sbdcsierra Chapter 1642 Summer Vacation is Almost Over
Chapter 1642 Summer Vacation is Almost Over
Chapter 1642 Summer Vacation is Almost Over
"They asked you for pocket money yesterday? When did they ask for it? They came to me again!" Ye Yaodong looked at his father in surprise.
"They asked me for it after work? These little brats, they're always asking people for pocket money, how many times have they asked?"
Father Ye glared at the brother and sister and asked, "Who started this? Whose idea was this?"
Ye Chengyang immediately pointed at Ye Xiaoxi.
Ye Xiaoxi was a step too slow. She had been hesitant about pointing at her brother, but now she pointed at him without any guilt, since her brother had betrayed her so decisively.
She even arrogantly poked his chest with her index finger, saying, "You, you, you, you, it's you! You took the most, so it's you!"
Ye Chengyang slapped her hand away, "Nonsense! You were the one who started it all. You asked for every single one you saw, and then you even encouraged Xiaoyu to ask her uncle for some. She asked for some three times!"
Three times!?
Ye Yaodong and his father were both surprised. They thought he had only asked for pocket money twice, but they didn't expect him to ask for it three times.
Even as Ye Xiaoxi and Ye Chengyang were playfully bickering, they didn't forget to turn around and smile at him ingratiatingly, which could be considered an indirect admission.
He stretched out his index finger and poked the girl's forehead hard.
"Look at you, asking for pocket money three times. With the whole family here, including your uncles, you'd have to ask for it seven or eight times, wouldn't you?"
"Hehe...never tried it..."
"Then you try it next time, and see if your mother doesn't skin you alive. You're so audacious and shameless."
"Hehe, this is definitely not something you can do every day!"
"Even occasionally isn't allowed. You can't ask other people for pocket money. You can only ask me, your mother, and your grandfather..."
"That's right, I didn't ask anyone else, I only asked you. My sister and cousins asked for my uncle's things, I didn't ask for them myself, I just benefited from it! My sister and cousins also benefited from it earlier!"
"You always have a fallacy."
"No, I remember everything, it didn't go beyond what you said!"
"Go eat breakfast, and then get to work right away."
Ye Xiaoxi's shoulders immediately slumped. Ever since she found out that she didn't earn as much as her father gave her, she didn't want to go to work at all.
But she couldn't bear to give up her perfect attendance record, and she'd already been working there for so long. If she didn't stop, her dad wouldn't buy her anything, and she'd still have to pay for it herself.
Heartbreaking...
It really hurts to spend my own money.
Ye Chengyang, on the other hand, was in high spirits when he learned that his salary had increased to 100 yuan, and he wished he could work a few more months.
After finishing breakfast, Ye Yaodong ignored them, rode his motorcycle straight to Fatty's place, and retrieved the certificate of honor and prizes that Fatty had left in the store yesterday.
Looking at the prizes he had laid out on the table, Mr. Ye was so envious that tears welled up in his eyes.
He stroked the certificate back and forth, touching it more than 10 times, reluctant to let go.
It would be one thing if he didn't know how to read, but the key point is that he attended a literacy class for almost half a month and already knows many characters. I feel both gratified and sad.
I'm happy that my son has achieved this honor; he can brag about it when he goes out, and it makes me proud. But what's really upsetting is...
"You've got so many already, sigh, why didn't you let me get one too..."
"The stamp on it is really beautiful. You must keep this safe; it can be passed down as a family heirloom. It will be a source of honor in the future..."
"And this cup, when we have guests in the future, we can take it out to pour tea and greet them. You have several at home, all from different dates, and they were awards from different factories and companies. It will be impressive to use them to pour tea in the future."
"You need to take good care of them so they don't rust. I think you have seven or eight already, right? Bring them up next time. There aren't any here, but now you have one."
"When leaders or important figures come over in the future, you can use this cup to pour tea for them. Why didn't you think of that before? It's such a waste."
"When leaders from the military, government officials, and people from the fishing company came over, so many people came, it was a pity that we didn't bring out our own cups to greet them and show our faces."
When Ye's father saw these cups, he wanted them too. They were so prestigious. If there were a row of these cups awarded by different units on different dates, how prestigious would that be?
Ye Yaodong thought his father was right, and that they should make the best use of everything.
