sbdcsierra Chapter 1700 Insights
Chapter 1700 Insights
Chapter 1700 Insights
After asking the old lady about her well-being for a while, Ye Yaodong told her that he would be going out to sea in a few days and might not be able to call back for a month or so. The old lady sighed again.
"You've only been working for a few days and you're already going out to sea again? If you go out to sea, what will your dad be doing?"
“My dad is driving.”
The old woman raised her voice, "He got his pleasure, and now he's driving? He's sheltered from the wind and rain, driving around in style, while you're suffering at sea."
"Indeed, he had a good time. But he's getting old, so it's better for him to drive. Going to sea is too tiring. I'll just go for a short trip and come back. I won't stay at sea all the time. I'm not hiring so many people just for fun."
"Yes, yes, we've already paid people to do it, so let others do it."
"I'll call you again after I leave, and then I'll call you again when I get back."
"Okay, okay, if you don't have time to call back, have your dad call back. He's free anyway."
"He will be told."
"Have the three children started school yet? Before you left, give each of them a red envelope, but they all refused and returned them to me. It's not like being at home; you need to make sure they have enough to eat so people don't look down on them..."
"Who looks down on them? You're overthinking it. Ye Chenghu has been riding in a car to and from school every day these past few days. He's so popular. Everyone calls him Young Master Ye, and they're all grinning from ear to ear. He's really getting along well with everyone."
"Huh? They've even called Young Master Ye? That...that won't do either, they've really gone too far..."
"When Dad comes back tomorrow, he'll let him ride his bicycle to and from school. I'm just worried about his safety, so I've arranged for two bodyguards to take him to and from school on bicycles as well. That way, they can keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't go astray outside."
At the age of fourteen or fifteen, children are most easily led astray by uneducated and unskilled people in society, becoming delinquents, going astray, and losing their sense of right and wrong. Especially since they have some money in their pockets, they are the easiest targets for others.
The old lady nodded with relief, "Children are naive and easily led astray. It's good that someone is watching over him."
"You don't need to worry about anything. Just enjoy your retirement and wait for them to grow up and take care of you."
"Sigh, all our children are filial, there's nothing wrong with them..."
After chatting with the old lady for a while and talking to Ye's mother for a bit, he finally put his feet off the table, hung up the phone, and prepared to go for a stroll in the family compound.
We started planning to build it last year, and it looks like it's almost done. All that's left is to level the ground and put up the fence. It should be finished in a month or two.
Now, the logistics director can post a notice in advance so that those interested in renting can register and housing can be arranged ahead of time.
A large number of people in the factory are veterans, and many of them need to bring their families. It's just that they didn't bring their families last year, which was their first year. But they know that the factory has built family housing that can be rented, which is naturally convenient for them.
The outside world is a mixed bag, definitely not as good as the factory's staff housing.
He didn't need to worry about these trivial matters. He could just arrange a meeting the next day, report on the recent situation of each department, and mention that the logistics department would take care of it.
After Ye Yaodong finished touring the family compound, he saw that it was almost time, so he washed his face and hands, got on his motorcycle, and went to meet Fatty.
Having a wife and children by your side on the road to success, and childhood friends following closely behind, is also a blessing.
Eternal family ties and unchanging friendships are both worth cherishing.
When a group of people get together, they inevitably tease and expose each other's shortcomings, without any reservations about who has more or less wealth.
"Haha, Dongzi, what's the use of making so much money if you still end up at sea like us?"
"We're all in the same boat, let's set sail together in a couple of days!"
"Also, we're all just lonely souls here, haha~"
Ye Yaodong mocked them without hesitation, "There's a difference. I can go whenever I want, and I don't have to go when I don't want to. You guys can't do that. You have to go, and you'll be gone for half a year! What's the use of me making so much money? Of course, I can do what I want and not do what I don't want to do. There are plenty of people who will do it for me!"
"Furthermore, my role with the fishing boats is one of supervision, while your role is one of responsibility—it's mandatory! Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been invested in these fishing boats; do you dare to slack off? See how big the difference is?"
