sbdcsierra Chapter 1593 Leisure Chapter
Chapter 1593 Leisure Chapter
Chapter 1593 Idle Talk
Ye Yaodong had just hung up the phone when he arrived at the factory. He ran into his father and casually mentioned it, which made Ye's father so happy he almost lost his bearings.
"Great! I knew Chenghe was getting married too early this year. Ahhai is still single. Now both brothers are getting married."
"It saves trouble. Just prepare two sets of things, and you can finish one set and then finish the next. You don't even need to take apart the existing decorations at home; you can continue using them."
"That's true, it saves a lot of trouble, and we can buy everything we need at the same time. I wonder what their requirements are, and whether it will be difficult for them."
"If they deliberately make things difficult for people and ruin things, it will be their family that suffers the loss, not us."
Mr. Ye disagreed, "Who said it's their family that's suffering a loss? If we can't bring our daughter-in-law back, our family will suffer a huge loss. A woman from the provincial capital with such good conditions—in the past, our family would never have dared to dream of such a thing."
"So you're quite daring in your thinking now, aren't you?"
Ye's father chuckled awkwardly twice, "Now your brothers can make a lot of money too, right? Your two older brothers can't compare to you, but they live one of the best lives in the village."
"Let's wait for someone to come and see the situation at home before we talk about it."
Mr. Ye quickly asked, "How many people came? Was it just that girl? Did she bring any friends or brothers?"
"I do not know."
"Did he say what other people thought of Ahai? When did they start dating? I've never heard him mention it."
"do not know."
"Then what do you know?"
“I knew Ahai would bring his girlfriend back for National Day.”
Why didn't you even ask for clarification?
"How much detail do you want me to know? It's not my son, and I didn't call my sister-in-law. Besides, I'm not even home. How am I supposed to ask? If I want to care, I need to be able to care."
“Then I’ll call back and ask your mother. I don’t know when your brother will be back next time. When he comes back from the shore, I’ll have to tell him so he can call home too.”
"Whatever, you're free anyway, I have to get busy."
The older generation values their eldest son and grandson the most, and Ye's father was no exception. Ye Chenghai held a different place in his heart than his other grandsons.
When he dies of old age, Ye Chenghai will have to carry his portrait, and he'll have to do more work than his other grandsons.
Ye's father always cared about Ye Chenghai, especially since Ye Chenghe had a girlfriend and could earn several hundred or even a thousand yuan a month, which was far better than Ye Chenghai's.
Among his grandsons, the eldest grandson is currently the weakest of the weak, as any of them earn more than him. Ye's father is particularly concerned about him, fearing that Ah Hai will fall too far behind the others.
But the path Ah Hai took was one that he had chosen for him beforehand.
It's also his fault for being short-sighted before. He thought that having a job was the best thing ever, that having a good skill would ensure a comfortable life, better than going to sea. He thought it would be safe and secure, without any risks, and that he would have a better life in the future.
Who would have thought that this job would trap Ah Hai, while the other two younger ones are making a fortune driving cars, far better off than him with his fixed salary.
Ye's father always regrets it. If he hadn't sent Dongzi to the shipyard to learn a trade, he would definitely still be helping Dongzi now.
Isn't that more profitable than shipyards?
There's no need to venture out to sea; you can stay on land.
Looking at Chen Baoxing and his buddies, just by following Dongzi around and helping out, they seem better than Ahai.
Every time he saw those small businesses making money, he felt that he had held Ah Hai back.
Now that Ye Chenghai has found a partner with such a good family background, Ye's father instantly felt that Ye Chenghai had made up for his past mistakes, and he was happier than anyone else.
After realizing I made a wrong decision, I found a way to undo it and even things out.
After Ye's father finished the phone call, he excitedly ran over to find Ye Yaodong.
"It turns out there were signs around the New Year, but unfortunately I didn't go to the provincial capital with you during the New Year."
“Your sister-in-law said that the girl really likes Ah Hai. If it weren’t for the family’s hesitation that Ah Hai is from the countryside and lives far away, he would have brought him back long ago, instead of waiting for more than half a year.”
“My eldest grandson is really capable. He went to a big factory, learned some technical skills, and even managed to chat up the boss’s daughter.”
Mr. Ye spoke of it with great pride and satisfaction.
