Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 112 Atonement!
Grandma Tan was busy in the kitchen, and she was almost done before she had time to ask him, "How come you have time to come back?"

"The second day of the second month has little to do with our family."

Tan Shaoyang explained Zhang Shaojie's situation again, and after listening, Grandma Tan fell silent.

"That child was a pitiful one, too. He happened to be living in a difficult time during those years, with not enough food to eat. They all became very thin, and it was almost impossible to feed them."

"We have to do this because we have no other choice. If we can survive, who would be willing to sacrifice the flesh that falls off their body?"

"Since it's the second day of the second lunar month, and his adoptive father just passed away, and you're back, why don't you go over and pay your respects!"

"You need to bring some incense paper and cut a piece of meat."

"People's hearts are won by their own hearts. If you treat him with sincerity, he will respect you as his elder brother."

Tan Shaoyang nodded. He knew the etiquette and did what he should do. He believed that the results would be good.

We had this meal at Grandma's place. The steamed egg with clams was sweet, soft and delicious. Paired with a bowl of seafood porridge which I hadn't had for a long time, it greatly satisfied my taste buds.

Seeing him eating with such relish, Grandma Tan suggested, "Why don't you go home and eat? I'll prepare some food for you this morning. Eating outside is not as comfortable as eating at home!"

Tan Shaoyang waved his hand to refuse, "The weather is getting hotter and hotter, I want to do more while the weather is cool in the morning and evening."

"It takes too much time to go back and forth. Don't worry about me. I'm not picky about food and I can keep me alive."

"After this job, I can go home and lie down."

"Everyone has gotten started, so the rest won't take too long."

Tan Shaoqing was very happy when he saw his cousin talking so eloquently. "Grandma really loves you! She missed you after not seeing you for a few days and kept looking out the door!"

After listening to this, Tan Shaoyang said with a smile on his face, "Of course, I am your precious grandson!"

"Sister Qing, this is something you can never envy."

His cocky look made everyone in the audience laugh.

The meal was naturally spent in high spirits.

At night, Tan Shaoyang slept at home. The next day, he went to Zhang Shaojie's house to buy what he needed.

He hasn't been there for a while since the two elders passed away, and he doesn't know if the boy has adapted to it.

Mr. and Mrs. Tan have not come back yet. They are helping Zhang Shaojie to cultivate the fields. He is still young and needs money to support himself.

In rural areas, the only way to make money is to work on the farm.

Not only do they plant rice seedlings, they also fertilize the sugarcane and plant peanuts. They are so busy for a month that they don't have a single moment to rest.

It's time to separate the family, otherwise my second sister-in-law will complain again! Although I feel aggrieved now, I can only endure it.

Zhang Shaojie was not very friendly to the two elders. They had been separated since childhood and had not had much contact, so it was normal for them to feel strange towards each other.

The two elders did not dare to pray for how kind their child was to them. Knowing that he was not having a good life, they tried their best to make up for it.

It's unrealistic to go out to sea to fish.

The eldest and second sons also need to make money, so they can’t save much money.

It would be better to take care of the land for him here, to support his studies and daily expenses, so that he can save everything.

Ordinary people just get by like this.

When Tan Shaoyang came over, he also heard some discussions. After all, the two old men came here to reclaim the land, and if people with short-sighted eyes saw it, they would say that they were occupying other people's land.

But they didn't dare to say it openly. After all, this was Tan's mother's family home, and the Zhang family was there, so no one dared to talk too much.

Tan Shaoyang was too lazy to pay attention to it. He thought that people’s true nature would be revealed over time, and the gossip would stop over time.

To stop it now would make people feel guilty.

When Tan Shaoyang went over, he saw a very dull scene. The two elders were very reserved, and Zhang Shaojie was silent. Even though they had been together for a month, they still looked awkward and didn't know how to get along.

Tan Shaoyang went over and broke the stalemate, "Have you slaughtered the chicken? Don't delay the time to visit the grave."

Mother Tan was relieved to see him, her eyes brightened, "Old Three, you're here? I'm ready and planning to go up the mountain!"

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "Then let's go!"

Zhang Shaojie is obviously more dependent on him. He can feel that he is in a relaxed state. Even if they are just having a simple conversation, the comfortable atmosphere can make people feel it clearly.

