The highest anyone else received was three taels of silver, which gradually decreased, with the least also getting one tael of silver. In addition, each married person was given rice and sausages, while those unmarried received pastries and candies.
Although Hua Zhuang had just started working, because of Hua Qiang's good performance previously, he was still given two taels of silver and some food. Delighted, Hua Zhuang and Madam Hua made a special trip to Guiyuan to kowtow to Qian Sangui in thanks.
The news that Guiyuan had given big red envelopes to the servants and workers spread throughout the village, inciting envy and resentment among the villagers towards Guiyuan's workers.
