Chapter 32: Don’t Mess with Honest People

Lu Chuan really didn’t mean anything by it, and he certainly didn’t dare make Fang Yuan angry. “You’ve got it all wrong. Our mom is great, really. Having someone like her at home just makes you feel so secure.”

Fang Yuan thought to herself, Don’t think I didn’t see you trying not to laugh. “Don’t make it sound so nice. In the end, my mom will always be on my side.”

Lu Chuan thought, You really don’t have to spell that out for me—I know. “Right, it’s only because I’m your husband that Mom treats me well. If you and I ever have a falling out, she’d definitely take your side.”

Fang Yuan retorted, “Wrong. Even if I can’t stand you, my mom will still be my mom.”

Lu Chuan honestly couldn’t tell what the difference was, but then he heard Fang Yuan say, “In our family, you don’t even have the right to throw a tantrum.”

Lu Chuan just shut his mouth. There was no reasoning with this feisty girl. In this marriage, only one person was allowed to get mad? How domineering.

Besides, it’s not like you get to decide these things. Getting angry isn’t something you can just control at will, is it?

But there was no point arguing this with Fang Yuan. In any case, they still had to get their marriage certificate.

The two of them rode their bikes to the township office to register their marriage.

Fang Yuan was well-known in the township, and Lu Chuan had just gotten into university—people in the township had only recently met him, so he was recognizable too.

So when the two of them showed up together to get their marriage certificate, it was inevitable that the staff at the office would ask a few extra questions.

For example, one of the staff asked Lu Chuan, “Comrade Lu Chuan, are you doing this of your own free will? Is your family facing some kind of difficulty?”

Fang Yuan immediately sensed something was off and wasn’t happy. “Comrade, what are you implying? Are you saying I could force him into marriage?”

The staff glanced at Fang Yuan and thought it was entirely possible. They even instinctively looked out the window, worried that the five Fang brothers might be outside threatening Lu Chuan.

But the staff member replied politely, “Comrade Fang Yuan, we’re just following procedure, nothing else. Don’t take it the wrong way.”

Honestly, they were just picking on her because it was her first time registering for marriage.

But Fang Yuan wasn’t so easy to fool. “Following procedure? Then why didn’t you ask me if I’m doing this voluntarily?”

The staff member replied seriously, “We have to ask one at a time. Don’t be in such a hurry.”

Lu Chuan quickly interjected, “Ahem, we’re both here of our own free will. Thank you for your help.”

But the staff clearly didn’t believe him. Sure, it made sense for a college student to get married in the countryside, but to marry a girl as notorious as Fang Yuan? There had to be more to the story.

The staff member was being very responsible. “Comrade Lu Chuan, this is the township office. If you’re facing any difficulties, you can tell us.”

Lu Chuan felt awkward. He knew they meant well, but they really couldn’t help with this. “Thank you for your concern, but really, there’s no problem. We’re just here to get our marriage certificate. Our parents are waiting at home for us to come back for dinner.”

Well, maybe there really wasn’t a problem after all. Only then did the staff start helping them fill out the paperwork.

Back then, a marriage certificate was just a piece of paper—no photo required.

The process wasn’t very formal either. Lu Chuan signed his name, then Fang Yuan signed hers, and they stamped it. Done.

After Lu Chuan signed, he handed the paper to Fang Yuan. But Fang Yuan stalled and stared at the staff member. “You haven’t asked me yet.”

The staff member was momentarily confused. “Asked what?” They thought to themselves, This girl sure is a handful.

Fang Yuan’s face darkened. “Asked if I’m willing.” She thought, This staff member isn’t very bright or careful.

The staff finally remembered and asked perfunctorily, “Comrade Fang Yuan, are you doing this of your own free will?”

The staff member was having a field day in their mind. They thought, She probably forced him into this marriage. Of course she’ll say she’s willing. What’s the point of asking? So much drama.

Fang Yuan nodded seriously. “Yes.”

The staff member resisted the urge to roll their eyes. “Then just sign.”

Fang Yuan frowned, clearly unhappy, and raised her voice. “Comrade, you’re not taking your job seriously. This is dereliction of duty.”

The staff member, who had a bit of a temper, had never been criticized like this before. “What do you mean I’m not taking my job seriously?” He’d never been this diligent before.

Fang Yuan pointed at the staff member’s nose. “We’re both getting the same certificate, but you didn’t ask me the same questions you asked him.”

The staff remembered—this was the Fang family’s youngest sister—so they held back their temper and replied patiently, “How was it different?”

Fang Yuan was even more forceful than the staff. “It was different. You asked him if he had any difficulties.”

Lu Chuan was once again impressed. Fang Yuan really was fearless—she wasn’t intimidated by anyone, not even here. And her voice was especially loud and clear.

The staff member’s face turned red. She was right; he had missed a question. This girl was really stubborn and wouldn’t let things slide. “Comrade Fang Yuan, do you have any difficulties?”

Fang Yuan’s answer was different. “If I have difficulties, can you help me solve them? Or will the township help?”

Lu Chuan lowered his head, struggling not to laugh. This whole thing taught him a lesson: never bully someone who’s straightforward and stubborn—they’ll stick to their principles no matter what.

The staff member was getting flustered and, forgetting all about the Fang brothers, blurted out, “Your answers aren’t the same as his.”

Fang Yuan shot back, “Is there a rule that says we have to answer the same?”

There was no such rule, of course. The staff member took a deep breath, knowing there was no reasoning with this troublemaker. “It depends on the situation.”

He really didn’t dare promise to help solve any problems. It was obvious Fang Yuan was a tough customer.

Fang Yuan frowned, her face darkening. “If you can’t help solve my problems, then why are you asking all these questions? Are you just trying to make things difficult for people?”

The staff member looked straight at Lu Chuan. If it weren’t for him, he wouldn’t be dealing with all this trouble.

Lu Chuan understood the look. “Ahem, our parents are still waiting for us to come home for dinner, and they haven’t even seen the marriage certificate yet.”

Fang Yuan finally signed her name, but not before telling the staff, “If I ever have any difficulties, I’ll come to you for help. I’m not in a hurry; we can solve them slowly.”

The staff member was left wondering how, just by sitting in the office, he’d gotten himself into such a mess. He was so exasperated, he kept rubbing his chest.

Lu Chuan pulled Fang Yuan out of the office, but not before grabbing a couple of candies for the staff—something his mother-in-law had packed for them before they left.

The staff member clutched his chest. “What do I need candy for? I should be taking something for my nerves.” But Lu Chuan and Fang Yuan didn’t hear that.

As they walked out of the township office, Fang Yuan was still fuming. She was genuinely angry. “Don’t you think they treat people differently? I’m going to come back and have a word with them about this.”

She clearly wasn’t letting it go.

Lu Chuan thought about the staff member from earlier—if Fang Yuan came back, he’d probably avoid her at all costs.

Lu Chuan said, “If you have any problems, you don’t have to come to the township office. Just tell me. I can handle it too.”

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