Chapter 103 (part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

When a serious man decides to be flirtatious, it’s truly impressive.

Going to the bank to open a safety deposit box just to store things… only Xie Zheng, with his reserved nature, could think of that!

According to Secretary Li, this wasn’t even the first time he had done such a thing.

Fang Ziyang suddenly realized his husband was… really quite adorable.

Unable to hold back his laughter, Fang Ziyang glanced at the stoically composed Xie Zheng, then leaned over to give him a kiss on the cheek before getting into the car with a heart full of happiness and anticipation.

He was about to get married, and he felt a little nervous.

The driver started the car, heading towards the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Although today wasn’t a particularly significant date, it was the weekend, so there were quite a few couples at the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificates.

There were no special privileges for anyone at the Civil Affairs Bureau; everyone had to line up. Thus, Fang Ziyang’s group naturally had to queue as well.

But they didn’t mind at all. They appreciated the solemn and sacred feeling of it all, the joy of being recognized and blessed by everyone.

However, apart from Rick, who wasn’t well-known, the other three had all appeared on TV and the internet. Despite not having been in the public eye for over a year, many people quickly recognized them, especially Xie Zheng, whose face often graced finance magazines and news outlets.

As soon as they joined the queue, they drew numerous astonished and delighted glances.

If they weren’t lining up at the Civil Affairs Bureau for marriage certificates, people would have swarmed around them for photos and autographs! Their status was far more compelling than any celebrity!

Although people couldn’t ask for photos or autographs, they could still snap candid shots to post on social media.

…

Just a few minutes after Fang Ziyang and his group arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, someone posted online: “Guess who I saw while getting my marriage certificate with my hubby today? [Attached Photo]”

Then…

A whirlwind of comments, shares, and discussions ensued.

“Holy crap, that looks like Xie Zheng!”

“The one in the white shirt looks like Tang Xun!”

“I don’t know the blonde guy next to Tang Xun, but he’s so handsome and has such a great aura! Could he be Tang Xun’s rumored boyfriend?”

“Is the one next to Xie Zheng Fang Ziyang?”

“This is the Civil Affairs Bureau, so are they… getting married?”

“No way, my idol is getting married? This can’t be true, I must be dreaming!”

“Where am I? What am I doing? My idol is getting married???”

“I don’t believe it. This must be photoshopped!”

After recognizing who was in the photo, everyone was stunned by the implications.

Xie Zheng getting married? How could that be? There hadn’t been any previous news about this!

While it was apparent that Tang Xun might also be getting married, no one was too surprised because rumors about Tang Xun having a boyfriend had been around for a while, so people were somewhat prepared.

But Xie Zheng was different.

To the public, Xie Zheng was an unattainable figure, a high and aloof flower that no one could pick. People had resigned themselves to the idea that he might remain single forever.

Counting all the potential partners, they couldn’t find anyone who matched Xie Zheng’s aura.

So, even though it’s a bit selfish, they thought it would be better if their idol remained forever unattainable. No ordinary person was worthy of him!

But now, what was happening? Xie Zheng was actually getting married, and the news was so sudden!

Within an hour, the news of Xie Zheng’s impending marriage exploded on Weibo.

Countless netizens and fans flocked to Xie Zheng’s Weibo, seeking answers.

“Is it true, idol? Are you really getting married?”

“Who’s the lucky one marrying you? I need to know who won over my idol!”

“From the photo, it looks like a genuine smile, not a business marriage, right…?”

“I’ve never seen our idol smile like that before. He looks completely smitten…”

“So, who is the one marrying our idol? We’re eagerly waiting for the news.”

Though their reactions were intense, the fans on Weibo were relatively calm. After all, Xie Zheng wasn’t a celebrity, and his followers were there voluntarily. Unlike many celebrities who lose followers when they announce relationships, Xie Zheng’s fans were just curious about who could have captured his heart.

While they were crying and pleading for him not to marry, they were genuinely curious about who had managed to win over their aloof idol.

Judging by the smile on his face in the photo, it was clearly a love match, not a business arrangement.

Of course, people did speculate about who Xie Zheng’s partner might be from the photo.

But those guesses were quickly dismissed.

Firstly, it couldn’t be Tang Xun, who was known to have a boyfriend and wouldn’t be marrying Xie Zheng.

The blond, blue-eyed foreigner next to Tang Xun didn’t fit either, as their auras both suggested they were dominant personalities, making it unlikely for them to be together.

As for Fang Ziyang…

People dismissed that idea immediately. Thanks to Xie Zheng’s well-crafted image of being a protective friend and brother, no one suspected anything more.

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