Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 69 - Getting the Certificate

Let’s all go to sleep early.”

Although she said this, except for Yang Peiying, neither the mother nor the daughter could fall asleep.

Yang Pei Min’s mind was in turmoil, scenes kept changing, one moment memories from her childhood in her previous life, another moment her maternal grandparents’ smiles, then switching to Shen Yiguang’s face, and finally, what she felt was Zhang Minghua’s warm breath beside her, which slowly relaxed her heart.

Getting married was not such a big deal.

Zhang Minghua’s biological clock was very accurate and wouldn’t be disturbed by staying up late.

She whispered to Yang Pei Min, “I’ll get up first, and come wake you up a bit later.”

Then Yang Peiying also got up.

Yang Pei Min finally dozed off just before dawn but sat up upon hearing movements.

“Mom’s gone out to have your sister-in-law heat some water.

You and Yingzi can get up later to wash up.”

Yang Pei Min couldn’t help but look at her mom, peaceful like Zhang Minghua.

In her heart, daughters and daughters-in-law were ultimately different.

Getting up early in the cold was indeed a tough task, she let herself and Yingzi sleep a bit more, leaving the task of heating water to the daughter-in-law…

She felt somewhat silent.

She was going to join the ranks of daughters-in-law today.

Today’s departure had already been agreed upon, and the bride’s family would not hold a banquet.

This was also Yang Pei Min’s request, as her family really couldn’t afford the extravagance.

It would suffice if her uncles and brothers came over to bring some liveliness.

The agreement was to pick up the bride at nine o’clock.

The sky was barely lit, but the whole family had gotten up, swiftly tending to the yard, breakfast, and livestock, and then sat down together around a large table for breakfast.

Even Bai Hehua, who had not yet finished her confinement, also came out, smiling and saying a few pleasing words to Yang Pei Min.

Yang Pei Min also responded with a smile.

Although Bai Hehua sometimes couldn’t tell right from wrong, it had to be admitted that she was quite eloquent, and she said endearing things convincingly.

At the breakfast table, everyone took turns speaking to her, especially Zhang Minghua who seemed to have endless reminders, and in the end, her eyes became red.

Yang Dahai also spoke much more than usual, “No matter where you go, remember one thing, judge others by your own standard and treat them sincerely.

You will always be able to get along with others and live your days comfortably.”

Yang Pei Min earnestly responded to each comment.

She poured a cup of tea for everyone, “Using tea in place of wine, dear family, please trust me, I will live a steady and honest life, make good of my days.

I am just getting married, not going somewhere far.

Daji Village is very close to our Xiahe Village.

When possible, I will return and stay a couple of days.

Don’t find me a nuisance then.”

“You’re already planning to come back before you’ve even left,” scolded Zhang Minghua with a sideways glance.

“Who has ever heard of a bride frequently running back to her parents’ home?

Would your in-laws not mind?”

“A bride isn’t a servant bound by a contract for sale, why can’t she return?” Yang Peimin said with a giggle, wiping away the tear from the corner of her eye.

“Look at how happy you are, you’ve accomplished another task, haven’t you?

My great mother!”

Zhang Minghua turned her face away.

Yang Peimin looked at her and fought back the sting in her nose, “We agreed, later on, nobody is allowed to cry.

Or else you’ll make me tear up too, and if my makeup gets ruined, that would be truly ugly.”

Hearing her last remark, Zhang Minghua quickly turned her face back, gave her a white-eyed glare, and spat, “Ptui, ptui!

On such a joyous day, don’t speak of dying.

Spit and say it again properly.”

Yang Peimin stuck out her tongue.

“Auntie, can I get married with you?” Da Niu asked, staring unblinkingly at her.

“Oh, this child is now in the know too.” Everyone couldn’t help but chuckle at her innocence.

Yang Peimin had been frequently taking care of her two nieces lately, feeling that her storytelling skills, beauty, and gentleness had successfully conquered these little sisters.

As such, they had become very clingy, insisting on sleeping with her, and wouldn’t rest easy without her, especially the younger one who would get up at night to use the bathroom.

Yang Peimin hugged Da Niu and said, “Da Niu mustn’t go, you need to stay home to accompany your parents and sister.

If you left, how much they’d miss you!

Auntie will be back in a few days.

I’ll bring some tasty treats for you and your sister, is that good?”

Da Niu nodded her head, “Auntie, I will miss you too, so come back quickly.”

Yang Peimin stroked her head.

“Auntie, candy,” Xiao Niu also approached.

The children’s innocent chatter lightened the mood, diffusing some of the sadness of the farewell.

After breakfast, Yang Peimin went back to her room to change her clothes and got herself neatly dressed.

She applied light, natural makeup, enhancing her complexion.

Dressed in extra layers, at first glance, no one would believe she was frail or delicate.

She didn’t have close girlfriends as such; Chen Sanmei did come over to speak some kind words.

The rest were her sisters Yang Peiying and her cousin Yang Peidi from her third uncle’s family.

The three of them talked in her room for a while, fulfilling the bond of sisterhood.

Shen Yiguang arrived early, dressed in a neat, green military uniform, looking even more spirited and majestic than usual.

His resolute face now seemed like the melting snow of early spring, warming and clear, his eyes and eyebrows brimming with smiles.

Yang Peimin, donning her military uniform, looked exceptionally spirited and bold, her fair cheeks even more radiant against the green.

Shen Yiguang escorted Yang Peimin from her room, his eyes ceaselessly gazing at her, even when speaking to others, his peripheral vision stayed on her.

They bid farewell to Yang Dahai and his wife and Grandma Yang and other elders.

After listening to her brothers’ ‘warnings’ to the new son-in-law (Don’t bully my sister, we’ve got her back), the bride’s side of the ceremony was complete.

The plan was to first head to the town hall to register their marriage, then return to the Shen family’s home to complete the wedding.

Stepping out of the Yang family’s gate, Yang Peimin couldn’t pinpoint her feelings, her heart felt empty.

She didn’t know if Zhang Minghua had cried, but she couldn’t look back; it’s the custom.

A bride should not look back when leaving her home, nor walk a returning path; it’s said to be unlucky.

Shen Yiguang took her hand.

“Let’s go, we’ll be back here in a few days.”

The groom’s side didn’t have anyone else come to fetch the bride, which had all been agreed upon beforehand, due to the trip to the town hall.

Both of them carried a letter of introduction and quickly obtained a marriage certificate at the civil affairs office.

The certificate had a slightly yellow background, framed with a rectangle of peaches, pomegranates, corn, rice, and wheat designs.

At the very top was an emblem adorned with a five-pointed star, with flags on either side, resembling a modern award certificate.