It was already evening when the plane arrived in Los Angeles.
Li Jincheng's sleep quality was not high, and he had mild claustrophobia. Therefore, after getting off the plane more than ten hours later, he felt physically uncomfortable and became a little irritable.
California has a large temperature difference between day and night, and it is relatively cold at night, but Li Jincheng no longer cares about this.
Seeing him like this, He Zhenxuan just tied his scarf around his neck without saying a word, and then took care of him confidently all the way.
There was someone waiting for them at the airport. Li Jincheng followed He Zhenxuan into the car, and then just stared at the lively and bright night view outside the car window in a daze.
Along the way, due to his physical condition, he was always unable to lift his mood.
But He Zhenxuan did not show any dissatisfaction and always held his hand.
When they arrived at the hotel, Li Jincheng declined He Zhenxuan's offer to have dinner together, and just took a random shower before getting into bed.
He slept soundly that night, and when he woke up the next day, He Zhenxuan was not beside him, and the unique California sunshine outside the window was dazzling.
It wasn't until this moment that Li Jincheng realized that the two of them stayed in the presidential suite last night.
This was the first time he had stayed in such a nice place, and after recovering, his mood began to rise.
Recalling the movies he watched when he was a child, Li Jincheng pulled off the quilt and jumped a few times on the king size bed.
I don’t know if it’s for health reasons, but the elasticity of this bed is not as strong as I thought.
When He Zhenxuan came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, he saw Li Jincheng jumping on the bed. He was wearing long T-shirt cotton sports pants. Because of his tall and slender figure, when viewed from behind, he looked like a teenager.
Li Jincheng, who was about to turn twenty-six, had nothing to do with youth. At that time, He Zhenxuan felt a little regretful.
The room was covered with thick carpets. He Zhenxuan walked over quietly. Before Li Jincheng noticed it, he had already gone around to hug Li Jincheng's legs and carried him on his shoulders.
Li Jincheng was frightened and patted He Zhenxuan on the back before saying, "What are you doing?"
"Take a shower and eat. By the way, you didn't have dinner yesterday. Aren't you hungry now?"
Being reminded like this, Li Jincheng immediately felt empty in his stomach.
After dinner, He Zhenxuan took Li Jincheng to a nearby car dealership to rent a car.
The terrain of Southern California is mainly desert desert. Seeing that He Zhenxuan rented an all-terrain SUV, Li Jincheng couldn't help but show an expression of appreciation.
After checking out of the room and throwing their luggage into the car, He Zhenxuan drove eastward.
He did not tell Li Jincheng where the two of them were going, but California is close to Nevada, and Li Jincheng originally thought he would take him to Las Vegas there to register for marriage.
But more than five hours later, He Zhenxuan stopped the car in a slightly desolate town.
Li Jincheng looked at him with some confusion, but He Zhenxuan showed a successful smile and said, "This is the place where we got married."
In the morning, the two of them were still enjoying delicious food on the bustling streets of Los Angeles and leisurely admiring the busy figures of passers-by. But in the afternoon, Li Jincheng looked around and thought that there must be less than a thousand residents in this town.
The streets are slightly narrow, and the highest floor does not exceed three floors. If the clear water and blue sky of Hong Kong Island always inadvertently reveal a strong color, then the overall color of this town is gray, with gray street buildings, even overhead The sunlight makes it look like a blurry sketch on an old piece of paper.
Thinking of the motel where they stayed that night, Li Jincheng felt a slight headache and said, "How did you find a place?"
He didn't dislike this place, but he was curious about He Zhenxuan's thoughts.
The town is very small and can be visited in about forty minutes. Apart from ordinary restaurants and cafes, there are almost no leisure and entertainment venues.
It was not yet time for dinner, and the two of them were sitting in an outdoor cafe chatting.
The surroundings are quiet, facing the light gray sky and slightly desolate mountains.
While the coffee tasted good, He Zhenxuan took a sip, raised his head and said, "I walked here on foot when I was a sophomore in high school."
Only two things happened to He Zhenxuan in his sophomore year of high school. Xiao Liangyu left without saying goodbye for the sake of his future and money, and his parents died in a car accident.
But look at the cryptic expression on He Zhenxuan’s face…
Li Jincheng snorted coldly and said, "Is it related to Xiao Liangyu?"
Although he guessed Li Jincheng's reaction, He Zhenxuan felt a little embarrassed after all. After a while, he said: "I was still young at that time..."
"and after?"
"I couldn't bear the blow at that time, so I took a leave of absence from my school teacher. I only brought a few changes of clothes and a little money, and then I set off from Los Angeles and headed west..."
