Chapter 22 18 Years Old, She was under the Legal Age of Marriage
As the No.1 diamond bachelor in City A, Ling Tianyi’s appearance in the marriage registry shocked the staff there, who gave their compliments and blessings to the young couple. Receiving the compliments, Ling Tianyi looked absolutely radiant but, on the contrary, Xia Xiaoluo felt extremely depressed and was not inclining to say a word.
As the business tycoon in City A, Ling Tianyi did not have to wait in queue nor curry favor with these staff. When he came to the marriage registry, all he needed to do was just sit down on the sofa and gaze at the little lovely girl sitting next to him, waiting for the staff to come over to serve them.
“President Ling, congratulations!” One of the staffs whose surname was Wu was full of smiles. He was inevitably a little nervous to serve such a VIP guest for the first time.
“Thank you!” Ling Tianyi took out his ID card and the copy of Xia Xiaoluo’s ID card, which was attached to her job registration form. He then handed them to Wu, asking, “When can I have the marriage certificates?”
Taking a glance at these forms, Wu could not help frowning, saying, “President Ling, I am afraid you will not have the marriage certificates temporally.”
“I beg your pardon? Repeat it.” Ling Tianyi frowned, his look being gradually cold and serious. How could there be someone who dared to prevent him from getting married?
“President Ling, I am so sorry that you won’t finish the registration procedure before you have the materials prepared, such as permanent residence booklet and the letter of introduction. Most important of all, Miss Xia was under the legal age of marriage.” Seemingly seized with fear, Wu returned the ID card back to Ling Tianyi.
“Take a careful look at her. She’s already 18 years old although she looks like a little bit childish. She’s already an adult. As for the materials, easy! I will have my secretary prepare all the materials and send him to deliver them to you right away after all is done.” Ling Tianyi was somewhat grim-faced.
“President Ling, Miss Xia is indeed an adult. But, according to Marriage Law of China, men are allowed to get married after 22 years old while women cannot register to get married only until they reached 20 years old. So, I am so sorry that we are not of any help, for it is ruled by law.” Knowing how much economic power Ling Tianyi had, Wu was afraid that he would irritate this important person by his improper words, for Ling Tianyi would make a great difference upon City A even if he would make any decision.
Ling Tianyi’s look was getting colder and colder, which even made other people feel as cold as ice. Damn! Why didn’t he know that there was such a law before? He had a very good knowledge of the law on business, but never paid any heed to Marriage Law. How much money could he pay to change this regulation?
Xia Xiaoluo, however, felt at ease at that moment. Until today did she finally know the fact that women could only get the certificate of marriage only when reaching 20 years old. Then she did not have to worry about being forced to marry this devil! She was still young, and she did not want to marry that wealthy but old man!
“What if I insist on getting married with her?” asked Ling Tianyi in a determined tone. In his dictionary, there was no such word as “failure” as long as he wanted to do something. Now no one could prevent him from getting married with Xia Xiaoluo.
“President Ling, we are really sorry for that. But it is the law of our country. We are not in a position to deal with that.” Not knowing what to do, Wu felt that he, as an ordinary staff, was really unable to serve this VIP guest. Right in time, Director Zhang of the Bureau of Civil Affairs came on hearing Ling’s appearance. Wu quickly stepped aside and finally felted relieve.
After greeting with Ling Tianyi, Deputy Director Zhang finally figured the whole story out.
“Director Zhang, everything basically has an exception, didn’t it?” Ling Tianyi asked sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed. Sitting next to him, Xia Xiaoluo waited to observe the lively scene. She was so curious that how this arrogant guy would “fight against” the national law.
Director Zhang knew that he could not afford to offend the man in front of him. Then he whispered to Ling Tianyi, “President Ling, it is not completely impossible. For common people, it must be tricky, but for you, it is a piece of cake. I may have little talent, but I have already drawn up two plans for you.”
“Oh? Then I am all ears.” Ling Tianyi raised his eyebrows. But Xia Xiaoluo felt nervous and swore to herself that this guy was really rich, and money really talked.
Wearing an unusual smile, Director Zhang said, “You are really so modest, President Ling. First and foremost, the age of Miss Xia could be changed. You know, in order to get married or join the army, there are really many people who would like to change their ages.”
“Yes, it should not be very tricky, but changing her age seems to play close to the edge of the law. How about Plan B?” Ling Tianyi asked. He still had to make a comparison of the two proposals and then make the final decision.
“Plan B will definitely not play close to the edge. It’s totally legal. President Ling, for you, it must be very easy to get married abroad, aren’t you?” Director Zhang finished with a flattering smile on his face. He continued, “Like the United States, most states there have stipulated that women can marry when they reach the age of 18 years old. What’s more, some states allow those who are at 16 or even 12 years old to register for marriage.”
“That’s a good idea. You are really worth it, Director Zhang! You are really intelligent and capable with a better way of thinking.” Ling Tianyi stood up, his look finally turning good.
“You flatter me, President Ling. It is my great honor to have a chance to serve you.” Director Zhang said with a flattering smile.
“Well, good idea! You are a very good adviser.” Ling Tianyi praised him while Xia Xiaoluo felt so angry about it, swearing to herself, “Ugh? Good adviser? It is villainous adviser! Lousy advice!
Knowing the smart idea, Ling Tianyi immediately dragged Xia Xiaoluo away from the Marriage Registry. Sitting in the luxury roadster, Ling Tianyi did not start the engine for a long time, and asked Xia Xiaoluo with his head on his side, “Babe, do you turn a deaf ear to my words?”
