389. Oath and Letter of Intent to Marry
As for why the Australian Governor gave the big fat and the second fat medal, Tang Ming couldn't guess, and he didn't bother to guess. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
But Tang Ming suddenly thought of a question, Queen's Day was on the second Monday of June, when he and Cornelia should be in China, and the big fat and the second fat would also go back with them, and there was no time to attend the award ceremony.
Tang Ming told Palasha about this question, she pondered for a while, and said, "Even if you don't show up, it doesn't matter, I think everyone will be considerate when you encounter this situation." ”
"Thank you, Palasha. Tang Ming sincerely thanked her.
Palasha said, "You're welcome, Don. ”
Cook said beside him: "Palasha, Mr. Tang, when the time comes, I will go up first." ”
With that, he stood up, tidied up his suit, walked to the podium in front of him, tried the microphone, and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to welcome the three new brothers who have joined us, they are Mr. Tang Mingtang from China, and ...... from India."
Cook's speech skills were excellent, and the people in the audience did not get impatient after speaking for more than ten minutes in a row.
“…… Okay, I don't think you want to listen to me anymore, so let's invite three gentlemen to take the oath on stage. ”
In the end, Cook invited Tang Ming and them to the stage.
Tang Ming stood up, fastened a button, and walked up.
In addition to Tang Ming, there were two other people who walked up together, one Indian and one Vietnamese.
Compared with Tang Ming's indifference, they are very excited, it is a dream for them to join the Australian nationality, and from today they will be able to enjoy various benefits like other Australians.
"Congratulations. ”
"Thank you. ”
“……”
Cook hugged them one by one, and then the guide came up and said, "Now I will lead the three gentlemen to read the oath, I will say one sentence, the three gentlemen will say one sentence, the first sentence can be read or not according to their own beliefs, or it can be said to be replaced from now on, do you think the three gentlemen are ready?"
"Alright. Tang Ming and the other two nodded at the same time.
The usher raised his hand and said, "In the name of God." ”
Tang Ming and the other two raised their hands at the same time and said separately:
"From now on. ”
"In the name of God. ”
"In the name of God. ”
Of the three, only Tang Ming was an unbeliever, and the other two were all Christians.
"I pledge my allegiance to Australia and its people. ”
"I pledge my allegiance to Australia and its people. ”
“……”
"Share its democratic beliefs. ”
"Share its democratic beliefs. ”
“……”
"Respect their rights and freedoms. ”
"Respect their rights and freedoms. ”
“……”
"Uphold and comply with its laws. ”
"Uphold and comply with its laws. ”
“……”
After taking the oath and receiving a certificate of citizenship, the band played the Australian national anthem, and everyone sang it together.
But Tang Ming didn't know what the Australian national anthem was, so he could only open his mouth and hum along.
After singing the Australian national anthem, all the ceremonies were over, Tang Ming was an Australian from today on, and his heart was suddenly a little stunned.
Cornelia came over, saw that he was in a bad mood, and took his arm and comforted: "My dear, whether you join the Australian nationality or not, you have Chinese blood in your veins, and this can never be changed." ”
"Honey, you're right. Tang Ming regained his spirits, looked at Cornelia and said softly, "My dear, then let's fill out the letter of intent for marriage tomorrow." ”
"Good. Cornelia smiled and nodded, with a hint of longing and sweetness in her smile.
"Don, congratulations, the gift to you. ”
When they had finished speaking, Palasha came over with a flower pot in which a small sapling was planted.
Tang Ming took the flower pot and said, "Thank you, I will plant it in the yard of the ranch villa." ”
After staying here for a while, and after a few words with Palasha and Cook, Tang Ming and Cornelia left.
Back on the Gold Coast, Tang Ming took off his suit, threw it on the sofa, and said: "I really don't want to wear a suit, it's too uncomfortable, by the way, tomorrow I will not only fill out the letter of intent to get married, but also go to the Chinese Embassy to apply for a visa, and I will use the visa when I return to China in the future." ”
At the end, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
China does not recognize dual nationality, and after becoming a foreign national, Chinese nationality will be automatically abolished, and it is difficult to re-naturalize.
At noon, Cornelia made a delicious meal and comforted Tang Ming's slightly melancholy heart.
……
The next morning, Tang Ming and Cornelia packed up their things and drove off alone, without taking Andy and the two security guards with them.
When the car drove out of the villa gate, Tang Ming suddenly felt a little nervous, after today, he and Cornelia entered the countdown to marriage, and couldn't help but look at Cornelia.
Cornelia put her hand to her heart and said, "Honey, I'm a little nervous. ”
Tang Ming stretched out his hand and patted her leg, and said, "Okay, dear, don't be nervous, we just go to fill out a letter of intent to get married, and we won't be able to officially hold the wedding until more than a month later, besides, there is me!"
"Hmm. Cornelia listened to his words, and felt very relieved, and her nervousness was relieved a lot.
The car drove all the way, and after more than 40 minutes, I came to the marriage registry office in Brisbane, parked the car outside, stood where I was and waited for a while, and two men in their thirties came.
"Hello, Mr. Tang, Miss Cornelia. ”
"Hello, Mr. Corey. ”
Corey is a professional marriage registrar, and he is always approached for marriage registration.
Corey asked, "Mr. Tang, Miss Cornelia, have you brought all the information?"
Tang Ming patted the bag in his hand and said, "Bring it all." ”
Corey said, "Alright, come in with me." ”
Inside, they found a place to sit down, and Corey asked the staff for a letter of intent to marry, and asked Tang Ming and Cornelia to fill it out.
After filling in for half an hour, the letter of intent for marriage was completed, Corey checked it for them, and after confirming that there was no problem, he said: "Both, from now on you have a cooling-off period of one month and one day, during which the wedding cannot be held, and if the wedding is not held within eighteen months, this letter of intent will be automatically invalidated, if it is ......"
"There are no ifs. Tang Ming knew what he was going to say and interrupted him.
Corey shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay, no if, you have to send me an email as soon as possible after the wedding date and venue are confirmed, and I will help you apply for a marriage certificate." ”
Tang Ming said: "Okay, we will inform you as soon as possible." ”
Corey said, "If you're all right, you can go." ”
Tang Ming and Cornelia said goodbye to him and walked out, and when they came outside, Tang Ming complained: "It's too troublesome to get married in Australia, just don't issue a certificate directly, there is actually a cooling-off period." (To be continued.) )