The lizard man thought he heard wrongly, so he confirmed it again. It wasn't until Liu Xiao stuffed him a handful of shells that he realized what he said.
"This... Sir! Why do you need so many flints? Could it be that you know that my family is poor... I haven't had a full meal for three days... so you deliberately pity me?"
Liu Xiao was stunned for a moment and said to himself: What are you thinking? I don’t care if you come from a poor family, I want your ruby!
Thinking of this, an idea flashed in Liu Xiao's head, and he asked: "What's your name? Where did you get these flints?"
"Back to the eldest sir...the younger one's name is Abu~~These flints and steel were dug from the cave in the mountain behind my house."
"Cave? Mine?"
After hearing Lizard Man Abu's answer, Liu Xiao immediately came up with these two keywords.
If you can find gems, it means there are mineral veins underground!
People in this world don't seem to care much about gems, but they regard isatis root, a medicinal material that can be found everywhere on the earth, as a treasure!
According to this... he can exchange the isatis roots in the company's warehouse for gems, and then sell the gems in the real world... Then doesn't he make money on both ends!?
White wolf with empty gloves?
A proper capitalist!
It’s pie in the sky!
This is going to make a fortune!
Liu Xiao suppressed the excitement in his heart and said with a normal expression: "Abu...are you willing to work for me? From now on, you will specialize in mining this kind of flint."
"Ah? Work?"
Seeing that the lizard man didn't react, Liu Xiao explained: "Yes, give me a job. People in my hometown like these small, shiny stones with colors very much, so I plan to bring more back.
My name is Liu Xiao, you can call me boss. From now on, you will work for me, seven days a week and six days, from 9 am to 9 pm every day. The rest of the time is at your own discretion. As for wages... you will be paid every Monday.
One shell a week.”
After Liu Xiao said this, he found that the lizard man had been petrified on the spot. He thought that the conditions he offered were too harsh, so he hurriedly added.
"Of course, I will manage two meals a day, and if you perform well at the end of the year, you will get bonuses. You have to know that 996 is a blessing. If you follow me now, you will be a veteran employee in the future~! You are ranked first for promotion and salary increase.
First pick!"
Liu Xiao took it as a matter of course and went through the manager's brainwashing routine for them, without feeling any guilt at all.
But he talked here for a long time, but the lizard man Abu didn't reply a word.
"What's wrong? Are you dissatisfied?" Liu Xiao asked with a guilty conscience.
After all, his identity is suspicious, but what he says is hard to believe.
Do you think...you need to advance his salary for a week?
Liu Xiao was thinking about bringing out something practical first, but he saw the lizard man Abu kneeling on the ground with a plop.
"Yes! I do! Sir, you are such a kind person! I used to do odd jobs as a coolie... This is the first time I heard about being given a break...! And...you are in charge of food and work.
Dividends...this is called 996? 996 is indeed a blessing! I want 996~~~~!"
"We also want 996---!"
Liu Xiao was startled by the sudden shout.
He looked to the side and found that many people had gathered around him.
These people's eyes were shining, and looking at Liu Xiao was like looking at a god!
"Master! Do you want anyone else? I, I can do it! I have mining experience! I used to be a miner in the Abandoned Castle!"
A dwarf with a greasy beard squeezed in front of Liu Xiao, pointing at him and constantly selling.
"Oh? Do you have work experience? OK~~ Count you in!"
"Ah? The great master hired me~~~I can also enjoy the blessings~~~Long live 9.96~~~!"
The dwarf danced excitedly, burst into tears, and almost lay on the ground and kissed Liu Xiao's toes...
"Master~~ Hire me too! I'm strong and eat little, so I don't need to take that day's rest!"
At this time, a tall and thick Cyclops squeezed over and showed off his muscles to Liu Xiao.
"Sir! Not only do I not need to take a break... I also don't need a salary! Just take care of the food!"
"I don't want a salary, sir! And I can bring my own water. All you need to do is give me dry food!"
"I, I, I..."
Liu Xiao looked at the inexplicably excited crowd and wondered if something was wrong?
These people from another world... are they getting involved now?
Do they really think 996 is a blessing? And do they mean it sincerely?
Then...was I too harsh on the company and the manager before?
At this moment, Liu Xiao felt that his faith had collapsed... his thoughts on rectifying his workplace also dissipated a lot.
"It turns out... I have been living in blessings without knowing them... Look... look at these people who live in dire straits... isn't 996 a blessing to them? I actually... I
You actually take the company's salary, pick up the company's wool...and say bad things about the boss? Am...am I still a human being?"
