Chapter 203: Growing old together
The days seemed to have returned to normal. Qin Tao was busy in the shipyard every day, supervising the construction of the aircraft carrier, watching the river and sea ships and natural gas ships gradually finishing, and then waiting for the United States to transport the disassembled gantry crane. As for the 400,000 We really can't take care of the tonnage dock for the time being. After the gantry crane is delivered, it will be installed first, and then we can free up our hands to dig out a dock.
The missile boat project is still being manufactured slowly in the small dock. However, every time I see Zhao Ling, I seem to see a special look on her face.
What's up with her? Are you worried?
Qin Tao didn’t know that he had forgotten the most important thing!
"It will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in a few days." On this day, Qin Tao looked at the busy workers and said to Cong Ju next to him: "We workers have been busy working, and the factory must give them some thanks. , give out two kilograms of mooncakes to each worker. Military representatives, Marine Corps officers and soldiers, and college students, those who cannot go home, all come to our factory to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together."
Cong Ju had a complicated expression on her face and looked at Qin Tao with a meaningful look.
"By the way, do you think we should invite some people to come over and perform?" Qin Tao said: "What if we invite people like Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao to come over and perform skits for us?"
Material civilization and spiritual civilization must be grasped by both hands.
“Taozi, have you forgotten something?” Cong Ju said.
“Forgot something? No!”
“You really don’t know?”
"have no idea."
“Is it time for you and Xiaoling’s marriage to happen? When is it going to happen? Will it be postponed until the end of the year?”
Hearing what Cong Ju said, Qin Tao immediately realized, yes, how could he forget that he had promised his father-in-law and Xiaoling that he would get married this year.
How could you have forgotten this?
No wonder she always has a special expression when she is with Xiaoling recently. Of course, Xiaoling is embarrassed to say this kind of thing in person, but what about herself? I actually forgot about it.
Even if you get on the bus first, you still have to buy the ticket later! If you don’t buy a ticket, won’t you become a scumbag?
Qin Tao slapped his head and wanted to run to Zhao Ling immediately. However, it was easy to get the marriage certificate together. What should we do with this wedding ceremony?
According to Qin Tao's original plan, he was going to take Zhao Ling to travel abroad and get married. But now, the shipyard is seeing such a tight construction schedule and everyone is busy working here. It would be a bit outrageous to go out to travel and get married by himself.
Qin Tao was in trouble again.
It is enough to get married once in a person's life. This only time must be of sufficient commemorative significance!
"What's wrong? What are you worried about?" Cong Ju asked Qin Tao.
“I want to travel to get married and take Zhao Ling to Europe, but our construction schedule here is so tight. If I run out, it will be a bit..."
"It's not like you haven't been out before." Cong Ju continued: "Our factory is not very organized yet, and everyone has long been used to your absence. It's no problem to go on a trip for this wedding."
This sentence is comforting, but it doesn’t feel comfortable to Qin Tao’s ears. What does it mean? I am insignificant in the factory? Can the factory operate normally with or without me?
"Moreover, you don't have to say that you are going on a trip to get married. You can also say that you are going out for inspection or work. Everyone can accept it. For example, we want to build a 400,000-ton shipyard, but there is no such thing in the country. Isn’t it normal for you to go to Europe to investigate?”
Yes, this is a good suggestion!
"Recently, there have been a lot of things worthy of attention in Europe." Cong Ju had obviously already found an excuse for Qin Tao: "The world-famous Sea Trade Awards organized by the International Maritime Trade Organization will be held in France recently. There is also an international defense exhibition in London, England, and our group builds warships, so you also have the opportunity to participate."
London, UK, International Defense Exhibition?
Qin Tao became interested in this. Both the UK and France are holding world-class international defense exhibitions. The two countries are divided, so the UK holds them in odd years, while France holds them in even years. Moreover, they are usually held in September. hold.
In this case, you have enough reasons. This international defense exhibition is not to be missed!
Seeing the expression on Qin Tao's face, Cong Ju also relaxed. Although she was a subordinate, Qin Tao always called her Sister Cong Ju. Naturally, she had to consider Qin Tao in everything. Of course, she also wanted to give Qin Tao this important life-long event. Tao made some comments.
Qin Tao's mother was busy in the garment factory all day long, and Qin Tao's father was busy in the shipyard. They may have considered Qin Tao's marriage, but then they forgot about it.
“Hey, what are you doing?” Cong Ju was a little curious when she saw Qin Tao’s legs flying wildly. However, Qin Tao was very fast: “I’ll write a letter of introduction and buy a plane ticket!”
Qin Tao is such a do-it-yourself style, and since he has already decided, he must do it quickly. After all, the procedures for flying in China are complicated.
