If this matter were published in the newspapers, it would become public knowledge the next day, not to mention that they always like to expand the story according to their own imagination and the interests of readers. Gore felt a dull pain in his head when he thought that what he had done might be judged by the whole city.
"Drive those newspaper people out of here and don't let them get close to the shanty towns!" he said with determination.
"But boss, they are not hired workers." His subordinate showed hesitation, "If we injure them, the police station will cause trouble for us."
"Are you stupid?" Gower scolded angrily, "I asked you to use swords, guns and sticks? Why don't you find a few more people to surround them and then lift them up and carry them away? What do you do with such a big brain?"
"Yes, yes..." the subordinate responded humbly, "I'll do it right away."
He called another supervisor, "Divide the remaining people into three teams, leaving one team to block the door, and the others to surround it from the east and west, and rush into the shack again. This time, whoever comes to stop them will be beaten to death. I don’t believe they can hold on to the end—”
"No, that's not necessary." Someone suddenly interrupted him.
"Brother?" Gore turned around and found Philip Law, the steward of Pagoda Orchard, separating from the crowd and walking towards him. "It's only two o'clock now, why are you here?"
"I originally thought you could sway the hired workers to some extent, but it seems I was wrong." The other party came to the carriage and stopped, "Haven't you noticed yet? This number of people is no longer enough, even if you charge a few more times. In vain.”
"How could it be... There are only a hundred of them, and we are close to two hundred, so we have an advantage in numbers. Brother, let me try!"
"Look again, are there really only a hundred or so of them?"
Gore was stunned and looked towards the shantytown.
At some point, the number of people guarding the entrance had increased a lot. He couldn't count the exact number, but the black heads were obviously thicker.
And the team on the defensive side... there were only seven or eight people at the beginning, but now there are more than a dozen.
Not only that, everyone looked at the overseer a little less timidly, and the expressions on their faces were much firmer than before.
Gall has rarely seen a similar mental outlook among these low-level employees.
In his impression, numbness and confusion were the normal conditions for these people. If they could not understand human speech, they would be no different from the livestock raised in the farmhouse.
The direct gaze even made him feel offended.
"Did you see it? If you can't teach them an unforgettable lesson at once, they will develop the courage they shouldn't have and try the boundaries little by little. Every failure you make is equivalent to encouraging this kind of attempt." Philip said calmly, "This is a process of ebb and flow. In the beginning, they could only get the support of a hundred people, but the situation now is no longer what it was before."
"Brother, I-"
"You don't need to admit your mistake," the steward interrupted him. "From the moment this group of people also had the help of demon possessors, the difficulty of this matter has exceeded the scope of your ability to solve it. If you report it truthfully, I will I don’t think Mr. Attier will blame you. Go ahead and tell the striking workers that I will sit down with them and that my meaning will be what Pagoda’s boss means.”
…
The news spread throughout the shanty town almost instantly.
"What did you say? Pagoda is willing to negotiate terms?"
"Yes! They have no choice but to talk to us!"
"Is it true? It's so fast?"
"It's not because Momola chose the time well, they couldn't bear to part with that boatload of intoxicating fruits."
The employees were whispering to each other, and they were all very excited. This is the first time that the factory has made concessions to the workers at the bottom!
"Momola, good news, good news - Goyle has agreed to interview us!" Lars ran all the way to where Catwoman was standing and shouted excitedly, "He also said that the steward is at the door now and can be available at any time. To begin with, how do we respond to each other?”
Momola had already noticed the movement on the other side and immediately replied, "Bring them into the shack. No men or weapons are allowed! By the way, please invite Horns and Mrs. Karan to come over. They are representatives of the transportation team and the packaging team. , should attend this interview."
"Okay, I'll go and notify them right away."
After Lars ran away, Momola turned to look at Li, the expectation in her eyes was self-evident.
Li shook his head, "I won't show up. Xia Fan said that if it is not necessary, it is better for the ambassador to stay out of the other party's sight."
Even if they don't deliberately hide it, they don't have to go on stage openly.
If the workers can complete this struggle on their own, that will be the most ideal outcome.
Momola felt a little regretful, but also knew that this matter could not be forced. She lowered her head deeply, saluted Li gratefully, then jumped off the roof and ran towards the central shed, "Don't leave yet, you must wait for me to come back."
"Remember to think through the conditions before you speak, and don't give in easily!"
"I will!" she said while running and waving her hands.
Li looked at the other person's retreating figure, but the thoughts in his heart were not as relaxed as he showed.
Pagoda's response was too quick.
It was almost as if he had already planned for this matter.
According to Xia Fan's estimation, the struggle between the two sides may last two to three days. Especially with Achie's defiant temperament, it is not easy to get him to surrender to his workers.
The newly arrived Mesmerizing Fruit is indeed a very important bargaining chip, but it is not a decisive factor. For example, entrusting port sailors to unload the cargo or asking a mage to keep the cargo fresh, these methods can delay losses. The real key point is the factory itself - factory construction, machinery and equipment, and skilled workers all require a large investment in exchange for things, and that is a bargaining chip with a higher value than the drunken fruit.
Only when Achie realizes that the workers have a firm will to resist his disintegration methods, and that if they continue to fight like this may result in the loss of all their investment, will they really consider ways to stop losses.
Li also deeply agrees with this.
Although she has never been to the West Pole, she has seen what a businessman looks like.
If they can, they will not let go of any opportunity to gain profits.
A shipload of intoxicating fruits is certainly a lot of money, but making concessions to workers and increasing their wages is also an additional expense. No matter how small the latter is, it is not easy for businessmen to let it go.
They will not give up this benefit easily unless they really suffer or are forced into a situation where they have no choice.
But Baiguoyuan chose the best stop-loss method at the first time, which was a bit too rational.
In other words, this doesn't seem like a choice Achie would make at all.
Li found that he was still worried.
She quietly jumped off the roof, transformed into a red fox, and followed Momola.
It's true that she said she wouldn't show up, but that doesn't mean she won't listen.
—That’s right, listening rather than eavesdropping.
Who made the fox demon have sharp ears