Fortunately, a typhoon just passed in the past two days, and I don’t know what the temperature is. It didn’t rise immediately, and there was no sun, so the seafood would not go bad if left overnight.
But in order to keep the crabs fresh, Ye Yaodong still rode his bicycle and planned to go to Acai's wife to buy crushed ice, and by the way, send the crabs to his purchasing point to raise them for a few hours to prevent them from dying at home.
It's too troublesome to go to the ice factory to buy small pieces. Anyway, their purchasing points will set aside small compartments of two or three square meters to store ice cubes. They also received the goods yesterday, so there should be some broken ice left.
Just now, when his second brother was looking for Acai, he asked his wife to buy some ice.
After sorting the goods and keeping them fresh with ice, he went to apply for a tractor. After everything was arranged and it was dark, he sat down to eat with peace of mind.
Lin Xiuqing watched him busying around and running around. He only sat down after everyone had finished their meal. She couldn't help but complain.
"My eldest and second brothers want to buy a shop, why are you causing so much trouble? You are running around..."
She moved the dishes on the table towards him and found that they were all cold. "I'll heat up the dishes for you..."
"No need. It doesn't matter if the food is cold in the hot summer. As long as the rice is hot, it's fine." Ye Yaodong was also starving. He ate the food in big mouthfuls, his mouth full and he spoke in a hesitant manner.
"I wanted to take the opportunity to collect some goods and sell them in the city. It has nothing to do with them. I just helped arrange the tractor. I have to carry the goods anyway."
Lin Xiuqing thought about it and quickly shut up, "Well, eat quickly, walk around after eating, digest it, then take a bath and go to bed. I've already boiled the water."
"Well, have you all eaten?"
"I've eaten everything and taken a bath. Now it's just you. Eat all the food, or else you'll have to throw it away."
"Um."
Ye Yaodong finished up the remaining food and handed the dishes to Ah Qing to clean up. Then he planned to pick up some seafood and go find some friends.
When he was receiving the goods at the door of his house in the afternoon, they came over to have a look out of curiosity. As they were busy, he had no time to talk in detail, so now was just the right time to take a walk.
By the way, I plan to say a few words to them. Anyway, those are the only things they say. As for whether they have any ideas or not, it depends on them. If they want, we can go together at night.
But according to him, Zheng and Xiaoxiao definitely don't have the money to buy it. They have just paid off their debt for the boat and they definitely can't afford that kind of money, even if it's just a deposit.
Without a doubt, both of them shook their heads, but this did not stop them from taking the opportunity to drink.
Each of them brought a bucket of rice wine, some peanuts and edamame, and went to the fat man to pack up the leftover marinade from his dinner, as well as fried kidney and other things. Then they walked and talked and went straight to A Guang's house.
It had been a while since they had a drink and chat, so Ye Yaodong also stopped by to see his sister.
Ye Huimei's belly was already very big, and it was sticking out even when she was wearing a loose dress.
He didn't ask her to help with the processing. They could do it themselves. They were all familiar with A Guang's food anyway, and the seafood they brought only needed to be blanched, which was very convenient.
"When will you give birth?"
Ye Huimei supported her waist with one hand, touched her belly with the other and said with a smile: "There are still two months, the beginning of August in the lunar calendar, and September in the Gregorian calendar."
"It will be soon. If A Guang is not at home, if you have any problems, remember to ask his sister to go to our house to find mother. If mother is not at home, go to find your three sisters-in-law. They are at home all day long anyway."
"I know."
"I heard you spent 3,000 yuan to buy a store in the city?"
"Well, your eldest brother and second brother also want to buy some. I have to go to the city with them at night."
A Guang was surprised. Are all three brothers-in-law going to buy one
Ye Yaodong explained it again and had a detailed chat with A Guang and others.
A Guang's father would have a drink with them when he had nothing to do.
He said with certainty: "This shop in the wholesale market is good, but it's a bit expensive. This money can buy a boat, and the shop hasn't been built yet. It doesn't look as safe as buying a boat."
"Don't you already have a boat at home? That market is not small. It will develop sooner or later anyway."
"That's right. As long as the store can be utilized, it can slowly make money. It's just that it's too far away, and it's not convenient for us to go out. Anyway, you have already bought it, so it's an industry after all."
After hearing what Pei's father said, Ye Yaodong knew that he was not optimistic either, so forget it, there was no need to say anything more.
Ah Guang said, "My father and I are planning to buy another boat. My aunt told me that my uncle's brother-in-law's neighbor was repairing the roof tiles after the typhoon, but he didn't step on the stairs properly and fell down. Now he plans to sell the boat to pay for his illness."
"Ah, so tragic? He even fell down the stairs..."
"You already have a boat, so are you planning on hiring someone to buy another one?"
"Yes, I plan to hire a few more acquaintances so that I can make money on both ships at the same time."
Ah Zheng enviously said, "You guys are really rich. You already have a boat, and you want to buy another one? Xiao Xiao and I even share a boat. After Ah Guang changed his name, things really went smoothly for him. It made me want to change my name too."
