Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 130: Strong winds and waves, opportunities!

After midnight, there was a strong wind.

Living by the sea, the whistling wind is particularly loud, making the doors and windows creak.

Tan Shaoyang was awakened. Hearing the noise coming from outside the door, he got up, packed his clothes, then closed the doors and windows before returning to his room.

After a moment, the rain began to fall with a crackling sound, hitting the tiles, and making a dripping sound.

The dry ground was soaked by rain, which penetrated through it and gave off a muddy smell. It was obviously unpleasant, but since it hadn't rained for a long time, no one would dislike it.

Tan Shaoyang couldn't sleep well, so he got up again to check, then took a few buckets to collect the falling rain water.

It's raining heavily outside and drizzling inside.

The house has fallen into disrepair and the tiles are cracked. It's time to repair them.

It’s no wonder that even though they owe money, they still plan to build a brick house. The roof leaks when it rains, and everyone will get tired of it after a long time.

Tan Shaoyang took a long bamboo pole and poked it, adjusting the position of the tiles to minimize leakage and avoid holes in the ground.

After some trouble, he returned to his room. Fortunately, the place where he slept was not covered. The young man felt satisfied and fell asleep after lying on the bed for a while.

The rain lasted for a whole day and a night. The rainfall was unprecedented. It had been a long time since it rained, and it brought a glimmer of hope to this small fishing village.

Strong winds and high waves will surely blow away the goods on the sea.

The villagers were waiting anxiously.

Unable to go out, Tan Shaoyang stayed at home, eating when he was needed and sleeping when he was needed.

He was awakened by knocking on the door early in the morning.

Tan Shaoyang listened to the shouting, rubbed his eyes, and went out. After opening the door, he saw the two elders and asked in confusion, "Why are you back?"

Father Tan said, "There will be goods when the wind and waves are strong. We can't waste this opportunity. Hurry up and pack up your tools and go out. You are still sleeping at home while you have a good opportunity to make money."

With that, the two of them pushed him away and went about their business.

It looks like everything is ready, and they are going to go fishing.

Tan Shaoyang scratched his head and looked around which was a little damp. It was still dawn, but he could vaguely hear some noise.

Tan Shaoyang didn't want to sleep either and followed him out.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he went out, he saw Tan Shaoqing and Zhaodi. They were dressed like they were going to the beach. He was so surprised that his eyes widened.

"Sister Qing, you are going to go fishing too. Can your body handle it?"

Tan Shaoqing nodded and said soothingly, "Don't worry, he has been recuperating for more than a year and has recovered a long time ago."

After taking Chinese medicine for a period of time, she was no longer weak. Everyone was rushing to make money, so how could she stay?

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

When you go out at this time, the beach is packed with people, as if the whole village has come. You can imagine how much hope this rain brings to the villagers.

"Let's go to a more secluded location. We won't be able to grab all the food with all these people."

Tan Shaoyang led them to Shitou Harbor. The large reefs could always stop some of the goods from escaping.

Zhaodi has been here for more than a year. She is no longer timid and has become more cheerful. She said excitedly, "Uncle, I can help find the goods, too."

Tan Shaoyang raised his hand and rubbed her head. "Go ahead and look for it. If you find it, your uncle will treat you to a popsicle."

After the change, it was still the fishing ban period. There is no such saying now, but after half a year of drought, it is also a good time to catch fish.

After the three of them passed by, Tan Shaoyang walked towards the place where he caught the fish. If he could catch one, there might be another one!

Now that I'm here, I must take a look.

Then Zhaodi’s joyful voice was heard.

"Uncle, come here quickly, I saw a big fish."

Tan Shaoyang stopped lazily and looked towards her position. Then he saw a tuna with a swollen belly. It was obviously a fish from the deep sea that came to the shallow sea and could not adapt to the air pressure.

Tan Shaoyang quickly used a silver needle to pierce its abdomen, and after expelling the gas, he let it stay in the sea.

"Zhao Di, bring me the fishing net I brought."

The fish has no strength to move now, but it must be caught in the net. If it escapes, I will be so heartbroken!
He had made up his mind that he would not sell the goods he had collected in the past few days in small places. He wanted to take them to big cities. Such a big tuna weighed at least 20 kilograms and could definitely be sold for a good price in a big city.

Zhaodi followed the instructions and busied herself with running around.

Tan Shaoyang watched over the fish with a smile on his face. "Come, sit next to your uncle. We won't be busy today. Just watch over this fish. As long as it's alive, we can make a lot of money."

