No wonder Chinese people like to discuss things over the wine table. Clinking glasses over the wine table is indeed the best way to build closer relationships.
In just one meal, Ye Yaodong had become familiar with all of them, and they were almost on friendly terms.
However, this kind of relationship at the drinking table is only temporary, and he can't maintain it frequently.
These days, basic communications rely on letters, and everyone is very simple and honest. It's good enough if you can make yourself familiar to others and leave a deep impression on them. If anything happens, it will be easier to deal with.
By the time we reached the dock, the alcohol had almost worn off everyone's body, and it was getting dark, so no one wanted to delay any longer.
Secretary Chen called on the villagers who were watching the fun around to help, and a large group of people worked together to lift the sea monster onto the tractor.
In addition, they used ropes to secure the sea monster tightly to the tractor to prevent it from falling off due to bumps and its large body.
After everything was done, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Director Chen greeted them with a smile and left first.
Ye Yaodong said regretfully: "It's really too late today, and Director Chen is busy too. We have to hurry back. Otherwise, we can have a few more drinks and stay here for one night. It won't be so rushed to go back tomorrow, and it will be safer."
"Thank you very much. Thank you for your greeting tonight. I've made a note of it and left you my number. If you encounter any difficulties or problems, you can call me."
"Okay, okay, thank you Director Chen."
Whether you mean it sincerely or politely, I've been waiting for you to say this!
Ye Yaodong accepted this remark happily, and while speaking, he followed them and sent them to the car.
But what the hell are those things on the motorcycle
Ye Yaodong stared at those dogs with his eyes wide open. Damn, they really know how to find a place to sit. He has never ridden this kind of three-wheeled motorcycle, and these dogs are enjoying it
The dogs looked at the people walking towards them innocently, without any awareness of being outsiders who had taken over someone else's nest. Bah, it's a dog!
Even when people approached them, they still sat in the motorcycle's cargo box, motionless, and refused to come down...
I don’t know if Ye Yaodong noticed it, but others also saw it. Director Chen laughed and said, “These dogs in your house are quite good at enjoying themselves and finding places to nest.”
The person next to him also said with a smile: "He is really smart. He even knew to take advantage of the opportunity to get a ride on the motorcycle before we leave."
Father Ye laughed and scolded the dogs, "Come down quickly, the leaders are leaving."
"Woof~"
(No~)
When Ye's father saw that the dog barked at them but remained motionless, he was speechless.
"Come down quickly! Do you hear me?"
Some of the dogs turned their heads away, while others simply lowered their heads and this time they didn't even bark.
Ye Yaodong almost laughed out of anger at them. How could they become so shameless
I don’t know how the two boys at home were trained, but they can be taught to be so smart.
The leaders also found it funny and didn't mind at all, they were laughing.
But this is not a solution, it will delay people from returning home.
Ye Yaodong frowned and shouted at them, "Hurry up and get down here, or I'll go home with the leaders and cook dog meat hot pot! It's winter, just the right time to kill them and give them a tonic!"
“Woof woof woof woof~”
(Dog meat hotpot again~)
The dogs seemed to understand, or perhaps they were frightened by his expression and tone. They no longer huddled there, but jumped out of the truck bed one after another, barked wildly at everyone, and then huddled back to Ye Yaodong's feet.
Ye Yaodong smiled and said to Director Chen and the others, "I'm sorry, the dog at home was too naughty and delayed your return."
"It's okay, it only takes a short while, and it's fun to watch."
"As for puppies, our local dogs are better. They are smart and intelligent, easy to train and easy to raise."
"That's right, Comrade Ye Yaodong, you have to keep an eye on your dog. Don't let anyone take it away with a rope. Otherwise, it would be a pity."
"Haha, of course. If anyone dares to steal my dog, I will break his claws first."
When Guang and his friends caught the bitch, they wanted to stew her for food, but after she gave birth, how could he allow it? They had raised her for several months, how could they have developed feelings for her
After he gave each of them a puppy, who would be willing to stew them now
Although the dog meat hotpot smelled delicious, they were not interested in it and could not bring themselves to eat it.
However, if someone killed a wild dog, cooked it and asked them to eat it, they certainly would not refuse, after all, it is meat.
This episode involving the dog seemed to have brought their relationship closer. When getting on the car, everyone waved and smiled, and said that they would definitely come to his house and sit for a while on Mazu's birthday.
Ye Yaodong also sent the person away with a smile on his face.
The Zhou brothers standing by also had dry smiles on their faces, but no one paid any attention to them, as if they were just tools.
After the people left, they pulled the village cadres aside and asked, "Village head, secretary, they took the sea monster away, so when will the subsidies be given to us?"
