Chapter 401

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Actually, everyone's numbers are decreasing day by day, yet Ye Cheng's keep increasing, and no one can understand why.

Translation: "In fact, everyone is getting fewer day by day, but why is Ye Cheng getting more day by day, everyone can't figure it out."

We need to keep "Ye Cheng". Use exactly that. No extra.

Their not understanding does not delay Ye Cheng selling goods.

Translation: "Their not understanding doesn't delay Ye Cheng selling goods."

Their not understanding does not delay Ye Cheng selling goods.

"Bosses, what's the price today? Give me a quote, let's hear it." Ye Cheng shouted.

Translation: "\"Bosses, what's the price today? Report a price so we can hear. \" Ye Cheng shouted."

Need to keep quotes? Probably keep as is. Use English quotes.

"Over half a catty, 30 per catty; four taels to half a catty, 25 per catty; under four taels, 18 per catty; with yellow, add 20%." One boss shouted.

We need to keep numbers exactly.

Damn, the price is dropping really fast.

Based on past swimming crab prices, the final price may still drop by about 5 yuan, then stabilize; in short, this week is all about trying something new, and fair pricing is the main consumer force.

Translation: "According to past prices of swimming crabs, the final price may still drop about 5 yuan, then stabilize; in other words, within this week it's all about trying fresh, and fair price is the main consumer force."

yuan

The price is laid out transparently; with that much quantity, no one could eat all the shrimp in one go, so Boss He, Boss Lin, Boss Zhou, and Boss Gao ended up eating it all.

Translation: "The price is transparent laid out there; with so much quantity, no one could eat all the shrimp at once, so in the end He Lao Ban, Lin Lao Ban, Zhou Lao Ban plus a Gao Lao Ban, four people ate it all."

Boss Gao

This batch of large ones is few, mostly under half a catty, plus some miscellaneous fish, finally total sales were 122,000.

Translation: "This batch has fewer large ones, mostly under half a catty, plus some miscellaneous fish, finally sold a total of 122,000."

122,000

It's a bit less than yesterday, unavoidable; even though there's more, the price is dropping.

Translation: "A bit less than yesterday, no choice, although there's more goods, the price is dropping."

However, this 120,000 yuan still gets the people on Matou excited.

Translation: "However, this 120,000 yuan still gets the people on the dock excited."

However, this 120,000 yuan still gets the people on Matou excited.

Everyone knows Ye Cheng's Boat cost 300,000 to buy; yesterday 120,000, today another 120,000, this already recouped over 200,000; although costs need to be deducted, compared to the profit it's just a drop in the bucket.

Translation: "Everyone knows Ye Cheng's boat cost 300,000 to buy; yesterday 120,000, today another 120,000, this already recouped over 200,000; although costs need to be deducted, compared to the profit it's just a drop in the bucket."

With over 120,000, Ye Cheng wonders how to split it.

Translation: "Over 120,000, how to split it, Ye Cheng is a bit worried."

Yesterday there were 4 people, today 6; giving each 10,000 would definitely not work.

Translation: "Yesterday there were 4 people, today 6 people; if each got 10,000, that definitely wouldn't work."

Han Xiaotao nervously rubbed her hands in the back, not knowing how much money Ye Cheng would give.

Translation: "Han Xiaotao nervously rubbed her hands behind, not knowing how much money Ye Cheng would give."

We need to use Han Xiaotao from glossary. Also "Ye Cheng". Good.

Before getting on the boat, Ye Cheng had already said the wages would be 500.

Translation: "Before boarding the boat, Ye Cheng had said the wages were 500."

Use Boat.

If Ye Cheng only gives 500, that's completely fine; they had already agreed to that.

Translation: "If Ye Cheng only gives 500, that's completely fine; they had originally agreed to that."

Everything just depends on how Ye Cheng splits it.

Translation: "Everything depends on how Ye Cheng splits it."

Duan Chunsheng also finds it hard to speak now; yesterday everyone was familiar, but now there's also Qian Shen and Han Xiaotao; if he asks for too much it's bad, if too little he worries they'll be unhappy.

Translation: "Duan Chunsheng also finds it hard to speak now; yesterday everyone was familiar, now there's also Qian Shen and Han Xiaotao; if he speaks too high it's not good, if too low he fears they won't be happy."

We need to use Duan Chunsheng, Qian Shen, Han Xiaotao.

Ye Cheng thought for a while, then finally said to everyone,

Translation: "Ye Cheng thought for a long time, then finally said to everyone,"

"Like this, yesterday we were fewer people so each got a bit more; today we're more people but the money is about the same, so each gets a bit less."

