Chapter 113 You Love Me, I Love Her

"Comrade, comrade, we didn't have an affair! We didn't have an affair! Pearl and I are already married, we just haven't registered our marriage or held a wedding banquet yet. We didn't have an affair!"

Qin Weimin had no other choice; if he delayed any longer, he would be dragged out and paraded through the streets with his head shaved in a humiliating manner.

Anyway, my wife and I never got a marriage certificate, so whether we're divorced or not is up to me.

After uttering that most difficult sentence, Qin Weimin actually spoke more and more fluently.

"Yan Xiaocui and I are divorced, but we still live together to make it easier to take care of our children. I can assure you that we haven't done anything inappropriate. I'm married to Bai Zhenzhu, and we're a legitimate couple, not having an affair. Let us go!"

Everyone: "!!!"

No, did they wake up too fast this morning? Were they hallucinating?

What did this person say?!

Bai Zhenzhu stared at Qin Weimin in disbelief, her fair face turning bright red.

Damn it, how dare this useless thing do that?!

How dare he say that?!

Damn it, damn it!

Who married this useless piece of trash?

How could I possibly give up an entire forest for one tree?!

Bai Zhenzhu was both angry and furious, feeling that she had been taken advantage of, and she wanted to deny it as soon as she opened her mouth.

But when she saw the few members of the Revolutionary Committee staring at her with fierce expressions, she suddenly came to her senses and shut her mouth in time.

In this situation, acknowledging their marriage is the best solution; otherwise, things might get complicated.

So, her eyes also reddened, and she put on a wronged look, "Comrades, we are already married, I'm not being a pervert, you can't wrong me."

All the staff present, whether from the street or the relocation committee, were shocked.

The staff at the neighborhood office, in particular, were completely dumbfounded.

What the heck?!

Wasn't Qin Weimin a couple with Aunt Yan? How come he married Bai Zhenzhu?

No, what exactly did they miss?

One of the members of the Revolutionary Committee sneered, looking at Qin and Bai suspiciously. "Do you think we're stupid? You two just get married like that? It seems like none of you old neighbors have heard of this. I bet you two are just having an affair behind someone's back!"

Judging from the dumbfounded looks on the faces of the people from the subdistrict office, it's clear they were unaware of the matter either. Most of the people in the subdistrict office are residents living nearby, so while they may not be completely familiar with the situation in their jurisdiction, they do have a general understanding. The fact that even they hadn't heard of it speaks volumes.

This person must have been afraid of being punished and just made things up.

Qin Weimin's heart tightened; he hadn't expected this man to be so difficult to fool.

Bai Zhenzhu was also panicking; she didn't want to be paraded through the streets with her head shaved in a humiliating way.

Director Zhu of the subdistrict office quickly realized what was going on and laughed it off, "Comrade, it's probably because Comrade Qin got divorced and remarried not long ago, and kept a low profile by not announcing the wedding banquet, which is why we didn't hear about it and were a little surprised."

Director Zhu didn't want such a thing to happen in his jurisdiction. First, it would damage his reputation. Second, if he were really convicted of hooliganism, both families' jobs would be affected, and the factory might even take back their houses. In that case, the street office would have to find a way to resettle them, which would increase the street office's workload. He was not happy about that, so he tried his best to clear Qin Weimin's name.

Qin Weimin's mind raced as he desperately tried to justify himself, "Yes, yes, that's right. Bai Zhenzhu and I haven't had our wedding banquet yet, so not many people outside know, but we are indeed married."

As if to prove his words, at that moment, Qin Weimin's wife, Aunt Yan, rushed in crying, knelt down on the ground with a "thud," and begged, "Leader, leader, I'm innocent! I'm Qin Weimin's wife, ex-wife! I can testify that they didn't have an affair! Qin Weimin and I divorced a long time ago! They were dating legitimately, it doesn't count as having an affair! Please let them go!"

Everyone: "!!!"

Revolutionary Committee Leaders: "!!!"

Director Zhu: "!!!"

His eyes were practically bulging out.

Damn it, you guys are really going all out to get away with this!

Although the two of them vehemently denied having an affair and fabricated stories about divorce and marriage, he's a seasoned veteran of Dongting Lake, so how could he not know the truth?

That old bastard Qin Weimin is really something! He must have been fooling his wife quite a bit, right?

The leader of the Revolutionary Committee also squinted, giving Aunt Yan a strange look for a while before saying lightly, "Oh, so your predecessor was quite magnanimous."

Aunt Yan: "..."

Aunt Yan's face twisted in pain.

Aunt Yan hated Bai Zhenzhu, that old fox, to death, but she was also afraid that if Qin Weimin really got into trouble, it would implicate her sons, so she could only grit her teeth and go along with what he said.

She was so frustrated!

Well, it's also possible that because her face was so distorted, the comrades of the Revolutionary Committee did not accept her testimony, but instead sent people to ask the neighbors in the No. 35 compound.

