In their minds, a wedding banquet, a ceremony to worship heaven and earth, and a wedding night are required for a marriage to be considered valid. They believe that the marriage certificate is not as reliable as a traditional marriage certificate.

When her husband and son returned home that evening, Ye Lian told them about what had happened that day.

Lin Dawei was so angry that he grabbed a carrying pole and shouted, "Gangzi, let's go beat that bastard up with me! I don't recognize that stupid certificate, what can he do about it?"

Lin Gang's parents were much more progressive in their thinking, understanding that this thing was far more important than holding a banquet.

He stopped Lin Dawei and said, "If we really have a marriage certificate, there's no point in making a scene."

"What? Are you trying to force me to buy or sell? Then let's get a divorce."

“Father, military marriages are different. If Lu Jiangting doesn’t agree, our sister can’t get a divorce.”

Lin Dawei asked, "Where are the rules from?"

Lin Gang said, "It's stipulated by national law."

They explained to him why this rule was in place, and after a long explanation, Lin Dawei and Ye Lian finally understood.

They actually thought that the government's regulations made perfect sense.

This arrangement is conducive to maintaining stability for the military personnel in the rear.

But... but Lu Jiangting is not worthy.

Ye Lian cried out, "This is terrible! What are we going to do? Gangzi, go call your little brother. He's well-educated; maybe he can help."

Lin Yuyao said, "No, we can't tell Lin Ping about this. Lin Ping is about to take the college entrance exam, and we can't afford any mistakes."

Lin Ping is her younger brother, who is two years younger than her. Because of their small age difference, they have a good relationship.

In her previous life, after learning about the injustice she had suffered, Lin Ping was so angry that she went to Lu Jiangting to demand an explanation. However, she ran into Lu Jiangting and Fang Qing taking their son out for a trip. The child stuffed food into Lu Jiangting's mouth and called him "Dad."

When he ate something, Fang Qing took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth.

This scene spurred the hot-blooded youth, and Lin Ping attacked without thinking.

He punched Lu Jiangting in the face. Fang Qing tried to pull him away, but he forcefully shook her off, causing her to fall to the ground and hit her forehead, drawing blood. This incident landed her in the police station.

Once they realized that Fang Qing was the widow of a martyr, they dealt with the matter exceptionally severely.

Although Fang Qing signed a letter of understanding after being persuaded by Lu Jiangting, it still left Lin Ping with a criminal record.

He applied to the military academy, but missed his chance.

This time, she was determined not to let anything happen to Lin Ping.

“He was too impulsive. Dad, Mom, promise me you won’t tell him about this.”

"Fine, fine, you won't tell me. So what are you planning to do?"

Lin Yuyao said, "Mother, do you still remember Lu Jiangting's two friends?"

Ye Lian snorted, "Why talk about them?"

"They said they would help me get a divorce."

Ye Lian: "A bunch of crows from the same nest, humph, I don't believe they can help you."

"No, most soldiers are very good. Lu Jiangting is an exception. After they found out about me and Lu Jiangting, they stopped associating with him. I think they really will help me."

"How...how can I help?"

"I don't know yet. I plan to go to the army. Lu Jiangting is going back in a few days, and I'll go with him."

"Oh? You're going to join the army?"

"No, I'm going to get a divorce from him."

"What if he bullies you while you're all alone?"

Lin Yuyao shook her head, "No, he wouldn't dare in a place like that unless I wanted to."

Come to think of it, there are so many people.

……

That day, Ye Lian was washing clothes by the pond in the courtyard when several neighbors asked her, "Ye Lian, is your Yu Yao really going to break off her engagement with Lu Jiangting?"

"We must retreat."

"I heard that the marriage certificate has already been issued, so how can I get a refund?"

"Then let's get a divorce. We've already got the marriage certificate, it's not like we're selling ourselves to them. Can they really refuse to let us get a divorce?"

"Tsk tsk, I think it's difficult. I've heard that military marriages are hard to get a divorce. As long as the man doesn't agree, your Yuyao won't be able to get a divorce."

Isn't that right?

Ye Lian was so angry that she took the stick and hit the clothes with it, making a loud banging sound.

"If you ask me, Lu Jiangting's qualifications are pretty good. There are quite a few soldiers in the surrounding villages, but he's the only one who graduated from university to join the army."

"That's right. Putting aside the fact that he's a soldier, just look at college students. How many of them come from all around here? If we're not one in ten thousand, we're at least one in a thousand."

"I heard that college student who joined the army became an officer or something right after graduation? Unlike those who didn't study much and then joined the army, right?"

"That's right, I've heard about it too. I heard they all become officials right away. Wang's second son dropped out of school and joined the army. His monthly allowance is only a few yuan or a dozen yuan, I think? But Lu Jiangting, I heard he gets one or two hundred yuan, is that right?"

Ye Lian snorted and said, "What's the use? The salary is not bad, but it's money if my daughter can spend it. Look at her, she hasn't even married into the family yet, and she hasn't spent a single penny. She even gave away the three hundred yuan dowry that my family had saved up for my daughter. How can this wedding go on?"

"This..." This is truly a headache.

An older woman said, "This time you should teach him a lesson and not let him off easily. Once he knows he's scared, he won't dare to do it again."

Another older woman said, "I think it's unlikely. Didn't they say that the widow's husband saved his life? That's a life-saving favor. If the widow comes to him for help again, how can he refuse?"

"Well..." It's really hard to say.

The older woman then looked at Ye Lian and said, "Why don't you test him? If you go all out this time, he might get scared and stop helping you?"

Ye Lian snorted and said, "Whether he helps or not is none of my business. I'm too lazy to test him. Anyway, my daughter can't be put through this."

As they were talking, the older woman next to them saw Lu Jiangting heading towards their village.

She nudged Ye Lian and said, "You don't need to try, I'll ask for you."

Ye Lian glanced at Lu Jiangting in the distance, but ignored her.

Whatever, try it or not.

The woman dried her hands on her clothes and then blocked Lu Jiangting's path.

"Jiang Ting, where are you headed?"

"Auntie, I'm going to find Yuyao."

"You're still looking for Yuyao? What you did almost drove Yuyao's whole family crazy. Yuyao's eyes are all swollen from crying."

Ye Lian: "..."

"I...I'll go see her." Lu Jiangting was eager to leave as soon as he heard that.

The older woman stopped him and said, "Don't be in such a hurry. She's upset because you've given all of Fang Qing's dowry to that widow. How can she not be angry?"

Lu Jiangting said with shame, "Yes, it's my fault. I'm sorry to her."

"Let bygones be bygones. The money's been lent, and the mistake has already been made. Let me ask you this: if Fang Qing asks you for money again, will you lend it to her or not?"

"No, she won't ask me for money, and besides, I don't have any money right now."

"What if? I mean, what if? It's not just about lending money; she asks you for all sorts of help, like getting her son to call you 'Dad,' would you refuse?"

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