Back to the small fishing village in 1982

Chapter 1340 Solution
The next morning, Ye Yaodong slept until nearly 8 o'clock before being woken up by Lin Xiuqing.

This was what he had instructed the day before. The workers had to come to work at 8:30, and he had to follow them and direct them in their work.

After Ye's mother learned of his plan the day before, she had someone filter all the fish sauce that could be filtered but had not been filtered yet, and put it into some empty tanks yesterday afternoon.

Try to free up all the containers that can be vacated, and use the remaining residues to repeat the second step of dew, and clean the empty containers.

It has been hanging out to dry for a whole night and is almost dry. Ye Yaodong can go over and immediately order people to move it.

He is also decisive.

After looking around and figuring out what was going on, he immediately asked the workers to pull all the large vats and barrels that his mother had washed clean to the dock one by one using handcarts, and then move them onto the boat.

Everything related to fish sauce was moved to the city without leaving anything behind.

The remaining fish sauce in jars can be piled up in the corner for replenishment of surrounding deliveries.

Then, of the 10 kilograms of squid, about to kilograms were arranged to be unloaded this morning and moved to the fish drying workshop next door.

Ye Yaodong listened to the weather forecast last night. It will be cloudy today and then sunny tomorrow as well. So he can start with some of it without any worries.

He planned to have people divide the squid into two parts, one part to dry the raw squid, and the other part to dry the cooked squid and tear it into strips to make squid shreds.

Anyway, he has a lot of goods. Once this batch is finished, there will be another batch.

There were already several large pots set up in the workshop, with boiling water bubbling out. As soon as the squids were brought in, they were put into the pots and cooked before they were thawed.

Those old ladies had been idle for a few days and had already put on their sleeves and gathered around the pot, almost unable to wait to work.

It is also very convenient to process the squid, much faster than killing fish.

After cooking, take it out with a drain basket, open the belly, remove the head, cut the body into strips, then string them together with a rope to dry in the sun. After they are dry, tear them into small strips.

Everyone cooks the squids first, after all, they can be cooked without thawing. Then they cook them while waiting for them to thaw before killing and spreading them out to dry.

Throughout the morning, their two workshops were bustling with people. The women were busy working inside, and the men were going in and out, loading and unloading goods, working hard.

People who were watching the fun were looking around and talking at the door.

Although Ye Yaodong did not do any of the work, he was walking back and forth giving instructions and talking, and he was very busy the entire morning.

There were quite a few fermentation containers in the fish sauce workshop, and they were piled up outside the open space. Those vats and barrels took up a lot of space, and they would also take up space if they were moved to the boat.

As a result, except for the largest ship, Ocean No. 1, which was not loaded, the other ships were all full and still not finished loading. And there were only a few on one ship.

He had no choice but to instruct his men to pile more dried fish from his household stock into the barrels, so that they could be hauled over in one trip. Otherwise, he would feel like he was wasting money on fuel.

When the goods were almost loaded, after lunch, he asked a few workers to each drive a boat and send all the goods to the city together.

He also called in advance and asked Wang Guangliang and others to pick him up at the dock before the evening.

After the boat was moving, he finally sat down to catch his breath, then relaxed and slowly began his patrol.

The old ladies were also very efficient. In just one morning, the work sites of the two workshops were full of squids, all of which were dried in the sun. The upper and lower layers were staggered, and there were many layers of squids dried in the sun.

When it’s time to dry the thawed kelp in the afternoon, separate them and dry them all on the same beach where we dried the kelp last year. Anyway, we just have to wait until evening to put them in the production room.

It is easy to hang the fish on a rope for drying, as the whole line can be collected at once.

Lin Xiuqing worked for the whole day, and when the sun went down, she could no longer straighten her back. The key point was that the goods that were unloaded this morning had not yet been completely packed up.

"I asked the aunties to work overtime at night and continue to work. I don't know when the weather will change. Let's take advantage of the sun today to dry them quickly."

"Well, I don't think we need to collect the goods on the beach tonight. Arrange five or six people to guard there at night."

It's in the village and at my doorstep, so I feel a little more at ease.

"Well, there's nothing I can do. There are too many. I have to dry them quickly. Ouch, my waist..."

Ye Yaodong reached out and rubbed her lower back. His hands were big and covered a wide area, so he could press half of her waist with one hand.

"Don't be like that, we're outside."

"What are you afraid of? We are a legal couple, not gangsters."

"Listen to the weather forecast tonight. If the weather is good the day after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, have someone bring some more down to dry in the sun tomorrow. Will it thaw if it's left on the boat all the time?"

"It's not easy to thaw in a closed space. We'll unload some more tomorrow depending on the situation."

"Um……"

Ye Yaodong walked beside her, rubbing her lower back as he walked.

