sbdcsierra Chapter 1600: Become famous
Chapter 1600: Become famous
Chapter 1600: Become famous
Ye Xiaoxi was extremely proud, since she wasn't afraid that her two brothers wouldn't pay back the money.
Her father was waiting for her to bring back money from her brother so he could buy cigarettes and alcohol as a gift.
If she doesn't do well on the exam, her brother will get a beating!
With her encouragement, her brother will definitely do well on the exam. She's such a good sister.
Ye Chenghu was already seething with hatred, but he hadn't gotten his hands on the piggy bank yet and was still at the mercy of others, and might even have to borrow money to survive.
Before they had piggy banks, they at least had a few cents or dime of pocket money every day. But ever since their mother made them keep their own New Year's money and various red envelopes, they haven't had any pocket money at all, and they have to take money out of their piggy banks themselves.
Now he doesn't even have pocket money or a piggy bank. How is he supposed to survive? The stalls near the school gate are offering more and more variety.
Now there are all sorts of lucky draws, it's so tempting to participate!
Lin Xiuqing waited until Ye Xiaoxi finished being obsequious before hanging up the phone.
"You two decide for yourselves. I'm not worried about Yangyang. You decide for yourselves."
Ye Chenghu responded in his heart: If you want to see it yourself, then see it yourself.
"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind—how resounding is the song of victory!"
Ye Xiaoxi hummed a song happily and skipped outside.
I must say, it's quite fitting for the occasion.
Hearing that cheerful tone, Ye Chenghu felt even more depressed.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Yaodong began to busy himself with the new ship, and some manpower had to be arranged in advance.
With the year-end approaching, shipments were plentiful, and the factory was working overtime, which meant there were more places where his signature was needed. Luckily, his father was there, so he got his father to sign everything.
Looking back now, it was quite necessary for his father to be the legal representative. He's often away from the factory, and next year he'll be going to the deep sea, where there will be many more places where the legal representative's signature is needed.
If his father is the legal representative, then as long as his father is there, he is not needed.
Recently, his father has been in charge, and he is only there in the morning. In the afternoon, he works overtime to chase up payments and has more social engagements.
Thinking about this, he suddenly felt that having his wife around wasn't so convenient.
He's never home, I never see him, he'll nag me endlessly.
He's going to the deep sea again after the New Year, and he'll be gone for several months. It doesn't seem necessary to bring her up with him. Isn't it the same no matter where he takes care of the child? It's even more relaxed at home, where he doesn't have to look after her or worry about her.
Thinking about it this way, he hesitated. Oh well, he'd already said it, he'd see how it went.
He put that thought aside and focused on arranging the work at hand.
The Dongyu No. 1 fishing boat caused a brief sensation when it returned.
Now, the ships docked at the pier are particularly eye-catching, becoming a beautiful sight on the pier, attracting the attention of passersby who often talk about them.
Even fishermen who didn't usually dock in this area came to check it out after hearing about it.
If the gangway hadn't been retracted, they probably would have all run up to take a look.
Such a large ship is extremely rare; there are only a handful at the dock. The only ships that can rival this one are the two vessels belonging to the fishing company.
However, those two were old boats, and they were not as long as the Dongyu No. 1. They were said to be only a little over 60 meters long, which was two or three meters shorter than this boat.
Ye Yaodong only learned that his boat was the largest in the entire fishing port when he went to the dock to check on it and heard from passersby.
After all, it's impossible to tell which boat is bigger or smaller just by looking at it, but when his boat returned, the workers publicized it, and many people knew that it was 65 meters long.
The fishing company fishes year-round, with fishing boats coming and going. The length of the fishing boats is known to people at the dock, and by comparing the two, they can tell that his boat is the largest.
Every day, people gather at the dock to watch his fishing boat. Fortunately, there are always fishermen from his family watching over the boats coming and going.
