sbdcsierra Chapter 1744 Road Construction
Chapter 1744 Road Construction
Chapter 1744 Road Construction
On the 27th day of the lunar calendar, Ye Yaodong and his group finally arrived home.
The village had been bustling for days, with red lanterns hanging in every household and colorful flags adorning the main roads. As soon as they entered the village, a group of people greeted them with smiles, and children from the roadside ran to their homes to spread the news.
"Dad, should we go to our own house or the new house?"
"Of course, I'll go to my own house first, put my things down, and then go to the new house."
Ye Yaodong then looked at Lin Dongxue and her two siblings beside him, "You guys will ride your motorcycles back later, right, A-Ming knows how?"
"Yes, of course I can. With your big motorcycle parked in the factory, I secretly learned how to ride it a long time ago."
"Okay, I'll eat something to fill my stomach before going back."
"it is good."
They called home as soon as they arrived in town, and a hot meal awaited them as soon as they got home.
The village was filled with the sounds of children setting off firecrackers, dogs barking, playing cards, mahjong, and occasionally the shouts of vendors. Everywhere was bustling and lively.
They even set up two mahjong tables in front of their house.
"Dongzi is back..."
As soon as they saw them, everyone greeted them with smiles.
Even the dog kept barking and ran towards him, circling around him.
Lin Xiuqing greeted them with a smile, "You've come back just in time. A pot of noodles has just come out of the pot. Have a bowl of noodles to fill your stomach first, and then we'll have dinner in a little while."
"They're all here. I thought they were all in the new house."
“The new house blocks the sun in the afternoon, so it doesn’t get any sunlight like our house does, where the sun shines on us from morning till night. They moved here after lunch.”
Everyone went inside, put down their luggage, and ate something.
Ye Yaodong took his noodles and went outside. He watched people play cards and chatted idly. A dog kept following him, eager to climb on him. He had to kick it away before he could eat in peace.
Ye's father walked to his side and said, "Dongzi, the village said that they will start repairing the road after the New Year. The funds were approved before the New Year, and the construction plan has been drawn up."
"Great news! We've been talking about it for a year, and finally the road is going to be built."
"The village committee said that the village should donate money so that a monument can be erected. Everyone said that you have already done so, and no one has any objections. But we will donate money when you come back."
"Do we have to wait for me to come back before we donate?"
"Yes, Old Li (Secretary Li) is really worried. He keeps coming over every day to ask when you're coming back. They need to finalize the donation as soon as possible. Now that you're back, they'll probably be here soon."
Ye Yaodong slurped his noodles, saying nonchalantly, "If they're in such a hurry, let's wait until they arrive."
How much do you plan to donate?
"That depends on which roads they are building. If it's just one main road and there's a budget from above, then you don't need to donate that much. But if they're building several roads, then you should donate more."
Ye's father nodded.
Perhaps it would be awkward for them to come over immediately, but Ye Yaodong didn't see the two village officials arrive until after dinner.
Fortunately, their dinner was quite lavish. Ye's mother still cooked two large tables of food. Even though they had finished eating, there were still plenty of dishes left, enough to invite them to sit down and have a drink.
"I heard that A-Dong is coming back this afternoon."
“We went to our house by the sea earlier to check, but no one was there. Our neighbor told us you were eating here, so we came here.”
Ye Yaodong said with a smile, "Since the kids have moved here, we don't have to cook separately, so we've come over to eat here too."
Father Ye brought out the wine and said, "They're away all year round and don't stay long when they come back. So tell them not to bother cooking and to just eat here. It'll be more lively with more people."
Village Chief Chen nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's more lively with more people, especially since it's almost Chinese New Year, and we should have a reunion dinner."
Secretary Li: "Your family is thriving, with more than a dozen grandchildren. Ah Hai and Cheng He are both married and have children. Time really flies."
Ye's father glanced at the two brothers, each holding a child and playing with them.
"Isn't that right? These two are quite promising; they got married and had children early on, and they each have their own jobs."
"I heard that both brothers have become their own bosses?"
"No, we're all just trying to make a living outside..."
Ye Chenghu whispered to Ye Chenghe, "The boss who owes me 200 yuan."
Ye Chenghe glared at him, "Go play cards, I'll give you the winnings back."
Secretary Chen continued, "Your new house is so grand and spacious! With so many children in the family, they can all run around comfortably. It's so comfortable to live in this house!"
