Back to the small fishing village in 1982

Chapter 1268 Chamber of Commerce
"That's not the case. I just spent a few years fishing for jellyfish in Vancouver."

You can tell from his accent that he is not from Vancouver, and he dare not lie about this.

"Yes, yes, yes. Our jellyfish season has almost ended. I wanted to come here when it was almost over, but there was a typhoon, so I didn't come until yesterday. What a coincidence. I heard that the city has set up a fishery association specifically to deal with the chaos during jellyfish fishing."

Ye Yaodong chuckled, "Next time I'll show you the certificate of the vice president of the Fisheries Association. Words are not enough. I've been here for two months."

"Alright, you're awesome, brother. You just said I'm so young and awesome. Aren't you just bragging? I'm over 40, but you look like you're only in your 20s. If you hadn't told me you had a certificate and you showed me the way, I would have suspected you were bragging."

"What's there to brag about? If you say you have a certificate when you don't, won't you be slapped in the face in a minute?"

"That's right, you are really amazing. You are a foreigner, so young, but you can become the vice president. Is there anyone like you?"

Ye Yaodong laughed but didn't say anything clearly.

But no one is stupid. If you think about it, it is much more difficult for a person from another place to become the vice president than a local.

Who would believe it without some background?
What's more, he looks so young, which is even more amazing.

He slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I got confused and forgot to tell you that my name is Li Shouquan. You go ahead and sell the goods. We are also about to go out to sea and everyone is still waiting. I just happened to see the Dongsheng and followed over to take a look to see who helped point the way. On the way here today, some fishing boats were so scared that they ignored us and it was difficult to ask for directions."

"Of course, you don't know how chaotic this area is. Everyone is very vigilant. Unless they ask for help, they generally won't allow strange fishing boats to approach. Some time ago, pirates pretended to be seafood collection ships and approached them, then hijacked the ship, killed people and robbed the goods. It's very dangerous."

"Damn, I've only heard that this place is in chaos, but I didn't expect it to be like this. Thanks for reminding me."

"What's there to thank me for? After you stay here for two days, you will know how chaotic it is here. Also, my name is Ye Yaodong..."

"Remember, Comrade Ye Yaodong, I'm leaving first. I'll contact you later. I still remember the channel. When we go out to sea, remember to tune into the channel and we'll talk again. Go do your thing. I'm leaving now."

"Okay."

The two of them only had a brief chat, but they did see each other.

Ye Yaodong has always believed that when you are away from home, the more friends the better, because more friends mean more paths.

No matter how you met, as long as you have good intentions towards each other, that's enough.

What's more, doesn't he, the vice president of the Vancouver Association, naturally give people a friendly feeling when they hear him? He is a family member, and he has an official title, so he naturally has trust.

Of course, he has to seize the opportunity, as he might have a chance to make money.

Having just spent 10 yuan, A Guang still owed him 35000 yuan, and he was in urgent need of making money to fill the hole.

The boss who had agreed on the price and was waiting for the goods to be weighed listened to their conversation and pricked up his ears.

As soon as he finished speaking, I immediately took over the conversation.

"You are also the vice president of the Vancouver Fisheries Association? Is that true?"

Chen Zhihua said, "Of course it's real. It's absolutely genuine. Our boss has an official certificate with his name, surname and photo."

Ye Yaodong also smiled and said, "Yes, the old man just now pointed him the way when we were at sea. We just met and he recognized him. I also knew that he was from Wenzhou, so I mentioned it a few times."

“I’m from Vancouver, too.”

"Ah, so you're also a boss in Vancouver. You're amazing. You've expanded your business here."

"Ah, I'm just trying to make a living. My name is Jin Laixi. Show me what goods you have. When I'm away from home, I just feel friendly to my fellow countrymen. It doesn't matter who they are."

Ye Yaodong's face lit up with joy, but he didn't deny it. It was unknown whether he had heard everything, but there were many dialects in Vancouver.

You can’t say he is not a Vancouverite just because he speaks Mandarin. He has bought a house in Vancouver, so of course he is half a New Vancouverite!

"Boss Xi, what a good name! The two brothers I met last night both have good names, one is Shouquan and the other is Laixi. It looks like I'm going to be lucky."

"Hahaha...how much do you sell this black mullet for?"

