Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 77 Being targeted, Mr. Tan has become a hot commodity!

At the entrance of the village, under the coconut trees, there are two large flat stones, which are usually used as a place for villagers to chat.

After dinner, the women sat together to discuss things in the cool air.

"Have you heard? The two sons of Master Jiu are quarreling. It would be fine if they just had a small fight, but now it has escalated to the point of fighting on the sea."

"It also capsized the family's only fishing boat."

"The fishing boat is quite stable. I don't know what the two of them did. I can't imagine the scene at all. They must have had a fierce argument."

"They are both unwilling to suffer any loss! In the early years, the relationship between the two brothers was quite good. It was only after they got married and were instigated by their wives that things gradually changed."

"You still have to be careful when choosing a wife, otherwise it will cause unrest in the family!"

"Who says it's not true? People like the Tan family who work together are the most enviable."

"The Tan family's house has been built, when will the beams be put up? It will take a lot of work to build it, you really have some talent!"

"They've been out to sea for a few years, isn't it normal for them to save some money? Plus, Grandma Tan raises pigs, so it's no problem for her to make a hundred bucks a year."

"The matchmaker was blinded by this and thought that the family had no money, so she wanted to fool them!"

"Who knew that Tan Lao San would suddenly become so diligent, not only did she expose his true colors, but she also ruined her reputation. Now there are fewer people looking for her to be a matchmaker."

"Who would want to find a matchmaker like this? If it were me, I wouldn't want to deal with such a person. How could she be so deceiving? Let's see what kind of man her daughter will marry in the future."

"Tan Laosan is diligent, he can make money, and the wealth will not flow to outsiders. If there is a good partner, he can find one!"

"Yes, I have a niece at home, she's pretty..."

As a result, Tan Shaoyang was targeted.

After all, there are no entertainment facilities, so people like to chat about familiar people. Now, Tan Shaoyang is undoubtedly a hot commodity to them.

The family has built a new house, the family atmosphere is good, and there are good candidates for a partner. Who wouldn’t want to be with that person?

Tan Shaoyang naturally didn't know that someone wanted to find a match for him. As soon as he finished his meal, his grandmother asked him to go find a doctor.

The reason was that Tan Shaoqing suddenly had a fever due to coughing. The road was dark at night, so it was easier for the young man to go across.

Tan Shaoyang was raised by Grandma Tan, who liked to call him when there was something. Tan Shaoyang did not refuse and quickly called the doctor.

I was given an injection and some medicine, and was told that I was weak and needed to be well cared for, otherwise I would easily develop greater hidden dangers.

Tan Shaoyang looked at his pale cousin and was too tired to complain for a moment. What was the point of showing off when her body couldn't support her?
Then she thought about it and realized that she still had to support her daughter, so she must be diligent. It was unrealistic not to work.

In her previous life, she was destined to die young. She thought that things would improve in this life, but she still remained frail and sickly.

"Sister Qing! You can't overwork yourself! Otherwise, if you do it a few more times, your body will collapse."

Tan Shaoqing smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect that I would be so weak. I'm sorry to have made you worry about me. I will recover in a few more days."

People living at the seaside make a living by catching seafood. If you want to survive, you have to go to the seaside to collect seafood. It is normal to touch the water. How can you just say you don’t want to go?

Even if she doesn't care about herself, she has to care about her daughter!

It's not easy to be able to return home and have a place to stay, so there's no reason to be picky.

Tan Shaoyang knew that it was her excuse. She would definitely go fishing again when she recovered. After all, what would she eat if she didn't go fishing? How much money could she make just by weaving nets?
"Sister Qing, why don't you open a small shop?"

"No one in our village owns a store, so you can open a small store and make money. Not to mention making a lot of money, but it's enough to support your life."

"People cannot live without firewood, rice, oil and salt. Some daily necessities are still needed. Villagers are very happy to be able to buy them in the village instead of going to the town."

"Add some bulk wine and some snacks, and it will be enough for you and your daughter to survive."

Tan Shaoqing looked at him in astonishment, "Old Third, is this possible? I only have 40 or 50 yuan on hand, I'm afraid it's not enough to buy new things, right?"

Tan Shaoyang said, "I'll lend you some money, and you can pay me back when you have enough money."

"Put up a shop sign outside the house, and then get all the necessary supplies. It won't cost much in the end. It's a little difficult at the beginning, but you can relax when you make money later."

Tan Shaoqing hesitated, "Will your two sisters-in-law have any objections to your giving me advice? After all, according to what you said, opening a store in the village is a good idea."

After all, she came back to her parents' home, and she couldn't just ignore these things. If there was a conflict, she would become a sinner.

