Dongguan recalls the dream-like dream in the toy factory
At the beginning of 1999, just after the New Year, I went south with a group of villagers and joined Ronghui Toy Factory and started a part-time career. Ronghui factory is located in Chang'an Town, Dongguan, focusing on the production of plush toys, the main sales market in Europe and the United States.
In this factory with more than 1,000 employees, women make up the vast majority. Less than a month after entering the factory, I got acquainted with a female worker from Jiangxi named Zhu Wuyan. She enjoys running around the dorm and playing chess with her co-workers. One day, we played a few games of chess together, and I lost, and as agreed beforehand, I invited her to supper.
Gradually, we became acquainted.
One night, it was a routine non-overtime day for the whole factory. At five o'clock in the afternoon, about half an hour before the end of work, Zhu Wuyan came to the cutting department where I was on the grounds of work.
She asked some of her colleagues and walked straight up to me.
Seeing Zhu Wuyan, I felt a little embarrassed for a while, this woman really dares to love and hate. In fact, I knew in my heart what she was coming to me for. Last night, while playing chess in the dormitory, she asked me to accompany her to the Gangxia.
Actually, I didn't want to go in my heart. However, I relented and was embarrassed to explicitly refuse. Overall, my attitude at that time seemed a little vague, but in Zhu Wuyan's opinion, this was my acquiescence. 
Now, she unceremoniously broke in, went straight to the cutting room, and invited me to accompany her to the gangxia again in front of everyone. Although it is said to be an invitation, it smacks more of a threat. In her statement, I promised her last night. Moreover, she swore that Song Yuqi, a co-worker in this matter, was also present at the time and acted as a witness.
Zhu Wuyan made such a fuss, I felt that I was blushing to the root of my ears, and I really hoped that she would leave the cutting department as soon as possible. So I begged her to leave quickly, almost in a pleading tone.
A gentleman's word, the horse is difficult to chase. As a manly man, you can't break your word. After Zhu Wuyan finished speaking, she didn't seem to be at ease, so she said a few more words.
I didn't want to delay the situation any longer, so I hurriedly sent Zhu Wuyan out of the cutting department.
At the door, Zhu Wuyan said to me: "This is your own decision, I didn't force you." ”
I just want to get this one as soon as possible"Bodhisattva"Sending it away, no matter what she said, I just nodded in agreement.
At 5:40, I'll be waiting for you at the factory gate. Give you ten minutes to change your clothes, is that enough?”
I said, "No, I'll go straight over when I'm off work." ”
Zhu Wuyan said: "No, you accompany me to see my sister, how can I wear overalls, I have to change into new clothes." ”
I nodded reluctantly.
In the end, Zhu Wuyan left satisfied.
The bell rang for work, and despite reluctance, I went back to my dorm room and changed into my shirt. Although it was still early, I didn't want to go out too early, so I sat quietly in the dormitory.
Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles. My roommates had already learned that I was going to date Zhu Wuyan, and they gave me ideas, all of which were about how to seize the opportunity.
Their suggestions became more and more exaggerated, and I couldn't listen to them anymore, so I had to set off early.
When I arrived at the small shop at the factory gate, I didn't see Zhu Wuyan. I looked at my watch, and there were five minutes left, and I thought she might be changing, and girls do need to spend more time. So, lingering in front of the small shop.
It wasn't until 5:42 that Zhu Wuyan walked out of the factory gate. There were so many people in the small shop that I didn't want to meet in front of so many people, so I stepped forward to meet them.
Zhu Wuyan was wearing a bright floral plaid dress, her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and a smile hung on her face, as if there was a trace of shyness or careful dressing, and her cheeks were flushed with a faint flush.
We walked to the side of the road and soon a motorbike drove up to us. Zhu Wuyan waved his hand, and the driver stopped and asked us about our destination. She replied "Gangxia" and then asked**.
Motioning for me to get in the car first, she stepped lightly onto the bike after I sat down steadily. She moves with great ease, apparently a habitual motorcycle passenger.
