novelslam Chapter 524 Don't marry that bastard Lu Yao
Chapter 524 Don't marry that bastard Lu Yao
Ding Mei didn't care at all about Lu Yao teasing Yuan Shumei; on the contrary, she found it quite amusing.
She also enjoyed seeing Yuan Shumei's shy demeanor.
The three of them tidied up, and Ding Mei took the household registration book.
I got into Lu Yao's car.
They headed straight for the commune.
The electricians from the rural power station were still busy laying power lines on the road.
Before the Lantern Festival, it seems that the three villages, including Jiapigou, will be able to light up their lanterns.
Lu Yao was finally able to openly admire Ding Mei's body on their wedding night!
The car arrived at Shuiling Commune.
The commune's revolutionary committee building was a row of red brick bungalows.
The Civil Affairs Assistant's Office is located at the far east end.
Old Xu, who works here, is a middle-aged or elderly man who is hard of hearing.
I'm almost at retirement age, and I spend all day lounging on the table under the windowsill in my room like a turtle basking in the sun.
I don't contact anyone.
But Lu Yao greeted him every time he went back and forth.
There were no strict requirements for working in his office; it usually became a regular office after the 15th of the month.
But coincidentally, the old man actually showed up today.
Lu Yao knew the place well and called out before even entering:
"Old Xu, busy?"
A stove was burning inside, making the room warm and cozy with the smell of smoke.
The wall was covered with a slogan that read "Break the old and establish the new, change customs and habits," and some forms and documents were pressed under the glass.
Old Xu, who was behind his desk, looked up and adjusted his glasses:
"Hey, Company Commander Lu!"
His gaze fell on Ding Mei and Yuan Shumei:
"Your sister? Come sit down."
He knew that Lu Yao had a sister.
"She's not a girl, she's my wife!"
Ding Mei blushed immediately upon hearing Lu Yao's words.
When Lu Yao introduced himself, saying that he was going to register his marriage, Lao Xu quickly offered his congratulations.
Although I don't have any contact with these young people, I know that Lu Yao is a big shot.
Even the commune director treated him differently, so he dared not neglect him.
Old Xu took out two red marriage certificates from the drawer; they were the kind with Chairman Mao's quotations on them.
Then he took out a thick register from the metal cabinet.
"Did you bring your household registration booklet and the production team's letter of introduction?"
Lu Yao took out the materials from his military green satchel.
The production team's letter of introduction was issued by Lu Yao himself.
It is used to prove the marital status of two people.
Ding Mei also took out her household registration.
He handed it to Lu Yao, his eyes practically drooling.
This moment must have been the most important moment of her life.
Old Xu put on his arm sleeves, unscrewed his Hero fountain pen, and began filling out the registration book.
Name, gender, age, composition...
When he wrote down "voluntary marriage," he looked up and asked, "They're all voluntary, right?"
Ding Mei blushed and nodded.
Lu Yao answered readily: "It's voluntary."
Yuan Shumei stood by and watched, a smile on her lips, but a bitter taste in her heart.
After Lao Xu finished writing, he asked the two men to put their fingerprints on the register.
The inkpad was bright red and contained in a white round porcelain box.
"Come on, put one on the marriage certificate too."
Old Xu spread out the two red certificates.
After everything was affixed, Old Xu took out the official seal of the commune's revolutionary committee from the drawer, breathed on it, and steadily stamped it on the photo.
Back then, no photos were needed for registration; the certificate was printed with images of Tiananmen Square and the red flag.
The stamp pressed down heavily, making a soft "click" sound.
"Everything is ready."
Old Xu separated the two certificates and handed them to them:
"Congratulations, Company Commander Lu, Comrade Xiao Ding. You're having a wedding on the 26th of the first lunar month, right? I must come and have a drink with you then."
As he left the office, Lu Yao carefully folded the marriage certificate and put it in his inner pocket.
Ding Mei followed his example, putting the red certificate into her coat pocket and gently pressing it down.
That thin piece of red paper.
With it, she is now Lu Yao's legal wife.
The three men came out of the house, and Lu Yao patted the military satchel he was carrying:
"I brought wedding candy, intending to go to the militia company to tell Xin'er and ask them to come for drinks on the 26th."
"You go ahead, I'm too embarrassed to go."
Ding Mei played with the ends of her braid with her hands.
Yuan Shumei also said, "We don't know any militia members, so we won't go. We'll just wait for you in the car."
"Alright."
Lu Yao went to the backyard to deliver the good news to the militia brothers.
Ding Mei and Yuan Shumei then walked outside.
Two people were led in from the main gate.
One was Yang Shouye, who had just come from home, and the other was Zheng Wenli.