They didn't just call anyone else, but Granny Ma from the front yard, since she'd been giving ideological education classes there for the past few days, and she lived very close. Also, Grandpa Zou, the manager of compound number 35, came to find out what was going on.

Aunt Ma thought the leader was going to bring up old grievances with her, and she was feeling uneasy. But when the question was asked, she was immediately dumbfounded.

What the heck?!

Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu got married?! How come she didn't know?!

Aunt Ma's eyes darted around slyly, and when she caught sight of Qin Weimin, whose hands were tightly bound but who was still trying to wink at her, her eyes flashed.

He stammered, "Yes, yes, I just moved into this compound. I used to live with my eldest son, so I don't know much about their situation."

I really helped Qin Weimin today, that's a huge favor, it must be worth a lot of money, right? Hehe!

On the other side, Zou Qianjin felt dizzy upon hearing the staff member's question.

Oh shit!

These damn bastards can't survive without causing some trouble, right? Right? Right?

What kind of nonsense is this!

When did Qin Weimin divorce Aunt Yan and marry Bai Zhenzhu?

These two are one thing, but why is Aunt Yan, the original wife, speaking up for the man and his lover?!

Are you out of your mind?!

Zou Qianjin felt a throbbing pain in his forehead, and what was even more frustrating was that he had to go along with what these three people were saying.

Otherwise, if people are really proven guilty of having an affair, they might be demoted to a lower-ranking position for indecent behavior.

The future of the rest of the Bai and Qin families is also almost ruined, because they have made mortal enemies.

We're all neighbors, and while there may be some conflicts and friction, it's really not that serious...

Zou Qianjin pursed his lips and said vaguely, "It seems like there is such a thing. I've vaguely heard about it. But I'm usually quite busy and don't go to the Third Hospital often, so I don't know the specifics."

Revolutionary Committee Leaders: "..."

Why is he so skeptical?

However, the two men's testimonies were plausible, and even if the Revolutionary Committee members had doubts, there was nothing they could do. They had no evidence and could not forcibly take the men away.

However, he was very unhappy that such a good business deal had been ruined.

I don't know what this person was thinking, but he actually said that he wanted to see him and Bai Zhenzhu get their marriage certificate and have a wedding banquet.

So, Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu were escorted back to the compound to get their household registration and marriage certificate.

Everyone: "..."

When several women escorted Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu back to the tenement, saying that Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu were going to get their marriage certificate.

It successfully shocked every resident in the compound.

They also successfully defeated the Qin family.

The two daughters-in-law, in particular, were so shocked their eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

The sky is falling! Is the old man going to divorce his wife and marry Bai Zhenzhu's lover?

Are they going to have a stepmother-in-law?

The three Qin brothers had gloomy faces, their feelings were very complicated.

They were both relieved that the old man hadn't been labeled as a womanizer, and annoyed that he had pulled this stunt.

The elderly couple are getting on in years. The shame of divorce is secondary; more importantly, with their parents divorced and Bai Zhenzhu getting together, his salary will inevitably be used to subsidize the Bai family in the future.

This is something the three sons of the Qin family do not want to see.

But they also knew the current situation: if their father didn't marry Aunt Bai, he would be considered to be having an affair, which could lead to him being sent to the countryside, affecting their family's social class and their jobs.

After thinking about it this way, the group decided to get married.

Fortunately, their mother was a very understanding person and was willing to cooperate with the old man; otherwise, this matter would never have ended.

The righteous and understanding Aunt Yan bit her lip until it bled, her eyes red with hatred, but she could only watch helplessly as the two adulterers took their household registration books to get their marriage certificate.

...

Everyone ran out into the yard to watch the excitement.

Everyone already knew that Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu's relationship was a bit unclear, and now things have really gotten out of hand.

However, because of the presence of the red armband, they dared not say anything and could only express their shock with exaggerated facial expressions.

Aunt Cao: Hey, when did Qin Weimin and Aunt Yan get divorced? How come I didn't know?

Others: We don't know either!

Aunt Cao: What will Aunt Yan do if these two get married?

Liu Xiaohong: The three of us can just make do!

Chang Dafeng: Bah! You two are a disgrace!

Ren Yongsheng: Hehe, Uncle Qin is really lucky!

Everyone: "..."

For a moment, the neighbors' expressions were all distorted and strange, yet their eyes were burning as they stared in the direction of Qin Weimin and his companion.

Red armband: "..."

Damn, the people in this compound are just as weird as the rumors say!

The two women with red armbands shuddered, exchanged a glance, and decided to finish their business quickly so they could leave and avoid being infected by these sick people!

How could Cheng Jiajia be left out of this? The moment she heard the news, she dragged Yu Junsheng to the Third Hospital and stood by the Qin family's door to watch.

Good heavens, Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng were standing in the crowd, their jaws nearly dropping to their sides, completely dumbfounded.

Although the two of them deliberately put a sack over Qin Ziwen's head and intentionally made him think that Bai Zhenzhu had someone do it in order to disrupt the relationship between the father and son of the Qin family, they didn't expect it to work so well!

This is absolutely amazing!

"They got divorced and remarried right away?"

