A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Ding Jiahe lowered her head and sorted through the goods that Ye Wenxi had just brought.

Ye Wenxi nudged her hard with her elbow: "Go on! If you don't go soon, you'll be off work."

Ding Jiahe looked up at Ye Wenxi, her eyebrows furrowed: "I'm a little nervous."

Ye Wenxi rolled her eyes at her:

"To be honest, you're nervous about everything except going to the battlefield. Hurry up, Wang Hao is waiting over there, go quickly."

"After we get the marriage certificate, we still have to take a bus back. If we're late getting back to the military region tonight, you two will have to stay here and share a room." Ye Wenxi muttered a few words at the end.

"Ouch!" Ding Jiahe heard this and reached out to punch her on the back.

Ye Wenxi rubbed her back: "Ouch..."

"I'll be going now. Are you sure you can manage?"

"It's alright, Xiaoxue will be here tomorrow. We'll wrap up the trade fair, no problem." Ye Wenxi said as she squatted down and took the goods out of her pockets.

Ye Wenxi waved her hand, "Go ahead. I'll go back after I'm done with these next couple of days and we can prepare for the wedding together. Let me know if there's anything you need me to bring, and I'll bring it to you from Harbin."

"Okay, I'm leaving now."

Several staff members from the nearby trade fair gathered around to see Ding Jiahe off.

"Congratulations, Xiao Ding!"

"Congratulations, Jiahe!"

Congratulations on your marriage!

"Hey, thank you everyone!" Ding Jiahe waved to everyone, picked up her bag, and left.

The Civil Affairs Bureau Marriage Registration Office at 3 PM.

Wang Hao was wearing a military uniform with a badge pinned to his chest and a small red flower pinned to his collar.

Ding Jiahe also changed into her old military uniform, with a small red flower pinned to her chest.

The two sat side by side on a bench waiting, with two other couples ahead of them.

Wang Hao squeezed Ding Jiahe's hand and felt that her palms were a little sweaty.

He turned his head and smiled: "Nervous?"

Ding Jiahe rolled her eyes at him: "Get lost, I'm hot."

Wang Hao took a thermos from his bag, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to him: "I knew you'd be hot. Try it."

Ding Jiahe took the drink and took a sip; the icy soda slid down her throat. "Did you bring this from the military region?"

"Yes, I took it from our refrigerator, I brought it especially for you."

Ding Jiahe smiled and handed it back: "Here you go."

"I'm not thirsty, you drink."

"Hurry up and drink it." Ding Jiahe put the bottle opening to Wang Hao's lips.

Wang Hao took it and took a sip with a grin.

"Comrade Wang Hao, Comrade Ding Jiahe," someone called from the window.

The two quickly stood up and walked over.

Show your ID, fill out the form, and sign – the procedures were completed quickly.

The clerk picked up the stamp, pressed it down with a click, and pushed the two marriage certificates over.

Wang Hao pulled a handful of wedding candies from his pocket and handed them to the staff member: "Comrade, have some candy, have some candy."

Congratulations! Thank you.

As they walked out, they looked down at the words on their marriage certificate. The names Wang Hao and Ding Jiahe were handwritten in pen.

The following text reads: "This marriage is based on voluntary consent and, after review, complies with the provisions of the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China regarding marriage. Registration is hereby granted."

In the lower right corner is the round seal of the Harbin Xiangyang District Revolutionary Committee, in dark blue ink, still slightly damp.

Ding Jiahe turned to look at Wang Hao, and Wang Hao also turned to look at her. The two of them grinned.

Wang Hao couldn't resist and planted a kiss on Ding Jiahe's cheek, then pulled her into a tight hug: "Wife!"

Ding Jiahe was so embarrassed that she pushed him away and punched him.

Wang Hao grunted, "Honey, you're not a soldier anymore, so how come you still have such a strong grip?"

"screw you."

Although Ding Jiahe was saying that, she moved closer to him, and the two walked out hand in hand, their faces flushed.

"Honey, with this certificate, can we go back to our little home tonight and experience it?" Wang Hao leaned closer and whispered.

