Wu Degui stood in front of the pomegranate tree sapling with a smile on his face. This was a congratulatory gift given to him by the director of the farm, Li, when he and Meihui held their wedding at the Xingfu Palace half a month ago and accepted congratulations from everyone present.
, pomegranate has many seeds, which means more children and more blessings.
When other people in the farm get married, the farm director also gives such gifts. This is because the pomegranate tree has a good meaning. Now in the farm, as long as there is a married family, there will definitely be a pomegranate tree planted in front of the house.
When it was first planted, some wilted leaves had already turned green. This pomegranate tree will definitely grow up and bear many fruits in the future. Like Meihui, it will also be like a pomegranate, with many children and many blessings.
When the breeze blew, the green branches and leaves swayed slightly. A satisfied smile appeared on Wu Degui's lips.
"Owner."
The soft voice behind me, I knew it was Meihui without turning around.
"This pomegranate tree is what the owner calls the tree of wealth, the tree with many seeds."
"Yes, that's right. When I was in my hometown, only the landowners in the village would plant a pomegranate tree. This tree is not only noble but also sounds good. Pomegranates have many seeds, and more children bring happiness."
When Wu Degui spoke, he glanced at Meihui.
No, her name is Wu Meihui now, his wife. Feeling that the wind on the grassland was a bit strong, he quickly took off his coat and put it on her body.
"The wind is strong in the farm, not as strong as in the city, so you need to wear thicker clothes."
As he spoke, he held Meihui's little hand again - the skin on her hands was very rough and there were many calluses. These were calluses left over from her working in the factory. She was a "trainee" when she was less than ten years old.
"生" works in Zhenghua Cotton Mill.
The use of child labor under the age of fourteen is prohibited in factories in the Ming Dynasty, but this is for the people of the Ming Dynasty. Girls under the age of fourteen among overseas workers can "intern" in the factory as "trainees", but in fact, the work they do is
It’s similar to ordinary workers, working twelve hours a day and six days a week.
Half of her wages for the first three years went to her "supervisor" and half to them. Two years ago, after the contract expired, her wages were hers. However, her wages were still not much, even including workpiece fees and overtime pay.
It’s only eleven or twelve yuan a month.
But this little girl was able to save a dowry of three hundred yuan. She is really a woman who knows how to run a house.
Meihui is indeed a very virtuous woman. After marrying Wu Degui, although the farm is a bit far from the city and she can no longer work in the factory, she is a good housekeeper at home. In the past half month,
Wu Degui takes care of all the trivial matters in life, from getting up to fetch washing water and cooking, to satisfying all his needs and desires when sleeping with him at night.
Just like other brothers in the room said - Japanese women are the best at serving men!
Wu Degui felt that being able to marry such a gentle and virtuous woman like Mei Hui was a blessing in his previous life. As for him... When he was in his hometown in Shanxi, at the age of twenty-three, he had not yet found a wife, so he thought that he would marry the three of them.
Like my uncle, I will be a bachelor for the rest of my life.
But who would have thought that at thirty years old, he would actually find a wife, and she is such a young and beautiful wife.
In fact, Wu Degui also knew that if it weren't for the fact that he listened to other people's opinions and boarded the immigration ship to Daming when he couldn't find the trouble at home, he would have probably starved to death sooner or later, let alone looking for a wife in this life.
.
But now?
Not only does he earn fifteen yuan a month, but he also has a wife.
I, Wu Degui, have a wife!
Thinking of Meihui moaning coquettishly on the bed, and the charming words like "Ya Zhudie", "Kaimaji", "Shabisi" and so on, his heart felt hot. The only taste in it was
Only he can experience it himself.
"Owner--"
The man looked at her, making Meihui lower her head shyly, but she didn't take her hand away, and she even felt a faint expectation in her heart.
Half a month ago, she married Wu Degui at the Happy Palace in the city under the witness of the mayor. Although the wedding was simple, from that day on, she was Wu Meihui, and her household registration was in Wu Degui's name.
