Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 107: A stab in the back, so cruel!

The village chief looked at Zhang Yishui and said, "Call Tan Laosan over. I'll ask your mother to prepare two dishes and have a drink with him in the evening."

No one dared to underestimate Tan Shaoyang anymore. Not only was he far-sighted, he also had a sharp eye. He could easily expose all the things that were kept in the dark.

He wanted to test the young man's abilities.

It may not seem like a good idea at ordinary times, but the decision is so clear. This is not something that ordinary people can think of. Maybe he can come up with some different ideas.

Zhang Yishui had no idea what his father was thinking, and happily went to call Tan Shaoyang.

Tan Shaoyang was confused when he was dragged out. He was afraid it was the Hongmen Banquet, and he didn't really want to go!

"This is something you, as a son, should worry about and investigate on your own. Why should I go to your house to join in the fun?"

Zhang Yishui said, "I have a quick temper. If you hadn't held me back, something would have happened. I'm not as steady as you. I really can't do without you."

"My dad must have had his reasons for asking you to do this. You are more steady in doing things, unlike me who has no worries and often regrets things after finishing them."

"It's just a meal, just come with me!"

Tan Shaoyang was just passed away like this.

The village chief was sitting under the eaves rolling a cigarette. Tan Shaoyang greeted him and sat down next to him.

The village chief smiled cheerfully and pushed the tobacco to his side. "Third brother, would you like a cigarette?"

Tan Shaoyang is not a smoker, but in order to blend in with others, he usually smokes one or two cigarettes. Now he takes the tobacco and paper and rolls it up skillfully.

A feeling of silence spread between them.

Tan Shaoyang was not in a hurry to speak. After all, he was not the one who was anxious. His movements were slow and unhurried, and there was a hint of enjoyment in his gentle movements.

On the other hand, the village chief could no longer sit still after sitting for a while.

I really underestimated him. This young man is quite stable.

"Old Three! What do you think about my building the dock? Do you think the dock can be built?"

Tan Shaoyang slightly pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a faint smile, "Uncle, how can I explain this matter? It depends on how you operate it."

"If you focus on building the pier and persuade the villagers to pay for it, you can succeed. The difficulty lies in how to fill the gap afterwards."

“In the past, there might have been hope that funds would be allocated from above, but as of now, it is probably very difficult to get funds.”

"The other party is clearly stalling and will not allocate funds."

"We are just a remote fishing village. No matter what, the funds will not be allocated to us first. The town must be developed first."

"Whether it's shops or roads, they must be finished in a certain shape before we can consider the village. This is a long process and it definitely can't be completed in a day or two."

"To put it bluntly, our village doesn't even have electricity, so why should we worry about anything else?"

"You have to think twice before making a decision. Do you still want to build the pier? What kind of problems will you encounter along the way? How will you finish it after it is built?"

"There aren't many wealthy families in our village. A few dozen or a hundred dollars can empty their homes. If they can't make up for it later, I'm afraid they'll be in real trouble."

"You have been through a lot for many years, and you can see further than us young people. You must have a plan in mind, so I won't teach you how to do it here."

Tan Shaoyang analyzed the matter clearly. As for how the other party would decide, he would not get involved. He did not want to cause trouble for himself and be blamed later.

The village chief gave a bitter smile and said, "I was too anxious."

Seeing that he could think clearly, Tan Shaoyang added, "Uncle, the other party doesn't dare to bully you openly, but they are secretly doing it behind your back. You still have to be more cautious!"

"If someone stabs me in the back someday, I'll feel really bad."

"You shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others!"

People like this are most afraid of being attacked from behind.

The village chief patted him on the shoulder and said with emotion, "If you hadn't taken Yishui to secretly investigate, I would still be kept in the dark by him!"

"We thought the funds would be allocated, so we went about it excitedly. But if the wharf was actually built, that would be a real problem!"

"Although our small fishing village is a remote place, our ancestors have lived here for generations. If we can't pay the villagers, I'm afraid we will be forced to leave our homeland!"

"It's a great thing that Yishui can make friends with you. Finally, I can stop being lazy and do something serious."

"I'll remember your kindness. Come to my house more often in the future. I'll be happy to talk to you young people. You have a quick mind and can give me some different ideas."

Tan Shaoyang waved his hands. He didn't dare to take such credit. After all, he also had selfish motives.

"It's only right that a blind cat meets a dead mouse. I can contribute my little bit of strength. After all, I'm busy all day long. How could I know that the other party is a two-faced person?"

As we were talking, the aroma of food wafted into the air.

After moving to the dinner table, they started talking after two glasses of wine. Tan Shaoyang also chatted with others, but they didn't talk about deep things, just chatting casually.

It was not until it got dark that he left, reeking of alcohol.

