Chapter 203 Growing old together

The days seem to be back to normal. Qin Tao is busy in the shipyard every day, supervising the construction of the aircraft carrier, watching the Jianghai ship and the natural gas ship gradually finish, and then waiting for the United States to bring the dismantled gantry crane over. As for the 400,000 For the time being, I really don’t care about the ton-level dock. After the gantry crane is transported, it will be installed first, and then I will dig out a dock later when I have free hands.

  The missile boat project is still being manufactured in the small dock, but every time I see Zhao Ling, I seem to see a special look on her face.

What's up with her? Do you have something on your mind?

  Qin Tao didn't know, he forgot the most important thing!

"The Mid-Autumn Festival will be in a few days." On this day, Qin Tao looked at the busy workers and said to Cong Ju beside him: "We workers have been busy working all the time, and the factory has to show them Every worker, let’s give out two catties of moon cakes. Army representatives, officers and soldiers of the Marine Corps, and college students, who can’t go home, are all in our factory to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together.”

  Cong Ju's face was complicated, and she looked at Qin Tao with a meaningful gaze.

   "By the way, do you think we should invite some people to come and perform?" Qin Tao said, "How about inviting people like Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao to perform sketches for us?"

   Material civilization and spiritual civilization must be grasped with both hands.

   "Taozi, did you forget something?" Cong Ju said.

   "Forgot what? Nothing!"

   "You really don't know?"

"have no idea."

   "Shouldn't it be time for you and Xiaoling's marriage? When is this? Is it going to be delayed until the end of the year?"

  Hearing what Cong Ju said, Qin Tao immediately realized, yes, why did he forget that he had promised his father-in-law and Xiao Ling that he was going to get married this year.

  How could I forget about this?

   It's no wonder that when she was with Xiaoling recently, she always had a special look on her face. Of course, Xiaoling was embarrassed to say this kind of thing, how about herself? Actually forgot to the back of my mind.

  Even if you get on the bus first, you have to buy the ticket later! If you don't buy a ticket, don't you become a scumbag?

  Qin Tao patted his head, wishing he could run to find Zhao Ling immediately, but it is easy to get a marriage certificate together, how should we do this wedding ceremony?

  According to Qin Tao's original plan, he was to take Zhao Ling abroad to travel and get married, but now, the shipyard saw that the construction schedule was so tight, and the big guys were busy working here, so it was absurd to go out to travel and get married by himself.

  Qin Tao was in trouble again.

  In a person's life, getting married once is enough, this is the only time, it must have enough commemorative significance!

   "What's wrong? What are you worrying about?" Cong Ju asked Qin Tao.

   "I want to travel and get married, and take Zhao Ling to Europe, but we have such a tight schedule here, if I run out, some..."

   "It's not like you haven't been out before." Cong Ju continued: "Our factory is not in good order. Everyone has long been used to the days when you are not around. This time, it is no problem to go out for a trip after getting married."

   This sentence is comforting, but it is not comfortable for Qin Tao's ears. What does it mean? I am insignificant in the factory? Can the factory operate normally with or without me?

"Besides, you don't necessarily mean going out for a trip to get married. You can also say it's 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 China. Isn't it normal for you to go to Europe to investigate?"

   Yes, this is a good suggestion!

"Recently, there are a lot of things worth paying attention to in Europe." Cong Ju obviously had already found an excuse for Qin Tao: "The Maritime Trade Awards held by the International Maritime Trade Organization, which is attracting worldwide attention, 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. The UK and France are both holding world-class international defense exhibitions. The two countries have to diverge, so the UK holds them in odd-numbered years, and France in even-numbered years, and usually in September hold.

   In this case, I have sufficient reasons. This international defense exhibition is not to be missed!

Seeing the expression on Qin Tao's face, Cong Ju also relaxed. Although she is a subordinate, Qin Tao has always called her Sister Cong Ju. Tao made a fuss.

  Qin Tao's mother is busy in the garment factory all day long, and Qin Tao's father is also busy in the shipyard. They may have thought about Qin Tao's marriage, but then they forgot.