Before I reached the door of my house, I ran into Secretary Chen.

"Are you busy?"

"No, it's too early. Don't you see that the workshop is full of people working there?"

“It means there’s money to be made.”

"I don't know. Anyway, I haven't seen the money yet. There are a lot of goods piled up. I don't know if it will be a big loss for me."

Secretary Chen nodded, but did not continue talking about this topic. Instead, he brought him a piece of news.

"The advanced youth award I recommended for you before the New Year will probably have the result in the next two days. You should be a sure winner. When the result is out, you have to go to the city in person to receive the award, honorary commendation, and take photos. Don't go out to sea in the next few days."

"Ah, so fast?"

"What's fast? It's not fast anymore. It's been about the same time every year."

Ye Yaodong smiled widely, "Okay, then I'll stay at home for the next few days and not go out to sea. How can you be so sure? I'm 90 percent sure?"

"If you are not sure, who is? Didn't you go to the city to receive the city's commendation last year? You are the representative of the fishermen and have received the city's commendation. Who is more suitable than you?"

"If the kelp can't be harvested until next month, I can go and brag about it again. Although I can't make false claims, I can tell you that you are a typical example of leading the whole village to prosperity."

"It's too late to talk about this now. Wait until the second half of the year, then I'll go to the county to promote you well, help you set an example, and win honors." Secretary Chen said with a smile.

"Oh, that's troublesome for you, haha. Come on, let's go home and talk slowly. We have some dried squid shreds at home. I'll bring some back for the kids later."

"That's not necessary. I just saw that you were back, so I thought of reminding you, in case the weather gets better and you go out to sea for a month or so, then there will be no one to receive the honor, which is a pity."

"it is good."

"Besides, we have to harvest kelp next month. If you are not in the village, I will be very worried, for fear that I won't be able to find you."

"I know. I know what's going on. I'll keep it in mind. If I'm not here, Qing will help me weigh the goods."

"That's good."

When Ye Yaodong came back yesterday, he saw that the sea was dark everywhere, which was all growing kelp.

In the past, there were small boats all around the coast, but now the small boats have to cast their nets a little further out.

If the harvest is good this year, everyone can make money. The scale of the village will definitely be bigger next year, and the kelp farming in their village can be considered a success. Next, the villagers just have to follow the steps.

The village cadres will certainly promote it vigorously, and there is no doubt that it will develop into the entire county by then. It is only a matter of time.

It was almost time for dinner, so Ye Yaodong invited everyone to his home for dinner, and asked his children to call his father to come over early to have a few drinks with him.

When Mr. Ye saw Secretary Chen coming to their house for dinner, he was all smiles and very enthusiastic. He immediately asked Mrs. Ye to get some wine.

Ye's mother glared at him behind his back and urged him to go out to sea early the next morning.

"Hurry up and leave. Out of sight, out of mind. You stay at home all day and just drink. You either ask for this or that. You have a lot of excuses."

"Why are you in such a hurry? It will take two days for their ship to leave before I can go out to collect the goods. They just left tonight."

The old lady said quickly, "You can drive Dongzi's new boat and go for him. Isn't it agreed? He is doing something at home, you can switch with him."

"Who told you?"

Ye Yaodong smiled at his father, "Dad, I think so too. I definitely won't have time to stay at sea for a long time in the near future. It would be a waste to leave the boat there. Why don't you sail out first? Then I can run the seafood boat at home for a while and take care of the things at home first?"

The old lady said, "Dongzi has so many things to do, you should help him more and listen to him more."

Ye's mother also agreed, "He also wants to make squid strips and run a fish canning factory in partnership with others. The village is still counting on him. You should quickly switch jobs with him. You have nothing to do anyway."

"How can I be idle? I am also busy coming and going."

"You are busy, you are busy, you are busy drinking."

"Without me helping him share the burden, would he be able to accomplish so many great things?"

"It's all your credit! You're so capable, but I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the good life a few years ago." Ye's mother said unhappily.

Seeing that his mother was about to start arguing again, Ye Yaodong interrupted her.

He was talking about serious matters, but the old couple kept interrupting and arguing.

"I'm serious, Dad. I'm very busy. I told you yesterday. I spent a lot of money to buy that boat, and it can't just sit there idle. I can only count on you. You are my strongest support. Can we switch positions temporarily?"

Father Ye nodded, "Okay, I have no objection, and I didn't say I wouldn't go. They all think I'm in the way now, but they still have to rely on me, right?"

"Yes, that's right. Don't I have to rely on you to help me? Otherwise, how could I accomplish so many things?"

Father Ye was satisfied. "That's right. At home and at sea, I'm indispensable. I drink for the sake of doing good things. I build relationships with people and establish good relationships with them. Only then can I talk to them better in the future."

