Lin Dahua had earned one silver tael just for a month's work. The villagers did not even dare think about earning that much in the past.
Thump, thump, thump!
Many felt their hearts beating like drums. They felt like it was about to burst out of their chests.
Su Binglan continued calling out names, "Li Mei."
Li Mei heard her name and quickly went to Su Binglan's table.
Then Su Binglan counted 150 coins before her. "Your basic salary is 150 coins, and your bonus is one silver tael. Take them and write your name here to show you've received this month's salary."
Li Mei became teary-eyed when she received her pay. "Thank you so much!"
She choked up because one silver tael and 150 coins could last her family an entire year. However, she had earned that much in a single month's salary. She no longer had to worry about not having enough food to grow, freezing, or starving to death during winter.
