Chapter 167 Old acquaintance
"Whoever of you is willing to go with me, I will give you ten yuan each." When Mr. Lin heard what Li Luo said about "formaldehyde", he really didn't understand, but the newly made bed did need to be ventilated and dried.
He had to finish the work as quickly as possible and make more money with the gimmick of the wedding bed before the wedding.
The young people who had originally wanted to follow Qi Chenggang in shouting that they would no longer work, now could not move when they heard that Mr. Lin Erye wanted to give them money.
Ten yuan per person! This bed was made in a week at most. Ten yuan was equivalent to a month's salary for many city dwellers. Not only could you buy half a pound of meat, but even three pounds of meat.
However, that group of young people were still loyal. After looking at Qi Chenggang a few times, they felt a little uneasy again.
"It doesn't matter. The strike is my own choice. If you think you can keep this job, then stay. I plan to leave. There is no room for me here anymore."
Qi Chenggang knew very well that once he started to talk about a strike, no matter whether he succeeded or not, in the end he would be kicked out of the team as the troublemaker, because this leader was like a time bomb, and as long as one person was not satisfied, it would easily cause problems for the whole team.
Once he can get these people united as one, he, as the backbone, can take charge of many things. But if he leaves, the remaining people will become scattered, and if they want to go on strike again in the future, there will always be ways to disintegrate them.
Just like the current situation, Mr. Lin only offered a small amount of money, and the person who was originally clamoring the loudest also stopped. Except for Qi Chenggang who still stood firm in his idea, everyone else planned to accept the ten yuan.
"Old Qi, you have to think carefully. You have a wife to support at home. You used to run a furniture factory. If it hadn't gone bankrupt recently, you wouldn't have to suffer here." A young man next to him spoke up for Qi Chenggang.
Qi Chenggang felt a little jealous, thinking about his wife. She had been wandering around since she followed him. Although he had made a lot of money and even opened a clothing store for her at home in the past two years, he could clearly feel that his wife was not happy at all.
He knew that his wife didn't care at all about how much money he could make, she just wanted to be with him and be by his side, but he was a man and had to make money to support the family.
What if his wife wants to have a baby in the future? He can't let his wife and child suffer, right? Now he has nothing and his wife is responsible for all the expenses. He really feels guilty.
"Qi Chenggang, you know the types of wood. Can I hire you as my consultant? I don't know much about making beds, but I can offer you a salary of 30 yuan. As long as my beds are of good quality, I can advance you a deposit of 10 yuan." Li Luo saw that Qi Chenggang was an honest man. He seemed to be very family-oriented and he knew about wood. She could be assured of the quality of the beds he made.
Originally, Li Luo was worried that her second grandfather would fool her with fake wood. Although this was not fake wood, if Qi Chenggang had not reminded her, she would probably have received a bed that was infested with insects.
Now that Qi Chenggang doesn't plan to work here anymore, why not just hire him as a supervisor and pay him a salary? Isn't this a lot more cost-effective than worrying about it all by herself?
In addition, Qi Chenggang used to work in a furniture factory, so he knew exactly which styles of Simmons beds were popular.
Qi Chenggang was originally feeling discouraged, but he didn't expect that now, God has given him a chance to make money without doing anything. He can earn 30 yuan a week without having to do anything. This job is feasible.
However, Qi Chenggang did not show too much emotion, but said that he would think about it. The young people around him looked expectantly, hoping that Qi Chenggang would agree to it. After all, there were not many people who could be appreciated by the boss.
The simple-minded boy who said his mother gave him half a pound of meat ran to Li Luo and said, "Miss, you look so dressed that you don't look like you are from the village. Are you related to Mr. Lin? If Brother Qi doesn't want to take this job, what do you think of me? I don't want thirty yuan from you, only fifteen yuan, and I can supervise the work and I guarantee you will be satisfied."
Hearing this, Qi Chenggang couldn't help but feel secretly annoyed and regretful that he had said he would hesitate. In his heart, he hoped that Li Luo would choose him, but it was obvious that if he compared three options, he would definitely not be the one chosen.
"That's not necessary. I want a Simmons style that has never been seen on the market. You need to provide me with the design. If I am not satisfied, the cooperation will end."
At this point, the young man who was originally thinking about it suddenly became discouraged. He hadn't even mastered the technology yet, so how could he possibly draw a design? And he had to satisfy the other party, which he couldn't do.
Hearing this, Qi Chenggang no longer hesitated: "I can draw the design, and I will give you a few manuscripts tomorrow. If you like any of them, I will give it to Mr. Lin and let him make it." When Qi Chenggang said this, he was full of confidence.
"Second Grandpa, do you think it's okay? I don't know much about wood, so I wanted Mr. Qi to give me an appraisal. But don't worry, I won't give you a penny less of the money I owe you." Li Luo said to Second Grandpa Lin with a sweet smile.
Mr. Lin did not expect that things would develop to this extent. Not only was Qi Chenggang not driven away, but he was transformed into the person who supervised him. Originally, he had more room for maneuver, but now even the drawings had to be drawn by Qi Chenggang.
It is impossible to say that Master Lin has no resentment in his heart, but with Li Luo standing here, he can't say anything unpleasant. He can only swallow the loss in silence. Although the money he earns is less, it is not to the point of losing everything.
Seeing that Mr. Lin Er agreed, Li Luo also nodded to Qi Chenggang: "I hope I can see the design drawings early tomorrow. After selecting them, I can start to build them."
Qi Chenggang also nodded: "Then I will bring a tape measure tomorrow to measure the distance for Miss Li, and try to make a reasonable, comfortable, and elegant bed."
Qi Chenggang also had his own ideas in mind. If Li Luo's bed turned out well, he could take a few photos and keep them, which he could use for publicity later. By then, he could make a lot of money just by selling the design drawings.
So when he watched Li Luo leave, there was an undisguised burning sensation in his eyes.
Now, Mr. Lin, who originally had resentment towards Qi Chenggang in his heart, could no longer complain about Qi Chenggang. He pulled Qi Chenggang aside and let others continue working.
Master Lin said softly and in a flattering tone: "Chenggang, can you please turn a blind eye to the design and the wood? After the deal is done, I will give you another five dollars of the profit."