Chapter 963: Placement of Female Workers

Officer Peng was arrested because of her and might even be sued and dismissed from his post. His family and relatives would definitely make a big fuss.

She wasn't afraid of their trouble, but she couldn't let her son fall into danger.

This is the only blood between her and her husband, and she must protect her son.

After the incident with Officer Peng was over and the Peng family calmed down, she would go back to pack her things... Anyway, she had brought all the valuables with her, and the rest would be fine even if the Peng family rushed in and smashed them.

"Okay, but you have to give me a reason." Qin Xiaomi said.

Widow Peng said, "A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and the weak should know how to temporarily avoid the sharp edge."

"That makes perfect sense. Okay, I'll do as you say." Qin Xiaomi then addressed Hutou Town's clerk Fan and village chief Peng, "As you've all heard, Peng Su and her son won't be returning to Hutou Town for the time being. I'd appreciate your help in looking after their home there."

"If the county government needs Mrs. Peng Su to appear in court, our workshop will send someone to accompany her. They will not go anywhere or meet anyone alone. If anyone wants to see them, please come directly to the herbal medicine workshop and ask for an audience."

In short, the herbal medicine shop will support the female workers to the end!

Mrs. Peng Su was so moved that her mouth moved and she almost cried again... Ever since her husband passed away, she had never felt the support and protection of others.

"Thank you, boss." Mrs. Peng Su bowed to Qin Xiaomi to express her gratitude.

Qin Xiaomi: "No need to thank me, I will naturally protect my workers."

But workers cannot bully others by taking advantage of their power. If a worker uses the Qin family's name to bully others, he will be fired from the workshop at best, and reported to the authorities for prosecution at worst!

Village Chief Peng was reluctant and tried to negotiate, "Master Qin, Peng Su's husband is also a member of our Peng family, and a very promising one. We have always loved him very much and will never let his wife and children suffer because of the Peng consul. Master Qin, please let Peng Su return with us."

Otherwise, how would outsiders view the Peng family of Hutou Town?

Qin Xiaomi refused: "No, no discussion."

Village Chief Peng choked.

Fan Lao Tongsheng said, "Village Chief Peng, go back."

There is no point in talking nonsense now. Only by taking action to protect Peng Su and her son can this feud be resolved.

For the sake of her son, Mrs. Peng Su said to Village Chief Peng, "Don't worry, Village Chief, we will always be members of the Peng family. We will always remember the kindness of the Peng family and will never do anything to damage their reputation."

Uh-huh!

Outside the house, Officer Peng heard this and shouted angrily: You are making a big deal about me taking advantage of you, which is damaging the reputation of the Peng family. You should admit your mistake immediately and make a small matter disappear!

After two bangs, Officer Peng curled up on the ground in pain. He looked up at the soldiers who were beating him, and the soldiers were seeing double.

The soldiers scolded him: "You only know how to bully orphans and widows. If you have the guts, go fight the enemy. Bah, you have a little power and you only think about doing those immoral things!"

"Mmmm!" Officer Peng yelled, unconvinced... What had happened to me? Knocking on a widow's door, taking advantage of her, what village doesn't have this kind of thing? Everyone does it, so why are they arresting me?!

Bang bang, you don’t repent, two more punches.

Qin Liupo, who was watching the show, felt so sorry for him that she advised, "Hey, you better behave yourself, or you'll only get beaten up endlessly. The one beating you is a real soldier in the camp, and it's useless even if you sue the government!"

The young soldier was so frightened that he quickly corrected her: "Old Madam Qin Liu, he did something wrong, so I was ordered to beat him. I am called to punish evil and promote good."

Qin Liupo: "Tsk, you have a lot to worry about. Hey, your Captain Zhong will not leave in the future? Will he be stationed in our Baofu County? Then is he the new county lieutenant of our Baofu County..."

Qin Liupo kept talking, trying to find out Zhong Baihu's background.

