Chapter 891 Hard Steel
Chen Yang waved to the people behind him, and the Heavenly Medical Hall personnel immediately placed the prepared cash in front of everyone.
Millions in cash were piled up like a small mountain. Seeing so much cash, many people's breathing quickened.
If Chen Yang hadn't had many guards around him, they might have dared to snatch the money away.
"I know that your workplaces are all within the urban areas, and your living and accommodation conditions should be good. Given that the village currently doesn't have such good working conditions, those who agree to join this renovation project will receive an additional subsidy on top of their normal wages."
"As for what kind of accommodation you will have, for now, it's likely to be tents, but there will definitely be heating equipment."
"Those who wish to stay, please come here to register. We need to get a headcount so we can prepare tents and cooking equipment."
"If you wish to leave, I can arrange transport to take you away."
When everyone heard that they would receive a subsidy in addition to their wages if they stayed to work, although they didn't know the exact amount of the subsidy, it was likely to be substantial if they were willing to double the workload.
For many of them, even without a subsidy, they would have been willing to stay.
While Haoneng Construction Group sounded like a very good job, in reality, it wasn't. Regardless of any subsidies within Haoneng Construction Group, they weren't entitled to any.
They hadn't even signed a proper labor contract with Haoneng Construction Group.
As for accommodation, that was even less to be said. If it weren't for Zhou Yuzheng fighting for them, they might not have even had dormitories.
Now that Chen Yang was offering so many benefits, making money was making money, wherever it was.
Since they were all working together anyway, staying here would mean earning more money. Although it was further from home, most of them had left their homes in search of work, so this wasn't an insurmountable obstacle.
Instantly, everyone's enthusiasm was ignited: "I want to register, I want to stay!"
"I want to stay too! I'm a carpenter!"
"Who's pushing me?"
"Slow down, slow down, you're stepping on my foot."
Chen Yang watched the crowded masses and quickly asked the Heavenly Medical Hall personnel to restore order.
More than an hour later, the Heavenly Medical Hall personnel delivered the complete registration list to Chen Yang.
"Everyone is willing to stay, but some also want to go back to prepare some change of clothes and such."
Chen Yang nodded with great satisfaction after hearing the report.
However, Chen Yang felt that it was unnecessary for these people to go back, as it would take up a considerable amount of time.
"Ask if there is anyone in charge of logistics. Have them escort someone to the city. All living supplies must be arranged before dark today."
"Food, clothing, housing, and transportation – we should handle as much as possible to minimize their expenses in these areas."
After everyone had left, Chen Yang continued his research.
Outside and inside the village, things were already bustling with activity.
With hundreds of people working in the village, a rough estimate suggested that quite a few things would need to be purchased in the city.
People from the Heavenly Medical Hall, the construction team, and the village, a total of nearly ten vehicles, set off.
When everyone heard that Chen Yang was even going to procure clothes and bedding uniformly, their hearts were warmed.
They had followed many projects, and even Zhou Yuzheng, who had treated them the best, had never taken such an action.
"This Boss Chen is truly kind-hearted! Have you heard the villagers talk? The reason they are building a winery here is so that the people of this village can have a job."
"Yes! I didn't quite believe it when I first heard about it, but now that I think about it, if it weren't for the villagers, why would they build the winery in such a remote location?"
"Hey! That's not all! We people are only staying to repair this factory, what a joke! If it's just a simple renovation of the factory, wouldn't it be done in a few days? Now they're buying tents and preparing bedding, do you know why?"
"I know, I know, it's for road construction!"
"I heard that the group that went out this morning went to prepare living supplies for us, and also to prepare engineering equipment and building materials. This must be a considerable amount of money, right?"
At this moment, everyone saw a large number of people arriving in the village.
These people were carrying various baskets, and some even carried sacks.
The construction team members looked a bit puzzled at this scene.
The leader of the villagers was Grandpa Fan, and behind him, a donkey cart was loaded with a huge iron bucket.
"Young fellows, it's time to eat!" Grandpa Fan's voice was extremely loud. Some of the construction workers who were huddled together sleeping were immediately awakened.
The construction team had arrived at the village several hours ago. Although they hadn't started working yet, the weather was cold, and they had been exposed to the wind, making them tired and hungry.
They were waiting for the people who had gone to procure supplies to return before they would start cooking.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the procurement team left, the villagers came to bring them food!
"Quick, quick, it's all hot! We have steamed buns and stewed pork with cabbage, and you can eat as much as you want!"
As Grandpa Fan spoke, he lifted the coarse cloth behind the large bucket, revealing neatly arranged bowls and chopsticks.
In the baskets of the other villagers were steamed buns and basins of hot dishes.
"There's also coarse grain porridge to drink after you're done!"
As the construction workers smelled the aroma wafting over, they pounced on the villagers like wolves.
Grandpa Fan watched the young men's eating habits and hurriedly reminded them, "Eat slowly, eat slowly! There's more if you're not full!"
Just now, when the villagers learned that the construction team members hadn't eaten yet, they discussed it and immediately brought out all the stored food from their homes.
Although there had been some misunderstandings earlier, the misunderstandings had now been resolved. The construction team was going to repair the factory and roads for the village, so the villagers naturally wouldn't be stingy.
That evening, Liu Ran and Su Ya, who had just returned to Qingzhou City, also learned about Chen Yang's arrangements in the village.
Su Ya said somewhat helplessly, "Haoneng Construction Group is no ordinary large company! It's not only a Zhou family industry but also a leading enterprise in the region. If Chen Yang directly poaches their people like this, there might be big problems. We should have Chen Yang send more security personnel!"
Su Ya had investigated all of the Zhou family's industries when she first learned that Chen Yang was going to deal with them.
Haoneng Construction Group belonged to the Zhou family's industries, but many local enterprises were also involved. Therefore, even if they were going to confront the Zhou family, they shouldn't have targeted Haoneng Construction Group!