"After about 10 days, once we've sent them back, could you bring me these cups from my collection at home?"
"Okay, okay, shall we send them back in 10 days?"
"That's about right. We can't leave it until September 1st. Sending them back around the 23rd or 24th would be just right. It will take another two or three days on the way, so let them rest and play for a few more days before school starts."
"Okay, then I'll make the arrangements in advance. I'll deliver it."
"I'll take you. Don't even think about slacking off; you're still in literacy class. I'll also go back to check on the house construction and see if we can start renovations. I need to go back and arrange the renovations."
"I'll get back to you when you get back. They called yesterday and said it's almost finished and they're going to start preparing for the renovation. They just don't know how to renovate it. Shouldn't they hire someone to design it?"
"Why not just look at the villas in Shanghai? The layout was already designed when the blueprints were drawn up. You know exactly what to put in which place. I just need to choose the materials. I definitely know more than you do."
"Alright, then I'll take it back to you. You have experience from renovating that house in Shanghai before. I don't know anything about those complicated things. You can ask the craftsman what needs to be done."
"I know, do you need to remind me?"
Ye's father rubbed his hands together and reminded him with a lewd smile, "By the time you come back, it will probably be early September, and I will have graduated from the literacy class by then."
“Oh, no, Chenghu needs to be sent to Shanghai to register on September 1st. I asked Director Zhang to help me inquire about high schools, and he has already made arrangements for me. So I need to come early to take Chenghu to Shanghai to register.”
After Ye Yaodong finished speaking, he picked up the calendar and flipped through it. The calendar contained his important schedule, written clearly. He had just forgotten about it.
When I asked Director Zhang for help, he also left me a sum of money as funds to maintain good relationships.
When I go to Shanghai in September, I'll have to thank him properly.
Mr. Ye said, "Then I'll take Yangyang and Xiao Jiu back?"
"You're not taking your driver's license test? If you go back, how many words will you have to learn? Forget it, I'll take them back on the 20th, then stay for three or four days before coming back. That should be about right."
"That's fine. Sending them back earlier is good. They're working in the factory here. Sending them home will give them a few more days to play. They've been working all summer to earn money and haven't had any fun."
"Okay, it's settled then. I'll call to reserve a fishing boat and then contact a few factories to arrange the cargo."
Ye Yaodong circled something on the calendar with a red pen, made a note, and folded a corner, which was about a week.
He also circled the trade show on September 5th in big red.
"I'll be sending Chenghu to register on September 1st, and then I'll stay in Shanghai for a few days to prepare for the trade show."
Recently, the factory has been busy with samples and setup for the trade show. When they encounter something they don't understand, they have to contact the fishing company for advice.
Fortunately, they have business dealings with the fishing company, so they can exchange ideas and ask for advice.
He's been focusing on this lately. Getting into this trade show means he won't have to worry about orders for the whole year, or even customers for the next few years. He might only have to worry about not being able to deliver the goods or not being able to produce them.
It can be said that he started preparing for the trade show last year, expanding the venue, ordering more machinery, and expanding the product range well in advance.
Now their factory doesn't just produce hand-shredded squid anymore, though that's their main product. They also have ready-to-eat baby squid, ready-to-eat squid slices, ready-to-eat yellow croaker crisps, ready-to-eat ribbonfish crisps, and so on. These are all easy-to-transport products that can be sold overseas.
Even dried shrimp is being baked, but that's only available in the second half of the year. Many things are seasonal, but they can work overtime to prepare stock when there's a surplus, and the finished products can have a shelf life of up to a year.
Each product has a different person in charge, so he doesn't need to worry too much. Manager Qi just needs to report to him regularly.
Manager Qi was in charge of coordinating most of the factory's affairs. Director Yan was in charge of administrative and internal affairs, while Manager Qi handled external matters. He only needed to nod or shake his head to make the decisions.
But he was involved in the entire process of such a big event as the trade show.
Upon hearing about the trade fair, Mr. Ye quickly asked, "Yes, the timing is perfect. How are the products for the trade fair going?"
"Almost. We've already selected the batch with the best taste, and everything for the venue setup is ready. We're just waiting for the date to arrange for it to be shipped over."
"This work will take until the middle of next month."
