the passenger seat and looked at her, puzzled: "Why do you say that?"

"You haven't even officially proposed to me!"

"As long as we truly love each other, the form isn't important."

Jiang Nan held the steering wheel and turned her head to meet his gaze:

"Comrade Zhao Yang, you were just pleading with both sets of parents. Have you thought about the feelings of the person actually involved—me?"

Zhao Yang knew that Jiang Nan also hoped, like other girls, that the person she liked would passionately propose to her.

He smiled: "Officer Jiang, this is my first offense and I have no experience. Can you give me a chance?"

A smile played on the corners of Jiang Nan's mouth: "I'll let you off this time, but I'll be watching your future performance."

After New Year's Day, Jiang Nan was indeed transferred to the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Jianghan Province Public Security Department.

She served as the Deputy Director of the Technical Center, specifically responsible for the construction of the DNA sample database.

After taking up the new post, everything started from scratch, and the work was incredibly complicated.

Zhao Yang asked Jiang Nan out several times before the two finally met at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

From afar, Jiang Nan saw Zhao Yang, dressed in a crisp suit and holding flowers, standing in the center of the square in front of the marriage registration office.

Behind him stood several people, both men and women, holding party poppers in their hands.

She recognized two of them: Zheng Beichen and Gao Yan from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection; they were old acquaintances.

She rubbed her eyes in disbelief; this guy was making it quite formal.

Seeing Jiang Nan walking over, Zhao Yang quickly went up to meet her, handed her the flowers, and then took out a diamond ring from his jacket pocket.

He knelt on one knee and looked up with a sincere expression:

"Jiang Nan, from the first time I saw you at a crime scene, I knew I was done for—I'd fallen for you for the rest of my life."

Jiang Nan feigned reserve and looked at him calmly, wanting to see how he would sweet-talk his way through the rest.

"I love how heroic you look in your police uniform, I love how serious you look when you frown in thought, and I love even more the way your eyes shine."

"Today, in front of old colleagues and new ones, I, Zhao Yang, solemnly propose to you."

Zhao Yang held up the diamond ring in his hand, which refracted fine rays of light under the winter sun.

"Jiang Nan, will you marry me?"

Gao Yan was so envious that her eyes filled with tears, and she was the first to shout out:

"Officer Jiang, marry him!"

"Jiang Nan, don't hesitate! If I were a woman, I would have snatched him up long ago!" Zheng Beichen also chimed in to stir up excitement.

Gao Wenbo turned on a portable player and started playing "I'm Marrying You Tomorrow," while Zhou Fei, Sun Peng, Chen Xiaotong, and others hummed along to the music.

Looking at Zhao Yang's sincere and expectant eyes, Jiang Nan was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears.

She sniffled, her voice thick with emotion:

"Zhao Yang, I do!"

She gently pulled Zhao Yang up and extended her left hand:

"Where's the ring? Aren't you going to put it on me yet?"

In an instant, all the party poppers at the scene were set off.

Colorful ribbons and sequins rained down from the sky, drifting around the two of them.

Zhao Yang couldn't control his emotions and pulled Jiang Nan tightly into his arms.

Before the ribbons had completely settled, Zheng Beichen's voice rang out:

"Zhao Yang, at a time like this, wouldn't it be inappropriate if you didn't kiss her?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Nan blushed.

This girl was particularly shy when there were many people around.

But Zhao Yang's shameless tactics were unmatched; he waved his hand at Zheng Beichen and chuckled:

"Why should I be in a rush for my own wife?"

Then he took Jiang Nan and turned around, "Let's go, Officer Jiang, let's get the certificate!"

Jiang Nan felt a bit dizzy as she walked side-by-side with him toward the door of the marriage registration office.

The winter sun shone down warmly, stretching their shadows very, very long.

...

Just as the staff of the Economic Division returned to the office, Deputy Division Chief Liu Jianguo walked over.

"Zhao Yang, once is enough for this kind of thing. Don't let it happen again."

Zhao Yang just greeted him and then easily led everyone in the office away.

Thinking of his influence, Liu Jianguo felt very uncomfortable.

Although he had already sent his well-wishes, Liu Jianguo still wanted to establish his authority as a leader.

Zhao Yang was just about to say that there wouldn't be a next time, but Zhou Fei spoke up first:

"Division Chief Liu, today is Section Chief Zhao's big day as he gets his marriage certificate. Could you please not be a killjoy?"

Although there was a smile on Zhou Fei's face, his tone was clearly filled with dissatisfaction.

He knew about Zhao Yang's background, so naturally, the one he wanted to butter up was Zhao Yang, not Liu Jianguo.

Liu Jianguo was stunned; what was going on?

Shouldn't Zhou Fei be wary of Zhao Yang? How did he end up on his side?

However, he didn't dare to offend Zhou Fei, as he was still counting on his father to help him get promoted to a full Division Chief position.

Liu Jianguo forced a smile onto his face, "Congratulations, Section Chief Zhao. You didn't say anything earlier; look at this mess..."

Zhao Yang smiled, "I didn't dare to disturb the leadership; it was just us young colleagues having some fun together."

Liu Jianguo nodded, walked to the center of the office, and raised his voice:

"Regarding the project you submitted earlier, that is, the proposal on future industrial development directions."

"After it was issued by the General Office, the Provincial Planning Commission and the Economic and Trade Commission had very strong objections!"