Chapter 100 Marriage
Jiang Zhizhi held up her marriage certificate, which looked like an award certificate, and looked at it over and over in the sunlight.
The certificate reads: "This is to certify that Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi voluntarily agree to marry. After review, their marriage complies with the provisions of the Marriage Law of [Country Name] regarding marriage. This certificate is hereby issued."
Below is the date and the street's official red stamp.
It's very simple; you don't even need to take wedding photos.
Last night, she must have been seduced by Zhou Xiye's good looks, which is why she was so bewitched that she agreed to get a marriage certificate.
The cold wind in the morning cleared my mind considerably. Back on the mountain, Zhou Xiye had mentioned that he was going to be transferred to southern Yunnan, and that it would be best for her to stay in Beijing.
He also said that she didn't know how many years it would take to return, so for her own good, he suggested that she return to Beijing.
Although she expressed those opinions that were not a big deal, Zhou Xiye did not agree at the time.
So why did Zhou Xiye suddenly agree to get a marriage certificate last night?
Zhou Xiye saw that Jiang Zhizhi looked very serious, holding the marriage certificate up to the sun for a long time, and muttering something to herself.
Somewhat puzzled, he reached out and blocked the certificate from view: "What are you looking at?"
Jiang Zhizhi quickly scanned Zhou Xiye's face, then pulled back the marriage certificate: "I'll keep this safe. Where are we going now?"
After saying that, he quickly folded the marriage certificate and put it in his pocket, patting it as he said, "After all, you're quite busy, it's easy to lose it."
Zhou Xiye had a feeling that Jiang Zhizhi said each word through gritted teeth, but he had no objection: "Okay, then you can keep it."
Jiang Zhizhi patted her back and took two steps back, staring at Zhou Xiye for a few seconds: "Where are we staying tonight?"
Zhou Xiye asked in surprise, "A guesthouse?"
After saying that, I felt like there was a trap in Jiang Zhizhi's words.
Sure enough, Jiang Zhizhi asked again, "How many rooms?"
Zhou Xiye fell silent instantly; Jiang Zhizhi's reaction was even faster than he had expected!
Jiang Zhizhi understood, inwardly thinking, "He's such a rigid old man. He thinks that getting a marriage certificate means he can rightfully protect her, but actually, he still doesn't intend to have a de facto marriage with her."
Does he think he'll definitely die if he switches to that position?
He was afraid of leaving her a widow, so he didn't touch her even after marriage?
Just as Zhou Xiye was about to explain, Jiang Zhizhi stood tall and proud, like a little soldier ready for battle: "Let's go to my sister-in-law's house for dumplings. Didn't she say we'd go to her house for dumplings after we got our marriage certificate?"
After saying that, he walked ahead with his hands behind his back, looking a bit arrogant.
Jiang Zhizhi always goes straight for the kill once she has a clear goal!
Zhou Xiye was somewhat unable to fathom Jiang Zhizhi's thoughts. He had indeed wanted to explain that getting a marriage certificate was merely a temporary measure to protect both her safety and her reputation.
After all, they might have to stay in the city for the foreseeable future until the border conflict is completely resolved.
A man and a woman who are not married but are getting too close is bad for the woman's reputation.
Especially in a city in the Northwest, people tend to be more conservative in their thinking. And many of the military region's families also come from Beijing.
Jiang knew his reputation was already being distorted, and he couldn't help add to it.
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Passing by the department store, Jiang Zhizhi had already walked past when she suddenly saw the candy jar on the counter, and she turned back, reaching out to tug at Zhou Xiye's sleeve: "Come on, let's go buy wedding candy."
Zhou Xiye was pulled into the store and didn't have time to tell Jiang Zhizhi not to be too intimate in public, as it would have a bad influence.
Jiang Zhizhi had already let go of his sleeve and rushed to the counter: "Comrade, I want five catties of Double Happiness fruit candy."
The waiter seemed quite surprised, wondering why they were buying so much candy when it wasn't a holiday. They even asked enthusiastically, "Buying so much? Is it for your wedding?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded, took out her marriage certificate from her pocket, opened it to show the waiter, and said in a sweet voice, "Yes, I'm getting married today. This is the marriage certificate I just received. The ink here isn't dry yet."
The waiter really took a serious look and congratulated them with a smile: "Congratulations! I wish you a healthy baby soon and a long and happy life together."
Jiang Zhizhi laughed heartily, "Thank you! I'll treat you to candy later."
As he spoke, he slowly folded up the marriage certificate and put it back in his pocket.
Zhou Xiye watched from the side, his eyes twitching. He hadn't expected Jiang Zhizhi to be so unconventional!
This girl has a thick skin.
After weighing the fruit candies, Jiang Zhizhi confidently called out to Zhou Xiye to give her the candy coupons and money, then cheerfully pulled out two pieces of fruit candy and handed them to the waiter: "These are wedding candies for you."
The waiter happily accepted it: "I'll share in the joy too. You two look like a perfect couple, your future children are sure to be good-looking."
Jiang Zhizhi turned to look at Zhou Xiye, her eyes crinkling with a bright smile: "Thank you for your kind words. When the baby turns one month old, I'll treat you to candy."
After returning from the service center, Jiang Zhizhi peeled a fruit candy and put it in her mouth, her cheeks puffed out.
Zhou Xiye looked at Jiang Zhizhi, who seemed to be in a good mood, and said, "I'll go buy some more melon seeds and peanuts later and distribute them to everyone in the cafeteria tonight."
Jiang Zhizhi suddenly stopped, shifted the position of the fruit candy on her tongue, and looked at Zhou Xiye: "Isn't it common to tease someone during their wedding night?"
Zhou Xiye paused for a moment again: "We won't have any wedding night pranks, and there are no houses in this family compound."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Great, let's go buy it quickly."
Zhou Xiye felt as if the marriage certificate had suddenly flipped a switch in Jiang Zhizhi's body, making her somewhat excited.
Like now, as soon as she entered Li Zhi's house, she took out her marriage certificate to show Tian Aiqin.
After reading it, Tian Aiqin exclaimed repeatedly, "Oh, that's wonderful, wonderful! My husband, Lao Li, has been the political commissar of Xiye for five or six years, and I'm so worried about his marriage. He's almost thirty and still not married. Who will want him when he gets older?"
Jiang Zhizhi smiled, turned to look at Zhou Xiye, and said with exceptional sincerity, "If no one else wants me, I will."
Zhou Xiye felt Jiang Zhizhi glance at him, her eyes filled with a seductive charm like a small hook, making his heart tremble and causing the teacup in his hand to shake.
He sighed helplessly, knowing he still had to tell Jiang Zhizhi that these things couldn't be said in public.
He wondered if Jiang Zhizhi's bad reputation was because she spoke too... bluntly?
Tian Aiqin laughed at Jiang Zhizhi's words: "I knew it! He's been waiting for you to grow up since you've known each other since you were little..."
Jiang Zhizhi quickly stopped her: "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, he has never met me before, and he's about to make a mistake if we keep talking."
Tian Aiqin laughed non-stop. How come she didn't notice yesterday that Zhou Xiye's little wife was so lively and interesting?
When they were preparing to make dumplings, Li Zhiguo returned, bringing two other people with him.
One is Zhou Xiye's mother, Fang Hua, and the other is Bian's mother, Wang Qinglan.
When Fang Hua entered the room and saw Jiang Zhizhi sitting next to Zhou Xiye, he was also taken aback: "Zhizhi?"
When Wang Qinglan finally saw Jiang Zhizhi's face clearly, she was stunned. The face looked so familiar, and a heavy feeling welled up in her heart again...
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