Chapter 426 Zi Shao Shengge Registers
Mo Lin reached out and held Ye Shengge's hand, his eyes full of reluctance.
"Sister, are you getting married too?"
Ye Shengge breathed a sigh of relief at his words. So he was afraid she was getting married. Ye Shengge looked at the boy, who was now much taller than her, and found it hard to believe he was only twelve years old, still a child with deep insecurity.
"Mo Lin, I am getting married, but I will live next door after I get married. You will still see me every day, and life will be pretty much the same as before."
Mo Lin felt a flicker of panic in his heart. He and Xiao Tiantian were children saved and adopted by Sister. In his heart, Sister was his only reliance. But now Sister wouldn't be in this house anymore. He wasn't sure if the Ye family still counted as his home.
"Sister, can Xiao Tiantian and I still live in the Ye family's house?"
"Yes, of course, you can. The Ye family will always be your home. Do you think my parents don't treat you well?"
Mo Lin quickly shook his head. He just felt insecure without Sister in the house. He believed his sister felt the same way.
"Ye Papa and Ye Mama treat me very well, exceptionally well, really. I, I just..."
"Just what, you little rascal? With me here, you and Xiao Tiantian are part of the Ye family."
At this moment, Ye Mama appeared, and with a not-so-gentle slap on the back of Mo Lin's head, she spoke.
But this was the most beautiful sound Mo Lin had ever heard, and the happiest slap he had ever received, just like the words Sister had said to him back then, "Come with me," it was a salvation and a hope.
Ye Mama ruffled Mo Lin's hair. She had liked and pitied the two children from the moment she first met them. After spending a long time together, she found Mo Lin to be a kind and sensible child. He never treated himself as a child in the family, always eager to help with chores, and had integrated well with the Ye family.
"Mo Lin, Ye Mama knows you lack a sense of security, but your Ye Papa, Ye Mama, and your Mu En Ge have never treated you as an outsider. How about this: I'm going to have your Mu En Ge handle the formal adoption procedures for you and Xiao Tiantian, so you two can truly become members of the Ye family."
Mo Lin stood there, stunned in shock. Seeing Mo Lin like this, Ye Shengge felt both heartache and happiness for him. She reached out and put an arm around his shoulders.
"Stunned by happiness?"
"Wuwuwu~~"
Mo Lin burst into tears and threw himself into Ye Shengge's arms, drawing the attention of many people in the house. When they learned the reason for Mo Lin's tears, they all smiled and rejoiced for these two rootless children.
"Alright, from now on, you will be the third pillar of the Ye family."
Ye Papa patted Mo Lin on the shoulder. Only Xiao Tiantian watched everything with her dazed, innocent eyes, not understanding any of it.
The family had become quite adept at hosting gatherings. The main force quickly prepared several tables of dishes. Mo Lin and Xiao Tiantian sat next to Ye Papa and Ye Mama, which was considered official acceptance of these two children as part of the Ye family.
Min Xing was the most enthusiastic eater. He was truly tired of the "pig slop" he had been eating abroad, where everything tasted the same. How could it compare to the rich flavors of home-cooked meals?
"What are your plans?"
Min Xing paused his chopsticks at Zi Yisheng's question and sighed dramatically.
"As for me, I am now homeless. Not only do I not have a mother, but my father ran away, leaving me to suffer here alone. Sheng Ge, why don't you take me in?"
"Don't even think about it. I'm getting married soon, to someone I've been waiting for for many years. No one can disturb me."
Min Xing clutched his chest as if wounded, looking at Zi Yisheng like a heartless scoundrel. Ye Shengge listened with amusement. She hadn't expected Min Xing to be so humorous. It seemed his previous seriousness was just an act.
"Have you really thought it through?"
"Of course. I am Xiao Tiantian's attending physician. I'll be with Xiao Tiantian every day from now on."
"Alright then. Go find the village chief yourself to build a house. I'll have someone register your household to the Bai Rong Brigade."
"Is it necessary to build a separate house just for me? Isn't that a waste? I might as well live with A Sen and the others. Besides, I don't know how to cook."
Zi Yisheng did not refuse, as long as it wasn't at his own home.
Watching Min Xing skillfully feed Xiao Tiantian, Ye Shengge could see that Min Xing truly cared. His dedication to Xiao Tiantian had gone beyond that of a doctor.
