Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 89 Entering the new house!
When they found out that the price was being suppressed, those who had a lot of betel nuts stored at home were all panicked, especially Dazao, whose face turned pale. He still had 200 kilograms of betel nuts at home!

Five cents, that’s ten dollars!
When I thought about the 10 yuan that was going to be lost by him, even a grown man wanted to cry.

"Wasn't it 5 cents originally? There's no need to lower the price so much!" It would be better to sell it all to Tan Shaoyang!
The betel nut collector was picking and choosing among the betel nuts, saying in a critical tone, "This is the price you can get for your quality. Will you sell it? If you miss this opportunity, you will never see it again."

Dazao was so angry that he didn't know that someone had tipped off the betel nut collector. The man who collected betel nuts knew that someone was buying his goods. He was very angry when he saw that his transaction was intercepted, so he took advantage of the situation and raised the price to buy them.

Unexpectedly, the other party had signed the agreement in advance and involved the public security, so he had to compromise and leave.

Now that the person who was purchasing the goods had left, he must have had conflicts with the villagers. He was certain that he would not come back to purchase the goods, so he dared to lower the price.

If business people can get goods at a low price, who would be willing to spend more? It's not like they are burning money out of their pocket.

"At this price, if you can sell it, sell it. If you can't, just keep it. It's not like your village is the only one that has betel nuts around here."

They don't know how to braise betel nuts, so the price is just that high, and there isn't much profit margin. The goods have been collected almost enough, so if they can take them, they take them, and if they can't, forget it.

When the supply is sufficient, the villagers will beg him for help.

Those who have a small amount of goods just grit their teeth and sell them. They can't just go back and ask Tan Shaoyang for help. It would be too embarrassing and they might even get squeezed out!

After all, the goods are not much, so just think of it as eating less meat for one or two meals!

Although it hurts, what can I do? It's my own fault. I have to endure it no matter how sad I am.

Sell ​​whatever can be sold.

There were only two families left who had sufficient supplies, and they were as anxious as ants on a chopping board. They decided to go find Grandpa Zhang and ask him to help lobby and get Tan Shaoyang back.

When Grandpa Zhang heard the purpose of the visit, he waved his hands and refused to get involved.

"It's not that I don't want to help. You should still remember what happened that day. You are justified in making things difficult for others. How can I have the nerve to ask for help?"

"You want to get rid of him when you see that you can make money, and you want him to help you clean up when you can't make money. How can such a cheap thing happen?"

"Why don't you wait a little longer, maybe someone else will come."

Dazao and the other man both turned pale. They knew very well that once the betel nut collecting boss left, no one would come anymore, as they had been trying to make this little money all year round.

All of them are hoarded in my hands and cannot be exchanged for money. What should I eat at the end of the year?

While others are enjoying the delicious food and fish, are they just going to watch them?
But no matter how much he begged, Grandpa Zhang would not show any mercy, as he could not afford to lose face.

"When my grandson comes over, I'll ask you if Mr. Tan still accepts betel nuts. But when it comes to doing business, no one can predict whether others are willing to accept it."

Tan Shaoyang naturally didn’t know that these people were extremely anxious while he was busy at home!
A person working by the fire will be sweating all over, but he has to persevere in order to make money.

Tan Shaobei watched him make it for the second time, and asked curiously, "What the hell are you making? Is it edible?"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head decisively, "I can't eat it. Don't you see it's dry? I want to eat everything. If you're really hungry, go to the beach and get some. I'll grill it for you."

"Don't waste my time here. Go get busy. Have you finished moving your things? You're moving to a new house soon. Can't you pay more attention?"

Tan Shaobei curled his lips with a look of disgust, "If you don't want to eat it, then don't eat it. It doesn't look like something edible. It's bright red, like blood."

Tan Shaoyang was too lazy to care about him. It was better not to eat it. This thing was addictive and could cause cancer. If his family members got sick after eating it, he would easily be blamed.

At the same time, the second child's habit also sounded the alarm for him. He was considering renting a house outside to make food, otherwise, if his family members became addicted to it one day, they would blame him!
The betel nuts need to be dried in the sun, so it is impossible to keep an eye on them all the time. There are many children at home, what if they are curious?
No one can guarantee that this situation will not happen!
This is kept in mind, and I plan to make the same arrangement for the next batch of betel nuts I purchase. For now, I can only keep a close eye on it.

It took two days to pack and ship the goods.

This was accomplished with the help of Grandma and Sister Qing.

Although they didn't understand how much money he could make by tinkering with this thing, they helped if they could.

One is that I feel sorry for my grandson.

One is that my cousin has taken too much care of me and I want to repay him.