Tuna, it had never appeared in his previous life, and he had never even seen a live one. It was such crappy luck, if it wasn’t for his extreme luck, he would never have come across it!
I waited for half an hour before the fish recovered.

It was probably washed up during high tide. It was discovered early and was not dead, otherwise it would have been a pity.

"Zhao Di? Go call mom over and ask her to look after the fish while I go get the transportation supplies."

If a child is guarding it and an adult sees it and takes it for themselves, there will be no way for the child to complain.

You have to have an adult watching over you to feel at ease.

Tan Shaoqing was digging clams. He found a good spot and many people were digging beside him. In an hour, he filled a big bag.

Hearing Zhaodi calling him, he got up and followed her.

When I saw such a big fish, my eyes widened in surprise.

"You two are so lucky to have found such a big fish! Can it be sold for a lot of money?"

"That's all right, third brother. Now you don't have to worry about finding a wife."

Tan Shaoyang handed her the handle of the fishing net and said, "Sister Qing, keep the fish in the sea water. Don't let it escape. This is the credit of Zhaodi and I."

"When we sell it later, the little girl can earn half of it."

Tan Shaoqing waved his hands, "What can a little girl know? Just give her two more popsicles and send her away. You should save your money to get married!"

"Do you want to go back and get the things? Go quickly. I'll hold it here and make sure it doesn't escape."

Tan Shaoqing's eyes were clear, without any thought of taking advantage. She was able to come back and have a peaceful life now, all thanks to Tan Shaoyang's help.

Later, he found out that she was in poor health and he helped her run the store, treatment that even her own brothers and sisters-in-law didn't have. She had always been grateful to him, so how could she take advantage of him?

What can a child understand? Even if he sees the fish, he can’t catch it, and he doesn’t know how to save it. In the final analysis, it all depends on Tan Shaoyang’s own ability.

The tuna came back to life, gradually gaining strength, jumping in the net from time to time. Tan Shaoqing didn't dare to be distracted, for fear that it would break free, so he watched it very closely. It wasn't until Tan Shaoyang came back with the cart and filled the tank with seawater that they worked together to get the tuna into the tank.

"I'll take it back first, you can continue with your work!"

Tan Shaoyang gave the fish oxygen, and Bai Mei found a way to buy an oxygen supply device, which was fully charged outside and could be used for one or two days.

Then he went to fetch sea water to ensure that there was always fresh sea water. Not only that, he also asked Grandma Tan to keep an eye on him at all times.

Only then did I feel at ease to go out.

There was no sign of other members of the Tan family. I guess they went back to the beach. Having tasted the sweetness, they certainly wouldn’t want to give up. Even with a few more people, it would still be very profitable.

Tan Shaoyang did not plan to do it himself. Instead, he held a loudspeaker and shouted at the villagers, and the loud sound spread along the beach.

"Raw clams are 5 cents a pound, dried clams are 3 cents a pound, and drying them is more profitable. If you want to make money, don't be afraid of the trouble!"

"To earn money and build a house, saving time and effort is just throwing money down the drain. If you want a new house, don't be afraid of the effort."

The loud voice was heard over and over again, and the villagers felt like they were brainwashed. "Old Third! Stop shouting, your voice is all in my head. I'll sell it to you after it's dried."

"You are just lazy. I am afraid that you will not be able to sell raw clams to you. One person cannot do so much, so we let everyone dry them. They are all making money. Why don't you work harder?"

Tan Shaoyang smiled cheerfully, not feeling embarrassed about being exposed. "I want you to earn more. There is strength in numbers. You can't let me earn all the money by myself!"

"Everyone, please work hard. The more the better. If anyone has 200 kilograms of dried clams, I will give them a kilogram of pork, so that everyone can make money and eat meat at the same time."

"We will buy them all in four days. We will bring a large piece of pork belly with us. If you want to eat some meat, hurry up. If it's gone, it will be gone."

There was a huge uproar at once, and the villagers couldn't believe such a good thing could happen. They all looked up in amazement, "Is this true? Are they really sending meat?"

Tan Shaoyang nodded and assured, "I will definitely not fool you, hurry up and dig! My character is still worthy of your trust, and I will definitely not fool you."

The whole family went out, they were full of energy and enthusiasm, and they could easily carry thousands of kilograms of goods at a fast speed, so they could definitely eat this kilogram of meat.

He has to do something. The mute girl's father is eyeing it covetously. It's such a good opportunity to make money, and he has brought his daughter and son-in-law here. If he doesn't win the hearts of the villagers, his business will be snatched away!

You have to give in order to gain. He plans to do something big, so he has to give him some sweetness. Only by giving small profits can he make big gains.