"I'll pay the same price as others. I have tens of thousands of pounds piled on the deck. I guess they're loading it now."

"Ah? Tens of thousands of pounds? The cargo you just carried was quite a lot. How big is your ship?"

"Then I have more boats, more than 20 fish of all sizes. These are what the four boats caught this afternoon. They are all over meters long, all caught in one net. Can you take all of them, Mr. Xi? Or just a few."

He was extremely surprised. Don't judge a person by appearance. She looked to be in her 20s. Could it be true that she had more than boats?

It sounded a bit fake, so he just ignored it and treated it as bragging. He was talking about business and didn't delve into it too deeply, just saying flattering words.

"Amazing! The young are really promising. I know a few bosses in Vancouver. It would be about the same if we divide the money up. Weigh them and I'll have someone go find them. They should still be at the dock."

Ye Yaodong became even happier. He did a good deed today and got an immediate reward?

I thought so many goods would take until dawn to sell out, but they were sold out in an instant.

Even the sweet potatoes that were originally intended to be kept for drying were sold at a high price.

"Thank you, Boss Xida. I'll have someone load the cargo on the ship and bring it down for weighing. Would you like to take a look at the other cargo as well?"

Without Ye Yaodong's instructions, the clever boatman quickly ran to the boat to call for help and quickly loaded and lifted the goods on the deck.

Jin Lai Xi picked out some fish, mainly small yellow croaker and silver pomfret, and weighed them while waiting.

Ye Yaodong sold more than half of them.

At this time, his elder brother and second brother also hurriedly asked Jin Laixi if he needed their goods. They listed all the goods on the ship like naming dishes.

Even though there wasn't much business going on around here, the vendors came over and asked for the names of the dishes.

Ye Yaodong also helped promote his two brothers.

Jin Laixi shook his head. "No need for that. That's enough. We can't eat any more. We need to find a few people to share the batch of black mullet."

Both brothers were a little disappointed, but they also thought they could clear out some goods at the same time.

Dongzi is really lucky, he can meet noble people everywhere.

Ye Yaodong's heart moved, he touched the cigarettes in his pocket and took out two for him, then asked casually: "Boss Xi, are the friends you called over to share the black mullet all from Wenzhou?"

"Yes, we all met each other when we came here. People from other places are not that friendly. Of course, it is more reliable for local people to stick together. My fellow villagers are also more friendly and will help each other if there are any difficulties."

"Yes, there are tens of thousands of people moving around the docks every day. It's very chaotic and all kinds of things can happen. Of course, it's easier to survive if you stick together with your own people. It's also less likely to run into danger, and you can have a discussion if something happens."

"Right, so everyone gathered together."

He smiled and said, "Then you can organize a Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. If there are other Vancouver businessmen in the local area, they will definitely join after hearing about it."

"These days, things are not peaceful anywhere. If you can organize and stick together when you are out, wouldn't that be better for you businessmen?"

"Now, those who can make it out there have some strength and are brave enough to fight and take risks. When the group grows bigger, won't they be able to help each other when they have difficulties? Won't there be more room for survival?"

"As long as the group base is large enough and strong enough, the government will pay attention to it."

He knew that in the future there would be a Vancouver Chamber of Commerce everywhere, and that the more famous the bosses in Vancouver were, the more they would stick together.

If he just gives a casual suggestion now, it will lead to good fortune in the future.

Anyone who can make it out there these days will surely be able to do well in the future.

After listening to these words, Jin Lai Xi was actually moved in her heart. It made so much sense.

The people in Vancouver who know each other are introduced to each other by friends, and then they form a group. With this name, won’t there be more people gathered together?

The collective power is greater.

Ye Yaodong added: "If the government can set up a fishery association, then of course the private sector can also have one, but it must not harm society. Businessmen like you band together just to look after each other and help each other, so who cares?"

"That makes sense! Comrade Ye Yaodong is wise. I am enlightened after hearing what you said. What we are lacking now is a name. Of course, a name will attract more local businessmen. Compared with outsiders, people from our hometown are more trustworthy."

Jin Lai Xi looked at him with sparkling eyes, as if he was looking at treasure.

"I know why you were able to become the vice president of the Fisheries Association. This must be true. You are so good at speaking, and you are also good at handling things. Your suggestions are pertinent and you are far-sighted. You are amazing."

"Haha, I'm just saying it casually, as long as you think it's pertinent."