"Yes, yes, this necessary socializing is essential to building good relationships."

"Yeah, I had such a good chat with Lao Chen yesterday. He called me brother all the time and said that I am now a well-known person in the village..."

Mother Ye rolled her eyes and said, "I'm dying to listen to you. You took my polite words seriously."

"What a joke! My father is now a well-known figure in the village, just like you, mom. Wherever you go, people have to praise you."

Mother Ye couldn't suppress the smile.

"Eat, eat. There are still a lot of things to do. The workers over there have already started working. You have to go over there and keep an eye on them."

Ye Yaodong looked at his father and said, "Dad, it's settled. I'll ask them to unload the cargo in the cabin in the next few days, and you can make arrangements in advance. It will be just in time for the boatmen to finish their work in the workshop and then go out to sea with you."

"Well, I'll be available anytime after you unload the goods."

After dinner, the couple walked into the workshop, and Lin Xiuqing said with a smile.

"Mom is completely devoted to you now. Seeing Dad drinking at home every day is annoying."

"You don't even notice how much honor I've earned for her. I even bought her some gold jewelry during the Chinese New Year."

"When are you going to the city to ask your godfather?"

"It's only been two days, there's no rush. Let's wait and see tomorrow. Let's wait for Hong Wenle to come first. He didn't come yesterday, but he will probably come today."

"it is good."

Ye Yaodong asked the workers to unload another 2 kilograms early this morning. Someone had already been hired to handle the unloading yesterday overnight.

By the way, he had also agreed with Secretary Chen yesterday that the abandoned old primary school in the village and the vacant land near the threshing ground would be lent to him for drying crops for the next few days.

Hong Wenle arrived in the morning. He was directing people to work, so he took the opportunity to show people around his two workshops.

I have visited it before, but the things drying this time were different, and of course the experience was different too.

Ye Yaodong also stuffed a handful of squid shreds into his mouth so he could chew while chatting.

The two of them sat at the gate of the workshop and finalized the cooperation. All the processing machines that needed to be obtained were handed over to Hong Wenle to arrange, since he had no connections and no knowledge anyway.

Just talking about this made his mind start to turn again.

"You have the connections to get the fish canning line machine, can you also get the seafood drying machine?"

He showed him the squid strips he was chewing on, and pointed to the open space, where pieces of squid were drying in the sun.

"You see, I can only rely on the most primitive sunbathing."

“The original sun-dried ones are the best, and they taste better than the imported ones.”

"You can do both. It would be best if you have a dryer. This also avoids the loss if you can't do anything on rainy days."

"That's true, but there are also domestically produced ones now. Domestic ones are cheaper. I use imported ones, which are more expensive."

"Just ask around. If there is any, I'll make a comparison. I'll also ask my godfather to help me find domestic machines. I'll figure it out when the time comes."

"Row."

Hong Wenle sighed while chewing the squid strips, "Why didn't I think of making squid strips? I let you eat it all by yourself. This thing is no worse than canned fish, and it's even more popular. Canned fish is eaten by poor people abroad, and it's only popular in China. Squid strips are different. If they can be packaged, they will be even more upscale..."

Ye Yaodong was also moved when he heard his words.

It must be packaged, but one cannot become fat by eating it all at once, so he has to do it slowly.

When I caught this big red squid, I immediately thought about making squid shreds.

Originally, he didn't have any big plans, and didn't have any big business in mind. Only when he encountered something would he think about it and figure out whether it was feasible.

"Take your time... I have dried fish, fish sauce, and now shredded squid. I'm also partnering with you to run a fish canning factory. It's very complicated, so take it step by step."

"How about we work together on this as well?"

Ye Yaodong laughed, "I've already started, we'll talk about it later. You should get the fish canning factory ready first."

"That's true. I have to do it step by step. The land has been approved. Since there are no problems on your side, I will have someone draft a contract later. After it is signed, I will start construction and have people build the factory first."

"it is good."

We have just discussed it. According to the investment ratio, he will get 40% and Hong Wenle will get 60%. The whole power will be handed over to Hong Wenle.

After all, he still had to deal with squid strips. He had so many boats at home and didn't have the energy to spare. He wanted to join the partnership so that he could get a piece of the pie. Otherwise, he had too much cash in hand...

It is because he has too much money that he has to spend it more and turn it into an industry.

If he accumulates the money over the next few years, when the 90s come and the economy develops rapidly and relaxes, he will have more places to spend.

I just had to argue with Hong Wenle and only got 40% of the money. Otherwise, this guy would only have planned to give me 30%.

The two chatted until noon. Ye Yaodong wanted to keep him for lunch, but Hong Wenle refused, saying that he already had an appointment at noon and would postpone it to next time. He then rode away on his motorcycle.