"Besides, you still need me to collect your goods, so hurry up and punish yourself with three glasses of wine, fill them all up!"
"No way, you shameless bunch are drinking beer and then pretending to raise fish! Finish the rest of your beer first, then pour me some white wine..."
"It's not like I can't afford to drink. Fatty's family is rich and powerful, he can drink whatever he wants... Give me some white wine..."
The fat man's lips twitched. He was about to be ripped off again in a few words, and the fat man hadn't said a word.
However, he still helplessly called to the doorman, "Bring me some white wine, and a few small wine glasses..."
After a few drinks, Ah Zheng asked, "Dongzi, have your older brothers made their money back on the boat after a year?"
"It's pretty much the same. Fishing is all about luck. If you're lucky with sea transport, you might make a fortune in a few months. If you're unlucky, well... anyway, it's best to break even in a few months, and the rest is profit. It's awesome."
"I'll be content if I can break even this year. If I work hard next year and earn more, I'll buy an apartment in Shanghai and be your neighbor. I'll have to stick close to you."
"Haha, since you all bought them, I have to buy one too and be your neighbor. Otherwise, what if you secretly leave me behind to make a fortune? It's only right that Dongzi makes a fortune, but if Azheng makes a fortune behind my back, I'll be in trouble." Xiao Xiao teased playfully.
Ah Zheng laughed and scolded, "Suzuki Chicken White, what nonsense are you talking about? I'm going to get rich along with you and earn more than you."
……
There were five of them plus one other person in Linji, and no one else, not even a woman, but the atmosphere was always lively, with constant talking and laughter.
After dinner, they continued with the second half of the game.
They haven't been out to play for several months, and haven't made a special trip ashore to rest. They're usually at sea, unlike Ye Yaodong and Lin Jishang, who go out every few days to socialize, entertain guests, and frequent places of entertainment.
The second half of tonight's game was a complete surprise to them.
Dinner was naturally on Fatty's behalf. Since we were eating at his place, and it was all family, not clients, he couldn't possibly let his friends pay the bill.
In the second half, Lin Jishang spoke up early to make arrangements for him.
He wanted to fit in with them, but of course he couldn't just freeload.
"They've come up with a new trick after the New Year, one you've never seen before."
Ye Yaodong was a little curious. He had just been here before the New Year and hadn't heard of any new tricks.
"What kind of tricks are these? Did they just come out after the New Year? I used to spend every day here before the New Year. I was so tired of it. Those women were like they had no bones. They kept coming at me one after another. All those smells made me sneeze like crazy. I couldn't stand it."
The fat man was extremely envious. "You fucking don't know how lucky you are. If you can't handle it, call me to carry it. I can handle it. I'm strong and healthy. I can sit on four people with my legs spread out, and I can hug four more with my arms spread out."
"What am I talking to you, you lecher? I'll give you 16, and you can still sit on 4 more on your shoulders, and spread your legs out and sit on 4 more."
"That's just how men are!"
“I can carry it too, Dongzi. Call me if you can’t carry it later, and I’ll help you carry it,” A-Zheng said.
Xiao Xiao shamelessly replied, "I can too. I've already been a virgin for 12 days."
Ah Guang didn't dare utter a single word, remaining utterly obedient...
Ye Yaodong laughed and cursed, "A bunch of shameless lechers!"
"With your wife by your side, of course you don't care about those things."
"You can also bring your wives over."
"Forget it, we're at sea every day, what's the point of bringing them here? They can take care of their families in the village, but if they come here, they'll have to manage everything. Just send more money back home."
They're all scoundrels; they might have a conscience, but there aren't many. Luckily, Ah Guang has him keeping an eye on them! He wouldn't dare to do that!
Thinking about it, this has some advantages. You can keep an eye on your own friends, but if your sister hires someone else, you can't keep an eye on her even if you want to.
Ye Yaodong changed the subject and asked Lin Jishang, "What new tricks have you come up with after the New Year? Didn't you just arrive the day before yesterday? You've already figured them out? You're quite something, aren't you? A regular customer? You came right away. You know how to have fun. You've been here quite a few times."
