Chapter 199: Pay Your Wages
The three sewing machines were running wildly due to the pedaling.
The courtyard was filled with long tables, where more than a dozen people were cutting cloth. Sewing machines weren't enough, so they were sewing by hand. Everyone was so busy that Qin Dashan, working on his sewing machine, didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.
"Boss Qin!"
As soon as they saw Qin Qing, everyone who knew her stood up and greeted her. Xiaoyue was also in the crowd, helping people cut cloth, but she also had work to do, so she could only wave to Qin Qing.
When Qin Qing saw this scene, she understood what Ma Fangfang had said before. With more than ten people huddled together, they really couldn't move freely.
"I really can't help it. Luckily, no one has any complaints, so we can just put up with it."
Ma Fangfang said a little embarrassedly. She knew that the conditions were indeed too bad, but in order to speed up the work, she had no other choice.
"Sister-in-law, please show me the things you made these days."
As soon as Qin Qing said that, Ma Fangfang immediately went to take out all the finished clothes.
Although the whole yard was crowded, all the clothes were hung on the wooden racks neatly without even a wrinkle.
Qin Qing looked carefully at them one by one and found that there was no problem with the workmanship quality, except that there were a lot of loose threads due to the rush.
"Sister-in-law, please arrange for someone to sort out all these loose ends."
"Okay, I'll do it right away."
Ma Fangfang immediately called Xiaoyue over and assigned her the task of cleaning up the thread ends.
Xiaoyue was diligent and efficient. She immediately picked up the scissors and started to trim the hair.
"Sister-in-law, let's stop for a moment."
As soon as Qin Qing spoke, Ma Fangfang immediately raised her voice and yelled.
"Come on, everyone, stop for a moment."
Everyone stopped except for one sewing machine which was still running. Qin Qing looked over and saw that it was Xiaoyue's mother. She was concentrating on making clothes and completely ignoring everyone else.
"well……"
Ma Fangfang was about to say hello when Qin Qing pulled her back.
"Let her do it first."
Qin Qing didn't want to disturb her, so she spoke to everyone as the sewing machine whirred.
"Everyone, take a break."
Seeing some people looking at Qin Qing curiously, Ma Fangfang immediately introduced her.
"This is our boss, Qin Qing. Come on, everyone, welcome him."
Everyone immediately applauded enthusiastically and couldn't help but praise him.
"So this is the boss, he's so handsome!"
"Boss Qin, you asked us to stop working. Is there something we didn't do well?"
"If you have any questions, just tell us and we'll fix it right away!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone started to tense up, thinking that they had done something wrong and made the boss unhappy.
Now that it is the slack season for farming, all these village women are idle in the village. It would be a blessing to have such a job.
"Thank you all for your hard work these past two days. I've seen all the clothes you've made, and they're all very well done! I'm letting everyone stop so you can rest and take a break. By the way, I'm going to pay everyone's wages first."
After Qin Qing said this, everyone present was stunned and fell silent. Only Xiaoyue's mother was still pedaling the sewing machine, turning without stopping.
"It's time to get paid, isn't that a good thing? Why are you all so miserable?"
Ma Fangfang was puzzled. Why wasn't she happy even though she had the money?
"Sister Qing, is this job no longer possible? Are you letting us go after paying us?"
Only Xiaoyue asked this question, and everyone else nodded.
Their thoughts made Qin Qing feel a little amused and helpless.
"Of course not. I see how hard everyone has worked, so I'll pay you all first. You still have to keep doing this work."
Qin Qing was quite satisfied. The people Ma Fangfang found were all good, so she felt relieved.
"Really? Then... can we get our money?"
"Yes."
As soon as Qin Qing said this, everyone jumped up. No one expected that they could get paid after only working for two days.
"Sister-in-law, have you recorded all the accounts? Let everyone come and get their money."
"well."
Ma Fangfang hurried back to the house to take out the account book, then stood in front of Qin Qing and spoke loudly.
"Those whose names I called, come and get your money. You have to keep track of your own bills. If I'm wrong, just let me know. One cent for each piece of clothing, Liu Guifang!"
“Here it comes!”
Liu Guifang ran forward with a happy face.
"Six cents!"
Qin Qing took out the money and handed it to Liu Guifang.
Although Qin Qing showed no emotion on her face, she turned her head and glanced at Ma Fangfang silently. Ma Fangfang understood and blinked at her.
The labor cost for a piece of clothing is only one cent?
Qin Qing suddenly felt that Ma Fangfang was better at business than her!
Once the price comes down, her costs can be reduced a lot and her profits will be even greater.
"Sixty cents! I've never taken any money since I married into the Qin family! I actually earned sixty cents today!"
Liu Guifang was so excited that her eyes turned red and her hands were shaking.
In Qin Qing's opinion, the money was too little, but for them, it was already a considerable amount.
"Next, Mao Yurong! Five cents!"
Everyone lined up, waiting to get paid. Qin Qing didn't say anything and took the money promptly.
Half an hour later, everyone present received their money, except Xiaoyue's mother, whom Ma Fangfang did not give.
Her salary was approved by Qin Qing, and it was different from the price of these people. Ma Fangfang had already told Xiaoyue that the salary would be paid separately, and Xiaoyue would not object.
Everyone in the room had a festive smile on their face, and they looked at Qin Qing with admiration.
The money earned in these two days is already a lot. If I continue, I can get more.
"Boss Qin, thank you so much! You are such a kind person!"
"Yes, yes, you are such a kind man! Our family can have a good New Year this year."
Hearing everyone's praise, Qin Qing felt a little embarrassed, she smiled and said.
"Everyone has taken their money, and I have to trouble you all to clean up everything here. Let's go find another place to work!"
"Change place?"
Everyone was stunned, and Ma Fangfang looked at Qin Qing in confusion.
"Qin Qing, the village committee has been requisitioned, and we don't have any other place to stay."
"Why not? It's my house!"
Qin Wanguo is really small. There are more than ten people sitting here to cut and sew clothes, and they are all very busy.
Her two-story house has a large yard, which is perfect for making clothes.
"Why didn't I think of that? Okay, let's go to your house! Everyone, get busy, let's pack up and go to Dagang Village!"
"Then I'll trouble you all."
"What's the problem? As long as I can make money, I'll go as far as I want. Come on! Let's clean up."
Everyone started working diligently. Xiaoyue also whispered a few words in her mother's ear. Her mother glanced at Qin Qing, but didn't make a fuss. She obediently followed Xiaoyue and started to clean up.
"Sister-in-law, Xiaoyue's mother, it seems there's nothing wrong with her."
"As long as she doesn't make a fuss, she's usually just like a normal person, quiet and peaceful."
Qin Qing nodded. She specially looked at the clothes made by Xiaoyue's mother. Her craftsmanship was even better than Qin Dashan's. If she could be taken care of, it would indeed be of great help.
After everyone had packed up, they headed towards Dagang Village in a mighty manner.
It just so happened that the truck from the textile factory had not left yet, so Qin Qing asked the driver to help transport the cloth and three sewing machines to Dagang Village. This caused a big commotion, and all the people in Dagang Village rushed to the Tang family to watch the fun.
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