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Zhou Hongxue's husband is Li Dansong, who has scolded Chen Haoxuan many times. It seems that the couple is quite dissatisfied with Chen Haoxuan, as they seize every opportunity to speak ill of him.
Seeing the intense argument, Chen Haoxuan shouted angrily, "Jiang Dong, where have you been? Can't you see there's a fight going on?"
Chen Haoxuan's voice reverberated painfully in the ears of those in the courtyard. Jiang Dong was chatting with a group of security guards at that moment. Upon hearing Chen Haoxuan's roar, he immediately responded loudly, "Everyone, come with me quickly."
Booming sounds echoed as Jiang Dong and the others rushed over. They stopped at Chen Yina's doorstep, and Jiang Dong ran into her yard, where he found Chen Haoxuan. Nervously, he asked, "Boss, what happened?"
Chen Haoxuan pointed at Zhou Hongxue and her group of women, shouting at Jiang Dong, "You didn't know they were arguing so loudly? Or did you just not hear it? If they start fighting, you better pack your things and leave." Chen Haoxuan was furious because one of the people arguing was Li Ping, who he considered like a second mother. How could he not be angry when so many people bullied her?
"Boss! I knew they were arguing, but when I was here earlier, they were just talking and hadn't started fighting. That's why I didn't come to check. I'm sorry, Boss; this is my fault, and I'm willing to accept punishment." Jiang Dong lowered his head, ready to face the consequences.
"Punishment? What good would that do? Let me tell you, Jiang Dong, thankfully my mother-in-law is fine. If anything happened to her, I wouldn't spare anyone who bullied her. And you, Jiang Dong, as my deputy security captain, failed to protect my mother-in-law; that's dereliction of duty. I would fire you. Since my mother-in-law is okay this time, I won't fire you but will deduct a month's bonus from you." Chen Haoxuan shouted loudly.
"Thank you, Boss; I will work hard from now on." Jiang Dong's voice was filled with excitement. He had thought Chen Haoxuan would fire him; if that happened, he wouldn't have a chance to be with Miao Yuxiang. He was relieved that it was just a deduction of his bonus.
"In the future, if anyone dares to bully my mother-in-law again, all thirty of you security guards will be responsible for it. If anything happens, I'll take the blame for you," Chen Haoxuan declared confidently. He was actually putting on an act to let the villagers of Chen Family Village know that he was not someone they could easily bully.
"Yes!" The thirty-plus security guards responded in unison.
Chen Haoxuan turned around and shouted at Zhou Hongxue and her group of troublemaking women, "Do you want to fight?" Rural women are tough; if you argue with them, you'll never win—they only get bolder. However, if you confront them directly, they'll become afraid. Just like now with Chen Haoxuan's shout; those women dared not speak up anymore.
Li Ping walked up beside Chen Haoxuan and said, "Xuan, weren't they complaining last time about us not letting them into the Clothing Factory? So you had me give them some design sketches and fabric so they could learn to make things themselves. They bought their own sewing machines; I took their deposit for the fabric and promised to pay them once the clothes were made and return their deposit. The design sketches were provided for free."
She never expected that they would not follow the method shown in the design, opting for a quicker and simpler approach, resulting in clothes that turned out terribly. They ruined the fabric and came to ask her for help. She said it was possible, but they needed to pay a deposit. However, they refused and pushed all the blame onto her. They couldn't make the clothes and ruined the fabric; why was that her fault?
After listening to Li Ping's explanation, Chen Haoxuan addressed Zhou Hongxue and the others, saying, "If I gave you a mountain of gold and you couldn't turn it into gold, whose fault would that be?"
The group of women led by Zhou Hongxue lowered their heads, showing a hint of embarrassment and guilt. Chen Haoxuan's words were clear; he meant that he provided them with the design and fabric, yet they couldn't produce anything—whose fault was that?
"Why are you silent? If you won't speak, I will. If I gave you a mountain of gold and you still couldn't turn it into gold, it's because you're all useless and foolish. I let my mother-in-law kindly give you the design and fabric; all you had to do was buy a sewing machine and follow the design. But could you make qualified clothes? It's okay if you can't; who can guarantee success on the first try? But why do you shift your failures onto others, especially someone who wants to help improve your lives?
Recently, when I passed by the big Banyan Tree in our village, I encountered a group of people who wanted to get rich and asked me for advice. I suggested they raise some chickens and ducks, which I would buy back once they grew up. This involved some risk on my part, so I didn't allow them to raise too many at first. But what happened? Some complained that my plan for them to get rich was too small and even accused me of not wanting them to live better lives.
What angered me most was when a villager said that I had become arrogant after earning a little money, claiming that I was still from Chen Family Village. Whether I am from Chen Family Village or not is something you all know in your hearts. Many believe that since Chen Haoxuan has made some money, he should be nicer to everyone and think of the people from Chen Family Village. But have you ever considered how I reached my current position?
I used to be called an illegitimate child, useless, a pretty boy—who among you hasn't insulted me except for my mother-in-law's family? When I was beaten up, did any of you help me? Many of you even hit me! When I had no money for school, did any of you assist me? No! You didn't help; instead, you insulted me as useless. What right do you have to expect me to think of you?
Let me be frank: if it weren't for my mother-in-law asking me to help you this time, I would never have allowed her to give you the designs and fabric. You act as if you're my parents, expecting me to support you without question. Once again, I tell you that I, Chen Haoxuan, am a fair person. If you want to enter my Clothing Factory, you must know how to sew and abide by the rules I've set; otherwise, even if you're my own father, I'll kick you out of the Clothing Factory..." Chen Haoxuan shouted passionately.
His words struck a chord with everyone present. The women who had come to cause trouble couldn't help but think: "Yes! What right do we have to expect him to treat us better? How can we demand entry into the Clothing Factory without knowing how to sew? Isn't that just asking Chen Haoxuan to support us?"
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