Lin Wanwan was instantly surrounded by them, and the situation spiraled out of control.
Eldest Sister Xie Lan was terrified, but she still shielded Lin Wanwan, worried that she would be harmed by these people.
"Everyone, please calm down. Let's talk things through. Whatever you want, wait until Xiao Sui gets back. Wanwan doesn't know anything."
"She doesn't know? Xie Sui dotes on her like his own eyes, how could she not know? Xie Lan, you get more money every month, so of course you're not worried."
Xie Lan said anxiously, "I don't! It's the same for all of you. I still have debts to repay. How could I possibly take advantage of my brother! Don't spread rumors. Even if you want a raise, you can't do this!
We're all villagers. Even if you quit, we'll still see each other. Don't argue, let's talk properly."
Yang Yumei was the most energetic, pushing Xie Lan. "So what if we see each other? That's because your family is guilty, exploiting our labor. Just like exploitative landlords, our hearts are not black-hearted, what are we afraid of?
You say we shouldn't work, and we won't? Today, we've all agreed. If you don't satisfy us, no one will work for your family. Let's see how he makes money!"
People are selfish. Even Cai Jinhua, who had always supported Xie Sui, hesitated and did not help Lin Wanwan. She thought, if they made a fuss, and they could indeed get a two-yuan raise, she would also benefit.
Lin Wanwan held Xie Lan's arm and pushed Yang Yumei at the same time. "What are you doing? Do you dare to lay hands on me? If my eldest sister loses a single strand of hair, Xie Sui will not let you off."
"Who laid hands on anyone? I just pushed her a little!"
"Why did you push my eldest sister? Can you take responsibility if she gets hurt? Yang Yumei, I've tolerated you for a long time. If you're determined to court death today, I'll make things clear to you."
"You're usually lazy and sneaky. For Zhang Wenfeng's sake, I haven't bothered with you. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Lin Wanwan then looked at everyone and said, "Who said they don't want to work anymore? Step forward. I'll pay you your wages now. Our humble abode can't accommodate you great deities. Go home and farm!"
When Lin Wanwan said this, everyone panicked. They didn't really want to quit; they just wanted to take the opportunity to demand a raise.
For farming families, where else could they find work that paid them to earn money right at their doorstep? Fifteen yuan a month was enough for their daily expenses, and the work wasn't tiring. Many people wished they had the chance to work here.
Cai Jinhua said, "Wanwan, don't say that. We didn't say we wouldn't work!"
Yang Yumei said, "That's right. Your family makes so much money? What's wrong with sharing some with us? Are you going to be comfortable wearing fancy clothes yourself?"
Lin Wanwan sneered, "Why shouldn't I be comfortable? My man earns money, and he's happy to spend it on me. I'm not stealing or robbing, so who am I wronging?
You only see us making money, but do you see how much we spend?
I won't hide it from you. This dried peach business in the summer is losing money. If it weren't for the ice cream factory in the county supporting us, you would have been unemployed long ago.
Yang Yumei, stop making trouble. Aren't you just jealous that my family is making money? If you have the ability, go and make money yourself. No one is stopping you!"
Yang Yumei pointed at her. "You said it yourself. My family also sells canned goods and dried fruits. Don't say I'm stealing your business or that I'm being unscrupulous."
Lin Wanwan: "You've finally shown your true colors. Sell whatever you want, I won't interfere. But let me be clear, once you step out of this door, it won't be so easy to come back."