"These copper coins are several times better than those produced by the Royal Workshop. One is definitely worth a hundred, but it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that one is worth eleven."
"That's right. The quality of the coin depends on the design alone. It's impossible to make it this detailed. Look at the portrait of the prince; it's exactly the same as it was back then."
"Keep bragging! Have you ever seen the prince living a secluded life?"
"I...I have certainly seen it."
Akita Shichiro let out a sigh of relief, took off his heavy clothes and wicker hat, and followed the other workers into the workers' bathhouse. Steelmaking was hard work, and the Japanese had a habit of bathing, so the shipyard had built a batch of bathhouses specifically for their use.
After opening his own wardrobe and changing into brand-new linen clothes, Akita Shichiro felt much less tired and his steps became lighter.
Leaving the factory gate and turning into the wooded path, it took less than fifteen minutes to reach the steel institute's residential area. As a "special" employee, Akita Shichiro had two private residences in the residential area.
"Welcome back! Dinner is ready, we'll eat soon."
A greeting unique to Japan filled Akita Shichiro with pride. He extended his hands, allowing his wife, Yukiko, to help him remove his coat and slippers before confidently sitting down at the dining table. Yukiko quickly served him rice and poured him a glass of wine, making Akita realize how right his decision had been.
Akita Shichiro originally came to Taiyuan to work with his uncle Akita Neiji, but they were not assigned to the same place. Akita Shichiro was assigned to the Taiyuan Shipyard, while Akita Neiji was assigned to mine copper in Luzon. However, Shichiro only knew that his uncle was somewhere in the south, but did not know exactly where.
After arriving at the daikan, Akita Shichiro was told by the manager that there were two jobs to choose from: one with high pay but restricted movement for ten years, and the other with low pay but much more freedom of movement.
Akita Shichiro chose the higher-paying job without a second thought. Ever since he was signed a sixty-year contract by his family, he had never considered returning to Japan. What difference did it make where he was?
Akita Shichiro signed another contract, and then the "foreman" led him to a playground, pointing to a group of Japanese girls on the playground and saying, "Choose one to be your wife, you can only choose one!"
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