Back to the small fishing village in 1982

Chapter 1456 Discussing Redemption
Ye Yaodong said: "Dad, you are so ambitious, you have to go to the mountain from time to time to kowtow and ask for the blessing of the ancestors. The green smoke coming out of the ancestral tomb is definitely not enough, the ancestors must show their power."

"If this really comes true, I'd be fine even if I have to kneel down often."

Ye Yaopeng laughed, "How dare I think about it? As long as Ah Hai can learn the craft of shipbuilding, he won't have to worry about anything in his life."

Ye Yaodong sighed, his elder brother really wouldn't even think about it.

Even if you have the skills to build a ship, so what? You're just working as a craftsman, and you'll spend your whole life getting dirty, hammering and banging on and off the boats.

If Ye Chenghe continues to make money, he can become a big boss.

But there is no way, vision limits imagination.

For his eldest brother, the best thing he could imagine was probably for Ah Hai to become a master chef. He would never have to worry about his life again, and it would be respectable, so that everyone who saw him would politely call him master.

But his father and his older brother had the same idea, both thinking that learning the craft of shipbuilding was better than anything else.

This actually depends on Ye Chenghai himself.

"Let's eat first. We've been tired all morning and are hungry. Let's go get some food first."

The three brothers nodded and went back to their rooms to get their lunch boxes.

Ye Yaodong thought that there was no rush to raise funds for everyone to come to him to exchange money. He would wait and find Lao You to calculate the account book and see how much money there was first.

He now sorted and put away all the money he received, without telling the amount, but he counted it when he received it.

There were also notes in Old You's account book, and asking about it would be faster than him counting for a long time.

Anyway, there are still two days left, and it should be enough to collect the money in two days. Those who are waiting and watching will naturally feel relieved once their family members get the money.

There are not only people from their village here, but also people from nearby villages. They are all related and call each other, so they all gather here.

Ye Yaodong went back to get his lunch box and did not walk with his elder and second brothers, who were talking about him at the time.

"Dongzi is really good at making money...millions..."

Ye Yaohua was also filled with melancholy when he heard this. "Yeah, I don't even dare to think about it."

"Isn't it? I always thought he was very rich and had a lot of ships, but I never thought about estimating the value of his things. The shipyard owner just said several million, which really shocked me."

"Me too. I never thought much about it. I couldn't even count my own money. I didn't think much about the value of his boats. I just thought he was rich."

"It's really scary. If you count it, there are millions of them."

Ye Yaohua nodded vigorously.

"You said you had already followed Dongzi to join the Harvest, but why don't you learn from him?"

Ye Yaohua shook his head again, "How can he learn this? He is so willing to spend money, he spends it as soon as he has money, buying boats and shops, how can I be willing to spend money like that?"

"Yes, I want to save more of the money I earn. I don't want to spend it all."

"My wife couldn't bear to part with it either. We were so poor in the past few years and were even defrauded of our money. She was really scared to death of having no money at all."

"So this is fate. Dongzi is willing to spend money, but we are not. We worry about this and that."

Ye Yaopeng felt melancholy when he thought about it. It had only been a few years, but the gap between the three brothers had suddenly widened.

Even flattery cannot catch up to even one finger of Dongzi.

Ye Yaohua said hesitantly: "Dongzi told us this morning that this is our last chance to make a fortune in this life..."

Ye Yaopeng was also stunned and stopped, "Didn't he just say that casually?"

"Just talking about it? You can't do that?"

"Didn't he say he didn't know any chances to make a fortune and he had to go and take a look?"

"Then why does he say that? He doesn't even know it himself?"

"Then ask more clearly later?"

"Then ask clearly."

The two brothers went back to their rooms to get their lunch boxes, then came out walking slowly again and continued talking.

"Second brother, if Dongzi is talking about buying land to make a fortune, then I think this is a long shot."

"How do you say that?"

"We should buy land near our home. It's convenient and close. When we go back for the New Year, we'll have money to go to the city to have a look. What's the point of buying it outside? We won't go to Shanghai, so it's a waste of money. Locals just take it back. If we buy it in the city, at least there will be people watching it, and it's closer to our home."

Ye Yaohua nodded, "Yeah, what's the point of buying it outside? Dongzi is right to buy the land, but we are not staying in the Magic City, so it would be useless if we buy it."

"Alas, Dongzi has money on hand, he can do whatever he wants, it doesn't matter if he loses, we have to be cautious."

"That's what the elder brother said."

"Otherwise, it would be fine if A Jiang and Cheng He went with us to broaden their horizons. If we don't go out to sea, the loss will be huge. If we don't go out to sea for a week, each of us will lose thousands of dollars."

"Yeah, that's why I thought we should just let Jiang go. We don't have the time to run around and play. Dongzi's friends have hired someone to do the work, and I'm here to watch over them, so they don't have to worry."