Speaking of his youthful past, He Zhenxuan's tone was slightly emotional. Although he acted calmly at this time, he must have suffered a lot in his heart at that time.
"I walked for a long time, I was starving, and my body was exhausted to the limit... But it didn't work. My mind was in a mess, and there were still many things that I couldn't figure out... "
This seems to be a stage that everyone must go through. Even though nothing has happened, they are always troubled by questions such as why I appear in this world and what is the meaning of my life.
After looking at the expression on He Zhenxuan's face, Li Jincheng held his hand and said softly: "What happens next?"
"Hear the choir singing in the church."
That kind of singing is like the sound of nature, and Li Jincheng was deeply touched.
The smile on He Zhenxuan's lips deepened and he said: "That trip made me start to believe in religion... In addition, I once swore at the door of that church that one day, I will find someone who is thousands of times better than Xiao Liangyu." Man and it are married there.”
"Is that why you brought me here?"
"Well, this was a dream I had when I was young..."
Li Jincheng was very happy by his words, and even felt a vague sense of accomplishment, as if he had helped others realize his long-cherished wish.
Regarding marriage, Li Jincheng didn't know how to describe his inner feelings.
Because he was born gay, he had never thought about who he would marry one day.
But the more he had, the more he couldn't help but want more. Especially after he truly fell in love with He Zhenxuan, he couldn't imagine what it would be like one day when the two of them were separated and He Zhenxuan lived with someone else.
For them, marriage is not to protect their rights, but more of a spiritual thing, similar to a ritual.
He Zhenxuan had already contacted the church pastor here before he came. Li Jincheng didn't seem to care much at first, but when the two of them took a shower and got ready to go to bed, he began to become a little restless.
He didn't bring formal clothes, but he probably couldn't buy the kind he wanted in this small town. Also, although the method was relatively secretive, he still wanted someone to take a few photos to commemorate...
He Zhenxuan couldn't help but laugh at him. After holding Li Jincheng in his arms, who was walking around the room, he said, "Jincheng, do you want a wedding?"
Li Jincheng was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and said, "We are talking about different things."
With a serious and distressed look on his face, seeing him like this, He Zhenxuan couldn't help but move forward and kiss him.
It was still a sunny day the next day, so both of them chose to wear shirts, one black and one white. He Zhenxuan still looked as abstinent and kept away from strangers. As for Li Jincheng, because of the nervousness on his face, he looked at it. It looks smaller when it goes up.
No one thought they were unworthy. As the wedding time approached, many small town residents came to the church to watch the ceremony.
Li Jincheng glanced at He Zhenxuan and said, "You won't inform your family?"
He Zhenxuan pinned two freesias on his chest and said, "Jincheng, this is a matter between the two of us."
He may not be able to do anything to his sister-in-law, but he will never forgive her in his life. Fortunately, Jincheng is okay this time, otherwise he cannot guarantee that he will not fight against her.
As for his grandfather, his attitude of not distinguishing right from wrong and just indulging his daughter is even more chilling.
"Zhenxuan, we are getting married today, be happy."
This sentence seemed familiar. He Zhenxuan went over to hug him and said, "Thank you, Jincheng..."
His voice was a little low, and Li Jincheng knew that this was not the only thing he was grateful for.
Li Jincheng seemed very nervous throughout the wedding process. It was not until he saw He Zhenxuan next to him who looked at him with a smile that he couldn't help but calm down.
The pastor read the wedding vows in front of them. Li Jincheng had seen these words many times in movies and TV series before, but until this moment, he vaguely understood the meaning contained in them.
Then he remembered a song he heard when he was young.
The lyrics say that if his face is burned, will it not matter to you
In the past, Li Jincheng thought it didn't matter, but if that person was He Zhenxuan, even if one day he had nothing, or his appearance was completely ruined as the lyrics said, Li Jincheng guessed that he would still be willing to stay with him.
Feeling He Zhenxuan's gaze, Li Jincheng turned around and said seriously and solemnly: "I do."
After exchanging rings, Li Jincheng and He Zhenxuan signed the documents respectively. From then on, they were legally husband and wife.
After coming out of the church, Li Jincheng was still a little confused.
"Zhenxuan, Jincheng, congratulations!"
Looking back and seeing Skylin suddenly appearing behind them, He Zhenxuan just thanked him politely.
It wasn't until this moment that Li Jincheng realized that he and He Zhenxuan would probably always live under He Zongtong's surveillance.
"Jincheng, this is a wedding gift from the chairman. He hopes you can sign these documents."