Chapter 15

It was almost eleven o’clock when Yun Angge and Qin Lingnian arrived at the commune.

Qin Lingnian didn’t even take a breath, but Yun Angge’s feet were almost broken, and he was sweating and even in a mess due to the heat.

Fortunately, they met an ox cart that had just returned from the county town. Qin Lingnian had a conversation with the driver and paid one yuan to rent the cart, which could take them back and forth.

It was almost one o’clock when they arrived at the county. It was time for lunch. The civil affairs department was not open yet, so Qin Lingnian took Yun Angge to eat first.

Originally, he wanted to bring the coachman along to eat together, but he said he had brought dry food with him, and Qin Lingnian didn’t pretend to be generous.

In those days, eating at a state-owned restaurant required not only money but also food coupons. Both money and food coupons were very tight in every family. Qin Lingnian was not rich, so he naturally would not insist on treating the old man to a meal.

Qin Lingnian had just sent last month’s allowance home a week ago, and Yun Angge guessed that he probably didn’t have much money on hand.

Because it was explained in the novel that he would keep some necessary food expenses and a small amount of pocket money, and send the rest of the allowance back home. Although reality and novels are not 100% consistent, there would not be too big a difference. Even if he kept some private money, it would not be much, so Yun Angge only ordered a bowl of vegetarian noodles.

In the past, Yun Angge would come to the county town once or twice a month. He was no stranger to state-owned restaurants and would always come here to satisfy his cravings.

Not only did she have a full meal herself, she would also bring some braised pork or dumplings or buns for Luan Yingjie every time.

Therefore, the salesperson was very familiar with Yun Angge, and was very surprised to see that she only ordered a bowl of vegetarian noodles today.

Normally, when this woman came by herself, she would order two meat dishes at once and pack some to take back. But today she brought a man with her, who seemed to be her boyfriend, but she only ordered a bowl of vegetarian noodles. I guess she wanted to save money for the man.

I didn’t expect that such a greedy woman would save money for a man.

Qin Lingnian had a hard life since childhood, so he didn’t have any requirements for food, as long as he could fill his stomach. He ordered a bowl of vegetarian noodles.

In fact, he also wants to eat meat, but the conditions do not allow it.

The noodles are made of pure white flour, with cabbage and chopped green onions added, and a few drops of sesame oil and some vinegar. The aroma of sesame oil mixed with the smell of acetic acid really increases one’s appetite.

“I can’t finish it, so I’ll pick some for you.” Qin Lingnian had just put the bowl in front of Yun Angge when she picked up a full handful of noodles with her chopsticks and put it into his bowl.

Seeing Yun Angge was about to pick up another piece of food after finishing one, Qin Lingnian hurriedly stopped him, “You eat first, and give it to me if you can’t finish it.”

The bowl was very big, but now everyone’s stomach was empty so their appetite seemed particularly large, especially since it was rare white flour. He believed that Yun Angge would be able to finish it. She probably thought that he had a big appetite and was afraid that he would not be full.

Thinking of this, Qin Lingnian couldn’t help but look up and take a deep look at the woman opposite him.

In just a few hours, her huge change shocked him again!

Yun Angge picked up another piece of food with chopsticks and forced it into Qin Lingnian’s bowl. His gentle tone was full of sincerity, “I just recovered from my fever. My stomach is upset and I can’t eat much.”

“…” A hint of embarrassment emerged in Qin Lingnian’s eyes. Well, he was just being too sentimental.

After Yun Angge’s reminder, Qin Lingnian realized that she was not fully recovered yet. Seeing that her lips were dry and chapped, she asked the salesperson for a bowl of boiled water.

After eating the noodles, the two went to the civil affairs department and waited for half an hour for the staff to come to work.

Both of them had complete documents, and it was a military marriage, so the clerk was very enthusiastic and they got the marriage certificate successfully in no time.

“Congratulations to both of you, I wish you a happy marriage and a baby soon.”

“Thank you, comrade!” Qin Lingnian took the marriage certificate that looked like a certificate and read it carefully twice.

