If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

The captain hesitated upon hearing this.

Judging from this girl's appearance and demeanor, you can tell she's not someone an ordinary family could raise. If she really becomes their daughter-in-law, then their family will be the ones who benefit.

But what if the other family's political affairs get too involved and implicate their son? Kyoto is quite far away; even if there are connections, they shouldn't extend that far.

Wen Yao unconsciously clenched her fists a little tighter, feeling somewhat uneasy.

The captain said, "Alright, we understand. You go back and rest first. We'll talk to Jiang Lie."

"Okay, I'll go back now."

"Wait, it's getting dark, I'll take her home."

Jiang Lie escorted the person back and whispered, "Don't worry, whatever happens in Kyoto is too far away from here, no one can touch you."

Wen Yao hummed in agreement: "I know, but I don't know if Uncle and Aunt will have any concerns."

"I'll handle it, don't worry. There are still people in Kyoto watching you. Once you get married, they naturally won't keep bothering you."

"Okay, I understand. You should go back now."

"Okay, don't overthink it, I'll take care of everything."

Jiang Lie gently patted her head.

Wen Yao looked at him with a reassured expression: "After that incident, my family was afraid of implicating me, so they published a notice in the newspaper severing ties with me and even made me change my surname. You can talk to the brigade leader about this."

"That's all there is to our family situation. I have nothing to hide from you except my parents' identities, which I can't reveal yet. My original name was Gu Yao, but I later changed my surname to Wen Yao."

"Okay, I understand."

*

Jiang Lie returned home and sat down.

The brigade leader glanced at him and said, "Have you thought it through? Are you sure you want to marry Wen Zhiqing? She's a wonderful person, handsome, cultured, down-to-earth, and hardworking. But she's from a big city like Beijing."

"You saved her last time, so it's understandable that she's grateful to you and thinks you're a good person. But what if she regrets it one day and blames you if we really get married?"

"Who wants to be trapped in the countryside for the rest of their life? Every one of the educated youth who came here wanted to go back to the city."

Jiang Lie nodded: "I understand Father's concerns. She didn't hide anything from me. Before she went to the countryside, her family had already published a notice in the newspaper to sever ties with her in order to protect her."

"Wen Yao was originally named Gu Yao. Since someone in the capital was keeping an eye on her, her family knew they couldn't protect her, so they sent her to the countryside to hide."

"Her identity is fine, she's a good person, everything else is minor. Even if one day she really regrets it and wants to divorce me and go back to the city, I'll agree."

"Besides, that's just a hypothetical situation. Who can guarantee they'll live like that forever? Just focus on what you can have right now and live well in the moment, that's enough, right, Dad?"

The captain was surprised that his son had thought things through so thoroughly.

"You've really thought this through. According to what you're saying, Wen Zhiqing is no different from an orphan now. If you really want to marry her, you'd better treat her well."

"I think she's a well-educated and reasonable girl. If she's really willing to settle down and live a stable life with you, then you've hit the jackpot. I'm just afraid she's just using you as a shield and doesn't want to have your children."

"Sigh, I'm still a bit traumatized by that Lin Fengjiao."

Jiang Lie said seriously, "No, she's not like Lin Fengjiao. We'll live a good life together. Next year when we have a child, you won't have to worry about me every day."

Zhang Shuhua patted the captain's arm: "Since they've already made up their minds, there's nothing more we can say. We should show them the proper etiquette."

"We must not wrong the young lady by offering betrothal gifts and dowry."

"Before you two settle down, you need to be more discreet and not be too obvious. If people notice something's wrong, they'll try to smear you and say you've got other ideas even before you're divorced."

"There are too many people in the team, so it's best if you decide on a decision a month later."

Jiang Lie nodded and said, "I understand what Mother means."

Jiang Baozhu blinked her eyes: "Big brother, Sister Wen is really beautiful. I've never seen anyone more beautiful than her. She also knows medicine, can read, and is sincere to you."

"Then your wedding date won't be bad. It's much better than that Lin Fengjiao's. The sooner you get married, the sooner you'll feel at ease."

"Based on my understanding of Lin Fengjiao, she might regret it and come back to bother you. Don't be soft-hearted then. Just seeing her gives me a headache."

Jiang Lie slowly stood up: "Okay, I know. You guys should get some rest. You and Wen Yao can go to town to see a movie another day, as a way to make up for tonight's missed fun."

"You can buy anything you like, it's a gift from your big brother."

Jiang Baozhu's eyes lit up, her face full of surprise: "Wow, that's great! Big brother, you're so good to me. After you have your baby, I'll take care of the child for you. Don't worry about leaving it to me."

"Hmm, it's still early, I'm going back."

"Let's go back."

*

Two days later, the group arrived in town by donkey cart. Jiang Baozhu pulled Wen Yao to buy movie tickets, cheerfully saying, "Sister Wen, let's buy some soda. My brother is treating us anyway."

Wen Yao waved her hand: "You drink it. I brought warm water. I'll go buy some fabric later and make you a dress when I get back."

"Those high-waisted, fitted skirts would suit you better."

"Really? Girls in big cities wear that kind of thing."

"Pretty much. I can design clothes, and you'll see when you try them on."

The two went to see a movie hand in hand. Jiang Baozhu drank soda and ate popcorn, and her smile never left her face. They then went to the supply and marketing cooperative store together.

Seeing that she had bought floral cotton fabric, she blinked her eyes and said, "Sister Wen, if you're going to give me clothes, I'll give you something in return. It's only fair."

"Okay, then you can give me a hair clip."

"Yes, let's buy a pair, one for each of us."

Jiang Baozhu put one on her, then put one on herself, smiling happily: "It looks so good! Sister Wen, let me tell you, don't let my older brother's rough and fierce appearance fool you."

"He's actually a very good person. He's considerate, doesn't smoke, drink, gamble, or hit people. He's better than many men in our area. I just can't stand men who hit women."

Wen Yao hummed in agreement: "Your older brother is indeed a very good person."

As the two were talking, a gentle voice came from behind them: "Baozhu, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Baozhu turned around, her eyes lit up, and she waved and called out, "Second Brother, what are you doing here? Aren't you at work?"

Jiang Zhiqiang walked over, smiling as he patted her head: "I came to buy some things, I'll be back in a bit. Why did you suddenly come to town? Why didn't you come to see me?"

"The supply and marketing cooperative recently got some good food, and I even said I'd buy some for you to take back and eat, so I wouldn't have to make the trip back and forth."

"Hehe, thanks, Second Brother, but no need. Second Sister-in-law is strict. If she finds out you're spending money on me, she'll definitely be unhappy again."

Glancing at the person next to his sister out of the corner of his eye, Jiang Zhiqiang was somewhat surprised: "Who is this?"