Without hesitation, she pressed the call button.
The call connected, and Lu Zheng's voice came through.
"Hello."
Shang Wu then spoke up: "It's me. I called you to let you know that everything on the dock workers' side has been resolved, and the workers' group will not cause any more trouble from now on."
"What did you say?!" Zheng's voice suddenly rose, becoming somewhat abnormal.
This was the first time Shang Wu had ever heard Lu Zheng's voice sound so shocked.
She scoffed, "What, you're not going back on your word, are you? You promised me that as long as I resolve the Yu family's financial issues and the labor union's problems, I can marry Lu Rang."
"Your Yu family's marriage certificate must have my name on it, and now you're going to go back on your word?"
Lu Zheng smiled and said, "No, I just didn't expect you to solve it so quickly. May I ask what method you used?"
He said this with obvious confusion in his voice.
Over the years, he has tried countless ways to appease these labor groups, but none of them have worked.
However, Shang Wu resolved the matter in less than two hours after arriving at the dock.
It sounds like a fairy tale no matter how you look at it.
Shang Wu leaned back in her seat and clicked her tongue.
She scoffed, "You didn't solve it well, not because the problem was difficult, but because your brains and work abilities are insufficient."
Lu Zheng paused after being rebuked by her.
Lu Rang couldn't help but smile.
Lu Zheng, holding back his anger, said helplessly, "Then tell me, what method did you use?"
“These labor groups are simply demanding heavy workloads but unequal pay. If you combine all their commissions and wages and distribute the rest equally among everyone…”
"Do you think I didn't do that? But they all got the same salary. On the contrary, no one was willing to do the jobs that required more work and higher commissions. Everyone gets the same pay, so why should some people have to do more hard work?"
"Even if they take turns, they won't feel at ease. You're too young; you don't see things clearly at all."
Lu Zheng interrupted her, asserting that she was no good.
Shang Wu gave an impatient snort.
“I haven’t finished yet. We’ll recruit ten more people for each labor union at the dock and reduce their working hours from eight to five hours a day.”
"The salary is higher and more stable than before, and the workload has been directly reduced. Even a fool would know that this deal is more worthwhile."
Lu Zheng remained silent for a long time, then gasped for breath.
He hadn't expected Shang Wu to be so quick-witted.
Lu Zheng couldn't help but retort, "The more people you add to each labor corps, the lower their average wages become again?"
Shang Wu said calmly, "That's why I emphasized in the agreement that these people would not participate in the distribution of their long-term employees' salaries, which would be paid from the sea freight."
It's so unfair that those companies send different goods every time, yet they pay the same customs clearance fee.
From now on, let them pay according to the amount of goods shipped. This way, the extra money can be distributed to these new employees, killing two birds with one stone.
Shang Wu told Lu Zheng what she was thinking.
Lu Zheng remained silent on the phone for a long time, but where Shang Wu couldn't see, he revealed a cryptic smile.
"Shang Wu, you are really capable to the point that I admire you. It seems that you will soon be able to solve all the problems of our Yu family."
Shang Wu snorted, "I just want to remind you to prepare the marriage certificate as soon as possible and be mentally prepared. I'm determined to join the Yu family."
Lu Zheng smiled.
He showed no aversion to her at all; on the contrary, his easygoing manner made Shang Wu feel like she was dreaming.
“I will talk to the elders. I will also hold an engagement ceremony for you. Once all the problems that need your help with the Yu family are resolved, I will immediately hold an engagement banquet for you.”
Shang Wu was taken aback. "An engagement banquet?"
"Yes, this is the first time in so many years that our Yu family has married a woman from outside the family who is not part of an arranged marriage. Of course, we want to make it a grand and spectacular affair for you," Lu Zheng replied.
The more Shang Wu listened, the more she felt something was wrong. She frowned slightly and turned to look at Lu Rang.
Lu Rang also showed a surprised expression.
Neither of them expected that Lu Zheng would not only soften his stance and become more agreeable, but would also take the initiative to propose holding an engagement banquet.
This is not in line with the Yu family's style.
They're putting too much importance on Shang Wu.
Shang Wu felt like she was dreaming, and she always felt that something was wrong.
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