"Didn't I already distribute the money? How could something like this still happen?"
The steward was taken aback by these words. He looked up at Gene, and realization dawned on him in an instant, a smile spreading across his face.
"Yes, yes! The money has been distributed. We've been so busy lately that the accounts haven't been settled yet, so we couldn't distribute it in time."
The boss had made it clear someone had to take the fall, and even if the steward was unwilling, he had no choice but to step up. Otherwise, why was he the steward, while those outside were merely coachmen?
"Distribute the money, and don't let this kind of misunderstanding happen again, no matter how busy we are," Gene said, defining the problem as a misunderstanding. After speaking, he turned to the few worker representatives. "Your wages will be paid today. Go out and tell them now."
It was time to prepare for a new round of action, and he didn't want any more trouble.