"No way, get lost. We haven't even had the wedding yet. You might not be ashamed, but I am."

"Don't you want to experience some time alone with just the two of you in our little home?" Wang Hao asked coquettishly, grinning as he nuzzled against her.

Ding Jiahe turned to look at him, her face slightly flushed: "Just bear with it for a few more days."

When Wang Hao saw Ding Jiahe blushing, he immediately grinned and said, "Okay, okay, alright, alright."

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Ye Wenxi returned to the counter, sorting goods, checking the bills for the past few days, and handling miscellaneous tasks related to the trade fair.

After finishing her work, she turned to look at the several staff members who were busy at work, put down her pen, and called out to one of them, "Sister Tan, do you have a moment? I need to talk to you about something."

This Sister Tan has been following Ye Wenxi to trade fairs for several months now, so she's a familiar face to him.

The staff at the trade fair are all temporary workers paid by the day, and the number of people varies each time, but Sister Tan comes almost every time.

Ye Wenxi led Sister Tan to a corner at the back: "Sister Tan, you know about our physical store in Qiulin, right?"

"I heard about it. I was worried about it too, thinking that if you stop holding trade fairs, will we have nothing to do..." Sister Tan rubbed her hands, her words slightly off-key.

"Sister Tan, our physical store is in Qiulin, which is a bit far from your home. Actually, I wanted to contact you before, but I know that your situation might not be convenient," Ye Wenxi explained.

"Brick-and-mortar stores are not like trade shows, where you have to work on time and leave on time; it's a fixed job."

"If something comes up temporarily, I can't find anyone else to replace you."

"Wenxi, I..." Sister Tan interrupted Ye Wenxi as she spoke.

Ye Wenxi held out her hand, signaling her not to speak yet, and continued:

"I know about your family situation, but I still wanted to tell you about this. You've been working for us for so long, I trust you completely."

"As for whether you can do it, think it over carefully. I'll be in Harbin for the next couple of days. I'll leave you my phone number later, and you can contact me once you've made up your mind."

During this period, recruiting and interviewing people became almost a daily routine for Ye Wenxi.

The recruitment of store clerks for physical stores has hit a snag – hiring a store manager. Ye Wenxi had interviewed several people before, but none of them seemed suitable.

The shop is far from the military region, so Ye Wenxi manages it remotely.

The store has a large amount of cash and assets, and it is a fairly large part of the garment company's business. It requires meticulous, serious and reliable people in every aspect.

Therefore, she has exceptionally high expectations for the store manager.

They need to have business acumen, management skills, the ability to handle emergencies, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Tan Chunli, as a veteran assistant, demonstrated a level of rigor, seriousness, and meticulousness that Ye Wenxi had never seen among all the sales staff.

While not as good as a professional store manager in the 21st century, to be honest, he is much more useful than many directors of supply and marketing cooperatives.

On the one hand, she delved into the business and processes;

On the other hand, she has a long-term vision, thinks deeply, and acts methodically.

Tan Chunli didn't have a stable job before, and always did odd jobs while also taking care of her problematic "family".

Temporary workers don't have a secure job; they have to perform better to earn long-term employment.

Perhaps this is why her sense of responsibility and work standards are far superior to those of the regular employees who just coast along.

Upon hearing Ye Wenxi's words, Tan Chunli's expression became quite complex, showing a mixture of joy, regret, and sorrow.

Her family situation is special, and it's difficult for her to find the time due to her regular job.

But she longed for this position too much. She was familiar with the garment company's products and knew the compensation and management here.

Becoming a full-time employee and working in Harbin was something she never dared to dream of.

Tan Chunli looked into Ye Wenxi's eyes, her own eyes welling up with tears: "Wenxi, I don't know what to say. I'm really touched that you trust me and told me this. My family's situation..."

"Don't rush to give me an answer. Think about it in the next couple of days."

Ye Wenxi patted her shoulder, then couldn't help but ask:

"Sister Tan, has he been hitting you lately?"