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“Tell me, people are busy with this for you, and you’re talking about them behind their backs like this. Is this… the right thing to do?” Xu Zhongguo sighed, shaking his head, looking angry at their lack of self-respect.

"You need to understand how difficult it is to find a job in the city?"

"That's the hot commodity. After the father finished, the son took over."

"None of that is needed; you'll make a profit just by selling them."

“Now, Yan Li’s wife has also brought such a good thing to our brigade, and every household has a share. Instead of being grateful to her, you’re making up stories about her,” Xu Zhongguo said again.

The first time they heard it, everyone was whispering among themselves, wondering, "What does that mean?"

"It seems like Yan Li's family will be the ones to help us find jobs in the future."

"Seems to be."

"Can we work like city people?" Everyone's faces clearly started to light up with excitement.

But I'm not entirely sure.

But Xu Zhongguo repeated it again.

Although the meaning of the words was the same as the first time, this time they were explained in a more detailed and nuanced way.

Everyone has made up their minds that the goal is to provide them with jobs similar to those in the city.

It was no longer simply about earning work points in the fields; instead, people could receive a monthly salary.

A monthly salary of a few dozen yuan.

The crowd was now in a frenzy.

"Oh my goodness, did I hear that right?"

"Can I go to work and earn a salary like city people?"

"Ouch, pinch me."

"Ouch, it really hurts," said Xu Kun's family.

The women around them reacted similarly, their faces filled with disbelief.

I can't believe such a windfall is happening.

But the truth is that a windfall happened, and every household received some, and it was distributed fairly, with no one getting more or less.

Then they started holding Zhong Meixian and Gu Jinfeng's hands, asking them questions and confirming the information again.

Seeing that Wen Tang had already spoken up, Zhong Meixian, who was feeling quite frustrated, straightened her back and raised her chin, saying, "What do you think I do with all those clams I catch every day?"

"That's why I make this soap, otherwise what am I supposed to do all day?"

Xu Kun's wife was standing next to Zhong Meixian. Upon hearing this, she raised her hand and slapped herself in the mouth, while holding onto Zhong Meixian's arm with one hand. "Auntie, I... I was so ignorant before, so ignorant," she said as she slapped herself, and soon her mouth was red from the slap.

“Don’t blame me, you and Yan Li’s wife. I was just… I was just listening…” She pointed to Qiu Yuefang, who was still sitting on the ground.

Xu Zhongguo's gaze returned to Qiu Yuefang, his face full of displeasure. "Jinghui's mother, I'm not trying to criticize you, but I've told you before that you should watch your mouth."

"It's one thing to be arrogant in your own home, but you have to be arrogant outside too."

Is there any truth to this?

"You're just spouting nonsense about things that have absolutely no basis in reality."

"What are you doing?"

"Is this undermining national unity?"

"Or has it chilled the hearts of those with lofty ideals?"

"Who is Comrade Wen working so hard, leaving early and returning late?"

"Isn't it all for our Xiangxing Brigade?"

"Is it because the soap factory was set up, and your family members don't do this kind of work, or...?"

"Let's do it, let's do it!" Before Xu Zhongguo could finish speaking, Lin Si Die, who was always so talkative, hurriedly chimed in.

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything; once he did, Xu Zhongguo became even angrier.

"You're quick to respond now," those words made Lin Si's father blush with embarrassment, and he lowered his head very low.

Xu Zhongguo shook his head, not wanting to say anything.

Instead, he turned to the others and said, "Everyone knows what's going on. I hope you won't spread those unfounded rumors anymore."

"Will not,"

"No, no," a chorus of "No" echoed from the surroundings.

Wen Tang thought for a moment and said to Xu Zhongguo, "Captain, may I say a few words?"

Xu Zhongguo nodded.

Wen Tang said, "Listen to me, everyone. I was planning to tell you about this once it was really settled and we needed people."

"But I didn't expect this to happen today, so I can only tell everyone now."

"I have blisters on my feet, but I don't want people to spread rumors that I'm secretly overjoyed every day."

She never told anyone about the blisters on her feet.

It wasn't written in a letter, nor was it mentioned to Chi Yue.

Chi Yue was pregnant, and she didn't want Chi Yue to feel guilty or worried about her.

I didn't tell Gu Yanli in the letter because it would only cause him more trouble.

Anyway, it got better after I got used to it.

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Chi Yue and Zhong Meixian looked at her feet with concern.

Wen Tang gave Chi Yue a look, indicating that she was alright, before continuing, "Of course, I'm not doing all this for everyone's sake, because I also want to make money. I don't need to say more about how hard life is in our village."

"I want to eat meat every day, build a big house, and have a big yard, so I worked my butt off to sell my soap, and my feet got blisters from all the running."

"But then again, even if I were hiring for my own sake, where wouldn't I be hiring?"

“If there’s no Xiangxing team, there’s the Guhe team and the Hongxing team. They don’t need to be literate or educated, and they can work right at their doorstep. I just charge each person a few dozen yuan and then provide them with jobs. I believe they’re all very happy to do so. Do you believe me?”

The people surrounding them looked embarrassed, but they nodded nonetheless.

Because Wen Tang is right.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been any resale of jobs.

"So, Potian, I'm not just doing this for myself, but for our entire Xiangxing team, for our collective."

"So I don't want to hear people say bad things about me anymore."

"Also, this is a new business, and I need to work on orders and build them up gradually, which will take time."

"I have to be upfront about this: the recruitment process can't be finalized anytime soon."

"It will take at least three or four months."

“This timeframe isn’t too long, but it’s not too short either. Impatient people will inevitably have their own ulterior motives and might accuse me of some kind of speculation,” Wen Tang said, spreading his hands. “I could have someone arrest me as soon as I turn my back.”

Those around him quickly assured him, "No, no."

Some people said, "If anyone dares to do this, the Yan family, you don't need to tell us, we won't let them get away with it."

"Yes, yes."

As they spoke, everyone looked around, their gazes finally settling on Qiu Yuefang, who was still sitting on the ground.

Qiu Yuefang retorted, "Why are you looking at me? Did I do it?"

Wen Tang: I'm on guard against you!

Then Lin Sidie hurriedly said, "No, no, Yuefang isn't that foolish."

Wen Tang truly despised this Fourth Uncle Lin. Now he knew to say something like "not a confused person anymore." Before, when their family had caused so much trouble, he was like a mute, not uttering a single word.

This kind of person is selfish; they only start talking when their own interests are involved.