Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 43: Family members don’t talk behind each other’s backs

Tan Shaoyang didn’t know that his old friend had made some money by tricking people into giving him money again. Even if he knew, he would be too lazy to care. What else could he say when his old friend rushed to give him money?

A few days ago, Mr. Tan had an argument with the stubborn old man. Everyone knew about it. Since they were still not alert, we can only blame them for having been cheated of their money.

He is not Buddha, and he can't save all living beings.

I don't even know how to live my own life, so I don't have the time to be nice.

The main thing is that he is busy preparing the foundation of the house, and when the time comes he will have to find someone skilled in bricklaying, which is not something he can do by himself.

The family has not been divided, he is a member of the family, and he has a strong physique and strength, so he must not delay in helping if he can.

After the foundation here is laid, we go to the second one.

Tan Shaoyang, who was not used to hard labor, endured for a few days and was so exhausted that he even lost his appetite at night.

Fortunately, it didn’t take too long. After a few days of hard work, I finally finished the foundation.

This also delayed my trip to the county town.

Fortunately, the sandworms can be kept alive. By adding seawater and sand, there will be no problem keeping them alive until the next market. Otherwise, he would have been very angry.

After finishing the work here, Tan Shaonan and his wife took a bunch of seafood and planned to go to her mother's house to help with planting rice. After being delayed for several days, they had to hurry to plant the seedlings in the fields.

The house builder we have hired will only be available after the busy farming season, which means he can only come and help in September.

Both husband and wife are sincere people. If they accept the kindness, they also have to give something in return.

Tan Shaoyang was afraid that they would be delayed for too long, so he reminded them, "Boss, don't be away for ten days or half a month. In addition to transporting bricks, cement, and lime, you also have to dig river sand. If you want to save money, you have to do it yourself."

"We have to prepare enough materials before notifying the construction master to come. Otherwise, if we stop halfway, it will take even longer."

Tan Shaonan was confused when he heard this. "There's plenty of sand on our beach? Why do we have to dig it into the river?"

Tan Shaoyang explained, "The sand in the sea is salty and highly corrosive. You don't want the house you worked so hard to build to be corroded, right?"

"Sea sand cannot be used, it has to be river sand."

"It's up to you whether you want to buy it or dig it yourself."

The road here is narrow and covered with grass, making it inconvenient for traffic to pass through. The traffic has to be pushed back one trip at a time using a cart.

Since there are no roads in the village, even tractors cannot come, so bicycles can pass through, but how much can bicycles pull?
Bricks can only be transported by cart.

The village chief’s family did the same thing in the past.

Don't think that building a house is easy. It's a lot of work to get all these things done.

After all, building a mud house requires transporting soil!

What's more, it is a brick house, which requires a lot of materials and is definitely more difficult.

Even if the house builders come in September, they may not be able to do it, which is why Tan Shaoyang does not plan to build the house at this time.

The roads were blocked and transportation was very labor-intensive, and he didn't think he could bear the hardship.

Besides, he had had enough of the brick house, and the mud house was better for him. The best advantage was that it was cool and spacious.

When Tan Shaonan heard the reminder, he replied, "I have to dig it myself!" He wished he could save all the materials!

It was Tan Shaoyang who reminded me, otherwise it would have been ignored.

If you have never built a house, how would you know that every aspect needs to be taken care of?

The father-in-law listened to the conversation and said to his son-in-law cheerfully, "After the rice seedlings are planted, we will all come to help you. We can build the house before the New Year."

The couple prepared to go to her mother's house. Meanwhile, Tan's father and mother decided to go out to sea. When the brothers did not go out on the boat, the couple went out to sea together.

If you don't live off your savings, you can't stop making money!

All the money in the family has been spent. If I don’t make more money, I won’t have money to see a doctor when I get sick!

What's more, food, clothing, housing, transportation and daily necessities all cost money, so it is impossible not to make money.

Before they went out, Tan Shaoyang pulled them aside to discuss the bicycles.

If he wants to go to the county town frequently, he must have a bicycle.

The two brothers also need a vehicle to transport materials. If he always rides the bicycle, the eldest and second brother will have no objection, but his sister-in-law will definitely complain.

So Tan Shaoyang thought about buying the bicycle at a depreciated price, and he didn't care how the two elders distributed the money.

Or he could just buy a new one.

It was because I saw that my two brothers owed money that I told them about this matter and let them make the decision.

Any extra subsidy of 20 yuan would be good.

Mrs. Tan's eyes lit up. If she pushed Tan Shaobei, she could get more subsidies and borrow less!

Giving birth to a child requires money in all aspects, so it’s better to borrow less.

As a result, Tan Shaobei glanced at his wife with a warning in his eyes. The money for building the house was for the third brother to marry a wife. The two older brothers had used it, so how could they have the nerve to mention the bicycle.

"Third brother, just ride it. You don't need a car to transport materials, you can just push the cart. How much weight can these two small wheels bear?"

"I can only put a few bricks on it. I can't even carry as many bricks as I can carry in one trip with a cart in two trips."

"If we can't finish it in September, we can start in October. We can start building the house when we have enough materials. There is no rush."

Tan Shaonan had the same idea. They couldn't let all of them take advantage and leave the third brother with nothing!
"Listen to your second brother about this matter. You can use the car. If there is an emergency, we can also use it. We can't be so divided among family members."

"You look like you're going to kick us out."

Tan Shaoyang touched his nose. If the two of them moved out, the monkey who stayed behind would be the king.

They want to get used to living in their small home, and they wouldn't be happy if he moved back!
Finally, Tan Shaobei insisted on buying it and paid 50 yuan. "Don't argue with me. You have many other places to spend your money. Why bother arguing with me?"

"If I don't have money, I can't pay. Since I'm willing to pay, it means I can afford it."

"It's decided now, let's go about our business!"

Tan Shaoyang doesn't care about this little money. A harmonious family is the best for him.

By transporting the sandworms once, the money for the bicycle can be recovered.

Just as he passed by, Bai Mei came in front of him, still emitting that charming look from the inside out.

"I didn't see you at the last market, and you thought you wouldn't sell me the goods!"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head. "Look, I'm tanned and helping out at home!"

"Plus, there aren't many sandworms to dig, so I'm too lazy to run around, so I'll leave them all for this trip."

"Sister Bai, please don't misunderstand me. If you don't accept my goods, no one else will."

Bai Mei smiled, "As long as you're not hiding from me."

"Are you free? Come with me for a ride. The driver is busy and can't come, so I won't let you go for nothing. 50 yuan for two days."

(End of this chapter)