The leader her daughter wanted was slapped down by Aunt Wenrui.

This is my honor; I'd rather die than not get on stage myself.

Under the envious gazes of the crowd, Aunt Wenrui solemnly accepted the fifty yuan. "Thank you, Captain, thank you, Communications Officer Qiao." She bowed deeply in gratitude. She knew very well that Qiao Wanyue was in charge of everything, from the formula to the mold; she had only spent a little time preparing.

"You deserve it," Qiao Wanyue said with a smile.

She liked Aunt Wenrui very much; she knew how to conduct herself appropriately and was the most hardworking among this group.

"I will continue to work hard," Aunt Wenrui said, as if to express her loyalty, afraid of being rejected.

The captain chuckled, "You're Qiao's right-hand man. Go back and do your job well, and you'll get even more opportunities in the future."

Everyone's eyes lit up.

Even a second-level worker in a state-owned factory only earns thirty yuan a month.

Aunt Wenrui actually earned fifty yuan in just half a month!

Wenrui's family was also shocked. Her son and husband were very unhappy with her staying out all night and ordered her to give up her work at the team headquarters and go home to take care of her grandson, do laundry, and cook.

Seeing the money in Aunt Wenrui's hand, her husband got up for the first time to greet her, smiling as he helped her sit down.

She added: "From now on, I'll do the housework and take care of the children. You just need to focus on your work."

Aunt Wenrui straightened her back even more.

The first and second batches were mostly women, each receiving a maximum of fifty yuan, with a few receiving a dozen or so yuan, covering almost every household.

Most of them are happy.

The gay man was sullen.

After the money was distributed, someone chimed in and asked, "Captain, your workshop only hires women, not men? If this continues, my family will starve." The person who said this was a man in the village known for not even bothering to pick up a fallen chopstick.

The captain snorted coldly, "I've already learned to cook, and you're complaining? Otherwise, let your wife go home and cook. Why don't we hire the women in your family?"

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His wife pinched him hard.

She glared at him fiercely, her eyes seeming to say, "If you dare to stop me from making progress, we're getting a divorce."

The man shut his mouth.

The captain chuckled and asked, "Don't the men feel this is unfair?"

"yes."

All the male comrades let out a wail.

Rural men have always prided themselves on being macho, refusing to do laundry or cook, and even having their meals served to them. Now, it's clear that women are the ones who are above them, but since they can make money, they can't say a word.

It was very frustrating.

"Don't worry, men. Your work is still ahead. We have already found people to learn the advanced greenhouse planting techniques from the village. If possible, men can start building greenhouses in the winter. Men and women can work together to contribute to the country's development."

After these words were spoken, most of the men stopped wailing.

The captain didn't forget the men.

The captain originally intended to announce this last, but since it was mentioned earlier, he brought it up now.

After paying the workers' wages, there were still four or five hundred yuan left. Two hundred yuan was set aside for materials, and the rest was distributed equally among the households. This money was undoubtedly free.

This also reflects the team's commitment to ensuring that as long as Xiahe Village develops, the team will not forget everyone who has contributed to the team's development.

Even children and girls had a dollar.

The brigade leader also used this opportunity to tell everyone that the girls and boys in Xiahe Village are the same.

He was aware of some of the sordid things in the village, such as the unscrupulous methods of selling children in order to have a son, but he felt helpless when he was short of money.

Everyone is helpless in the face of the pressure to survive and maintain productivity.

But all of this can be changed.