"That's true. Once these tiles are laid, the floor is spotless and shiny, and the kids can crawl around on it freely."
……
They chatted idly, going around in circles, to warm up the atmosphere.
After drinking three rounds, they finally got down to business and started talking about road repairs.
After Ye Yaodong understood the details of the road construction plan, he said, "This road construction is a great thing for the whole village. It would be best if all the main roads could be built, and I definitely support building as many as possible. If the road can reach my father's house, I'll donate 50 yuan to set an example and respond to the village committee's call..."
The two old men's eyes lit up: 50!
They thought that donating 20 yuan would be the most they could do, after all, they were just a small village and the government had allocated funds for them.
Mr. Ye was also surprised, "50! That much? Why do you want to build it right in front of my house? Wouldn't it be better to build it in front of your house?"
Village Chief Chen explained, "That's by the sea, and the surrounding area is too vast. The project is quite large. If we really want to build it, laying a cement road won't be enough. We'll have to build a dike in front of it, and then build a flat road on the dike. This is quite an undertaking."
Ye Yaodong nodded, "It would be great if the road could be repaired to your area. Then it would be a smooth road, making it easier for the elderly and children to walk without slipping and falling. It would also prevent muddy tracks on rainy days."
Mother Ye said happily, "If it could be repaired to the door, that would be wonderful. On rainy days, everything is muddy, and every time we go out, we step into the yard with mud on our feet. It's so dirty."
"Alright, alright, let's go back and discuss the roads we need to build. In addition to the main road, we also need to build a few other roads."
"Then you should finalize it before the end of the year. Anyway, I've already said it."
Ye's father added, "If Dongzi donates 50, shouldn't the inscription be carved on the front of the monument when it's erected?"
"Of course, having donated so much and made such a great contribution, it's only right that the first name be engraved on it."
Ye Yaodong was satisfied; no one dislikes having their name recorded.
If he hadn't heard about erecting a monument, although he would have contributed to the village, he wouldn't have donated so much; he probably would have only donated the 30 yuan he originally intended. But erecting a monument changes things.
As long as the stone tablet stands, it can be passed down for at least several decades.
What's more, the repairs will even reach his father's doorstep, so the old man won't have to worry about tripping and falling when he goes out.
They reached an agreement and chatted happily. The boys were also having a great time playing cards, and many of their friends came over to gamble as well.
After finishing their meal, the little one would dash out to play and find friends long before the day was over. They couldn't stay at home and wouldn't come back until bedtime.
Lin Xiuqing only learned about his offer to donate 50 yuan before going to bed, and after thinking about it, she did not object.
“That works too. We’ve made a lot of money this year. The factory’s sales alone have reached 2000 million, not to mention the fishing boats. We still have many orders waiting to be shipped after the New Year. We can foresee that next year will be just as good.”
"Yes, I had dinner with a client a few days ago and received some news that the leaders came to the south this year and issued a series of policies. It seems that trade will be more relaxed next year."
Ye Yaodong only learned about this during a social engagement and didn't have a chance to tell her. He only had time to tell her this now that he's back in bed today.
She definitely needs to know this; Aqing is now a good assistant and a good helper.
"I heard that the Canton Fair will be reformed next year. In the past, only professional foreign trade companies and a few industrial and trade companies affiliated with national ministries were eligible to participate. Ordinary manufacturing enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises basically did not have the qualifications to participate."
"Obtaining a state-granted foreign trade operating right is not easy. Generally, it requires foreign investment and significant contributions to local development."
“We were definitely not qualified, but after the leader’s southern tour, the policies were relaxed and foreign trade operating rights were delegated to break the foreign trade monopoly. Anyone who obtained foreign trade import and export operating rights could participate.”
"This policy has not been issued yet, but it will be released after the New Year, since the Canton Fair is in May."
"After the New Year, I'll also ask Manager Qi to apply for import and export rights. Let's see if it can be done. It shouldn't be a big problem."
"At that time, the factory will definitely expand further. If we can participate in the Canton Fair, our factory will really reach a new level. Next year, it will be a factory with at least a thousand employees."
Ye Yaodong got excited as he spoke.
1979 was a spring, and 1992 was another spring.
This year and last year, they needed connections to participate in trade shows in Shanghai, and they couldn't even meet the requirements for the Canton Fair. But next year, as long as they obtain import and export rights, applying to participate in the Canton Fair will no longer be a problem.
