In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 165 Lovers finally get married

Department of Civil Affairs.

Zhao De rushed over in a hurry, and on the way he received a call from someone claiming to be the Lin family's butler, inquiring about Lin Zhiyan's whereabouts.

He said he would help investigate.

As for when it will be found out, that will have to wait until Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan have completed their marriage registration.

When Zhao De arrived at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Department, he was still stunned to see Lin Zhiyan wearing a long black dress.

He wasn't particularly fond of beautiful women, but he had to admit that Lin Zhiyan's outfit was exceptionally beautiful, perfectly showcasing the noble air of a precious daughter.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, Zhao De still couldn't help but curse under his breath, "Damn it."

How come this kid gets all the good things?
Is being good-looking really that useful?!
Lu Zhao, that guy, has thick eyebrows and big eyes; he's definitely a sucker for good looks. If Miss Chen were like Miss Lin, he might just go for it.

Zhao De inwardly complained, but he also understood that the entire Federation couldn't produce ten people like Lu Zhao.

In terms of looks alone, most celebrities can't compare to him, and very few are naturally beautiful.

Otherwise, their own boss's daughter wouldn't have been so crazy back then.

Secondly, ability is the most important factor, determining whether a person is merely a pretty face or a precious gem.

There are many good-looking people and many capable people. The Federation is a vast country with abundant resources, and it has no shortage of good-looking and capable people.

But if you set the appearance to be at Lu Zhao's level and require the same ability as him, then you can count the number of people in the entire Federation on two hands.

Are you serious?

Zhao De approached and noticed that the two didn't seem that intimate. Lin Zhiyan had a sour face, and Lu Zhao also looked unwilling.

In this state, you're still talking about marriage?
Lu Zhao sighed, "I had no choice. She made the request; how could I refuse?"

If it were just Miss Lin being willful, Lu Zhao could refuse. But since she's in trouble, even if the solution is a bit unusual, Lu Zhao will definitely help if he can.

Reluctance does not mean unwillingness; it is precisely because of this unwillingness that helping is even more commendable.

"Humph!"

Lin Zhiyan snorted coldly.

She knew Lu Zhao didn't have deep feelings for her, but she was still annoyed by his attitude.

I'll take you down one day.

Zhao De couldn't understand what young people were thinking these days, but since Lu Zhao had spoken up, he would lend a hand.

Having more friends means having more options, especially since the other party now seems to have a strong momentum.

With merits, abilities, status, and background all in one, only such a person can rise to the top in officialdom and climb step by step to a high position.

You can't be missing any of them, otherwise, with so many capable and meritorious people in the Federation, why should you be able to get promoted?
Zhao De himself said that what he lacked in his early years was a background, and he still lacks one now.

He could rely on Chen Wuhou, but he wasn't the only one under Chen Wuhou's protection; if he wanted to climb higher, he would have to keep working hard.

Maybe ten years from now, Lu Zhao will be able to help me out.

Most importantly, this is a very interesting thing.

The thought of Lin Zhiyan, the apple of the eye of the military commanders, secretly running off to the border region to marry a captain makes one wonder what expressions those military commanders have.

Zhao De entered the Civil Affairs Department and said to the receptionist, "I am Zhao De from the Municipal Enforcement Bureau. Have your leader come out to see me immediately."

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man jogged out. Zhao De gave him a few instructions, and all the non-compliant procedures were made compliant.

Ten minutes later, Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan sat together.

"Could you two move a little closer?"

"Okay, that's it, eggplant."

The staff handed Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan a red-background wedding photo, praising it, "This is the best wedding photo I've taken in years. May we display it at the front desk?"

Zhao De stood to the side, like an elder to the couple, and commented, "Indeed, they look very much like a married couple."

The leader of the Civil Affairs Department said, "Both of them are very handsome, like celebrities."

The staff then brought over the "Application for Marriage Registration Statement" and the "Marriage Registration Review and Processing Form".

Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan signed their names and affixed their fingerprints.

There was supposed to be a swearing-in ceremony, which was a ritualistic part of the process, but it was not mandatory and participation was voluntary.

But Lin Zhiyan refused.

On the one hand, if she makes that request, wouldn't that be making it clear that she wants to get married?

Lin Zhiyan would never admit to liking Lu Zhao; she would make him speak first.

On the other hand, what if Lu Zhao refuses?
Having been rejected after submitting a love letter in college, Lin Zhiyan was left with a deep-seated trauma and a nameless fear about it.

To some extent, this is also why Lin Zhiyan is so determined to make Lu Zhao bow down.

Soon, the two little red books were handed to Lu Zhao and Lin Zhiyan.

The two took the photos and looked at each other. Even someone like Lu Zhao couldn't help but feel emotional.

He wasn't heartless; people's thoughts are always influenced by their environment and status.

Lu Zhao had never thought about marriage, nor could she imagine what her marriage would be like.

Whether in his past life or this one, he has always lived a precarious existence, and he has become accustomed to this life filled with violent activities.

Lin Zhiyan's face remained tense, but her heart was pounding and her ears were bright red.

She smiled faintly, a gentle smile.

"Senior, we got married!"

"Ah."

Lu Zhao looked away, his attitude somewhat indifferent.

It's the same as usual, but it's inappropriate in the current situation.

Lin Zhiyan was slightly taken aback, and then the light in his eyes quickly dimmed.

Liking someone is just a feeling. It could be because of their appearance, family background, interests, or even just a fleeting moment of attraction. All of these can be considered liking someone.

Like the bright moon, it appears pure white and jade-like from afar.

Most people prefer the distant and pristine white moon to the moon as it appears scarred and damaged up close.

As two people grow closer and daily routines fill their lives, their affection will gradually be torn apart.

