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What does Genesis 29:15 mean?

After a while, Laban said, 'Just because you’re my relative doesn’t mean you should work for nothing. Tell me what you want for your wages.' Genesis 29:15 - Modern Text Bible

(Laban offers to pay Jacob for his work, acknowledging that family shouldn’t be taken advantage of.)