PDLP Chapter 14 You even told us this kind of thing
Chapter 14 You even told us this kind of thing
"But I feel that you should clearly state the daily pay so that we can have a better understanding of it."
Upon hearing the request from the villagers of the neighboring village, Zhang Dong nodded.
"I promised you before that the pay would be higher than other mines. Now, let's discuss this issue properly..."
After sitting down and talking for a few minutes, the dozen or so villagers from other villages who were working as miners made a decision.
"Zhang Dong, right? Then I'll call you Boss Zhang Dong. Don't let your youth fool you, I feel like we click when we talk."
"I'm very satisfied that you're not stingy with us mining laborers."
The guy across from me, Da Niu, seems to be a straightforward, honest type.
After a conversation, he was completely convinced by Zhang Dong.
Zhang Dong waved his hand: "Don't call me boss. I'm younger than you. Just call me Zhang Dong or 'brother'."
"Hehe, okay, then I'll call you Brother Zhang Dong."
As he said this, Da Niu suddenly stood up.
"Anyway, I've already made up my mind. I'll work at Brother Zhang Dong's mine. They're offering us such a high salary, so what else is there to say?"
The other dozen or so people who came with Da Niu all seemed to admire him for his outspokenness and decisiveness.
Seeing that he had already agreed to work at Zhangdong's mine, they all expressed their willingness to work there as well.
Zhang Dong's classmates were quite surprised to see how capable he was, and they began to whisper among themselves.
Li Cheng's mouth gaped open in shock.
"I feel like Zhang Dong is so experienced now. Just look at how he was talking to those miners. He's not someone we can compare to."
Wu Jun nodded eagerly: "That's right. You have to understand that Zhangdong's mine was pulled out of the jaws of a tiger."
“The Zhang Dong of today is not only experienced and capable in dealing with people, but also much more courageous than us.”
"Yes, yes, I feel like they've left us in the dust."
Sun Bin, standing to the side, was also filled with emotion.
As they were whispering among themselves, they heard Zhang Dong speak again.
At this moment, Zhang Dong did not look at them, but nodded to the migrant workers from other villages: "Brothers, if you want to work for me, there is one thing I have to say beforehand, that is, you may face retaliation from Wang Jianguo."
"As for Wang Jianguo, I'm sure everyone in the surrounding villages knows what kind of person he is."
"The reason I'm telling you all this is to lay the groundwork beforehand. If you're unwilling or afraid to work for me because you're afraid of Wang Jianguo's retaliation or suppression, give me a heads-up."
Zhang Dong noticed that after he said this, the dozen or so migrant workers from other villages fell silent.
Zhang Dong's second uncle, standing nearby, was wringing his hands anxiously. He thought to himself, "Zhang Dong is really too honest. Why tell them this?"
Zhang Dong's parents, though also looking worried, still supported their son's decision. After all, that's how one should behave, and one shouldn't resort to petty tricks.
Although they were worried about their son's behavior and felt anxious for him, they completely approved of it. They believed that such matters should be made clear to the miners.
At this moment, several classmates who saw this scene reacted in different ways.
Wu Jun said, "Oh dear, Zhang Dong shouldn't have been so blunt about that."
“In business, it’s all about mixing truth and falsehood. Letting them work in the mine for a few days before we talk is better than telling them now. Even if we don’t tell them, it’s perfectly reasonable.”
Li Cheng and Sun Bin, who were standing nearby, had different opinions; they both supported Zhang Dong's approach.
“I’m telling you, Dajun, what you’re doing is not very fair. This is obvious. I feel that Zhang Dong’s actions are quite honest. Anyway, I would have done the same.”
Sun Bin, who was standing next to him, also nodded.
"Yes, on this point, I still support Zhang Dong's approach. Even if these migrant workers don't work here, they should still have the right to know. What needs to be told to them must be told."
"After all, that Wang Jianguo is no good; he might just take action against these miners..."
Several classmates were whispering among themselves, wanting to see how Zhang Dong would react.
They saw that Zhang Dong still had a smile on his face.
In fact, Zhang Dong had already considered the possible consequences when he said these words, but he did not regret it.
Seeing the miners' reaction, he turned to his mother and said, "Mom, go cook a few dishes to entertain these guys from the other village."
"Since they've come here, they're guests. Besides, they're from neighboring villages, so let them have a meal before they leave."
"Yes, yes, good son."
Now, Qin Xianglan fully supports whatever her son does.
Although she felt that her son seemed like a different person, she thought it was probably because he had grown up overnight; poor children mature early.
Qin Xianglan agreed and headed towards the kitchen, but at that moment, Da Niu, the man from the other village, stopped her.
"Sister-in-law, please cook later. I have something to do. I need to talk to Brother Zhang Dong."
Hearing that Da Niu had something to say, Qin Xianglan also stopped in her tracks.
She now wondered what else this big shot had to say.
Zhang Dong's two uncles and his classmates also looked at Da Niu.
Da Niu laughed heartily: "Brother, the fact that you told us the truth to our faces shows your honesty and moves us deeply. So we've decided to stay and work for you at your mine."
"What, what?" Zhang Dong's second uncle, Zhang Guangfei, stared wide-eyed in shock. Even if Zhang Dong told the truth, these people still wanted to stay.
Da Niu's words just now left him speechless with shock.
Wu Jun was also taken aback: "This is really unexpected."
Li Cheng sighed softly, "It was indeed a bit unexpected."
Zhang Dong's eyes were sharp, and he nodded approvingly at Da Niu and the others.
"Brother Da Niu, I didn't expect you to stay after I explained the situation. I am very grateful to you for making this decision, because I need your strong support right now."
Da Niu nodded: "Brother, we've been on tenterhooks ever since we came to your mine to work for you."
"After all, everyone in the surrounding area knows that Wang Jianguo is no good, and he has a lot of power."
"Everyone else is afraid of him, but I am not. That's why I came to your mine."
"However, I also want to see what kind of person you are, and whether you are worth our time here."
"I never expected that you would tell us something like this."