Since both sets of parents had come, and the groom's parents had shown such obvious sincerity, they were going to get married eventually, so the timing of getting the license wasn't that important anymore.
Tong An'an's mother genuinely approved of this match, so when Tong An'an spoke, she didn't voice any objections.
She glared at her and said, "Why are you speaking so loudly? I didn't say I didn't agree. It's just that our household registration booklet is ready, while your family's..."
"We brought ours too."
Jiang Jingyu was incredibly considerate, having prepared everything. He immediately produced his booklet.
"Then go and get it done. I'll be cooking at home. Come back for lunch after you're done."
Jiang Jingyu and Tong An'an ran out the door with their booklets.
On the way, Jiang Jingyu held her hand and said with emotion,
"Finally, I'm going to marry you. I'm so happy, it was too difficult."
Tong An'an felt a little guilty, "I'm sorry, that's just how my mom is."
"Don't say that. Your mom is absolutely right. Girls should be reserved. We have three other daughters in our family, and their marriages will be the real challenge."
Tong An'an didn't understand and asked why. Jiang Jingyu explained.
"Their tempers are all difficult and eccentric, one after another. Since they were little, they've never met anyone they liked. They even claim they won't get married and want to be single for life. Even I can't stand them, I really don't know who in this world could put up with them."
Tong An'an asked, "If your sister wanted to find a poor guy..."
"My parents would have no objections, as long as they themselves liked him."
"I mean someone who can't even afford the betrothal gifts."
"It doesn't matter. If she's willing to marry someone who can't even afford the betrothal gifts, it means they must have some incredible shining qualities. I, for one, have no objections."
It wasn't a special day, so there weren't many people getting their licenses. The couple went straight to the counter without having to queue.
The staff handed each of them a form and asked them to read it carefully and sign.
After all, it was their first time getting married, so Tong An'an read it meticulously.
Jiang Jingyu, however, didn't even look at it and signed directly.
Tong An'an noticed there were regulations regarding pre-marital property.
"Don't you want to take a look?"
"What's there to look at? As long as you don't have any objections."
"Look at this clause, pre-marital property..."
"If you don't trust me, we can go and get a property notarization. I'm willing to transfer all of this to your name."
"That's not what I meant." It sounded as if Tong An'an was coveting his money, so she quickly signed her name as well.
The couple recited their marriage vows and smoothly obtained their marriage certificates.
Back in the car, the first thing Jiang Jingyu wanted to do was post on his social media.
Tong An'an advised him, "Do you have to be so high-profile?"
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime event, when else should I be high-profile if not now? If you don't want to post, you don't have to. I definitely will."
Since he was posting, what reason did she have to hide anything?
Let's post together.
The Zhan Group was soon abuzz again.
President Jiang got married, and it was to Tong An'an!
Good heavens, did this woman really become the boss's wife?!
When the couple returned, the two mothers had become good friends. They were chatting and cooking in the kitchen, wearing aprons.
Zhan Beijue and Tong An'an's father were playing chess by the door.
The two taciturn men, forced to socialize together, looked incredibly comical.
Jiang Jingyu joined them, and Tong An'an went into the kitchen.
She wanted to help, but neither mother would let her interfere.
"Go and play with Jingyu. You just got your marriage certificate, it's the time for romance. You're not needed here."
Tong An'an felt a little embarrassed, "It's okay. It's not like we don't have time for each other."
Her mother educated her, "Why don't you have time? The first day you get your certificate is the most memorable. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event, wouldn't you want to have a good impression when you recall it later? Take him to your room, or if not, go for a walk outside."
Tong An'an had no choice but to come out and find Jiang Jingyu. She quietly asked him if he wanted to go out for a walk.
They held hands and walked forward from the house.
Tong An'an told him about the road she took to school as a child, funny stories from her childhood, and her childhood friends.
As they were chatting, an uncle on an electric bike with an aunt rode past them. The uncle greeted Tong An'an.
"Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang, are you going out?"
"Yes, we're going out to buy some things. Why aren't you at work? Who is this?"
She hadn't fully adapted to the boyfriend status, and now suddenly he was her husband. Tong An'an felt a bit embarrassed to say.
But seeing their hands linked, Uncle and Aunt Zhang immediately understood.
"You have a boyfriend? So handsome, oh my, he looks so distinguished, he's a perfect match for our An'an."
"We've said since you were little that An'an is blessed. She's pretty and good at studying, she'll surely achieve great things in the future. Where is your boyfriend from? What does his family do?"
Jiang Jingyu offered Uncle Zhang a cigarette and took over the conversation.
"From Nancheng. My family runs a small business. Thank you, uncle and aunt, for your compliments."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. Are you here to meet your parents? You'll be getting married soon, right? Let us know when the wedding is, Uncle and Aunt will definitely come for a drink of wedding wine."
As they walked along, they met many of Tong An'an's neighbors. Everyone said pretty much the same thing.
They praised the couple for being a good match and said they would attend their wedding.
By the end of it, Tong An'an started to worry.
"How many relatives do you have on your side? My parents run a restaurant and know many people, and we interact with a lot of them. If everyone comes..."
"Let them come. Can we not afford a wedding banquet, or not afford to invite guests? We can handle as many as come."
"That's not what I mean. You've seen it, people on our side are all... It'll be neither fully Western nor fully traditional, will it cause you to be ridiculed?"
Jiang Jingyu said righteously, "Who would dare to ridicule us? We are in a proper relationship, married with a proper ceremony, not stealing or robbing, so why should we be ridiculed? I think your view of the world is flawed."
They ambled to the end of the road and stood there for a while. Estimating that the meal was almost ready, Tong An'an pulled him back.
Jiang Jingyu lingered, refusing to leave, "Are you not satisfied with me?"
That was a strange thing to say.
"When was I not satisfied with you?"
"Then as we walked just now, when others asked me what I was to you, you stayed silent."
"There's no need to say it. The way we are, others can see our relationship."
"Everyone said I was your boyfriend, but am I your boyfriend?"
His words made Tong An'an blush.
"We just got our certificate, people aren't used to it yet."
"Sooner or later, we have to take the first step, sooner or later we have to get used to it. Get used to it now and show me."
"How do I get used to it?"
"Call me something and let me hear it."
"Call you what?"
"Tong An'an, are you playing dumb with me?"
Tong An'an turned to run, but Jiang Jingyu pulled her back, "Can you outrun me?"
"But I can't say it~ Can I call you in a couple of days?"
"No. If you don't call me, I won't let you go."
Tong An'an had no choice. Seeing that there was no one around, she blushed and changed her address, "Husband~"