nashuaworldcup Chapter 181 Get a Few Dogs
Chapter 181 Get a Few Dogs
The captain got even angrier when he saw this. "If you're not convinced, come up and tell us! What's the point of just playing crickets down there?"
"Let's be clear today. Raising chickens may seem easy, but is it really that easy? Who among you knows how many chickens we have on our farm? I'm afraid some of you haven't even been to a chicken farm!"
"Furthermore, what has enabled the chicken farm to grow from nothing to something, from being ridiculed by you all to now producing eggs and making money? It's the persistence and perseverance of the educated youth Shen and her colleagues. They've proven with their actions that raising chickens can not only create value for the brigade, but also increase collective income!"
"Work points are a recognition of their efforts and an affirmation of their contributions. If you feel it's unfair, then take action on your own. As long as you can do as well as Shen Zhiqing and the others, I will give you ten work points too!"
The captain's words were so powerful that the audience fell silent. Some people began to think about how to bring benefits to the team, while others looked ashamed.
"Remember this, everyone! The brigade belongs to everyone! If we want to have enough food to eat and new clothes to wear during the New Year, it requires the efforts of each and every one of us! Don't be so jealous of others doing well!"
After saying that, the team leader looked at everyone deeply, and then signaled the accountant to continue recording the work points.
"Okay! Don't be so dejected. I have something more important to announce next!" The captain raised the loudspeaker and shouted loudly again, drawing everyone's attention back.
"Just this morning, Shen Zhiqing, along with Comrade Gu Jianhua from the cowshed, and I, delivered yesterday's and today's eggs to the supply and marketing cooperative. Finally, thanks to Shen Zhiqing's efforts, Director Chen of the supply and marketing cooperative agreed to buy our eggs at 52 cents per pound!"
The team leader said as he pulled out the wad of money from his pocket and shook a corner in the air: "See? This is the real money that Shen Zhiqing and the others got in exchange for their eggs! Is there anyone who is still dissatisfied with their ten work points?"
Obviously, everyone was surprised by the stack of money in the captain's hand. Nothing could be more convincing than this. The discussion below began again.
"Look! How much money does the captain have?"
"Looking at it this way, it's not that the team leader is biased towards Shen Zhiqing. She's really a capable person! She can sell her eggs for 52 cents a pound, which is a good price!"
"Yes, yes, yes. I used to think she was like the other educated youth, coming from the city and unable to do any work! I never thought that educated youth Shen could not only hunt wild boars in the mountains, but also raise chickens, and even help our team make money!"
"That's right. Mr. Shen also gets ten work points a day for farm work, and so does Zhang Sanmei's eldest daughter-in-law. Now that we look at it this way, it seems reasonable for them to get ten work points for raising chickens!"
The captain listened to the discussion below, a satisfied smile on his face. He waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Alright, alright, everyone, stop arguing! The main point of holding this meeting today is to make everyone understand that as long as we work together, our team will prosper!"
After the collective meeting, the team leader called Shen Nian to the team office and solemnly handed her the money from selling eggs:
"Xiao Nian, Accountant Li and I have already discussed the money from selling eggs, and we've decided to entrust it to you for safekeeping."
Shen Nian looked at the money in the captain's hand, his face full of confusion: "Uncle Captain, why do you let me keep this money? Uncle Li is the accountant, he is the most suitable person to keep it."
The captain shook his head repeatedly and explained, "Why would he be suitable? I hadn't even opened my mouth to ask him not to keep the money, but he came to me on his own initiative, saying he couldn't manage it. He said the amount would accumulate over time and would become larger and larger, and he was afraid he would make a mistake if he wasn't careful!"
"So you believe what he said?" Shen Nian looked at the captain.
"I don't believe him! How could I, your uncle, not understand my own brother?"
The captain smiled bitterly before continuing, "He's actually just afraid that someone will come after the money. Now everyone knows that the money is with Accountant Li, and if someone wants to steal it, they will go to his house. So, leaving the money with you is safe, and both he and I feel at ease." He explained carefully to Shen Nian.
After hearing this, Shen Nian frowned slightly. She didn't care about the money. Once it was put in the space, no one could take a single cent from her.
She just doesn't want to do the bookkeeping. It's collective property. She sells eggs and collects money, so why does she have to do the bookkeeping?
She had provided a convenient one-stop service, but if there was another dispute over the payment at the end of the year, who would she turn to for justice? She couldn't just pick a fight with everyone!
She looked up at the captain, her eyes revealing seriousness. "Captain, since you and Accountant Li trust me, I'll keep the money. However, I have to make one thing clear: I won't be doing the bookkeeping. From now on, Accountant Li will go with you when you deliver the eggs. He'll be in charge of the bookkeeping, and I'll just collect the money."
When the captain heard what Shen Nian said, he was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He could see that this girl was always thoughtful.
"Xiao Nian, I understand your concerns. We really can't let you take on all this responsibility alone, so let's do as you say. I'll go find Accountant Li and tell him later!" The captain readily agreed to Shen Nian's request.
Seeing the captain's agreement, Shen Nian confidently took the money he had placed in front of him. Before leaving, he did not forget to confirm: "Has this money been recorded?"
"I remember, I remember." The captain replied quickly.
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The cowshed was very lively in the evening. Shen Nian, his brothers Shen Nian'an, and Gu Jianhua and others sat together to have dinner.
Su Dingyi said worriedly, "Xiao Nian, why don't I just sleep in the chicken farm from now on? The chickens are starting to lay eggs now, and I'm worried someone with bad intentions might come and steal our eggs at night."
Li Aihua nodded in agreement. "Ding Yi is right. These chickens are the result of your hard work. We can't let anyone steal them so easily. I think we should let Jianhua live with you in the chicken coop so you can have someone to look after you at night."
Shen Nian thought for a moment and said, "Grandma, Aunt Su, I've thought about this as well. We can set up some traps around the chicken farm and raise a few dogs. This way, it should be able to scare off those who want to steal the chickens, and if anyone breaks in, we'll all know as soon as the dogs bark."
After hearing this, Gu Zhongdang frowned and said worriedly, "Xiao Nian's idea is indeed good, but the problem is, where can we find a dog? These days, many families can't even feed themselves, let alone raise a dog."
Shen Nian smiled softly when he heard this: "It's okay, Grandpa Gu, don't worry. I will find a way to deal with this matter. I will definitely find a few dogs to help us guard the chicken farm."