Chapter 322 - 256: Marriage Alliance

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"Beep, beep beep."

Several fire trucks’ lights approached, once again lighting up the night.

Car 1 and Number 2 vehicle formed an eight-shaped rush and quickly enclosed on both sides of Bai Ling, who stood there shocked.

People on the truck shouted, "Aunt Bai Ling, don’t go! We’re back!"

Number 3 vehicle also slowly rolled in, and atop it stood Hao Chengbin in a Firefighting Combat Suit, holding a bouquet of roses, looking like a deity under the spotlight.

Bai Ling covered her mouth again, her eyes brimming with tears.

Next to her, Yang Shaoqing hurriedly ran to the Garage, flustered, fetching a veil.

"Aunt Bai Ling, put this on!"

Yang Shaoqing placed the veil behind Bai Ling, who was dressed in a white shirt and white trousers, making her resemble a bride at that moment.

Hao Chengbin was also shocked by Bai Ling’s beauty for two seconds before standing atop the truck and started his heartfelt proposal again:

"Bai Ling, you once told me you liked Sun Wukong who rides the colorful clouds, I’m not Sun Wukong, I don’t have his golden armor, only this Combat Uniform. But, I am willing to use my life to protect you!

You are a police officer, your job is as busy and dangerous as mine. In the future, I am willing to share household chores, do laundry and cook for us, and I definitely won’t be a... ’waiting-for-food’ man!

Bai Ling, will you marry me?"

"Marry him! Marry him! Marry him!" The surrounding crowd shouted excitedly.

But next to Bai Ling, Yang Shaoqing grumbled, "Who proposes while standing on top of something? Get down here! Propose face to face!"

Hao Chengbin on the truck laughed too.

These were all lines from Fang Huai’s script.

However, this Little Yang really could act! As expected of someone who studied art!

"Alright! I’m coming down!"

Hao Chengbin descended the stairs at the back of the truck.

From inside the building, two photographers emerged, carrying cameras, starting to record the scene from different angles.

At the same time, Fang Huai, who had been stealthily observing the situation from the cafeteria entrance with a Two-Way Radio, also shouldered his guitar and came out.

The Music from the guitar filled the air.

"Emmm...

The warm spring flowers take away the sadness of winter

The gentle breeze brings a romantic atmosphere

Every love song suddenly becomes meaningful

And at this moment, I suddenly see you..."

It turned out to be the well-known song "Today You’re Going to Marry Me."

Hao Chengbin was taken aback.

Wasn’t this guy supposed to write him a special song?

He had heard this song many times before! Just two days ago, he heard it playing in a two-dollar shop!

Damn it, cutting corners!

No wonder he wouldn’t let him listen while practicing the song!

Nevertheless, in his heart, Hao Chengbin didn’t really blame him; he felt the song was quite fitting for the occasion.

It was a pop song, not bad, not bad.

Hao Chengbin slowly walked up to Bai Ling, her eyes tearful, and once again scooped out the ring box from his Firefighting Combat Suit, opening it.

Inside was a simple and unadorned little diamond ring.

Once more, Hao Chengbin said with deep emotion:

"Bai Ling, I’m very poor, I can only afford this small diamond ring, but I don’t feel like I deserve it. If you give me a chance, I will definitely save up money. After I’m discharged, I will earn money and give you all that is good. Will you marry me?"

In Bai Ling’s eyes, there was both sparkle and entanglement.

In these waves of Music, what should have been a joyous conclusion for everyone turned out different.

She hesitated.

"Cheng Bin... the housework and life you spoke of earlier depend on... having a house. Only with a house can we have a home... Do you understand?

If you are not confident, I... I think I temporarily can’t accept your proposal."

With that, without taking the ring from his hands, she covered her mouth and ran out of the Squadron.

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

Hao Chengbin’s body stiffened abruptly.

He even didn’t dare turn his head to look at Bai Ling’s retreating figure.

He had three cards in his pocket, including what Fang Huai gave him and all his savings.

He had planned to tell Bai Ling the good news as soon as she agreed: Tomorrow, they would look at houses together.

But now... he no longer knew whether to tell Bai Ling.

The person had left.

Fang Huai’s Music stopped too, and he came over wide-eyed, yelling:

"What the hell, why did she leave?"

The others, seeing Hao Chengbin’s dumbfounded expression, dared not answer.

"Are you okay, squad leader?" Fang Huai touched Hao Chengbin’s back with concern.

Fang Huai finally turned around, locking eyes with a busy Fang Huai, and after swallowing hard against the tremendous ache in his heart, shook his head and said:

"It’s fine, this is just fate..."

"Beep!" A small truck pulled up at the entrance.

On it, there was also a piano.

Fang Huai turned, waved at the truck, and directed it to a spot in front of everyone:

"Buddy, right here! Thanks a lot!"

Cao Yi, frowning, walked up and slapped Fang Huai, whispering:

"What’s with the piano? Tell him to drag it away quickly, don’t set it down!"

Fang Huai remained silent, quietly waiting for the workers to set down the piano, and amidst everyone’s perplexed expressions, he patted Hao Chengbin’s back and said with a smile:

"No worries, the real proposal is starting now, liven up a bit!"

Hao Chengbin was bewildered: "What... what?"

Fang Huai ignored him, waving at a black sedan that had been parked on the side of the road.

From the car, two lively old gentlemen and an old lady emerged from the rear row and approached the Squadron.

The passenger who got out with them was also a police officer, who took out a Two-Way Radio and called out.

Not far away, blue lights flashed, but without any sirens.

Five or six police cars with flashing lights approached and quickly entered the Squadron, encircling the fire truck in the middle.