In the beginning, we kept a certain distance between us. The motorcycle could only accommodate three people, so we inevitably came into contact with each other after starting.
After driving for about a few minutes, the driver suddenly braked suddenly, and Zhu Wuyan's whole body leaned on my back, and the soft part gently touched my back.
Perhaps the driver is used to seeing this situation, and even thinks that we are a pair of lovers. Zhu Wuyan seemed to have expected it, and didn't say anything, but the most embarrassing thing was me.
She said before that it would only take ten minutes to ride a motorcycle, but at this moment, sitting with her, close to each other, feeling her presence and heartbeat.
A colleague once told me some tips for chasing girls, including some ways to ride a motorcycle.
It is said that if a woman sits in the front, the boy in the back seat can put his arm around her waistConversely, if the woman sits in the back, the boy can deliberately lean back to gain more physical contact. This contact may pave the way for holding hands or touching later.
Of course, I wouldn't do this kind of behavior to Zhu Wuyan, but I was worried that she would do it. Luckily, at the end of the ride, she didn't make any intimate moves.
After getting out of the car, I followed her to her sister's house.
Zhu Wuyan's sister and brother-in-law rented a simple one-room tin house in Gangxia Village. Although the conditions are simple, compared with the factory dormitory in the 90s, it has an independent space and a relatively cheap rent. 
The handbag factory they work in is different from the toy factory we work in, and neither offers a couple's room. In Ronghui Factory, if ordinary employees want to pursue physical pleasure, in addition to choosing to go to the hillside behind the lychee forest, the men's dormitory can also accommodate some intimate moments. Roommates usually choose to turn a blind eye, after all, in that special era, everyone has their own needs, and everyone can understand it.
However, the handbag factory clearly stipulates that it is not allowed to mess around in the dormitory. The reason for this rule is that there has been a previous murder case, and the factory is worried about causing more trouble again, so it has issued an explicit order prohibiting this kind of behavior.
Faced with this restriction, workers have no choice but to rent outside. At that time, it was common for the security team to come to check the posts in rented houses. The so-called inspection is to check the temporary residence permit, but in addition to checking the documents, if it is found that the man and woman are renting the same room, they will also check whether there is a marriage certificate, and if there is no marriage certificate, they may also be detained on the grounds that they live together out of wedlock.
Looking back, they have made great contributions to Dongguan's manufacturing industry. Today, however, most of them are old and afflicted with illness, and some have returned or are in the process of returning to their homeland.
We walked together to the rental location. Zhu Wuyan was carrying a bag with a skirt in it, which was a gift she gave to her sister. When she was paid last month, she took a day off and went to Changqing Road to take a walk around and buy a sky blue dress.
When I was about to get downstairs, I felt empty-handed, and something was wrong. There happened to be a convenience store in front of me, so I walked in and picked out six apples, which meant six or six great shuns, and then followed behind Zhu Wuyan with confidence.
The house rented by Zhu Wuyan's sister is only one floor, all of which are simple shacks, and the top is made of iron sheets, so you can imagine that it will be a little stuffy inside. There is only a small window in the house, and it is difficult to see the light during the day. When the two walked to the door, Zhu Wuyan's sister was already standing at the door to greet them.
Zhu Wuyan and her sister are very similar in appearance, but their personalities are completely different. Zhu Wuyan is cheerful and open-minded, while her sister is gentle and considerate, and she is a typical woman in the show. If I had to choose between the two, I think I might prefer her sister's type of woman.
After entering the house, Zhu Wuyan felt as comfortable as if she had returned to her own home, while her sister behaved like a new guest. There was not much room for a bed and a table for eating in this small room. I sat down, and the table was already full of five or six dishes. In the corner of the house, a man was stir-frying. 
He waited for him to bring the stir-fried food to the table before he came to greet me. He looked like an honest man, with nothing unusual in appearance, except for a reddish rosacea. For some reason, the moment I saw him, the image of the clown came to mind.
