In this day and age, there were all sorts of ways to get a marriage certificate. There was no longer any need to personally visit the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Just like the document Yang Shan's mother handed Su Yitang.
It was called a "contract," but it was actually a "Spousal Relationship Confirmation Form"! One set, three copies.
The man kept one, the woman kept one, and the remaining copy only needed to be mailed to the Civil Affairs Bureau. The next day, a courier would deliver the little red booklet!
Yang Shan's mother also handed over a gift agreement.
Aside from 9.99 million RMB, the agreement included the "Nine Golds."
According to Chinese cultural tradition, it should have been the "Three Golds."
A gold ring, gold earrings, and a gold necklace.
But with three of each, that made "Nine Golds."
The contract clearly stated that both the money and gold were voluntary, unconditional gifts unrelated to the marital relationship.
In other words, as long as Su Yitang signed it, even if she became single again someday, she would not have to return the money.
Su Yitang felt her mouth going dry.
At a loss for words, she clutched Yang Shan's hand.
"Say something. Say something already."
Yang Shan smiled.
"What's there to say? Hurry up and sign your indenture contract!"
Yang Shan's mother laughed and scolded him.
"What indenture contract? You little brat! We played along with your little act, and you still dare bully my daughter right in front of me?"
Yang Shan's father explained as well.
"Girl, this was all that brat San'er's rotten idea. He said you were rather introverted and shy, so he had us put on a hiring process. Something about pressure-resistance theory."
Yang Shan said seriously, "It really is pressure-resistance theory. Even people with