Chapter 330 Something happened
"It's been over a week, and not only have the people who were sick before not recovered, but more and more people are getting sick. The goods are piling up. If this continues, the employers will have to ask the government to intervene. What do you think we should do?"

"What should I do? You ask me, but who should I ask? You made the boatmen work non-stop, and now they are exhausted."

"Me? Wasn't it you who suggested it? Now you're scolding me! Do you have any shame?!"

Everyone suddenly started arguing, and obscene words came out like machine guns.

The man sitting in the main seat had a gloomier expression on his face, and finally slammed the table, "Okay, stop arguing. Let's talk business."

Only then did everyone become quiet.

One of them said, "Boss, what do you think we should do? We can't go on like this."

"I know it won't work. In that case, why not ask a doctor to take a look and see how to treat it."

"Who will pay for the doctor's visit?"

As soon as this question was asked, everyone suddenly became very quiet, as if they had become dumb.

An awkward silence brewed in the air.

The boss had no choice but to say, "Let's not talk about the money first, let's get through this first."

Another person said, "Boss, we can't not talk about money. To be honest, I actually asked a doctor to treat my subordinates before. The doctor said that although the disease is not serious, it takes time to cure. It needs to be treated slowly and it can't be cured overnight. So seeing a doctor and taking medicine, even the cheapest one, I'm afraid it will take ten days or half a month to be effective."

After hearing what he said, everyone including the boss gasped.

Ten days or half a month, and with so many people, how much money will it cost?
Countless!
"Well, then...is there any way to do it without spending money?"

one person asked.

"Then let them endure it. Maybe they will get better on their own after a while."

the man replied.

Well, that's one way to do it.

But this method sounds like nonsense when it is spoken out.

They had all been thinking this way before, thinking maybe it would get better in a few days.

More than a week has passed, how can I see any improvement?
Who knows how long you can hold on?
If they don't come up with a feasible solution, the employers won't wait.

In two days, the employers will file a complaint with the government.

Even though the boatmen's union is extremely powerful, it is best not to deal with the government if possible.

The boss asked, "Is there any other way?"

Everyone shook their heads in unison.

At this moment, someone suddenly raised his head and said, "Boss, have you heard about the recent uproar in the city? It is said that a chef wants to invite the whole city to taste his dishes."

The boss nodded and said, "I heard about it. It's just that this guy has a conflict with the Shanghai Chefs' Union. Shen Cong even came to me and asked me not to help that guy. Why did you bring this up?"

"Boss, you may not know this yet. That cook is from Guangzhou."

"so what?"

"Didn't an imperial envoy go to Guangzhou a while ago and almost died of illness in Guangzhou? It is said that all the doctors in the city were helpless to treat his illness, but he was cured by a cook."

The boss frowned, "You mean to say that the chef who is against Shen Cong now is the legendary chef?"

The man nodded and said, "Yes, that's him!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

"seriously?"

"It's impossible. How could such a powerful person come to Shanghai without making any noise?"

"That's not right. I heard that the one who was against Shen Cong was a child. Shouldn't the chef be an old man?"

"You don't know this, right? It is said that he is the god of food from heaven who came down to earth. He was born with supernatural powers and has been able to cook since his mother's womb." "Oh, that makes sense."

"Boss, since the magic chef has come to Shanghai, why not ask him to take a look? Maybe he can easily cure the boatman's illness."

"This...it would probably cost a lot of money to hire someone to cook."

"No matter how much it costs, it's food, not medicine. It's cheaper than taking medicine for ten days or half a month, and it can also save some food expenses."

Someone said it in a calculated manner.

These words immediately convinced the doubtful people, and they all said, "Boss, let's invite the chef!"

The person with the frown on his face now turned out to be the boss.

"No."

The boss said in a deep voice.

"Why not? This... the people are already at the doorstep, what are we waiting for if we don't go and invite them? After a few days, when they go back, it will be difficult to invite them again!"

"That's right, Boss! What are you hesitating about?"

The boss said, "Have you forgotten? Shen Cong and the cook don't get along. I promised Shen Cong. If I invite his enemies now, how can I face Shen Cong in the future?"

Everyone fell silent.

They all know that the boss is the most loyal, the most respectful, and always treats his friends very well.

That's why they all sincerely called him "Boss" and followed him everywhere.

Now, it is unacceptable for the boss to betray his friends and ask his friends' enemies for help.

At least the boss himself can't get over it.

One of them advised, "Boss, things are urgent now. Shen Cong only came to ask for your help. Since it is a favor, we have to prioritize. Let's deal with our own affairs first, and then help him. This can't be regarded as abandoning him."

"That's right, Boss. If you hesitate any longer, those employers will make a scene."

"I know how serious the matter is. Let me pay for the doctor to treat everyone, and you don't have to worry about this matter."

"This……"

Everyone looked at each other, and the same thought came to their minds.

This time the boss is going to bleed heavily.

But as long as it's not their money being spent, then let the boss be happy.

Seeing that no one objected anymore, the matter was settled.

At this moment, someone suddenly ran in hurriedly and said, "Boss, something...something big happened!"

"What's the matter? Tell me slowly. Are those employers causing trouble again?"

"No, there was a strange young man who set up a pot in our yard and prepared to cook for the boatmen!"

"What? This is ridiculous. Where did this ignorant brat come from?"

The boss was immediately furious.

Eating is a big deal. After all, if you don’t eat well and cause collective food poisoning, it would be a big trouble.

Especially for boatmen who do heavy physical labor, eating is more important than anything else.

Therefore, they entrust the daily meals to the chefs they trust the most. The chefs they work with have a decades-long friendship and know each other well, which makes people feel at ease.

If unknown outsiders dare to feed their boatmen food of unknown origin, it would be considered deliberate poisoning!
Where on earth did this bastard come from? How dare he do such a thing!

If the boatman has any health problems from eating too much, he will definitely pull out his cramps and skin him alive!

Even if the king of heaven came, he couldn't save him!
(End of this chapter)