The two elders were filled with emotion, but they also knew that this was what they had to bear.

After a brief greeting, the group went to the top of the mountain.

On days like this, some people who arrive early rather than late have already arrived at the top of the mountain.

After the grave was repaired and the offerings were placed, seeing that Zhang Shaojie was in a very depressed mood, the two elders felt very depressed, but they also knew that it was their responsibility and they had no right to blame him.

Tan Shaoyang is very open-minded. His adoptive father is so sincere to Zhang Shaojie. If he remains indifferent, he would be a cruel person!
"How are you feeling now? Do you still cough?"

Zhang Shaojie shook his head. "After a period of treatment, I feel much better now. I don't get sick easily anymore."

Tan Shaoyang patted him on the shoulder and looked at the fat on his face. He said that as long as the body is kept strong, he will naturally not be plagued by illness.

"How's school going? Are you fitting in?"

Zhang Shaojie nodded. He liked reading and cherished the present life. If it weren’t for Tan Shaoyang, he would never have the opportunity to study in his life.

I was afraid to hide at home and dare not show my head. Facing the cursing voices of the children, I kept spitting on myself. Not to mention studying, I lived in condemnation all the time.

How long you can live is still unknown!
After all, he survived the cold winter by relying on that set of warm clothes.

“The teachers are very dedicated and the classmates are very nice.”

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "I happen to have some time today, come with me to town to buy some school supplies!"

Zhang Shaojie wanted to refuse because it would cost him too much money. However, he was persuaded by Tan Shaoyang, "If you want to learn well, you must have the necessary learning tools."

So, I was taken to the town and bought a bunch of necessary things, even two sets of clothes and pants. It was a lot of things I bought at a time.

Zhang Shaojie remained silent. The more he owed me, the more depressed he became. Finally, he asked with a bit of confusion, "Why are you so nice to me? I'm not your responsibility."

Tan Shaoyang patted his head and said with a smile, "You are not my responsibility, but you are my brother!"

"I am training you now. When you are capable in the future, you have to take care of me as your elder brother."

Zhang Shaojie: “…”

He obviously lost money on this business. Who knows if it will have a bright future?

However, he cherishes the fact that there is someone who is so sincere and kind to him. He is afraid that this kindness will disappear, so he just wants to hold on to it tightly.

Tan Shaoyang stayed at home for a day and then returned to town. The shop had to be completed on schedule, as soon as possible.

As soon as he walked over, he was stopped by Zhang Yishui and Xu Qiang. They kept glancing around and said to him mysteriously,

"Third brother, you didn't go to the other side to see how they build their house. It's really ridiculous. Not only is it uneven, but it's also crooked. It would be strange if people could live in a house built like that."

"There is still no sign of him, and I don't know where he has gone. Looking at the situation like this, I don't know if he will bite the bullet and continue to build."

The ridicule in his tone could no longer be hidden.

Tan Shaoyang raised his eyebrows, looked at the two of them with a puzzled look, and asked with a bit of helplessness, "Have you two gone to see it?"

"Don't do such rash actions in the future. If you get desperate, it's easy to implicate innocent people."

"Our project still needs to continue steadily! Don't waste time on insignificant people, so as not to get yourself into trouble."

Zhang Yishui controlled his excitement and nodded, "Don't worry! We won't act rashly. We only sneaked over to take a look when we saw that there was no one on the other side."

"Those grandsons are completely weak inside. If they didn't have someone to back them up, how could they have the chance to jump around?"

"He's just lucky. Someone cleans up his mess for him."

"We are here to make money, not to cause trouble. We will not give them the opportunity to argue with us."

Zhang Yishui is a very clear-headed person. Although his father is the village chief, he still knows what to do. He is a bit lazy at ordinary times, but he will not provoke others arrogantly.

He would never be like that pretty boy, who relied on his status to provoke others and acted arrogantly.

Seeing that they were sensible and would not deliberately cause trouble, Tan Shaoyang was too lazy to say more to avoid causing rebellious emotions.

"Hurry up, put up the planks, place the steel bars, these are not easy tasks, all aspects must be arranged in place, there can be no ambiguity at all."

Fortunately, the higher-ups paid attention to it and all the necessary items were in place, so I didn't have to worry about preparing them, which saved me a lot of time.

