Chapter 392: Bonus

The villagers gathered around the table, only Liang stood outside the crowd.

Looking at Chen Qingqing who was surrounded by stars like the moon, I was jealous and crazy.

This girl is really smart and she is good at winning people's hearts at such a young age.

However, these did not pose a threat to her. As the saying goes, "It is difficult for one person to win the hearts of a hundred people, and it is difficult for a hundred people to win the heart of one person."

What Nanshan Village has the most is people. Isn’t it easy to find a few people to work?

At this time, Chen Qingqing looked at the villagers who gathered around and hurriedly reminded them with a smile,

"Don't worry, come one by one."

As she spoke, she picked up a stack of silver and handed it to Dalongzi, "Uncle Dalong, these nine hundred coins are last month's wages, and the other two taels of silver are last year's bonus. Take them."

"Oh, that's so much money." Dalongzi took the silver from Chen Qingqing with trembling hands, his face full of excitement, "Thank you, Qing girl, uncle will definitely work hard in the future."

Chen Qingqing nodded and smiled, then continued to distribute dividends to others.

The distribution was completed quickly, and Liang was standing not far away without moving.

Chen Qingqing called out to her, "Aunt Liang, this is your wages and dividends."

Liang came back to her senses and quickly came forward, "Okay, thank you, Qing girl."

After taking the money, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, revealing an extremely unnatural smile.

"Qing girl, my waist has been hurting lately. I want to tell you that I won't be coming to work tomorrow. If there's a shortage of manpower, I'll help you ask and find someone to take my place."

"No need, Aunt Liang. Since your waist isn't in good condition, just rest at home and don't worry about the sugar factory. When you're well again, you're always welcome to come back."

"Okay, then you go ahead and do your thing. I'll go back." After saying that, Liang left in a hurry.

At this time, only Chen Zhanshan, Chen Zhanliang, Lin, Sun and Dabao were left in the sugar factory.

Looking at Liang's leaving figure, Sun's eyes darkened, "Qing girl, there are some things Second Aunt has to tell you, otherwise I will feel uncomfortable if I keep it in my heart."

"Second Aunt, what's wrong with you?" Chen Qingqing was slightly startled when she heard this, and looked up at Sun. "We are not outsiders. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

"Qing girl, you don't know this yet, but Liang Fugui is not a good person. I heard that he wants to make sugar and sell it himself, and he also wants to buy the beets grown by the villagers. He often says bad things about you behind your back."

"I've heard about this, too." Chen Zhanliang took over indignantly, "That Liang Fugui is such an ungrateful villain. He's forgotten who gave him a way to survive when he couldn't even eat."

Chen Zhanshan shook his head after hearing this. "Don't take it too seriously. The autumn harvest is still two months away. Besides, the villagers may not necessarily sell their beets to him."

"That's right. Just based on how much brown sugar they can make from those few acres of land, it poses no threat to us at all." Lin agreed disapprovingly.

Chen Qingqing had long felt that Liang's entry into the sugar-making room was no accident. It seemed that she was really trying to secretly learn the sugar-making technique.

But making brown sugar is not difficult at all. As long as you are willing, you can learn it easily.

As the saying goes, "When one person makes money, the whole village is jealous; when one person becomes rich, the whole village blocks his way."

We dislike your poverty and fear your wealth; we hate what you have and laugh at what you don’t have. This is the unchanging law of human nature that has lasted for thousands of years.

If one person in the village makes money, everyone else will be jealous.

Since there is a profitable business, sooner or later someone will want to go it alone.

Today it’s Liang, tomorrow it could be Wang or Li, and she can’t stop it.

Chen Qingqing couldn't help but smile faintly.

"People strive for higher ground, and water flows to lower places. Having ideals is certainly a good thing. Besides, business is all about ability. You don't have to worry too much, just let things take their course."

Dabao was a little worried and said, "Sister Qingqing, if they really make brown sugar, it will definitely affect our sales."

"Yes, Qing girl, as the saying goes, competitors are enemies. You can't be careless!" Sun said anxiously, "My whole family works for you. If someone takes away our business, we will have no way to make money to support our family."

Chen Zhanliang also nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, yes, our family is just getting better off, and we still have to save money to pay for labor service and taxes. If that bastard Liang Fugui messes up our business, my second uncle's family will have no way to survive."

Chen Qingqing shook her head and smiled, "Don't worry, that day won't come."

Seeing her confident look, everyone felt relieved...

The next day.

Nowadays, the supply from the sugar factory is getting bigger and bigger. The demand from Anyang County alone has more than tripled, and the 10,000 kilograms of raw materials originally planned by Zheng Zhong is far from enough.

Chen Qingqing knew that today was the day Zheng Zhong would deliver the raw materials at the beginning of the month, so she planned to stay at home and wait for him, and adjust the delivery volume by the way.

"Sister, I'm leaving first." Chen Han's rest period has ended, and he must rush back to the academy to study today.

Chen Qingqing smiled and warned, "Be careful on the road, study hard when you get to the academy, and strive to take the Tongshi exam next time. If you can pass the exam and become a Juren or Zhuangyuanlang, I'll have someone to rely on in the future."

Chen Han nodded solemnly, "Sister, I will work hard and will never let you down."

"Okay, I believe you."

Chen Qingqing didn't want to put too much pressure on Chen Han, but after his elder brother was beaten and Li the butcher made trouble,

She knew very well that in this feudal dynasty, businessmen could not survive without officials.

If there is no power behind you, no matter how big your business is, sooner or later you will become meat on someone else's chopping board and be slaughtered at will.

Lin helped Chen Han tidy up his clothes, feeling a little reluctant. "You've only been back for a few days, and you're leaving again. Can't you stay home a few more days?"

Chen Zhanshan laughed and said, "Xiaohan is going to study, not to play. What can he achieve by staying at home?"

"I know all this, but the children are not at home, and I feel..." Lin said, her nose feeling sore and she turned her face away.

"Okay, the kids are all capable, let them go out and explore the world. Do you think they should stay at home and farm with us?"

Since the sugar factory was built, the family's life has become better and better. Chen Zhanshan's horizons have broadened a lot, and his thinking has gradually changed.

Seeing Lin silently wiping away her tears, Chen Qingqing stepped forward and took her hand. "Mom, my dad is right. When a bird grows up, it needs to leave the nest; when a child grows up, it needs to be independent. If I just grow up under your care, what will I become when I grow up? Do you really want us to live the hard life we ​​had before?"

Lin shook her head. "That's not what I meant. Of course, your future is more important. But I feel a little uncomfortable that you're leaving so suddenly."

"Mom, don't be sad. Next time I have a day off, I will come back early to accompany you." Chen Han hurriedly comforted her softly.

Lin smiled with relief, "Okay, let's go quickly, don't let your brother Dabao wait anxiously."

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