Chapter 226 The Money Is Being Given Out
Lu Qingqing brought back three sickly children, and Lu Yun almost wanted to bang his head against the wall. He regretted not going with them, at least he could have picked one who was still breathing.
What are these things you picked out?
The man fell into a coma and was as thin as a chick; he didn't look like someone who would be easy to raise.
The two girls were not even as tall as Qiaoxiu, their faces were sallow, their hands were calloused, their feet were worn raw and bleeding, and their hands were covered in old scars. It was obvious that they had been exploited excessively by their master and were not treated like human beings.
My body is deficient in many ways.
He would kneel down as soon as he spoke, his head bowed like a quail.
I couldn't see what it looked like even after a long time.
Then Lu Yun sighed helplessly.
Forget it, it's no use even if he goes.
Who can say no to what my sister has decided?
Since there was no room at home, the man arranged for the girls to stay in the workshop and also cleaned up Old Man Lu's room for the two girls.
To everyone's surprise, the two girls were too timid to stay.
They said that they were already staying in the kitchen in the host's house, and they can continue to stay in the kitchen now.
They were the lowest-ranking maids, how could they be worthy of living in proper rooms?
"There aren't many rules in our family. I only have one requirement: be obedient and loyal."
Lu Qingqing's voice was stern: "Do whatever I tell you to do. Don't kneel down all the time. My family needs people with backbone. Even if you broke your backs before, you still have to stand up straight in my family!"
After Lu Qingqing finished speaking in what seemed like a reprimand, but was actually not harsh at all, the two obediently went into the house.
The two of them didn't even have proper names originally; according to the ranking of the maids, one was called Fourteen and the other Fifteen.
Lu Qingqing gave them two more names: Morning Dew and Morning Glow.
She told the two that this signified new life.
With a new couple moving into the house, Lu Feng felt restricted again at night.
However, Feng Xiaowan persisted.
The two had already discussed it during the day. She supported Lu Feng in pursuing his studies. They were no longer worried about the family's livelihood; their concern was about unforeseen circumstances in the future.
An opportunity to move up in the ranks is one that cannot be missed.
Lu Feng said the time would be at least three months, and at most half a year, or even a year, depending on his learning aptitude.
Thinking about the impending separation, Feng Xiaowan stopped caring. As soon as the child fell asleep, she and Lu Feng broke out in a sweat several times in bed.
It was the first time that Landwind had ever been so exhausted from all the trouble.
"If you're tired, just lie down, I'll take care of it."
Feng Xiaowan climbed out of bed to fetch water.
Lu Feng covered his face.
My wife is getting stronger and stronger.
I don't know if anyone heard what he was doing, but I think he called out a few times.
Feng Xiaowan crouched low, tiptoed, and dared not make a sound.
Everyone else in the other rooms seemed to be asleep, except for Lu Yun, who was talking in his sleep, as if he were doing math: four times four is sixteen plus fifty-eight...
Feng Xiaowan glanced at Old Man Lu's room and then went over to it.
Don't call her petty; she is petty.
Although these two girls look pitiful, who knows what kind of people they are?
The room was quiet, but something felt off.
Feng Xiaowan listened intently to the door for a long time before finally realizing what was strange.
It sounds like someone is crying under the covers.
After a while, someone exhaled and said, "Stop crying, go to sleep, get well soon so you can get back to work."
"Fifteen, oh no, dawn, I'm really afraid this is all a dream. Last month, I kicked the young master's dog while walking and he beat me so badly I couldn't get up. I thought I wouldn't live to be sixteen. But now I'm actually able to lie on the kang and sleep."
Even if I were to die right now, it would be worth it.
"What nonsense are you talking about? If you die, the new master's money will have been wasted."
"Yes, our master's family are doctors, so I should be able to live past sixteen."
If this is a dream, dawn, please don't wake me up tomorrow morning..."
A soft sigh.
The rosy dawn sniffed again and said, "There's no such thing as a good dream."
I used to dream about being hungry.
Now I know what it feels like to be full.
Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaowan quietly left with the basin.
I used to only hear that families who couldn't afford to eat would sell their children to wealthy families as maids, so that at least they could have a full meal.
But meals from wealthy families are not so easy to come by.
A human life is worth less than that of a dog.
Sigh, they're all pitiful people.
...
Two days later, Lu Feng bid farewell to his family and left with Chen Chong.
The grocery store was also handed over to Feng Xiaoyong in advance.
As soon as he left, Feng Xiaowan seemed to develop agitation. One moment she was thinking that he hadn't given her enough shoes, the next she was complaining that her clothes were too thin, and then she was asking how the food was in the military camp.
He walked back and forth, went in and out of the village, and then stared blankly at the village entrance.
Fortunately, the Heavenly Doctor Festival is just around the corner, and it's also the end of the month, which is the day when the workshops will pay their workers.
Remembering her lofty ambitions, she put Lu Feng aside and went to attend to her own business.
The workshop was already surrounded by villagers.
Although there were only sixty-odd workers, they had many family members, plus villagers who were curious about how much money they made, so a huge crowd gathered around.
Everyone was waiting expectantly.
Inside the workshop, all the workers put down their work and gathered together.
The Lu family members stood at the front.
When it comes to giving out money, of course, you start with a bunch of motivational platitudes.
Although Lu Qingqing also found it tedious, now that she was the boss, she knew it was necessary.
It unites people's hearts and inspires them to strive for progress.
Fortunately, Lu Yun is the boss now. She explained the general idea, and Lu Yun understood immediately.
Then, he was truly gifted, and his impassioned speech stirred everyone's emotions.
Yu Jun had been a member of the mutual aid group for a few days, so he had some experience in persuading people.
Lu Yun would say a few words, and then Lu Yun would sit in his wheelchair, raise his fist, and repeat the essence of the sentence.
Later, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
Unexpectedly, the payday event almost turned into a pep rally.
One by one, they raised their hands and shouted, "Work hard! Earn money to eat meat and fine grains!"
"If you want a good life, following the Lu family is the right choice!"
"Sleep on a door this year, build a big house next year!"
"..."
This has become a standard pyramid scheme!
You know, all the workers in this workshop are women!
This is a sign of women's rise!
Lu Qingqing was dumbfounded, so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground.
Lu Yun, however, became more and more excited as he spoke, full of vigor and commanding with great confidence.
The mother was not happy, which made her cower on the side, like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.
It seems only Lu Qingqing felt awkward; the others didn't.
Old Man Lu also raised his hand to cheer.
Si Xi and Wang Jincai were shouting in their hoarse voices.
Wang Jincai, in particular, seemed to have found a field to showcase his talents, jumping and shouting.
And the man who was bought back, leaning against the wall with his weak body, went from shock to his eyes shining.
Lu Qingqing thought that perhaps everyone had just come across this kind of talk and was full of excitement, already immersed in the wonderful days to come.
An uncontaminated mind is easy to cleanse.
Who wouldn't believe that they will be loyal to the Lu family in the future!
Sister-in-law Linghua stood at the front, shouting the most enthusiastically, clearly the leader of the women.
She had been working for the Lu family for a long time and had already received her salary once, so she was particularly motivated.
I heard that the family now relies entirely on her to earn money. Before, her husband treated her like a king, which made her so angry that she felt suffocated. Now, she even dares to slap her husband in the face.
His man didn't dare utter a sound.
A role model for women's empowerment!
Her repeated shouts roused even those who were initially hesitant to shout.
Lu Qingqing decided that the supervisor position was for her!
The people outside the workshop fell silent as they listened to the shouts coming from inside.
How much money did they give out? It looks like they're going to tear the roof off!
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