His workers wear work clothes every day, and people at the dock already recognize them. After all, it's extremely rare to see uniforms on fishing boats, and even fishing companies don't require crew members to wear uniforms anymore.
Within a few days, thanks to the word of his workers, everyone at the dock knew that this was a fishing boat from Dong Sheng Fisheries, a privately owned fishing boat.
And his name gradually began to circulate at the docks, with rumors spreading that he owned dozens of boats, more than the fishing company, and that most of his men were former soldiers.
Even before he showed his face, various legends about him had already begun to circulate at the docks.
Some even exaggeratedly claimed that he came from the military, was a big shot in the army, and had a powerful background, which was why he had so many veterans following him.
Even his family's uniformed workers command respect and awe when they walk on the street, and no one dares to provoke them.
He only went out for a stroll on the dock, and he heard countless versions of the story.
Some say his family is composed of "red second-generation" (children of high-ranking officials), which explains why he owns so many ships at such a young age, and why there are so many veterans on board.
Some say he not only owns ships, but also a lot of land, several factories spanning several provinces, and employs thousands of workers, more than state-owned enterprises, so the local governments have to fawn over him.
Some even went so far as to say that his father was a high-ranking military official, which was why his eldest son was so powerful...
This version is the most common because some people have seen high-ranking military officers boarding Dong Sheng Fisheries' ships.
He thought that it was probably around that time that he led the military leaders to the seafood collection ship and took away the frilled shark and the iron piece with English letters that he brought back. There were indeed quite a few people watching at the time.
Who cares? Let it spread like wildfire. The wider it spreads, the better. His reputation will grow, and more people will come to him for goods. It will also be easier for him to collect debts when he goes out with his bodyguards.
After he returned from a walk around the dock, he immediately put his arm around his father's shoulder and teased him.
"Dad, people outside are saying you're a big shot in the military!"
Ye's father couldn't help but beam with joy. "You've heard about it too? I went for a walk around the dock, and a lot of people pointed at your boat and said that we came from the military, that your father fought in wars and endured hardship."
"Oh? Then the versions we heard are a little different."
"There are all sorts of rumors. Your big ship is rare, so everyone is making a lot of guesses."
"If I bring two more back next year and park them in a row, wouldn't that confirm it?"
"Hehehe, people are all so curious. They all want to know who is so capable. If it were a fishing company, people would look at it and then forget about it. The main thing is that it's rumored to be privately owned, which is surprising."
"Yes, it's also because our workers all wear uniforms, which makes them more conspicuous, so there are more guesses."
"What brings you to the docks today?"
"It's early in the morning and I'm relatively free, so I thought I'd go buy the ferry tickets in advance. It's close to the end of the year, so there's a lot of traffic and cargo. Sometimes you can't even buy tickets for the next day, so you have to buy them in advance. I also want to go to the dock to check on my ship. After it came back, I've been busy with this and that and haven't had time to go and see it. I can only listen to what you've said."
"What date did you buy your ticket for?"
"I need to call the shipyard later to let them know that I'll be there for inspection on the third day of the Lunar New Year."
Mr. Ye nodded, "It would be best if we could drive them all back before the New Year."
"Yes, this matter has been hanging over me, and I can't do anything with peace of mind. Once those two boats return, I can finally collect the debts in peace. Otherwise, there will always be uncertainties hanging over me, making me worry."
"Has A-Yuan confirmed it yet?"
"I've already confirmed with him that we'll add another 100 people after the New Year. Some will be assigned to the three ships, and the rest will stay in the factory. We'll definitely be expanding after the New Year. Since you're in the factory, just let me know if you get a call from him."
"it is good."
Since the beginning of the year, their factory has gradually accepted more than 100 veterans, almost a company.
We'll receive another 100 after the Chinese New Year next year, bringing the total to over 200, including those on the factory and fishing boats. We'll need more people next year, which will be enough for a battalion.
Doesn't that make him a potential battalion commander?
If we expand further and grow to a group of about a thousand people, then he will be a potential leader.