Even though he had the marriage certificate in his hand, he still felt it was a little unreal, like he was dreaming.

Although he came back this time just for this piece of paper, he had given up because of force majeure. Unexpectedly, things took a sudden turn for the better this morning and he actually got the marriage certificate.

Even Qin Lingnian’s heart was filled with ripples, let alone Yun Angge.

Although she had lived two lives and miraculously traveled through a book, and was a person who had seen the world, she still couldn’t remain calm when she saw this piece of paper.

She just got married like that!

A thin piece of paper with her and Qin Lingnian’s names written on it. From now on, the two of them will be tied tightly together!

This marriage was not only quick, but also hasty!

It’s so sloppy, it’s a little unbelievable!

Just as Yun Angge was standing on tiptoe, looking closely at Qin Lingnian and thinking deeply about the marriage certificate, the man folded the marriage certificate and handed it to the woman with a gentle and sacred movement, “You keep it! Let’s go to the supply and marketing cooperative.”

Yun Angge nodded and silently took the marriage certificate that would lock in his life, his hands trembling slightly.

Alas, the knot has been tied, so stop lamenting!

I must live a good life with this man in the future!

She doesn’t seek to be rich or famous, nor does she seek to shine in this era. She just wants to live a peaceful and happy life.

Yun Angge didn’t have anything to buy, and she didn’t have any money with her. She followed Qin Lingnian into the supply and marketing cooperative and looked around silently.

After walking around, Qin Lingnian asked his obedient wife, who was following him closely, “What do you want to buy?”

Yun Ange shook his head, “I don’t have anything to buy.”

She wasn’t being polite with Qin Lingnian, she really didn’t want to buy anything.

The original owner would never let herself down. Every penny of Qin Lingnian’s monthly allowance went into her hands. In addition to buying all kinds of food to reward herself, she would also often buy some fashionable fabrics to make clothes.

In fact, she didn’t think highly of these fabrics. She had brought a lot of clothes from Shanghai. If it weren’t for the fact that those clothes were too eye-catching in the village and people would make a big fuss about her identity if she wore them, she would never wear these coarse cloth clothes.

Yun Angge said so, and Qin Lingnian did not pretend to be a good husband in front of others to force her to go shopping. He just bought two kilograms of orange candies and three kinds of floral cotton cloth: bright red plaid, pink plaid, and dark blue.

“We are in such a rush that we cannot have a banquet. I can only tear off a piece of cloth to make you a dress. I will also ask my mother and my younger sister to make one for you.”

“Okay!” Yun Angge nodded, but his favorability towards Qin Lingnian increased significantly.

Although people in this era do not pay much attention to the sense of ceremony, especially among rural people, today is their wedding day after all. He probably felt that just getting a marriage certificate would tie her down for the rest of her life, which was a bit unfair to her, so he tore some flowered cloth to make her a dress to make up for his inner guilt.

Moreover, he openly bought cloth for his mother and younger sister in front of her, and did not give them money to do it privately. This was enough to show that he would not do anything behind the scenes and would put everything out in the open.

When a couple lives together, they should be honest with each other.

After buying the things, the two of them took a ox cart back to the commune.

On the way, Qin Lingnian noticed that Yun Angge would rub her feet from time to time, and guessed that her feet must have blisters. He discussed with the driver and asked him to give them an extra 30 cents to take them to the village.

When we arrived at the village, the sun had just set and the sky was still bright.

Many villagers gathered near Qin Lingnian’s home, including men, women, young and old.

There is no farm work at the moment, and everyone is bored. They often gather in groups of three or five to chat. However, the area near Qin Lingnian’s house is not a gathering place, but dozens of people gathered here today, obviously waiting for Qin Lingnian and Yun Angge to come back.

“They’re back! They’re back.”

Qin Lingnian and Yun Angge got off the car at the entrance of the village. When they appeared after crossing an alley, some sharp-eyed people saw them and shouted excitedly.

“Lingnian, Ange, you’re back.”

“Have you got your marriage certificate? Let’s see what it looks like.”

