What does Genesis 31:8 mean?

'If your father said, “The speckled ones will be your pay,” then all the animals had speckled young. If he said, “The streaked ones will be your pay,” then all the animals had streaked young.' Genesis 31:8 - Modern Text Bible

(Jacob is showing how, no matter how Laban tried to change the deal, things always worked out in Jacob’s favor.)