In other words, he usually handles things well, often accompanies people to social events and meals, and can also get some inside information.
If this policy is implemented, it will be the first time that ordinary manufacturing companies have a legal channel to participate in exhibitions.
Lin Xiuqing had lived in Shanghai for a year and had heard of the Canton Fair, so she was able to understand what he was saying.
"Can we really participate in the Canton Fair?"
"Let's wait and see what policies are announced after the New Year. As long as the conditions for participation are relaxed, we can apply to participate."
"Then expanding our factory two or three times over wouldn't be a problem?" Lin Xiuqing sat up excitedly.
"That's right, everything depends on next year."
Why didn't you say so sooner?
"I only got the news a few days ago while having dinner. How can I explain it clearly over the phone? We're all coming back anyway, so it'll be easier to talk about it when we get back. Besides, there's no rush. It's not going to happen until after the New Year. There's no point in knowing this now. I've already told Manager Qi to prepare in advance."
"Then we're going to make a fortune again!"
"That's right! We'll expand the quality control department after the New Year and hire two more people to specifically inspect product quality. We must control the quality very well."
Lin Xiuqing laughed, "If we can really participate in the Canton Fair, donating 50 yuan is really no big deal."
"It wasn't a big deal to begin with."
"If things continue to develop like this, retiring at 40 doesn't seem like a problem for you?"
"Forget it, it's just talk. If I really retire at 40, am I supposed to be a couch potato for the next 40 years? I should retire around 50 or 60."
When the country is ready for tourism, he can take his grandson around. Right now, the country is really focused on infrastructure construction, and everything is dilapidated. The roads haven't been repaired, and he'll have nowhere to go after retirement. He might as well work harder to make more money.
Lin Xiuqing chuckled, "That's true. You don't know how to farm, so there's nothing for you to do in the village after you retire. The village is mostly filled with elderly people and children now; the young people have all gone out to make a living."
"That's right. It would be so awkward to have to play cards with an old person. It takes five minutes to play a card."
Ye Yaodong laughed when he thought of that scene.
"Go to bed early. I'm going to the city tomorrow to deliver New Year's gifts. I'll see if the three kids want to come with me."
"I'll definitely follow, no question about it."
"Then I'll take it with me. We won't need to cook for ourselves. We can stay overnight and come back."
Tomorrow is the 28th of the lunar calendar, and I'll be back on the 29th the day after tomorrow, which will be just in time for New Year's Eve.
Lin Xiuqing suddenly thought of something and became serious.
"By the way, do you remember when I was pregnant with your daughter, Lin Jianqiang blackmailed and threatened me, saying he would report me otherwise?"
Ye Yaodong was stunned. "They've been released?"
"Yes, when I came back a few days ago, I heard that he had been released, and then I heard that his family has not had a single day of peace."
"He's been locked up for a full 10 years, isn't he? I heard Dad mention it when Ah Hong was released early a couple of years ago after his sentence was reduced, and now he's out here causing trouble again."
"Isn't she a menace? They finally had a few years of peace, and their children were about to get married, but now things are in turmoil again. Your cousin has been getting beaten every day lately. A couple of days ago, when I came back, she even ran to our door to look around."
Ye Yaodong's brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly. "If he dares to cause trouble, I'll kill him."
"Now that we're not causing any trouble, we can only be on guard. Why wasn't this menace locked up for a few more years?"
"There's no such thing as a thousand days of guarding against thieves. The New Year is just around the corner. After the New Year, I'll find someone to set him up and send him to jail."
We must nip danger in the bud; otherwise, it may be too late to deal with it after it happens, and then there will be no place to regret it.
Anyway, it's not a good thing, so sending it in will bring peace to the whole village and save it from being a nuisance outside, which we have to guard against.
They'd go out of their way to come to his doorstep; they're probably up to no good and are plotting revenge.
Lin Xiuqing nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's best to arrest and lock up this kind of scum again before we can feel at ease."
"Tomorrow, depending on the situation, collect any valuable or important items from the house, except for those buried in the ground, and take them to the new house at your parents' place. Find a room in our children's room and lock them up. Have Dad weld an iron safe for them while he's there."
"Okay, that's what I've been thinking these past couple of days. I'd like to talk to you about it when you get back."
"Ah."