After Kirk said goodbye to Claire, his originally bad mental state became even more depressed. He didn't know what was still panicking in his heart at this time.
After entering the winery, people who had gathered inside greeted Kirk.
"Brother Kirk, you are finally here."
Kirk nodded, then looked at the number of people in the factory and asked, "Are everyone here?"
The person who just spoke replied, "Not yet, there are still some people on their way."
"Yes." Kirk nodded, "Then wait a little longer. When everyone is here, we will go find the boss."
Everyone present also nodded. Kirk is the leader of the workers' union in the winery, and the workers here all obey his words.
After a while, subtle discussions gradually began to sound in the scene.
"Can I get the money this time?"
"I find it difficult to say how many times we have come here to ask for money, and every time they give us some money to kill us. It is probably the same this time."
"Well, it's worth it if you can get it. The children at home have to pay tuition for school."
"No! If he doesn't give it to us this time, the worst we can do is quit!" Some people shouted with a bad temper.
"Quit? It's easy to say, but how can it be so easy? We all have families to support. When we open our eyes, there are children waiting to be fed. Without this job, we really can't live."
Listening to the words of these workers, Kirk's thoughts couldn't help but wander.
Yes, what should I do if I still can't get my salary this time? The owner of this winery has been in arrears with their wages for more than half a year, and now many of their families are almost unable to support themselves.
When he thought of this, Kirk couldn't help but think of the Nafu City city lord who just talked to him, and his thoughts couldn't help but go there.
But after thinking about it, Kirk still shook his head with a wry smile. This is not a small matter that can be decided casually. As the person in charge elected by everyone, he must be responsible for everyone.
Although that Claire doesn't look like a bad person, you can't tell a person by his appearance. Besides, all the rich people in the world are the same, so it may not be better than here.
Moreover, Nafu City, who is so far away from his hometown, is not familiar with the place. If he really encounters the so-called black-hearted boss, then they will not even think about coming back. They will probably squeeze out their blood and flesh. Just like those people in previous lives who were tricked into digging coal in coal mines.
In a strange place, outsiders are the most marginalized. Unlike here, I am very familiar with everything here. I have many friends and acquaintances. I am so oppressed in the winery that I have to quit working and go back to farming or find a new job. It is just that the wages are not as high as in the winery, and the life is more tiring and miserable. But if that kind of thing happens in other places, it will really mean that the sky is not responding, the earth and the earth are not working, and people can manipulate them at will.
Even if none of the above things happen, how long will it take for you to get paid after waiting for others? If you go there, you will definitely not be able to start working right away. How will your family survive in these days when you can't get a salary?
And it's not like they can't survive here. This time it was Kirk who organized the organization to ask for wages. As long as they succeed this time, life will return to normal. These people are already middle-aged and do not have the mentality of young people to go out and make a living.
There are various other reasons that prevent Kirk from accepting Claire's invitation. He is not alone. He has to be responsible for so many of his brothers and their families. With a family, he has to carry it without seeking advancement, only seeking stability.
"Brother Kirk!" A worker stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Kirk, "I've called you several times. Everyone is here. When are we leaving?"
Kirk shook his head and said, "I was distracted just now. If everyone is here, let's leave now."
"Kirk, what are you thinking about? Are you so lost in thought?"
"It's nothing." Kirk showed a forced smile. In their current living environment, it was good to show a smile.
"I wonder if the boss will give us money this time." The worker said to himself.
Kirk bit his lip and said firmly, "I will give it! He will give it even if he doesn't!"
A group of workers arrived outside the winery's office. At this time, the office staff inside also called out the boss who was indulging in wine and sex.
Then a fat nobleman with a big belly and gorgeous clothes twisted his fat body and ran down the stairs.
After taking a look at the workers present, he asked with a smile, "Isn't it working time now? What are you doing here if you don't work?"
The workers, who were originally very aggressive, couldn't help but weaken a bit after seeing Barnett, and they all turned to look at Kirk, the backbone of them and others.
Kirk also withstood the pressure, stood out from the crowd, raised his head and looked at Barnett in the office above, and said:
"Boss, we are here to discuss salary with you."
After Barnett heard this, a smile appeared on his face. The smile seemed to be trying to please, but it gave the workers a very uncomfortable feeling. It was as if the other party was looking down at him and others from above.
"Didn't I tell you before that the factory is currently in difficulty and our beer sales are not satisfactory outside. It is really impossible to come up with such a sum of money."
"How about I advance some money to you first? When I get the rest of the money, I'll give it to you together."
Kirk remained silent, only turning around to look at the surrounding workers, who were even more silent than he was, with a look of loneliness on their faces. They didn't even dare to say a word, but looked at him expectantly.
Kirk has still been the leader of the union for more than ten years. At the critical moment, he should take on this responsibility no matter what. Whether it is for these workers or for himself, he must solve the matter today.
"Boss, I went out to inquire. Our beer is sold very well outside. There is no such situation as you mentioned." In fact, there is no need to go out to inquire. They all know very well that Barnett just doesn't want to give them money.
"And we really have no money. We all have families. If you still use this salary to deal with us, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to continue doing it."
After Barnett heard Kirk's words, his expression suddenly darkened, and he said in a bad tone, "Are you threatening me with these words?"
Kirk is not afraid. It has been delayed for such a long time, and today we must have an explanation, so he continued, "Our brewery has been doing nothing from the beginning to today. The quality of the beer is getting better and better, and the operation of the brewery is getting better and better. We have always cooperated very well, why have you changed your mind now! And we are not asking for a salary increase, we just want to get back our share of the money!"
"Our brewery?" Barnett chuckled, showing a sarcastic face, and said with a smile, "This is not our brewery, this is my brewery! I paid to sit up, you are just here to work, I took care of my feelings and didn't show my face. Since you said so, I don't have to be polite to you."
"I have money! And there's a lot of it, but I won't give it to you!"
"I'm telling you clearly, your salary will be cut in half from now on. If you don't like it, get out!"
"You are so shameless."
"You are all so old, so I am showing kindness by keeping you here and paying you wages. Now I want you to get out of here. If you leave, I will find new people to come in. They will work harder than you and get less money than you!"
Hearing Barnett's unabashed words, the faces of the workers present turned ugly, their chests heaved with anger, and their fists were clenched tightly.