GBP Chapter 144 Make a little money before leaving
Chapter 144 Make a little money before leaving
The craftsmen who built the house also arrived. Lin Cai asked Gu Dachui and the others to move all the things that needed to be moved out of the house to the temporary shed next door.
A temporary dwelling has been set up over there, and all the things in the house have been moved there. She and Huani will stay at the Lin family's house at night.
Gu Dachui and Ershi stayed in the makeshift accommodation that had been set up that night, keeping an eye on their belongings.
The Gu family is building a new house. They're making a lot of noise, cutting wood and hiring workers. Everyone in the next village knows about it.
When they heard that they could work in the Gu family building houses for 15 coins a day, plus lunch, everyone was eager to try it.
When the village chief approached them, they agreed without hesitation. It was a steal! Fifteen coins a day, a total of 450 coins a month. How could they possibly pass up such a good deal?
But when the village chief told them that they could come along, he couldn't guarantee they would be left behind to work.
Whether they can stay or not depends on Lin Cai's approval; they can only stay if Lin Cai agrees.
Hearing this, no one objected, and they all followed the village chief to the Gu family's house.
When Lin Cai saw the village chief arriving with his men, she asked Huani to bring out paper and pens.
Since we need to keep people to work, we must register them. Only after registering them can we settle their wages later.
But when Lin Cai was interviewing the sixth person, she kicked that person out.
The man was indignant and glared angrily at Lin Cai: "I'm not convinced! Why don't you want me?"
“I’m strong and smart. I’ve built houses for people before. Someone like me is considered a master craftsman. Why don’t you want me?”
"The craftsmen in town earn thirty coins a day, but you only charge fifteen. I'm already grateful that I can work here..."
The man speaking had dark skin and looked like he often worked in the fields, but apart from being excessively greasy, there wasn't a single callus on his hands.
He claimed to be a master craftsman, the kind that others couldn't hire even if they asked him, but Lin Cai didn't buy it at all and interrupted him directly.
"You can go find someone who will pay you thirty coins a day. I don't have any money here, so I can't give you thirty."
After saying that, he called out to the back, "Next."
But this person wouldn't leave at all; he stood in front, blocking the people behind him, determined to get an explanation from Lin Cai.
Just as things were about to escalate, the village chief immediately approached: "Gu Changgen, what are you doing? Have you forgotten what you promised me?"
“Village chief, I haven’t forgotten. It’s not that I want to cause trouble, it’s just that this little wench is making me unhappy every time she comes to me.”
"Gu Changgen, speak properly to me. I told you when I came here that it was up to you whether or not to keep the Lin family girl."
"You all agreed to this when you came with me, so why are you changing your mind now that we're here?"
"If I had known you were like this, I shouldn't have spoken up for you with Lin, and I shouldn't have brought you here."
"The Gu family needs to build a house, so of course they'll look for people they need. What's the point of hiring people they don't need?"
"Are you going to hire someone to eat their food and spend their money? If it were you, would you be willing to hire someone you don't need to eat for free and collect wages for nothing?"
Gu Changgen didn't like what the village chief said and immediately said, "Village chief, how can you say that?"
“It’s not like I can’t do anything. I’ve built houses for people before, so it’s no exaggeration to say that I’m a master craftsman.”
"But this Gu family woman not only wanted to kick me out, but also said those things to provoke me. How can I swallow this insult?"
Gu Changgen's words sounded as if he had suffered a great injustice. Someone in the crowd who recognized Gu Changgen and knew his character commented on it.
"Changgen, I think you should go back. Don't delay the people behind you."
The speaker was an old man. He wasn't there to apply for a job; he was there to watch the spectacle. His son was in the application line, and he hoped his son would be hired.
Upon hearing this, Gu Changgen glared at the old man who had spoken and said, "You old geezer, shut up! If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
He kept talking, which was impolite to the elderly person, and it seemed like the elderly person knew him.
How can you expect someone with such poor character to work reliably?
Lin Cai has her reasons for not keeping such people. What if such people were to stay and slack off at work, causing problems that affect other workers?
Rather than creating a future problem, it's better to eliminate it altogether. Without that unreliable person, everyone else will be safer.
The village chief also disliked Gu Changgen. He frowned and looked at Gu Changgen: "Gu Changgen, I've told you everything I need to say. If you still won't listen, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
The village chief was being blunt, but Gu Changgen wasn't afraid at all. He was determined to stay here. He couldn't let such a good opportunity—15 coins a day—go by force.
Immediately afterwards, in full view of everyone, he pounced on her and snatched the calligraphy brush from her hand.
Caught off guard, Lin Cai was almost caught red-handed. If Gu Zhan hadn't suddenly appeared and kicked Gu Changgen, she would have been caught red-handed.
This person has probably already scratched Lin Cai's hands raw.
After being kicked out, Gu Changgen clutched his stomach and simply refused to get up, lying on the ground rolling around and wailing.
"Ouch, it hurts so much! My stomach's been ripped open, my intestines' been torn apart! I'm about to be kicked to death! It hurts so much... Help! Someone's going to kick me to death here..."
People around him made way, leaving a large empty space in the middle. Gu Changgen lay on that spot, clutching his stomach, and refused to get up.
The village chief was so angry at the sight that he felt dizzy. He should have been more careful when he brought his men here, otherwise why would he have brought this scoundrel here!
Those around him saw Gu Changgen lying on the ground throwing a tantrum, and they all knew that he was definitely faking it.
When people saw his appearance, they started pointing and whispering about him, but Gu Changgen didn't care at all.
Since he can't stay and work for the Gu family anyway, he can't just leave empty-handed.
So, are you trying to grab something before you leave?
The idea was nice, but reality was a bit cruel!
He was still howling and didn't notice that the people around him had retreated even further. After they retreated, Scarface appeared in the open space.
He held a kitchen knife in his hand, staring expressionlessly at Gu Changgen, who was clutching his stomach and writhing on the ground.