"Village Chief, have you discussed the wages with them? Do they have any complaints?" Zhao Yan only cared about the essentials.
Hiring people always came with the issue of pay, which was the easiest part to cause friction. Zhao Yan preferred to get it out in the open early to mitigate risks; if someone were dissatisfied, he could replace them immediately rather than dealing with excuses and arguments when it came time to settle the bill after the work was done.
The thought of such a scene—ranging from petty bickering to outright physical confrontation—was exhausting. He preferred to avoid the headache altogether.
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