novelraw Chapter 379: My People Will Not Be Bullied
Chapter 379: My People Will Not Be Bullied
It was only the fourth day of the lunar new year when Pei Shu’er gathered the people from the soap factory for a meeting.
The refugees looked around, still somewhat unaccustomed, and noticed that the Desert Mountain people were already sitting upright, ready for the meeting, so they followed suit and sat correctly.
Pei Shu’er shared the plan previously discussed with Liu Xu and then asked everyone to sign the confidentiality agreement if they could accept it, otherwise they could leave on their own.
Upon hearing these words, everyone looked at each other. Two refugees stood up, wanting to leave.
They glanced at the Desert Mountain people, noticing that they still sat in place, their eyes even showing a hint of excitement as if hit by a pie falling from the sky.
In their hearts, they realized this might be a great opportunity and couldn’t be missed just like that.
As they were about to sit back down, Ma He kindly escorted them out.
Additionally, Ma He instructed someone to note down the names of the two, not to say they definitely harbored ill intentions, but precautions were necessary.
If their future performances proved no issues, it might just be that these two refugees were overly concerned, hence their reluctance to sign the confidentiality agreement.
This was also part of the assessment.
Since they had to go to the military camp on the seventh day of the lunar month, Pei Shu’er needed to get the soap factory on track in these few days; otherwise, there wouldn’t be time.
Firstly, Pei Shu’er checked the soap manufacturing line, located in a newly built red brick house within the stone house.
The place was divided into several workrooms, with everything orderly.
The core members of the soap workroom taught others the craft, while Pei Shu’er instructed the peripheral laborers on handling materials and precautions.
At the same time, Pei Shu’er took out protective clothing from the space, claiming it was purchased from overseas merchants.
No one doubted her, especially when the Young Madam procured so many things.
With the protective clothing, everyone found that their hands wouldn’t be scalded anymore.
As for caustic soda, Pei Shu’er carried it from the space to the experimental building, then moved it to the soap factory.
Meanwhile, she would also produce caustic soda in the experimental building, half from space, half through her own production.
Therefore, even if the Desert Mountain people stole the soap formula, they couldn’t make soap because they didn’t understand what caustic soda was or how it was made.
Afterwards, Pei Shu’er visited the beauty soap production area.
Pei Shu’er smiled at the people making the beauty soap.
"The reason I’m having everyone make beauty soap today has a few reasons. First, you’re more skilled now, and secondly, I trust you more. The beauty soap is our factory’s most profitable product."
"I used to make it myself because your experience wasn’t sufficient for beauty soap production. If it’s done poorly, with incorrect proportions, the beautifying effect won’t be achieved, and it could even ruin someone’s appearance."
Upon hearing this, everyone realized the high hopes Pei Shu’er had for them, feeling increasingly excited and eager to perform well.
They paid special attention to the beauty soap.
The production of beauty soap was much more meticulous compared to ordinary soap, and everyone diligently memorized the steps.
Pei Shu’er observed them for two days and, seeing no mistakes, appointed the person most familiar with the process to supervise the steps.
Then Pei Shu’er took a tour of the Deserted Mountain to see what problems remained and choose solutions to solve them in due course.
Lin Fengying donned a veil hat, accompanying Pei Shu’er, protecting her.
As they walked, they saw a few people standing at the gate, constantly looking towards Deserted Mountain.
Their expressions were initially disdainful, but upon seeing the neat buildings inside Deserted Mountain, they were instantly stupefied.
The woman was Lin Fengying’s mother, Lin Mu. Before they came to Deserted Mountain, they heard it was an exiled land, making Lin Mu instantly believe that Lin Fengying had gone mad.
With Su County city perfectly fine, why come to this remote corner to be someone else’s guard?
Isn’t this like being kicked in the head by a donkey?
Yet, upon seeing Deserted Mountain’s scene, Lin Mu realized it wasn’t what she imagined, even more planned out compared to inside Su County.
Regardless, Lin Fengying couldn’t stay here. Yesterday, an old widower approached Lin Mu, willing to marry Lin Fengying. Wasn’t this a pie falling from the sky?
Someone was willing to marry Lin Fengying, so Lin Mu naturally wouldn’t miss this chance.
Thus, Lin Mu brought people, determined that regardless of Lin Fengying’s consent, she would take her back.
Seeing Lin Fengying with a veil hat, Lin Mu felt even more impatient, thinking she was hiding her ugly face.
But when she thought of her family running Lin’s Escort Agency, compared to this den of exiles, her status was clearly higher.
"I’m Lin Fengying’s mother, let me in quickly."
Pei Shu’er glanced at Lin Fengying, recalling that in the original story Lin Mu did marry Lin Fengying to an old widower, leading to an unhappy marriage, and only after taking down the Dazi Commander together did Lin Fengying understand her tragic life.
She felt only sadness. In this life, Lin Fengying was so loyal to her, standing right beside her. She must find a way to change Lin Fengying’s fate.
The two had already reached the gate, and Pei Shu’er faced Lin Mu, her smile gentle, like wearing a mask.
"Aunt, why don’t we talk in the outer wall’s council hall?"
Seeing Pei Shu’er act this way, Lin Mu became even more arrogant, glaring at the few obstructing her and sneering coldly.
"Bah, just exiles. Are they worthy to block me? You can inquire about Lin’s Escort Agency’s reputation in the city."
Pei Shu’er kept smiling, but her eyes carried a hint of coldness.
"Aunt is wrong in saying so. These guards are heroes who have defended against many intruders. In my heart, and in the hearts of Deserted Mountain residents, they are heroes, not exiles."
The moment she said this, those guards who had lowered their heads raised them, their eyes bright as they looked at Pei Shu’er.
Pei Shu’er smiled at them, her gaze warming.
"Remember, if outsiders say such things again, reply like this. If they still step on you and insult you, it’s like insulting me, Pei Shu’er. You must give them a good beating."
"My people aren’t allowed to be bullied."
Pei Shu’er’s words were quiet, yet deafening.
The hearts of the Deserted Mountain guards were warm, knowing that perhaps only the Young Madam no longer regarded them as exiles.
In the Young Madam’s eyes, they were normal people, even heroes.
Some were moved to tears as everyone spoke in unison.
"Yes, Young Madam."
Pei Shu’er nodded with a smile and then looked at Lin Mu.
"Aunt, what did you say earlier? I’ve forgotten."
Lin Mu gritted her teeth, initially wanting to scold the guards a few more times.
However, seeing Pei Shu’er’s smiling fox-like face and the guards eager to wait for her to curse, she instantly surrendered.
Her heart feeling stifled.
Just a head of exiles, what’s she proud of?
If they were in Su County, she’d show her how she’d handle this person!