Although Qin Tao has flown before, it was for the military and no formalities were required. If he wanted to take a civilian flight, the procedure would be more complicated. Not only did he need money and time, but he also needed a letter of introduction from his employer.
Even if you have money, you cannot fly as a private person. You need a letter of introduction from your workplace to explain that it is necessary for work. It was not until 1993 that this system was abolished.
Qin Tao, the boss of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group, can of course get a letter of introduction for himself, but for Zhao Ling, he has to go to the army to get one. After that, he has to go to Huating to buy a ticket. After all, there is no online ticket purchase now. So convenient, there are only a few international flights.
Early the next morning.
Dong dong, dong dong dong!
There was a rapid knock on the door, which made Zhao Ling feel a little strange.
As a military representative, Zhao Ling had a very regular schedule. She got up very early, went for a run outside, washed her face when she came back, and planned to go to the cafeteria for dinner. At this time, she heard a knock on the door and opened the door curiously. , and saw Qin Tao.
“Let’s go, Xiaoling.” Qin Tao said, grabbing Zhao Ling’s arm.
“Go? Where to go?”
“Huating, our flight is tonight.”
"Huating? Plane? What are you doing?" Zhao Ling was extremely curious.
“Task.” Qin Tao said.
Task?
Since she often receives tasks, Zhao Ling is used to it: "How long will we be out for? Should I bring some changes of clothes?"
Qin Tao looked at Zhao Ling, who was wearing a green military uniform, and nodded: "I have to change my clothes, but regular clothes are enough. After we go to Huating, we will buy one or two more sets."
"oh?"
Zhao Ling is a little curious. Are you going to Huating to buy clothes?
Isn’t this too luxurious? However, maybe it is to perform some secret special mission?
“You go out first.”
"What? Go out? It's not like I haven't seen it before, I..."
Before Qin Tao finished speaking, Zhao Ling pushed him out and then closed the door with a bang.
Ten minutes later, Zhao Ling came out.
Makeup was not popular in this era. Almost all girls wore no makeup, and at most they only wore red lips.
Zhao Ling put on a white windbreaker, a white shirt underneath, and a pair of boots. Her whole temperament suddenly changed. She was noble, elegant, and incomparable.
“Well, this looks good.” Qin Tao nodded with satisfaction, and then took Zhao Ling to Santana.
The driver drove, and Qin Tao and Zhao Ling sat in the back seat. When they arrived at Huating, they ate and bought clothes until they arrived at the airport, and then the driver drove the car back.
When she got on the plane, Zhao Ling was still a little curious and didn't know what kind of mission she was carrying out this time.
There was dim light in the cabin. The plane was owned by British Airways, and most of them were Europeans. Zhao Ling looked around, feeling very curious.
"I didn't buy a ticket for our international airline." Qin Tao felt a little regretful: "Let's see if there is a chance when we come back. It's a pity those gifts."
When flying in the 1970s and 1980s, everyone could carry a bottle of Moutai back when they got off. Later, they stopped giving it away and gave it to them for free on the plane. There were also other gifts, which were all very memorable. British Airways doesn't have this kind of service.
However, this also has advantages. These foreigners can more easily create a romantic atmosphere, Qin Tao thought as he watched the flight attendants wearing British-style uniforms walk by.
“Xiao Ling, you wait here while I go to the bathroom.” Qin Tao said to Zhao Ling.
“Yeah.” Zhao Ling nodded.
“Dear passengers, please note that food is now being served.” The beautiful stewardess came over pushing the dining cart.
“Is there any Chinese food?”
“Only dessert, do you want cake?”
"All right."
Zhao Ling took the cake handed by Qin Tao with her hand. For some reason, she felt that the beautiful stewardess looked at her in a slightly weird way, but she couldn't tell what was weird about it.
“Come, eat.” Qin Tao ate the other one generously.
Zhao Ling could only follow suit, but as soon as she took the second bite, she couldn't bite anymore and felt something hard inside.
"There is..." Zhao Ling said this and suddenly stopped. Is this some special intelligence work? Is this a way to deliver intelligence?
So, she quietly looked around. The stewardess seemed to still be paying attention to her, but when she looked over, she had already turned her head.
So, Zhao Ling quietly stretched out her hand and took out this hard object. Hey, this shape is a bit special?
She picked up a napkin, wiped it, and wiped off the cream on it, and it suddenly shone.
The lights in the cabin are dim, and when they shine on this thing, it looks so spectacular. The polyhedral appearance reflects the light and makes it look shining.
“Is this...a diamond ring?” Zhao Ling asked curiously.
