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Upon hearing this, Qin Yi and Yang Zhanli exchanged a glance. The opportunity had arrived, and they had to seize it.
Yang Zhanli spoke first, "There should be at least 30, no, 50 spots. I'm telling you, Li family kid, we're all from neighboring villages, we know each other well. Using people from our own neighboring villages is always better than using people from other places, don't you think?"
Qin Yi nodded in agreement and added, "This village is only so big. When there are many things to do, such as expansion, there won't be enough space. We'll have to move people to the villages on both sides. It'll be easier to talk to everyone if they all work in the same factory, right?"
Li Qingyang laughed. If Tang Yue were there, she would have thought this was the most hearty laugh she had ever seen Li Qingyang have ever had.
He clapped his hands. "The two captains are talking like it's the truth. It's like there's a big factory right now."
Qin Yi and Yang Zhanli did not understand what Li Qingyang meant.
Li Qingyang waved his hand at the two men, "Two brigade leaders, I know there hasn't been much work in the production team these past two days. I did just become the brigade leader of Daobei Village, but you don't need to come here and tease me like this."
It's getting late, you two should hurry home for dinner. Our village isn't well-off, so we won't keep you any longer."
After saying this, Li Qingyang turned to leave. Qin Yi and Yang Zhanli hadn't expected Li Qingyang to be so disrespectful; this kid wasn't as easily fooled as Li Da. The two of them immediately stood in front of Li Qingyang, forcing him to stop in his tracks.
"Young Master Li, what do you mean by this?"
Li Qingyang looked at the two men and said, "Gentlemen, why are you here asking me for some factory quota? May I ask, where is the factory? What do I do? What gives you the right to ask me for it? Do you think Daobei Village is small and easy to bully? Are you just here to play games with me?"
The two men saw anger in Li Qingyang's eyes, something they hadn't expected.
Yang Zhanli asked in confusion, "You don't know?"
Li Qingyang looked at Yang Zhanli and asked, "What should I know?"
Qin Yi and Yang Zhanli's faces flushed and paled in turns. It seemed they'd spent ages negotiating with the other party, only to be seen as bullies. Ugh, how infuriating!
Qin Yi felt that since Li Qingyang didn't know, there was no need for them to reveal the truth to him beforehand. They didn't even know if they would need the villagers in the future, so why should they make him happy first?
"Hey, Li boy, let's call it a day. It's getting late, let's head back now."
With that, he turned and left. Seeing that Qin Yi was gone, Yang Zhanli realized there was no point in staying any longer, so he smiled at Li Qingyang and quickly went after Qin Yi.
Li Qingyang stared at the two men's backs. These two were really something. Knowing that he didn't know about the factory to be built in the village, they didn't reveal a word. They were really petty.
Furthermore, he has clearly stated that he did not know about this matter, and the two of them did not apologize for what just happened. Li Qingyang can understand what they mean. They seem to think that when he finds out about this matter in a few days, he should be grateful to the two of them for letting him know a few days in advance.
Shaking his head speechlessly, Li Qingyang turned and went home.
Upon entering the courtyard, I sensed something was off about the atmosphere inside. Why weren't those mischievous kids making a ruckus in the yard today? I lifted the curtain and saw my third uncle and aunt sitting in their main room.
"Third Uncle and Third Aunt are here."
Li Qingyang came over and sat on a small stool. His third aunt stood up to greet him. His third uncle, Li Da, didn't get up; he was still holding a pipe in his hand, taking occasional puffs.
Miao Yujiao sat on the side doing her work, saying, "Third Uncle and Third Aunt said they came to see you about something."
Li Qingyang looked at Li Da and said, "What is it, Uncle? Tell me."
Li Da tapped his pipe and looked up at Li Qingyang. "Qingyang, I'm the one who recommended you to become the head of our village."
Li Qingyang and Miao Yujiao were immediately displeased upon hearing this. They knew perfectly well who they should thank, but Li Qingyang did not show it on his face.
Li Da continued, "When I was the brigade leader, I would give 2 work points every day to your second uncle's family. Now that I'm no longer the brigade leader, there are no more subsidies. Life won't be easy for us in the future, so we don't plan to give those work points to your second uncle's family anymore."
Li Qingyang nodded. He felt that they should have stopped giving it to them a long time ago, as they had been spoiled by his second uncle's family.
Li Da continued, "Now, you're the most successful one in our Li family. Now that Qingzhu has gone to the labor camp, your second uncle's family is just your second uncle and aunt. From now on, you and your wife should give them two work points every day."
Li Qingyang laughed in exasperation, and Miao Yujiao jumped up from the bench.
Third Aunt frowned as she watched Miao Yujiao's actions, her face clearly showing displeasure.
Li Qingyang ignored Miao Yujiao and stared at Li Da with a grin on his face. "Third Uncle, why?"
Li Da looked at him and said, "Now that you're the brigade leader, you'll be able to make a living in the future. What's wrong with helping out your second uncle's family?"
Before Miao Yujiao could speak, Li Qingyang raised his hand, and Miao Yujiao angrily sat back down on the stool.
Li Qingyang looked at Li Da and said, "Third Uncle, I'm not you, and I don't owe my second uncle's family anything. Besides, my second uncle and aunt are not old, and they are able-bodied. If they work hard in the production team, they can earn enough to eat and drink."
Li Da clearly disagreed with Li Qingyang's words and was about to retort when Li Qingyang continued, "Besides, my second uncle and aunt have two sons. If they can't afford to eat, their own sons will take care of them. I'm just a nephew, I can't take care of things that far away."
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