Chapter 71 Mother Gu is here!

Xiao Wang shrank his neck and immediately shut his mouth, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

The jeep drove past the family compound, attracting envious glances from countless soldiers and their wives.

Everyone looked at the two people sitting side by side in the car. One was heroic and upright, and the other was beautiful and exquisite. They looked perfectly matched. They were like a model couple propaganda poster walking around the military region.

There weren't many people at the registration desk, and the process was simple and quick.

Ten minutes later, brand-new, still-smelling red marriage certificates were solemnly handed to the couple. The certificates were made like awards presented at a commendation ceremony, with a solemn cover, Mao Zedong quotations printed on the inner pages, the names of the newlyweds written on them, and the sacred vows. Gu Beichen picked up the two red certificates, his gaze lingered on them for a moment, and then he shoved them both into Su Yue's hands.

"From today onwards, you are my wife."

“In our family, you manage the money, and you also manage this certificate. I am also under your control.”

Holding the scalding "certificate" in her hand, Su Yue looked into his open and sincere eyes, feeling as if her heart was enveloped by a warm, large hand, filled with a sense of security.

It wasn't until they left the Civil Affairs Bureau and were about to take their wedding photos that Su Yue realized that Gu Beichen, this "scheming man," had even prepared the clothes for the photoshoot in advance.

In the back seat of the jeep, there was a brand-new military uniform and a well-tailored sky-blue dress.

Su Yue changed into a dress and looked at the man in the mirror wearing a brand-new military uniform, his epaulets gleaming in the sunlight. She couldn't help but tease him.

"Commander Gu, confess and you'll be treated leniently. Did you plan this all along?"

Gu Beichen strode over, stretched out his long arm, and pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

He lowered his head, his hot breath brushing against her earlobe, carrying a unique magnetism, and whispered in her ear.

"From the moment you saved my life in Shanghai."

"I've already fallen in love with you without even realizing it."

The man's voice carried an undisguised and frank possessiveness.

Su Yue's heartbeat instantly went off track.

After taking the wedding photos, Gu Beichen had Xiao Wang drive the car directly to the provincial capital.

He took Su Yue to the largest and only state-owned hotel in the provincial capital that required foreign exchange certificates.

He didn't ask for a private room, but sat in the bustling lobby and ordered a large table of dishes.

Braised pork belly, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, steamed crab, and a bowl of steaming chicken soup.

In an era when everyone is still tightening their belts, such a table of dishes is simply outrageously extravagant.

Gu Beichen paid no attention to the envious glances of others. He focused on serving Su Yue food, peeling crabs for her, and piling crab roe and meat into her bowl.

Let's declare to the world through our actions.

He wanted to give his wife the best.

This meal was their first meal as newlyweds, and Su Yue felt both sweet and warm inside.

It was already dark when the two got home.

The courtyard was quiet, and the air was filled with the scent of happiness.

However, this warm moment was broken by a series of hurried footsteps.

Guard Xiao Wang rushed in from the gate, carrying a telegram, his expression indescribably strange.

He ran up to the two men, stood at attention, and handed them the telegram.

"Commander! An urgent telegram from the capital!"

Gu Beichen took the telegram, his brows furrowing slightly.

The capital? Who could it be at this time?

He unfolded the thin telegram, glanced at it, and his tall frame suddenly froze, his expression instantly becoming complex.

Su Yue noticed his unusual behavior and leaned closer to ask, "What's wrong?"

Gu Beichen raised his head and looked at Su Yue, his eyes filled with a mixture of helplessness, headache, and... vigilance as if facing a formidable enemy.

He handed her the telegram and said in a deep voice.

"Mom said...she'll arrive tomorrow!"

Su Yue stared at the few words on the telegram, somewhat bewildered.

Is my mother-in-law coming?

Did they arrive by rocket at that speed?

Gu Beichen rubbed his temples and explained, "My mom... she's the typical type who's sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, and she's used to being decisive and efficient. I guess she heard about our marriage registration in Beijing and couldn't sit still. She's worried that you're being mistreated here and that you're not used to life on the island."

The next morning, the entire military compound was in an uproar.

A military jeep with a Beijing license plate came to a steady stop in front of Gu Beichen's courtyard amidst the attention of many.

The car door opened, and a woman dressed in a dark blue cadre uniform, with her hair neatly combed, and who, although over fifty, was in good spirits, stepped out with the help of a guard.

She is Gu Beichen's mother, Zhang Huilan.

Su Yue and Gu Beichen were waiting at the door early.

As soon as Zhang Huilan got out of the car, her gaze locked onto Su Yue.

She rushed over in a few steps, grabbed Su Yue's hand, and scrutinized her from head to toe with a sharp and scrutinizing gaze.

"Oh my goodness, how did you get so thin? Is the wind on this island too strong? It's dried up your delicate and pretty Jiangnan girl!"

While she was harshly criticizing him, she couldn't hide the heartache in her eyes.

Before she finished speaking, she pulled out an incredibly thick red envelope from her pocket and stuffed it into Su Yue's hand without saying a word.

"Here! This is a gift from Mom for changing your address to Mom! From now on, we're family. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell Mom, and Mom will stand up for you!"

This straightforward and enthusiastic welcome ceremony stunned Su Yue for a moment. The red envelope in her hand felt heavy and warm to her heart.

Zhang Huilan pulled Su Yue into the yard. When she saw the small vegetable garden that Su Yue had taken care of so well, lush and green, full of life, she nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad, she's clearly a good girl who knows how to manage a household. Unlike our Nanxing, who's spoiled rotten and wouldn't even pick up a fallen oil bottle."

She made the decision and announced: "I'm here today to help you with your wedding! Our daughter-in-law from the Gu family can't just get a marriage certificate and call it a day. We have to have a grand wedding so everyone knows that you are the daughter-in-law that Zhang Huilan has chosen!"

The news that the mother-in-law was going to personally organize the wedding spread like wildfire throughout the entire residential compound.

Before long, the entrance to the Gu family's courtyard was crowded with military wives who came to see what was going on.

Everyone offered their congratulations, their eyes filled with envy.

Just then, a shrill voice suddenly broke in.

"Oh, Aunt Gu, you've finally arrived! You have no idea how much we've all been waiting for you!"

A military wife wearing a floral shirt and with a somewhat harsh appearance pushed through the crowd and approached Zhang Huilan.

It was Wang Cuihua, who was known for her gossip and had previously been jealous of Su Yue in private.

Wang Cuihua pretended to be affectionate and took Zhang Huilan's arm, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

"Aunt Gu, you don't know, although Dr. Su is an educated person from the city, she has such a big attitude! We roughnecks have to think twice before we speak to her, for fear of saying something wrong and upsetting her!"