Although wages were still not high, most had exceeded one hundred yuan. Thirty yuan was indeed a bit low. Zhu Yanyi took a bite of the stir-fried century egg. "It is indeed a bit low."
Luo Ying smiled. Xie Shengyu, sitting nearby, said, "Your mother stopped working there. The boss of that private factory even threatened her."
"Threatened?" Zhu Yanyi was slightly stunned. "Working is voluntary. If I am uncomfortable and don’t want to work, that is normal. How does that connect to threats?"
Xie Shengyu laughed. "Mainly because their wages are low, it is hard to find workers. Your mother is diligent and careful. She often does the work of three people. Her pay is low, so where can they find such a good person? They naturally didn’t want her to leave. But later, when they knew you were her niece, they stopped talking. They even said if she wants to go back, she can just return."
The truth was more complex. The private factory boss was originally a local bully. When he learned Luo Ying had resigned, he wanted to threaten the Xie family. But after asking around in Zhuangyuan Village, he learned the Xie family was the maternal grandparents of the Medical Buddha Girl. Bullies feared karmic retribution the most. So, the matter ended without further incident.
Zhu Yanyi twitched her mouth. "I have such a use?"
Qi Qiaoer scooped a large spoonful of egg custard to feed Xie Tianyun and Xie Guiyun. "Ani, don’t underestimate your reputation. People in Houhai Village believe in gods and Buddhas very much. There are several spirit mediums there. So, your existence has great authority to them."
Zhu Yanyi was confused. "What do you mean?"
She truly didn’t understand the hidden meanings.
Xie Zhong smiled and picked up the fish head for Zhu Yanyi. Zhu Yanyi loved eating fish heads the most. Every time they ate fish, she always ate the head first, so the family always gave it to her. "It is simple. It is a matter of faith. People in Houhai Village believe in gods and Buddhas. To them, they are the most devout believers. You are the Medical Buddha Girl. You are not fake. Many people from Houhai Village saw you produce Spirit Spring water when they sought healing. So, they trust you especially. If they offend you, and get sick, and come to ask for Spirit Spring water, what if you refuse?"
Xie Zhong did not need to say more. Zhu Yanyi understood. It was essentially blind trust. Although Zhu Yanyi liked faith, and after visiting the Yanluo Hall, she knew the importance of karmic merit and power of faith, she hadn’t expected Houhai Village people to trust her so much. "I see."
"You don’t need to worry too much. Don’t carry a heavy burden. Just know they have no ill will toward you," Xie Zhong said with a smile.
Zhu Yanyi nodded, patiently eating the fish head. There was no need to take these people to heart. Some people’s faith just followed the crowd. They had no other thoughts, only trust in her. Although Zhu Yanyi thought this was ignorant, faith was invisible and intangible. So, she didn’t plan to be petty. Besides, this benefited her. Being petty would make her seem hypocritical.
Seeing Zhu Yanyi’s relaxed expression, Luo Ying smiled and said, "By the way, when I went to Houhai Village last time, I heard some gossip."