The soldier shut up, regretting what he had said just now. Annoyed by Qin Liupo's questions, he kicked Officer Peng to vent his anger.

Officer Peng was in so much pain that he almost fainted. Fortunately, Mr. Fan and others came out and took him over, saving him from his suffering.

"Boss Qin is a kind and righteous man. Please rest assured, Boss Qin, on the day of construction, the women we choose to visit must be people of high moral character and respect, and have good intentions towards women. We will never allow those who are jealous of women to visit." Old Student Fan promised.

Because workers from other towns needed accommodation, in order to stop people from gossiping, Qin Xiaomi allowed two family members of each worker and five prestigious elders from each town to visit the accommodation house.

However, Qin Xiaomi also made a statement: "This visit is only this one time. And after this visit, if any bad rumors about the female workers spread, the herbal medicine workshop will report them to the authorities. Those who spread the rumors will be jailed, and no one's pleas will be effective. I hope everyone understands this."

"Don't worry, Mr. Qin, we will definitely spread the word." Old Scholar Fan, Clan Leader Han, Scrivener Xu, and other staff from the Silifang in the town all promised.

Dangdang Dangdang!

"Everyone, come on, I'll take you to find Master Lu." Uncle Qin called out, urging: "Run! If you're slow, Master Lu will run away!"

While the matter of Widow Peng was being discussed in the signing room, Master Lu quietly slipped away, as he did not want to be stopped by people from other towns and asked to talk to him about the town school quota.

Uncle Qin had anticipated this and sent Zhu Xuemo, Shiqiu kid, and Mo's grandson to surround him. No matter what Master Lu said, they would not let him leave.

"Hey, I found it. Master Lu is right in front. Everyone, go find him and talk to him!" Uncle Qin shouted, throwing all the troublemakers to Master Lu to deal with.

Master Lu's face turned green, but he still had to smile and say to Master Fan and the others, "The number of places in the town school is limited, but I will definitely help convey their request to the county magistrate. Don't be too anxious, go back and wait for news."

Without waiting for Old Master Fan and the others to object, he immediately brought up the matter of trial planting high-yield potato seeds: "This matter is being handled by Master Jing and the students, and the county government cannot interfere... So, I will take you to Captain Tang's camp to visit Master Jing. Whether you can see him or not depends on what Master Jing wants."

This is an excuse.

But this is the only chance for these kids from other towns to come into contact with famous people, so they have to give it a try.

"Thank you, sir. Please lead the way."

Master Lu smiled and took them away.

As for the workers from other towns, the village chief led them to gather at the sentry camp outside the town first. After they met with Master Jing, he would take everyone back home.

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Inside the contract signing room, Qin Mei advanced wages to a worker from a financially struggling family: "Shan Xinye, you urgently need money for your mother's medical treatment, so you need an advance of three months' fixed wages, nine hundred wen per month, a total of two taels and seven qian of silver. When the wages are settled next month, if the wages exceed nine hundred wen, the herbal medicine shop will pay the remaining balance."

After Qin Mei finished speaking, she asked her, "Did you understand? If you don't understand, ask. If you do understand, please sign and put your fingerprint on the 'Advance Wage Book'."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, manager, and thank you, boss." Shan Xinye was very happy. He pressed his fingerprint and asked Qin Mei to sign on his behalf.

"Hold the money...next one." Qin Mei shouted.

After Shan Xinye successfully received an advance on his wages, sixteen workers from financially disadvantaged families also signed up for an advance on their wages.

After asking the Silifang where they were and confirming that they were not lying, Qin Xiaomi nodded and agreed.

The advance may be three months at most or half a month's wages at least.

More than a dozen workers were so happy that their eyes turned red. They expressed their gratitude many times and then hurried away to gather at the gate of the herbal medicine shop.

Madam Yao also followed Peng Su to the gate to pick up Peng Su's son.

"Jianxin greets Manager Yao. Thank you for arranging accommodation for us." After listening to his mother's introduction, six-year-old Peng Jianxin happily thanked Mrs. Yao.