A cold wind blew by, making Liu Xiao tremble for no reason.
"What's wrong with me? I just worried about the capitalists? Reflect on it, reflect on it..."
Liu Xiao lowered his head and recited silently for a while, then finally recovered and looked at the excited crowd with his hands down.
"Be quiet~~~Everyone, be quiet and listen to me~~~I do have the idea of recruiting a large number of workers, but not now~! In this way, tomorrow~! I will give you the final result at this time tomorrow~~! As for
How many people will be recruited in the first batch...I have to go back and make a detailed plan~~Everyone should leave now~~~!"
After finally persuading everyone to disperse, Liu Xiao looked at the few initial employees he had left behind and said with a smile: "Which of you can drive a carriage? I want to go to the cave that Abu mentioned first."
Standing in front of Liu Xiao, in addition to the first employee, the lizard man Abu, there is also a skilled miner - Dwarf Johnson;
The big Cyclops---Bang Bang.
The undead who don't need rest or salary---Kota.
And the goblin who brought his own water and only dry food --- Crook.
"I~~Master~~ I used to raise horses in an adult's house, and I can drive a carriage~!" The dwarf Johnson stood up on tiptoes and raised his right hand high.
"Very good, then Johnson will drive the carriage, Abu will lead the way, and everyone else will follow~!"
Liu Xiao sat on the carriage that was exchanged for half a mountain ginseng, and let the dwarf drive the carriage. The lizard man led the way, and other employees followed behind on foot.
He did not stupidly let everyone sit in the carriage with him, because he knew that in such a primitive society, the superior class was highly valued.
If he invites everyone to ride in a carriage, he will either be regarded as a fool or a madman...
Anyway, normal people can't do it.
Abu's home was not very far from the market. After walking for about fifteen minutes, they passed through a dense bush and stopped at the edge of a small river.
Liu Xiao looked at the dilapidated wooden house in front of him and doubted that a gust of wind could blow it down.
"Sir, this is my home! There is a mountain road from my home to the cave in the back mountain, which cannot be entered by a carriage."
Liu Xiao glanced at the sky. It should still be noon in this world, but he didn't know if staying too long would affect his work tomorrow.
"Abu, let's stay at your house for a while today and then go to the back mountain to check it out early tomorrow morning. I still need to make some preparations."
After speaking, Liu Xiao took out a few shells from his pocket and gave one to each person.
"This is my advance on your salary~~! Since you have decided to follow me, you can't have any second thoughts! I am a person who knows rewards and punishments~! As long as you do your best, I guarantee that your life will get better and better!
"
Looking at the shells in their hands and listening to Liu Xiao's inspiring words, everyone present had tears in their eyes. They fell to their knees with a plop, thanking them so much and unwilling to get up for a long time...
After finally getting everyone to stand up, Liu Xiao parked the carriage here and asked Abu to buy some food. Everyone had a dinner together in the evening, which was regarded as a team building for the new company's employees.
Liu Xiao gave his business in another world a simple and easy-to-understand name - "Fist Chamber of Commerce".
He didn't think that the aliens in this world could understand a name with such profound connotations. It would be better to use a simple, direct name that was easy to use and remember.
"Okay, have you all remembered my instructions? From now on, you will call me boss~~ Now I have to leave to do some errands. After you finish your work, go to bed early. We will go into the mountains tomorrow morning!"
After making some arrangements, Liu Xiao excused himself to leave first because he had something to do.
He has been in this world for a long time, and he is a little worried about whether the wooden door is still there, so he must confirm it immediately.
After Liu Xiao left, several employees sitting around Abu's house were very excited, and they were all discussing where the boss was from and where he was from.
As several people were talking, the lizard man Abu suddenly stood up, as if he had thought of something.
"No! How can we let the boss go out alone? It's very dangerous here at night! If something happens to the boss... won't our 996 blessing be over before we even enjoy it? No...
.I have to catch up with the boss and protect him!"
Abu's words instantly made everyone tremble.
"You are right! The boss must be protected! We will go with you!"
As they spoke, they all stood up, rushed out of the room with a "hoo!", and chased in the direction Liu Xiao left.
After running for a while, the tall and sharp-eyed Bang Bang pointed out his hand.
"The boss is there!"
In a dense forest, Liu Xiao's back gradually became clearer, as if he was looking for something.
"Boss~~~Wait for us~~Let us protect you~~~"
Abu ran two steps and shouted loudly.
But at this moment, several people's eyes suddenly blurred. Their boss... unexpectedly disappeared!?