“What?” Xia Xiaoluo had no idea of what he was saying.
Looking at the little woman’s ignorant and stunned look, Ling Tian shouted, “You stupid, fasten your seat belt!”
“Oops!” Xia Xiaoluo suddenly got it and could not help sticking out her tongue. She quickly fastened the seat belt.
However, her naughty action of putting out her tongue attracted Ling Tianyi. He leaned over and kissed her, sticking to her naughty tongue. While the kiss turned hotter and hotter Ling Tianyi’s hands began to stroke her soft breast. It seemed that he acted like mad. As the iron president of the business tycoon, he could not let the little stupid girl go.
Damn! Why was the little woman so charming? He had actually begun to lose self-control again.
Finally, he managed to control himself and did not continue, for he thought this little girl was too weak to bear his passion any longer. Otherwise, regardless of the facts that it was the daytime, or it is at the front gate of the Bureau, Ling Tianyi would definitely make love with her immediately.
Releasing Xia Xiaoluo, Ling Tianyi started his conspicuously luxury roadster. Xia Xiaoluo wiped away Ling’s drool which was left on her lips. She showed a sickened look on her face.
“Little woman, I told you to take the contraceptive pill once. Did you do it? Yuck, don’t tell me you have not even bought any yet!” Ling Tianyi asked indolently while driving his car.
“Ah?” Xia Xiaoluo was at a loss, for she had totally forgotten about it.
“Oh, I guessed right as expected!” Ling Tianyi shook his head and felt speechless. “But, anyway, as long as you marry me, it doesn’t matter. Sooner or later, you will be pregnant. It is better to get pregnant sooner than later. Despite your low-IQ and fair-looing genes, it will definitely a more suitable present to please my parents than anything else bought by me.”
“Stop! I am going to buy the pills,” shouted Xia Xiaoluo as she did not want to give birth to a baby for him!
Ling Tianyi drove the car continuously, ignoring the little woman who was mad at the co-driver’s seat. She could continue shouting at him if she would like to do that. Anyway, he locked the door, so she could do nothing at all. What’s more, according to her low IQ level, he believed that she would not be able to open the door even if he unlocked it.
After about 20 minutes later, Ling Tianyi stopped at the door of a high-end restaurant. For a whole busy morning without taking breakfast, Ling Tianyi was already hungry and he believed that Xia Xiaoluo was in the same situation, for she did not have breakfast, either.
Sitting in the luxurious room, Ling Tianyi ordered a few snacks randomly, but he specially added a soup made of ginseng and black-boned chicken when glancing at Xia Xiaoluo, who was sitting weakly in front of him. He wanted to help her to build up her health. Soon they would legally be husband and wife, so he would help her to be energetic as soon as possible so as to fulfill her duties as his wife.
“Where is your ID card?” Ling Tianyi asked, taking a sip of coffee elegantly. He decided to apply Plan B proposed by Director Zhang, namely, they would go to the U.S. for marriage registration. But for applying for a visa, they would necessarily need the original of the ID card. But all he had was only a copy of it.
“I don’t know.” Knowing his intention, Xia Xiaoluo would definitely not tell him the truth.
“Then apply for a new one! But for application, it is seemingly in need of the permanent residence booklet. Then, where is your booklet? You live alone in the rented room. So where are your parents? You are not local, right?
Mentioning about her parents, Xia Xiaoluo felt very sad, saying between clenching her teeth, “I don’t have parents.”
“You grew up in an orphanage?” Ling Tianyi continued asking and he began to be interested in the life of this little woman.
“No. Stop asking me. I don’t want to talk about it.” Xia Xiaoluo threw tableware heavily onto the floor.
“It seems that I am so nice to you. Perhaps I should be more serious to you so that you will really know that who is sitting in front of you.” Ling Tianyi frown, finding that this little girl lack of discipline. How could she dare to throw things in front of him?
Xia Xiaoluo was so upset, and she just ignored his words. Ling Tianyi continued to scold her loudly, “Xia Xiaoluo, I command you, pick up all the tableware immediately and finish your meal.”
“I am full!” Xia Xiaoluo replied coldly.
“See how I will tidy up you!” Ling Tian was angry. He had ordered a variety of delicious and nutritious food especially for her, but she was totally not grateful for him, throwing chopstick as well as losing her temper.
Aware of the danger, Xia Xiaoluo quickly opened the door and went out taking advantage of sitting quietly near the door of the room. Regardless of the uncomfortableness left by the fierce activities last night, she continuously rushed to the gate of the restaurant all the way.
Ling Tianyi had a buddy called Yao Sheng, who was a detective. Therefore, he was not worried that Xia Xiaoluo would hide somewhere. After paying the bill, he walked away leisurely but saw that someone was bothering the little girl at the gate of the restaurant. Taking a seat in the lobby of the restaurant, Ling Tianyi observed the scene.
“I don’t want to talk to you.” Xia Xiaoluo tended to bypass the two women in front of her.
“Hey, my good little sister, you genius! Have you been away from home for more than a month? But, instead of being homeless and starving to death in the street, you are still full of life and able to have a meal here in such a luxurious restaurant. My sister, I really admire you so much!” said a woman wearing a brand dress and looking resplendent with jewels. It is easy to know that she was from a rich family.
“Jingru, whom do you admire? Look at her foxy and seductive look. What kind of dirty things do you know she has done to earn money for dining here? See, her clothes, not cheap ones!” the other middle-aged woman said.
“Xia Xiaoluo, how did you earn your money?”
“You sold yourself? Being a mistress of someone rich?”
“Or, didn’t you win a five-million lottery?”
