Ye Zhinan disliked his timid look.
She decided not to pester him any longer and turned around to enter the yard.
Qin Yihuai stood outside, listening to Han Xiangmei's inquiries from inside.
Ye Zhinan didn't say a word. All that was left was the loud sound of the door slamming shut.
Qin Yihuai looked at his empty hands and took out the jade lock from his bosom.
He sat quietly at the back door of the Ye family, lips pursed in silence.
It was not until his legs went numb that he managed to stand up.
Dragging his stiff legs, he went back.
"What happened to you this time? Could it be that you were haunted by a ghost?"
Chen Zhenhai looked at his dejected appearance and joked with a smile.
Qin Yihuai didn't appreciate the joke and gave him a cold look.
Chen Zhenhai had a rough idea in mind.
He helped the man into the room and lowered his voice.
"Come on, what conflict did you have with Miss Ye this time?"
Qin Yihuai didn't expect him to guess his mind. The expression in his eyes softened a bit.
Chen Zhenhai knew he had hit the nail on the head and immediately became interested.
"I've never seen you so indecisive. It must have something to do with Miss Ye."
Qin Yihuai was always calm and self - controlled.
He was always accurate in his judgment, except when it came to Ye Zhinan.
He lost all his judgment.
"It's okay. I'm just confused."
Qin Yihuai stood up irritably, ready to see his guest off.
Chen Zhenhai didn't want to be a nuisance and left the room directly.
He just sighed helplessly before leaving.
The room was empty, and Qin Yihuai was left alone.
He looked at the jade lock beside him and fell into deep thought.
He knew exactly how he felt, but he still didn't dare to take a step forward.
To put it bluntly, he was just torturing himself.
...
Early the next morning, there were loud noises outside.
Qin Yihuai sat up straight and listened carefully. It seemed to be a commotion.
"What's all the noise about?"
He walked out and shouted.
Everyone fell silent immediately and didn't dare to look up.
Chen Zhenhai timidly poked his head out from the crowd and stretched out a hand.
"Inspector, someone sent something for you outside."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at him slyly.
It seemed as if they were trying to find out something.
Qin Yihuai frowned and walked forward impatiently. He took the thing in his hand.
When he looked down, he was shocked all over.
"Did you see who sent it?"
"No. When the brothers went out, they only saw it placed beside the door. There was a note beside it."
Chen Zhenhai thought the handwriting on the note looked familiar, but he couldn't remember.
With so many pairs of eyes watching, he still didn't dare to say much.
Since he thought it was familiar, Qin Yihuai must be able to recognize it.
"You can go and do your work."
Qin Yihuai put the thing away and turned to enter the house.
When he opened it, he found that it was wrapped with maltose.
He hadn't eaten it for many years.
The sweet taste melted in his mouth, but it brought up boundless bitterness.
It was at the Ye family's door that he ate maltose for the first time.
He thought it would be the last time, but unexpectedly, fate had brought them together again.
Qin Yihuai knew what he was determined to do. He stood up and strode outside.
"You guys come with me. We're going to the Liu family to learn how to weave."
He scanned the people in the yard with an imposing and irresistible look.
A man complained dissatisfiedly.
"Boss, that's women's work. If we go, we'll be laughed at."
"Yeah, I still have to find a wife in the future."
Voices in the crowd rose one after another. Only Chen Zhenhai stood out.
He raised his hand and said firmly.
"I'll go with you."
Everyone laughed and scolded him for being a sycophant, but only Chen Zhenhai knew why Qin Yihuai suddenly asked everyone to learn how to weave.
Qin Yihuai never liked to make things difficult for others. If they didn't want to do it, there was no need to force them.
"I'll pay you three times your daily wage, and this matter won't be known to others. As long as you don't say a word, no one in the village will hear about it."
Qin Yihuai stood with his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for everyone's response.
Finally, some people in the crowd gradually raised their hands and stood by Qin Yihuai's side.
Three times the wage.
Any sensible person wouldn't easily refuse or go against money.
"Since everyone is here, let's go."
Most of the people in the yard went. Only those who had just spoken remained.
They looked full of dissatisfaction and even cursed a few times when they left.
"Boss, aren't you going to care about them?"
These people were the former chief inspector's minions. Since the chief inspector was removed from office, their status had declined greatly.
But they still couldn't give up their illusions and face reality. They still lived in the glory of the past.
From time to time, they would cause trouble for Qin Yihuai.
But Qin Yihuai just ignored them. No one knew what big plan he was scheming.
"Go and tell Miss Ye that we've brought some reliable helpers."
Qin Yihuai didn't answer his question directly. Instead, he changed the subject and sent Chen Zhenhai away.
He knew why Ye Zhinan didn't look for helpers.
But this couldn't go on like this. After all, Liu Dongxing wasn't a machine and couldn't work non - stop.
"Everyone, no matter what you see later, keep your mouths shut tightly. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that you won't end up in the same situation as him."
If you want to keep a secret, there are other ways besides making people completely shut up.
The faces of several people changed. It seemed that what awaited them was more than just learning how to weave.
It was not until they pushed open the door and saw Liu Dongxing sitting in front of the loom that they suddenly realized.
So that's what "keeping your mouth shut" meant.
"I've already sent someone to move the looms. You guys will learn here. I've watched for a few days and think it's quite simple. You'll definitely be able to learn it."
When Ye Zhinan came in, she happened to hear Qin Yihuai saying these words.
She couldn't help but laugh.
If he lived in modern times, Qin Yihuai would definitely be a master at brain - washing.
He was a typical example of capitalism, a vicious boss who exploited his employees.
"As long as you do your best, it will be a contribution to help the villagers."
One sang the good - cop role and the other sang the bad - cop role. They managed to fool these people around.
The looms were moved into the yard. The already small yard of the Liu family became even more crowded.
"Please forgive us. We'll rent this yard, and we'll pay you the rent in the end."
Ye Zhinan casually took out a dog - skin plaster from her bosom and handed it to Wang Zhilan.
Having taken something from others, how could Wang Zhilan have the nerve to ask for money?
Wang Zhilan waved her hands repeatedly.
"You don't have to be so polite. We're all trying to make a living. You've taken good care of us, and we can't treat you badly either."
This was the principle of reciprocity in human relationships.
Ye Zhinan smiled and didn't argue anymore. Instead, she pulled everyone to sit down and get to work quickly.
"Those who produce the most and meet the quality standards every day can get an extra three cash."
She secretly despised herself in her heart for having joined the ranks of the evil capitalists.
But at the moment, she had to motivate these people.
Since the people had already been invited, there was no reason to waste them.