CHAPTER 1806: CHAPTER 1867: TREATING THE WORKERS TO A MEAL

"Did you issue the salary or not, don’t ask me. Is this how you manage Handing Group for me?" Li Yifei asked coldly. The first responsibility for nepotism cannot be escaped. Furthermore, Li Yifei already understood some things. Even if there were mistakes, they wouldn’t be significant. Some of Zhou Yangqing’s reactions also made Li Yifei realize this person was incapable of taking on great responsibilities.

Zhou Yangqing wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling it was his negligence, and quickly promised, "I will investigate immediately. I’ll severely deal with those responsible and have the financial department come over immediately to pay the outstanding wages..."

"Zhou Yangqing, at this point, you’re still trying to fool me? Do I have to spell it out for you to be satisfied?" Li Yifei flicked his hand in dissatisfaction, and Wang Zu immediately walked over, reaching out and hauling Zhou Yangqing up.

Li Xiaohua, trembling on the ground, initially wanted to bawl and make Zhou Yangqing feel sorry for her, but after seeing Zhou Yangqing plop to his knees, she finally understood one thing: the man who hit her had an incredible status. Listening to them call him Clan Leader Li, he could only be the clan leader of the Li family in Mile City; no one else fit that title.

Realizing the person she insulted was Li Yifei... Li Xiaohua’s face turned pale as a sheet, and her body shook like a leaf.

Wang Zu dragged Zhou Yangqing to Li Xianjin, extended his foot, and stomped on Li Xianjin’s wrist. With a crunch, even if no bones broke, it was painful enough. Li Xianjin screamed in pain and snapped awake.

"This is your brother-in-law, right? I heard he gambled away the money meant for the workers’ wages, which is why they’re not paid. Not only did he not provide an explanation, but he also tried to dodge this debt by defaulting." Li Yifei’s words stabbed Zhou Yangqing’s heart like a knife. He thought it was just his brother-in-law and his woman being a little arrogant, but he never imagined... it was such a matter.

He was caught off guard, unprepared for this information. His mind went blank for several seconds before reacting. He seemed like a tiger descending the mountain, eyes green with anger, pouncing on Li Xianjin, gripping his throat and yelling, "Damn it, Li Xianjin, did you really gamble away the money?"

Since Li Xianjin joined the company, there was embezzlement, but it was small-scale, just a few thousand at a time. Zhou Yangqing didn’t mind that much as many rules permitted it. But he didn’t expect the kid to embezzle so much and actually lose it gambling...

Li Xianjin, just awakening, found his neck being choked, with the fat pig of a brother-in-law pressing down on him, almost passing out again. He only felt breathless, his face red from suffocation.

Li Xiaohua, snapping to, saw Zhou Yangqing nearly choking her brother to death. She urgently crawled over, grabbing Li Xianjin, shouting, "Husband, stop choking, you’re going to kill Xianjin."

"Damn it, get lost too!" Seeing Li Xianjin’s reaction, Zhou Yangqing knew Li Yifei was telling the truth. He was furious enough to choke Li Xianjin to death, this useless good-for-nothing who drove him to madness.

A few of the workers finally understood Li Yifei’s identity, realizing he was really Li Yifei. They were stunned, but Li Yifei had previously told them his name, only they didn’t believe him.

So... he really was that clan leader Li. No wonder he was so skilled and confident.

The workers, of course, wouldn’t blame Li Yifei, but were amazed that such a prominent figure would stand up for them and personally deal with the situation.

Li Xiaohua received another slap, now completely silenced, holding her face and sitting on the ground in tears.

"You have one hour to investigate and issue the wages. Your matters will be discussed later," Li Yifei told Zhou Yangqing.

Zhou Yangqing felt reprieved, banging his head on the ground in gratitude to Li Yifei, thankful he hadn’t said anything excessive upon arrival. Although...this didn’t mean he wouldn’t suffer misfortune, but there was a difference in misfortunes, and Zhou Yangqing didn’t want to end up with a major fall at his age...

After speaking, Li Yifei turned to the foremen, saying, "Gentlemen, I promise you’ll get a satisfactory response today!"

"Th...thank you!" they replied, voices trembling, some out of excitement, others from nerves. After all, they’d never exchanged words with someone of such high stature.

Li Yifei indeed reached out to shake hands with the eldest foreman, expressing remorse, "I should be the one thanking you, for your contributions to Handing Group. Without you, there wouldn’t be so many excellent buildings, so many nice communities."

"N...not at all, we’re just doing our jobs, getting paid for it!" His words left them feeling embarrassed.

Li Yifei chuckled, saying, "Precisely, now that the time’s about right, let me treat you to a meal. If you have suggestions about future work, feel free to voice them. Reasonable requests, I’ll consider them."

The group exchanged complex glances, saying, "There’s no need for a meal, Clan Leader Li... you’re so busy!"

Li Yifei grinned, shaking his head, "Haha, today’s matter with you gents is the biggest deal. Let’s chat over a meal, no need to be shy. I’m the one who should apologize today. Oh, and please, call back and tell them not to worry. Wages will be paid tonight. Remember to secure your money to send back home tomorrow!"

Now understanding Li Yifei’s true identity, they no longer doubted they’d receive their wages.

However, Li Yifei’s imposing status made these honest migrant workers feel uneasy around him.

They fidgeted, hesitating to decline, fearing they’d upset Li Yifei, but should they really join him for a meal?

"Let’s go, don’t be shy, we’ll find a place to eat. We’ve been starving all afternoon." Li Yifei led the oldest of the foremen into the car Zhou Yangqing arrived in, taking the wheel himself, while the others squeezed into the back seats, but there was enough room.

Before getting in, Li Yifei commanded Wang Zu, "You stay behind, handle the situation, and report back to me."

"Yes!" Wang Zu stood at attention, responding immediately.

Li Yifei, on his side, drove with the workers a bit before stopping. It was a big food stall. Li Yifei ordered a whole roast lamb and a bunch of food. Thinking they might not finish it all, he told the group, "If you’ve got friends you know, invite them to eat together. Otherwise, we won’t finish such a big lamb."