While they were busy here, the pretty boy on the other side was watching their progress, becoming as anxious as an ant on a chopping board, and was getting restless.

Seeing that they had finished building the house, but my side was still leaking everywhere and empty, I was so anxious that bubbles came out of my mouth.

The pretty boy held his temper and angrily scolded the people around him, "Didn't I tell you to go find that old guy? How is he doing now?"

The person who had been following him had a flickering look in his eyes, shrank his neck, and said in a weak voice, "The old master is not at home. It seems that he has taken a job from another place and led the workers to another place."

This sentence stumped the pretty boy again.

It's really a dilemma, and it makes him worried to death.

"So what should we do now? Do we still want to make this money?"

Everyone wants to make money, but no one knows how to do it.

The follower couldn't give any ideas, so he had to rely on himself.

The pretty boy had a decadent look on his face, as if all his strength had been drained from his body. He knew that this matter could not be delayed any longer. If the project could not be completed within the stipulated time, even if he was his father, he would be in trouble.

In the end, I had no choice but to go home and ask my father for help.

When the manager found out, he was furious and couldn't help scolding the man, "Didn't I tell you to go find that old master? Just be submissive and say a few soft words and that'll be all."

"You make money from others, why don't you control your temper?"

"I thought I was in your house! I can do whatever I want without any rules."

The pretty boy was scolded and looked at his father weakly and said, "He took a job outside the city."

Manager: “…” It’s so hard to find someone to clean up the mess!
I originally wanted to be a hands-off boss, but this was wishful thinking. I pushed people aside and went straight to the construction site, only to find that the area where they were building houses was empty.

There was only the foundation, and one side was laid with crooked bricks. It was completely uneven and twisted. I don't know if it was because of shaking hands or crooked eyes?

On the other hand, there were brand new shops standing opposite, with their large doors facing him, all open in an orderly manner, and it was obvious that the construction was progressing very quickly.

There is no harm without comparison. Look at the other person and then look at him. He is worse than a piece of shit.

Even as a father, he couldn't lie with his eyes open or say a word of praise.

As you can imagine, it's impossible to get away with this.

When the two are compared, how will they be criticized? It gives me a headache just thinking about it.

"We are all building houses, look at what they are doing, and then look at you. If you can't even make money, what else can you do?"

"Since you can't make this money, then get out!"

Whether his son can make money is a small matter. He still has to beg Lao Zhang. This not only means giving money to others, but also requires him to look at his face.

It makes me so angry just thinking about it.

No matter how angry you are, you still have to get over it.

The pretty boy watched his father leave and hurriedly stopped him, "Dad, I've already taken over this construction site. If I just leave like this, I'll be so embarrassed!"

"Just walk around a bit, and let me live in the mud!"

It doesn’t matter whether there is money or not, the most important thing is to save face!

The manager glared at him, looking disappointed, "If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

"If I hadn't angered the master earlier, the money would have been safely in my pocket. Is it necessary to be so upset?"

"Now I have to save my dignity and beg people for help. You will be so angry that I will die!"

I'm angry, but he's my son. I can't just ignore him.

So, I went to find Lao Zhang with all my dignity saved.

The village chief knew the purpose of the other party's visit. Although he was secretly happy, he wanted to make things difficult for the other party. He would not be able to build his house and would be scolded. Just thinking about it made him feel good.

But the money is already in hand, so why not refuse it? Building another building will make more money!
Following the other party's false promise, the village chief took on the job.

"We often come to town for meetings. We are all so familiar with each other. How can we refuse such a small matter? Leave it to me!"

Finally, the village chief agreed, but the manager was so arrogant that he asked his son to help as well. The village chief looked at his son's lazy look and refused without thinking.

He said in an awkward manner, "I dare not agree to this. They have been cooperating well. If someone else suddenly gets involved, what will happen if there is a conflict?"

"Time is very tight. If this delays the construction site, you won't be able to explain it."

"I'm not afraid to tell you that Mr. Tan has the right idea! Even I can't control him. Everything has to be done by him. If he doesn't like it, I can't persuade him."

"After all, he is an old master and everyone has to listen to him. If he gives up, the project will be left unfinished."

(End of this chapter)