Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 86: I felt something in my heart and was almost fooled!

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month has passed.

At the end of November, Tan Shaoyang estimated that the betel nuts should have been shelled and dried, so he brought some seafood with him. Just as he was about to take a look, Zhang Yishui came over and called him.

"Third brother, are you home? My grandfather is waiting for you at home. He is so anxious that his mouth is almost bubbling. He is afraid that you are trying to coax him. All the betel nuts are smashed in his hands."

Tan Shaoyang went out after hearing the shouting and responded, "You came just in time. I was just planning to go there. Please accompany me and help me transport a truck back."

Zhang Yishui's face was full of indescribable words, and he said with disdain, "I just went there to help you do hard labor?"

Tan Shaoyang spread his hands, "The more goods I collect, the happier your grandpa is. Don't you want them to be happy?"

This sentence left Zhang Yishui speechless again.

He waved his hand and said speechlessly, "Okay, okay, please help me make the trip for you."

The two of them went there in a hurry.

After all the betel nuts in Grandpa Zhang's house were dried, there were 270 kilograms. They were all processed very cleanly, and it was obvious that they were not done in a perfunctory manner.

5 cents per pound, 1 yuan.

Tan Shaoyang counted the amount without hesitation.

Grandpa Zhang held the money and asked, "Old Third, the betel nuts in the village haven't been sold yet. If you sell well later, will you still buy them?"

Tan Shaoyang replied, "I'll go to the market to try it out first. If it sells well, I'll definitely buy it, and in large quantities."

There is no doubt that you can make money!
Grandpa Zhang was in a very good mood as he had just made some money, and he felt relieved.

"Don't leave in a hurry, have a meal at home."

Tan Shaoyang waved his hand and refused, "I won't eat it anymore. I'm going back to process the betel nuts and wait to make money!"

After hearing this, Grandpa Zhang dared not keep it. He wished he could sell it quickly to make money so that someone could buy the betel nuts in the village.

The villagers were waiting at home every day, and everyone could see how anxious they were. He also hoped that everyone could sell the goods.

Tan Shaoyang spent two days boiling, drying, baking and bagging.

80 grams per bag, 40 pieces per bag, priced at 5 cents.

After getting a small amount of stock, Tan Shaoyang planned to test the market. He would first try on a small scale to see if it could be spread. If the response was good, he could place a large order with his boss.

Tan Shaoyang had no plan to sell it in a small place, so he got into Bai Mei's car and followed the driver to the city.

We often come into contact with each other and are familiar with each other. It’s great to go on a trip with the driver and have someone to accompany him!

It’s not so boring to have more companions on the road.

After arriving at the place, Tan Shaoyang looked for a place to sell the goods.

Mainly go to amusement places, such as discos. This thing is very addictive. It is not good to consume too much. You have to learn to control yourself.

But once you try it, you'll be addicted.

If you want to do business, you can't be timid, you have to be bold and give it a try. If you can sell something in the future, it won't be considered as harming others.

Tan Shaoyang directly left them 2 packs for tasting. If the response was good, the supply would increase accordingly.

It’s a very spacious area with quite a few discos. After going around all of them, some stayed to enjoy the food.

I can't bear to let the child catch the wolf.

If you want to make money, let them taste the sweetness first.

All the efforts made before are necessary.

After visiting several large discos, Tan Shaoyang went back. He had to go back to finish the processing!
He believes that the response will be good, and that buying betel nuts will become a normal thing for people in the future. He doesn't believe that people today can resist it.

As long as he can make a hole and let these fun-seekers have a taste of the sweetness, he won't have to worry about not making money.

One pound of betel nuts, including some loss, can produce 6 bags, so it is a safe way to make money.

As for how much you can earn, it depends on the market conditions.

Five days later, Tan Shaoyang chartered a tractor to transport goods. He could use the tractor for a small amount of goods, but not for a large amount, as the space at home was not spacious enough to store them.

I can't just go and look for him shamelessly, and their relationship can't be made public.

He went over to the disco he had visited before. He believed that the boss would definitely buy the goods from him. No one could resist getting high after eating this stuff.

After experiencing it, how can you resist?

Sure enough, as expected, as soon as Tan Shaoyang went over, he saw people coming towards him excitedly.

"Brother, what were those packets you left behind those few days? I was a little drunk on them, and now I can't eat them, and I'm scratching my head!"

Tan Shaoyang gave him some basic knowledge about betel nut. When you first chew it, it will cause your heart rate to accelerate and you to feel a slight sense of pleasure, and the feeling of excitement is very strong.

