Facing the foreman's accusations, Li Guan showed no remorse. Instead, he said, "Don't speak nonsense. When did I ever say our company wouldn't settle your wages?"
"The real estate market is sluggish, and our company is also short on cash!"
"So, can't you understand our situation? Why do you have to make such a scene?"
The foreman said indignantly, "Don't feed me that garbage. I've already inquired. The client paid your company the last installment of the project funds long ago. You even bought a new car worth two million!"
"Now you're telling me you have no money? Aren't you playing us for fools?"
"I don't care about anything else. In short, I must see the money today, or I won't leave here!"
Hearing the foreman's words, Li Guan's expression finally changed slightly.
But he quickly regained his composure and said, "Who told you that? That's all rumors!"
"Did the client pay us? Don't spout nonsense here!"
The foreman angrily retorted, "Are you still trying to lie to us?"
"Then tell me, if the client didn't pay you, where did you buy your new car from?"
"You said you had no money, yet you could afford such a nice car?"
Li Guan replied, "You're being unreasonable. I run a company, can't I even buy a car?"
"The project funds here haven't come through, but other projects have brought in money. I used the money from there to buy the car. What's the problem with that?"
"Regardless, we have to take things one by one, right? If we use the project funds from other projects to settle your accounts, wouldn't that be chaotic?"
Hearing Li Guan's explanation, Wu Tian had to admit that this guy had a talent for lying.
With such nonchalance, he had managed to distance himself from the money issue.
The foreman was also taken aback by Li Guan's words, and his agitation subsided considerably.
He then asked, "The problem is, we have no money! We worked for you, and the money should have arrived, right?"
Li Guan smiled and said, "Didn't I just tell you? If your project's client doesn't pay us, what can we do?"
"You're looking for the wrong person. If you want money, go to the client. Why are you bothering us?"
The foreman was a rural man and couldn't understand Li Guan's tactics.
So, upon hearing Li Guan's words, he became a bit confused, thinking, "Could it be that I've really targeted the wrong person?"
He looked at the migrant workers and said, "Fellow workers, it seems we might have the wrong person. Shall we go back to the project office to sit?"
Seeing that the foreman had fallen for his trick, Li Guan couldn't help but show a triumphant smile. "That's right. Why are you bothering us? We are also victims!"
"So, if you want to cause trouble, go to the client and make a fuss. I support you in making a fuss!"
"After all, the more fiercely you make a fuss, the faster we'll get the payment, won't we?"
He thought his few words would be enough to get rid of them, but to his surprise, the workers didn't buy it at all. Instead, they said with dissatisfaction, "We haven't seen the money yet, so how can we leave?"
"Yeah, we're just here to get our money. How the money went to them has nothing to do with us!"
"Besides, you received news that the project funds had arrived. Are you just going to believe whatever he says? Aren't you a big fool?"
These words from the workers suddenly jolted the foreman awake.
He thought, "Yes, how could I have been so foolish? I know what kind of people these construction people are, don't I?"
Therefore, he adjusted his attitude and glared at Li Guan again, saying, "You've heard what my fellow workers said. In short, we must see the money today!"
"As long as you don't give us our money, we will sit here!"
"When we all starve to death here, I'll see how you plan to deal with the aftermath!"
Li Guan, who had been showing a smug smile, immediately froze when this sudden reversal occurred.
He gritted his teeth secretly, and his expression quickly turned unpleasant. "I've already made myself clear. Do you still want to waste my time with these nonsensical words?"
"I'll tell you one last time. There are no project funds, and I can't conjure something out of nothing. So, you'd better leave quickly."
"If you refuse to leave, then don't blame me for resorting to special measures!"
These workers who came to claim their wages were already filled with anger. Seeing Li Guan dare to speak such words, their fury erupted.
They shouted, "What do you mean by that? You owe us money, and you're threatening us?"
"We're telling you, your threats are useless. We've worked hard, and we deserve to see our money!"
"If you have the guts, kill us today, or we will never give up!"
"Give me back my hard-earned money! Give me back my blood and sweat money!"
The workers' momentum grew stronger and stronger. For a moment, the square was once again filled with impassioned accusations.
Li Guan, annoyed by them, couldn't help but roar, "All of you, shut up!"
"I've already given you a chance. Do you still want to argue with me?"
"Fine, since you like playing games with me so much, alright, I'll play with you slowly!"
As he spoke the last words, he smashed the loudspeaker to the ground, shattering it into pieces.
At the same time, the sound of dense footsteps began to echo.
Dark figures filed out from behind Li Guan, gradually filling the steps.
These were all tall, burly men.
They were dressed in suits and wore sunglasses, exuding an imposing aura. Standing there, they looked like rows of black walls, exuding an oppressive presence.
Li Guan walked out from among these men, a sinister smile on his face. "You're causing such a scene here, do you really think we have no one?"
"Let me tell you, we have plenty of people here, especially those who deal with malicious wage claimants!"
"If you don't want to get beaten, get out now!"
"I don't care if you live or die. All I know is, whoever dares to annoy me, I'll deal with them as I see fit!"
Upon witnessing such a fierce display, the workers were immediately silenced.
Their faces turned stiff, and fear flickered in their eyes.
The foreman said with grief and indignation, "You! How can you do this! Do you have any regard for the law! You are defying national law!"
"With so many people watching, you dare to do this. You, you are simply not human!"