The dishes he cooks are all Jiangxi cuisine, which is similar to Hunan, and they all prefer heavy taste, which is indispensable for spicy taste.
On such occasions, wine is inseparable. My sister had prepared for it, but luckily it was a beer. My sister and brother-in-law complement each other's personalities, and neither is that kind of extrovert. Zhu Wuyan is the opposite, she especially likes to create an atmosphere.
At her suggestion, we raised our glasses and wished my sister a happy birthday. Everyone drank it all, and then the second cup was served. Zhu Wuyan wanted to speak, but was stopped by his brother-in-law and proposed a second cup to me.
I hurriedly waved my hand, but my sister agreed. Zhu Wuyan looked a little helpless, so she had to jokingly say: "Then respect our Mr. Wood, ah no, it's Mr. Axe, alas, it's wrong, it's Mr. Fuzi." ”
Her humor was a bit confusing to my sister and brother-in-law, but I understood what it meant. The so-called "wood" refers to my dull image, stupid and not good at words.
And "Mr. Axe" has a clever pun meaning. On the one hand, the axe's ability to split wood makes me lively and blends into their atmosphere. On the other hand, the pronunciation of axe is homophonic with "Fuko". In the factory, the workers called me Fuzi.
In this way, it can be regarded as a clever solution to the embarrassment.
Zhu Wuyan's words were actually not impulsive, but carefully planned. She had already conceived this little episode before we set off for my sister's house.
Humor always brings people closer together, and whether it's a man or a woman, it's always beneficial to know how to be humorous.
The third glass of wine, also proposed by Zhu Wuyan, this time it was to respect the brother-in-law, wishing the two of them to grow old.
All three glasses were drunk in one sitting, and I didn't expect them to drink so aggressively. Compared to what I was used to in the countryside in Hunan, the atmosphere was completely different.
In my hometown, people like to take small sips of wine. Drinking alcohol is to taste the deliciousness, so is it directly to get drunk quickly?
After three glasses of wine, the atmosphere finally came alive. With the help of alcohol, I gradually stopped feeling embarrassed. After that, my sister and brother-in-law kept putting vegetables in my bowl and asked me about my family situation, work, etc. Their attitude seems to be examining their daughter's blind date.
At the same time, Zhu Wuyan became the party that was left out instead. Many times she pouted that they were too patriarchal. Despite saying that, judging by the satisfied expression on her face, it didn't seem to mind.
We ate and talked for two hours before the feast came to an end. Unexpectedly, Jiangxi people are so bold, not only her brother-in-law, but also Zhu Wuyan. Although Zhu Wuyan usually shows the image of a female man, she has a lot of experience with wine. Even the seemingly quiet and elegant sister is also a master of good drinking. Perhaps, their family is a family that advocates wine culture.
Fortunately, it's just beer, if it were any other spirit, I'd be out of shape for a long time.
During the dinner, I don't remember what I said, but I felt like I had said a lot, and it was a bit of a rhetoric. After drinking this time, my words surprised Zhu Wuyan's sister and brother-in-law.
Afterwards, Zhu Wuyan praised me many times, praising me for being so eloquent, she really underestimated me before.
In fact, when I was back home, I barely drank alcohol, and I drank even less beer. Later, I came to Dongguan and entered the factory. On payday, I was taken out by my co-workers and drank a few more drinks.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Wuyan and her sister and brother-in-law are both good at drinking. That night, the four of us drank a full case of beer. I remember that Zhong Wuyan's brother-in-law was in a good mood, and he, who was originally silent, also began to talk more.
In his words, most of them expressed their hearts, all about how good Sister Zhu Wuyan was, she married him to him, but he felt that he had no ability, so she suffered all these years. When he spoke, he was full of heartfelt emotion, and he should not be modest.
In fact, the situation of peasants in many villages in the interior at that time was much the same as what he said. In some places, the situation is even worse. Because of this, the trend of going south has been formed. These migrant workers left their hometowns just to make a living in the Pearl River Delta and to improve their hometowns. Therefore, even in a foreign land, no matter how hard and tired it is, they will grit their teeth and persevere.