"You still have more than twenty ships?"

I originally thought it was bragging, but now it seems like it isn't.

"Almost. There are about 200 people from our village here, big and small. If there weren't so many people, we wouldn't dare to come here."

About 200 people, it sounds like that...

Jin Laixi nodded with emotion, "Yes, without a few relatives and friends from the same village, how could anyone dare to come here. You are really amazing. You still have more than 200 people following you. It seems that everyone in your village trusts you very much."

"It's more than just conviction. Brother Dong is famous in our surrounding area. He is the signboard of our village."

"Yes, now most of our village depends on him for food."

Ye Yaodong looked at the people beside him and said with a smile: "Stop bragging. You're making fun of yourself."

"We are telling the truth and being conservative."

"Yes, the village has started kelp farming. I called back a few days ago and the whole village has participated. There will be a bumper harvest next year, and the whole village can make a lot of money thanks to Adong."

"Adong alone led the whole village to become rich."

Ye Yaodong waved his hands quickly, "No, don't talk like that, hurry up, the black mullet has been brought down, weigh it quickly, record the weight for me, don't just talk."

"okay……"

Jin Laixi gave him a thumbs up and said, "I was just listening to you and I felt that you are extraordinary. How can a young man become the vice president of an association in a city at such a young age..."

"Not only that, our boss is the vice president of the fishery associations of two provinces, not just in Vancouver..."

"Oh?"

Ye Yaodong smiled and changed the subject, "If Boss Xida sets up a Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, he can probably include the entire dock, the ship owners and fishmongers in Vancouver, and other merchants. Then he will have a lot of say in this dock."

"We can all have an organization and be protected. If there is any business dealings, it may be safer. It is better than dealing with outsiders."

Jin Laixi's expression changed.

"Brother, you are really good."

"I'm just saying it casually. Haha. Actually, there are tens of thousands of people coming and going on this pier every day. With more of you, the safety factor is higher and others won't dare to mess with you. Otherwise, some people will bully newcomers and that's how the chaos comes."

"Yes, it's not a wasted trip today. Fortunately, I met you. Comrade Ye Yaodong is very young, but he has an exceptionally good brain. Let's discuss it when we get back. If he does something new, I will definitely invite you. It's worth coming out today."

"Hey, I'm only half Vancouver..."

"The boss has a factory in Vancouver and also bought a house..."

Ye Yaodong glanced at Chen Zhihua and thought he was the best at talking.

"You...how many identities do you have? My God, your workers keep saying something, and every word they say gives me great surprise."

"Haha, I told him to shut up."

"You really surprised me, little brother. Haha, is it convenient to leave a contact address?"

"It's convenient. I'll write one for you. It's hard to remember just by saying it."

"Row."

The two men left each other their addresses, and each had his own workers nearby. The workers weighed their goods, and the two of them chatted.

The two of them had a very enjoyable chat, as if they had found a confidant.

The main reason is that Ye Yaodong is good at speaking and he talks about things that people like and are interested in.

Jin Lai Xi originally said that to him with the intention of bragging, because he looked young and it was hard to imagine that he had such a wealthy family.

We just had a casual chat and it directly overturned my narrow-minded view. What you said was not just about vision, it was about foresight.

The two of them became more and more excited as they talked.

After a long time, one of Jin Lai Xi's friends was brought over, and then he sent people to continue looking for him.

The area near the pier is the busiest at night, with large and small fishing boats constantly docking. The stalls here also have the largest flow of people, so it is not easy to find a few acquaintances.

Ye Yaodong was not in a hurry. Since someone had already contracted the goods, he just stood there and chatted with them.

As for the people who had just been brought over, Jin Lai Xi introduced them to each other, praised him very much, and repeated what he had just said.

This caused the fishmonger who had just arrived to look at him with interest, and he also wanted to ask him for his opinion.

Ye Yaodong said, "Haha, the dock is full of people and it's very noisy. It's not a good place to talk. If you have anything to say, let's find a private place to talk slowly. Now let's talk about the goods."

His goods haven't been sold out yet, so take all his goods away first. Don't let him give lectures for free for such a long time, at least take his goods first as tuition fee.

"Yes, that's right. We are here to collect the goods, so let's talk about the goods first. Ye Yaodong has a batch of black mullet here, about 60,000 to 70,000 kilograms. It's too much for me, so I thought of calling a few people over to share it."

