Extra 7 The assistant instructor named Li Shimin
The CO of the military region granted special permission for the assistant instructor to come and depart the military region at his discretion in order to court Pan Yue.
This was essentially identical to Pan Lei. Because he could come and go freely, Pan Lei had numerous opportunities to sneak home in the middle of the night and sleep with his beloved in his arms.
The assistant instructor sent Pan Yue flowers.
They weren't Huang Kai's showy roses; instead, they were cacti.
He sent a big palm-sized red-topped and green-necked cactus that was quite cute and hairy on the first day.
On the second day, he sent a pink-thorned ball cactus. Even the sharp needles on it were adorable.
On the third day, he just brought a pot of crab orchids he'd grown himself, crab claw orchid, a bloom grafted from a cactus.
Pan Yue's computer's front was lined with these cacti that made her squeal when she accidently poked them.
Pan Yue very much wanted to wrap the cacti and throw them away, but she felt bad for the assistant instructor. Despite having her palm wounded countless times, she did not discard the cacti.
After a month, the assistant instructor spent a month's pay on a pair of rings.
Pan Yue took it shyly, and the assistant instructor smiled so hard that his face flushed. When people fall in love, their personalities can truly change. Who would have guessed that even a tomboy like Pan Yue would be shy?
Pan Yue took and opened the ring box. The coquettishness of a young girl on her face vanished without a trace.
She grabbed the box and tossed it into the assistant instructor's arms.
"F*ck you, ba$tard! Why did you give me a pair of men's rings? Laozi is a woman, not a man, so why the hell did you buy a wedding ring designed specially for gays? I'm a woman, you know, a woman. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself."
Pan Yue took his hand and was ready to lay it on her feminine part causing the assistant instructor to jump three steps back in terror.
He couldn't believe that someone would use this way to establish she was a woman. He was frightened every time he interacted with Pan Yue.
"Why are you running away? Won’t I be letting you touch and love me all over when we get married! I’ll let you touch me in advance. Laoniang is not a Wangzai small steamed bun; even if it is a little smaller, it is nonetheless a steamed dumpling[1]. You will not lose out if you marry me. You’ll definitely get to play with the two pieces of flesh. They’re also quite tactile, and they’ll have enough milk when we have a child."
The assistant instructor wished to scold her. Shit! Didn't you say you're a woman! Will it kill you to be a little gentle?
"I simply felt it was a good pair and purchased it. If you don't like it, we can go find something else that you do."
"It doesn't matter. Laoniang’s hair is cut short, so I'll pass for a man. You’ll be marrying a fake man, and this ring is just right. So, what does this mean? Are you proposing? Hurry up, I can’t wait!"
The assistant instructor appreciated her candor, but she was overly direct. The marriage proposal was also coerced.
"You can't say no to me. We'll go obtain the certificate after the ring is put on. Then we'll buy a house and live happily ever after."
Pan Yue opened the box, took the somewhat smaller ring, and placed it on her finger. She wrapped a thread around it because it was a little loose and she didn't want to lose it.
The assistant instructor coughed.
"Pan Yue, let's marry. I will love and care for you for the rest of my life."
Pan Yue's ears were pricked as she listened to his proposal, but the assistant instructor simply waited for Pan Yue's response after finishing his words.
Pan Yue was expecting him to say something else, so she waited with bated breath.
"Huh? Is that it? You were also present at Pan Lei's wedding. Have a look at my brother! What he said was so moving. You should at least tell me something along those lines."
"Stop joking, just tell me if you agree or disagree."
Commander Pan Lei was a corny guy. He didn't want to learn mushy endearments like "my baby" and "honey" from him.
"Say yes, Yueyue, nod quickly."
The elders were all watching, anticipating Pan Yue's marriage. They were nervous more than anything else.
Parents are always more concerned about their daughters. They are fearful that their daughter will marry an unkind man and have a difficult life. They were now worried that Pan Yue would have an "abnormal" attack and turn her head in refusal.
"Well, you told me not to joke. You can be more practical and go get the certificate with me if you have the ability."
The assistant instructor looked at General Pan. Before he could marry, he required the approval of his supervisor.
Papa Pan hurriedly grabbed the phone and dialed the CO of the military region.
"Write an approval letter to the assistant instructor as soon as possible. They are getting married soon."
The CO of the military region acted quickly, and the approval letter was faxed out within three minutes.
The assistant instructor held the freshly baked approval letter. Aunt Pan grabbed the ID card and household registration book, shoving it into Pan Yue's hands.
"Go and register right away! Don't wait even a minute, go quickly!"
Her daughter would be married as soon as the pair received the marriage certificate. She would grasp the opportunity to organize a banquet, use the emcee at Pan Lei's wedding, and have them proclaimed a couple.
There was nothing to worry about once the couple received their marriage certificate.
All of the Pan family members were beaming as they kicked the pair out of the gate, stating that they were awaiting the happy news that they had become a family.
Pan Yue didn't want to leave, but it was impossible to turn back halfway, and more importantly, she couldn't stop her elders.
She took the plunge and headed to the marriage registration office.
Pan Yue was ready to fill out the application form when she realized she didn't know the name of the assistant instructor.
They were almost married and nearly a couple. She had always addressed him as "assistant instructor" and had no idea what his name or surname was.
"Hey, what's your name?"
Everyone's attention was drawn to her voice. This man and woman were set to marry, so why didn't the bride know the groom's name? It had to be a forced union.
The assistant instructor stood behind her and filled out the application form with his name.
Pan Yue did nothing except observe. She didn't pick up the application form until he finally put down the pen. She read his first and last name. Pan Yue arched her brow.
"Li Shimin[2]?"
The assistant instructor nodded.
"That’s me."
The assistant instructor’s name turned out to be Li Shimin.
Footnotes:
[1] Let me just say that buns don't have stuffing, whereas dumplings (Xiaolongbao) have a thin, translucent skin filled with soup/filling. Make what you will of it. Wangzai is a brand.
[2] Li Shimin is the personal name of Emperor Taizong, the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. His name "Shimin" was a shortened form of the Buddhist prayer "save the earth and give the people peace" (濟世安民, jishi anmin,) or more shortly could be translated as: "Li- the citizen of the world," "Li- world's folk."
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Nice name
HAHAHAHAHA the that’s me at the end. Also I wonder if he picked those rings because she’s active and can fight so she doesn’t hurt her hand as much and has more mobility? 🤔
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