A night breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of the river water and brushing against my face. The gentle breeze caressed the beach, making a soft rustling sound.
The sound of the Shahe River flowing was so clear and crisp in the quiet night, like a lullaby played by nature.
Despite the silent night and the soulless beach around them, they seemed to be in their own world, with only their breaths and heartbeats mingling in the moonlight.
Chen Hong lay on the beach and grasped Su Wei's right hand, which was resting on the sand. This was the first time they had had such physical contact in the months they had been dating.
Su Wei did not refuse, letting him hold her hand freely. Their hearts suddenly raced, and in the quiet night, their heartbeats were so clear in each other's ears.
After a long pause, Chen Hong asked, "Su Wei, do you love me?"
Su Wei smiled and said, "Silly boy, what do you think?"
Although Su Wei's answer did not directly affirm it, it was filled with emotion and intimacy, making it more infectious than any affirmative answer.
Her smile was like a flower, quietly blooming in Chen Hong's heart. Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but turn to kiss Su Wei.
Su Wei closed her eyes slightly, tacitly accepting Chen Hong's first kiss. She felt the warmth of his lips, their heartbeats echoing in each other's ears, their emotions seemingly merging into this moment.
They lay on the beach for a long time, then Su Wei said, "You have to go to work tomorrow, let's go back."
Chen Hong said okay, reached out and took Su Wei's hand to stand up from the beach, and the two walked arm in arm toward the tractor.
Dong Sanmei returned home from the hotel, but her younger brother was not back. She was sitting in the living room watching TV when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
She was puzzled when she heard the knocking. Had her brother gone out without taking the key?
Puzzled, he walked to the door and opened it, only to see an unfamiliar face standing outside. She asked, "Who are you looking for?"
"My name is Sun Hao. Is Li Yuzhu home?"
Dong Sanmei had heard that he was the blind date Li Yuzhu's mother had forced her to go on, so it was normal for him to come to her house to see Li Yuzhu. She said, "She doesn't live here anymore; she lives across the street."
Sun Hao had no idea that Li Yuzhu had moved. Li Yuzhu would never have told him that she had moved, but he wasn't surprised. It was normal for Li Yuzhu to be forced to move out of the house after she and Dong Qing got divorced.
After hearing this, Sun Hao said thank you, turned around and called for the door opposite. He raised his hand and knocked, and the door opened instantly. Li Yuzhu was not surprised to see Sun Hao.
I went to the bus station tonight to look for him, but he didn't come back. I knew he would come to see me tonight, otherwise I wouldn't have gone to the bus station in person.
She asked, "I went to the bus station to look for you after dinner, but you didn't come back. Why are you so late tonight?"
Sun Hao said, "My car broke down on the road, so I'm late getting back. Can I come inside and talk to you?"
Li Yuzhu stepped aside and said, "Please come in."
They sat down on the sofa, and Sun Hao said, "I won't beat around the bush. To be honest, about two weeks ago my dad asked someone at the bus station to introduce me to a girl. She's also taking over her father's job as a ticket seller at the bus station."
My dad came to tell me this morning that he went to your aunt's house yesterday and dropped the engagement. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I can't control my parents. Please forgive me.
Li Yuzhu said, "I went to the bus station tonight to find you because of this. My mother came this morning and already told me about it. It's okay, I knew this would happen sooner or later."
Sun Hao said, "To be honest, I really like you. It's just that we're destined to be apart. My dad said he doesn't care that you're divorced, but you're a big boss now and won't marry me. Maybe that's why my parents gave up on you."
Li Yuzhu said, "This outcome was bound to happen sooner or later. It's already been quite an achievement for you to help me hold out for so many days. I still want to thank you. We're good friends. If you ever need help, just let me know, and I'll help you."
Sun Hao said thank you and stood up to leave.
Li Yuzhu said "Wait a minute," took out five hundred yuan from her bag, and handed it to Sun Hao, saying, "Use this money for our engagement."
Sun Hao said, "I already feel bad for not being able to help you, so I really can't accept this money."
Li Yuzhu said, "You've already done your best. There aren't many people who would go to such lengths to help me. If you think highly of me, please accept the money."
After hearing this, Sun Hao did not refuse anymore. He took the money, said thank you, and turned to leave the house.
Sun Hao walked outside and saw Dong Sanmei standing at the door. He nodded in greeting and went downstairs.
Dong Sanmei entered Li Yuzhu's house, sat down on the sofa, and asked, "What does Sun Hao want with you so late?"
Li Yuzhu said, "You should understand now why my mother came to the city to see me this morning. Sun Hao's father asked someone at the bus station to introduce him to a girl, and they're getting engaged soon. My mother scolded me for it this afternoon."
Dong Sanmei had no idea about all the things going on inside. Not only did Dong Sanmei not know her mother's true intentions when she came to the house this morning, but Dong Qing also only found out tonight.
Dong Sanmei said, "This is a good thing. You should be happy that he's not bothering you anymore."
Li Yuzhu said, "Happy my ass! You don't know what's going on inside. For months, Sun Hao has been holding things together for me. His father already informed my third aunt yesterday that our relationship is over. Now my mother will have to ask someone to introduce me to someone else. If that happens, it will drive me crazy. How can I be happy?"
These days, men who get divorced are probably ignored for two years. Girls, whether unmarried or divorced, are left alone very quickly. This generation was born in an era of male chauvinism, with far more boys than girls. As long as they are girls, even the mentally challenged or idiotic men can't stay at home.
A wealthy woman like Li Yuzhu, let alone raising one child, even if she had three or five children, would still have a long line of suitors. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was sought after by hundreds of families.
Li Dongsanmei said, "If your mother asks someone to introduce you to a potential partner, just go meet him. What can she do to you if you don't want to meet him?"
Li Yuzhu said, "Do you think this is ballroom dancing? Finding a dance partner every day, who can stand that? I don't want to see you every time. Do you think my mother can't see through my petty temper? She could scold me to death."
Dong Sanmei said, "You can bring out your trump card now. Where did your courage go when you were running away from Yi Xiaofan's harassment and whirlwind marriage with my brother two years ago? You should remarry my brother first. After that, what can your mother do to you? At most, she'll be angry with you and scold you. Afterwards, you'll still be mother and daughter."
Li Yuzhu said, "Less than half a month after the divorce, my mother forced me to transfer my household registration back. How can I remarry her if she doesn't give me the household registration booklet?"
What Li Yuzhu said is also true. The procedures for obtaining a remarriage certificate and a marriage certificate are actually the same. There is no difference between the two. Remarriage is just obtaining a new marriage certificate. It is called "remarriage" in name, but in fact, it is still a marriage certificate.
The procedures required for obtaining a marriage certificate were the same as for a first marriage. In those days, there were no ID cards, but without a household registration book, remarriage was absolutely impossible.
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