At around four o'clock in the afternoon, only 15 of the 23 families who originally agreed to come came.
Duan Mingjie was not surprised. Gu Fulan greeted them into the house and went out to cook.
Everyone sat in a circle, and Lu Yao stood on the outside with Duan Mingming and Duan Mingcheng.
Duan Mingjie looked around and said warmly.
"I'm very happy that the elders can come here, thank you."
Duan Xianchen waved his hand, "Mingjie, we are rural people, we don't need to be so particular."
Duan Mingjie smiled and said, "Okay, listen to Uncle Xianchen."
"We are all from the same village, so I won't beat around the bush and let's talk about reality. I want to ask, when we usually go to work, do we only record work points after we go to the fields, and only pay and distribute food when the time comes? "
"Mingjie, this is different. The work points are stable and we know they will be paid. But we follow you out. What if you don't give me money? Who should we talk to to reason?"
"That's right, you still have to travel such a long way."
Duan Mingjie smiled and said, "I understand everyone's concerns. My fourth uncle should have told you when he came to see you. The round trip is free of charge, including food and accommodation. It costs 30 cents a day for big workers and 15 cents a day for small workers. When others increase their prices, I will also increase your wages. To reassure you, wages will be paid every five days in the first month. Starting from the second month, wages will be paid once a month for five days. Everyone is idle at home. You have nothing to do, so why don't you come with me to the capital to have a look? If I don't pay you in five days, you can leave at any time." With that, Duan Mingjie pointed to the roof, "When you come back, you will tear down my house, bricks and other things. Take them all away and I won’t even let go of you.”
Everyone fell silent.
Duan Mingjie looked around them with a solemn expression, "I, Duan Mingjie, come from Duanjia Village. Even if I go to the capital, Duanjia Village is my root. If I take you there, I won't make any money, and I won't have the shame to come back to see the folks."
Duan Fuhai said at the right time, "Isn't that right? Everyone still doesn't understand the character of our third child. He is really responsible. Since he lets us go, he will definitely be able to make money."
"Then if we go, what will happen during the busy season? The women and children at home won't be able to finish our work."
"Don't worry, everyone. It's the busy season. If anyone wants to come back, I'll buy you a ticket." Duan Mingjie paused and then said, "To be honest, I also have a group of workers in the capital, but I still hope that our Duanjia Village Uncles, uncles and brothers can go. In my heart, Duan Mingjie, no matter how far I go, it is always towards Duanjia Village. Since I can make money, why should I help others make money but not my own family? I also hope that you can make money. When you get money, come back happily, buy new clothes and food for your children, and send them to school.”
Duan Mingjie's words touched the hearts of everyone present.
Duan Fuhai said, "Except for my daughter-in-law and grandchildren, everyone else will follow after the new year. I believe that the third child will not lie to me or everyone."
Seeing everyone fell silent, Duan Mingjie didn't push them anymore and changed the subject to talk about Duanjia Village.
Looking at Duan Mingjie milling around in the crowd, Lu Yao curled her lips.
Her man is really becoming more and more attractive.
Dozens of people went home after dinner. Duan Fuhai was a little worried, "Third brother, will they follow?"
Duan Mingjie: "I've said what needs to be said, let's go and see their choice."
You can't force this.
Duan Fuhai patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, whether they go or not, we will definitely go."
Duan Mingjie nodded.
Lu Yao said on the side, "Fourth uncle, I haven't told you yet. The medical school I applied for is to study medicine. When I go to school, I will inquire about it and see if Chengcai can be cured."
Duan Fuhai choked up and said, "Yao Yao, I'm sorry to bother you."
"No trouble. After the new year, we will take Chengcai to the best hospital in Beijing and find the best doctor. I believe it will be cured."
It was able to be cured in the previous life, and it can definitely be cured in this life too.
Duan Fuhai said hello several times.
The next day, seven or eight companies confirmed that they would go there after the New Year.
Two days later, Feng Wei came over to deliver news, saying that there were at least fifty people there.
This time, Duan Mingjie had no worries at all.
Beijing, military compound.
Zheng Qi cried loudly, "I won't marry!"
Zheng Qi never expected that her parents would ask her to marry a prodigal son who only had money!
The Xia family in the capital was a businessman. The family was rich, but they were looked down upon by the people in the capital.
Zheng Qi would have no problem marrying Xia Zhenhua, the eldest son of the Xia family.
But her parents actually asked her to marry Xia Zhenjie, the prodigal son who had affairs with countless women!
If she gets married, her life will be ruined!
Zhu Zhenyin's eyes were red and he couldn't bear it, but——
"Qiqi, your father and I have nothing to do. We really can't raise any money. You can't watch your elder brother go to jail!"
Mrs. Zheng has not yet been discharged from the hospital. Zheng Baoguo has been raising money since Zheng Wang's results came out.
Their family is now in a state of collapse. Since Zheng Lun and Zheng Wang's accidents happened one after another, everyone has seen Zheng Weiguo's attitude. Except for the Land Management Bureau, no one they are usually friends with has lent them money.
Zhu Zhenyin sold all her valuable things, plus borrowed money, and only raised 6,000, leaving 4,000 unaccounted for.
The elders of the Xia family came over after learning the news and said that as long as Zheng Qi was willing to marry their son Xia Zhenjie, they would pay a bride price of 4,000 yuan.
Even knowing that this was a trap set by Zheng Weiguo for them, they had no choice but to jump into it.
"Qiqi, even if it's for your eldest brother's future, just get married. If it doesn't work, then divorce."
Zheng Qi sat on the chair in despair, with overwhelming hatred in his heart.
"Okay, I'll marry you."
Lu Yao, it’s all because of you!
I won't make it easy for you!
The news that Duan Mingjie led people to work in the capital soon spread in the village.
Many people ridiculed him for not overestimating his abilities, but Duan Mingjie didn't care.
He cares less and less what others think now.
On the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, Duan Mingjie took Lu Yao to the county town to buy new year's goods.
As soon as the two of them left, Duan Fuqiang and Duan Fushan came over. As soon as they entered the door, they shouted, "Where's the third child!"