Tan Shaoyang shook his not-so-clear head. As expected of a leader, he could drink a lot and became dizzy after drinking so much.

I went back to take a shower, fell into bed and fell asleep. When I woke up again, it was already noon.

The feeling of being drunk is not pleasant. My stomach is empty but I have no appetite at all.

I casually drank half a bowl of porridge and lay down on the bed again.

Just like that, night fell again. The voice of the village chief calling the villagers came from the loudspeaker, which could be heard clearly.

Tan Shaoyang got up and stewed seafood porridge in the pot. Grandma Tan knew that he was at home and would prepare three meals a day for him. How could such an old lady not treat him wholeheartedly?

After eating a whole bowl of it, I felt alive again.

You should not drink too much of this wine, it is too painful.

After eating and cleaning up, he slowly went to the gathering place. He felt that the village chief would not insist on building the pier. After all, it was a huge sum of money and he could not afford it.

Sure enough, the crowds of people below, although wondering what the decision would be, still came over.

The village chief spoke a lot in a very eloquent manner, and at the end he said that the allocation of funds had been put on hold for the time being because it conflicted with other funds and could not be allocated for the time being.

The construction of the dock cannot begin.

And they repeatedly assured that if there was a chance in the future, the pier would be built as quickly as possible.

Anyone who can be a leader must have a sharp tongue and say things that can stir people's hearts, which makes the villagers feel particularly comfortable listening to them.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the audience, "Are you not going to withdraw the money again?"

"There are so many villages and towns, how could it be possible to call us?"

"Even if we want to build it, the town will definitely take the lead. How can a small place like ours have a chance?"

"It's okay if we don't build a dock. After all, we don't have any boats, so it won't be a big problem. If we have to pay for building a dock, that would be ripping us off!"

"That's right! If I had the spare money, I would learn how to build a house like the old Tan family! I can't even figure out my own house, so how can I have the time to take care of other things?"

"My son should get married, where can I get the spare money to put in the money?"

For the villagers, not building the pier would be like dropping a huge stone. After all, it is a costly and laborious task, and no one wants to get involved.

As long as you don't think about their money, they're easy to talk to.

After all, it’s hard-earned money, and who doesn’t want to maintain their own little family!
Now that the matter has been settled, Tan Shaoyang breathed a sigh of relief. It's not that he was stingy and reluctant to spend this little money. If it was a legitimate donation, he could donate it.

But he didn't want to do a thankless job if he didn't get any credit after the construction and let others get the credit for nothing.

The matter came to an end.

As soon as Tan Shaoyang returned home, he was blocked by the stubborn old man. He sat on a rock with a stern face. When he saw him, he said angrily,
"Are you using me as a weapon? You know I have complaints against the village chief, so you deliberately provoke me?"

"I thought about it and the more I thought about it, the more I felt something was wrong. You said those words to me. You knew I had a quick temper and wanted me to have a conflict with the village chief."

"You're fine, but I'm the one who got into conflict with someone. How can you be so smart?"

Tan Shaoyang smiled and said, "Uncle Laojue said that, how could I possibly do such a thing?"

"I had reasonable suspicion at the time, and I didn't expect you to be so brave as to accuse me to my face."

"Although it's a bit impulsive, you are this." Tan Shaoyang gave him a thumbs up and continued to spit out words of praise.

"I think you are very brave and have no concerns. People like you who dare to do and say what they want are the most admirable. You dare to speak up for the villagers. I can't wait to respect you!"

"How could I use you as a gun?"

"Look at how compliant the villagers are after you made your accusation. That shows that this is what the people want. You are speaking the voice of everyone!"

"The village chief knows your character and will definitely not argue with you." With the old man's stubborn temper, who would want to argue with him! Unless you want to get angry to death.

The village chief would definitely not want to bother with him. After all, they all live in the village, so he should know everyone.
The old street guy felt elated after hearing his praises. All his resentment disappeared in an instant and he even forgot that he had come to cause trouble for him.

When you feel relieved, you feel like nothing is a big deal.

"Forget it. You're just a young man. I don't want to argue with you anymore. You might accuse me of bullying young people."

"Your dad isn't home? I misunderstood him earlier and I want to apologize to him!"

Tan Shaoyang waved his hand nonchalantly. It was a matter of a long time ago and he should have let it go long ago. Besides, he didn't suffer any loss.

"Grandma's family is busy, so they went over to help."

"We are all from the same village, and some minor conflicts are inevitable. Just let them go. There is no need to keep them in mind."

"If we just sit down and chat, or smoke a cigarette, nothing will happen."

How could a grown man be stingy and calculative?

After all, Mr. Tan no longer holds any resentment. He has watched the good shows he should watch and joined in the fun. What else is there to be upset about?
Things are over and done with. There is no point in getting angry and it will only make people feel unhappy.

(End of this chapter)