As they chatted along the way, Lu Feng confidently assured them that he could help them get their wages back, and boasted about how he had relatives who were officials and earned that kind of money.
With these assurances, Hao Liu and the others finally smiled with relief, and the atmosphere became less tense.
Upon arriving at the temporary workers' shed at the construction site, everyone busied themselves unloading the goods. There was a temporary canteen there, fully equipped with everything they needed, and they began to cook.
"Thank you, boss!"
"There are still more good people than bad in this world."
"I smoke, and the cigarettes aren't good, please don't be offended!"
Everyone pulled out their cigarettes and handed them to Lu Feng. Before long, Lu Feng had a large handful of all kinds of cigarettes in his hand.
"Alright, alright, thank you everyone. There are too many to draw." Lu Feng said, glancing at their dormitory. The living conditions were truly indescribable.
The sun had risen, and it wasn't as cold as it was in the morning. A group of people stood outside chatting, and their faces beamed with smiles when they heard that they were 100% guaranteed to get their wages back.
Unlike construction sites many years later, the majority of construction sites now are made up of young people, mostly in their twenties, and some are even just adults like Xiao Henan.
"Brother Lu, this is my brother! His nickname is Old Handsome." Xiao Henan introduced a young man to Lu Feng. He was about 1.8 meters tall, with a square face and a somewhat simple and honest look. He was wearing jeans and a yellowish 'Dacron' shirt on his upper body. He didn't seem to mind the cold, and the collar of his shirt was turned up, making him look incredibly cool.
"Hello, hello!" Lu Feng shook hands with him.
The old coach seemed a little reserved and shook hands with Lu Feng somewhat awkwardly.
Aren't you cold wearing so little?
"He's a young lad, not married yet, but he's got plenty of energy," said an older man next to him, smoking a cigarette.
"Of course! Do you think you're the kind of person who gets drained dry by old women?"
Hahahaha!
Everyone burst into laughter. The people here are relatively simple and honest. Although their language is rough, they are easy to get along with. They may have some ulterior motives, but they don't have many messy rules and regulations.
Looking at the old general, Lu Feng couldn't help but tease, "The old general is so cool, he probably doesn't lack girlfriends."
"What?" The old general took a step back, somewhat embarrassed.
"The youngest person on the construction site is Aunt Wang from the canteen. Aunt Wang is willing, but he isn't," Hao Liu joked.
Laughter filled the room as Lu Feng asked the crowd, "If you get paid and go home for the New Year, what are you planning to buy?"
"I didn't buy much, just for my wife and kids."
"Go back and gamble."
“Those of us with families don’t have the money to spend, unlike young people like Lao Shuai, who, once they receive their money, always make a trip to the back alley.”
"We need to send them out quickly, otherwise everyone in the back alleys will be closed and going home for the New Year."
"Young people, money is useless to them, all they do is eat, drink and gamble."
Lu Feng stood there, amused by their antics, and said to the old general, "Good lad, it's good that you don't gamble!"
Amidst bursts of laughter, the food was ready. It had been a long time since everyone had had a proper meal. Today, they had a big pot of stew, with pork, cabbage, potatoes, and vermicelli all mixed together.
Lu Feng held two steamed buns in his hand and ate in silence. Whether it was because there were many people or because the food from the big pot was really good, Lu Feng had a big appetite.
"Besides that General Manager Sun, which other department can ask them for their wages?" Lu Feng asked Hao Liu.
The old man sat opposite Lu Feng, wolfing down his food. He looked up and said, "This is a subsidiary company. You can report and complain to their superiors. We went there, but they just ignored us."
"Okay, I'll file a complaint this afternoon!" Lu Feng said in a deep voice.
Lu Feng wanted to see just how rotten this line had become. Of course, he knew what kind of faces these people made when dealing with their subordinates. But faces aside, they still had to get things done. If they were unpleasant and still didn't get things done, then the lower levels were corrupt, and Jiafeng's collapse would be inevitable.
After lunch, Lu Feng led a group of people to Jiafeng Electronics Factory. To avoid being recognized, Lu Feng wore a mask. When they arrived, they were stopped at the gate by security guards.
"We won't all go in; we'll just go in and talk to a few leaders about something," Lu Feng said to the security guard.
"Get lost!!" One of the security guards pointed at Lu Feng and said, "Can't you understand human language? Get lost, understand?"
"What are you watchdogs so arrogant about?" Hao Liu couldn't help but curse.
Who are you cursing? Say it again!
A conflict was about to break out between the two sides, and a few of the more tactful people quickly tried to offer cigarettes, but the other side still wouldn't let them in.
Lu Feng turned to the old marshal, Xiao Henan, and the others and said, "Don't yell at them, climb over the wall!"
Don't be fooled by the banners hanging at the entrance and various leaders waiting in the cold wind when Lu Feng arrived. These are not the kinds of treatment ordinary people receive. What Lu Feng is experiencing now is exactly what ordinary people go through. He has simply lost his identity and come to a more real world.
A group of people were arguing with the security guards. Lu Feng and Hao Liu's group ran to the side wall. Hao Liu supported them from below, and Xiao Henan climbed up first. Then Lu Feng stepped on Hao Liu's shoulders and was pulled up by Xiao Henan.
After a lot of trouble, the five of them finally managed to climb over the wall and get inside.
"Let's go in and ask!" Lu Feng dusted himself off and walked inside.
Inside the office building, there were many people coming and going. Lu Feng led the four of them upstairs. There were rows of offices with the names of each department written on the doorplates.
"This is it!" The old general pointed to a door in front of him, which had the words "General Affairs Department" written on it.
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