Of course, most people were just curious: "Brother Dashan, what's in this box? It's so heavy to carry."
Another, thinner man chimed in, "The furniture that's been delivered these past few days looks even better than the one in the village chief's house. These must be expensive..."
Before he could finish speaking, the man named Dashan slapped them both across the face.
"Just do what you're told. Don't ask questions you shouldn't!"
"Be careful when you move it later. If you bump or scratch it, don't blame me for deducting your wages."
"Brother Dashan, don't worry."
The group quickly patted their chests and assured each other, "We can carry over a hundred pounds of rice steadily. These are just some boxes and furniture. It's no big deal."
At this point, someone boldly asked, "By the way, Brother Dashan, we've been working for several days now, when are we going to get paid?"
The agreement was that moving a truckload of stuff would include a meal, a pack of cigarettes, and 3 yuan in wages!
They've been moving for three or four days now, and they haven't settled the bill yet.
"Look at you, so full of yourself. How could someone as high-ranking as a director be inferior to you with such a paltry sum?"
Seeing everyone looking at him expectantly, the man said, "Don't worry, I'll settle your wages after the last truckload of goods is delivered tonight."
Really?
"That's natural."
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed and walked with a brisk pace, completely unaware of the two figures following behind them—
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