Ming Zuo

Chapter 123 The Little Sister Zuo Can't Go Back

Looking at the flower-like Zuo Xianmei, Wang Xiuqin couldn't help praising.

"Your sister is so beautiful, she is worthy of being a rich lady. In our Zhuangzi, we can't look like this."

Now that she has shown up, Zuo Xianmei can't be rude.

"I've seen... um..."

She didn't know how to address each other.

"Whether you are called Director Wang, Sister Wang, or Lieutenant Wang, it doesn't matter."

Zuo Xianmei was still not used to addressing women with official titles or military ranks, so she could only say: "I have met Sister Wang."

Wang Xiuqin asked: "Why doesn't my sister come here? How nice this place is. Is Qianzao not letting you out? You tell my sister, and she will help you train him."

Zuo Xianmei was taken aback, thinking that you are not my brother's subordinate.

How can subordinates preach to superiors?
Zuo Menggeng hurriedly defended himself.

"It's not that I don't let her go out. She insists on learning the three obediences and four virtues. I'm also very helpless."

Wang Xiuqin could see that Zuo Menggeng seemed very anxious about this younger sister.

She rolled her eyes and decided to help.

"Since the girl is here, let's have fun and look around. Let's go, sister will take you."

Without saying a word, she directly grabbed Zuo Xianmei's hand, pulled her away and left.

Zuo Xianmei was in a hurry.

"elder brother……"

However, how could the strength of Miss Jiao compare with that of a farmer woman like Wang Xiuqin?

Can't break free at all.

Zuo Menggeng and Wang Xiuqin still have this tacit understanding.

"It's okay. I'm relieved to be accompanied by Director Wang. You come out once, and you can relax and enjoy the sunshine."

Zuo Xianmei wants to cry but has no tears, she feels as if she has been kidnapped.

Being dragged by Wang Xiuqin all the way, she didn't know where she went.I just feel that this place is so big and there are so many people.

Wang Xiuqin dragged on for a while, saw that Zuo Menggeng was no longer in sight, and Zuo Xianmei had resigned herself to not struggling, so she slowed down, stayed by Zuo Xianmei's side, and introduced the surrounding situation to her.

"Look, this is the military camp, all of them are strong young men. If you look at a young girl like you, you won't be able to walk."

"Oh, sister Wang, how can you say these...these..."

When had Zuo Xianmei heard such crazy words, her legs were so frightened that her legs went limp.His face was flushed and his heart was beating, and he didn't know what he was shy about.

Seeing this, Wang Xiuqin was secretly happy.

Unexpectedly, the domineering Zuo Menggeng would have such a timid younger sister who is as timid as a flower.

In today's world, if such a person was not born into a wealthy family, how would he live?

Wang Xiuqin pointed to another place where the black smoke billowed and said, "This side is full of factories, iron makers, gun makers, cannon makers, everything. Didn't you see those blacksmiths when they were blacksmithing? Naked and as strong as a bear."

Zuo Xianmei was about to cry.

This sister is too much, she even looks at the flesh of a man.

"Sister, do you want to go and see?"

Zuo Xianmei's face turned pale with fright, and she had thoughts of seeking death.

"Sister...don't say that, sister."

Seeing Zuo Xianmei's reluctance, Wang Xiuqin sighed, as if regretting.

Fortunately, she didn't force Zuo Xianmei to visit the factory, but walked through and went to Zhuangzi.

Here, the painting style is completely different.

The fields of yellow crops are lined with rice paddies, and they are thriving.There are bursts of children's voices in the wind in the distance, and the reading of the "San Zi Jing" can be clearly heard.

Many farmers are working in the fields, intertwined with industriousness and laughter, showing the spirit of fireworks in the world.

Arriving here, Zuo Xianmei finally recovered.

"The crops here are really good, today is a bumper harvest, right?"

Wang Xiuqin was also full of joy when she saw the heavy ears of wheat bowing her head heavily under the weight of the stalks.

"It's not that Qianzuo is doing well. In the beginning of spring, the big guys dug ditches and set up waterwheels by the river. This year's drought has been like this, and the land on our village has been watered, so the crops grow so well."

Zuo Xianmei came into contact with the crops for the first time, and carefully approached them to observe the ears of wheat up close.

Don't look at her who usually considers herself a lady, but she is still a little girl of twelve or thirteen years old, with a childlike innocence.For novel things, the nature will still be exposed.

"I heard that there was a famine last year, and many people died of starvation. This year's harvest is bumper, so you won't be hungry again?"

Wang Xiuqin's eyes darkened, and she said softly, "It would be great if we could keep doing this."

Zuo Xianmei is wearing a bright and exquisite lady's dress, walking on this country road, don't be too conspicuous.The farmers who provoked them to work looked over one after another.

"Director Wang, who is such a handsome girl? She's about the same size as my family, so please tell me."

Zuo Xianmei hides in embarrassment, unable to bear the straightforwardness of ordinary people.

Wang Xiuqin scolded back on the spot.

"Bah, you bastard, you're right. Open your dog eyes and take a good look. This is our Qianza girl. As for your bastard, even reincarnation is not worthy."

Hearing that it was Zuo Menggeng's younger sister, the farmers immediately became more enthusiastic and greeted her one after another.

Obviously she couldn't stand being stared at by so many eyes, but she didn't know why, seeing the simple faces greet her cordially, Zuo Xianmei still felt a touch that she had never experienced before.