"That's not necessarily true. After the exhibition, the guests might come to visit the factory with us. We'll be busy then."
He estimates he'll be very busy for at least a month.
"They even followed us to the factory?" Mr. Ye was surprised.
"Of course, if the quantity is large, people will definitely have concerns about the product and the hygiene of the environment. They will naturally have to check the production environment to feel at ease, since it is something that is ingested."
"Oh, then the factory needs to do the sanitation and cleaning work in advance."
"Absolutely, I've already explained it."
"Then remember to bring up those enamel mugs that you were awarded. You can take them out when you're entertaining guests. They represent the honor of our factory and your personal honor. Taking them out will make people more convinced of your worth."
Ye Yaodong nodded. That was exactly what he was thinking. He wanted to use the cup as a starting point to enhance his image and increase his leverage. That's why he agreed immediately when his father made the suggestion.
Even the factory director is so outstanding and patriotic, making contributions to the government and the country. What worries do businessmen have?
Although it is a privately owned factory, it is in no way inferior to state-owned factories.
"By the way, Ah Guang and your two friends have been talking about booking a fishing boat a few days ago. It's been a week now, have they finalized the booking yet?"
"It's settled. A-Guang and A-Zheng will order from one factory, while Xiao-Xiao will order from another. The prices are about the same, and the delivery dates are all in the second half of next year. We'll have to wait."
"It's good that it's settled. Your eldest and second eldest brothers have made pretty good profits this month. It looks like they'll break even in less than a year."
The main reason is that he took 4% of the profits from the seafood boats; otherwise, his older brothers could have broken even in six months.
Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. The market price was 50%, which was considered a discount, and the supplies were not increased in price.
Ye Yaodong said, "I've already made them book the boat. They can't go wrong by following my lead, but I just feel like I haven't saved enough money."
"They had wanted to buy it for a long time, but they thought they would save up more money before buying it, so there would be a buffer period and they could make some money to offset the construction cost."
"Who would have thought that the speed at which we save money can't keep up with the speed at which prices rise? Now, seeing my older brothers settle their accounts and make a fortune, I'm so happy I could slap my thighs."
"Only then did I decisively and hastily book a boat, willing to go even if it meant incurring debt."
Mr. Ye nodded, “Who could have imagined that fishing boats would become so expensive in the past few years? Nobody could have predicted it. Everyone basically thought that as long as they had a boat, they could make a steady income. Who could have foreseen the risks or the price increases?”
"Well, they've already made up their minds, that's fine. I've been incredibly busy lately, and they know that, so they didn't ask me to come with them. After I finished shopping, Ah Guang told me about it."
“These friends of yours seemed unreliable before, but after they helped you out, they turned out to be quite good. They’re getting better and better now, and they’ve all bought such big boats that they’re now one of the best in the village.”
Ye Yaodong laughed and said, "Isn't that what you told your eldest and second brothers? My friends are at most ranked fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth."
Ye's father laughed at what he said, "It's about the same idea, don't nitpick the words. Anyway, we're a well-known wealthy family in the village now."
"My friends who have stayed together until now are naturally quite good. Everyone has the ambition to achieve great things. When we influence and support each other, things naturally get better and better, and they will definitely get better and better in the future."
"Yes, it would be best if everyone could get better and better..."
After chatting about trivial matters, the father and son turned to business. After a while, they went back to trivial matters until someone asked Ye Yaodong for instructions, at which point they went back to their own business.
In the evening, after finishing his work, Ye Yaodong went to the dormitory to inform the children, intending to tell them in advance when he would be going home so that they could prepare.
There were cheers at all three moments.
"Great, I can finally go home!"
Ye Chenghu excitedly grabbed the bar surrounding the upper bunk and lowered himself down, causing the bunk bed to sway slightly...
Ye Yaodong was shocked. "How could you come down like that? If you were going to climb down the stairs, who would just grab something like that and come down? Don't you care about your life? Don't you care about your head? You could have been seriously injured if you had bumped into something like that! If this bed had fallen over, you would have lost your legs too. You would either be paralyzed or crippled."
When Ye Chengyang and Ye Xiaoxi saw him get angry, they both stopped cheering.
Ye Chenghu chuckled and leaned over to comfort him, "Dad, I'm fine. What's the big deal? I do this all the time. I'm used to it. I won't fall!"
