They received 743.8 yuan in one go, which Ye Yaodong and A Guang divided up on the spot. They happily put more than 300 yuan in their respective pockets and went home.
As for the remaining invoices, it won’t be too late to settle them in a few days.
At first, Ye's father and mother didn't know that Ye Yaodong had gone out to sea, because he often disappeared for most of the day in the past, but he had been working honestly every day in the past two months. They thought that he would return to his old ways as soon as he had free time.
It was almost time for lunch at noon and no one was around, so Ye's mother asked casually. Then the whole family knew that he had actually gone out to sea in the typhoon.
Ye's father was so angry that he scolded him for messing around, and then he said that a typhoon was forming at sea, and the waves in the open sea would be so huge...
He was so busy talking that he couldn't eat lunch. He was worried the whole time until he saw him return safely around 2:00 p.m., and then his father breathed a sigh of relief. However, the rolling pin he was using to make dumplings also hit his leg.
Ye Yaodong screamed without any preparation, "Ah? Dad, why did you hit me for no reason?"
"Where the hell have you been? Didn't you know there would be a typhoon in a couple of days?"
"You also said in two days? Ah Dad~ Just tell me~"
He jumped up and down trying to hide, but he never expected that when he happily returned home, what would greet him was a rolling pin.
"Ah... Dad~ I was wrong, I was wrong, please don't hit me..."
Ye Yaodong retreated as he spoke, and when he saw that he couldn't avoid being hit by several sticks in vain, he simply ran out, preparing to come back after his father calmed down.
Ye's father stood at the door and cursed for a while before going back into the house.
Ye Yaodong hid at the corner of the intersection until he could no longer hear any sound, then he came out again, "Alas, it's not easy to make a little money, and I still have to get beaten."
He quietly walked to the window of his room and knocked several times, but there was no response. He had no choice but to stand by the window and smoke two cigarettes while waiting.
After waiting for a while, he heard some movement in the house and knocked on the window again.
"Who is it?"
"It's me, open the window and let me in!"
The window was opened instantly, "Why don't you go through the front door?"
"I'm afraid my dad will get angry if he sees me. Move aside and I'll jump in."
"How are the waves at sea? Is it really as dangerous as Dad said?" Lin Xiuqing frowned. She had never been to sea and didn't know how dangerous it would be. If it was as dangerous as her father-in-law said at noon, she would definitely not let him go.
The first thing Ye Yaodong did when he entered the house was to take off his rain boots. He had worn them for almost the entire day and his feet were full of sweat and they stunk!
After taking off his shoes, he took out the money and receipts from his pocket and put them on the table, then began to take off his clothes and said, "It's okay. When we first went out in the morning, the wind and waves were not very strong and we could still bear it. It was not until after noon that the wind and waves got stronger. We realized that things were not going well and hurried back."
"Why so much money?"
Lin Xiuqing's eyes widened when she saw him take out a handful of money.
"Of course it's earned by your man. Count it and see if it's 372. It shouldn't have fallen."
"So many?" She was shocked.
"If you risk your life for this, it must be worth it with a generous reward!"
"Don't go next time. It's too risky. Who knows what might happen?"
"I know. I won't do it again next time. Once is enough. Go get me a basin of water. I'll take a bath and soak my feet. I'll be leaving soon."
Lin Xiuqing obediently went out to get him some water, and when she came back she asked him again, "You got up so early in the morning, don't you want to take a nap after taking a shower?"
"Don't go to bed until you get back. I have some important things to do."
When he came back in the afternoon and saw that there were still many large and small boats on the shore, he felt that he needed to go and remind them.
He didn't even bother to tell his wife in detail about the large amount of cargo he had towed today. After changing into clean clothes and shoes, he jumped out of the window again.
Lin Xiuqing watched him coming and going in a hurry, and didn't know where he was going. Since he didn't say anything, she could only keep the money and the receipt and ask him about it when he came back in the evening.
After Ye Yaodong left home, he went to the commune first. The village cadres were working in the commune.
Before entering the commune, news about the typhoon has been broadcast at the entrance of the commune to remind the villagers of their village.
He couldn't help complaining in his heart, shouldn't the horn be honked at the dock? Fishermen go in and out of the dock every day, wouldn't it be easier for everyone to know if there are any major events or precautions? What's the point of installing it in the commune? Many people may not be able to hear it, so it can only be passed on by word of mouth.
As soon as he entered the commune, he went straight to find Secretary Chen. After all, he had saved his grandson, so they had some kind of friendship.
Secretary Chen was also surprised to see him coming over. He smiled politely and said, "Please sit down. What do you want to talk to me about?"
"Secretary, don't you think it's a bit useless to use a loudspeaker at the gate of the commune? Who comes to the commune every day? It's not like they eat from the same pot. During the years of collective economy, shouldn't the typhoon warning information be broadcast at the dock?"
Secretary Chen thought about it and felt that what he said made sense. "You are right. Let's see if it rains tomorrow. If not, I will have people stationed at the dock."
Ye Yaodong was very satisfied that Secretary Chen was still willing to listen to suggestions. He also mentioned that there were still ships at the dock that had not yet sailed to the safe harbor, and suggested that he install the loudspeaker outside the dock tomorrow to play the music, and also play it in the village first.
As long as the loudspeaker is played around the village, most villagers can hear the warning and advice, and his purpose will be achieved. As for whether everyone listens or not? That is not something he can intervene in. At least it can reduce the losses.
In his previous life, several people in the village died because of this typhoon. He had to fast and pray for a month, and he had a deep impression of it.
As a native of this village and having lived here all my life, I should do whatever I can within my ability!
Perhaps because of the personal connections, Secretary Chen listened to the suggestions and thought they were good, so he agreed to them immediately.
If it weren't for that favor, Ye Yaodong would still be as nonchalant as before, and Secretary Chen might think that he came to cause trouble for him.
Secretary Chen said cheerfully, "You came here just to tell me this?"
"What else? I just came back from the dock today and saw that there were still many boats that hadn't left for the shelter, so I wanted to come over and remind them. I happened to see the speaker at the door playing. So I wanted to make a suggestion."
"I thought you wanted my help with something."
"Hahaha, not yet. Maybe there will be a need for Secretary Chen's help in the future. I hope Secretary Chen can help enthusiastically."
"Haha, that's as I should. You look a lot darker. You must have worked hard in just the past two months! Young people should work hard."
"You're right. Am I not a prodigal son who has returned? Haha, then you go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore."
"Okay, come to my house when you have time."
"Why!"
When walking out of the commune, Ye Yaodong sighed. It was a bit tiring to talk to officials. They had to speak in a serious manner and be polite. He had been accustomed to talking nonsense to his friends during this period of time.
He shook his head and decided to go talk to A Guangtu.