sbdcsierra Chapter 322 The model student gets rich unexpectedly, 2 yuan in cash is thrown in his face.
Chapter 322 The model student gets rich unexpectedly, 2 yuan in cash is thrown in his face.
All eyes turned to that inconspicuous corner at the very front of the line.
A hunched-over, dark-skinned man who looked much older than his actual age stood there awkwardly.
It was Jiang Mancang.
The gray short-sleeved shirt he was wearing was so faded from washing that its original color was no longer visible. The cuffs and collar were worn out, and there were still a few patches of yellow mud stuck to it, which he had just brought out of the greenhouse.
Upon hearing his name, Jiang Mancang trembled, his wrinkled face filled with disbelief.
He subconsciously rubbed his calloused and cracked hands vigorously on his patched trousers, as if trying to scrub away all the dirt and grime.
"Uncle Mancang, it's your turn! Hurry up and go up!"
Someone next to him gave him a push.
Jiang Mancang then seemed to wake from a dream, and with somewhat weak steps, he walked step by step to the mountain of money that was even taller than himself.
He didn't even dare to look up at Jiang Chen, but just kept his head down, staring at his toes, his heart pounding like a rabbit's.
This month, he really gave it his all.
I get up before dawn to help move cement at the construction site, and work until the sun is high in the sky.
After a quick bite of lunch, I plunged back into the sweltering, steamy strawberry greenhouse to weed and prune, working for another afternoon.
While everyone else went home to rest in the evening, he voluntarily stayed behind to help inspect and maintain the newly installed irrigation pipes.
In one month, he did the work of almost three strong laborers by himself.
But he dared not have too much hope.
I used to work odd jobs outside, and even if I worked myself to the bone for a month, I would only make three or four thousand yuan.
Although the work was more tiring this time, I heard from the villagers that Chenzi paid more.
He was calculating in his mind that he should be able to earn eight thousand this month because he had a lot of working hours. If Chenzi was even more generous and gave him ten thousand, he would be extremely grateful!
This 10,000 yuan is enough to buy a new TV for the family, buy some new cloth for my wife to make clothes, and the rest can be used as living expenses for my son who is in college...
Just as Jiang Mancang was lost in thought, the accountant finished checking the attendance sheet in his hand and raised his voice again.
"Jiang Mancang, in May, worked 320 hours at the construction site and 280 hours at the greenhouse, with no lateness, no early departures, and no absences!"
"After calculation, the basic salary is 15,000 yuan!"
"Whoosh—!"
As soon as the number was announced, a chorus of envious exclamations immediately rose from the crowd.
Fifteen thousand a month!
This is more than many white-collar workers in the city earn!
Jiang Mancang was so excited that he trembled all over, and his eyes instantly turned red.
Fifteen thousand! Five thousand more than he expected!
He nodded repeatedly, his mouth trembling as he said, "That's enough, that's enough! Thank you, Brother Chen! Thank you..."
He was about to go forward to collect the money and then hurry home to tell his wife the good news.
But just then, a hand reached out and stopped him.
It's Jiang Chen.
"Uncle Mancang, don't worry."
Jiang Chen's voice was calm.
He walked around the table and stood in front of the mountain of money.
Under the puzzled gazes of the entire village, Jiang Chen stretched out his hands and lifted a thick stack of things directly from the top of Qian Mountain!
One stack, two stacks, five stacks, ten stacks...
Twenty stacks in total!
Each stack contained ten thousand yuan, neatly sealed with bank seals, so brand new they were almost dazzling!
Two hundred thousand!
Jiang Chen, carrying the heavy sum of 200,000 yuan in cash, walked back to Jiang Mancang.
He didn't say anything unnecessary.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, he slammed the huge sum of 200,000 yuan onto the table in front of Jiang Mancang with a loud "bang"!
The table made a dull thud.
Those twenty stacks of red banknotes, like twenty thick red bricks, formed a small wall.
This was even more shocking to the entire audience than when Jiang Gundao was kicked away earlier!
Everyone is stupid.
Jiang Chen looked at the dumbfounded Jiang Mancang, picked up the microphone, and his voice resounded throughout the venue.
"Everyone probably thinks that Uncle Mancang's monthly salary of 15,000 yuan is already very high."
"But I tell you, it's not enough! Far from enough!"
"This 200,000," Jiang Chen pointed to the wall of money on the table, "is not my salary, it's a personal bonus I'm giving to Uncle Mancang!"
"This award is called the 'Model Worker Award'!"
"This month, Uncle Mancang had the longest attendance, worked the latest overtime, and did the most diligent and excellent work in the greenhouse!"
"He wasn't well-educated and didn't know how to speak eloquently, but he put all his energy into his work!"
"I, Jiang Chen, have said it before: on my turf, I don't tolerate lazy people, but I also won't mistreat any honest person!"
Jiang Chen's voice was strong and resonant!
"This 200,000 yuan is an honor he earned with his sweat, his strength, and even his life!"
"He deserves it!"
These words caused an uproar in the room!
"My God! Two hundred thousand! The bonus alone is two hundred thousand!"
"This...this is worth more than our old, run-down house!"
"A meteoric rise! Mancang is truly blessed with incredible luck!"
envious?
It's not just envy anymore, it's utter shock!
It was the kind of huge shock that could overturn their entire understanding of the world!
Jiang Mancang, the protagonist, was completely dumbfounded at this moment.
His cloudy eyes were fixed on the 200,000 yuan in cash on the table, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.
In his entire life, he had never seen so much money, let alone dreamed of it!
next second.
This farmer, whose back had been bent by the weight of life and who had never shed a tear in his entire life, suddenly collapsed to his knees with a thud.
"Waaaaah..."
He didn't speak, but like a child, he covered his face with his rough hands and let out an uncontrollable, sobbing cry of pain.
It was excitement, it was grievance, it was the release of the joy of finally getting a reward for half a lifetime of hard work!
"Brother Chen...you...you are our family's greatest benefactor!"
Jiang Mancang cried as he tried to kowtow to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen helped him up.
"Uncle Mancang, remember this, this money isn't charity from me, it's money you earned yourself! Take it, and take it with confidence and pride!"
He turned around and, facing the entire village, announced loudly once again.
"Today, our village's rules are established!"
"As long as you're willing to work diligently and honestly like Uncle Mancang, without slacking off or trying to cheat, I guarantee it!"
"You will definitely have meat in your rice bowls! Every single meal!"
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Chen glanced at the roster in the accountant's hand.
"Next! Chen Laoshi!"
The old carpenter who had made furniture for Jiang Chen's family his whole life, with superb skills, but who had lived a life of poverty, was called onto the stage.
It's the same two hundred thousand!
"Next! Jiang Xiuying!"
The woman who led the village's women's team and worked tirelessly through several nights in the packaging workshop to complete all orders with high quality and quantity was called onto the stage.
It's the same two hundred thousand!
"Next! Zhang Dapao!"
The veteran who was in charge of blasting at the construction site, was highly skilled, and worked with the most reckless dedication, was called onto the stage.
It's the same two hundred thousand!
One by one, those honest people who were usually the most inconspicuous and taciturn in the village, but who worked the hardest, were all called by Jiang Chen and stepped onto that platform that everyone was watching.
Each person has 200,000 in cash!
Issued on the spot!
The entire village committee compound has been completely transformed into an assembly line for creating "200,000 millionaires"!
The villagers' gazes, initially filled with shock and envy, gradually transformed into an indescribable, burning fervor!