"Brother Dong, your friend actually has a motorcycle too, that looks so cool."

As soon as the person left, workers came over to ask questions.

After all, those who can ride a motorcycle these days are not ordinary people and they are the focus wherever they go.

"Then I think Dong Ge's motorcycle is more impressive. His motorcycle is not as big as Dong Ge's."

"Isn't that nonsense? Brother Dong's motorcycles are military ones, how can his motorcycles compare?"

Ye Yaodong chuckled, "Stop bragging, mine are all discarded, theirs are new."

"I know this person. He's the owner of a restaurant in town. He has a good relationship with Brother Dong. Brother Dong even gave him a tuna..."

"That's still Brother Dong's generosity..."

Ye Yaodong ignored their flattery and went to check on the unloading situation in the morning. After Hong Wenle came, he kept talking to him and discussing things. He just gave some instructions and said he had no time to take care of it.

I just went to see the unloading of goods, and those old ladies were also talking there.

"Adong, your friend just now was riding a motorcycle and looked very impressive. Is he married? Introduce him to Dongqing..."

"Where is that young man from? He can ride a motorcycle, so he looks pretty good."

Ye Yaodong glanced at Pei Dongqing who was helping to light the fire with his head down, "He is an overseas Chinese who returned from studying abroad, so his conditions must be good."

"Oh, that's a no-go. It's too far off..."

"Then you can help introduce them to me. Are there any workers among your relatives..."

No matter whether these aunties and grandmas are free or not, as long as they sit together, they like to gossip about other people's affairs, and if they catch someone young, they will think about matchmaking.

There are also many young people in the workshop who have become successful thanks to their matchmaking.

The work he does is very popular right now, and so are the people who do the work. When they go out, they stand taller than others.

Ye Yaodong looked at the progress and went to find Ah Qing first, and told her to listen to what he had just said with Hong Wenle.

And after dinner he would go to the town to see the selected land, and he had just made an appointment for it.

He was busy at home for two more days before he planned to go to the city to find a godfather.

In four or five days, no matter whether it succeeds or not, there should be news, although he was puzzled as to why there was no phone call.

He arrived on his motorcycle at lunch time, and Director Chen happened to be at home after get off work.

Only a few days had passed, and this time he didn't move a bunch of big and small bags of things, he just took a pack of cigarettes.

As soon as Director Chen saw him, he said, "Since you didn't come today, I was planning to call you tomorrow and ask you to come to my house for dinner and chat at the weekend."

"I was anxious, haha."

"The main thing is that the machine factory hasn't responded yet. Director Yu from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau gave you several phone numbers and addresses and told you to just call them when the time comes. She said she'd already made the call."

Ye Yaodong was delighted. "That's good. At least one problem has been solved. The sales of the goods have been settled. If no one is involved, these factories will not care about us."

It’s because the amount is so large that it gives Acai a headache.

If we have more factories now, we can reserve targeted goods when the time comes.

"I've written down the number for you. I'll get it for you. I've asked someone at the machinery factory, but they haven't responded yet. I was thinking of calling you tomorrow Friday if they still haven't responded. This is definitely in high demand and needs to be reserved. You need to know for sure whether it will be available and when it will be available."

"Okay, there's no rush. Anyway, the weather is good these two days, so I've already dried it. I'll wait and do it slowly. When there's something, I'll do it. If there's really nothing, then I can only ask my friend to import it."

Director Chen nodded, "It's good for friends to have connections. Having more connections means we can have more preparations."

After Ye Yaodong got the note, there were five or six numbers, names and addresses on it.

He said, since there is news, it is impossible not to call him.

Wait until he finishes his meal and goes out to call these numbers, then go to their homes after making the arrangements.

While I'm in the city today, I'll settle this matter and take a look at what goods these factories need.

When he gets back, he will tell his father to take note of it and sell what should be sold and keep what should be kept. Then he won’t have to worry about having too many goods to sell next time he goes out to sea.

"It's in the countryside. Electricity has only been available for a few years, and the voltage is unstable. If we really want to bring the machine here, we still have to solve the circuit problem..."

"The boss is from the power bureau. When the time comes, ask him if we can apply for it. We need to see how much power it has first."

"Okay, it's really troublesome. I have to trouble you, godfather, to ask around..."

Director Chen waved his hand and said, "It's not a big deal. It's all thanks to the kindness of our neighbors. When it's done, you can thank them properly."

"That's for sure."

"We haven't had dinner yet. Let's eat first and talk while we eat. You can stay here tonight. If there is a letter tomorrow, I can tell you about it."

"Okay, I'll just stay here for two days, so I'll visit everyone on the list and get everything done."

"Well, strike while the iron is hot."