Hurriedly, Fang Huai instructed the cameramen: "Record the people, record the people, not the cars!"

Police cars and fire trucks are different, they can’t be used for a marriage proposal, except that these days the regulations are a bit looser. It was only because Aunt Bai Ling’s leadership at the District Public Security Bureau heard about proposals being made in the Fire Brigade and was willing to take a risk for his subordinate, that he agreed to come.

Everyone was flabbergasted.

"What’s happening? Huh? What’s happening?" Cao Yi urgently asked Fang Huai, pulling at him.

Fang Huai smiled, "Isn’t this a marriage proposal?"

A bunch of people in plain clothes got off the vehicle and surrounded Hao Chengbin.

Yang Shaoqing also walked over to the piano and sat down.

One of the spotlights shone on her.

She was like a fairy descended to earth.

Fang Huai picked up the guitar that was set aside and began to play.

The prelude at this moment was not as lively as before but light and pleasant to the ears.

Fang Huai started singing with his slightly magnetic voice:

"I found a love

for me. (I found a love for me.)"

"Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead. (Honey, just dive right in and follow my lead.)"

"Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet. (I found a girl who is beautiful and sweet.)"

"I never knew you were the someone waiting for me. (I never knew you were the one waiting for me.)"

"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, a song that has witnessed countless proposals at his concerts, was the song Fang Huai had prepared for Hao Chengbin.

Bai Ling got out of the car, ran up to the two elders, took an arm of each, and walked up to Hao Chengbin, who was about to cry, and said with a smile amidst the gentle music:

"Chengbin, this is my dad, this is my mom."

At that moment, as the guitar chords ended, Yang Shaoqing’s piano combined with her professional and melodious singing floated into the chorus.

"Cause we were just kids when we fell in love..."

This singing voice was much clearer than before, beautiful and melodious; without the current circumstances, many would have already been applauding.

Bai Ling also took out a ring from the pocket of her white trousers, kneeled on one knee, and said to the panting Hao Chengbin:

"Chengbin, we don’t have a house, but don’t look down on me, I don’t have one either, but I am willing to work hard with you.

I work at the District Public Security Bureau, my job is not as dangerous as yours, nor as busy, I am willing to wash clothes, cook, and manage the household for you.

You were afraid my parents wouldn’t agree, but today they are here, they’ve been at the Squadron’s gate, watching you propose to me.

I want you to let go of all your worries, marry me, will you?

Will you become my husband?"

The two elders also looked at Hao Chengbin and nodded.

"As long as you’re good to her and she’s happy, you two should have a good life together..."

"Bai Ling is strong-willed and forthright, just like me. Hao... Chengbin, I have no other demand; in the future, you must be loyal to her and not deceive her."

Hao Chengbin, completely stunned, nodded again and again.

Immediately, the surroundings burst into excitement and applause began to rise.

She is indeed a policewoman! She managed to turn the tables on the proposal!

"Great! Sister-in-law is so beautiful!"

"Beautiful person, beautifully done!"

"Quick, quick, say yes to her!"

From the police side, there was a mix of jealousy and admiration.

"Ah, our police flower... another one taken away by the Fire Brigade!"

"Today is a union between our District Public Security Bureau and the Fire Brigade’s Special Duty Team! Don’t talk nonsense!"

"Haha, didn’t we come today to support Sister Bai?"

Hao Chengbin, a big man, could no longer hold back his tears and shouted:

"Bai Ling! I will! I am willing to marry you!"

As he spoke, he helped her up, lifted her in his arms, and raised her high.

"Yes!!"

Applause echoed.

Fang Huai watched happily from the side.

That’s more like it! Just proposed, and such a big event unfolded, not even shedding a tear as if it was just a procedure!

It’s after having lost and regained that one truly learns to cherish, right?

After listening to Hao Chengbin’s words this morning, he had Yang Shaoqing come over and call Aunt Bai Ling in front of him.

Bai Ling was thrilled to know Hao Chengbin was going to propose.

But after hearing Fang Huai’s embellished description of Hao Chengbin’s concern about "hating that he couldn’t make her happy," together they came up with the plan for Bai Ling to reverse propose to him, to unlock his deep insecurities.

Fang Huai was quite proud.

Joking aside, a proposal directed by the master Fang himself, how could there be room for failure? Both parties in the proposal had to be my people!

"Water cannon! Follow the process!" Fang Huai spotted the last irregularity and called out loudly.

According to the original plan, after a successful proposal, there should have been a water misting set up by Car 3.

But everyone had been too engrossed to notice.

At this point, Sun Jingwu, the driver, let out an "Oh!" and turned on the vehicle’s water cannon.

Already set to blossom, the water cannon showered the scene with rain.

Someone also handed Hao Chengbin a black umbrella prepared in advance; he opened it to shield Bai Ling from the rain.

People around cheered and applauded.

Romance was the theme of the day.

But something about the atmosphere felt off!

It was a bit sour...

And somewhat stinky!

Fang Huai sniffed and immediately charged through the rain towards Yang Shaoqing, yelling:

"Damn it! If it’s just rain, let it rain, but why did the foam come out too??"

Upon hearing this, Sun Jingwu’s expression changed.

"Damn it! The last time we used foam, it wasn’t rinsed out! Some foam residue remained in the water outlet! I said we needed a rehearsal! Fang Huai said it wasn’t necessary!"

The surroundings exploded into chaos.

"My goodness..."

In an instant, the crowd scattered.

Hao Chengbin, still holding the umbrella, quickly took Bai Ling towards their elders.

Both were laughing, laughing very happily.