Ji Chen irritably took back the blueprints, saying, "My price is not something you can afford."
Jiang Xue looked at Ji Chen with disdain. He was a man who had been silent for a long time, but now he had learned to brag.
"This simple job, including the cost of materials, costs no more than a thousand yuan."
Ji Chen shook his head. "You don't understand. It's true that this kind of simple factory building, made of bricks and topped with some tiles, isn't expensive, but it takes a long time to build, requires a lot of labor costs, and then it extends the construction period. What will you do if you miss the delivery date?"
Jiang Xue was speechless for a moment, then forced a fake smile at Ji Chen, "I know you're the best, the most capable, and eight hundred yuan is the highest you can ask for. This is already beyond my budget."
"They're really stingy," Ji Chen said, then tidied up the blueprints on the table without looking up.
"I'm going to the construction site first. A few workers will be coming to build the wall later. You can take care of them at home, as they need to eat here."
Jiang Xue looked at the small, dilapidated house. It was only so big inside and out; how could it possibly accommodate so many people?
"Don't worry, it's just five workers. I estimate it will be finished in three to five days. I have other things to do, so I have to go."
After giving his instructions, Ji Chen hurriedly rode away on his bike. Although he seemed to be helping Jiang Xue with her work every day, he was actually busier. Recently, there was a real estate development in the city, and Ji Chen had secured the contracts for the roads and various infrastructure projects.
Although the work wasn't large, it was already a rare opportunity for him. He was working hard to improve his construction team and gradually become more professional. If he could eventually secure the entire development, it would be a huge leap forward.
He recently rented an office in the city so that he could take on various jobs.
"Where's the money? Don't you want the deposit back?" Jiang Xue chased after him out of the house, thinking that how could they get bricks and timber without money? They also needed a tractor to haul the goods, and if they didn't pay, the tractor definitely wouldn't haul them next time.
Ji Chen waved his hand without turning his head, "I have some things to take care of during this period, so I won't be handing over my salary for the time being."
Jiang Xue stood there, completely bewildered. Didn't she say she was going to give the money to Ji Chen? Could it be that she misheard, or that Ji Chen misheard? Did he think she was asking him for money?
Jiang Xue was about to go back inside, puzzled, when she saw Aunt Wang teaching a few workers. "You can learn for one day today. You don't need to come tomorrow or the day after. I estimate it will take three to five days to complete this factory. Aunt Wang, I'll let you know a day in advance. Is that okay?"
Looking at the courtyard, which was so crowded that it was hard to turn around, Jiang Xue decided to take a two-day break. This kind of fabric was everywhere, and if it rained, everything would be for nothing. Also, Jiang Xue did not expect that Aunt Wang would find someone so quickly.
I guess it's not the busy farming season right now, so everyone's at home, waiting to earn some clean and easy money. Everyone's willing to do that.
Several newly recruited workers, looking rather dejected, said, "Why did they call us here so early? Honestly."
"Yes, who has so much free time that they can just come and work whenever they want?"
"..."
Jiang Xue frowned. "I will pay you for learning here today, but the factory is not finished yet, and everyone here is a temporary worker."
Jiang Xue only took on a small business, not a formal job. She hasn't established her own company yet; it's just a small workshop at most.
"If everyone feels this isn't appropriate, then we can calculate salaries monthly, and there will be a set number of holidays each month." Jiang Xue's original intention was to consider everyone's needs.
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