After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 721 - 711: The Operation of Divorcing Before Remarrying

Chapter 721: Chapter 711: The Operation of Divorcing Before Remarrying

Half an hour later, the car reached the nearest Civil Affairs Bureau.

The two still had some concerns, so they equipped themselves with masks, hats, and sunglasses before getting out of the car.

As it was close to the end of the year, there were many people rushing to get a marriage certificate before the Civil Affairs Bureau holiday, while the divorce registration office was much quieter.

After all, getting a divorce during the holidays can be troublesome due to various separations. Most who plan to divorce would wait until after the holidays unless they can’t stand each other anymore.

Just like the couple in front of them.

The staff handling the divorce procedures was used to couples choosing to divorce for various reasons, so they calmly handed out two freshly issued divorce certificates and pressed the button for the next number.

Then she watched as a young couple, even in full gear, walked hand in hand to her counter.

"Ahem, did you two take the wrong ticket? I’m in charge of divorces here," she said, pointing to the large ’Divorce Registration Office’ sign behind her, and then kindly indicated, "The Marriage Registration Office is next door!"

Shen Yunqing handed over the prepared marriage certificate and the original agreement he signed, "We’re here to get a divorce."

The staff couldn’t help but glance at the two who were standing very close, though not holding hands, and mechanically opened the two marriage certificates in her hand. Upon seeing the photos and names on them, her hand trembled and almost dropped them.

How could she not be shocked? She had just seen these two on TV last night.

And now she saw them in person at her workplace.

"Jiang, Jiang..."

Jiang Lingxi took off her sunglasses, "Yes, it’s me."

"You, and this Mr. Shen..." The staff stammered, struggling with her words for the first time, "Have you two been married? No, no, I mean, may I ask why you decided to divorce?"

Shen Yunqing answered, "We had an agreement marriage before, and now we want to terminate the agreement."

Jiang Lingxi nodded in agreement after he spoke.

The staff quickly flipped through the agreement that was handed over with the marriage certificate and indeed found that clause, but, "I just saw you two walk in holding hands and thought you were here to get married. If your relationship is fine, why choose to divorce?"

"To make it easier to get the marriage certificate next door."

Staff: "..."

Did she just hear an earth-shattering response?

Unsure, she wanted to hear it again!

Shen Yunqing rescued the bewildered staff, "We want to terminate the previous agreement marriage and re-establish the marital relationship."

"This..."

This bizarre operation was something she encountered for the first time in her career.

Especially since they were public figures.

"Do you really have to do this?"

Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing both nodded.

"Please do us this favor."

Even as she handed over the two divorce certificates, the staff’s mind was still in a haze.

Then she watched as the two took their freshly issued divorce certificates and turned towards the next door, chatting as they walked.

"Did you take the number for next door? You can use your phone to check how many couples are ahead of us."

"Let me see, there are three couples. We have to wait a little longer."

"Let’s sit and wait in that corner."

Watching them walk to the waiting area of the Marriage Registration Office, the staff pinched her arm hard.

"Ouch," good, it wasn’t a dream!

She had really encountered such an odd couple!

*

"Give me the documents listed on the window."

Compared to the divorce registration staff, the marriage registration staff was undoubtedly busier and didn’t have time to look up while speaking.

Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing handed over the necessary documents together.

The staff took them and noticed the divorce certificates on top. Brand new.

Were they so eager to remarry right after the divorce?

With this thought flashing in her mind, she opened the divorce certificate.

After glancing at the photographs and names, she paused, quickly glanced again, and her always-present smile slowly froze at the corners of her mouth as she looked up at the couple standing at the counter.

It was almost a repeat of the scene at the divorce registration office, with the only difference being the addition of a wedding photo session.

The staff resisted the urge to mock and stamped the fresh wedding certificates, habitually offering blessings while handing them over: "Wishing you both everlasting happiness."

"Thank you."

"We will."

Staff: "..."

She kept four certificate fees between the two offices!

It’s ridiculous to the max.

Outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, Jiang Lingxi held the two marriage certificates in her hand, took out her phone camera, and snapped a photo.

Several people around her were doing the same, as getting a marriage certificate is a big deal, and it’s normal to share the moment online.

Back in the car, Jiang Lingxi posted the photo she just took to her account, not bothering with the aftermath. She looked up at Shen Yunqing, who was fastening her seatbelt, "Are you happy now?"

"Happy indeed."

Alright, she was quite happy herself.

Experiencing getting married at the Civil Affairs Bureau firsthand felt different.

Even though they processed a divorce beforehand, it didn’t overshadow the joy.

The two drove home, undisturbed by the storm brewing online.

[Jiang Lingxi’s response is here!]

[Oh my, I clicked and almost thought I was seeing things.]

[Questioned about the legitimacy of the relationship, they posted the marriage photo directly. No need for legitimacy anymore; she’s truly bold!]

[The date on the marriage photo is today, so did they go to get the certificate right after seeing that slanderous post? They moved so fast!]

[I expected an explanation like "just friends," but no, they got the certificate? This is way off my expected response; the gap is too big.]

[The photos are right in front of me, but it still feels unreal, give me a moment.]

[So when Lingxi said she had someone she liked during a live broadcast, she meant Mr. Shen?]

[The roadside photo that was accidentally taken back then was with Mr. Shen?]

[Was Mr. Shen’s appearance on "Inheritance of Calligraphy and Painting" not by chance because Lingxi was also on the show?]

[Stop with those "so back then" comments, she hid it well! But why am I still shipping them?]

[I’m mad, the actress I just liked is married, and the actor I just liked is also married!]

[And they’re a couple! By the way, correct me, the latter isn’t an actor; his role as Prime Minister Shen was just a cameo.]

[I just searched for that slanderous post about Lingxi and Mr. Shen, which had an absurd number of likes, and it’s already gone. Quick reaction, those jerks!]

[Well, all those assumptions pales in front of a legally valid marriage certificate; if not removed, they’d face ridicule from netizens, and Lingxi could sue for defamation of a public figure.]

...

Tong Yue looked at the two new marriage certificates on her phone screen, listening to Lu Zhengzheng reciting netizens’ comments, and felt a heavy weight lifted.

She also silently sympathized with the staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau, who must have been shocked by the unusual turn of events.