Tan Shaoyang shook his head and soothed him, "Even if they have opinions, they have to consider the reality. They are still borrowing money from their parents' home. If they don't pay for it for a year or two, it won't be easy that soon."

"Besides, you are weak, so it's best not to soak in the sea water. The store needs someone to watch it at all times. They often go out, so it's not realistic to always lock the door!"

Tan Shaoqing agreed without any hesitation.

"I don't know anything about these. Can you help me with the arrangements? Once I figure it out, I won't need you to accompany me anymore."

I wish I could get well immediately.

For the first time, I felt that her sickly appearance was a waste of time.

Tan Shaoyang smiled and said, "Look at what Sister Qing said. How can a family be so polite? If you have decided, I will get you a piece of wood, carve two on it, and print it with ink. The plaque will come out."

"Hang it outside the door when the time comes, so that people can see it clearly at a glance."

Although they were just chatting briefly, Tan Shaoqing looked full of longing, as if she saw good days waving at her.

Taking into consideration that she was still ill, Tan Shaoyang did not elaborate, only saying that he would buy the new things after she got better.

I make plaques in my spare time, and as for the wooden cabinets to store items, I can only find carpenters in the village.

A good cook cannot cook without rice. Even if he wanted to help, he had no tools!
As the saying goes, people feel refreshed when good things happen to them. Tan Shaoqing's illness gradually recovered. He leaned close to Tan Shaoyang and whispered something, and it was obvious that he was very excited.

It was not until the plaque was placed on the door that the Tan family knew that Tan Shaoqing was planning to open a store, and it was Tan Laosan who came up with the idea.

There are no shops in the village, so this unique business will definitely make money!
Mrs. Tan didn't have too many thoughts. She was extra careful and meticulous when she just got pregnant. That's how it is in the countryside. Having a son has become an obsession.

Keep having children as long as you can.

Only after having a son did I feel like I could stand up straight again.

Anyone who doesn’t have a son thinks that men have no face.

Mrs. Tan had given birth to three daughters in a row and had been holding her breath. Naturally, she hoped that this baby would be a boy. She didn't care so much about what Tan Shaoqing was going to do.

Mrs. Tan was different. She raised two sons in succession. Not only did she hold her head high, but she also usually spoke in a louder voice.

He felt a little resentful that he didn't get the chance to do such a lucrative job. They were his brothers, but he ended up siding with an outsider.

Who is Tan Shaoqing from after all?
Thinking about it, his face was unhappy. When he saw Tan Shaobei, he couldn't help but mutter, "Are you brothers having a conflict? The third brother has such a good job, why didn't he think of you?"

Tan Shaobei looked at his wife and rolled his eyes, "What nonsense are you talking about? We are brothers and we are all in harmony, everything is fine!"

"Don't keep thinking about these messy things." "Sister Qing is weak and she is divorced, so it's normal for the third brother to take care of her more. She used to take good care of us brothers at home, so she should be more considerate now. Don't take it to heart."

"Besides, you know our family's situation. We still owe money to our uncles-in-law! We have a lot of foreign debts. If you open a store, do you have the capital?"

Mrs. Tan looked at her husband who was slandering her and kept silent. She was retorted three times for every word she said, and if she continued, she would get no good result.

"understood."

Here, Mrs. Tan was persuaded and came to terms with it. She stopped thinking about the matter and her expression returned to normal.

On the other hand, Tan Xiaoyang asked someone to move the ordered cabinets into his house, creating the feeling of a small shop. The only thing left was to add items and put them in order.

Tan Shaoyang said to Tan Shaoqing, "Sister Qing, I'll take you to get the goods once, and then you'll be familiar with it."

A bicycle with two baskets has become a must-have item for him when he goes out.

Since he couldn't take anyone with him, Tan Shaoqing had to go there on foot. Fortunately, the villagers were used to going to the market on foot, and he had company along the way, so he didn't feel bored.

After arriving in the town, Tan Shaoyang went to buy some supplies. At that time, the soy sauce was in bulk, so he had to find something to pack it in. He also brought the ready-made jars at home.

One side is filled with wine and the other side is filled with soy sauce.

In addition to daily necessities such as oil, salt and vinegar, we also bought small snacks such as spicy strips, melon seeds, and candies, which are small snacks that children can afford.

Make a list early in the morning, and pick up the items according to the price agreed upon.

By the time Tan Shaoqing arrived, the price had already been agreed upon and she didn't need to discuss it anymore. She just needed to check the quantity and take the goods she needed, and everything would be fine.

