dkrc Chapter 67 Highlight Moments
Chapter 67 Highlight Moments
Chapter 69 Highlight Moments
PARKING LOT.
A middle-aged woman walked up to the guests with a gentle smile.
"Hello everyone, I am Zhang Meiling, Deputy Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Welcome to today's volunteer service at the marriage registration office to experience our work."
The four groups of guests will take turns experiencing the roles of receptionist, divorce mediator, and certificate issuance hall staff.
Let's start with the first round of allocation. First, the most challenging task: divorce mediators. Who will take on this role?
All eyes were on Li Shen.
Zhang Meiling: "Alright, since everyone wants it, then let's go with Li Shen."
Everyone shook their heads and waved their hands frantically.
"It can't be him!"
"If it's him, then it's all over!"
"Boss, please think this through!"
Li Shen spread his hands: "How am I spicy?"
"What's wrong with you? Do we need to spell out your situation?"
"If it's you, you're doomed! You're just trying to break up every couple you're supposed to be with!"
"You could single-handedly increase today's divorce rate by at least 5%."
Zhang Meiling wasn't quite sure what to do: "I've been busy with work and haven't paid much attention to our festival, so what kind of job is suitable for Li Shen?"
Huang Shengyi: "I think the service work in the certificate issuing hall is up to par."
Yoko shook her head vigorously: "The marriage certificate hall is even worse. They're reading their vows, and he'll say something like, 'Even a dog wouldn't talk to someone who loves you!' or 'Marriage is the tomb of love!'"
Liang Song: "Then how about we have Li Shen work as a receptionist at the door?"
Yoko: "That's even worse. Before the newlyweds even walked into the hall, he would have nipped their love in the bud with just a few words."
Everyone looked at Li Shen and laughed heartily.
"That's enough! I, Li Shen, don't speak lightly."
"But you really have a way with words, haha!"
Zhang Meiling said, "You will all experience these three jobs in turn, so let Li Shen/Tian Xiwei try the receptionist job first to get used to it."
The group put on volunteer armbands and went to the marriage registration office on the third floor.
Here's a little-known fact: the marriage registration window and the divorce registration window are located next to each other.
Li Shen stared blankly at the two windows next to each other, which was somewhat unexpected.
Zhang Meiling looked at him: "Li Shen, what's wrong?"
"Boss, the transition was excellent!"
Li Shen couldn't understand why the two windows weren't separated.
A couple came to get their marriage certificate in high spirits, it was their happiest day, but the people next to them were arguing about getting a divorce, how could that spoil their mood!
Doesn't anyone consider the feelings of the newcomers?
But Yoko said, "That's how it is at the marriage registry."
Li Shen glanced at him; this guy seemed quite familiar with the business.
Yoko patted Li Shen on the shoulder: "Brother, as a receptionist, bow more and talk less, hahaha!"
8:30 AM, Civil Affairs Bureau, during working hours.
Li Shen and Tian Xiwei, wearing armbands, stood at the door.
Tian Xiwei clenched her small hands, eagerly watching the end of the corridor, anticipating the first couple to be married: "I'm so excited!"
Li Shen was also a little excited and happy for the newlyweds who were about to get their marriage certificate.
Even though Li Shen has a gloomy view of marriage, he sincerely hopes that every stranger can be happy.
Finally, the first couple arrived.
The couple looked around at the signage in the corridor until they saw the words "Marriage Registration Office," at which point their brows relaxed.
"Wow, Tian Xiwei?"
"Quickly, quick, husband, Li Shen."
"Hello, could you please sign your autograph?"
"Okay, okay," Tian Xiwei took the pen, wrote "Xiao Tian" on the A4 paper, and then handed the paper and pen to Li Shen.
Just as Li Shen was about to sign, the man quickly handed him another piece of paper: "If you want to sign, please sign on this paper instead."
Li Shen raised his pen, then put it down and capped it.
With a bright smile, Tian Xiwei made a heart shape with her hands to send her blessings: "Wishing you both a long and happy marriage, may your marriage registration be on the left-hand side."
There weren't many people getting their certificates today, and the ratio of divorces to newlyweds wasn't as exaggerated as some online reports suggested.
The people who entered the hall had different emotions.
Some newcomers have calm expressions, as if they are going through a project process.
Some divorced couples leave with smiles on their faces.
The myriad aspects of marriage are vividly displayed in this small registration office.
One of the newlywed couples caught Li Shen's attention because after they entered the hall, they sat in the waiting area and remained indifferent until their number was called.
The couple is clearly having a cold war.
Tian Xiwei walked over and asked, "Excuse me, are you two still going to register your marriage?"
The couple didn't answer.
"So, would you like me to call your numbers again?"
The couple ignored her, each looking down at their phones.
"How can we help you two?"
Li Shen pulled Tian Xiwei away: "There are only divorce mediators here, but no marriage mediators. Let them decide for themselves; it's such an important matter."
"Shenzi, change shifts. Come to the marriage counseling room." Li Hangliang waved.
The Marriage and Family Counseling Room, as the name suggests, is dedicated to helping those on the verge of divorce.
Li Shen strode over: "This is something I'm good at!"
Tian Xiwei, startled, followed closely behind, saying, "Please, don't say anything out of the ordinary!"
At this moment, Zhang Ruonan, standing at the door of the marriage assistance room, was watching the live stream comments on her phone:
[Dog Bro, you need to be kind!]
[Please go easy on me, Dog Bro!]
[Oh no, the love killer has arrived!]
[It's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage!]
On the live stream screen, in the upper right corner, the guest's approval rating is displayed.
Tian Xiwei: 85%;
Hwang Seung-yi: 82%;
Yoko: 80%;
Li Shen: 5%;
Li Shen clearly didn't do anything, but just by standing at the marriage registration office, he gained 5% support across the internet!
