SFS Chapter 271 The coal mine has been purchased and workers are being recruited at the mine entrance
Chapter 271 The coal mine has been purchased and workers are being recruited at the mine entrance
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao hurried all the way and finally returned to the familiar Zuixian Tower.
The sign on the restaurant swayed gently in the breeze, as if welcoming their return.
Cheng Chumo looked up at the familiar eaves, grinned, and said loudly: "Finally I'm back. This trip was really tough for us!"
Qin Huaidao also smiled and agreed, "Yes, Brother Cheng, but fortunately, everything has been done, and I feel at ease."
As they spoke, the two of them stepped into Zuixianlou. As soon as they entered, the lively atmosphere hit them, and the diners' laughter and shouts intertwined.
Li Hao was sitting in the corner talking to Yuyu and Xiaoyu. When he looked up and saw Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao coming back, he quickly stood up and walked over to them, asking anxiously, "Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, how are you?"
Yuyu also came running over, her big eyes full of anticipation. She tugged at the corner of Cheng Chumo's clothes and called out crisply, "Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, come on, tell me, have you bought the coal?"
Xiaoyu looked at them with a smile. Although she didn't say anything, her eyes were full of concern.
Cheng Chumo looked at the crowd's eager and expectant expressions, deliberately kept them in suspense, cleared his throat, and then slowly said, "Haha, don't worry, everyone, good news! We've bought all the coal mines near Chang'an!"
As soon as these words came out, Li Hao was stunned at first, then his face was filled with surprise and he shouted excitedly: "Really! Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, you are amazing!"
Yuyu was so happy that she danced with joy and cheered, "Wow, that's great! Now we can stay warm in winter and make a lot of money!"
After Li Hao calmed down a bit after being excited, he said to Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao seriously, "Yes, Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, now that we have bought the coal mine, we still need to find someone to mine it. We have to dig out the coal as soon as possible so that it can be put to use and generate profits."
Cheng Chumo nodded and replied, "Brother Li Hao is right. Finding people to mine is indeed a top priority. However, the miners must be carefully selected. We need to find strong and experienced people. This way, the work can be done quickly and steadily, and there will be fewer accidents."
Qin Huaidao also echoed, "Yes, and we have to find a reliable foreman to take charge and arrange the mining properly. Otherwise, it will be a mess and the efficiency will be low. I know a few people who have done mining work before. Why don't I contact them first and see if they are willing to help?"
Li Hao's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "That's great, Brother Qin. It would be great if you know someone. Go ask them right away. I'll also ask some of my acquaintances to see if there are any suitable people. Let's work together to get this coal mine up and running as soon as possible."
Yuyu seemed to understand what was being said, but she also said excitedly, "Yeah, Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, and Brother Li Hao, hurry up and find someone to dig for coal. I can't wait to see lots of coal being dug out."
Xiaoyu also smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard, but as long as we work together, this coal mine will surely be mined smoothly, and in the days to come, it will surely become more and more prosperous."
After hearing this, everyone nodded, and immediately divided the work among themselves, preparing to find suitable people to mine the coal.
Cheng Chumo stood at the entrance of the coal mine, loudly announcing the recruitment of workers. His voice was loud and clear, and his words were full of sincerity and expectation: "Everyone, our coal mine is in need of a lot of manpower. Anyone who is physically fit and can endure hardships is welcome to come and sign up. The wages are generous and will not be delayed!"
Yu Yu, who was standing by, was watching all this curiously with her big eyes. She was holding a small stone in her little hand, and from time to time she was drawing some patterns on the ground that only she could understand.
She looked at Cheng Chumo's busy figure, her heart full of anticipation for the future of the coal mine. She thought that a large amount of coal would be mined here in the future, which would bring many benefits to everyone.
The naughty dogs seemed to be quite interested in this lively scene. They ran around at the edge of the crowd, sniffing the stranger's feet and chasing their tails in circles.
From time to time, young and strong men came forward and asked Cheng Chumo about the details of the work. Cheng Chumo patiently answered their questions one by one, always with a smile on his face.
He knew that the first step in coal mining was to gather a group of reliable helpers. Looking at these people who were eager to try, he was full of confidence in the future, as if he had already seen the coal mine being mined smoothly and coal being shipped out continuously.
A sturdy-looking young man in the crowd raised his hand high and, while pushing his way to the front, shouted eagerly, "Me, me, me, I'm coming too. And me, Master Cheng, please accept me!"
His flushed face was full of anticipation, and his eyes were shining as he looked at Cheng Chumo.
Cheng Chumo looked at him and saw that the young man had a strong body and bulging muscles in his arms, which showed that he had endless energy. He smiled and asked, "Oh? You look quite energetic, young man. Have you ever worked in mining?"
The young man nodded quickly, patting his chest and saying, "Mr. Cheng, my name is Shiwu. I used to dig coal with my father in the small mine on the hill next door. Although the mine is not big, I am considered experienced. Don't worry, I will work very hard and will definitely be able to help you a lot!"
Yuyu was listening nearby and came over too. He blinked his big eyes at Shitou and said with a grin, "Brother Shiwu, it would be great if you could help us. We could dig out a lot of coal."
Shitou scratched his head, smiled innocently, and responded, "Of course, Sister Yuyu, I will definitely dig hard to make this coal mine more prosperous."
At this time, several young men also shouted: "Master Cheng, there are also us, we also want to come and work, you can accept us."
Suddenly, the scene became even more lively. Cheng Chumo looked at the people who signed up enthusiastically, and he was so happy that he nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, as long as everyone is really willing to work, I welcome everyone here. Let's work together to mine this coal mine!"
The dog seemed to be infected by the lively atmosphere, running and barking happily around the crowd.
Cheng Chumo looked at the group of people who were enthusiastic and eager to sign up, nodded slightly, and said loudly: "I, Cheng Chumo, am very grateful for everyone's help. However, this is only one of the mines. There are other mines that also need manpower to mine. Those places are also waiting for everyone to contribute their efforts to dig out the coal together."
After hearing this, Yuyu tilted her head and asked curiously, "Brother Cheng, why are there other places? Isn't there enough coal to dig here?"
Cheng Chumo smiled and touched Yuyu's head, explaining, "Yuyu, there are so many places with coal in Chang'an City. The coal produced by this mine alone is not enough, so we need to mine in more places to ensure an adequate supply of coal."
After hearing this, Shitou patted his chest again and shouted, "Master Cheng, no matter which mine it is, I will dig wherever you point me. As long as I can dig out coal, I will never complain of being tired!"
Several other young men also responded: "Yes, Master Cheng, we will listen to you. We can dig elsewhere. As long as there is work to do and we can make money, we are happy to do it!"
Cheng Chumo looked pleased and said, "Okay, I'll take note of your kindness. Once everything is arranged here, we'll split up and go to other mines. When the time comes, work hard. I promise not to treat you unfairly."
After that, Cheng Chumo began to discuss the subsequent specific arrangements with everyone, such as how many people would be assigned to each mine, who would lead the team, etc.
The dogs were still running around, occasionally coming over to listen to a word or two, and were also concerned about the follow-up plans for the coal mining.