"Yeah, or I can go back and ask a fortune teller to tell me in which year I will get rich? And where I should worship?" Xiaoxiao touched his chin and spoke seriously.
The fat man rolled his eyes and said, "If I can get rich just by bowing to a certain place, I can kneel down forever."
"Why don't you just cut off some of your flesh as a sacrifice?"
"No, that won't work. It will hurt. It took me nearly 30 years to build this much muscle."
Ye Yaodong ignored their jokes and was somewhat tempted, but he had no place to buy a boat now.
He had just bought a shop, so he couldn't buy a boat that was too big. With the boat he had now, if he wanted to buy a similar one, he could buy another one.
"My dear relatives, A Guang, if you plan to buy another boat, you should just find someone to partner with... Hey... I'm not talking about buying a boat with someone... Just listen to me first..."
Seeing that Pei's father wanted to interrupt him, Ye Yaodong quickly explained, "What I mean is that you buy the boat and find a partner. You provide the boat, and he provides the manpower. The catch can be split 50-50, or you can split 60-40. If it's more, it's a bit harsh. It's just like the tenant farmers in the past. The labor and gas money all go to them, and you just provide the boat."
"He can call anyone to work with him. This way, you will have less trouble. It's also better for the people who work with him. He doesn't have to listen to anyone's orders. How much does a boatman earn per day? This is more cost-effective than being hired as a boatman by someone else."
"After this cooperation, if we catch more, they will get more share. If we catch less, they can pay less rent. If we don't go out to sea, they don't have to pay rent either. It's quite friendly."
"It's good for you guys, too. You don't have to hire a fixed number of people. Even when you're not out at sea, you still have to pay them. Anyway, as long as the weather is good and the boat is moving, everyone will get a share of the money and make some money."
In their previous life, someone in their village did this. They didn’t have to work much as long as they had two or three boats. As long as the boat came back to the port, they would just pick up the goods and sell them.
After hearing his suggestion, A Guang's eyes lit up, "That's great! The more you work, the more you get. I don't have to worry about my father being unable to work in a few years and me not being able to manage two boats."
Father Pei thought about it and felt that his suggestion was feasible.
Since you have to hire people anyway, you might as well ask one person to cooperate with you. The whole boat can be left to him to fish independently, and he can take half or 60% of the goods sold as rent. This is good for both parties. The other party can make a little more money, and he can save some trouble.
Xiao Xiao couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "You are smart and this is a great idea. If I have money in the future, I will buy two boats and leave them there to make money. I can sit at home and count the money."
"No, you have to go pick up the goods yourself, or they'll steal your stuff."
"Too!"
Father Pei fell into deep thought, "We'll discuss this later."
This time he didn't drink anymore. After finishing what was left in the bowl, he stood up and went to think about it.
Ye Yaodong actually wanted to buy another boat to make money, but boats are hard to buy now, and he thinks buying a shop in the market will appreciate in value!
The store is now a ready-made opportunity, and I just happened to come across it.
Although the profits will not come as quickly as those from ships, shops in wholesale markets are hard to come by, and this is a long-term benefit.
Thinking of this, he wanted to buy another one...
If you miss this opportunity, you will miss this shop. You can give one shop to each son, and give one to the daughter, or distribute the jewelry or other assets when there is more in the future.
As for boats, if you come across one, you can buy another one and you can see the benefits immediately.
As Ye Yaodong drank, he began to think. The opportunity to buy a store was rare. He thought that his family's savings were sufficient, so he could buy another one and still have a lot left over.
After finishing a sip of wine, I looked at the fried kidney on the table and couldn't help but eat a few more bites to replenish my waist first...
I'll have to talk to his wife about it when I get back...
Just as he was eating, Kuaizi was suddenly hit by Ah Zheng, "Leave some for me, you are so rude. I see you keep picking at this bowl of food, and you still want to have a fourth child? Haven't you been punished enough?"
"I'm eating my food, it's none of your business. Your wife is still in confinement after childbirth, what are you eating?"
"I'm about to leave the confinement period, so I can't make up for it in advance."
Xiaoxiao also joined in the fun and brought the pork loin to herself, "Don't fight over it, just give it to me."
"You still want to eat more to have a second baby."
"Of course! I'll have a second child when I get home tonight. My daughter is five years old now, so I can have another one every five years and save the fine." Xiaoxiao picked up a piece of nut and chewed it happily.
"Pull a few more, you've been drinking, you're a hairy second child."
"Tsk~ It can last longer if you drink!"
"You dick!"
After laughing and cursing, Ye Yaodong poured himself another bowl.
After they had almost finished drinking the wine they brought, they burped and walked out of A Guang's house arm in arm.
Ye Yaodong was also a little tipsy. He looked at the time and it was almost 9 o'clock.
Come on, there’s no need to sleep. I’ll go back and take a shower. After a fight, I’ll have to go to the dock to get the crabs.