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Chapter 20 Exercising the Husband's Rights

This time, Liang Yi really put in the effort, working day and night with several soldiers, and finally, before the 5th, they managed to tidy up the dilapidated courtyard and make it look presentable.

The weeds in the yard were pulled out by the roots, revealing smooth yellow soil. Although it was bare, it looked much better.

The low courtyard wall has been plastered with mud again, and it looks much neater now.

The three bungalows had undergone a complete transformation. The dust and cobwebs on the walls were gone, and they had been plastered again with yellow mud mixed with wheat straw. After it dried, they looked much brighter.

The windowpanes were so clean they were clear enough to reflect a person's image.

In the largest room, a brand-new reed mat was laid on the kang (a heated brick bed), and a newly made small kang table was placed on the edge of the kang.

Although the room was still empty except for two wooden stools, the musty smell of decay was completely gone.

Liang Yi looked at the results of his work and felt quite satisfied.

He deliberately chose an afternoon, when the sun was at its best, to go find Anmin again.

"Is the house all cleaned up? Shall we go take a look?"

An Min nodded in agreement and followed Liang Yi to see the tidied-up house.

The two walked to the small courtyard again.

An Min paused for a moment as she pushed open the courtyard gate.

The scene before me was completely different from the desolation and ruin I had seen on my last visit.

Although it is still simple to the point of being rudimentary, the cleanliness and care put into it are truly palpable.

Liang Yi's expression was calm, but there was an undeniable sense of pride.

"Leave the yard like this for now. You can plant whatever you want in the spring. The walls have been plastered, so they're sturdy. Inside the house..."

He pushed open the door to the main room and stepped aside to let Anmin in.

Sunlight streamed in through the clean glass windows, warmly illuminating the entire room.

The walls were a clean, earthy yellow, and the floor was spotless.

The large earthen kang (heated brick bed) occupied half the room, and the new kang mat exuded the fresh scent of dry grass and wood, while the kang table was polished to a shine.

The empty half of the space seemed to be waiting for the lady of the house to decorate it.

"I've already had someone print out the order form you gave me, and we can move in tomorrow."

Cabinets, tables, chairs, and some other furniture that Anmin wanted.

The sun was shining brightly, the house was very clean, and it smelled of earth and straw, which made me feel very at ease.

That earthen bed...it looks very big and sturdy.

"I had some things at my friend's house, and I'll have her bring them to me in a couple of days."

Anmin had already planned to take out some inconspicuous items from her space.

Those are things she's used to using; she wouldn't feel comfortable without them.

But since the space couldn't be exposed, he lied and said he had a friend.

Upon hearing this, Liang Yi first frowned, then looked at An Min with a hesitant expression.

"Don't worry, they're just some everyday items, I'm just used to them."

"There are also portraits and photos left by my mother."

An Min spoke up to explain, and Liang Yi nodded: "Do you need me to go with you to pull it?"

If there are too many things, she can't carry them all by herself.

An Min quickly shook her head: "No need, it's not much. She'll take it to the train station for me, I'll pick it up myself."

"This place is great, Liang Yi, I like it."

An Min changed the subject, but her words completely relieved Liang Yi, and he couldn't help but smile.

"The place is spacious and bright. I'll add some furniture later, and it will be complete soon."

"It might not be as good as Haicheng..."

"Better than Haicheng."

An Min interrupted him, and Liang Yi pursed his lips, but felt a little happy inside.

The 5th is an auspicious day for marriage.

The wedding banquet was held at the small restaurant next to the camp canteen.

The place wasn't big; there were only two large round tables set up, where Liang Yi's close comrades-in-arms, Old Li, Director Yang, and others sat.

Liang Yi, dressed in a crisply ironed military uniform with a small red flower pinned to his chest, stood at the door to greet guests. An Min, on the other hand, wore a brand-new red dress, similar in style to a Lenin suit. She had a sophisticated sense of style, but her tailoring skills weren't great; it had been custom-made.

Fortunately, the result was surprisingly good.

Her hair was neatly combed and adorned with two red hairpins, and her face was largely unmade-up.

But that cool and clean demeanor stood out in the simple restaurant.

Congratulations, Commander Liang!

Her comrades came in laughing and joking, their eyes involuntarily glancing at An Min, amazed by her beauty while also teasing her in good-naturedly.

Director Yang was overjoyed and kept saying "good" while holding An Min's hand.

Wei Yaozong originally wanted to come, but Qin Shulan stopped him.

It is said that Anmin once said that whether she is doing well or not has nothing to do with them.

Why would you go to someone else's wedding banquet now? Is it because you think they've gotten close to Liang Yi and you want to curry favor with them?
Wei Yaozong was speechless after hearing these words, and felt very aggrieved.

Who would have thought that An Min and Liang Yi could get together? These two are practically unrelated.

But somehow, the two of them ended up together. You could say it's fate; who can explain it?

The banquet began, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.

The dishes were simple: a large bowl of stew, a large bowl of meat, and a mountain of steamed buns.

The liquor is locally produced in bulk, and it's very strong.

Liang Yi spent a lot of votes to get these; all the votes he had saved up before finally came in handy.

"Come on! Commander Liang, this drink must be finished!"

"Wishing Commander Liang and his wife a long and happy marriage!"

May you have a son soon, Commander Liang!

The calls for drinks rose and fell incessantly.

Liang Yi usually has a decent alcohol tolerance, but after being bombarded with alcohol today, his face quickly flushed red.

While dealing with the situation, he couldn't help but glance at Anmin next to him every now and then.

Anmin spoke very little, just sat quietly. When someone offered her a toast, she would raise her glass of water in response.

"Sister-in-law, why don't you have a drink? It's such a joyous occasion!"

Someone booed.

Liang Yi immediately blocked the cup in front of An Min: "She doesn't want to drink, she can just drink water, I'll drink it for her."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass, which drew a burst of laughter.

"Oh! You're protecting her already?"

"Commander Liang feels sorry for his wife!"

"Alright, alright, sister-in-law, drink some water. Liang Tuan, you should drink more!"

They were all Liang Yi's closest relatives, so who would really make things difficult for An Min? A few jokes and it would all be over.

Liang Yi was so drunk he felt dizzy, but inside he felt warm and cozy, like he had a little stove inside him.

Director Yang leaned closer and chuckled softly, "Xiao An, look at Xiao Liang's silly face. From now on, this household is in your hands. Keep a close eye on him!"

Anmin blushed and nodded.

After the meal, the guards helped Liang Yi take him home.

Yesterday, with the help of Director Yang and several of her sisters-in-law, Anmin tidied up the house a bit.

After all, someone will be staying here tonight, so we can't do without supplies.

The quilt was also made by Anmin; it was a soft cotton quilt, and it was incredibly comfortable to lie on.

As soon as the guard left, Liang Yi pulled An Min over, intending to have her sit down, but he tripped over his own feet and fell onto the kang (a heated brick bed) with An Min.

The girl opened her big, bright eyes, her face as red as a ripe apple.

"You, what are you doing?"

She's not ready yet!
Looking at her like this, Liang Yi suddenly smiled, as if he had finally discovered some secret.

Then he leaned closer to her and kissed her directly on the forehead.

He reeked of alcohol, but asked with utmost seriousness, "We're married, so can I exercise my rights as a husband?"

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