Zhang Ruonan chuckled.
See? That's what word-of-mouth is all about!
Slowly, Mistake, Time Difference —
Li Shen has built his reputation today through a series of pessimistic poems and songs about love!
This is the power of literature, the power of songs, the power of Dog Brother!
Li Shen entered the [Marriage and Family Counseling Room].
Zhang Meiling introduced: "These are our two best marriage mediators, Zhang Xiuna and Liu Xiaojuan."
Everyone greeted each other and took their seats.
Zhang Xiuna and Liu Xiaojuan sat in the front row; they were the ones who took the lead.
Li Shentian Xiwei and Mai Lin Li Hangliang sat in the back row, mainly observing.
Mai Lin curled her lip: "Li Shen, you'd better keep quiet for a while."
"Um.
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Mai Lin took a deep breath and looked at Li Hangliang: "Why am I a little nervous?"
Li Shen: "It's been eight years. It's normal to be nervous on my first day at work."
Merlin: "————"
The first couple to enter the mediation room had a history of marital discord.
Li Shen remained silent throughout, so there was nothing to mediate.
The second couple's problem was that the woman's personality was very similar to Mai Lin's, but she worked hard to manage the household chores. As for the man, he was much more manly than Li Hangliang.
The two still didn't want to divorce, but they got into a heated argument today, which was a typical impulsive divorce.
Zhang Xiuna: "Actually, your problems are not that big at all, you just need to control your emotions."
Woman: "If anyone should be controlling their emotions, it's him; he's a man."
"What's wrong with men? Do men owe you something? Are you out of your mind to say that?"
"Zhang Qiang, did I give you too much face in public?"
Liu Xiaojuan: "Calm down, calm down!!! You're all too self-centered and have such short tempers. Go back and calm down before making a decision."
The couple remained silent for less than three seconds.
The woman suddenly slammed her marriage certificate on the table: "No, we're getting a divorce today."
She's waiting for her husband to back down.
The man retorted angrily, "Fine, let's get a divorce! Whoever doesn't is a coward!"
Zhang Xiuna and Liu Xiaojuan looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
Actually, this is a TV show recording. In your normal work, who would mediate for you?
Zhang Xiuna and Liu Xiaojuan turned to the four guests and asked, "Does anyone have anything to say?"
Merlin quickly said, "Brother, you should apologize to your wife! You're a grown man, you need to show some backbone!"
"Why should I apologize?"
"You're a man!"
"Shut up, Merlin, I'm not your husband!"
Li Hangliang: "————"
The man was clearly a viewer of "Goodbye My Love," and his tone was indeed very aggressive.
Tian Xiwei quickly came to the rescue: "Actually, brother and sister-in-law, you really don't have any problems—"
Man: "Are you done talking? If you're done, let's get the certificate done."
The group looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
Li Shen sighed deeply; it was his turn to make a move.
Li Shen: "Actually, if two hedgehogs want to live together, the only way is to hug each other, to put their soft hearts on each other, and to leave their quills to outsiders."
Tian Xiwei: "???"
Li Hangliang: "???"
Merlin thought to himself: He can speak human language?
The divorced older brother looked at Li Shen in surprise: "Huh?!"
The divorced man, who had been following "Goodbye Lovers" closely, was particularly surprised when he heard Li Shen say those words.
Li Shen slowly said, "I think marriage is about two egos working together to become a shared self. Sometimes you have to extinguish your own ego to see the other person."
The live stream chat was completely baffled:
Is this something Dog Bro should say?
[Is Dog Bro giving us positive energy?]
[So you can actually speak nicely?]
[Dog Bro, you've got some skill in giving advice!]
[Hey Dog Bro, watch your persona!]
Li Shen's approval rating: 15%
Li Shen suddenly changed the subject: "Brother, am I a fan?"
"Ironclad, I watch the live stream every day."
"Go buy me a pack of cigarettes, and we can smoke and chat when we get back."
The man paused for a moment, then stood up: "Okay."
The man left.
Li Shen then looked at the woman: "During every argument, has your older brother ever brought up divorce?"
The woman shook her head: "I'm always the one who brings it up first; he's never brought it up on his own initiative."
Women are more likely to bring up breaking up or divorce, while men are the opposite.
But the moment a man initiates the divorce, it means he truly wants to give up. Before he brings it up, no matter how heated the arguments get, he still can't bear to let go.
The woman remained silent.
Li Shen: "Big sister, you should go back. Big brother won't be coming back."
The woman asked in confusion, "How did you know?"
Li Hangliang said, "Because Li Shen doesn't smoke, my brother understood and gave him a way out."
The woman smiled and said, "Then I'll be going too. Sorry everyone."
Li Shen: "Wait a minute, big sister, I have something I want to say to you."
The woman turned around and listened attentively: "Please advise me."
"You and he have fewer and fewer things in common in your lives."
The woman gave a wry smile: "I'm a housewife, what can I do?"
Li Shen: "I have a way. When you get home, please follow me, and you'll be able to get that step back!"
"Haha, definitely, definitely."
The couple successfully mediated the dispute.
"Okay, Teacher Li."
"The tense situation was resolved so cleverly, Teacher Li is amazing!"
"You're smart!"
A different light appeared in Tian Xiwei's eyes as she looked at Li Shen.
Li Shen smiled and said, "Actually, this couple is easy to persuade. Both of them have strong personalities and are prickly. They care about their image in front of others and can't back down."
Therefore, your way of persuading people not only fueled the woman's arrogance but also stirred up the older brother's anger.
It's actually very simple; just let them leave with dignity and an excuse.