We'll have another three or four thousand people later...
Holy crap, this is incredible, incredible, I can't even imagine...
Thinking about this, Ye Yaodong's steps almost became unsteady, and his whole body was filled with energy.
He arranged to go to Donghai Shipyard for inspection on the third day of the Lunar New Year. When he went, he specially brought someone who knew how to sail, since two ships needed to be sailed back. The rest of the staff remained the same.
The two ships were quickly accepted, both with familiar configurations, and the two ships were exactly the same.
After he completed the inspection, he placed two more orders.
He made a lot of money this year. With the processing plant and fishing boat, he could make money with his eyes closed. Now that he has too much money, he might as well convert it into production tools. The small boat also made him taste the sweetness, and his profits increased several times over.
If he hadn't placed so many orders at once, the shipyard definitely wouldn't have accepted them. He wanted to place several more orders, because it would be impossible to buy a ship at such a low price in the future.
Anyway, he's not short of manpower. If he gets more boats, he can ask the army for more people.
After spending another sum of money, he finally returned with his men, satisfied.
These two new boats are of different specifications from the Dongyu No. 1, so they can't dock together, but they're not far apart either.
This time, since everyone was dressed differently after returning from Shanghai, we didn't attract much attention.
Every so often, new ships of all sizes would dock at the pier, and everyone was used to it, at most just glancing at them a few times.
However, it's different if they're wearing their Dong Sheng Fisheries uniform.
However, some curious people stopped to watch, and some sharp-eyed people noticed the words painted on the fishing boat: Ocean No. 6, Ocean No. 7, and some people were muttering to themselves.
"If they're all number 6 and 7, then are there also Ocean 1 through 5 ahead of them?"
"Look closer at the top, there are smaller characters below the large ones: Dong Sheng Fisheries..."
"Is that the Dong Sheng Fisheries I'm thinking of? I can't read, so don't try to fool me."
"Damn it, Dong Sheng Fisheries? Isn't this the same Dong Sheng Fisheries that had the biggest ship at the dock a while ago?"
"Yes, that one labeled 'Dongyu No. 1' also has 'Dongsheng Fisheries' labeled below it?"
"Oh my god, could it be one of them? The same boss?"
"It should be, otherwise how could it have the words 'Dongsheng Fisheries' printed on it? They all wear uniforms at Dongsheng Fisheries, so they're easy to recognize."
"That's not right, the people on the ship aren't wearing matching uniforms..."
After Ye Yaodong and his group disembarked, the people pointing and whispering around them immediately started asking them questions.
Ye Yaodong denied being the boss, then confirmed, "It's from the same company as the Dongyu No. 1, the same boss. There are also Nos. 1 through 5 before the Yuanyang No. 6 and No. 7."
Everyone immediately stared in shock.
"What? It really is the same boss?"
"Wow, three big ships in one go? That's incredible! Who is your boss? He's amazing! Even state-owned fishing companies aren't as powerful as your boss."
"I heard your boss is from the military, he's really awesome..."
"Is it true?"
"I have a feeling that Dongsheng Fisheries just appeared out of nowhere. It's amazing..."
Ye Yaodong gave a selective answer, "I didn't just suddenly appear. I've been at this port for several years. It's just that I wasn't wearing a uniform at first, so I wasn't very noticeable and people didn't know me."
"Indeed, it was only after that first large ship came out that everyone learned about Dong Sheng Fisheries..."
"Yeah, and then I just casually looked around and found out that there were a lot of Dong Sheng Fisheries boats at the dock. They're really awesome, even more awesome than the state-owned fishing companies."
"Excuse me, everyone. The new ship is back, and we need to go back and report to the boss."
He came back early today, so his dad missed it. There were no firecrackers today either, so he quickly slipped away. Otherwise, if more and more people gathered, he wouldn't be able to leave and they would have to strip him naked.
By letting everyone speculate freely, we can maintain some mystery about the boss and keep the topic generating buzz.