There was a lot of stuff, two boxes were filled up, and the front of the car was also full, it could be said that we returned with a full load.

After returning home, he put everything in its familiar positions and picked an auspicious day to open the business.

We have to set off a firecracker to let the villagers know that a store has opened, otherwise how would others know?

After finishing the cleaning, Tan Shaoqing breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Tan Shaoyang gratefully, "Third brother, if it weren't for your help, I wouldn't even dare to dream of having the life I have now."

When Tan Shaoqing finished speaking, his eyes were a little red. People often say that marriage is a woman's second life. If you marry well, your life will be harmonious and beautiful, but if you marry badly, it will be extremely miserable.

Fortunately, she has a very considerate family.

Grandma Tan came back from cutting a basket of sweet potato vines. She wiped her sweat off her face after putting them down and went to water the vines. Then she looked at Tang Shaoqing and asked,
"Ah Qing, you just came back, and I was afraid that it would make you uncomfortable, so I didn't ask you, what happened to your little daughter?"

Tan Shaoqing looked sad when talking about her little daughter who passed away. "I was so exhausted during the birth that I fell asleep right after."

"The Queen Mother said that the baby choked on the amniotic fluid and suffocated when he was born, so he made no sound."

"When I woke up, the baby was gone."

How could one not feel depressed and physically weak after such a blow?
When Grandma Tan heard this, her face darkened. As everyone knows, a baby must be dehydrated after it is born. She would definitely ignore it because she is a girl.

What a poor little child!

In this era, no one else saw it, and no one knew the truth of the matter. There was no way to seek justice.

There are many cases of asphyxiation during childbirth.

"It's all in the past. Life will slowly get better in the future. Raise Zhaodi. This child is filial. You will be able to enjoy happiness in the future."

As for the regret, it has already been caused and cannot be undone.

Tan Shaoqing cheered up and said with a smile on his face, "I will live a good life. My daughter is also very good. I will not let anyone look down on me."

October 10th is a good day to open a business.

The blast of firecrackers signaled to the villagers that their shops were open for business.

The village is not big to begin with, and any movement will be known to everyone in the village.

Tan Shaoqing opened a shop.

A divorced woman can actually open a store.

Divorced women are looked down upon by others, and divorces were rare during that period. When she returned to her parents' home, she was considered to have been driven out in the eyes of everyone.

Even though she rarely showed up and stayed at home all the time, there was still a lot of gossip about her. It was only because the Tan family was strong and supported her that she would not have the courage to survive.

Now that we can open a store, how can we not attract attention?
Every family needs daily necessities. It is a great thing to have a shop in the village so that people don’t have to go to town.

With the intention of joining in the fun, everyone gathered around.

I’m out of soy sauce at home, let’s go buy some.

My wife will be in confinement soon, so I bought some brown sugar.

The salt at home is almost gone, so we need to get some more.

After all, everyone who needed help gathered at home.

Tan Shaoqing was not stingy either. He gave each person who came to buy things a handful of melon seeds to help them pass the time. The adults were reluctant to eat them and gave them back to the children.

The children went out and made a fuss again, and word spread, and the adults in the family were all dragged out to buy things.

For a moment, it felt like all the newly purchased items had been snatched away. Tan Shaoqing couldn't believe the scene. She thought at most that daily necessities were easier to sell.

Of course, this approach was also suggested by Tan Shaoyang. The opening day must be lively and bustling.

Tan Shaoqing was busy all the time. He was not familiar with it at the beginning and felt a little flustered. Fortunately, Tan Shaoyang reminded him to write down the prices in advance so that there would not be any confusion.

We sell daily necessities during the day and alcohol in the evening. We are busy all day and got off to a good start on the opening day.

He didn't even have time to eat the dinner cooked by Grandma Tan. Despite this, Tan Shaoqing was still in high spirits. Although he earned little, it was good enough if it accumulated over time.

Grandma Tan looked at her granddaughter who was full of energy and said with emotion, "The third child is really capable. She takes care of the whole family and makes everyone's life better."

"Don't go fishing anymore, just take care of the store!"

Tan Shaoqing nodded. He could have the stability he has now thanks to the support of his family!
"Grandma, do you think I should cook a meal and treat my family to a meal?"

Grandma Tan nodded, "That's how it should be. Your aunt has also given you a red envelope, right?"

No matter how much money it is, it is also a blessing from the elders.

Tan Shaoqing nodded, "I said no, but my aunt kept forcing me to give her some, saying it was a good omen."

"Should I buy some meat?"

Grandma Tan waved her hands and said, "No need. You are nervous now, and everyone knows it. Just let the third brother take care of it for you."

(End of this chapter)