The mute girl’s husband is a calculating man. He absolutely won’t be willing to let others enjoy any benefits, so he believes that he can win the hearts of the people.

Tan Shaoyang walked back and forth on the beach, honking the horn again and again. His voice was hoarse, but he was sure that the villagers could hear it clearly.

In addition, word of mouth spread, and people all wanted to take advantage, so he believed he could recruit a lot of people.

The mute girl's father rolled his eyes as he listened to this. This man was really trying hard to make money. It seemed like a loss, but it was a good way to win people's hearts. He also wanted to learn from him.

But I’m short of money!
He also wanted a son, but his wife was pregnant, and there were many expenses to be had. He had no money on hand, so he couldn't do anything even if he wanted to.

My daughter stole 500 yuan from me, and I was ostracized by Tan Shaoyang, so I can't make any money. Now I can't afford to study even if I want to.

Fortunately, I can still find some loopholes. Not all of them are rich families, so I can still make some money. Although I am angry, I don't want to argue with him, so as to avoid being the one who suffers.

It would be better if the mute sister's father didn't come to cause trouble. Tan Shaoyang was concentrating on promoting the matter, and everyone could hear it clearly. It was not until the tide rose again and the sun was high in the sky that they had a place to rest.

It was impossible to leave, so I waited for the villagers to return. When I saw people coming back from afar, I shouted again.

After making sure nothing was missed, I helped the bosses push the carts back home.

Tan Shaonan wiped his sweat and asked, "Old Third, can you make money like this? Why are you giving meat to others instead?"

"The price of pork has gone up a bit now, 1 yuan per pound. If you sell it like this, you will have to spend a lot of money."

"They are here to make money, don't let it end up with you losing money. I've never seen anyone do that."

Tan Shaonan was exhausted after the journey back. He helped with the transportation and would have to go over again soon.

That place is close to the deep sea area, and there are quite a few clams during this storm. Although many villagers have gone there, there is still a lot of profit.

Tan Shaoyang pushed the car and replied, "Don't worry, I won't do business at a loss."

"It's not like I'm the only one receiving the goods. If not, the dumb girl's father would have snatched up a lot of the supply. Who doesn't want to take advantage? If there's a bargain, you're a fool not to take advantage."

"By doing this, I can not only receive the goods, but also benefit the villagers, which will make future transactions more convenient."

Seeing that he knew his limits, Tan Shaonan was too lazy to say anything.

"I brought a lot of fresh seafood. Can you help me cook a meal later? We are all exhausted. I'm afraid we won't have the energy to work hard when we come back."

Tan Shaoyang nodded and agreed, "Okay, just come down to eat when you come back." A seafood porridge is simple and does not require too much thought.

After arriving home, Tan Shaoyang went to see the tuna first and then cooked seafood porridge. Being able to earn a lot of money also made him feel energetic.

Apart from a slightly hoarse voice, there's nothing wrong with me.

It was just cooked and left to dry for a while when we heard some noise. The little kids looked exhausted but many of them had smiles on their faces.

Children in rural areas become independent early, and they know that no one will complain if they can make money. But after changing their jobs, they are still reluctant to eat!

"Go wash your hands and eat porridge."

Daya was dirty but had a sweet smile. "Thank you, Uncle San. We picked up two bags of clams. We will exchange the money for Uncle San to buy popsicles."

Erya said: "Uncle San takes care of us, so we should also respect him."

The three girls nodded seriously, looking very professional, which made Tan Shaoyang laugh. These three girls are capable and each of them has a bright future.

She is able to endure hardships, is grateful, and is considerate of her parents after making money. She even bought a house in town for them to live in. My sister-in-law is blessed.

Because I didn't have enough education, I was held back and suffered a lot.

If you have the opportunity to change in this life, you must read more to avoid detours.

"Then Uncle San is waiting for you. I'm exhausted from shouting with the loudspeaker all day. I just want to eat something cold. I'm waiting for you to make money to eat popsicles."

"Now go eat some porridge! If you keep going hungry your stomach will get deflated."

Everyone was hungry, so no one wasted time. Plus, the chefs were good at cooking, so they ate very quickly.

Just after finishing his meal, many people came to sell goods, and Tan Shaoyang became busy.

At this time, Zhaodi came over and took them to see the tuna. The child stared at it without blinking, and her envy of Uncle San deepened.

Tan Shaoyang didn't have time to keep an eye on it, but grandma was more concerned about it, so she chose to put it over there, planning to ship it out and sell it tomorrow.

Plus, we received a lot of goods, so it was worth the trip.

(End of this chapter)