Both of them could hardly believe that they were the ones who had messed things up.

Are they really that good at causing trouble?

The couple exchanged a glance, resolutely refusing to admit that they were the troublemakers; it must be that Qin Ziwen was too eager for revenge!

That's right, it was all his doing!

Cheng Jiajia had one last question, "Wait, Aunt Yan agreed too?"

Almost as soon as she finished speaking, Qin Weimin retrieved his household registration booklet from home and stood at the door, his face full of gratitude, saying to Aunt Yan:

“Xiaocui, thanks to you for going to the neighborhood office to prove my innocence with Zhenzhu, otherwise these leaders would probably have misunderstood. I know you still have feelings for me, but, but my heart only belongs to Zhenzhu. Don’t worry, we agreed when we got divorced that we would stay in the same house. You can still live at home as before, which will also make it easier for the children to take care of you.”

Bai Zhenzhu also spoke softly, "Sister Yan, thank you for your understanding. I know you have nowhere else to go, so Lao Qin is considerate of you. Sister Yan, please stay here and don't feel guilty."

"Ah! You slut, you bitch!"

With red eyes, Aunt Yan glared at the despicable couple opposite her, her teeth clenched, wishing she could rush up and bite them.

But her two sons held onto her arms tightly from the side.

"Mom, don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive. Didn't you and Dad divorce a long time ago? You didn't say anything back then, so why are you getting emotional now?" Qin Jianguo said this both to Hongxiugu and to remind Aunt Yan that there were outsiders present, and they couldn't let anything slip.

Aunt Yan held back and didn't make a scene.

The crowd couldn't help but whisper among themselves:

"Aunt Yan's family has long since disappeared. Old Qin is just worried that she'll have nowhere to go after her divorce, so he's letting her stay at his house."

"Yes, he is a good one, although... but he still has feelings for Aunt Yan after all."

Aunt Cao: "Pah! What do you mean by 'divorced but not separated'?! Isn't it just a way to make someone stay at home and be a maid?"

This truly shocked Cheng Jiajia. What?! Divorced but not separated?!

City people really know how to have fun!

However, she completely agreed with Aunt Cao's point of view: what does it mean to divorce but not separate from home?

Pah! Those are just excuses scumbags make to squeeze every last drop of value out of women!

Cheng Jiajia looked at Aunt Yan following behind Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu, unsure of what to say. She couldn't really sympathize with her; after all, Aunt Yan had gone to the neighborhood committee to vouch for the two of them. Did she really have the right to sympathize with her?

It's just... hard to put into words.

Yu Junsheng seemed to be deep in thought. "No wonder someone came to ask Grandpa Zou to come over. It must be to testify for those two adulterers."

He clicked his tongue again, looking very regretful, "This neighborhood committee is really something, why didn't they ask me to testify for them? If I were there, I would have crushed them to death, pinned those two on charges of infidelity and hooliganism, and sent them to sleep in a cowshed!"

Cheng Jiajia: "..."

No, isn't your focus a bit off?

Regardless of what outsiders thought about this matter, the three sons of the Qin family all breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily, Mom is still at home, otherwise how would she manage so many chores, and who would take care of the children?

...

Qin Weimin and Bai Zhenzhu did indeed go to the Civil Affairs Bureau and get their marriage certificate under the supervision of the red armband.

As for the two parties involved, Bai Zhenzhu was unaware, but Qin Weimin was quite pleased, as this was something he had long dreamed of.

I never imagined it would actually come true one day!

He really did marry his goddess.

Qin Weimin's old face beamed with joy, the smile never fading. He even bought several pounds of fruit candy, disregarding whether people felt awkward or not, handing it out to everyone he met in the courtyard, saying he wanted to share in the good fortune.

The person was so scared that they didn't know whether to answer or not.

Who would dare touch this stuff!

Aunt Cao: "Tsk tsk, this old Qin is really something, he's so happy, you'd think it was his first wedding."

Aunt Hao: "That's right, it's just that I feel sorry for Lao Yan."

Chang Dafeng curled her lips and said, "Pah, shameless!" Although the man was cursing, he actually peeled a piece of candy with his hands.

Hmph, might as well eat it!

Regardless of what people said behind his back, Qin Weimin happily packed his bags and moved into the Bai family's house that very day, thus beginning their life together as a trio.

However, I must say, perhaps a marriage of three is a bit too crowded. In just a few days, Aunt Yan and Bai Zhenzhu have had several fights.

Each time, it would end with Bai Zhenzhu crying and sobbing, Qin Weimin scolding Aunt Yan on her behalf, and Aunt Yan ending up feeling aggrieved.

The neighbors in the compound thoroughly enjoyed this year-end drama of "You love me, I love her".

Of course, this also made No. 35 Compound famous once again.

Cheng Jiajia covered her face again as she went out, resolutely denying that she was from the No. 35 compound.

Bah! No matter who asks, she's from compound number fifteen!

...

Just then, news that Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia had been eagerly awaiting came from the factory: Deng Guangming had been arrested.