"Yep."

The two brothers were talking as they walked. There was no one around. It was lunchtime, and everyone was queuing up in the cafeteria with their bowls in hand to buy food, or squatting at the cafeteria door to eat.

As they got closer and there were more people around, they stopped chatting.

After dinner, they went to Dongzi to ask what the last chance to make a fortune he mentioned in the morning meant. They wanted to ask more clearly, so as not to miss it.

But how can Ye Yaodong explain this? How can he say it?
He can only say that he will know after he goes and sees it. Now he hasn't even seen it, so how can he dare to make such a guarantee and be so firm?
In his previous life, he had only passed by Shanghai once by boat. He had only heard of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Huangpu River, Pudong and Puxi, and knew nothing else.

He is even less familiar with it in this life and has never been there. What can he say?

He wasn't very sure about it, and he couldn't explain it for things he had never experienced, so he thought of going around and taking a look to see if there was any chance.

It doesn't matter if I don't have the opportunity. After all, I have been to a big city and seen the city in the late 80s. I also took pictures, so it's not like I gained nothing.

With this mentality, he naturally wouldn't have any losses. The main thing was that he gained by going out and taking a look.

Anyway, the work here can be left to his father, so it won’t prevent him from making money.

The two brothers were somewhat disappointed after hearing this, as they thought he knew some good way to make money.

They are not like him and can't afford to go through this. If they don't go out to sea for a week, the loss will be huge and they can't afford it.

If it is a natural disaster or man-made calamity, then there is no doubt that everyone will have to take a break. Now we are nothing, and it will be painful for them to earn less money.

Ye Yaodong didn't give a clear explanation, and the two brothers were a little disappointed. They could only say that A Jiang and Cheng He should just follow along, and let them discuss anything together.

However, they also listened to what Dongzi said before. There was no need to tie themselves to the fishing boat so tightly. They could bring a few more people with them. Then it would be the same whether they were on the boat or not.

Occasionally, if something happens, he can stay on the shore for a while and rest. Like his father, it is pretty good now. He can get a salary and earn extra money.

If they could teach a few more people, they could occasionally come ashore and help their son drive the tractor. Then the two brothers wouldn't have to drive one, and they could make a little more money.

When Ye Yaodong saw that they asked again, he still told his two nephews to follow. So he let it go and just let the two follow. He couldn't force a cow to drink water.

Being conservative and prudent is not a bad thing at all, and their idea is not wrong. Anyway, his elder brother and second brother now earn more than anyone else in the village.

There are shops in the city near my home that collect rent, and I have a boat on hand. Although I am not as rich as others, I am better off than others, and I can guarantee a rich and comfortable life for the rest of my life.

The child also has a stable job, and it will be similar in the future.

After discussing the topic of getting rich, they turned to the distribution of fishing boats.

"Dongzi, what do you think about the distribution of fishing boats?"

"How do you want to arrange it? I'm fine with it. I have no objection."

He already has so many ships, and he doesn't really care about the three shares of SF Express. He wants to hear what his eldest and second brothers think.

Ye Yaopeng frowned, looked at Ye Yaohua again, and then said hesitantly: "Uh, can you redeem your three shares for us..."

Ye Yaodong's fortune of several million is indeed too intimidating. Even Ye Yaopeng now feels that his brother is a super boss and not an ordinary person, so he speaks instinctively with caution.

"can."

"We want to...ah? You agree?"

"I agree. Why not? I have so many ships. I don't need yours. If you want to buy those three shares, of course you can."

The two brothers immediately showed their joy.

Ye Yaohua smiled and said, "We didn't know how to divide it at first, so we thought that the Shunfeng ship would remain the same, and my brother and I would each take half of the new ship."

Ye Yaodong said, "Then it's easy for you to divide it up now. When Dad's share comes, you can ask him. You can divide the SF Express first, and when the other one comes, you can each get one. Just discuss the depreciation fee and it will be fine."

"Oh, okay, we'll discuss this with Dad later."

"I've been struggling with this for many days. If I had known, I would have asked you earlier." Ye Yaopeng smiled with a relaxed look on his face.

"Why didn't you ask me earlier?"

"Haha, it's because I think you're a busy person now, so I'm a little hesitant about whether to mention this to you."

"We are a family and don't have different opinions. It's not a big deal. If there is any problem, we three brothers can discuss and solve it."

Ye Yaohua nodded, "Yes, Dongzi is right."

Ye Yaopeng added: "Then we can't let you suffer a loss. We will give you the money for three shares according to the current fishing boat price. Will the share be calculated until the end of the month?"

"It doesn't matter if the profit is calculated until the end of the month, or even yesterday. The price doesn't have to be based on the current price. The fishing boat has been operating for two years. Just return three shares to me at the price I bought it at that time."