The boss took 500 bags at one time, and at 5 cents a bag, he could make 250 yuan, which was all his capital recovered.

270 kilograms of betel nuts can make about 1600 bags, and after going to three stores, they were all sold out.

I easily made 800 yuan. After deducting the 135 yuan cost, 20 yuan for materials, and 10 yuan for the car rental, I made 635 yuan.

It only took a little effort to make so much money, which was something he had never dared to imagine before.

The boss’s generous investment shows that betel nut is still very popular.

Tan Shaoyang was so excited that he wanted to roar. He wished he could run back immediately and have someone dry the goods for him so that he could sell them.

The process of picking betel nut is very complicated. The whole process, including processing, will take at least half a month. If you come back next time, I'm afraid they will be sold out again.

After returning, I went straight to Grandpa Zhang's house.

As long as there are betel nuts in the village, they will be purchased, but they must be processed cleanly by Grandpa Zhang, not in a sloppy manner.

The price is 5 cents per pound, and he comes to buy it every half a month.

The villagers were immediately excited, and the whole family went out to cut betel nuts.

If it can be picked raw, who would want to leave it to ripen?
Isn’t it better to exchange the money for the New Year than to leave it on the fruit trees?
As soon as Tan Shaoyang returned home, Zhang Yishui called him home.

"My mother said that you bought all the betel nuts from my grandfather's village. Is that profitable? If you bought them all, you wouldn't be afraid of losing money."

Tan Shaoyang looked at the man with a curious face. It was impossible for him to tell him everything!

"Just make some money."

"The more we dig, the fewer sandworms there are. They don't grow in large tides, and there aren't many clams. One more guy who can make money is enough to sustain our lives."

"Besides, shouldn't you be happy that I'm collecting betel nuts? This means that the people in your grandfather's village will have a prosperous new year."

When Zhang Yishui heard what he said, it seemed to be the case.

"My uncle is going to buy groceries and go back to my grandfather's house for dinner tomorrow. My grandfather asked me to ask you to come with him. Do you want to come with me?"

Tan Shaoyang looked puzzled and refused without thinking, "Your family is having a meal together, why should I join in the fun? I won't go."

Zhang Yishui advised, "My uncle got a promotion. Don't miss such a good opportunity to eat for free."

"My grandfather insisted that I must take you with me." "You bought betel nuts from all the villagers, which made him proud and excited. How could you refuse?"

No matter how Zhang Yishui tried to persuade Tan Shaoyang, he just wouldn't take it seriously. This kind of occasion was not suitable for an outsider like him to be in.

"Okay, go by yourself!"

One of them was holding on tightly while the other was dodging, and the scuffle was seen by the village chief's wife.

It was rare to see her lazy son playing with others, so she invited him, "Old Third, you get along well with Yishui, why don't you go together!"

"His grandfather really misses you and keeps praising you in front of us! If you don't mind the simple food, come with us and have a meal."

Tan Shaoyang: “…” The village head’s wife has said this much, if he refuses, he will think she despises him!
"So that's nagging."

Since you are going there, you must be prepared. You can't come empty-handed!
He earns a lot of money, so he can't do anything stingy. Maintaining good relationships will be conducive to future harmony.

He simply dragged Zhang Yishan to the town.

"Go shopping with me."

He had to buy cigarettes and alcohol, and Sister Qing didn't have any of these high-end goods.

When Zhang Yishui knew he had to go buy cigarettes and alcohol, he was speechless, "Why should you be so polite? Look at what you bought. You can buy some meat and eat a full meal at home."

Tan Shaoyang was too lazy to listen to his nagging. He thought it was worthwhile to spend so little money to maintain it, as it was necessary to have certain social etiquette.

If people knew that he earned so much money, they would probably think that he was stingy and not generous enough!
Of course, adhering to the usual style, it is better to be low-key. Being too high-profile will easily attract people's envy, and I am afraid that I will encounter people who hinder me!
Since he was already there, Tan Shaoyang might as well prepare an agreement.

If you pay the deposit in advance, you don't have to worry about someone else interfering and stealing your betel nuts. After all, it's so profitable. What if someone comes to buy it?

It is safer to pay the deposit and sign the agreement.

It’s not that he doubts people’s hearts, but anyone who doesn’t make money is a fool. What if the other party raises the price and competes with him?

After all, there have been people coming to purchase it in previous years, so it is unknown why it was delayed this year. However, it is still necessary to be on the safe side and avoid any changes.

When everything was ready, I went there early.

Find stable people in the village and Grandpa Zhang to be witnesses.