“You said if Ahai gets married, he can’t do without a house. It’s not good for him to live in a multi-person dormitory in the provincial capital. We need to rent a place for him outside…”
Ye Yaodong rolled his eyes. "Wouldn't it be better to just buy a house? My father-in-law is a factory director now, he has a lot of connections. Ask him to help inquire where there are any quotas or houses for sale, and have my brother and sister-in-law pay for one. Wouldn't that be more sincere?"
"Isn't their concern that Ah Hai is from the countryside? If he can buy a house in the city, what else could he have to worry about?"
"That way we don't need to worry about whether he has a rural household registration or not, since the child's household registration will follow the mother's."
Mr. Ye nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, you’re right. It would be better to just buy one. Anyway, your older brother and sister-in-law can afford it. We’ll talk to them about it later.”
He'll definitely add a little something then.
After all, the two old folks don't have much money to spend now, and he always feels indebted to Ah Hai.
"Ah Hai has never been here before, which is a pity. He's also too busy. Otherwise, we should have invited him to come and stay for a few days."
“Working in a factory is not very free, and it’s not good either. The pay is low, the work is heavy, and the hours are not flexible.”
"Sigh, Ah Jiang and Cheng He are still the better ones. They're right under your nose. As long as they follow you and cling to your leg, they can make a lot of money, and it's a sure thing."
"I missed out on Ah Hai. If I had known, I wouldn't have insisted on sending him to the shipyard as an apprentice. Wouldn't it have been better if he had stayed with you?"
Ye's father spoke of it with a hint of regret.
Ye Yaodong comforted him, "Who can predict the future? Besides, to anyone else, working in a shipyard is the best job. You don't have to be exposed to the wind, sun, or rain, there's no danger, and you get a steady salary every month."
"At the time, it was the best arrangement for Ahai. I didn't know I could make so much money, and that following me would be better than going to the shipyard."
"I've been learning for so many years now, and I have a skill, which is pretty good. I'll keep doing this for now, and who knows what other options I might have in the future."
"Or, you could slowly work your way up to become a master chef or a key technical member, and that would make you a formidable figure."
Mr. Ye sighed again, "That's still not as good as earning a thousand or so yuan a month working for you. What kind of job can earn a thousand or so yuan a month? These days, 200 yuan a month is already a super high salary."
“There are plenty of jobs outside that pay 100 yuan a month, and a lot of people are vying for them. Ah Hai’s salary has increased a bit now, but it’s still not as high as the workers in your factory. I’m so regretful. I don’t know if your older brother and sister-in-law are mad at me.”
Ye Yaodong was secretly relieved that it was his father who made the request, not that he had taken the initiative to arrange it for Ah Hai.
Otherwise, we should blame him now?
Therefore, never decide someone else's fate.
"Alright, it's already done. You did try to persuade him to come work for me, but he refused, didn't he?"
“Who knows, he might have a better future if he stays now. He's not a child anymore, he's over 20 years old, he can make his own choices, and he also knows how much money Ajiang and Chenghe can make.”
"He must have his own reasons, and you don't need to interfere. Everyone has their own ambitions. If he didn't stay there, how would he find a wife?"
"Let him marry his girlfriend first, so he can give you a big, healthy great-grandson."
Ye's father nodded.
"I'm so busy. If you have time, go check how much output we produced today and whether it's all packaged. There's a batch of goods that need to be delivered tomorrow, and I have to attend some trade show in a few days."
Originally, small factories like his wouldn't be eligible to participate in trade shows, but the government gave them a spot, which could be considered a privilege.
"I'll go check on the packaging workshop right away."
Since the new batch of machines arrived and were debugged, the factory's output has increased significantly, and the manpower originally arranged in advance is just enough.
He's now asking Lin Guangyuan to help him apply for demobilization.
After several applications, the military should have been prepared, had screened candidates in advance, and had them registered and stored there for future use.
So this time, as soon as he applied, Lin Guangyuan sent him the list in less than a week, faster than ever before.
In the past, it would take at least half a month if things went smoothly, and a month if there were a lot of people.
Including the approval process and the time for registration, it will take about a month.
He's experienced now; he applies in advance. Once people arrive, there's no worry about not having work; there's plenty of moving work to do.
Currently, both the catch volume on ships and the cargo volume in factories are very large, requiring strong laborers.
Just as he finished his work, he heard that Ye Yaohong had caused trouble again.