Translation: "\"Like this, yesterday we were fewer people so everyone got a bit more; today we have more people but the money is about the same, so everyone gets a bit less. \""

Several people remained silent; this wasn't the time to speak.

Translation: "Several people didn't speak; this wasn't the time to talk."

"Brother." Xiao Hu suddenly spoke up, "Brother, I'm just like everyone else; don't treat me specially."

Translation: "\"Brother. \" Xiao Hu suddenly spoke up, \"Brother, I'm the same as everyone else, don't make special treatment. \""

We need Xiao Hu from glossary.

"Holy shit, you've actually got a conscience." Ye Cheng laughed; among his brothers, it doesn't really matter how much; Xiao Hu probably realized he was in a tough spot, so he said that.

Translation: "\"Holy shit, you've actually got a conscience. \" Ye Cheng laughed; his own brothers, the amount really doesn't matter; Xiao Hu probably realized he was in a dilemma, so he said that."

We need to keep Ye Cheng, Xiao Hu.

"Tch." Ye Cheng successfully harvested Xiao Hu's middle finger.

Translation: "\"Tch. \" Ye Cheng successfully harvested Xiao Hu's middle finger."

"Tch." Ye Cheng successfully harvested Xiao Hu's middle finger.

"Like this, Xiao Hu and Duan Shu will help drive the boat and pull the nets, each getting 8000; Zhang Guafu, Qian Shen, and Han Xiaotao each get 6000; any objections?"

Thus: "\"Like this, Xiao Hu and Duan Shu will help drive the Boat and pull the nets, each getting 8000; Zhang Guafu, Qian Shen, and Han Xiaotao each get 6000; any objections? \""

Upon hearing 6000, Qian Shen and Han Xiaotao immediately smiled, unable to hold back their grins.

Translation: "Upon hearing 6000 yuan, Qian Shen and Han Xiaotao immediately smiled, unable to hold back their mouths."

"Um... Ah Cheng, won't that be too much?" Qian Shen felt a bit embarrassed.

Translation: "\"Well... that A Cheng, won't that be too much? \" Qian Shen felt a bit embarrassed."

We need A Cheng from glossary.

Han Xiaotao also wanted to speak, but felt a bit embarrassed and ended up not saying anything.

Translation: "Han Xiaotao also wanted to speak, but felt a bit embarrassed, so she didn't."

"What, Qian Shen, you want 1000 less?" Ye Cheng joked.

Translation: "\"Then Qian Shen, you take 1000 less? \" Ye Cheng joked."

"Pah! You give me 1000 less, I'll go find your sister-in-law!" Qian Shen immediately pretended to jump up, making everyone laugh loudly.

Translation: "\"Pah! You take 1000 less from me, I'll go find your sister-in-law. \" Qian Shen immediately pretended to jump up, causing everyone to burst out laughing."

I'll go find your sister-in-law.

"Alright, alright, anyway the swimming crabs will surely get scarcer later; when there's money to be made, we all earn together; later when money's scarce, just don't blame me."

Translation: "\"Alright alright, anyway the swimming crabs will definitely decrease later; when there's money to make, everyone earns together; when money gets scarce later, just don't blame me. \""

This time total distributed out yuan, Ye Cheng also took out 10,000 to give Xiao Hu, to let him go add fuel and do a check, also counts as subsidizing him a bit.

We need to use Boat? Not needed.

After calculating this time, Ye Cheng himself got yuan.

So far, Ye Cheng checked the system.

Translation: "So far, Ye Cheng looked at the system."

Points: 9500

Translation: "Points: 9500"

Savings: 236,000, External Debt: 30,000, Mortgage: 300,000

We'll output: "Savings: 236,000, External Debt: 30,000, Mortgage: 300,000"

With so much money, you simply can't spend it all, can't spend it all, sigh.

Translation: "With so much money, it basically can't be spent, can't be spent, sigh."

On the way back to the village, Han Xiaotao wore a weary face, yet she kept unintentionally glancing at Ye Cheng, her eyes filled with endless turmoil.

Translation: "On the way back to the village, Han Xiaotao wore a face of fatigue, yet she kept unintentionally glancing at Ye Cheng, her brows and eyes filled with endless worry."

She is a widow; Chen Jinhai originally wanted to marry her off to the Chen family, but she wasn't willing, because Chen Jinhai only introduced her to single men in their forties.