"Why are you in such a hurry? I'm sure you guys will get it. Just wait a few days and the postman will definitely deliver it to you. If it goes to the village committee, I'll deliver it to you then."
"Okay, how many days will it take?"
"The fastest time will be ten days or half a month, maybe a month. Eh? No, the Chinese New Year is less than a month away, and we will definitely have to take a holiday during the Chinese New Year. So maybe we have to wait until after the Chinese New Year."
“Ah? We have to wait until after the New Year? That’s so long…” The brothers looked at each other.
"That's right. Everything has to have a rule. A-Dong waited for almost a month before the money was distributed. You just have to wait. We can't do without you."
"Oh, this has been too long."
"You don't need the money urgently, why are you in such a hurry?"
Zhou Da smiled awkwardly, "Aren't you just thinking about getting the money in your pocket as soon as possible so you can feel at ease as soon as possible?"
"Don't worry, you will definitely get what you deserve." Secretary Chen's tone was gentler than the village chief's.
"Then...how much subsidy can we get?"
"This really stumps us. We don't know how the higher-ups will approve it."
"Alas~ Why didn't you have the courage to ask a few questions just now? Now I can only wait blindly." Zhou Da said regretfully.
Ye Yaodong pursed his lips. He lacked the courage and was too timid to speak. He couldn't blame anyone else.
However, even if you ask, they probably won't give you a definite answer. Anyway, they have the final say on how much to give you, so it's useless to ask.
The villagers who were watching the excitement around, after the tractors and motorcycles drove away one after another, also walked towards the village while making a lot of noise.
Ye Yaodong also called his dogs to go home.
"Tell me, how can you be so shameless? Yes, you are thick-skinned and greedy! I haven't even ridden this kind of three-wheeled motorcycle, and you have already taken the lead, you dogs!"
"Woof woof~"
"It's a pity that I don't have time to take you up the mountain. Otherwise, you might have brought back some pheasants and rabbits for me as a snack."
“Woof woof woof~”
"Why are you running? Walk slowly. You just finished eating. If you walk too fast, your stomach will hurt."
Ye Yaodong walked slowly and leisurely, and the Zhou brothers behind him also trotted to catch up with him and asked him how much subsidy he had given when he donated the tripod.
Do you want to inquire even if it costs only a few dozen dollars
Ye Yaodong blinked, but the thought only lasted for a moment. After thinking about it, he understood. Whose family has such a rich financial background as he does
One or two dollars can buy a lot of things, who doesn’t need money
He is short of money too!
"50 yuan! But they also gave me a glorious banner, which is hung in my main hall. Well... there are also a lot of miscellaneous items, washbasins, thermoses, enamel pots, rice and flour, and so on. There are subsidies from the county government and our village committee. There are quite a lot of subsidies. Add up the miscellaneous items, it's not a small amount."
"However, my situation is different from yours, so it's hard to say. You shouldn't refer to it. You will know when the subsidy comes in a while. Anyway, my work is not in vain."
"Oh, well..."
After listening to him enumerate a few items, they felt relieved. It sounded like a lot.
Zhou Da laughed, "How do you know Director Chen? It seems like you are quite familiar with him. No wonder he suggested that I contact the newspaper and the Fisheries Bureau."
"We just met by chance. I didn't expect Director Chen, who is so busy, would still remember me."
"Haha, I can't tell. I thought we've known each other for a long time. You're amazing. You can even invite someone to your home for dinner."
"What's the big deal? Just be thick-skinned..."
A few people walked and talked along the way. After all, they were neighbors and lived next door to each other, so it was convenient for them.
Although the Zhou brothers felt as if they had been cut off, they also felt as if it was justified
Anyway, with their simple brains, they couldn't figure out which link went wrong
Moreover, the items have already been handed in, so it can be considered a perfect solution. They are not stuck with it, and all they have to do is wait for the subsidies to come.
When Ye Yaodong returned home, his mother and aunt were still killing fish.
He quickly squatted down and said something nice, "Mom, thank you for your hard work!"
When Ye's mother heard this, the knife she used to kill the fish cut her hand. She quickly put the fish into her mouth and sucked it.
"Did you take the wrong medicine, or did you drink too much? You scared me for no reason."
Ye Yaodong: “???”
"What's wrong? What did I say wrong? Isn't this just a way of showing concern?"
Mother Ye rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't give me that. I come home from work every day to kill fish for you, and I've never heard you say a single nice word. Today, you suddenly said something that almost scared me. Do you have a guilty conscience?"
"Oh? So you feel guilty now? If I say I love you, your knife will probably end up on your feet?"
"What are you talking about? You are so dishonest, you always talk back, and I never hear you say a few nice words. But today you suddenly say so many nice things. What do you want to do? Is Qing not going to give you money?"