The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 231: Photos and Marriage Certificate
Wang Miaomiao agreed to get the marriage license with him, not out of a moment of impulsiveness. She had given it considerable thought. After all, marriage is a serious matter and shouldn’t be treated lightly.
In fact, most of the people around them already assumed that Wang Miaomiao and Jiang Yan were a married couple.
After they moved in, they started living together in the same house. Although each had their own room, people on the outside didn’t know that.
Surrounded by unfamiliar neighbors, seeing them come and go together, they naturally assumed they were a couple. And they wouldn’t be foolish enough to go door-to-door explaining... We’re not married, we haven’t tied the knot, we’re just engaged.
So, in the eyes of outsiders, they were a couple. And in her heart, she had already accepted him as her husband. They would get that certificate sooner or later, so there was no need to hold onto the idea of waiting three years.
Last night, given Jiang Yan’s ravenous state, she was truly afraid he might lose his self-control and something might happen.
Getting the certificate first makes things legitimate, and if things were to happen one day, it wouldn’t feel abrupt.
As for the wedding, given his impatience, once she agrees, the affair would likely be scheduled despite their busyness. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Wang Miaomiao cleaned up and came out. Jiang Yan had already set breakfast on the table, showing off his good husband demeanor, certainly making his little wife happy.
After all, Wang Miaomiao had long been captivated by him.
A bowl of thick, delicious congee, egg, and ham pancake served with pickled cucumbers opened up their appetite, making the meal delicious.
After breakfast, the two happily left the house, hand in hand, and went to the photography studio first.
Being a handsome couple, they got wedding photos taken, but also took several artistic ones, both solo and together. They bought albums and frames. The photography studio owner was thrilled, seeing it as a windfall at the start of the year, opening up prosperity.
Outside the photography studio, Jiang Yan hesitated and held onto her. Wang Miaomiao tilted her head, confused at his gesture.
"Are we really going to get the certificate?" Jiang Yan stared at her, eagerly watching her for any change in expression.
Wang Miaomiao looked at his serious face, slightly speechless, already at the final step and he was still hesitating?
"Let’s go..." Not wanting to say more, Wang Miaomiao pulled him along, her actions displaying her determination.
Jiang Yan let her pull him, watching her brisk steps with amusement.
Taking a big stride, he came up beside her, holding her hand tightly, walking shoulder to shoulder.
"I checked the calendar yesterday. May 8th is a good day. How about we schedule the banquet for that day?" Jiang Yan asked, his eyes fixed on her.
Wang Miaomiao thought to herself, it was just as she thought.
Now it was February 12th, and May 8th wasn’t even three months away.
"Would it be too rushed?" Wang Miaomiao was honest, while the wedding banquet was one thing, the renovation of the wedding house in the courtyard was another. She didn’t want to rush things and expedite the construction timeline. Good work takes time, and the house is a lifelong matter that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
"It won’t be. I’ve already talked to Master Chen, and he plans to expand his team this year." After moving into the small apartment, Jiang Yan had quietly been preparing for the wedding all along, not intending to wait the full three years before getting married.
Seeing an opportunity, he seized it, already convincing her to get the certificate.
"Alright, communicate clearly with my parents." The older generation puts emphasis on the wedding. While she could decide on the marriage certificate herself, the wedding date required parental approval.
Seeing him confidently in control, Wang Miaomiao knew he wasn’t someone who spoke without basis and therefore entrusted him with the arrangements.
Listening to her response, Jiang Yan was immensely satisfied, his handsome face bearing a smile, revealing his happiness.
The marriage certificate from ’77, just thin paper akin to a diploma, with names and ages written, stamped with a big red seal, full of joy.
"Let’s go back to the photography studio to get a frame for this and have it mounted," Jiang Yan carefully rolled up their marriage certificate, fearing it might crease.
Raising an eyebrow, Wang Miaomiao readily agreed without a second thought.
The paper is too thin, requiring careful preservation.
In just a morning, after taking care of the big event, they planned to celebrate.
For lunch, they went to a newly-opened restaurant downtown for a nice meal, and in the afternoon, watched a movie at the cinema.
Rarely so leisurely, after leaving the cinema, they strolled through the nearby People’s Park.
Walking along, they tired a bit. Wang Miaomiao sat on a park director’s chair, resting on his shoulder, "Peaceful times, watching the clouds roll and drift... the sunset glow, evening clouds splendid. By the way, what shall we have for dinner?"
Jiang Yan wrapped an arm around her shoulders, gently rubbing her hair with his chin, gazing at the sky, listening to her paint the beautiful scenery... suddenly hearing her question, he paused slightly and chuckled, "What do you want to eat? Quanjude? Liubiju? Or Donglaishun?..."
Wang Miaomiao thought a bit and shook her head, "No, we already ate out for lunch... shall we go home and make wontons for dinner?"
"Sure, let’s make wontons. Shall we head back now?" Jiang Yan mentioned returning home, though his body had no intention of moving, just wishing to hold her like this, together forever.
"Alright... let’s go back." Wang Miaomiao checked the sky, thinking about the ingredients for making wontons, needing to visit the market to buy meat and vegetables.
Once decided, Wang Miaomiao stood up first, Jiang Yan reluctantly following her, the setting sun casting their intertwined shadow in beautiful harmony.
The benefits of a big city include availability, with the market still bustling in the evening. Though they arrived late, they managed to buy everything needed.
Buying pork belly, greens, and prepared wonton skins, they headed home with their purchases. Together they began preparing for the night’s efforts.
Washing the greens clean to chop with the meat, Jiang Yan volunteered for this duty.
Wang Miaomiao assisted, blanching the chopped greens and draining them for use. The minced pork was mixed with green onion, ginger, and rice wine.
Heating oil, they lightly fried the meat, immediately removing it once it changed color, then sautéed the greens, adding the minced meat back, stirring until mixed evenly, adding salt and MSG completed the wonton stuffing.
They scooped the stuffing out, quickly wrapping the wontons, each one plump and cute.
Partnering between man and woman makes work effortless. No sooner, the plump wontons were boiling, each floating leisurely.
A large bowl, a small bowl, seasoning with salt, MSG, soy sauce, animal oil, green onion, pouring hot water over, and finally placing the wontons inside, completing the delicious dish.
After a bout of busyness, their stomachs growled, both holding a bowl, savoring their handiwork, drinking every last drop of the soup.
"Are you full?" Jiang Yan set down his bowl, looking at Wang Miaomiao with a meaningful gaze.
Wang Miaomiao burped, "Full."
"Good, being full gives energy for exercise." Jiang Yan rose, grabbed Wang Miaomiao, heading toward the room.
"Ah... what are you doing?"
"What do you think? Full and warm thoughts..."
"Ah... Don’t say it..."
