Xie Ruyi looked around guiltily, but then quickly declared with renewed confidence, "I was just afraid you'd all be working for nothing. After all, with all the expenses at home and outside, we can't have zero income."
Gu Yuanjin said, "Even with only these two hundred taels of silver, do you think we brothers could earn that much back in a year working for Foreman Ding?
"Let me make this clear. From now on, this business is for us brothers to decide. If I find out any of you are gossiping behind our backs or trying any funny business, don't blame us for being ruthless."
Li Xiaohua asked foolishly, "What would happen then?"
Gu Yuanhuo narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "You probably don't want to find out."
Terrified by his gaze, Li Xiaohua shivered and, filled with a sudden will to survive, shook her head frantically.
Hong Daya had been huddled quietly in a corner the whole time. Only when she saw Gu Yuanjin tuck the silver taels back into his robes did her eyes flicker.