   "Hey, what are you doing?" Cong Ju was a little curious when she saw Qin Tao's legs go wild, but Qin Tao was very fast: "I will open a letter of introduction to buy a plane ticket!"

  Qin Tao is such a style of doing what he says, and since the decision has been made, of course it must be done quickly. After all, the procedures for flying in China are complicated.

  Although Qin Tao has taken a plane before, it was for the army, and there are no procedures. If you want to take a civil aviation plane, the procedure is complicated. Not only must you have money and time, but you must also have a letter of introduction from the unit.

  Even if a private person is rich, he can’t fly by plane. He has to issue a letter of introduction from his work unit, stating 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, of course, can issue a letter of introduction for himself, but for Zhao Ling, he has to go to the army to open it, and after the opening, 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.

  The next morning.

   Boom, boom, boom!

   There was a hasty knock on the door, which made Zhao Ling a little strange.

As a military representative, Zhao Ling has a very regular schedule. She woke up very early, went for a run outside, came back to wash her face, and planned to go to the cafeteria for dinner. , I saw Qin Tao.

   "Let's go, Xiao Ling." Qin Tao said, grabbing Zhao Ling's arm.

   "Go? To where?"

   "Huating, the plane is tonight."

   "Huating? Airplane? What are you doing?" Zhao Ling was extremely curious.

   "Task." Qin Tao said.

Task?

  Because she often receives tasks, Zhao Ling is also used to it: "Then how long are we going to go out? Shall I bring some change of clothes?"

  Qin Tao looked at Zhao Ling, who was wearing a green military uniform, and nodded: "It is necessary to change clothes, but ordinary clothes are enough. After we go to Huating, we will buy another set or two."

"oh?"

  Zhao Ling was a little curious, and wanted to go to Huating to buy clothes?

   Isn't this too extravagant? But maybe some secret special mission?

   "You go out first."

   "What? Go out? It's not like I haven't seen it, 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.

  In this era, make-up is not yet popular, and almost all girls wear no makeup, and at most they just draw red lips.

  Zhao Ling put on a white windbreaker with a white shirt inside and a pair of boots. The temperament of the whole person changed immediately, noble and elegant, and unconventional.

   "Well, this body is not bad." Qin Tao nodded in satisfaction, and then took Zhao Ling to Santana.

  The driver drove, Qin Tao and Zhao Ling sat in the back seat, arrived at Huating, had dinner, bought clothes, and arrived at the airport before the driver drove the car back.

   When boarding the plane, Zhao Ling was still a little curious, not knowing exactly what mission she was performing this time.

  In the cockpit, there was dim light. The plane belonged to British Airways, and more than half of them were Europeans. Zhao Ling looked around and was very curious.

   "I didn't buy a ticket from our international airline." Qin Tao was slightly regretful: "Let's see if there is a chance when we come back. It's a pity that those gifts are gone."

When flying in the 1970s and 1980s, everyone could carry a bottle of Moutai back when they got off the plane. Later, it was no longer given as a gift. Instead, it was changed to free drinking on the plane. There were also other gifts, which were very commemorative. Well, British Airways doesn't have this kind of service.

  However, this is also beneficial. These foreigners are more likely to create a romantic atmosphere, Qin Tao thought so, watching the stewardess in British style uniform pass by.

   "Xiao Ling, you wait here, I'm going to the bathroom." Qin Tao said to Zhao Ling.

   "Yes." Zhao Ling nodded.

   "Passengers, please pay attention, food is now being served." The beautiful stewardess pushed the dining car over.

   "Do you have Chinese food?"

   "Only dessert, do you want cake?"

"All right."

  Zhao Ling took the cake from Qin Tao in her hand. For some reason, she felt that the beautiful stewardess looked at her with a slightly weird look, but she couldn't tell what was weird.

   "Come, eat." Qin Tao generously ate another one.

  Zhao Ling could only follow suit, but after taking the second bite, she couldn't bite anymore, and felt something hard inside.

   "There are..." Zhao Ling suddenly stopped talking at this point. Could it be that she is doing some special intelligence work, and this is the way to convey information?

  So, she quietly looked around, the stewardess seemed to be still paying attention to her, but when she looked over, she had already turned her head.

