sbdcsierra Chapter 1592 Happy Event
Chapter 1592 Happy Event
Chapter 1592 Happy Event
At the dock, in the designated berthing area for Ye Yaodong's large ships, his workers stood out. They wore uniform blue sailor suits with "Dongsheng Fisheries" printed on the back, giving the impression of being organized and disciplined!
Compared to the fishing boat workers around them, they were the regular army, while the others were a motley crew.
Once they put on their uniforms, they immediately stood out from the crowd. Everyone recognized their family, and even Ye Yaodong's name became well-known. Most of the large ships around them knew him.
Furthermore, he wasn't on a single boat; it was just a cargo ship that docked daily, while other fishing boats didn't.
A few days ago, during the typhoon, the fishing boats all came back to rest, but when they went out again together, that really surprised everyone.
Hundreds of workers appeared at the dock wearing the same clothes, and then went to different docking areas, attracting crowds along the way.
Everyone pointed at them, thinking they were some kind of fishing company, and the more curious and daring ones even pulled them aside to ask questions.
The only reason their boats are different sizes and dock at different locations is that they would be able to surprise everyone every day.
Currently, there are 7 Dong Sheng ships at one docking point, 5 large ocean-going vessels plus a 40-meter fresh seafood collection vessel at one docking point, and two fresh seafood collection vessels over 30 meters long at one docking point.
When the ship returned, all the workers were still on board and disembarked together; that was truly orderly and efficient.
Ye Yaodong only came over to wander around and take a look after buying a boat ticket.
Basket after basket of goods were weighed and unloaded in an orderly manner, with dozens of workers moving back and forth to unload the goods, none of them idle.
Chen Baoxing looked up amidst his busy work, then exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle Dong, what brings you here?"
"I came out to buy a boat ticket and also stopped by the dock to check on today's cargo. How's the quantity? Is it enough for delivery?"
"Actually, the amount of goods we catch each day doesn't vary much. The amount of goods we deliver each day is also quite fixed. Occasionally, there might be more or less on a particular day, but as long as we weigh the quantity correctly and don't mix up the species, there shouldn't be any major problems."
He knew that things were on the right track.
"Okay, you go ahead with your work, I'll just take a look around."
"okay."
Chen Baoxing was taking notes in his hand and shouting out instructions.
Although he was young, he was literate. There were many illiterate people on the ship, or they could read but not write, so no one was dissatisfied with him.
Moreover, most of them were from the same village, and their uncles, cousins, and brothers were all related. Chen Baoxing would politely greet them a few times, and everyone would cooperate to get the job done.
It's mostly our own people, we're familiar with each other and it's easy to get things done. If an outsider came and started yelling and shouting, we wouldn't be able to accept it.
So veterans are only responsible for operating machinery or working as ordinary laborers; communication and coordination still require their own people to call on them to get things done.
Ye Yaodong took a look around the ship, inspected the cargo, greeted everyone, and then went back first, as he still needed to hand over some matters to his father.
Knowing that his father had set off, he had taken care of all the important matters in the past two days.
The rest are just some unimportant daily tasks that his father basically knows how to do. Just hand them over so that his father knows what to do.
Ye Yaodong's trip to Shanghai was mainly to receive the machine and complete the formalities. After his recent continuous urging, the earliest machine he ordered is finally about to be delivered.
His factory is almost finished, and the workers are ready. Everything is in place, just waiting for the right opportunity.
We've ordered several large drying machines, all with delivery dates in the second half of the year. Once this one is finished, the others will be ready soon.
As goods gradually enter the factory, the output will increase significantly, and the factory's raw material consumption will also increase, which will reduce the pressure of too much inventory.
He also built two cold storage facilities inside the factory, so he can store some of his own stock and any unsold stock from the day.
These were all done well during the expansion, with a well-planned and adapted approach.
When Ye Yaodong went to Shanghai, he took the remaining payment with him. He stayed for three days and brought the machine back. The factory also sent a technician over.
After two days of tinkering, the new machine is finally up and running.
Some veterans who were originally idle and could only serve as temporary security guards or porters immediately threw themselves into the new production line with enthusiasm.
These people could be said to have received a month's salary for nothing, but they weren't completely idle either. They were the ones who went wherever they were needed, and bringing them along for deliveries increased efficiency by more than half.
After the factory expanded its profits, Ye Yaodong shifted his focus to the factory, and orders poured in like snowflakes. Their factory is now considered a well-known medium-sized factory in the area, and it can be said to be a complete chain from fishing to sales.
