The rice noodle factory is doing well, and they plan to launch the rice noodles in February. At that time, not only will people at the Star Gazing Pavilion be able to buy them, but others can also purchase them from Yang Cui.
Yang Cui anticipates that business will be even better and the volume will be larger, so the rice noodle factory will not close for the Chinese New Year and will devote all its efforts to production.
In fact, even if Yang Cui didn't provide these things, she would still require the workers to work overtime. In order to earn money, they would obediently stay and work, since it's not easy to have a job in this era. But Yang Cui didn't do that.
"Then you all need to work even harder. Where else can you find such a good opportunity and such a good employer? I'll say it again: if anyone tries to cheat or slack off and tarnishes the reputation of the Zhou family, don't blame me for being impolite!" Zhou Daqing warned again sternly.
"Village chief, don't worry."
"Yes, village chief, don't worry, we will definitely do our best."
...
Despite the assurances from his clansmen, Zhou Daqing felt he still needed to keep a close eye on them to prevent any ungrateful individuals from causing trouble.
Zhou Daqing then added, "When the private school is established, everyone should keep their eyes open and be wary of the Lin family. We can't let them cause trouble."
"If anyone dares to prevent my son from going to school, I'll dig up their family's ancestral graves!"
"That's right! If they dare to do anything bad, we Zhou family members won't take it lying down, we'll beat them to a pulp!"
"I've disliked them for a long time. If they dare to ruin my son's future, I'll fight them to the death!"
When it comes to personal interests, no one will remain silent.
...
Soon, everyone knew that Yang Cui was going to run a free private school.
The workers at the rice noodle factory were also in high spirits, and they all worked very hard.
Many people are asking if Yang Cui is still hiring. With such good benefits and such a good boss, who wouldn't want to work for her?
Some people even approached Yang Cui saying they were willing to cut their wages in half, as long as she could work in the factory.
As a result, the existing workers in the factory were worried that they would be replaced if they did not perform well, so they worked even harder. Yang Cui did not expect such an effect!
These tangible benefits are more motivating to employees than any nice words!
After learning all this, the Lin family was consumed by a burning jealousy that they could not suppress!
Lin Qi, Lin Sanjin, and Lin Gouya, the new patriarch of the Lin clan, were all filled with anger, regret, and jealousy.
And of course, there is also hatred!
At this time, rumors began to circulate that if Lin Shih-kang's family hadn't been so short-sighted, none of these benefits would have gone to anyone else!
It's especially not the Zhou family's turn! After all, the Lin and Zhou families have a long-standing feud.
But in reality, those with the surname Zhou are the ones who benefit the most.
There are also rumors that if Yang Cui were still a member of the Lin family, given her current earning power, she would be happy to not only provide free early childhood education for the children, but also cover all the school expenses for the Lin family's children.
Yang Cui is so familiar with the owner of the Star Gazing Tower and also on good terms with the county magistrate's wife. If Yang Cui is still a member of the Lin family, the future of the Lin family's children will not be bad. If they pass the exam, the Su family in the capital will definitely take care of them. As the saying goes, it is easy to get things done if you have someone in the court. They will definitely have a smooth official career in the future.
Even if studying wasn't an option, Yang Cui had connections; she could have had a bright future by going into business or becoming a minor official in the government. It's a pity... the Lin family ruined their own good life.
Who wouldn't want to send their child to school?
Who wouldn't want their child to pass the imperial examinations and make a name for themselves?
Who doesn't want their child to have a bright future?
Who doesn't want a good life?
Therefore, after hearing these words, the members of the Lin family thoroughly hated Lin Shikang and his mother, as well as the deceased Lin Rongguang and his family.
The Lin family's current thinking is: if Lin Shikang and his mother hadn't been so ungrateful and wanted to divorce Yang Cui, this gold nugget would never have left! The Lin family would definitely get a share of all her businesses, and as a member of the Lin family, they would certainly get a share too!
Since they were already divorced, and Yang Cui was still supporting the two Lin family girls, even if she took the house, vegetable garden, and thirty taels of silver, the Lin family wouldn't lose out.
But Fan and Lin Rongguang were determined to relentlessly pursue Yang Cui, as if they wanted to kill her completely!
Otherwise, would our relationship have reached this point?
Actually, they had no grudge against Yang Cui. If it weren't for the trouble caused by Fan Shi and Lin Rongguang, they would still be good neighbors with Yang Cui, and she would definitely still be willing to help them out. Not to mention sending their children to school, at least they wouldn't be in this situation where the Zhou family is preparing for a lavish New Year while they have nothing!
The more the Lin clan members thought about it, the angrier they became, and the more unbalanced they felt.
Now Lin Shikang and his mother have gone to Ganning County, which is understandable, but Lin Rongguang and Lin Mingcai's families are still living in Lin'an Village!
As a result, a large group of Lin clan members stormed into Lin Niu's house demanding an explanation.
"An explanation? What explanation can I give you? This is not our fault. If you want to blame someone, blame Lin Shikang and his daughter!" Lin Qiu said.
"The Fan family is wrong, but Lin Rongguang shouldn't try to shirk responsibility either. He was the clan leader back then, and he led the bullying of Yang Cui. He was involved! He was the one who called us clansmen up to find Yang Cui!"
"Yes, that's right, he can't escape responsibility!"
"Your family must give us an explanation today!"
"If it weren't for Lin Rongguang, I could have gotten a job in the factory, my son could have gone to school for free, and I could have had plenty of fish and meat during the Chinese New Year!"
"If you think my grandfather is in the wrong, go find him, don't come to my house!" As soon as Lin Qiushi finished speaking, everyone was furious!
Everyone knows Lin Rongguang is dead, yet they want me to go find him—isn't that just cursing me to die? On New Year's Day, they're actually cursing me!
The Lin clan members were furious. They not only beat up the Lin Qiu family, but also stole all their chickens, ducks, eggs, and other valuables!
Lin Chenshi and her husband were terrified by the scene and dared not come to help. They were also afraid that these people would come to smash and loot their place. She closed the doors and windows tightly and then sent her children to inform the clan elders.
“Bandits! Bandits! You are all bandits! Waaah…” Lin Qiu’s hair was disheveled, and her face and neck were covered with scratches. She sat on the ground and wailed loudly.
Soon Lin Sanjin, Lin Qi, and Lin Gouya arrived.
Seeing the mess in Lin Qiu's house, I was shocked!
They never imagined that the Lin family would be so divided!
"That bitch Yang Cui is really ruthless! She's trying to sow discord among our Lin family!" Lin Gouya gritted his teeth in anger.
"Clan leader, clan elders, you must do justice for me! Waaaaaah... My Mingcai is dead, and everyone is bullying us orphans and widows. Is there no justice in this world?"
Lin Sanjin trembled with rage, gritting his teeth as he said, "Our Lin family will never allow our own people to fight and rob each other! Who are all the people who came today? Summon them all to the ancestral hall!"
Lin Sanjin hoped that his clansmen could be as united as the Zhou clan, so he decided to use this incident to instill the idea that unity is strength in all his clansmen.
But he didn't expect...
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