At this moment, music suddenly sounded in the cabin.
“wowwowyeaayea, loveyoumorethanIcansay, I\'llloveyoutwiceasmuchtomorrow…”
When hearing this song, Europeans pricked up their ears. They know that this is the most popular "MoreThanICanSay" now, and it is usually used during courtship.
With this thought, they stood up and looked around, and then they were attracted by the diamond ring in Zhao Ling's hand.
In an instant, they reacted, and their eyes were full of envy.
At this moment, Zhao Ling's mind was empty.
She was of course aware that something had happened, something she had not expected, and people around her were looking at her. However, her brain was already spinning and she could not think of what would happen next, and what would happen to her.
While everyone was watching, the flight attendant took out the microphone from under the dining car and handed it to Qin Tao.
“Today is a special day. Here, I want to sing a song first.” Qin Tao said, “I’m sorry if I didn’t sing well. I’ll sing Chinese first, then English.”
Even though everyone said they were sorry, Qin Tao still looked at Zhao Ling. At this time, Zhao Ling felt her heart beating faster, as if it was the first time she was with Qin Tao.
“The most romantic thing I can think of is to grow old with you, collect every bit of laughter along the way, and save it for later when we sit in a rocking chair and chat slowly...”
Although that English song is good, it still doesn't taste good enough. This is Qin Tao's favorite song. Although it didn't come out until 1994, I can't help but sing it now. Moreover, these few lines are still... Somewhat out of tune.
After singing the Chinese version, those who knew Chinese among the passengers present were moved. By the time the English version was finished, everyone in the cabin was moved to tears.
This song is so well sung!
"Xiao Ling, the most romantic thing I can think of is to grow old together with you." Qin Tao said as he took the diamond ring from Zhao Ling, who was completely in a daze, and then got on one knee. Kneel down.
This kind of romantic proposal ceremony will not appear until ten or twenty years later. But now, Qin Tao took it out. Qin Tao didn't want to wait until twenty or thirty years later to recall it, and felt a little regretful.
“Humph, I didn’t have anything at the beginning, so I followed you to get the marriage certificate, and then we lived together. We didn’t even take an oath under the president’s head!”
“Why did you get married in the first place? Why do I have no memory?”
"I got the marriage certificate that day, so I went back to your new house to sleep with you that night, right? Our wedding was simple and didn't disturb too many people. You are already the boss of the group. If the news spreads, I don't know how many people will get it." If people want to give gifts, it will have a bad influence."
Qin Tao didn't want to leave these regrets, so he brought out the same thing for later generations, hoping that Zhao Ling would like it at this time.
“Xiaoling, I love you, marry me!”
When Qin Tao finished saying this, it meant that the atmosphere had reached its highest point.
“Marry him, marry him!” the people around shouted.
Even though everyone didn’t know each other, they were all moved by this song. On a passenger plane, at an altitude of 10,000 meters, this proposal ceremony was so impressive.
“Marry him, marry him!”
Even the cockpit door in front was opened, and the bearded captain stood there, raising his hand and shouting.
Hmm, can you fly a plane well? We don’t want anything to happen!
Zhao Ling felt something crystal clear from her eyes, slowly sliding down her face. Her blank brain finally started to move slowly. She already knew what had happened. (The Hero of East China moved himself to tears. It was so romantic. When the Hero of East China married his wife, there was no ceremony. It was just ordinary. Now, I am really touched. I don’t know if I will be scolded. If you don’t know how to write about your feelings, don’t mess around. Write! If you are scolded for spreading dog food, the hero of East China will be proud.)
Brother Tao will never forget what he promised. During this period, Brother Tao deliberately did not mention the marriage, just to give me a surprise, a huge surprise.
This time I took a plane to go abroad for my honeymoon. On the plane, Brother Tao proposed to me!
She is the happiest woman in the whole of China, or even in the world, because no man can do what Brother Tao does and create such a huge surprise, right?
Wait a minute, where is Brother Tao? Hey, it seems lower than me?
Brother Tao, how could you do this?
Zhao Ling was startled, quickly left her seat, came to the aisle, and knelt down opposite Qin Tao.
After all, this ceremony did not exist in China yet. Zhao Ling only felt that since Qin Tao knelt down on one knee, she had to do the same as him.
"explain."
"say what?"
“I do.”
“Well, I am willing, Brother Tao, I am willing to marry you.”
There was applause all around.
“Put out your finger!”
"oh."
“Left hand, ring finger.”
"oh."
Zhao Ling's movements were a little clumsy. She looked at the sparkling diamond ring on her finger, with a silly smile on her face.
Zhao Ling was in extreme excitement along the way, with only one thought in her mind: "I have become Brother Tao's wife, I have married him!"