Zhu Wuyan's brother-in-law has been working in Dongguan for three years, initially in the hardware factory, then resigned to the carton factory, and then jumped to the current handbag factory, has been doing it for more than two years, originally thought that he could stabilize, work solidly, and strive for promotion. But today, he is still just an ordinary worker. The salary is not high, and more importantly, there is no future in sight. 
Therefore, a month ago, he had already signed up for a computer training course in Chang'an Town. In the second half of the banquet, he kept sighing and said to me: "Brother, peasant children like us, with no education and no skills, if they don't learn some computer knowledge, they may have to live on the assembly line for the rest of their lives." ”
At that time, I had already drunk a lot, and when I stood up, my steps were a little shaky. Seeing this, Sister Zhu Wuyan suggested that I take a break before going back to the factory. Otherwise, if Zhu Wuyan and I go back, they really don't feel at ease.
I had to sit down again, dizzy. Sister Zhu Wuyan brought me two large glasses of water and let me drink them, but it didn't have much effect.
My sister saw me like this and persuaded me to go to bed and rest for a while. Although I was a little confused at the time, I knew I couldn't lie in someone else's bed. Although the other party is Zhu Wuyan's sister, and it is in front of her brother-in-law, she always feels that it is inappropriate and insists on refusing to **, although her body sways from side to side, she still insists on sitting on the stool.
Unexpectedly, in less than a minute of sitting, I suddenly shook and eventually fell to the ground. Zhu Wuyan was startled and hurriedly rushed over to help me, for fear that I would be injured. Together, the three of them helped me to the side of the bed and told me to lie down. Zhu Wuyan took another basin of water and helped me wash my face and arms.
By the time I woke up, it was ten o'clock in the evening. I hastened to apologize to them, feeling that they had caused trouble to everyone. Especially sleeping in someone else's bed, it makes me feel even more embarrassed.
Zhu Wuyan brought another basin of water and helped me wash my face. When I was refreshed, I said goodbye to them and prepared to return to Yoibe.
Sister Zhu Wuyan sent us to the side of the road, and while waiting for the car, she pulled me aside and whispered to me: "My sister usually has a bad temper, but she is a kind person. If she speaks louder and behaves more exaggeratedly, you should be more responsible. ”
I didn't know how to respond, and it seemed that whatever I answered was not appropriate, so I chose to remain silent. Fortunately, I didn't need to think too much, but Zhu Wuyan happily asked her sister if she was talking bad about her again.
Just then, a motorcycle arrived. This time, I'm still sitting in the middle. After waving goodbye to Sister Zhu Wuyan, we drove to Ronghui Factory on a motorcycle.
After leaving my sister's sight, because I was worried that I might not have sobered up and that something would happen, Zhu Wuyan clasped her hands firmly in my arms. She leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Don't worry, my sister will protect you." ”
Zhu Wuyan is indeed older than me, she was born three months earlier than me.
Zhu Wuyan took the initiative to hold me in his arms, I didn't refuse, and I couldn't refuse. Although it can be said that this is the care between lovers, I prefer to think of it as Zhu Wuyan's concern for me.
Back at the factory, my co-worker Song Yuqi asked me about Zhu Wuyan and me. Of course, what I am most concerned about is whether Zhu Wuyan has done anything excessive to me.
The so-called excesses are nothing more than whether we have had intimate contact or not.
There were indeed some, sitting on the motorcycle at the time, Zhu Wuyan was close to me, with his chest pressed against his back, which was my helpless choice. If you tell Song Yuqi, I'm afraid it will cause endless conjectures.
But when I think back to that scene, what I miss most is not feeling the soft part of Zhu Wuyan's body on the motorcycle, but smelling the unique sweet fragrance in the air when I was lying on her sister's bed.
Of course, all this is just my inner feelings, and I dare not and will not reveal it to anyone.