“I’ve lived most of my life and never seen a marriage certificate!”

“I haven’t seen it either…”

Qin Lingnian and Yun Angge were surrounded by dozens of men, women, young and old, and had to take out their marriage certificate to show them.

Yun Ange took out the marriage certificate from his pocket and carefully unfolded it for everyone to see.

“Oh, just look at it, don’t touch it. What if you break it?” Seeing a few elderly ladies trying to touch it, an uncle blocked their hands.

Everyone was watching and chattering, until an old man saw Qin Lingnian’s stern face and thought he was impatient, so he quickly took out a red paper envelope from his pocket.

“Your Highness, this is a small gift from me, please don’t think it’s too little.”

Without waiting for Qin Lingnian to respond, dozens of adults present also reached into their wallets.

They waited for most of the day not only to see the marriage certificate, but more importantly to add a box to Qin Lingnian.

In fact, they didn’t need to give it to Qin Lingnian in person, and the same went for Qin’s mother. They just wanted to take the opportunity to get close to Qin Lingnian and let him know who gave him the box.

“Ange and I accept everyone’s kindness. Thank you, elders, brothers and sisters.” Qin Lingnian raised his hand to block the hands waving red envelopes, forced a smile, and politely declined, “I have to go back to the army early tomorrow morning. I am too tight to invite everyone to the wedding banquet. I can only treat everyone to some wedding candy to share in the joy.”

As he spoke, he opened two large bags of orange candies and distributed handfuls to everyone.

Not to mention not holding a wedding banquet or giving out wedding candies, the villagers were also willing to add boxes to Qin Lingnian. After all, this was a rare opportunity that not only allowed them to get closer to him and enhance their relationship, but also to do him a favor.

Qin Lingnian also guessed what these people were thinking. No matter how enthusiastic and sincere they were, he still refused the money. In the end, he declined and said that he would give it to them when he came back to visit his relatives and hold a banquet next time.

Finally, everyone put the red envelopes back into their pockets.

After distributing the wedding candies, Qin Lingnian took Yun Angge home.

Across the alley, at Qin Feng’s house, undercurrents were surging.

Qin Feng, Qin Wanliang, Li Xian’e and their family, as well as Luan Yingjie were sitting in the yard talking. Even though they tried to block out the hustle and bustle outside, they could still hear it clearly.

Qin Feng gritted his teeth and stared at his injured left index finger. His narrow fox eyes were filled with hatred, and one conspiracy after another popped up in his mind…

Luan Yingjie was still chatting with Qin Wanliang, seemingly unaffected by the outside world, and he did not express all his emotions like Qin Feng, but his heart felt like it had been stabbed by a knife soaked in old vinegar.

He hated Yun Angge’s betrayal, but he was also sad and unwilling!

After all, apart from his background, he likes Yun Angge from head to toe!

Even though she and Qin Lingnian had already obtained their marriage certificate, he believed that she still loved him in her heart, so she was his.

Except for Luan Yingjie, no man is qualified to possess Yun Angge’s body.

However, Qin Lingnian, this peasant, will definitely possess Yun Angge’s body tonight!

That night, Yun Angge took off her clothes. Even though the moonlight was dim, he couldn’t see her body clearly, but he could imagine

What a beautiful body she has…

The beautiful body that should have belonged to him was going to be ruined by Qin Lingnian. He hated it, he envied it, he was jealous!

But he can’t do anything!

He had been staying at Qin Feng’s house, wanting to use the excuse of apologizing to Qin Lingnian and Yun Angge to invite them to Qin Feng’s house for dinner, and then get Qin Lingnian drunk together with Qin Wanliangye and others.

Make him so drunk that he can’t do anything!

At that time, he would find an opportunity to persuade Yun Angge to go on a date with him at the old place, and then spend the wedding night with her on behalf of Qin Lingnian.

He talked until his mouth was dry and finally convinced Qin Wanliang, but the madman Qin Feng refused to agree. Qin Wanliang backed out, and as it was getting dark, his plan was obviously going to fail.

But he was still struggling, hoping to convince Qin Feng…