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Chapter 128: Surname and Name
As ordinary people living at the bottom of society, they understand the importance of money. When they see that the young lady can make money at the young age of three and a half, they all look at her with admiration.
Everyone was surprised that they could wear new clothes immediately after being bought by the owner. They were also grateful that they were chosen by the He family. An ordinary life was good enough.
At least I don't have to live in fear all day like living in a wealthy family, and I won't be beaten or scolded. This is the best life.
Not knowing what they were thinking, Mrs. He led them to the back door. After entering the yard, she said, "There are limited rooms in the backyard. Each room has a big kang. We can live together if we squeeze in."
"Considering that there are so many people, it's better to have them live separately. Today, we'll build three rooms next to the backyard wall. You can divide them up as you like."
Everyone knelt down in a hurry to express their gratitude, which frightened Mrs. He. She took a step back and said, "We don't have the habit of kneeling down at home. Get up quickly. If you have anything to say in the future, just stand up and talk properly."
They looked at each other and finally stood up obediently. Mrs. He wanted to ask something, but paused and asked, "What are your names?"
The two maids knew the rules better. The one who stepped forward to speak was the older one, with her hair combed meticulously and a sharp temperament. She saluted in a standard manner and lowered her head and replied, "Please give me a name, old lady."
He then explained, "Any new servant who enters a household needs to be given a name by the master. Only if they are valued can they be given a surname and start their life anew in this way."
This made Mrs. He feel a little embarrassed. She was an old woman in the village and could not read a single word. At most, she could name flowers, grass, orchids and the like. They sounded very rustic, so she quickly turned to look at the little girl.
The meaning in her eyes was very clear. Everyone noticed her embarrassment and lowered their heads quickly. As for the other members of the He family, they naturally did not dare to laugh at her because they were illiterate either!
Xia Yining was not happy about the naming either. Her focus was on the two maids, so she said, "If you two don't have a surname, you can take He's surname."
Pointing at the pretty and gentle looking nanny, he said, "From now on, you will be called "He Xiu."
Then you look at the nanny who seems to be serious and meticulous in everything she does, and even very imposing, and you call her, "He Gui."
From now on, you two should stay by your mother and sister-in-law's side, and remind them in time when something happens, so as to avoid mistakes and being plotted against.
Hearing that the master had given them a surname, they were both very happy. Without Xia Yining's assignment, He Gui automatically stood behind He Po and He Xiu also stood behind Xu.
Ever since her mother-in-law brought people back, Xu has not recovered. She knew that there was no one at home, and she didn't know that the family would hire so many people. Now how could she find staff?
Only noble ladies can have such a life. She is a country woman...
The more I thought about it, the more nervous and uneasy I became.
He Xiu noticed it immediately and comforted her softly, "Don't panic, Madam. Things will get better and better at home, and there will be more people around you. Just get used to it."
Xu: “???”
She understood every word, but didn't understand when they were put together. She suppressed her thoughts and sat there steadily. Her whole body breath became much calmer.
Seeing how she adjusted so quickly, Nanny Xiu smiled kindly and stood quietly behind her without saying anything.
Xia Yining had been paying attention to the movements around her and was very satisfied with Aunt Xiu's performance. She needed someone like this to be by her family's side, who could play an important role at critical moments.
The next people were very convenient. The family still used their original names, even the little girl's name was not changed, called Wang Tao. After the name was called, she just felt that she was standing behind Xia Yining.
The remaining ones were the two women who entered the kitchen. They were also given surnames, retaining one character from their own names. After everything was arranged, they each began to work in the yard.
The man worked with the He father and son to build the new house, and the rest of the people went into the kitchen to learn how to cook. Zhou Taoniang and her grandmother washed dishes and swept the floor in the backyard, and after that they also washed the clothes for the family.
They were busy until dinner time, and all the signature dishes in the store were on the table. Mrs. He felt that today was really an easy day. She only needed to stand aside and watch, point out if there was anything wrong, and the dish would be cooked.
Looking at the people standing uncomfortably at the table, she smiled and said, "You've been busy all day, hurry up and sit down to eat. Let's taste their cooking skills and see if they can finish their cooking soon."
After Nanny Gui bowed, she said, "No servant eats at the same table with the master. Usually they eat in the kitchen, or eat the leftovers of the master's family."
This made Xia Yining frown. She could understand opening a new table, but eating the leftover food was not acceptable. It would be better to separate the food early.
He said directly: "You are family now that you have come back with me. There is no such thing as servants in the He family. Of course you have to eat at the same table with family members."
This sentence made Aunt Gui stunned for a moment. As far as she could remember, no one had ever told her that she was going home, that this was her home, that it was her family, and so on.
Her nose suddenly felt sore and her eyes were red. Even so, she smiled and said, "Young lady is a kind-hearted person, but etiquette cannot be abolished. If it takes too long, servants will forget their duties."
"Some will even bully their masters and turn into stubborn slaves. Rather than causing trouble later, it's better to cut them off at the root."
Madam Xiu bowed slightly and said, "Madam Gui is right. I have seen a lot of this before. Miss..."
Knowing that what the two said was right, Xia Yining was not going to dwell on it, so he stretched out his hand to interrupt her and said, "Then it will only be today, as a welcome to you all, and from now on you can have a separate table."
Having said this, everyone hurriedly thanked him and waited for the table to be served. They just made some stools, with their backs straight. Looking at the table full of meat, they felt that it was better than what they had eaten during the Chinese New Year.
The aroma of the food kept coming into their noses, making them swallow their saliva with greed. Even the worldly-wise Nannies Gui and Xiu were surprised. These dishes were so beautiful and fragrant that they had never seen them before.
Old man He was in a good mood today, so he went to the street to get a pot of wine, poured a glass for everyone on the table, and took a sip in front of the woman. He raised his glass and said, "Let's raise our glasses together to a better life in the future. Cheers to tomorrow and the future."
That day, under the cover of night, everyone ate and drank happily. When a few people recalled this day behind the scenes, they couldn't hide the smiles on their faces.
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