Tan Shaoyang was too lazy to refuse. It wasn't a heavy job, so at most he could buy some meat to improve the family's meals after finishing the work.

After finishing the work, he went out to sell the goods without stopping.

There are five karaoke halls in the city, and after some delay, he was lured away by the manager as soon as he showed up.

"Boss Tan, if you don't come, we'll have to wait and see. This thing is selling so well and is so popular that the stock we get will be sold out very quickly."

"I want 1000 bags today."

Tan Shaoyang: “…”

He only has goods worth 1800 yuan, and if we give him 1000 bags, the remaining 800 yuan will not be enough to distribute.

“This thing takes a long time to make!”

"Besides yours, other places have also placed orders. I can't leave nothing for them!"

"You can order 800 bags first, and I will deliver the next batch to you in about ten days."

After some arguing, the boss realized that betel nut was in short supply. Scarcity makes things valuable. When something is scarce, it is valuable. He will definitely be very clear about the goods he gets from you in the future.

He asked Zhang Yishui to help him find goods, paying him 100 yuan for 5 kilograms. The more goods he found, the more he earned.

He also realized that it was difficult to make more money by himself, so it would be better to ask others to help him find goods.

This can also save a process and you can make it directly.

It was not convenient for Tan Shaoyang to set up camp at home, so he looked for a safe place in the town and rented a spacious yard.

So I can start production right away when I get home. If I don’t have enough manpower, I can ask for help. I can produce a large batch of goods in ten days.

After a day's work, I earned another 900 yuan including principal and interest. After deducting the 700 yuan cost, I could earn yuan.

If I work hard for another month or two at the end of the year, it will be no problem to save a few thousand dollars. Just thinking about it makes me feel that this business is very promising.

Zhang Yishui was very motivated and directly brought back 800 kilograms of goods for him. He excitedly asked for credit, "Third brother, I will consider it as helping you make a lot of money. You have to thank me!"

"I cheated Dazao out of money. He had goods but he didn't want to sell them to you. In the end, the betel nut seller lowered his price. When he knew I was helping you collect the goods, he made a great request to me!"

"In the end, I lowered the price by two cents and sold the goods for 4 cents. People like this need to be taught a lesson and cannot be indulged, otherwise they will easily become arrogant."

"I wanted to bet 4 cents on him, but my grandfather told me not to be so ostentatious and to just teach him a lesson, otherwise it would easily lead to a conflict."

"We'll have to trade again in the future. He can learn a lesson from the loss."

Ginger is more experienced with age. Grandpa Zhang is more experienced in doing things.

He could cheat the villagers out of five cents for the dates, but the villagers still valued money and would definitely complain in their hearts, making it difficult for them to cooperate in the future.

Two cents makes a difference. It can teach the other party a lesson without causing them to lose too much money, and there is still a chance for future cooperation.

They are not bitter enemies, and mutually beneficial transactions are definitely better in the long run.

"Thank you for your hard work. Grandpa Zhang is very prudent in his work. If you have any questions in the future, ask him more."

"By the way, clean up and let me treat you to something to eat."

Zhang Yishui earned 800 yuan for 40 kilograms of betel nut, which was just a matter of running errands. "Wait for me for a while, I'm going to take a shower. Do you need more goods? I'll find them for you."

Anyone who has the opportunity to make money is a fool. He was tired of sailing on the sea, so he decided to find a new way to make money that would better suit his needs.

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "If you can still find it, then continue to collect it."

Tan Shaoyang went to buy tools the next day, and also hired a few people to make the brine, dry the food, and bake it to ensure that it could be completed in one step.

Good things should be kept in the family. Zhang Yishui knew that he needed people, so he brought his uncle and aunt over.

As for the people in the small fishing village, forget it. People who don’t grow betel nut don’t know the harm of betel nut. If they taste it, it will be not worth it.

My uncle and aunt are honest people, very reliable and will not cause any trouble. That's why Zhang Yishui dared to call them over.

Tan Shaoyang didn't care. There would be more transactions in the future, and it didn't matter if he let his people make some money.

In this way, Tan Shaoyang spent his time busy.

After selling another batch of betel nuts, Tan Shaoyang dragged his tired body back. Even a body made of iron could not withstand the continuous work and this time he was exhausted and sleepy.

As soon as Tan Shaobei saw him, he complained, "I thought you were so busy that you even forgot the day you moved into your new home! You're nowhere to be found all day long, and I can't find you even when I want to."

"If it weren't for grandma arranging fish for you, your business would be over."

Tan Shaoyang was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously glanced at the calendar on the wall. It had been torn to pieces and only a thin layer was left.