After landing, she checked into the hotel and took a shower before she felt sober.
“Brother Tao, are we getting married like this? Do our parents know?”
“I’ve already called them. We’re going to get married on a trip without a ceremony, so as to save our dad from making mistakes.”
“Our dad?”
“That’s right, it’s Uncle Wu.”
"oh."
“It’s just that we haven’t received the marriage certificate yet. Let’s wait until we get back. After all, if we get the certificate in advance, we won’t be able to surprise you.”
“Well, Brother Tao, thank you for everything you have done for me.” Zhao Ling was still very moved when she thought of this incident. She snuggled into Qin Tao’s arms, and then she felt Qin Tao react somewhere.
“Brother Tao, when I was with Vitalia, she taught me a lot of postures, but I was shy. Now, I am your wife. If you want, we can...”
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's work hard to create a new life." Qin Tao hugged his wife and walked to the bedside.
After fighting hard all night, Zhao Ling stayed in bed for the first time the next day. It was almost noon before she got up and went out to eat with Qin Tao.
“Over at the factory, I mean we came here to participate in the International Defense Exhibition in London. However, we mainly spent our honeymoon. After a while, we had dinner and went out for a walk. It’s not far from the Tower of London..."
Qin Tao said as he opened the door and went out. At this time, the door next door also opened. When he saw the figure, Qin Tao was stunned for a moment, and then Zhao Ling came out behind him, with a look of surprise on his face.
"Vitalia?" Zhao Ling felt incredible. Isn't this world too small?
“Zhao, why are you here?”
“We are here for a trip.” Qin Tao replied, “What about you, why are you here?”
"It's not because of the domestic... Forget it, let's not talk about it." Vitalia said: "Is this your first time in London? I'll take you around! I've been here several times, and I'm so excited about this place. Very familiar."
Vitalia is very enthusiastic. Even if she is not in the Red Empire, she still wants to fulfill her duties as a landowner.
“We plan to go to eat first.”
“Okay, let’s go eat together. I know there is a restaurant that is very famous.”
Because they had long known that Vitalia and Alexander had separated, Qin Tao and Zhao Ling wisely did not mention the wonderful time they spent in Crimea last time. After dinner, the three of them went shopping. Qin Tao wisely became a bag carrier. After shopping in a few shopping malls, Qin Tao's hands were full.
However, while resting on the seat, Qin Tao whispered to Vitalia: "I discovered that someone is following us."
Although Qin Tao is not a professional, he found something wrong along the way.
"It doesn't matter, that person is the bodyguard hired by my father, who is responsible for protecting my safety secretly." Vitalia said.
Qin Tao realized this and was a little surprised at the same time. Didn't Vitalia's father only start to get rich after the collapse of the Red Empire? Relying on the special background of the times, he made a lot of money, acquired a state-owned automobile factory, and started a trade in imported automobiles, making a lot of money.
But now, looking at the situation, his father is already very rich, and he must have started to be active a long time ago, right?
Alas, university professors, if they don’t teach well, they have to participate in such activities. What will happen in the end? It won’t end well.
Qin Tao felt a little emotional.
“By the way, do you have any other activities these days?”
Zhao Ling glanced at Qin Tao: "We heard that there is an international defense exhibition here and we want to go and see it.
Zhao Ling was originally engaged in building anti-aircraft missiles for warships, and Qin Tao was also building an aircraft carrier. Therefore, even though he came here for his honeymoon, it would be good to do some inspection as well. "
"This defense exhibition is not open to ordinary people. It is only for people in the industry and reporters." Vitalia knew very well: "If you want to see the excitement, I will take you there."
Qin Tao just remembered this matter.
In later generations, no matter what kind of air show or defense exhibition is held, it is all for the purpose of making money. Therefore, venue fees from exhibitors must be collected, and tickets from the audience must also be collected. Even the audience's tickets are still the main thing.
But now, the International Defense Exhibition in London is for the purpose of promoting arms. Only manufacturers or purchasers can visit it.
Unless Qin Tao reveals his identity as the CEO of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group, that will cause a lot of trouble. For now, it is better to take Vitalia's route.
"Really? That's great. We went out for our honeymoon and we were so lucky to meet you." Zhao Ling was very happy.
“Honeymoon? Didn’t you spend it last time?”
“For us, every month is a honeymoon.” Qin Tao said this very well.
Vitalia’s eyes were full of envy.
PS: Thanks to book friends l599xl, book friends 20220303222510442, guo7684 and other friends for their rewards! Thank you all book friends for subscribing and voting, and continue to ask for all kinds of requests!
(End of this chapter)