funbook-pk Chapter 457 It's not as good as you say!
Chapter 457 It's not as good as you say!
Most of the people who came to work today were either on good terms with the village head or genuinely hoped that their children could go to school.
When they came, they all thought they were going to work for free, but now they've not only received their wages, but they've also been given steamed buns.
Being able to secure opportunities for the children while also earning wages and food naturally filled them with surprise and joy, making them even more willing to work.
Those women with young children at home went back, and there's no one to fill in, so there definitely won't be enough workers.
However, not only were they unwilling to give it up to outsiders, but even the village head of Xiahe Village was unwilling.
After all, these people followed him without complaint during his most difficult time.
But since Lin Dadong said that family members could fill in, even if there were no able-bodied people in the family, relatives could fill in.
People would be willing to do it just for the wages.
As for those who are short-sighted and unwilling to put in the effort, let them regret it!
Ah Da drove the donkey cart to take the women home, while the men walked back on their own.
Lin Chang'er and the others also walked, with Aunt Zhou following beside her, poking her arm, "Chang'er, I feel like you've lost out big time!"
“The people from Xiahe Village came to cause trouble. Repairing the roadbed is a punishment for them, to make them reflect on their actions. And you’re giving them both wages and food.”
"This isn't about punishing them!"
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Punishment wasn't the goal originally; we just wanted to see their attitude."
"It seems that there are still quite a few sensible people in their village."
"We should hold grudges, but we can't be petty, right?"
Aunt Zhou nodded. "That's true."
Bai He chimed in, "Besides, our Chang'er's reputation is growing stronger in the surrounding area. We can't let her end up being known as a shrew, can we?"
Aunt Zhou scratched her head. She had never heard of the story of Zhou Bapi, so she asked.
Bai He smiled and told her the story of Zhou Bapi from later generations.
Aunt Zhou slapped her thigh, "How could there be such a heartless landlord?"
Then he spat and looked at Bai He, saying, "Girl, do you think that landlord Zhou can compare to our Chang'er?"
"That landlord Zhou was single-mindedly exploiting the people."
"Our Chang'er is the one who gives everyone a bowl of rice. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva."
Bai He grinned, "It's not as good as you say!"
She said that, but she was secretly delighted.
Aunt Zhou took it seriously, saying, "Sister, let me tell you, our Chang'er spends most of her earnings in the village."
"We may not say it, but we all know in our hearts that this coastal defense team is actually being supported by Chang'er."
"And if she hadn't been so alert early on and suggested to my husband that we establish this coastal defense team, our Linshui Village might have followed in the footsteps of Xiaonan Village."
He straightened his expression and said, "I'm not exaggerating at all! The brothers in our team only get 30 cash at most when they carry heavy loads at the dock, and they still have to take care of their own food and lodging."
"Now Chang'er has raised their wages to 40 coins, and she can still take care of her family. Whenever she gets something good, she has to share it with them."
"We also invited Ah Da and a few others, as well as Brother He, to teach us martial arts and archery. If you were outside, you would have to pay money to learn these skills."
Bai He glanced at her daughter, a smile reaching her eyes, but deliberately said to Aunt Zhou, "But aren't the brothers in the coastal defense team risking their lives? They didn't complain."
Aunt Zhou waved her hand, "What are you complaining about? Who are you risking your life for? It's to protect your own mother and daughter-in-law! For someone like Chang'er, wouldn't it be more convenient to just move to the city? Staying is all to help us."
"Some shallow people have said before that Chang'er set up this coastal defense team to protect her own property."
"Those are all blind and delusional people. If anyone dares to say such things now, we old women can tear them apart without Chang'er even having to step in!"