Once October arrived, Ye Yaodong also asked Manager Qi to arrange for factory uniforms for autumn and winter.
Starting in August, the factory began issuing uniforms. At that time, only two sets of summer uniforms were issued, and now two sets of autumn uniforms need to be arranged.
The workers were overjoyed. They no longer needed to buy clothes; they could receive free factory uniforms, all of which were brand new and padded jackets. They wouldn't feel bad if the clothes wore out.
It was also close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, so in addition to distributing factory uniforms, Ye Yaodong also asked Supervisor Yan to order a batch of mooncakes, giving two to each person.
In previous years, there was no such benefit; we would just distribute dried goods from the factory. This year, for the first time, they even purchased mooncakes from outside, making the entire factory as happy as if it were Chinese New Year.
Ye Yaodong also said happily, "The factory's performance has improved, and the number of workers has exceeded one hundred, so the benefits will naturally improve as well. From now on, we will give out mooncakes every Mid-Autumn Festival, zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival, New Year's gifts for the Spring Festival, and gifts for both men and women on International Women's Day..."
Mr. Ye was a little confused. Giving gifts to men on International Women's Day?
He first asked himself a question.
"Most importantly, we will provide a fixed 10% salary increase every year after the Chinese New Year, with some high-achieving employees receiving up to 20% or 30%. If other large companies raise their salaries, we will follow suit and keep up with the big companies!"
The workers cheered with joy, not only getting to eat mooncakes but also the big cake he had painted.
He didn't just give mooncakes to the factory workers; he also gave them to the fishing boat workers, as well as his relatives and friends.
So, he's made money all over the entire base, but it's all small change for him. It's good for winning people's hearts and making everyone happy.
After he finished speaking, Ye's father leaned over and asked without any embarrassment, "Dongzi, I can understand giving zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival and mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I can also understand giving gifts to female colleagues on International Women's Day. But why are male colleagues receiving gifts as well?"
Why aren't there any men among them?
Why do men celebrate International Women's Day?
Ye Yaodong retorted, "Why can't men celebrate International Women's Day? Shouldn't men spend International Women's Day with women?"
"Men must have women in their families too. We're all from the same factory, so why should we be creating gender antagonism?"
Women get gifts, why shouldn't men? Men can bring gifts home and give them to their mothers or sisters, right?
"Besides, apart from special women's products, can't we give other general gifts? Can't we give towels? Can't we give toothpaste and toothbrushes?"
Ye's father was stumped by his question and realized that what he said made sense.
Does the absence of a Men's Day mean they can't receive Women's Day gifts?
We all work in the same factory, so we're all equal. Of course, you can take it home for your family to use.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, go do what you need to do."
Everyone scattered and took the clothes, mooncakes, and other items they had received back to their dormitories.
These days, large mooncakes are considered a delicacy, and most people are reluctant to eat them, preferring to send them home in packages if they live far away.
Those from their village could send cargo ships back home to feed their wives and children.
After finishing these trivial matters at the factory, Ye Yaodong and others also made a phone call home.
Ye Xiaoxi answered the phone and started chattering away, "Dad, we have National Day in a couple of days, it's so great not having to go to school, and it also coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, it's awesome..."
"Dad, our little wolfhound has given birth to a litter of four puppies! They're so cute, each one is tiny, about the size of my palm, and so fluffy..."
"The two big ones are named Gong Xi Fa Cai (Wishing you prosperity), and the four small ones are named Tuan Tuan Yuan Yuan (Reunion) and Ping An An (Peace and Safety). Dad, are the names I chose good?"
"Mom said it's a person's name, someone has that name, and told me not to come up with a random name. She said it's too awful to call someone Big Dog, Second Dog, Third Dog, or Fourth Dog. Mom has no creativity at all..."
"Dad, what name do you think we should have? Choosing a name is so hard! I've been flipping through the dictionary, but I still can't find anything. It's so frustrating!"
"Dad, how did you choose such a beautiful name for me?"
She rambled on and on, not waiting for anyone's response, and continued talking on her own.
Ye Yaodong smiled knowingly upon hearing this, his worries instantly vanishing. He relaxed, holding the phone and lying back in his chair to listen.
"You've rattled off a whole bunch of stuff, but isn't the last sentence the most important?"
"Hehe, Mom said you named me, and I think it sounds really nice. Why don't you give your four puppies a name too?"
"Just the eldest, second, third, and fourth sons are fine. What other fancy names do you want?"
