Shen Mingzhi did the math, "The fifteenth of August?"

"Hmm, what do you think?" Jiang Shaozhen asked her, his tone becoming a bit more serious.

"Then let's do it that day." Shen Mingzhi wasn't dissatisfied at all. Ever since the child's accident, she had realized that once a person is in a certain environment, it's impossible to completely detach themselves from that environment and do whatever they want.

There's no chance she'll have a chance to slowly develop a relationship with Jiang Shaochen.

She had a child as soon as she arrived, without any choice of free love.

"Tell me honestly, are you not being sincere?" Jiang Shao Chen could tell from her listless appearance.

She is always enthusiastic about things she likes, but ever since the two of them started talking about having a wedding banquet, she has lost all interest in participating.

She accepted whatever he or her parents said or arranged.

Shen Mingzhi looked up at him. "Your dad is anxious about our wedding banquet. I guess he feels that just getting the marriage certificate isn't proper. The older generation is very particular about etiquette, and they only feel at ease after it's done. I figured I can't give up my business, and they've been very good to me, so I'll just agree."

"You considered so much, but didn't consider us... or me." Jiang Shao Chen's voice was very low.

Shen Mingzhi turned to look at him, "After the banquet, shouldn't we share a room?"

"If the couple doesn't share a room, then they should share two rooms?" Jiang Shao Chen said, subconsciously avoiding her gaze.

"Uh..." Shen Mingzhi was embarrassed.

Jiang Shaozhen didn't mention that again, but only told the staff at the clothing store, "I want this set, and I also want a men's suit."

"Okay, this way please." The boss smiled and led the way.

Shen Mingzhi followed behind him, silently observing him.

She had seen him take off his clothes before... but after the banquet, they would have to share a bed, and they would definitely have sex.

After all, Jiang Shaozhen was a man of this era, and he abided by the rules of this era.

The more Shen Mingzhi thought about it, the hotter her face became.

She wasn't against having a relationship with her husband, but she was a little embarrassed.

The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Shen Mingzhi moved to a courtyard house with Wang Xinian. This time, even Wang's wife had a room to stay in. Wang Xinian's residence was very close to Wang's wife's, in the southeast direction.

Shen Mingzhi and Gu Jin's new house is in the main house, facing east.

When Wang Xinian arrived at the courtyard house, he saw red lanterns hanging at the entrance, red couplets pasted on the door, and the character for "happiness." He couldn't help but ask Shen Mingzhi, "Does a housewarming celebration need to be this grand?"

Wang, who came to meet Shen Mingzhi, immediately said, "You silly child, she and Shao Chen got their marriage certificate but didn't hold a wedding banquet. Now they're making up for it."

Wang Xinian stopped.

A tall figure, blocking the entrance to the courtyard house.

Shen Mingzhi glanced at him, who had stopped, and asked with a hint of doubt, "What's wrong?"

Tomorrow hasn't arrived yet, but she's actually quite nervous... She's heard that the Jiang family has quite a few relatives.

“It’s nothing…” Wang Xinian said softly, lowering his eyes as he continued walking forward, but his eyes were filled with loneliness.

He knew this day would come, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

Shen Mingzhi has been extremely busy ever since she moved into the courtyard house. Jiang Qing took her to get her hair done and even bought her some face cream.

The next morning, Shen Mingzhi changed into a white vintage wedding dress. Jiang Qing helped her put on the veil and nodded with great satisfaction as he looked at her.

No wonder Shao Chen developed feelings for her after only a few interactions.

She applied face cream and lipstick, making her look incredibly beautiful and radiant, unlike anyone from the village.

Jiang Qing and her sister helped Shen Mingzhi out of the room. Jiang Shaochen was already waiting. He had his hair styled in the most fashionable slicked-back style of the time and was wearing a suit. He looked not only energetic but also particularly handsome.

Even Shen Mingzhi was attracted to him.

"The second child in my eldest sister's family is really good-looking, just like the male actor in that movie."

"The bride looks beautiful too!"

Everyone was talking at once.

According to custom, they should have gone to Shen Mingzhi's house to pick her up, but these relatives didn't know why Shen Mingzhi was living in the Jiang family's house and already had two children with Jiang Shaozhen.

After getting the certificate, we should be able to hold the wedding banquet soon.

The entire courtyard was filled with people.

Jiang Shaozhen took Shen Mingzhi from Jiang Qing, and the two went to the main room to toast Jiang Qing and Jiang Guofu, calling them "Dad" and "Mom".

After the ceremony, they sat down together to eat.

Halfway through the meal, Song Huiquan led Song Wanyin into the courtyard house.

Seeing the lively scene in the courtyard, with everyone laughing and joking, he snorted coldly, coughed, and said, "The Song and Jiang families are so familiar with each other, why didn't your son inform the Song family about the banquet he was hosting?"

Jiang Guofu stood up immediately, put down his wine glass, and said with a gloomy face, "There is a reason why I didn't invite you. I originally thought the Song family would have some sense of face, but I didn't expect that I still underestimated District Chief Song's character."

Song Wanyin looked at Shen Mingzhi standing next to Jiang Shaochen, her hands at her sides gripping her trouser legs tightly.

That beautiful wedding dress... it was originally meant for her, and it was originally meant for her to marry Jiang Shaochen!

Looking at Jiang Shao Chen again, when has he ever worn such a nice suit? Dressed so dashingly? In front of me, he always dresses very plainly and doesn't pay attention to his appearance, but in front of Shen Mingzhi, he clearly cares a lot more.

Shen Mingzhi frowned when she saw her staring at Jiang Shaozhen.

Although she and Jiang Shaochen don't have a deep relationship right now, the fact that she chose to hold a wedding banquet with him means that she acknowledges him as her man.

In front of so many people, Song Wanyin had her man staring intently.

She stared at Song Wanyin, sizing her up and down.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and Shen Mingzhi took Jiang Shaozhen's hand, showing her defiance.

Jiang Shaozhen sensed something and thought Shen Mingzhi was afraid of the Song family, so he immediately put his arm around Shen Mingzhi's waist and said, "Don't be afraid, my parents are here for you."

"I came here to congratulate your Jiang family, how did it become a matter of my character? If we're talking about who's unethical, it's your Jiang family. Your Shao Chen abandoned Wan Yin, who had been through thick and thin with him since childhood, to marry a widow who already has two children. I really don't understand. Could it be that Shao Chen just has this kind of taste?" Song Huiquan said, raising his chin with a strong voice.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the banquet erupted in chaos.

"She's a widow?! And with two children. What's wrong with Shao Chen?"

"This is really... inviting us to your wedding banquet, aren't you afraid of bringing bad luck!"

People began to whisper among themselves.

Before Jiang Guofu could speak, Jiang Shaozhen interjected, "She went to great lengths for me? I don't think I ever asked her for anything. In the army, all my honors were earned by myself. When District Chief Song said his daughter helped me, did she have a letter of recommendation, or did she go to the countryside on my behalf, help the people, or participate in construction projects?"