"How did you get here?"
A quick glance at the person picking up the goods gave me a vague idea of what was going on.
Sure enough, at the next sentence, Qin Yi's face hardened, and he gave a very serious salute, which Zheng Aiguo beside him did exactly the same.
"Political Commissar, I want to get married!"
"Political Commissar, I want to get married!"
Su Hong and Wen Yan, who were standing next to her, were a little shy, but they didn't flinch. They just blushed a little when they made eye contact with Jian Dan, since their partner was somewhat related to Jian Dan.
Qin Qinghuai frowned and remained silent, but Jian Dan smiled first.
"That's great news! But judging from your expressions, it's not this matchmaker, it's me, isn't it?"
Su Hong and Jian Dan were already very familiar with each other, so she felt a little embarrassed and relaxed.
"Hehe! Of course!"
"It's because you're married and doing well that I got involved. Besides, someone who can work alongside your family's political commissar and who is approved by you must be someone special."
Wen Yan was a little shy, not as outgoing as Su Hong, and didn't speak so bluntly, but she nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, that's right!"
He glanced briefly at Qin Qinghuai, then gestured to the two of them.
"Let's go inside and talk, let them talk it out themselves."
Su Hong didn't even turn her head, and followed Jian Dan away.
Wen Yan hesitated for a moment, but only for two seconds, before following suit and going inside.
Qin Yi and Zheng Aiguo, who were behind them, opened their mouths, looking rather aggrieved.
"Alright, stop looking. Tell me, what are your thoughts?"
At this moment, Qin Qinghuai was the leader, and the two of them looked very serious.
"Political Commissar, we have thought this through carefully and are willing to become revolutionary partners. We have also obtained the consent of both sets of parents. After marriage, we will work together to continue contributing to the development of the border military region."
Zheng Aiguo also had a stern face.
"Political Commissar, Comrade Wenyan and I share the same ideals and are willing to become revolutionary partners. After marriage, we will definitely handle family relationships well and will never affect our work or bring shame to the barracks and family compound."
Qin Qinghuai frowned even more. Was this a phrase implying marriage? How strange!
Are you all sure?
"yes!"
After staring at the two of them for a while, Qin Qinghuai waved his hand.
"Alright, alright, submit your marriage application, and I'll approve it."
The two men immediately pulled out the reports they had prepared beforehand and handed them over.
Qin Qinghuai was speechless.
"Is it really necessary? Why the rush?"
However, I accepted them all and am ready to sign them in a little while.
Their relationship wasn't a secret, and Qin Qinghuai had known for a long time. He had given them all the necessary advice, and since they were both adults, he didn't want to worry about it. Besides, they were both single, which was a good thing.
"What are your plans?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yi immediately reverted to his usual cheerful demeanor.
“Brother Huai, my parents can’t get time off for the time being. We’re thinking of doing it when we go back to Beijing. But the money and things have already been mailed over, so we think it’ll be fine to do it simply.”
"Political Commissar, you know Wenyan's family situation. We don't hold a big celebration. My mother is cleaning the house. We were thinking of having a meal together with Qin Yi and the others to make it more lively."
"Is this the idea of both of you? Is it just yourselves, or did you two discuss it together? Let's not let this cause any more conflict?"
"No, no, what they meant was that we don't know many people here, and our parents and family aren't here, so it wouldn't be appropriate to have a big celebration. Besides, we're not really in the mood for that. Su Hong and I are thinking of organizing something in the cafeteria so that any brothers who have time can get together and have a good time."
"It's Brother Zheng. Auntie's here, and he wants to eat in the cafeteria with us too. Is that appropriate?"
“I’ve discussed it with my family. Only my mother and sister are coming. Whether we hold a ceremony or not is just a few people in my family, our family members in the compound, and my brothers. There’s no need for that. So we might as well just hold it together with them in the canteen.”
Our two families will get together and set up a few extra tables. Brothers and their families who have time are welcome to come and join in the fun. We won't accept any gifts; it's just a way for everyone to have a good time.
"Isn't it fine?"
Seeing their lack of formality, Qin Qinghuai nodded.
"Okay, once you've made up your minds, is the date set?"
Qin Yi and Zheng Aiguo exchanged a glance.
"Brother Huai, we plan to go to the county town to register and get our marriage certificate as soon as the marriage certificate is issued. Then we'll buy all the things we need for the wedding. We're thinking of going up the mountain to see if you can hunt a wild boar or something, so we can make some money that way."
"Let's get ready and get it done. I estimate it'll take two days after we get the marriage certificate?"
"So you already had this plan when you applied for the house?"
"hey-hey!"
"Okay, that's very thoughtful."
Qin Qinghuai nodded approvingly.
"Come inside, I'll sign, and you can get your marriage certificate tomorrow."
The two of them immediately grinned, showing their big teeth.
"Okay, Brother Huai!"
After finally calming down, Qin Yi looked at the sky and discussed it with Zheng Aiguo.
"There's no time to go to the county town today. How about we go up the mountain today, go to the county town tomorrow, and then hold the banquet the day after tomorrow?"
Zheng Aiguo considered it for a few seconds, but still felt it was inappropriate.
"It's hot today. If we leave the meat we catch today until the day after tomorrow, it will be two nights and a day, and it won't be very fresh by then. Why don't we wait a little longer and then leave? We can stay at the guesthouse in the county town for one night, go get our marriage certificate and buy things early tomorrow morning, and come back around this time. We can go straight up the mountain, catch the meat, and send it to the canteen."
In that case, even if you cook it overnight, it will still be fresh meat the next day.
What do you think?
"Okay, whatever you say."
Qin Yi is someone who listens to advice.
"Then I'll go find Brother Huai to get a letter of introduction, and you go apply for a vehicle. See you at the entrance of our family compound in a bit."
The two of them quickly settled things, packed a few things, and the four of them set off with the signed marriage certificate.
It's simple, yet it's still surprising.
"Is it in such a hurry? Can't you wait until tomorrow morning? It's not safe to drive at night."
Qin Qinghuai's smile was ambiguous. Why the rush? Isn't it obvious?
"By the way, he said he wouldn't accept gifts, but with our relationship, we can't just leave it blank, right? Both of them are your bodyguards, and Xiao Yi came all the way from Beijing with you. We should give them a generous gift, shouldn't we?"
"That's true. Not only us, but Mom and Dad can't come empty-handed either. His parents can't come, and Mom and Dad are proper elders. It's just that they brought this up so suddenly that we really couldn't think of anything suitable for the time being."
What do you think would be a suitable gift?
It's simple, yet also complicated.
"If Su Hong gets married, I'll give her a set of bed sheets and duvet cover, that should be enough. Any more and she'll feel embarrassed."
Given our current relationship, I don't know what to give as a gift. Is something too expensive inappropriate? Or should I prioritize something practical?
Qin Qinghuai thought for a moment,
"Let's prioritize practicality, shall we? Let's not make them feel uncomfortable anymore. It's easy to talk to Brother Zheng, but I'll send another one separately to Xiao Yi."
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