This feeling made her flustered, she didn't know what to do, and she was in a hurry.

Wang Xiuqin saw it, and was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so she hurriedly dragged her away.

"Sister, let's go to my clothing factory. It's full of women, so you can be more comfortable."

The two reached the periphery of Zhuangzi, walked on a flat path, bypassed Zhuangzi, and soon saw a large courtyard.

The high wall occupies a very large area, so you can't see what's going on inside, you can only hear the noise and excitement inside.

There is only one gate to enter and exit. Although it is open at this time, the gate is guarded by guards with knives.

As they got closer, Zuo Xianmei discovered to her surprise that the two guards were also women.

Wearing the same military uniform as Wang Xiuqin, because of the extra weapons, he is not heroic.

Seeing Wang Xiuqin approaching, the two raised their hands in salute, just like the male soldier Zuo Xianmei had seen before.

Not only that, Wang Xiuqin also dragged Zuo Xianmei to the table next to her.

"Sister, you are not from the factory, so you must register when you enter. Come, write down your name and identity here."

Zuo Xianmei was amazed at the strictness here.

"In my capacity, do these too?"

Wang Xiuqin chuckled.

"Don't say it's you, even if your brother comes, you have to register. Qianzuo said that a strict management system can ensure safety. There are so many people here, and they are made of cotton cloth. If there is an accident due to poor management, the loss Can't afford it."

Zuo Xianmei sticks out her tongue, feeling Zuo Menggeng's military strategy for the first time.

She's the one who made the pencil, so she handles it better than most people.And seeing her name written on the notebook, Wang Xiuqin couldn't help being envious.

"Your handwriting is really beautiful, unlike ours, which crawls like a dog."

It was obviously a vulgar language, but Zuo Xianmei still laughed, not as awkward as it was at the beginning.

As Wang Xiuqin walked into the quilt factory, she realized that it occupies a very large area.There are four or five large factories, and there are always people coming in and out from time to time.

There are many carriages parked in the open space, some of which are unloading cotton and cotton cloth, and some are loading clothes.Without exception, all the workers are women.

Seeing a woman walking in with two large bags of cotton in a daze, Zuo Xianmei was puzzled.

"Why don't men do this kind of work?"

Before Wang Xiuqin could answer, a person next to her started shouting.

"Let men do it, how can we earn money? If we can't earn money, we can't hold our heads up at home. Now we earn money to support ourselves, and the men in the family dare not show us face. If you swear, look at my old lady It’s not a big deal to slap him.”

Laughter erupted, making Zuo Xianmei think that she had entered a den of female thieves.

But looking at these women busy with their smiles, for some reason, it formed a sharp contrast with the dull atmosphere at home.

Wang Xiuqin took Zuo Xianmei and showed her around one factory after another.

"This is a tailoring factory. You don't need to do anything else. You only need to cut the fabric. There is a cotton storage factory over there, which is used to fill cotton when making winter clothes. But now it's hot, and I wear single clothes. For the time being It stopped working. There is a sewing factory over there, and all the ready-made clothes come out of there."

Walking around in a circle, Zuo Xianmei probably knew it in her heart.

"I'm afraid there are thousands of people here, right?"

Wang Xiuqin said proudly: "A total of [-] people."

Zuo Xianmei showed admiration for the first time.

"It's really amazing for my sister to manage so many people as a girl."

Wang Xiuqin didn't feel so much.

"Isn't there no way to do it? At the beginning, there was a shortage of people everywhere. I was brave and good at sewing, so I became the director of this factory."

Looking at Wang Xiuqin, who is bright and full of vitality, Zuo Xianmei couldn't help but think of the words Zuo Menggeng and Xu Ruolin said in the past.

Why can't women break out of the sky?

While thinking about it, someone ran over.

"Factory Manager, these eighty-nine pieces of military uniforms can be put into storage. That...how did you write eighty-nine?"

Wang Xiuqin took the account book, and couldn't help cursing: "How many times have I been taught, but I can't remember such a simple number. You, if you learn it with all your energy, can you still remember it?"

The man was ashamed of being scolded.

"I'm not stupid."

Zuo Xianmei came back to her senses and saw Wang Xiuqin was filling in the numbers in the ledger, which was 89 in Arabic numerals.

She knew it because she was the first learner.

And when it comes to math ability, she is far better than many people in the back camp.

Seeing this, he couldn't help saying: "It's not good to do the accounts like this. If there is a loan, there must be a loan, and the loan must be equal. There are [-] military uniforms added here, so there must be a corresponding loss of fabric. This way the accounts can be clear at a glance, and there is no fear of mistakes. "

Watching Zuo Xianmei draw a form that she had never seen before in the notebook, and then filled in various numbers.

The originally messy account book immediately became clear, and Wang Xiuqin's eyes were straightened.

"Sister, hurry up and help my sister. I am confused by these accounts and numbers. If something goes wrong, how can I be sorry for Qianzuo? Our back camp has strict rules. If something goes wrong , but you will be punished. You don't want your sister to be punished, do you?"

Zuo Xianmei didn't expect to get herself involved just to express her opinion on the account book.

But looking at the pitiful appearance of Wang Xiuqin begging, she is not used to rejecting people.

"Then... that's fine."

(End of this chapter)