Chapter 115: Anyway, We're Already Married, What's There to Fear!

When Zhang Xiaoli mentioned the dowry, the atmosphere at the scene became a bit awkward.

Seeing this, Xie Fenglan hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed Zhang Xiaoli's arm, and said, "Lili, don't you worry about the dowry. Mom definitely won't treat you unfairly. On the day of your wedding, Mom will make sure you have a grand ceremony. Besides, your dad and I only have Xiaojun as a son; won't everything we have eventually be yours?"

Once Xie Fenglan said this, Zhou Yue, who was standing to the side, became a bit displeased.

She felt a sense of grievance in her heart.

What did she mean by "everything will be theirs"? What about her, the daughter? Was she born for nothing?

However, today was her younger brother Zhou Xiaojun's big day, and she knew she couldn't be petty at a time like this. The top priority was still to get the two of them to register their marriage first.

Hearing Xie Fenglan say this, Zhang Xiaoli seemed to be swayed. She nodded reluctantly and said, "Alright then, since you've put it that way, Mom, let's go get the certificate first."

"Yes, yes, yes, get the certificate first, get the certificate first!"

"Lili, Mom knows you are a reasonable and good child. Don't worry, our family will definitely not treat you unfairly!"

"Let's go, let's go, let's get in early so we don't have to wait in line!"

……

Seeing that Zhang Xiaoli had finally relented, the whole family joyfully surrounded her and prepared to head toward the Civil Affairs Bureau.

However, Zhang Xiaoli seemed to remember something and stopped in her tracks.

"Oh right, there is one more thing..." Zhang Xiaoli said, appearing somewhat hesitant.

Seeing this, the Zhou Family immediately became nervous again.

"Mom, that... what ended up happening with that matter?" Zhang Xiaoli looked at Xie Fenglan and asked with some hesitation.

"What matter?" Xie Fenglan feigned ignorance.

In truth, seeing the expression on Zhang Xiaoli's face, she had already guessed that she wanted to ask about this. She had originally wanted to gloss over it, but she hadn't expected that she wouldn't be able to avoid it in the end.

"It's about last time, what that female police officer said. Doesn't that woman have a disease? How is Xiaojun?" Zhang Xiaoli asked, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Oh, that matter... *cough*, they already said it's nothing. Xiaojun is young and strong, what could possibly be wrong?" Xie Fenglan brushed it off.

"Are you sure it's nothing?" Zhang Xiaoli was a bit skeptical and turned her head to look at Zhou Xiaojun.

Zhou Xiaojun's gaze flickered, and he stammered for a long time without being able to say a word.

Seeing this, Zhou Yue grew anxious and stepped forward, saying, "Lili, don't worry. We've already asked the hospital. Although that disease sounds scary, as long as you take precautions, generally nothing will happen."

Zhou Yue played a trick; she spoke vaguely, and at first glance, it sounded as if Zhou Xiaojun had already taken precautions.

If Zhang Xiaoli discovered later that Zhou Xiaojun was infected, she could explain that she had meant for them to take precautions after they were married.

It must be said that Zhou Yue was quite cunning.

"Oh, alright then." Zhang Xiaoli hesitated for a moment and nodded lightly, as if she had been convinced.

Zhou Yue and Xie Fenglan were overjoyed. The two exchanged glances with Zhou Xiaojun, then each grabbed one of Zhang Xiaoli's arms, as if "escorting" her, and quickly entered the hall of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

There weren't as many people waiting to register in the hall as they had imagined; they didn't have to wait long at all before they began the process.

While the paperwork was being processed, the whole family waited in the hall, chatting as they waited.

"That was too close just now; she almost figured it out."

"This kid Xiaojun, he drops the ball at critical moments. I told you, just fool her a little, what was so hard about that!"

"Alright, alright, both of you keep your voices down. Are you afraid Xiaoli won't hear you?"

……

"Are you participating in the free pre-marital medical exam?" the doctor in the white coat asked inside the examination room.

"We are," Zhang Xiaoli said without hesitation.

"Huh? We have to do this too? There's no need, right?" Zhou Xiaojun, standing to the side, hesitated.

"Why not check? It's free." As Zhang Xiaoli said this, she signed the papers and went off to get examined.

Zhou Xiaojun was stunned; he hadn't expected this.

"Will it be discovered?" Zhou Xiaojun watched as Zhang Xiaoli finished her exam, feeling worried inside.

"The results will take a few days to come out. You can also check them directly on your phone," the doctor said.

"Alright, thank you," Zhang Xiaoli said politely.

Zhou Xiaojun let out a long sigh of relief; as long as the results didn't come out immediately, it was fine.

When he saw the bright red marriage certificate in his hand, the heavy stone in Zhou Xiaojun's heart finally fell to the ground.

The Zhou Family was also full of joy; having married such a beautiful and wealthy daughter-in-law, their son would have a blessed life ahead.

"Wife, you look so beautiful today!" Coming out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Zhou Xiaojun said with a grin, and then couldn't help but reach out to grab Zhang Xiaoli's arm.

The latter dodged with a quick movement and glared at Zhou Xiaojun.

"Zhou Xiaojun, just talk, don't get handsy, alright? I already told you, I won't let you touch me until after the wedding ceremony!" Zhang Xiaoli said sternly.

"No need to be so serious, we're already married," Zhou Xiaojun said, still grinning.

"That doesn't matter. I'm telling you, Zhou Xiaojun, you have to respect me! After we're married, you have to listen to me, otherwise I'll divorce you!" Zhang Xiaoli said angrily.

"Pah, pah, pah, don't talk about divorce. Xiaoli, today is such a happy day, we shouldn't be saying things like that," Xie Fenglan hurriedly said from the side.

"Yes, yes, yes, this is a joyous occasion. And, uh, Xiaoli, let's find a nice place for the whole family to have a good meal at noon today. Your mom even prepared a gift for you," Zhou Dakui also chimed in from the side.

"Mom, Dad, I really can't today. I've already made arrangements with General Manager. I have to go to the company as soon as the paperwork is done; there's so much to do. We can eat anytime. Mom, Dad, Sis, I'm leaving first," Zhang Xiaoli said, then immediately raised her hand to hail a taxi, got in, and left.

"This... is she going to see Lin Dazhi again?"

"What kind of lousy company is so busy?"

"Xiaojun, you need to have a good talk with your wife later. Why does a woman need to be out and about all day? A woman should focus on the home!"

……

Listening to his family chattering away, Zhou Xiaojun's head began to throb.

He wasn't happy about it either, but he didn't dare say anything in front of Zhang Xiaoli. He found that his wife's aura was too strong now, and he didn't dare to refute anything she said.

"Uh... there's one thing I forgot to tell you. Just now when we were registering, we did a pre-marital exam. My... that disease... won't it be discovered?" Zhou Xiaojun said worriedly.

"What? A premarital medical exam?"

Upon hearing Zhou Xiaojun's words, Zhou Yue immediately became anxious!

"Zhou Xiaojun, are you stupid? Why would you want to do a premarital medical exam? What if your illness is discovered by Xiaoli?" Zhou Yue said urgently.

"I don't know either. Do they check for that in a premarital exam? I thought it was just to see if she was a virgin," Zhou Xiaojun said with a confused look; he hadn't even finished middle school and truly didn't know the concept of a premarital medical exam.

"You, oh... you're such a grown man, what am I supposed to say to you!" Zhou Yue said angrily.

"It's fine, we've already gotten the marriage certificate anyway, what's there to be afraid of!" Xie Fenglan, who was to the side, had an indifferent expression on her face.