Ye Yaodong slapped him across the face. "You better behave yourself. It's always skilled workers like you who die from falls. Don't be reckless, or I'll beat you to death before you even fall to your death."
He clutched his forehead and immediately became obedient, "It hurts, be gentle, I'm already so old..."
"You know how old you are, and you still get beaten up. You're such a troublemaker. I thought that working at sea for a month would make you more mature and honest."
"I've matured. I'm so dark and old. People think I'm 18."
"Then you've grown up too fast, not matured."
Ye Chengyang interjected, "Dad, so if we go back on the 20th, will we work until the 19th?"
"Look at you guys, if you want to buy things, take a day off early and I'll arrange for someone to go shopping with you. If you don't want to buy anything and want to save money, then get off work one more day until the 19th."
The three of them shook their heads together, "No..."
"I want to buy something..."
"I want to eat out and go shopping..."
"Okay, then you can stay until the 18th, and rest on the 19th. I'll arrange for a few people to accompany you out and about, and make sure you're safe."
Ye Xiaoxi whispered, "Dad, will you give me money?"
"Dream on! I'll just go to the finance department to collect my salary after work and spend the money I earned myself. Self-reliance leads to abundance, and spending money I've earned myself gives me a greater sense of accomplishment!"
Ye Xiaoxi pouted, swayed her body, and waved her arms in protest, "I don't feel any sense of accomplishment, only heartache!"
"That doesn't matter to you. If you make money, you have to spend it. Otherwise, what's the point of making money? If you earn money yourself, you can buy whatever you want."
"The meaning of making money is to save as much money as possible, and to feel a sense of accomplishment as you watch your piggy bank get heavier and heavier."
"Yeah, and the things I want to buy are still in other people's stores. I can only look at them, but I can't get them!"
She mumbled something under her breath, but didn't know how to argue back. She just didn't want to spend the money she had worked so hard to earn, feeling it would hurt to spend it. It was money she had worked so hard to earn.
Ye Yaodong looked at Ye Chenghu, "Are you coming back with us too?"
"Huh? Don't I need to go back?"
"You'll be starting high school next semester, and we've arranged for you to attend in Shanghai. The school has already made arrangements for you; you just need to register on September 1st."
Ye Chenghu scratched his forehead, only then realizing what he had just said, "Huh? So I'm going to high school in Shanghai now, and I don't have to go home? Does that mean I don't need to bring my old books, backpack, or anything else?"
"What are you bringing? Your cards are all tattered."
"My clothes and piggy bank are still at home..."
“I’ll take them back. Then your mother can pack your things and bring them up. That way you won’t have to make a trip back and then come up with them again.”
Ye Chenghu hesitated, "But I haven't told my friend yet."
"Didn't you start bragging last year that you were going to go to high school in Shanghai? What else do you need to say?"
"Hehe, isn't it just that we're missing a proper farewell? When I came here last month, I only thought I'd come here for a visit, work for a few days, and then go back before the start of the semester. I didn't even think that I'd be leaving. It's all your fault for not reminding me; I thought I was going back."
"Okay, you can continue with your work. I'll take those two back on the 20th. When I get back, I'll take you to Shanghai."
"Okay then, I'll continue going out to sea with the fishing boats, and I'll still get paid, right?"
"Ah."
Ye Chenghu was overjoyed; he was now earning 6 yuan a day!
A huge sum of money!
Ten more days and that's 60 yuan! I'm rich!
Once he's in high school and nobody's watching him, he'll have money again! He'll be so happy! He won't even know how to spend it all.
Just thinking about it makes me so happy I want to burst out laughing.
Moreover, because of the typhoon a while ago, he was able to rest for several days without having to go out to sea. Oh my god, that was even better! He didn't have to go to work and still got paid. Yangyang and Xiaojiu, on the other hand, had to go to work every day during those days.
The more he compares himself to others, the happier he becomes; happiness is something that comes from comparison.
Ye Yaodong gave him a higher salary because he was thinking about his high school education, which would cost a lot of money since it was in another city. This way, he could have more money in his pocket.
P.S.: I really can't keep this up for more than three days... I still have to update at 2 AM. I went out during the day today and came back late.