At that time, she no longer needed a labor certificate. Soon, she only needed to pass the naturalization oath to be naturalized. Then she could obtain a new ID card...Da Ming's national ID card.
Then she will become a noble Ming Dynasty. From then on, she will be able to live a truly good life. She no longer needs to be like in the past, worrying all day long that she will not be able to get married one day, and will eventually have to go to Japan.
Now she no longer has to worry. From now on, she will take good care of her husband and children at home and be a virtuous wife.
"Don't call me master, we are a family, there are masters and servants."
These Japanese women are good at everything, but they are not very good at this. They are too polite in what they say and do. This master, when the master called him, he felt awkward all over.
"impossible,"
Meihui shook her head and said.
"You are the head of the family, the one with the highest status in our family, and the person I serve. Of course I have to call you master. In Japan...back home, women all call you that."
Although she lived in the Ming Dynasty, Meihui still couldn't get rid of the influence of Japanese tradition.
"Hey, then just follow your rules."
Wu Degui, who felt sorry for his wife, could only accept her stubbornness.
"Well, Master, you are the man I will serve all my life. I will definitely serve you well in the future."
Although she was a little young when she first received the benefits of rain and dew, the nourishment of the rain and dew made her face look like peach blossoms, eyes like spring water, and she was indescribably charming.
"You little girl, you are such a troublemaker."
He held the girl who was no taller than his shoulders tightly in his arms. Although the body in his arms was still very green, his heart became a little hot.
Behind them is a new house that was just built a few months ago. It is also Wu Degui's new home. He built it with his own money. Last year, he applied for a "residential land" of about 20 acres. Although it is residential land, it is not really
There is only 1,000 square meters that can be used to build a house, but no one can use such a big house. They use the drawings provided by the farm to build this kind of house with a living room, a dining room and six bedrooms. Why do we need six bedrooms?
, of course, it is prepared for children. Who doesn’t have five or six children? It doesn’t matter if there are more children. There are still several rooms in the attic above the house.
Wu Degui had already thought about it in his mind. When he was free, he first tidied up the partitions in the attic. He would have at least seven or eight children with Mei Hui. When there were about ten people in the family, Old Wu
The family has blossomed here.
As for how to raise his children, he has no worries at all. Although his salary of more than ten yuan a month is not much, how much does it cost to eat? One yuan is enough for one person to eat for a month, and it is around the house.
We have 20 acres of land to tidy up and do a little planting. It is enough for the family to eat and drink. When the children are older, they can go to a school to study. After all, a primary school has been built on the site, and the primary school does not charge tuition fees.
You also have to take care of a lunch. Going to school not only doesn’t cost the family money, but also saves a meal.
In the future, the children will study for a few years. If they are promising, they will enter a middle school or go to university. If they are not promising, they will stay on the farm. If they are willing to go to the city, they will go to the city and work in the factory.
, no one will be hungry anywhere, live to be sixty-five, and still get a pension when you retire.
This day is so wonderful to see!
This is a good day to be blessed!
After the Ming Dynasty, where could one live such a good life?
Wu Degui, who was grateful to the Ming Dynasty and Emperor Shengde, once again adjusted his small goal in his heart - instead of having eight children, he would have 12 children!
After all, Wu Degui is a good citizen who can increase production and serve the country!
After making up his mind, Wu Degui picked up Meihui in his arms,
"Ah, what are you doing? Master?"
"What?"
Wu Degui, who was holding his wife and striding towards home, looked at the girl in his arms with burning eyes and said as he walked.
"Of course we are going home. The two of us will increase production and serve the country together."
The man's burning eyes fell on her body, making Meihui feel her whole body was hot. With her face flushed with shame, she hung in the man's arms like a koala, with her head buried in the man's chest, even though she was extremely shy inside.
, but she still said it in a very soft voice.
"Auntie washes the railway..."
The man didn't hear what she was saying. Now, for him, there was only one thought left in his mind, which was to rush home to increase production and serve the country, and work hard to complete this sacred mission.