"No, this feels just like when my grandpa calls you, how weird is that?"
"Then just number it 1, 2, 3, 4, how much easier? Otherwise, with a bunch of names, you won't be able to tell which is which. Now, you just need to take a seashell, write a number on it, and hang it around the dog's neck, and you'll know what your dog's name is."
Ye Xiaoxi's eyes lit up. "That's great! I have lots of seashells. I'll go punch holes in them, write numbers on them, and tie them around the dog's neck so everyone knows it's my dog."
They get most excited when doing random, nonsensical things.
Lin Xiuqing came in just as she left, asked a question, and then muttered something to herself while holding the phone.
Ye Yaodong laughed and said, "How else can I satisfy her? She'll torture me over the phone, making me name the dog until she's satisfied. I'd go crazy."
"She would play with anything all day long, making beanbags and poking holes in her hands with needles, but she didn't dare let me know. I only heard her crying secretly."
"Where's my son?"
"I went to play ball. Oh, by the way, let me tell you, Ahai has a girlfriend, and he said he'll bring her back for National Day."
Ye Yaodong sat up straight in surprise. "Huh? You're dating someone? Is it that girl you met at the shipyard before? The factory manager's daughter?"
"Yes, my sister-in-law said so. She was all smiles after receiving the call today. She's been telling everyone that Ah Hai is bringing his girlfriend from the provincial capital back for National Day. Her family owns a shipyard. In less than two hours, the whole village knew about it."
"Goodness, we finally got it."
"My sister-in-law said that they have been dating for more than half a year and are planning to get married after the Chinese New Year. She originally planned to bring him back after the New Year, but since there is a holiday during the National Day holiday, she brought him back first to meet him. They will discuss it properly after the holiday."
“It’s okay. Bring him back sooner so that things can be settled sooner. Bringing him back earlier will also allow us to start thinking about buying a house sooner. After meeting his parents, Ahai can look for a house in the provincial capital.”
"Ah Hai is destined for great things. He even knows how to find a wife. He'll have a bright future and could stay in the provincial capital."
Lin Xiuqing spoke cheerfully, also happy for Ye Chenghai.
"That kid is really tight-lipped. He calls me occasionally, but I haven't heard him say a word."
"This means this daughter-in-law is very precious. We have to keep her hidden away carefully, otherwise, if you all make fun of her, the girl will be too shy to listen."
You need to tell your sister-in-law this.
"Hehehe, my sister-in-law is grinning from ear to ear. She's already talking to me about how much dowry to give to her two daughters-in-law and how to divide it."
"That really puts her in a good mood. This year, she can have two daughters-in-law come into the family together, and the two brothers can settle things at once this year."
"Yes, Mother is overjoyed. She said it's a double blessing, that both of her grandsons will be able to marry wives this year, accomplishing two major events at once."
"I'll go tell Dad later. He'll be so happy. It's a pity that my eldest brother is at sea and I don't know when he'll be back. But it's almost Mid-Autumn Festival, so he should be back for the holiday. Anyway, I'll be the last one to know."
The old lady, talking happily into the phone, exclaimed, "They'll get married together at the end of this year, and if things go smoothly, they'll be great-grandchildren by the end of next year! These two kids are really promising; they've found good wives so quickly."
"No one is as good as me. I got her married in just ten days."
Lin Xiuqing laughed and scolded him, "You're getting a good deal and you're still acting innocent."
The old lady said with a smile, "Yes, you are the best. You also need to urge Ajiang. He is only a year younger than Ahai, actually just a few months younger. Ahai has already found a girlfriend and is getting married. Ajiang also needs to work harder."
"Okay, I'll talk to him about it later."
"Mother was also talking to my second sister-in-law earlier, saying that Ajiang is only a few months younger than Ahai. My second sister-in-law wasn't in a hurry at first, but now she's anxious and extremely envious. She keeps praising my eldest sister-in-law for being so lucky."
"There's no need to rush. You can't rush it. With Ah Jiang here, let alone dating, he can count the number of girls he knows on one hand. One is Hui Mei, and the other is Pei Yu."
"That means it was you who delayed them. Look how smart Ahai is. He went to work in the factory for a few years, and he has a promising future and a wife."
"That's not necessarily true. Let's look around some more later. Maybe we can find something better."
"It's not that easy. There's something even better? You help him find one."
"Where am I supposed to find them? All I know are female dogs, hens, ducks, and mosquitoes."
"Stop talking nonsense."
P.S.: I'm sleepy, today's reading is 8200.