"Yes, black mullet roe is a good thing, and Taiwanese businessmen like it."

"He has some other goods, you can collect them as you wish..."

They were picking out the goods, and soon two more people came. They pointed at his goods and divided them all up randomly.

It was not enough, so he also went to his elder brother and second brother's side to get some.

He didn't need to do much, just told them the normal price at the pier and everyone agreed.

This was also the easiest time for him to sell goods, as he didn't have to stand in the cold wind on the dock for long.

It was a little chilly in early autumn, but there were no buildings blocking the view above the pier, and the wind was the strongest.

Ye Yaopeng and Ye Yaohua next to them were envious. Even the workers were envious that they could finish work early and go home without being exposed to the wind.

But there was nothing they could do. The two brothers had nothing in their minds and could not speak well. They didn't know what to say when they wanted to start a conversation and could only stare at each other.

They did not stay long after taking the goods away. There were people coming and going on the dock, and there were a lot of goods and vehicles, so they had to take them away and process them quickly.

Ye Yaodong held the bag full of money tightly and shouted to others to collect the baskets, shoulder poles and other items and take them to the boat and lock them up.

"Dongzi, how do you know so much..." Ye Yaopeng couldn't help but ask.

"Ah, just say whatever you think. It won't hurt me anyway. It's not me who's doing this, so what's the big deal if I just say something?"

“But most people just can’t figure it out.”

"How can I be an ordinary person like your brother? I can become more and more powerful and know more and more people."

Ye Yaohua agreed and said, "Yes, Dongzi is very good at talking."

"I've sold all my products. I won't wait for you anymore. I'm going back first."

"Ok."

There was also a basket of shellfish that Ye Yaodong had dug during the day on the boat, and a basket of sweet potatoes that he had specially left for himself, which was just enough to fill a load.

There were also some other miscellaneous fish that were left over, and they were also carried up in two loads.

The knives and guns were also covered with something and carried in a load, just in case. This has been what everyone has been doing for a long time recently. Anyway, they would carry a load when going back and forth.

Everyone walked home happily from the dock.

"Boss, you're the best. Just a few words made people buy all our goods. Hahahaha..."

"As expected, a smooth talker is popular."

"Who said that? It's Ah Dong's own ability. If I ask you to say it, can you say it? It's good that people don't think you're crazy."

"Hahaha……"

Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "We were just chatting casually. I was originally chatting with Li Shouquan casually, but I didn't expect that this boss is also from Vancouver."

"Boss, have you set your sights on the shrimps from Li Shouquan's group? Do you want to build some connections with them? Then let the freshwater boats collect their shrimps?"

"Smart, but I don't know what the situation is like in their team. This is just my own thinking. Anyway, more friends mean more paths. They came to me, so I'll just consider it as making a friend."

"Yes, if you make a few more friends when you are out, things will definitely go more smoothly."

Ye Yaodong added: "It was that Boss Jin who was quite surprised. I was just bragging."

"Haha, by then they will set up a Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce, and you will be the president again."

Everyone laughed.

"It won't work, but it's good to get to know them. At least we don't have to worry about no one buying our goods. And if they can really integrate some of the Vancouver merchants or ship captains at the dock, it will be really useful."

Not to mention anything else, the boats that can come here to fish are not small boats, and the captains are all powerful.

The same goes for merchants. They must have some channels and ways to sell their goods so that they can come here to make a living.

If we really want to integrate the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the channels within the chamber of commerce will be expanded.

Maybe he could get a few more fishing boats, and then a few more bosses who would receive the goods on a regular basis. Then he wouldn't have to worry about selling the goods, and he could implement a one-stop service internally.

He knew that many fishmongers had fixed orders for several boats.

Those ships have it easy. When they go out to sea, they have already agreed in advance when they will return. After docking, the goods can be taken away immediately, and there is no need to go through the trouble of setting up stalls.

This type of people are familiar with each other or have worked together many times.

"You are smart and quick-witted..."

"This is actually beneficial to them. Some people come here as two or three people alone, or as two or three ships. They have no way out and can only follow the crowd."

Wasn't it the same thing with Uncle Zheng and his friend? The two of them came over and took the lead.

But how big is the risk here? Of course, it would be safer if there were more people.