It shows December 12th, the date we had set earlier, and we will move into the new house the day after tomorrow, the 16th.

Apparently he was so busy that he had forgotten about it.

I originally wanted to enjoy a leisurely life, but before I knew it, I was busy again.

If you forget it, you forget it, but you can’t admit it!
Tan Shaoyang asked: "Have you finished moving all the things?"

Tan Shaobei nodded. "There's still one room in the old house, and I have two rooms. Do you want to move there?"

"My parents won't agree no matter how hard they try to persuade them. How about you help persuade them?"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head and refused, "I'm used to living here, I'm too lazy to move."

"As for my parents, just let them be!"

"You guys just moved out, it's not like you won't come back to cook."

We haven't separated yet, but it will probably be soon. After all, it must be inconvenient to travel all the time.

Tan Shaobei was choked for a moment, "We have to cook in our new home, why don't you go over and help Nuan Nuan Ju?"

"Even if you don't want to go, you have to let your parents go with you. How can you not take care of your parents when you are older? I don't want to be drowned by the water."

Tan Shaoyang's face was full of confusion. "It's no use talking to me about this. Go talk to your parents."

Then he waved his hand and said, "I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to sleep for a while. You can do whatever you want!"

Tan Shaobei: “…” If he could be persuaded, why would we look for him?
In the end, he could only drag the eldest brother along to lobby his parents, but he thought it would be difficult!
Aren’t these two planning to ask the third child to support them?
As a result, they will have a bump on their head.

Tan Shaoyang was unaware of their concerns and slept comfortably.

After waking up, I went to see how much leftover goods my grandma had collected.

As the weather gets colder, the supply of goods decreases.

We only received 30 kilograms of dried sea cucumbers and 60 kilograms of dried clams. The people digging sandworms were too lazy to do it, mainly because they couldn't get enough weight. They were able to make a trip to the county town with what they had.

I haven't been home for a long time, so naturally I get some concern and care from others.

Grandma Tan treated him like a treasure. She prepared seafood porridge for him and roasted oysters for him over the fire in the stove. The delicious aroma made him eat with great pleasure.

"Grandma, stop working. I didn't treat myself badly outside. But you seem to have lost weight. I prepared a set of cotton clothes for you. Go and try it on to see if it fits you."

The two elders also prepared. Although they both said that they had clothes and didn't need to prepare, who wouldn't be happy to have new clothes to wear?

As for the children, he didn't have to worry about it since their parents were helping with the preparations. It would be enough to just bring some food to satisfy their appetites.

Tan Shaoyang also improved the family's food by bringing two kilograms of meat so that they could have a good meal in the evening.

Although Grandma Tan grumbled a lot, she was still smiling happily. How could she not be excited about her grandson's filial piety? It was worthy of her having raised him with great difficulty, and he was a filial child.

Taking advantage of the cold weather, I wore it out for a walk and received envious looks from my old sisters. I was so happy.

Tan Shaoyang likes the feeling of watching grandma show off, which also makes him more motivated to work.

"I just like the excitement of this little old lady. Just go and show off. Your grandson earns money for you to spend."

The little old lady went out contentedly.

In the evening, have a full meal and get enough sleep.

When I woke up in the morning, I finally recovered and felt refreshed.

We loaded the things into the truck and drove to the county town.

After selling all the things, I went to look for Sister Bai, but found the door was locked and no one responded.

I shrugged, thinking that she was busy, and went back.

Tan Shaoyang went to the store and bought two thermoses and two washbasins as a gift to congratulate his brother and sister-in-law on their move.

In the blink of an eye, it is December 12th, a good time to move to a new home.

At 1 a.m., Shaopao checked in.

In the morning, there were melon seeds and peanuts on the table.

A red fire basin symbolizes prosperity.

Tan Shaoyang went over with the gifts, giving one to each family, and was naturally warmly received by his sisters-in-law.

The children were the most excited. They could move into a new home and show off to their friends. They were extremely happy and ran around the house, not afraid of the cold weather at all. Their noses were red from running.

The food prepared early in the morning was cooked in the new home.

Two roosters were specially slaughtered and some meat was added, as they were all necessary items for offering sacrifices. After worshiping Mazu, we went home to worship our ancestors, telling them that we had moved to a new home and inviting them home to join in the fun.

The kerosene lamp was also lit and stayed on all night.

The whole day was bustling with activity.

Tan Shaoyang sat by the fire, looking at the smiling faces, and his heart was filled with sweetness. Instead of being the messy family they were in their previous life, they were now harmonious and happy, with everyone smiling.

so good!
Such days are the happiest and most anticipated.

(End of this chapter)