"That's a big difference. Not to mention that the new ship is going to increase by another 1/3, compared to when I bought it, it has already increased by almost half."

"Yeah, that's a bit of a difference, Dongzi."

Both brothers are very kind.

Ye Yaodong said: "It doesn't matter. I have made my money back anyway. I don't mind this little bit. Just return the shares to me at the original entry price."

Ye Yaopeng glanced at Ye Yaohua, then smiled and said, "Then...then we won't be polite."

"It's okay, we don't have to worry too much as a family."

Although he has money, he has to settle accounts with his brothers. He just needs to make some concessions. If he just gives it to them directly, they will be at a loss.

The gifts given to Ye Huimei are naturally different because she is the youngest sister.

Three shares were not much money at first, but it was a huge sum for all of them at that time. But it is different now, and it is also a small amount of money for his two brothers.

Just get back as much money as you paid back then.

When the time comes, I can use this money to make a big red envelope for Chenghe, which can also be used as a way of returning the money, and it is no different from a gift.

"We will buy back Dad's tenth later. If that doesn't work, we can wait until we get a new ship. Then we can give Dad the other tenth as a retirement gift."

Ye Yaodong did not comment, "You should discuss this with Dad."

However, he estimated that his father would definitely not want it, as the three brothers had originally given him one share for free as a support for his retirement.

How could he have the nerve to ask his elder and second brothers to buy it back?

His father is also a very particular person and he wouldn't confuse things.

After lunch, Father Ye sat with a bunch of people, chatting and bragging. He even took out newspapers from a while ago and read them again to those who hadn't read them.

It is not often that we get so many people together during these two days of rest. It was a good time to rest after dinner, so he talked enthusiastically.

In addition to showing off Dongzi, he also showed off his current cultural level. He could also read newspapers, which made him very proud.

He has torn all the recent newspapers to pieces.

If many people had not heard it before, or had gone off to play cards after hearing it, he could have talked all afternoon.

When there was no one left to listen to his bragging, and he saw that it was getting late and had to take a nap, he would not go into the house.

It is extremely hot during the day, with long days and short nights. Father Ye always gets up at dawn to go out to take on work, and then takes a nap at noon when it is too hot to work.

The three brothers were still chatting when he walked into the room shirtless and humming a tuneless song.

"Hey, it's rare, the three of you sit together for a meeting?"

"Dad, we are discussing the ship."

"That's good. Three brothers should discuss things together. Three cobblers are better than Zhuge Liang. You know much more than me now. I won't express my opinion. You can discuss it among yourselves."

Father Ye went straight to his bed and lay down, muttering that it was really hot.

Ye Yaopeng said, "Dad, we want to discuss something with you."

"What's the matter?" Father Ye said with his eyes closed, motionless.

"Didn't Lao Er and I go to the shipyard to order a new ship? We just sat down to discuss the distribution with Dongzi. We wanted to buy back the three shares in Dongzi's hands, and Dongzi said it was okay."

"Oh, that's alright."

Ye Yaohua said: "Dad, we want to buy back the 10% of your shares, is that okay with you?"

This time, Father Ye was no longer asleep. He opened his eyes and sat up.

He thought about it, then turned to look at the three people sitting on the small bench.

"You guys want one boat per person, so it's just a matter of allocation, right?"

They both nodded together.

"Dad, if you don't want to, just pretend we didn't say anything. If we get a new boat later, we'll each get one and give you half of the shares for your retirement."

Father Ye was relieved at all, thinking that his three sons were not raised in vain and that they all knew how to be filial.

"It's OK if you have this intention. Originally, that 10% was given by you three brothers to support your mother and me in our old age. If Dongzi has no objection, you don't have to buy it. I will return the 10% to you directly."

"I have no objection, as long as you are willing."

"Well, then just give the 10% of the shares to your eldest brother and second brother. You have made a lot of money from that 10% of the shares in the past few years. You have taken so much for free, which is enough for your mother and I to live on in our old age. You three have done well."

Both brothers were very happy.

The problem that had troubled them for many days was solved with just a few words.

It’s not that they don’t dare to ask, they are just embarrassed to open their mouths. Everyone knows how much money they can get every month, and asking for money means robbing them of their money.

Father Ye asked again: "When do you plan to settle the bill?"

Ye Yaopeng said: "Let's stick to the old rules at the end of the month. It won't make a difference in the next half month."

"That's fine. I'll take the final sum, and starting next month you can do the calculations and divide the money yourself."

"Good dad."

Father Ye asked curiously, "How much did you pay to buy back Dongzi's 30%?"

Ye Yaohua continued, "Dongzi said that we should just return his shares to him based on the original purchase price. There is no need to be too fussy between brothers."

"Well, I have quite a few ships, and those ships have made a lot of money in the past few years. I have made back most of it."