After being talked about a lot, it became a hot topic, didn't it? Everyone knows about Dong Sheng Fisheries, so its reputation spread, like free advertising.
Ye Yaodong never expected that Dongyu No. 1 would generate such a large public opinion and be so influential, even making Dongsheng Fisheries famous. This was all thanks to the uniform attire.
He led his men to quickly squeeze out of the crowd, ignoring their whispers behind him.
"Boss, why don't you tell them you're the boss?"
"Why bother telling them? There's no benefit in saying it; it just satisfies their curiosity. If we don't tell them, it maintains a sense of mystery, encourages people to use their imaginations, and sparks more discussion. Wouldn't that make us even more famous?"
Wow, that's awesome!
"Let's go..."
There are no advertisements or hype yet. If you want to advertise, you can only place an ad in the newspaper or rely on gossip and word of mouth.
Nowadays, there are few entertainment options, and most people are only focused on working and making money. At the docks, if there is anything interesting, everyone will spread the word. Moreover, the ships are docked there, and anyone who is curious can go and see them.
Ye Yaodong hadn't expected the results to be so good. In just a few days, their Dongsheng Fisheries had become very well-known at the dock.
They had been operating here for several years without making a splash, but unexpectedly, they became famous overnight thanks to that one fishing boat, Dongyu No. 1.
Even after that, other business owners came to him specifically to place orders.
As a result, orders for processing plants have surged, but delivery dates are all postponed until after the new year, making it impossible to complete any work before then.
He didn't have time to show up himself; when someone came to him, he simply had the factory manager handle the communication.
With only ten days or so until the holiday, he was busy chasing up payments.
While chasing up debts, he also overheard other business owners discussing that coastal areas have now opened up pilot programs that allow private individuals to apply for company registration.
However, you need connections to get approved for the application; not just anyone can apply for registration.
The inland areas haven't done it yet; only the coastal areas have started pilot programs. After all, the coastal areas were the first to open up, and many trade pilot programs were first carried out in the coastal areas.
Upon receiving this news, he immediately instructed Manager Qi from the factory to inquire with the government. If possible, they should also prepare the necessary documents to register a name in advance.
However, with only a few days left until the Lunar New Year, I can only inquire about the news at most and submit it after returning to work after the holiday.
If the pilot program has already started and registration is possible, others may not be able to register, but he feels he should be fine.
"Dongzi, haven't we already registered and got a business license? Can't we operate already? Why do we need to register another company? What's the point of registering one?"
"You can only become a legal representative after you register."
"Huh? Is that so? Doesn't this count?"
"No, I don't really understand the specifics. After all, it's just a pilot program now. We'll have to find out the specifics of the system before we can say anything."
Mr. Ye still didn't quite understand why they needed to register a company.
Isn't their processing plant a company? It's a unit, isn't it? It's just a sole proprietorship, but it seems there's no difference; they can operate just the same way.
He couldn't figure it out, so he stopped trying and decided to ask Manager Qi later.
"If you can register a company, what do you plan to name it? Dongsheng Fisheries Co., Ltd."
"Yes, let's call it that. It's simple, and our Dong Sheng Fisheries is quite well-known throughout the entire dock area."
"alright."
"If we can get registered, we'll change the sign at the entrance and apply to the government to expand our space so we can build another office building."
He felt that given the current fame of their fishing boats, orders would definitely explode next year. People were already coming to them by word of mouth, and it looked like their factory would need to be expanded again after the new year.
The fame brought by that boat was a pleasant surprise. It hadn't even set sail for fishing yet, and its reputation had already spread throughout the entire dock.
Fortunately, it didn't go out fishing. It just stayed at the dock, so everyone could come and take a look, which also helped to increase its visibility and let the public opinion continue to ferment.
The dormitory area at the base camp is too small, and there's no extra space around it to expand. Otherwise, it would be more suitable to build the buildings there, as it's close to the dock and more conspicuous.