If they could overcome these hardships in life, then that would be a form of love. But their relationship started from a utilitarian perspective, and Lu Zhao understood that he wouldn't be a good husband.

In Lao Zhang's words, he was too stubborn and too intolerant.

Others rarely feel any favoritism from him as a friend, and partners who need more favoritism will only feel more uncomfortable in his company.

A man whose life is destined to be dominated by violent activities naturally doesn't want to actually start a family.

With this thought in mind, Lu Zhao looked at Lin Zhiyan, who had lowered his head and buried his chin in his chest, and sighed inwardly.

He took the bouquet prepared by the staff and, in front of everyone, with the national emblem hanging on the wall as witness, knelt down on one knee and presented the bouquet.

"Comrade Lin Zhiyan, please marry me."

Lu Zhao regretted kneeling as soon as he did.

He remembered that Li Dongxue had done the same thing back then; she had knitted him a pair of gloves by hand and stuffed them into his drawer on Qixi Festival.

At that time, Lu Zhao received many gifts. He would return the ones with his real name on them and give the ones without his real name to others.

At that time, Lu Zhao was only fourteen years old, but his mental age was not. He would never associate with a teenager.

Li Dongxue was given away anonymously, and since Lu Zhao couldn't find the recipient, he just threw it in the trash.

The little girl cried as she rummaged through the trash can.

Lu Zhao was really at his wit's end, and out of a moment of pity, he put it on his hand. Then for the next six years, he received free sweaters, scarves, and gloves every year.

Lin Zhiyan gazed at those phoenix eyes that still held little emotion; the face was as cold as when it had rejected him years ago.

She knew Lu Zhao wasn't being sincere, and she understood that she couldn't make him say those words from the bottom of his heart right now.

But she still showed a bright smile, which made the light dim for a moment.

She nodded slightly and said, "Yes."

Lu Zhao wasn't sincere, so he didn't need Lin Zhiyan to be sincere.

Zhao De clapped his hands, and the people around him followed suit, the applause gradually becoming more unified, congratulating the birth of a couple who were not so much in love.

At this moment, the Lin family's butler arrived late and happened to witness this scene, his jaw almost dropping to the ground.

Upon learning that Lin Zhiyan had gone to Fang City, he used his connections to urgently book a plane ticket and rushed over. If it weren't for Chief Liu's orders, the butler wouldn't have been in such a hurry.

After all, his young mistress was quite easy to manage; she often didn't need him as a butler and could handle things perfectly on her own.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind.

Oh my god, is Chief Liu going to twist my head off?

Nankaido.

Liu Hanwen was holding a routine meeting when he had another argument with Chen Yunming over industrial transfer and state-owned enterprise issues.

When the two get into a heated argument, they even start swearing at each other.

Decades ago, before the Great Catastrophe of the Federation, at the Federation's most prosperous time.

Federal officials promoted during peacetime are known for their refinement, elegance, and magnanimity, and rarely resort to public insults.

However, the federal officials who rose through the ranks during the war years were quite the opposite. They all possessed an imposing and commanding presence, and while their speech was less refined, it was more approachable.

They often like to greet the other person's parents and then show concern for the other person's family.

In external meetings, leaders like to go around in circles, trying to deflect attention from problems and avoid taking the blame.

Internal meetings are usually concise and clear.

If someone doesn't do a good job, the first thing they say is, "Fuck you, if you can't do it, get out."

"Chen Yunming, if you can't control the Bang District, get the hell out of here!"

"Your large-scale relocation of industries has caused a lot of workers to lose their jobs, how the hell can you blame it on me?"

"I didn't touch the Hua District when I moved my assets, so are the citizens considered workers? If you're so great, why don't you give your assets to the citizens? I, Liu Hanwen, will take the lead and donate all my assets. Do you dare to accept it?"

The two argued until their faces turned red.

Ding Shoujin and the other officials of the South China Sea Circuit remained silent, only able to listen to their argument.

Arguing won't get you anywhere, but it can lower the temperature.

When one person stops yelling "Damn it!", the other should think about whether the other is about to make a killing move. It's precisely because neither can do anything about the other that they start arguing.

At present, Chief Liu still holds the upper hand in Nankaido, and Chen Wuhou can at most only delay the industrial relocation.

This is a federal-level decision. Even if it's a faction aligned with Chen Yunming, it still supports industrial relocation.

Because it's their turn to benefit.

On the other hand, most people within Nankaido do not support Liu because it is not good for them.

Industrial relocation will boost the federal economy, improve the economies of other regions, and alleviate increasingly intense social conflicts.

But it is their interests that will be lost.

Only a military commander like Liu Hanwen, who was dedicated to the country and its people, had the ability and determination to sacrifice his own flesh.

The meeting ended half an hour later.

When Liu Hanwen came out of the conference room, he took out his phone and found more than a dozen missed calls from the Lin family's butler.

An ominous premonition came over me.

Could something have happened to Xiao Yan?
He called back, only to hear the Lin family butler say in a trembling voice:
"Chief Liu... Miss, Miss, she got married."

boom!
The phone instantly turned into fragments.

A tremendous force enveloped the entire Nankaido Administration Building, and countless panes of glass shattered with a crash.

Liu Hanwen's pale hair and beard stood on end, and his eyes flashed with a terrifying light, unleashing a unique aura belonging to the Marquis of Wu.

Chen Yunming, who had just come out of the conference room, was startled and almost thought that Liu Hanwen was going to do something to him.

The group of fourth-tier extraordinary beings and the high-ranking officials of the South China Sea also stood frozen in place.

"Xiao Ding, go to Fang City for me and bring Xiao Yan back immediately."

"Yes!"

Ding Shoujin disappeared from the spot.

(End of this chapter)