Mo Lin and Xiao Tiantian still lived in their original rooms. Although the house had been rebuilt, their belongings from before had been rearranged.
After his sister got into bed, Mo Lin sat by her side, smiling and stroking her hair.
"Sister, from now on, we have a home, and we can always be with Sister. Let's forget everything we should forget. Those are bad memories. We have to live for Mom and Dad and Grandpa, so they can see from heaven that we are living well, very fortunately, and very happily."
Xiao Tiantian smiled at her brother and closed her eyes to sleep, but she kept holding his hand.
The smile on Mo Lin's face disappeared. What would happen to Xiao Tiantian in the future? He couldn't let Sister and the others bear all the burden forever, especially since raising Xiao Tiantian was very demanding in terms of energy and money. He had to grow up quickly, at least contribute something to the Ye family, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to rest easy living with the Ye family.
The next day, when Ye Shengge went up the mountain, Xiao Tiantian and Mo Lin followed her. Although no crops were being planted on the mountain at the moment, and they would only start sowing again after the New Year, it didn't stop Ye Shengge from taking the two children up to have a look.
From the moment they started climbing the mountain, Mo Lin didn't stop talking, recounting many of his experiences abroad, with both disdain and envy in his voice.
"Sister, I want to go to school, to skip grades."
"Really! You didn't want to go to school before, but now you know the benefits of studying."
"Yes, I saw many excellent people abroad still working hard to gain knowledge. Now that I have a family willing to sacrifice for me, it would be foolish not to cherish it."
Ye Shengge was very happy. Teaching a man to fish was better than giving him a fish; mastering a skill was more important than anything else.
"That's great. After the New Year, I'll have your Mu En Ge take you to school. Which grade do you want to enroll in?"
"I've already learned a lot of knowledge abroad. Min Xing said I'm at least at a junior high school level."
Ye Shengge thought about it. Indeed, when she met Mo Lin, he had mentioned attending primary school for three years before their family's troubles began. Afterwards, his family members had guided him a few times, so it was plausible he had a junior high school level now.
"Alright then, you can go to school and take an exam to see which grade you're suitable for."
"Yes, Sister, I will work very hard. When I grow up, I'll earn money to spend on you."
"Hahaha, okay, I'll be waiting for Mo Lin to earn money to buy me delicious food."
The New Year passed quickly. In five days, it would be Ye Shengge's birthday, which was also the day of their wedding.
At Zi Yisheng's home, everything was ready. Even the kitchen, which had been untouched, was now fully equipped. He planned to cook at home from now on, preparing all the meals for the family.
In the backyard, Zi Yisheng had also built a small pavilion and planted flowers around it. They could sit there, chatting and drinking tea, which sounded wonderful.
As for whether they would be discovered for such "bourgeois indulgence," Zi Yisheng was not worried at all. If he didn't have even this ability, he wouldn't have been around for so many years.
Although the current situation was difficult, Zi Yisheng and the Ye family had done everything they could to make the wedding as good as possible. However, marrying in the village required inviting the villagers to a banquet, otherwise, people would think they looked down on them.
The birthday finally arrived. As it was the Lantern Festival, every household in the village celebrated it as a holiday, and those who could afford it would make tangyuan to sweeten their mouths.
Zi Yisheng arrived at the Ye family's house early in the morning to wait. Ye Shengge was roused by Ye Mama, who pointed to the watch, only to realize it was 6:30 AM. But Ye Shengge was very cooperative, as it was indeed the most important day of her two lives.
Ye Shengge chose a beige trench coat, black pants, and a pair of white leather shoes. Her hair was tied into a high ponytail, and she wore light makeup, which made her look more energetic and radiant.
The morning was extremely tight. They had to go to the county to get their marriage certificate, rush back for the wedding ceremony, and have a banquet at noon.
Zi Yisheng had A Can drive the car to the outskirts of the village to wait. As soon as Ye Shengge walked out of her room, Zi Yisheng swept her away, disappearing in an instant.
They even missed the breakfast prepared by Aunt Zhen. Ye Papa grumbled at home for a long time.
"It's great, this day has finally come. If only Madam were still alive."
This sentence made Ye Papa stop complaining, and it also made Ye Mama recall that person from her memories.
As soon as Ye Shengge got into the car, Zi Yisheng handed her a small lunchbox. Inside were a fried egg and dim sum. The lunchbox was still warm.