However, we can leave it for when we build high-rises later. We can just build a simple three or four-story building here first.
Mr. Ye seemed to understand but not quite, "Aren't there a few rooms that can be used as offices now?"
"It's not enough. We'll definitely need to hire more people after the New Year. The office area is too small, and the dormitory buildings are also insufficient. We need to continue building more."
"It feels like the factory is under construction all year round..."
"That's because we're developing so fast. Look, just because of that Dongyu No. 1 ship, how many more orders have we received recently? Our delivery schedule after the New Year is almost full for a month. We need to expand immediately after the New Year."
With the holidays approaching, Ye Yaodong not only had to chase up payments for goods everywhere, but also had to notify the factories he was cooperating with about their holiday schedules, and he also had to send New Year's gifts to the factories and customers.
He wasn't responsible for preparing the New Year's gift; he was only responsible for signing it off. The factory would purchase the goods and prepare them for him. Once everything was ready, he would have the sales staff deliver them to the factories they had orders with.
For important clients and business owners, he would personally carry the goods to deliver them.
Of course, he didn't forget to send a portion to Linji and the ordinary shopkeeper as well.
Lin Ji was somewhat surprised to see him come in person and even made a few jokes with him.
"Oh? This is so rare, to actually get to meet Boss Ye."
"Ah, what are you saying? We're all busy, aren't we? You're busy, I'm busy, it's not easy for me to see you. It's rare that I'm lucky enough to run into you today. I thought I would have to leave as soon as I put down my things, and I wouldn't even have time to drink tea."
"No way, you've come all this way, how could you not have some tea? I just arrived yesterday, planning to finish up the follow-up matters and then take a vacation."
Lin Ji invited him to sit down at the tea table, and the two began to brew tea and chat.
For Ye Yaodong, this was a rare moment of free time. He had been so busy lately that he was practically running around, and it was a rare treat to sit down and have a cup of tea.
"I just arrived yesterday and heard about Dongyu No. 1 that very day. Is this your boat?"
Ye Yaodong touched his nose. "Yes."
"Military background, father was a hero of the War of Resistance against Japan?"
He couldn't help but laugh, "These are just wild guesses by those people. We just kept quiet and let them guess."
"You're really something, making people guess like that. From now on, won't you be in charge of this dock?"
"It's all just wild speculation by those people. I thought it would benefit me, so I didn't ask anyone to clarify it."
"It is indeed beneficial. Now everyone knows that Dong Sheng Fisheries has a very strong background, and half of its employees are soldiers."
"You know they're all veterans."
"But other people don't know that everyone thinks that everyone here is a soldier, which will make things easier for you in the future."
"That is."
"I really envy you. Everything you do goes smoothly, and now you can even use the military background as a shield. You really deserve it."
Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "This is all thanks to hard work and effort. I've only been sleeping four or five hours a day lately, I'm so busy. It's rare that I can sit here and have a cup of tea with you today."
"It's not easy, Mr. Ye is being very kind."
When are you going back?
"Once we're done with this, the workers will get their holidays around the 20th, but we might not get to see them until the Lunar New Year."
"That's pretty much the same."
Lin Ji asked him in return, "And you?"
"It's decided that the entire factory will have a holiday on the 20th, and around the 15th, workers from distant places can start buying tickets to go home."
"It'll be soon, he'll be thirteen today."
"So hurry up and deliver the New Year's gifts, and also inform the other factories about our holiday schedule."
"Pudong has started large-scale land acquisition and development this year. When do you think it will be our turn to buy land?"
"Within ten years, you should prepare in advance, because the price of wasteland is incomparable to that of residential housing."
"No wonder I heard you've been building houses and renting them out all year."
“Some fields are suitable for building, while others are not suitable and can only be left to await land requisition.”
"So, what if we could buy more houses?"
Ye Yaodong gave him a thumbs up, "You're good at learning by analogy."
"understood."