Although there was nothing to do during the first month of the lunar calendar and no official work was being done, Zheng Wenli was lonely staying at home, so he came over to do some preparatory work.
After the New Year, we will prepare to resume normal classes at Shuiling Middle School and hold discussions with the Poverty Alleviation Committee, among other things.
I happened to run into Yang Shouye, who had just finished eating at home and was picking his teeth with a broom as he walked.
The two chatted as they entered the commune compound.
"Hey... this girl looks so familiar?"
Yang Shouye looked up and first saw Ding Mei and Yuan Shumei.
Although they were both pretty girls, he paid more attention to Ding Mei.
Because it looks familiar.
Zheng Wenli was explaining his plan with his head down.
Hearing Yang Shouye speak, he also looked up...
"call"
It felt like a light suddenly shone on Ding Mei's head.
This is the goddess in his heart!
His expression shifted from surprise to joy, then from joy to doubt. He recalled the last time he met Ding Mei, and the first time he had a car accident with her. In an instant, he was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
He hesitated for a few seconds before speaking:
"What brings you here?"
Ding Mei smiled sweetly:
"I'm here to register my marriage with Lu Yao. It'll be the 26th of the first lunar month. Are you free to come to our wedding?"
These words struck Zheng Wenli like a thunderbolt from the sky.
His vision went black, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
"What? What did you say? Register with whom...?"
Yang Shouye heard it all clearly:
"She said she was with Lu Yao... Oh, I remember now, you're Ding Mei, Ding Dahu's daughter, right?"
Yang Shouye quickly looked at Zheng Wenli.
At the same time, she remembered that Zheng Wenli had asked her to act as a matchmaker.
At that time, Zheng Wenli fell in love with Ding Mei at first sight and became infatuated with her.
As a result, Ding Mei hit him on the knee, almost crippling him.
Yang Shouye couldn't help but rub his head; the scar from the teapot Ding Mei had thrown at him was still there.
Looking at Zheng Wenli again, his lips trembled as he stared at Ding Mei, as if he had been struck by a pressure point.
Ding Mei replied casually, "Lu Yao and I got engaged yesterday. We'll be getting married on the 26th of the first lunar month. Lu Yao said we'll have the banquet in the front and back yards of our house. You can go ahead."
When people are happy, they are in high spirits. Even if they disliked Yang Shouye, he is no longer annoying.
Yang Shouye gave an awkward laugh: "Oh, okay, I'll go as soon as Lu Yao gives me a message."
Zheng Wenli was still unwilling to give up.
Although he didn't go to see Ding Mei during this period, it doesn't mean he disliked Ding Mei anymore.
I don't want to think about Ding Mei several times every night.
She was even kissing her pillow while thinking about it.
I just wanted to wait for a suitable opportunity to go see Ding Mei.
When they met again, they were shocked to hear such terrible news.
It's absolutely excruciating, like my heart is being torn apart.
"What were you thinking, marrying such a scoundrel... Little Mei, you should get a divorce before the wedding!"
Ding Mei's face immediately darkened.
It only took a fraction of a second for her to go from a beaming smile to icy indifference.
"What are you doing? What nonsense are you spouting?"
"He's a scoundrel, you'll regret marrying him! Xiao Meizi, trust me, it doesn't matter whether you marry me or not, I'm doing this for your own good. Just don't marry that bastard Lu Yao..."
"Watch your mouth!"
Ding Mei could no longer tolerate it.
You're asking me to get a divorce right after we registered our marriage?
You called my man a bastard?
He raised his hand and slapped her across the face.
Zheng Wenli felt very wronged, and covered his face while shouting:
"Even if you hit me, I have to remind you not to jump into the fire..."
Seeing that Ding Mei was furious, Yuan Shumei quickly pulled her away:
"Xiao Meizi, ignore this kind of person, let's go to the car."
Only then did Zheng Wenli notice that there was another girl standing next to Ding Mei.
Looking him up and down, he was taken aback.
Why do these girl's shoes look so familiar?
The scene of rushing into the militia company's dormitory and arresting Lu Yao involuntarily appeared in my mind's eye.
The woman lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) had long, dark hair peeking out from under the covers. On the floor lay a pair of pigskin cotton shoes, with a tear on the left side of the shoe...
And now, what about this pretty young woman's shoes?
Cultured people are meticulous and have keen observation skills.
Yuan Shumei's 765 cotton-padded leather shoes were made in Shanghai, and you probably couldn't find another pair like them in the entire Shuiling Commune, especially considering the tear on her left foot.
Could she be the girl who hid in the militia company dormitory with Lu Yao and did illicit things?