Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 277 Recruiting

Gao Qiqiang thought, "How much do you charge per day?"

"They said it was 16 dollars a day, but after working for a year, I didn't see anything except a little living expenses."

"Sixteen!" Gao Qiqiang exclaimed. "That's a high wage. Our skilled workers only make thirteen dollars a day, and unskilled workers only nine dollars."

"The wages are high, but it's useless without money." The big man spread his hands, "I can only find a way to go back to our county to ask for help in getting my wages."

A skinny guy came forward and said dejectedly, "I don't think it's possible in the county, since we're already out of town."

Gao Qiqiang took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Shou Zhugan, asking, "Brother, where are you from?"

Skinny Bamboo took the cigarette with a smile on his face, "We are from Daokou County, Lüzhou."

"Lüzhou, that's a bit far. Brother, to be honest, I recently set up a construction company and am looking to hire a large number of workers. If you have any ideas, you can come and see me."

"Is it possible that you're not looking for a job?" the big man said, alert. "Could it be that Boss Hong sent you here?"

He picked up Gao Qiqiang and said, "Good boy, you're trying to get close to me by offering cigarettes. If you keep doing this, will you stop paying us once we leave?"

Gao Qiqiang quickly said, "It's a misunderstanding, I really didn't lie to you."

The big man threw Gao Qiqiang to the ground and said, "Get out! Otherwise, you won't be able to leave later."

Gao Qiqiang dusted himself off and said, "Brother, I really didn't lie to you."

"Are you going to get out or not?" The big man picked up a wooden stick.

"Okay, okay." Gao Qiqiang raised his hand and said goodbye.

At this time, a middle-aged man appeared behind Gao Qiqiang, looking exhausted.

Seeing the middle-aged man, the migrant workers in the greenhouse immediately surrounded him, talking in a flurry, "How is it, Boss Xie, did you get the money?"

"Yeah, there's no money to be had."

"There's no money to be had."

"It must be time, otherwise why would Boss Xie come back so early in the morning?"

The migrant workers stared at Boss Xie's old backpack with happy expressions, as if it was New Year's Day.

The man being addressed as Boss Xie was filled with embarrassment and hesitantly said, "The boss said, wait a little longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, the migrant workers started making a noise.

"What, Boss Xie, you didn't get it back!"

"Wait, how long can we wait? We've already owed them more than a year's wages."

"Yes, Boss Xie, I'll be paid in the next few days as you said. I still need to send money back home!"

"Thank you, Boss! Could it be that the boss paid you the money but you didn't use it?"

...

"How is that possible! God knows, if I did that, the county government would skin me alive." Boss Xie explained, "I'm already pressing for your help. Don't worry, I'll definitely get your wages back. Besides, even without me, we still have the county government. Don't worry."

I came back this time to make an announcement. The boss said... we're temporarily closed and the cafeteria won't be providing meals."

The migrant workers were immediately furious.

"What? How can this be possible?"

"He doesn't pay us wages, and he doesn't provide us with food. What are we going to eat?"

"Yes!"

"Boss Xie, I don't care, just get your wages back, we're quitting!"

"I quit! I quit!"

...

The crowd was outraged, and Boss Xie was so frightened that he retreated repeatedly.

Gao Qiqiang saw his opportunity, quickly climbed to a higher place, and shouted, "Everyone, listen to me. I can provide you with food!"

Everyone's eyes turned over.

Boss Xie looked at the migrant workers and asked, "Who is this person?"

The big man replied, "I don't know. He just said he wants us to work with him. I suspect he's in cahoots with the boss and wants to trick us out of here."

"My name is Gao Qiqiang, and I'm really looking for workers. So, if you're willing to work for me, I'll pay you a daily wage: 12 yuan for skilled workers and 8 yuan for unskilled workers!"

When the migrant workers heard about the cash pay, they were immediately tempted. Although the wages were low, getting paid on the spot every day was better than anything else. Even if the pay was a little less, there would probably be people who would do it.

And even if it's a scam, the worst that can happen is that you lose one day.

Boss Xie calmed the restless workers and asked Gao Qiqiang: "We haven't received our wages yet. What will we do if we start working here?"

Gao Qiqiang smiled. "Like I said, I'll pay you every day. If you want to work, just go to work every day. If you don't want to come, you can leave at any time. Also, if anyone works a full month, I'll give them an extra ten yuan!"

He figured it out: as long as there was money, the migrant workers would definitely not stay at this construction site.

"I go!"

"I'm going, I'm going!"

...

As soon as he finished speaking, people started signing up. There were still a few months left before the Chinese New Year. If they could work on Gao Qiqiang's construction site for a while, they would have a good New Year this year.

Gao Qiqiang took out a notebook and began to write down everyone's name.

Someone asked, "Boss Gao, where is our construction site? Can we start work tomorrow?"

Gao Qiqiang explained: "The company is still under construction. It's not far from here, only a 40-minute walk away."

"So when can we start work?"

"Almost done." Gao Qiqiang memorized the number of people. "There are a total of 137 people. I will give everyone a week's worth of food. You can take care of it yourself. If you don't start work next week, I will come and pay you. If you do start work, I will notify you in advance."

Gao Qiqiang took out a thousand yuan from his pocket and shook it. The sight of real money dazzled several people's eyes.

Looking at more than a hundred pairs of eyes longing for money, Gao Qiqiang suddenly had an epiphany.

Money is such a good thing!

What is man but a slave to money?

After putting the money in Boss Xie's hand, Gao Qiqiang left the shack like the moon surrounded by stars.

……

County Sheriff's Office.

Zhou Dongkai slammed the documents onto Guo Xiangli's desk with a bang.

Guo Xiangli smiled slightly and closed the pen in his hand. "Why, did you get mad at that young man again?"

"Who said it wasn't? I think he was targeting me. Our county's agricultural work has always been lukewarm, but he picked on me, asking why the canals in several townships below have not been paved. He asked me to go down and supervise them in person. I can only return to the county when the paving is completed." Zhou Dongkai was obviously very angry, and the fat on his body kept shaking as he spoke.

"Also, there are pollution problems with several enterprises in our county. If you want me to handle it, how can I do it? Those companies are all owned by Mr. Huang. Otherwise, how could they have stayed in Jiangchang County for so many years?"

Guo Xiangli said, "Didn't you explain this to him?"

"I did, and you know what he said?"

"How to say?"

"He said he just wanted results, a solution, and didn't want any reasons. If I couldn't do it, he told me to resign."

Guo Xiangli smiled and shook his head, "He's trying to pass the problem on to you."

Zhou Dongkai gave a wry smile, "A higher-ranking official can crush someone to death."

"Then what are you going to do? Go talk to Mr. Huang?"

Zhou Dongkai snorted coldly, "What am I talking about? Even if I go, the Huang family will just stop construction for a few days. Can I really force them to move? So be it. Anyway, I don't believe he can do anything to me."

"I told you, it's not good for you to go against the boss like this. You need to put yourself in the right place."

Zhou Dongkai said indignantly, "I think he should be the one to take his place. It's fine if he just took my place, but he's still pushing it further."

Guo Xiangli frowned, feeling that Zhou Dongkai also had a hard time understanding the situation.

Now that they are here, what's the point of complaining here? You will only expose your weaknesses and give them opportunities to attack.

"Okay, you should deal with the agricultural issue as soon as possible, otherwise he'll have another opportunity to attack. As for the factory pollution, I'll talk to him and see if we can discuss a safe solution."

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