LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 369: Labor Conflict
The wealthy scion intimidated and enticed from the front, while behind, workers from a distillery nearly rebelled, taking the unscrupulous, black-hearted boss to task.
Liu Qiao'er's uncle had always had a difficult life; it could even be said that every step he took was an arduous struggle.
"And knowing our family was very poor, my uncle didn't say a word about it; instead, he borrowed over a hundred thousand from Sister Lin's family, but it wasn't nearly enough to fill that gap."
"Ye Ling, could you lend my uncle some money so he can get through his current predicament?"
Liu Qiao'er was also somewhat embarrassed; she really didn't want to trouble Ye Ling because of her own family.
Ye Ling smiled and patted Qiao'er's head, "Right now, it's not a question of money. Hubby could give your uncle a hundred million, a billion, but it would be useless."
"The critical issue now is that everything planned behind the scenes is the work of that greedy playboy who covets the distillery. Sometimes, in local affairs, money is of no use."
"Remember this phrase, 'a county official is no match for the one currently in charge.' So, the real problem for your uncle now is that playboy."
"How about this, I'll go to Nanyang with Mo Xing. I've been wanting to see what the Central Plains, the center of five thousand years of culture, has to offer, to discover its charm and distinctions."
Ye Ling said with a smile, Huaxia's five thousand years, the Central Plains have played an extremely important role throughout history, with almost every dynasty's rise and fall deeply tied to it.
He who occupies the Central Plains commands the world; this is not merely a strategic tactic, but also holds some extraordinary significance.
Liu Qiao'er was incredibly excited, "If that's the case, then it's wonderful. I'll call my uncle right now. When will you and Mo Xing go?"
"Tomorrow, I and Mo Xing will drive there early in the morning, and we can enjoy the scenery along the way," Ye Ling said with a smile.
Liu Qiao'er nodded, walked out with a smile, and made a call to her uncle, while Ye Ling also got in touch with Mo Xing: "Hey, you rascal, come with me to the Central Plains tomorrow for some business."
"The Central Plains? Okay, I'll book plane tickets." Mo Xing was startled. Why did this guy suddenly want to go there again?
"Book your sister's tickets! We're driving there, so we can also do some sightseeing. Come to my estate early tomorrow morning; we'll set off first thing," Ye Ling said, shaking his head with a smile.
"Ye Ling! Dammit, Donghai City is a long way from the Central Plains. Are you trying to work me to death?" roared Mo Xing.
If they were driving, Ye Ling would definitely be sitting in the passenger seat. That meant the whole burden of driving the 1,800 kilometers fell on Mo Xing, a distance he had never traveled before.
"Don't worry, Tianhao will be there too. We can also visit his school on the way," Ye Ling said with a laugh.
Li Tianhao, the successor of the Tianji Sect's Fire God Platform. Since they were heading to the Central Plains, they might as well pay the Tianji Sect a visit.
The next morning, after Ye Ling had taken care of everything at home, he set off on the highway with Li Tianhao and Mo Xing. However, Shen Yuexin had ordered the local headquarters of the Huamei Group in the Central Plains to provide full support to Ye Ling, cooperating unconditionally for the success of the venture.
On the highway, Ye Ling repeated the whole story to Mo Xing and Li Tianhao. After listening, both of them were astounded and then burst out laughing, especially Mo Xing.
"Tsk, tsk, it's been a long time since I've had to squash someone. What's this, someone wants me to travel a thousand miles to draw first blood?"
Mo Xing could be considered a veritable hooligan amongst the elite, with a powerful background. Ordinary small fry had no chance of contending with him.
"Perfect, the party secretary of Nanyang is an old subordinate of my dad. I'll give him a call. Once we arrive at the distillery, just slap some faces, and the problem is solved," Mo Xing said with a chuckle.
It's good to have people in high places, and no one knew this better than Mo Xing. The direct descendants of the Mo Family were positioned all over the country, each holding significant power. Otherwise, how could they stand in the Imperial Capital as one of the Four Great Families?
Meanwhile, in a failing winery in Nanyang, a middle-aged man sat in a dilapidated office, looking at the photos hanging on the wall, all taken during his more glorious days.
"Ah, it's all over, and who knows if Qiao'er's man has any real ability, I think, it's all mystical."
The middle-aged man was none other than Liu Qiao'er's uncle, Zhang Hua, who had left his hometown years ago to create what was considered by others a not-so-bad family business, but now he had reached a point of utter destitution.
Just then, a man with glasses hurried over, his face flushed with panic, "Director Zhang, it's not good, the workers are about to revolt."
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The speaker was the winery's accountant, Wang Jianguo, covered in sweat, and upon hearing this Zhang Hua immediately stood up, his face turning pale, "Didn't I tell them that their issues would be resolved in the next two days!"
"Director, you should quickly go take a look, I'm afraid I won't be able to control their emotions later, and something big might happen."
Wang Jianguo too was somewhat scared, having invested his life into this factory for over a decade, he did not want to see it become a thing of the past.
Zhang Hua clenched his teeth and slapped his thigh, "Damn it, it must be that bastard's doing, I'll curse his entire family of women!"
As he spoke, Zhang Hua ran to the winery's brewing area, and at the expansive brewing site, over a hundred workers were all seething with passion, shouting loudly.
"Pay back our hard-earned money! The kids at home are waiting for the money to attend school, and we need to buy rice to eat!"
"Yeah, that's right! Zhang Hua, you have no worries about food and drink, but how about giving a thought to us, I tell you, if we don't get paid today, I'm not finished with you!"
The workers' eyes were red; to them, their monthly wages supported everything at home, and now that half a year's wages had gone unpaid, they couldn't even put food on the table.
At this moment, Zhang Hua rushed over, gasping for breath, and upon seeing this scene, and remembering his own plight, tears started to well up in his eyes.
"Comrades! Comrades! Please don't be anxious, just let me say a few words!"
Zhang Hua shouted, his voice somehow managing to cut through everyone else's, silencing the crowd as they all turned to see what the director had to say.
"Comrades, I know, the factory owes everyone half a year's wages, and I'm aware of what this sum means to you all."
"The kids are waiting for their tuition fees, the wives for rice to cook, and the elderly for medicine to stay healthy, I know, I'm aware of it all!"
"Just give me one last day, one last day, okay? Tomorrow, I will absolutely resolve all the issues!"
Zhang Hua bellowed, and just then a worker, with a look of disdain on his face, stepped out and cursed Zhang Hua, "Pah, Director Zhang, your words may sound grand, but what if you take off tomorrow?"
"Who doesn't know that your family isn't from here? You can just slap your butt and be gone, and then who will we ask for our money from?"
"No, the money must be handed over today, or else, don't even think about leaving!"
This worker immediately provoked everyone's emotions again, and just as the crowd was about to erupt, Zhang Hua roared, his eyes turning red.
"Brothers! Sisters! Pat yourselves on the chest and ask, have I, Zhang Hua, ever wronged you?"
"The factory's performance might be poor, but I, Zhang Hua, can swear on my conscience that I have not failed you! Why is there not even a little bit of trust today?"
Tears streamed down Zhang Hua's face, his heart in agony, while on the side, Wang Jianguo also stepped forward, tears in his eyes.