If Boss Jin were to set up a Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, it would be beneficial to most people, but one still has to distinguish between a human and a ghost. But it is true that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

At least you can know some details. To join the club, you must be guaranteed by an acquaintance and be introduced and screened.

It was because Li Shouquan walked too fast at night, and he was also selling goods there, so he had no time to come, otherwise I would have asked a few more questions about the situation of their fleet.

But there is no need to rush, as they have just gone out to sea at night. When they rest for two days and go out again, they can go to the sea and connect with the channel.

He sighed in his heart, thinking that communications were too underdeveloped.

If you have a cell phone, you can call at any time.

The VHF is on fishing boats and can only be used for communication at sea, but there is also a mileage limit. If the distance between them is too far, they cannot communicate.

It is no wonder that when mobile phones came out, most ship captains with some money would be willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars to buy one.

"It's really easy to make money at the dock here. When I save enough money, I will buy one and continue to follow Adong."

Others quickly followed suit, as everyone roughly knew how much profit would be made every day after the other ships arrived.

Jill was so envious of them that she hated herself for not having a boat.

Ye Yaodong also followed suit and said, "I can't guarantee that I will come here next year, but everyone has made some money in the past six months. If you pool your money at home, you can buy a boat, which is a production tool. If you don't come here, you can still make money by trawling at home. It's just a matter of how much you make. Anyway, it's relatively safer at home."

"Haha, let's talk about next year's matter next year."

“I wonder if those who didn’t come with A-Dong in the past two months and are still in Vancouver will regret it.”

"Of course. The jellyfish season is almost over now. They should go back."

"I called back a few days ago before the typhoon hit, but I didn't hear anything about it. I guess after the typhoon passed in the past two days, the fishing boats that stayed should have gone back."

"It's a good time to take a break. I'll call home tomorrow to let them know I'm safe and to ask about it."

Everyone was talking about how much money those people could make this time. It was estimated that they didn't make much money, and everyone was guessing that it would not be as good as last year.

I am always one step behind others in everything I do, and I also earn money one step behind others.

He also said that these were all leftovers from playing with Ye Yaodong.

Last year, Ye Yaodong made a fortune by making a bunch of small wooden boats. This year, a lot of people followed suit, and even more small boats were bought, so it became difficult to make money.

Moreover, their main force was heading towards Zhou City, and those small boats were probably very depressed.

Even eating shit can't keep up with the heat.

But it is relatively foreseeable that next year the village will have twice as many fishing boats.

There are more than 200 people who came out this year. After the New Year, if they go back, they can save to yuan from their wages. Some of them are brothers or fathers who came out together, and they can just pool together enough to buy a boat.

Next year, there will definitely be a huge increase in the number of fishing boats in the village. The factory probably won’t be able to produce them all, so we’ll have to go elsewhere to place orders.

They were the first to arrive home, chatting and laughing all the way. It was the first time they arrived home so early that even Ye's father was surprised.

After hearing the simplified version of the whole story, everyone couldn't help but sigh at Ye Yaodong's luck and his eloquence, which was really good at fooling people.

Father Ye didn't think that just a few businessmen could set up a chamber of commerce. Subconsciously, he still felt that only the official could do it.

So he simply ignored it and didn't care. He just thought that Ye Yaodong was fooling people and bought all the goods.

He only looked at the baskets of goods he had brought back. "What kind of insects are in this basket? They look so strange and are so big?"

Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "We found this on the island. Everyone else had goosebumps all over their bodies. They were disgusted and were busy collecting black mullet. I was the only one leading people to catch them. It was a bargain for me. This thing sells for 1 cents per pound. Do you know how expensive it is?"

"6 cents! So high? The fish at the dock are constantly lowering their prices, how can this worm be sold at such a high price?"

"Well, they haven't come back yet. By the time they come back, their legs will probably be bruised."

Ye Yaodong told his father again about the process of discovering the black mullet.

"So, not everyone has this fortune. If you don't recognize it when it's right in front of you, it's no wonder you can't make money."

"Yes, that's true. You can't make money from things you don't know. You can only make money from other people who know."

"Everyone should stay awake before going to bed. Clean up the mess first. Kill the fish that haven't been sold, pickle them, and dry them in the sun."

Father Ye ordered everyone to work, and asked Ye Yaodong and the others who had just returned to wash up and eat first.