  So, Zhao Ling stretched out her hand quietly, and took out this hard thing, hey, this shape is a bit special?

  She picked up a napkin, wiped it, and wiped off the cream on it, and it immediately sparkled.

  The light in the engine room is dim, and when it shines on this thing, it looks so spectacular. The polyhedral appearance reflects the light and looks shining.

   "This is...a diamond ring?" Zhao Ling asked curiously.

   At this moment, music suddenly sounded in the cabin.

   "wowwowyeayea, loveyoumorethanIcansay, I\'llloveyououtwiceasmuchtomorrow..."

   When hearing this song, Europeans all pricked up their ears. They know that this is the most popular "MoreThanICanSay" and it is usually used during courtship.

   Now in the cabin, why did this song suddenly play? Is there something romantic about to happen?

  With this thought in mind, they stood up and looked around, and then they were attracted by the diamond ring in Zhao Ling's hand.

  In an instant, they realized that their eyes were full of envy.

  At this moment, Zhao Ling's mind was empty.

  Of course she realized that something happened, something she didn't expect, and everyone around her was looking at her, but her brain had stopped spinning, and she couldn't think of what would happen next, and what would happen to herself.

   While everyone was watching, the stewardess 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: "The singing is not good, please forgive me, Chinese first, then English."

  Although everyone forgives, Qin Tao still looked at Zhao Ling. At this time, Zhao Ling felt her heart beat 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 little bits of laughter along the way, and save them for later chatting slowly in a rocking chair..."

Although the English song is not bad, it is still not tasteful enough. Qin Tao’s favorite is this song. Although it was not released until 1994, he can’t help but sing it now. Somewhat out of tune.

  After singing the Chinese version, among the passengers present, those who understand Chinese were already moved. By the time the English version was sung, everyone in the cabin had been moved to tears.

  This song is so good!

"Xiao Ling, the most romantic thing I can think of is growing old together with you." Qin Tao said while taking the diamond ring from Zhao Ling who was completely in a daze, and then, kneeling Kneel down.

  This kind of romantic marriage 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 the future, and recall it after 20 or 30 years. He felt a little regretful.

   "Hmph, I didn't have anything back then, so I went with you to get a marriage certificate, and then we lived together. There wasn't even a part to swear an oath under Chairman Mao's head!"

   "Why did you get married back then? How come I don't remember it?"

"I lost my marriage certificate that day, so I'll go back to your new house to sleep with you at night, right? Our wedding was simple and didn't disturb too many people. You are already the boss of the group. If news spreads, I don't know how many If people want to give gifts, the influence will be bad."

  Qin Tao didn't want to leave these regrets, so he moved out the set of later generations, hoping that Zhao Ling would like it at this time.

   "Xiaoling, I love you, marry me!"

  When Qin Tao finished speaking, it meant that the atmosphere had reached its peak.

   "Marry him, marry him!" The people around shouted.

  Although everyone didn’t know each other, they were all moved by this song. On the passenger plane, at an altitude of 10,000 meters, this marriage proposal ceremony was so impressive.

   "Marry him, marry him!"

  Even the door of the cockpit in front was opened, and the bearded captain stood there, raising his hand and shouting.

  Nima, can you fly the plane properly? We don't want anything to happen!

  Zhao Ling felt something glittering and translucent gushing out of her eyes, sliding down her face slowly, and her already blank brain finally turned slowly, and she already knew what happened. (The hero of Huadong moved himself to tears, it was too romantic, the hero of Huadong and his wife got married, there was no ceremony, it was plain, and now, I am really touched. I don’t know if I will be scolded, if I don’t know how to write about 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 time, Brother Tao deliberately did not mention the matter of marriage, just to surprise me, a huge surprise.

   This time I went abroad by plane for honeymoon. On the plane, Brother Tao proposed to himself!

  I am the happiest woman in China, even in the whole world, because no man can do what Brother Tao did and create such a huge surprise, right?

  Wait, where is Brother Tao? Hey, it seems that you are lower than yourself?

  Brother Tao, how could you do this?