His father called his mother to ask about Ah Hai bringing his girlfriend home, only to hear that Ye Yaohong had beaten his wife so badly that her head was bleeding. Just then, his two sons came back from their break at the factory and beat their father so badly that he passed out.
The couple were both sent to the hospital, becoming the talk of the village after meals.
"What kind of mess is this? Even though his wife is at fault, you can't beat her like this every day. Something bad is bound to happen sooner or later."
Ye Yaodong raised an eyebrow, "Do you play every day?"
"I just heard from your mother that she beats her every day. She beats her wife whenever she is unhappy. She blames all the suffering she has endured in prison these past few years on her. She torments her to death every day, causing chaos and disorder."
"Did the others just stand by and watch? Didn't they try to offer any advice?"
“What’s the use of persuasion? His family has cheated so many people in the village out of their money. Who cares about them? Their reputation is ruined. Even Afan’s wife, who lives next door, curses them to their faces every day. At most, she’ll shout a couple of times at the door when they start fighting so that others can help.”
"Then there's nothing we can do. Hitting your wife is at most considered domestic violence, and the police won't even bother with it."
"The police? Who has time to care about them? Even the village officials are too lazy to go to their house to watch the show. If they weren't fighting, why would they bother?"
"They're all in the hospital now, which saves us trouble and keeps things quiet. It's peaceful at home now too."
Mr. Ye sighed, "They're already out here, and they can't even settle down and live a peaceful life. They keep causing trouble, and it's ruining their children's lives."
"So, they still don't realize their own mistakes and only blame others. They attribute their years of imprisonment to others, but they don't reflect on the mistakes they made."
"I thought he had reformed and could be released early with a reduced sentence, but I didn't expect this."
"The longer the sentence, the more opportunities there are for a reduction in sentence, and it only applies to good behavior in prison, not to recognizing one's mistakes or changing for the better."
"If you keep causing trouble, you might get arrested again."
"Serves them right. The law will not forgive every criminal."
This time, Ye's father didn't say things like "it's all changed" or "we're all family now."
Just now on the phone, he was severely scolded by Ye's mother, who kept calling him a fool.
I repeated all the things he said a while ago in a sarcastic tone, and now he's backing down. He's abusing me at home every day.
It's only because domestic violence isn't a crime that their children could send someone straight to jail.
These past few years have been peaceful. The whole family has jobs and no worries about making a living. The adults' problems don't affect the children. But as soon as he was released, the family was thrown into turmoil.
"How's Ahai doing?"
After changing the subject, it turned to a topic that Ye's father was interested in, and he perked up.
"According to your mother, it seems to have gone quite smoothly. As soon as the girl arrived, your sister-in-law gave her a red envelope, and the family had already prepared a lot of fruits and snacks for the guests."
"How many people came, or was it just her alone?"
"She brought her two brothers along, and told everyone that they were friends of Ahai who came to the village for a couple of days before returning to the provincial capital."
"Then this matter is probably settled. They've all brought their brothers to the village to get acquainted with the family and find out about their assets."
Ye Yaodong has a lot of confidence in their village; it's thriving and very united right now.
You can easily find out about their family situation and their status in the village by asking around; the workshop area is also a ready-made gathering place.
The three brothers were far superior to city dwellers.
“Your mother said so too. Ah Hai took them to play in the village for two days before leaving. Your sister-in-law also talked to the other family and asked them to help keep an eye out for houses. If the two kids can make it, they can buy a house for them in the provincial capital, and the family will pay for it. They will also get everything else they need. Whatever happens in the city, they will get too.”
"If this cooked duck flies away, my sister-in-law won't dare to go out anymore. She's already bragged to the heavens."
"It's not that serious. Some relationships work out, and some don't. Ah Hai found someone much better than someone introduced to him. I knew he was from the countryside from the beginning, but the fact that he can still date someone means that she doesn't care that we're from the countryside. Coming to our house is probably just a formality, to get acquainted with the family and learn about our family situation."
"Ah."
It was only because he made a trip to the provincial capital during the Chinese New Year that he was able to win the heart of his beloved so easily, giving him a chance to shine.
Otherwise, how easy would it be to find a wife from the city, especially the daughter of a leader?
People from cadre families can easily use their connections to introduce potential partners whose family backgrounds are far superior to Ye Chenghai's.
P.S.: I'm so sleepy, I'll stop here for now. I'm having writer's block. I'll finish writing tomorrow during the day.