Lin Ji chuckled, "I just arrived the day before yesterday and went out for business yesterday. I've only just seen it all, so I'm recommending it to you."
"What is it?"
"Skinned fish".
Ye Yaodong's eyes widened in surprise, and his eyebrows rose.
"Heh, so you know? You have the nerve to say that to me, you're quite the player."
Ye Yaodong gave an awkward laugh; he had only heard of it, but had never actually seen it.
"No, I've never even seen it. I just heard you say it and I instantly understood. I guess that's what you meant."
Everyone else was still confused, listening to each other's words as if they were speaking in riddles.
What is a filefish?
"What are you talking about? What do you mean?"
"A new dish called 'peeled fish'? Why is it called that?"
Suddenly, the fat man had a flash of inspiration, his eyes lighting up. "Holy crap! Filefish? Is this the filefish I'm thinking of?"
He was a little excited. He jumped in front of them, took off half of his cotton-padded coat to expose his shoulders, and then twisted a few times in front of them.
"Is this what you mean? Like, skinned naked? Just like that?"
He got a little excited and twisted even more vigorously.
Apart from Ye Yaodong and Lin Jishang, who were already known, the other three widened their eyes and instantly became excited.
Ah Guang: "Holy crap... does that mean filefish?"
Xiao Xiao: "Holy crap, is that really true? Filefish, isn't that what it means to peel off the skin? That's exactly what it means?"
Ah Zheng: "Wow, this is your new trick? Damn, you're really something else, aren't you? You're a wolf in sheep's clothing, so it was you all along!"
Lin Ji coughed lightly, "Didn't we just see that yesterday? They recommended it to me as soon as I went in, and they'll recommend it to us when we go in later..."
The fat man was the first to run, shouting, "Let's go! Hurry up! What are we waiting for?"
"Damn it, you fatso, wait for me..."
"The fatter a person is, the more lecherous they are. They may look simple-minded and honest, but they have a dirty heart and a brain full of lewd garbage..."
Ye Yaodong made comments as he walked.
"The rest aren't any better. They run faster than rabbits, and they're all scumbags, not a single one of them is any good!"
"You too, you're a total scumbag, you play all sorts of tricks, and you're having the time of your life."
"Damn it, am I the only good man left in the whole world? I'm the most loyal man in the world, my heart is only for the Party, I'm busy with everyone else and my own family, sigh... sigh... wait for me..."
Lin Ji turned around and said disdainfully, "We're not on the same path. I'm on the same path as them. You should go back."
"That won't do. I've never seen it before, so I need to broaden my horizons. I need to fit in... What if you guys abandon me and go off to have fun on your own if I don't fit in?"
"I don't want to go along with your corrupt practices; I just cherish our friendship..."
Ye Yaodong ignored the nonsense and quickly followed them.
Ah Guang also expressed his loyalty, saying, "Dongzi and I are just going to broaden our horizons. We are good family men."
"Yes."
"Then you two should go home right away and don't follow me. This isn't suitable for respectable men like you..."
The group chatted and laughed as they walked, their hearts already filled with anticipation.
……
Ye Yaodong really wanted to see it for himself. He had only heard about it in his previous life; it was something only the wealthy could afford.
Why not check it out since it's free?
In a few years, when the crackdown on prostitution becomes stricter, it will be gone.
"Peeled Fish" truly lives up to its literal meaning; it's just how the fishing port describes it that way.
They weren't really lustful; they were just simply having seen enough and wanted to go home early.
They just couldn't forget it after they left.
The next day, they were still itching to go back to the den of iniquity.
However, the Pioneer returned to port the next day, carrying a full load of goods, which was just enough to replenish the inventory that had been depleted in the factory's cold storage during the Lunar New Year.
Ye Yaodong also made a special trip to the dock to hear their report on the receipt of goods, and also transported the unloaded fishmeal back to the factory.
Then I notified a few friends who were itching to go out and have some fun that night.
They rushed to his factory as soon as they woke up from their midday nap, thinking that today was the day to "plunder the rich," and it was his turn to treat everyone, being the wealthiest one.