Those who had betel nuts at home went door to door to sign an agreement and pay a deposit. The villagers were naturally happy to be able to get the money in advance, but they did not understand the purpose of the agreement and asked questions with a confused look on their faces.

Tan Shaoyang also explained to them that if he did not come to purchase the property, the money would be considered as compensation to them.

Of course, the agreed amount must be sold to him when the time comes and it cannot be sold to anyone else.

After the villagers learned about it, they estimated an amount based on the amount of betel nuts they produced at home and signed one by one.

With this agreement, Tan Shaoyang felt much more at ease.

Although we are not following the rules now, with it in hand, we don't have to worry about changes.

After visiting several stores, it was already dark.

So I just don't have any worries anymore.

Seeing Tan Shaoyang's cautious look, Grandpa Zhang smiled and said, "Actually, you don't have to pay a deposit in advance. When the time comes, just come pick up the goods and we'll weigh them together!"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head. "It's okay. I have to pay it eventually. I'll come over to weigh the goods and subtract the amount."

As for the concerns in his heart, there was no need to mention them unless something unexpected happened. He was just being cautious.

Uncle Zhang Yishui, also known as Liu Xiang's father, got promoted, so tonight is naturally his home court. Fortunately, it's just a family celebration, so the atmosphere is quite good.

Tan Shaoyang also met Liu's parents. Liu's father worked in a unit and held a high position. Liu's mother also had a job and their family background was very good. Liu Xiang from such a family was not someone who could be coveted casually.

No wonder Zhang Yishui didn't mind his contact with Liu Xiang. With such a family background, how could a fisherman care about him?
Tan Shaoyang didn't care, he just paid a little more attention to beautiful things.

She was full of vigor, youth and beauty, standing right in front of him, and it wouldn't be a bother if he looked at her a few more times.

If he had any wishful thinking, he didn't have any.

There are a lot of beautiful girls, but not all of them are pretty, so he has to have some ideas, otherwise no one will come over!
Just control the limit and don't exceed it.

After he figured it out, his expression became calm, without the slightest bit of restraint.

This is not his home ground, so there is no need to steal the show. Just think of it as a place to make a living.

But Grandpa Zhang boasted about a lot of things and praised him, which drew everyone's attention to himself again.

Naturally, Tan Shaoyang dealt with the situation with neither arrogance nor humility. After all, he was a man who had lived a lifetime, so he had to have such a bearing, which was after all, the result of years of accumulation.

Of course, I had to drink a few glasses with him.

After diverting everyone's attention, Zhang Yishui slipped away from under the table, and Tan Shaoyang followed him down.

He is not in a hurry to flatter others, and others are not familiar with him. There is no need for him to try to make his presence felt, which will only make people feel that he is tactless.

Even if we knew that he was buying betel nuts, we would have thought it was just a small deal. Who would have thought he could make a lot of money?

The climate where they live is suitable for the growth of betel nut trees. The betel nut business produced by only one village cannot be sustained in the long term, so they have to explore the surrounding areas to see if there are other places where betel nut trees are grown.

Of course, I just need to keep this thought to myself and cannot explain it to anyone else.

Zhang Yishui chatted enthusiastically with his cousins, and then dragged Tan Shaoyang away, "Third brother, let's go swimming in the river."

Tan Shaoyang was dragged away in a hurry.

"Why are you in such a hurry? The food is still in my throat!"

"You guys can go swimming later. I have to go back after taking a rest!"

The distance is not far, so it is impossible to stay overnight, and there is not enough space at home.

In this kind of weather, with the moonlight shining, we can see the road conditions clearly, so there is no need to worry.

Zhang Yishui nodded in understanding, "Don't worry, swim for half an hour before going back. The river water where we are isn't that clear yet!"

"Normally, I have to go to the beach to swim. Once I go in, I get covered in sand. It's nowhere near as refreshing as swimming in the clear river!"

"I just want to swim comfortably in this clear water."

As soon as Tan Shaoyang heard it, he knew that he had many complaints about the vast ocean.

People are like this. Those who have never seen the sea yearn for it, but those who see it every day feel disgusted and bored.

"Don't talk nonsense. People who go out to sea often have to be careful with their mouths."

Zhang Yishui touched his nose guiltily, fearing that he would be scolded again if his mother heard it.

"Don't worry, I know what to say and what not to say. Let's hurry up. It's so hot, don't you want to relax?"

"Swimming in a river is really different, you'll know once you try it."

Tan Shaoyang sighed, "Don't worry about me, my grandmother's family also has people talking about the river."

Zhang Yishui: “…” He took it for granted.

(End of this chapter)