"Uncle Gong specially prepared this for you this morning. Eat more, as today will be very tiring and busy."
Ye Shengge looked at Zi Yisheng with an irrepressible smile and obediently started eating. Of course, she didn't forget her fiancé. They shared the breakfast, taking bites from each other's portions.
When they reached the entrance of the marriage registry, A Can went in first to find someone. His young master had said that they had to be the first to register their marriage.
Zi Yisheng held Ye Shengge's hand tightly, his palms sweating. Ye Shengge was also a little nervous, as it was her first time.
"Sheng Ge, thank you for being willing to be my other half."
"I also thank you for being willing to be my other half."
They looked at each other and smiled, getting out of the car hand in hand.
A Can had already made arrangements, and the staff at the registry were prepared.
Zi Yisheng solemnly took out their introduction letters and household registration documents from his pocket, along with the pre-taken photos, and handed them over.
The staff, seeing their outstanding appearances, couldn't help but look at them a few more times. No wonder their leader had specifically instructed that the first position be reserved for them. Even if others arrived first, they were to find a reason to delay them. It was clear they had a background.
"Hello, are you willingly getting married?"
"Yes."
"Yes."
"Alright, I'll process it for you right away."
Soon, two slightly thicker pieces of paper, with their names, birth dates, and today's date, were filled out and stamped.
Ye Shengge, following Chen Tangtang's example, added an extra stamp to the part where their photos were to be affixed, making it more like a marriage certificate from her previous life.
Seeing that they had obtained the marriage certificate, A Can happily took out a bag of White Rabbit candy and handed it to the staff. The staff's eyes widened. This was too generous!
"Congratulations, congratulations! I wish you an early birth of precious children and a hundred years of happy marriage."
"Thank you!"
Zi Yisheng held Ye Shengge's hand and never let go, while with his other hand, he carefully examined the marriage certificate.
Ye Shengge smiled, looking at her husband, enjoying the smile on his face, and feeling truly happy.
Zi Yisheng suddenly let go of Ye Shengge's hand and pulled her into his arms, whispering in her ear.
"You're finally mine, my wife."
"Yes, my husband, please take care of me for the rest of my life."
"Hahaha, please take care of me."
A Can and the staff stared at the couple embracing, the former happy for his young master, the latter disgusted by their behavior, finding it inappropriate and unable to watch, but daring not to interfere.
Zi Yisheng released his wife and solemnly placed the two marriage certificates in her hands.
"You keep them, they're safest. Be sure to hide them well."
Ye Shengge understood. Storing them in her space was the safest option. She would frame the marriage certificates later and hang them in her bedroom within her space.
"Let's go, we need to hurry back."
As soon as A Can got into the car, he started spouting auspicious phrases, which made Zi Yisheng extremely happy. With a wave of his hand, he gave A Can a whole year's salary increase.
When they arrived home, the Ye family's yard was already crowded with people waiting to see the marriage certificate, even Bai Grandpa and Bai Grandma were waiting.
Ye Shengge casually tossed the two marriage certificates and gave her mother a look before returning to her room.
She had instructed her mother the night before to guard her door after she received the marriage certificate, as she needed to enter her space for a good bath and a full body treatment before coming out to wear her wedding dress.
The wedding dress, as it were, was a red one-piece dress, designed by a famous designer from her previous life. The actual wedding attire had also been prepared; she planned to wear it after everyone had left, as a souvenir.
Bai Grandma had also prepared a set of gorgeous and opulent golden jewelry for Ye Shengge. In her grandmother's words, even if she couldn't wear it, she should have it.
Ye Shengge locked her room door and entered her space. Although there was a time difference, her entire skincare routine was time-consuming, so she couldn't delay.
After meticulously washing and conditioning her hair and exfoliating her entire body, she soaked in a bathtub filled with rose essential oil. She stayed in for a full twenty minutes until she began to sweat slightly before getting out.
After spending a full two hours in her space to finish getting ready, Ye Shengge finally emerged, wearing a red dress with a coat draped over it. Her face had a delicate nude makeup, and her lips were painted with a fiery red color she had never worn before.
Ye Shengge opened her bedroom door and sat back on the bed, waiting quietly. It seemed she wouldn't have much to do for most of the day, just moving from one room to the next and then sitting there.
Upon hearing the door open, Ye Mama called out to the women in the house, as according to custom, they had to give her daughter a dowry, and she would not be polite about it.