Chapter 54: Got the Certificate

The next morning, when Ruan Anan yawned and came downstairs, Xu Yancheng was already busy in the kitchen wearing an apron.

Seeing her coming down, he quickly wiped his hands on his washed-out apron, his eyes bright, "Are you up? Breakfast is ready, come and eat! After breakfast, we have to go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs this morning to get our certificates torn up."

He swiftly set the table while babble-likely making arrangements: "I'll take you to the supply and marketing cooperative this afternoon to buy some small things you need, and to get to know your way around the island. Commander Qi said he'd host a welcome party for you tonight."

Ruan Anan nodded without any objection.

Xu Yancheng's wedding leave was only a few days long, and he had already wasted three days in Min City, so he had to go through the necessary procedures.

The commercial system on Nansha Island is underdeveloped, with only one supply and marketing cooperative.

After completing the formalities, you also have to get familiar with the route.

This way, when Xu Yancheng goes out on a mission, she won't panic when encountering problems.

As for going to Qi Chang'an's house for dinner, it was all about social interactions.

But she was very happy to see Gao Ruoyun, the little happy girl.

Yesterday she sorted out some books in her space that could be used for the college entrance exam. That girl is a promising and promising young person, so it's perfect for her.

The journey to Min City was bumpy, but it wasn't so hard thanks to Gao Ruoyun's chattering. She really liked her.

But this good mood was instantly shattered when I sat down at the dining table.

Two slices of dry bread, a small piece of butter, a glass of milk, and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg.

"Is this specially prepared for me?"

"Yes, I know you don't like local breakfast, so I prepared it specially for you!"

Xu Yancheng said this while holding a large bowl of steaming hot Yangchun noodles.

The glossy noodle soup and the green chopped green onions are so tempting just by looking at them.

He finished a big bowl of noodles in no time.

Ruan Anan swallowed, picked up the dry bread slice and took a bite.

This is so dry that I can't swallow it.

It is true that the original owner had studied abroad in the UK, but she has a serious Chinese appetite!

Chinese stomach!

Xu Yancheng cleared the dishes and saw that she looked listless. He asked with concern, "What's wrong? Why do you look so bad? Are you feeling unwell?"

Ruan Anan held her chin in her hand and said with a look of despair, "Xu Yancheng, did you know that dry bread is eaten by dry old men?"

"If I keep eating like this, I'll turn into a skinny old lady!"

"What I want to eat are steamed buns, fried dough sticks, tofu pudding, wontons, dumplings and noodles!"

Xu Yancheng looked at the remaining half dry thing and said angrily, "I'm sorry! I saw that you brought a lot of chocolate, and I thought you would prefer foreign breakfast. I will make you wonton noodles tomorrow..."

Ruan Anan: ...

It’s confirmed, Xu Yancheng is out of his mind!

Xu Yancheng looked embarrassed and went into the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Ruan Anan looked at his broad shoulders and narrow waist from behind and sighed deeply.

"Forget it... He's handsome, has a good figure, a strong waist, and works efficiently... I can tolerate occasional brain tics."

After breakfast, the two went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

The person in charge of registration is a warm-hearted lady named Liu.

As soon as he saw Ruan Anan, who was wearing a red dress and had skin as white as a peeled egg, his eyes widened.

"You're Comrade Ruan Anan, right?" she asked in a booming voice, excitedly patting the back of Ruan Anan's hand. "We've heard about your deeds! You busted a drug ring and saved a pregnant woman on a train! We've always wondered what kind of heroine you were. I didn't expect you to be such a delicate, ethereal beauty! Look at those little hands, so tender, like tofu!"

"You're too kind, big sister! Actually, I'm not that good either."

Ruan Anan's hand was squeezed so hard that it hurt, but she was too embarrassed to pull it out.

Xu Yancheng calmly "rescued" her hand.

"Sister Liu, let's get down to business first. An An just arrived on the island, and I still need to help her get familiar with the environment!"

Sister Liu rolled her eyes at Xu Yancheng in annoyance, as if he had snatched away her beloved baby.

"What's the rush? Can you still monopolize your wife forever? Once you leave on your mission, your wife will belong to us sisters?" Ruan Anan:???

Why does this sound weird?

Xu Yancheng gave her a soothing look and said with an apologetic smile, "Well, I haven't left the mission yet, right? My wife is still mine!"

Only then did Sister Liu reluctantly sit down at the desk, and with two "bang! bang!" sounds, she forcefully stamped large, bright red seals on the two red booklets.

She handed over the marriage certificate and their respective household registration books, and said to Xu Yancheng in a businesslike manner: "Alright! When you have time to go to Min City later, remember to take another photo and paste it in."

When he turned to Ruan Anan, he immediately put on a warm smile like spring.

"Comrade Ruan, your presence on Nansha Island is a great blessing to the women and children on the island!"

Ruan Anan was completely stunned: "Sister Liu, you...you are flattering me too much..."

This enthusiasm made her a little... scared?

"Sister Liu, we're leaving first!"

Xu Yancheng quickly pulled up Ruan Anan, who was still in shock, and almost "escaped" from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Sister Liu's voice was still behind him, "Captain Xu, you have a bad mindset!"

Xu Yancheng was speechless.

Where is justice!

Getting a certificate is like kidnapping a bride!

He carefully placed the wedding photo into the innermost layer of his army green shoulder bag, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

The two walked side by side on the road. Ruan Anan couldn't help but tug at Xu Yancheng's sleeve and looked him up and down suspiciously.

"Xu Yancheng, did that Sister Liu just now have her eyes on you?"

"Pfft..." Xu Yancheng was amused by her bizarre train of thought.

Ruan Anan was dazed for a moment when she saw him laughing so happily.

Xu Yancheng laughed enough before he calmed down and explained, "She's not after me, she's after you."

As he spoke, he looked towards the somewhat shabby houses in the distance, and his tone became serious.

"Nansha Island was liberated late, and many fishermen on the island are still stuck in the old ways. They believe girls are born to work around the stove, serving men and giving birth to sons. It's common for women to get married at the age of 14 or 15, and many women live their entire lives without even being able to write their own names."

He paused, his voice tinged with respect. "The wives of military families on the island couldn't bear it, and they tried every possible means to persuade the residents to send their daughters to school. They even arranged jobs for those who had completed high school, but... it hasn't been very effective."

He looked at Ruan Anan, his eyes complex and shining. "What you did on the train has spread all over the island! They see you as a savior! They want you to be a teacher and the head of the women's department. They want you to... create a way out for the girls on the island!"

Ruan Anan's footsteps stopped unconsciously.

She stared at Xu Yancheng blankly, as if her heart was gently hit by something.

In the past, she only thought that being a soldier and defending the country was great.

I never thought that these unknown military wives were actually fighting such a difficult battle...

No wonder Gao Ruoyun's eyes lit up like stars when she shouted slogans about building the Nansha Islands.

It turns out that the word "construction" carries so much weight...