"Your good days are over. Get ready to set sail early tomorrow morning."
"Damn, I saved you money."
"Damn it, the good days are really over. This trip to the sea will really take half a year, until the summer when the typhoon comes."
"So soon? Leaving first thing tomorrow morning?"
Ye Yaodong said, "You don't even want to earn a few thousand yuan a day, do you?"
"Alas, the hard times are coming."
He laughed and said, "You can't say that. You should say that the days of getting rich are coming."
"I thought I could enjoy myself for a couple more days."
"Let's go back and prepare. Also, let's inform the workers. We invited so many people up here, not just to sit and play cards."
"That's right. They get paid quite a bit every day. They haven't worked for more than ten days, but they've been getting paid all they've done."
Ye Yaodong said, "You can't say that. Just consider it as giving them an early holiday to rest. After all, a trip to the sea will take about half a year."
"Okay, then let's go back and prepare. We haven't gotten anything ready yet, but we still have time."
"Go ahead, we'll leave at 5 a.m. tomorrow. Let's meet up and get ready in advance."
It's also a good opportunity for the crew of the Pioneer to go ashore and rest for a night.
Mr. Ye was a little curious, because he heard them saying "It's a pity" and "I regret it" as they left.
"Where did you guys go last night? They seemed so reluctant to leave, even wanting to go back. What wonderful place could they be so eager to go again?"
"They went for a back massage. A few young and pretty girls just came in, so they thought they'd go again today, otherwise they wouldn't have another chance for the next six months."
"You can't make mistakes. Being pretty doesn't put food on the table. Those women are all very scheming."
"I know, but you can't go secretly."
Ye's father glared at him, "Nonsense! When did I go? I just came from Shanghai at noon, and I haven't even had a chance to sit down properly before you're framing me."
"Didn't I tell you in advance?"
"Mind your own business. I'm a perfectly upright person."
"Well, I'm perfectly upright! I'm a person of principle, and I only go when they drag me there."
"Let them work harder to earn money and think less about playing. They're not children anymore..."
Ye Yaodong interrupted his father's lecture, "I'm going to sea tomorrow. I'll call home later to let them know. Also, Grandma told my mother I'll be away at sea, so she'll ask you to call home more often."
"I know, it's not like you're going there and never coming back. How long do you plan to stay?"
"Let's stay on the Dongyu for a month first. There are three more fishing boats added this time, which is a bit much. I'll go and coordinate it. We'll come back with the fish collection boat later depending on the situation. Once everything is arranged, we can go out to sea occasionally."
"That's fine. Go over there first to arrange the cargo handling between the two fishing boats. Once they're familiar with the process, you can go occasionally. What about the other 40-meter fishing boat?"
"Place it near the coast to connect with those ships, free up the smallest one (30 meters long), and use it to transport goods home."
Mr. Ye nodded, "That's fine. I'll arrange the handover when the next 40-meter-long cargo ship returns."
"We'll arrange cargo ships for you too. You can decide when to send them home."
"If I leave, who will drive the car?"
Ye Yaodong glanced at his father and said, "It's only just after the New Year, and there haven't been any guests yet, so you don't need to keep an eye on your car."
"I'll see when the time comes, I'll make sure everything is arranged for you, so you can go without worry."
He shook his head and went to call home first.
We need to notify the workers later. All the other necessary supplies have already been prepared. We need to tell the workers to move them and also check them on the ship beforehand.
Ye Yaodong spent the entire afternoon running back and forth, busy with the preparations for going to sea.
Ye's father, however, was unusually relaxed, sitting with his legs crossed, gurgling away in his hookah, watching him ride his motorcycle in and out.
I thought to myself, this is what retirement life should be like.
Young people should strive more, while the elderly should enjoy life.
I used to live such a hard life, braving wind and rain every day, but I didn't earn much. I had to endure all the hardships myself.
With nothing else to do, Mr. Ye finished his cigarette and then leisurely carried a bucket and a rag to wipe the new car.
He hadn't been to the factory for several days, and his precious baby had gotten dusty.