  Zhao Ling was startled, and quickly left her seat, came to the aisle, and knelt down opposite Qin Tao.

   After all, this ceremony does not exist in China. Zhao Ling only felt that Qin Tao had to do the same when he knelt on one knee.

"explain."

"say what?"

   "I do."

   "Well, I am willing, Brother Tao, I am willing to marry you."

   There was applause all around.

   "Stretch 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 smirk on her face.

   Along the way, Zhao Ling was extremely excited, and there was only one thought in her mind: "I have become Brother Tao's wife, and I have married him!"

  After landing, she checked into the hotel and took a shower, so she was more awake.

   "Brother Tao, we are getting married like this? Do your parents know?"

   "I've already called them. We travel and get married without a ceremony, so as to save my 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 to do this. 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, and she snuggled into Qin Tao's arms, and then, she felt Qin Tao's reaction somewhere.

   "Brother Tao, when I was with Vitalia, she taught me a lot of postures. However, I am shy. Now, I am your wife. If you want, we..."

   "Then what are you waiting for, let's work hard to create a new life." Qin Tao hugged his wife and walked towards the bed.

  Fighting all night, the next day, Zhao Ling stayed in bed for an unprecedented time. It was near noon before getting up to go out for something to eat with Qin Tao.

   "Over there at the factory, I meant to come here to participate in the International Defense Exhibition in London. However, we are mainly on our honeymoon. We will have dinner later and go out for a stroll. This place is not far from the Tower of London..."

  As Qin Tao said, he opened the door and went out. At this time, the door next door also opened. When he saw that figure, Qin Tao was taken aback for a moment, and then Zhao Ling who was behind him also came out with surprise on his face.

   "Vitalia?" Zhao Ling felt incredible, isn't this world too small?

   "Zhao, why are you here?"

   "We're here for a trip." Qin Tao replied, "And you, why are you here?"

"Isn't it because of domestic... Forget it, let's not talk about it." Vitalia said, "Is this your first time in London? Let me show you around! I have been here several times, right here very familiar."

  Vitalia is very enthusiastic, even if she is not in the Red Empire, she still wants to be a landlord.

   "We're going to eat first."

   "Okay, let's go eat together. I know a restaurant that is very famous."

Because they already knew that Vitalia and Alexander had separated, Qin Tao and Zhao Ling tactfully did not mention the good time they spent in Crimea last time. They had dinner and went shopping together. Qin Tao tactfully acted as a bag carrier, and after visiting a few shopping malls, Qin Tao's hands were full.

  However, while resting on the seat, Qin Tao whispered to Vitalia: "I found out that someone is following us."

  Although Qin Tao is not a professional, but along the way, he also found something wrong.

   "It doesn't matter, that person is a bodyguard invited by my father, responsible for secretly protecting my safety." Vitalia said.

  Qin Tao finally realized it, and at the same time was a little surprised. Didn't Vitalia's father start to make a fortune after the collapse of the Red Empire? Relying on the special background of the times to make a fortune, I got the state-owned automobile factory, and started the trade of imported automobiles, making a lot of money.

   But now, judging from the situation, his father is already very rich, and he probably started his activities a long time ago, right?

  Hey, university professors, if you don’t teach well, you have to participate in this kind of activities. What will happen in the end? Can't end well.

  Qin Tao was 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 see it.

  Zhao Ling was originally engaged in anti-aircraft missiles for warships, and Qin Tao is also building aircraft carriers, so although it is said that they are here for their honeymoon, it would be good to have a look around. "

   "This defense exhibition is not open to ordinary people, but only entertains people in the industry and reporters." Vitalia is very clear: "If you want to watch 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 making money. Therefore, it is necessary to charge the venue fee of the exhibitors and the tickets of the audience, and even the tickets of the audience are still the main thing.

  But now, this international defense exhibition in London is for the promotion of arms, and only manufacturers or purchasers can enter and visit.

   Unless Qin Tao reveals his identity as the CEO of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group, then there will be more troubles. Now, it is better to follow Vitalia's way.

   "Really? That's really great. We are out on our honeymoon, and we are 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's words are too level.

  Vitalia's eyes were full of envy.

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