"That's good. The three brothers are in harmony. Dongzi has money, so he can suffer a small loss and just consider it as helping his two brothers."

As a father, of course he hopes that his children can get along well with each other and discuss things with each other.

If the brothers are not getting along, it will be difficult for him as a father.

They are fine the way they are.

Father Ye looked very relieved, it didn't matter if he earned less money.

"I'll call your mother and tell her when I'm free."

"You have to tell me, otherwise if you take back less money, your mother will scold you."

"Why are you scolding me? It's not like I took the money."

Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "Dad is working hard every day to drive a tractor and earn money. He will definitely save a lot of money by the end of the year and give it back to my mother. How could my mother be angry?"

"Don't bring up that matter." Father Ye said in a low voice and then lay back down.

"Dad, don't rush to sleep."

"What? What's the matter?"

"Didn't I buy all the ships that were rejected by the shipyard? I have to pay a large deposit in a few days, and I plan to take money from everyone's pockets."

Father Ye quickly sat up again, "What do you mean by plundering? Didn't you save a lot of money this month? How come it's enough to pay?"

"I'm going to Shanghai in a few days. Although it's close and I don't need to carry all my money with me, I still have to prepare some money for emergencies. I don't want to use the money I've saved."

"Do you need so many in reserve?"

Seeing that his eldest son and second son were both there, he couldn't tell the exact amount and could only be vague.

"It's better to be prepared."

Anyway, he can exchange them for hundred-dollar bills now. If he exchanges them all for hundred-dollar bills, hundreds of thousands of dollars won’t take up much space, so it’s okay.

"Then you want to borrow from others?"

“No need to borrow…”

Ye Yaodong told his father about his plan.

Father Ye nodded, "That's a good idea. Everyone should thank you for helping you get their money back home, saving them the trouble."

"Yes, even if it's hard for others to believe, I can still make them believe."

"Of course. They all followed you out and live in your territory. You have so many ships. I can trust anyone, but you?"

"Then you can advertise for me after you wake up. I will start collecting money this afternoon. I will call back tomorrow and ask A Qing to give the first batch of money to people. When some people's families receive the money, more people will come to cash it in naturally."

"Hey, Dongzi, you can charge a handling fee. Bank transfers also charge a handling fee, and the most common fee is 50 yuan."

The more Mr. Ye talked about it, the better he thought this idea was, and he became a little excited.

"We can't exchange money for others for nothing. They might think we have some ulterior motive. If you charge them a handling fee, they will feel more at ease."

Ye Yaodong thought about it.

Ye Yaohua said, "Dongzi, what Dad said is right. If you can exchange the money directly here, it will be convenient for everyone. They can always come to you to exchange money. With so many people, you can collect a lot of handling fees."

"But I can't always exchange money for them. I myself feel that I have too much cash on hand."

Father Ye patted the bed and said, "Don't you go home every now and then? You can collect some money before you go home. Just bring it back with you. Don't collect it on other days."

"That's true."

Ye Yaodong thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. If he charged less, it would also be a win-win for others as it saved everyone from having too much money in their hands, which would make them feel scared and uneasy.

It would be nice if he could give everyone's money back when he goes back.

"Dongzi, then your business is no different from a bank, haha," Ye Yaohua said with a smile, "Your business is even more convenient than a bank. Some people at home who are in urgent need of money can just give you the money. You can just make a phone call and ask Aqing to bring it to their home."

Ye Yaodong stroked his chin and said, "Then this is not a private bank."

"Yes, private banking."

"Then when you promote it later, Dad, you can say that you can exchange everyone's money for a small handling fee. This will save them from having to go to other banks to transfer money, and it will take a month or so for them to receive the remittance slip."

"Okay, how much is it?"

"The handling fee is capped at 10 yuan, which is fine as long as it's less than what the bank charges. The workers don't send much money home, so we just charge a little as a token of our appreciation."

Father Ye thought about it and shook his head. "That 10 yuan is too little. Everyone makes a lot of money. Let's cap it at 20 yuan. The bank caps it at 50 yuan. The workers don't remit much back home. A little less is better than the bank anyway. It's faster and you can get it right away."

"Dad, you are such a profiteer."

His father has been trained well, and he is still thinking about making some money.

It was obvious that he was the one who was short of money, and he wanted to use the money from his fellow villagers for emergency, but he ended up making everyone grateful and he even made a fortune from it.

The maximum charge is 20 yuan per person. There are more than 40 boats and 40 boat bosses, so the maximum charge is about to yuan. In addition, when the workers go home with their money, the miscellaneous handling fees are not small.

The key point is that this is not a one-time thing. If you accumulate it over a year, you can earn several thousand dollars.

It turns out that the richer people are, the easier it is to make money.

You can make a lot of money with just a random idea, and you don’t need any capital, just the flow of funds.