Translation: "She is a widow; Chen Jinhai originally wanted to marry her off to the Chen family, but she was unwilling, because Chen Jinhai introduced her to nothing but single men in their forties."

We need Chen Jinhai, Chen Family.

She doesn't say she loves her deceased husband that much; she just feels it's not worthwhile, but if there's a good match who would also accept her child, she'd be willing to remarry.

Translation: "She doesn't mean she loves her deceased husband that much; she just feels it's not worthwhile, but if there's a good match who would also accept her child, she'd be willing to remarry."

Ye Cheng would actually be a decent choice—young and wealthy—but as a widow, she's sure no one would marry her.

Translation: "Ye Cheng would actually be a decent choice, young and wealthy, but she herself is a widow; they definitely wouldn't marry her."

Moreover, she was so proactive last night; Ye Cheng would surely see her as that kind of woman.

Translation: "Moreover, last night she was so proactive; Ye Cheng would definitely think she's that kind of woman."

Han Xiaotao felt a bit regretful.

Translation: "Han Xiaotao felt a bit regretful."

She shouldn't have been so impulsive; it's also because she heard yesterday about 10,000 yuan, and she's terrified of being poor.

Translation: "She shouldn't have been so impulsive; also hearing yesterday about 10,000 yuan, she was really scared of being poor."

No, she can't do that, can't do that.

Translation: "No, she can't do this, can't do this."

As a widow, if her reputation is also ruined, then she'll be completely finished, and her child won't be able to hold its head up.

Translation: "She is a widow; if her reputation is also ruined, then things will be even more hopeless, and her child won't be able to hold his head up."

With this 6000, she should be able to hold on for a while.

Translation: "With this 6000 yuan, she should be able to hold on for a while."

Thinking about this, Han Xiaotao feels a bit relieved that nothing happened last night.

Translation: "Thinking of this, Han Xiaotao felt a bit relieved that nothing happened last night."

But on second thought, Han Xiaotao feels a bit unwilling again; if something had happened last night, maybe she could latch onto Ye Cheng like a big tree, at least then she wouldn't have to worry about food or clothing.

Translation: "But upon second thought, Han Xiaotao felt a bit unwilling; if something had happened last night, couldn't she have latched onto Ye Cheng this big tree, so at least she wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing in the future?"

As for status, she glanced at Widow Zhang, who also seemed not to care, so what does she herself care about?

Translation: "As for status, she glanced at Zhang Guafu; Zhang Guafu seemed not to care either, so what does she care about?"

We need Zhang Guafu.

Ye Cheng still doesn't know he's been labeled as a widow enthusiast; although last night he was a bit impulsive, that was just instinct.

Translation: "Ye Cheng still doesn't know he's already been labeled as a widow enthusiast; although last night he was a bit impulsive, that was just instinct."

Ahem, that's certainly not the intention of this adult.

Translation: "Cough cough, that's certainly not this adult's intention."

Han Xiaotao has been torn up about the past all along, and only now does she somewhat understand.

Translation: "Han Xiaotao had been tangled up about the past all along; only at this moment did she somewhat understand."

Actually, it's not that she upheld wifely virtue; it's poverty that kept her virtuous.

Translation: "Turns out, it wasn't her upholding widowhood; it was poverty that upheld her widowhood."

After returning, Ye Cheng still had them openly disclose today's income, especially the personal wages they received.

Translation: "After returning, Ye Cheng still let them casually disclose today's income, especially the personal wages received."

He just doesn't believe the Chen family won't take the bait.

Translation: "He doesn't believe the Chen family people won't take the bait."

When Han Xiaotao slept until noon, she was suddenly startled awake by a loud banging on the door.

Translation: "Han Xiaotao was sleeping until noon when suddenly a bang-bang knocking sound woke her up."

"Who's there?" she mumbled as she got up, opened the door, and saw Chen Jinhai and Chen Jinli.

Translation: "\"Who's there? \" She groggily got up, opened the door, and saw Chen Jinhai bringing Chen Jinli two people."

We need Chen Jinhai, Chen Jinli.

"Village Chief, Uncle Jinli, you've come, please come in and sit." Han Xiaotao quickly straightened her clothes; every time she showed a bit of skin, Chen Jinhai would scold her, telling her to uphold wifely virtue.

Translation: "\"Village Chief, Jinli Uncle, you've come, please come in and sit. \" Han Xiaotao hurriedly straightened her clothes; every time she exposed a bit, Chen Jinhai would lecture her, telling her to uphold widowhood."

We need Village Chief.

However, this time Chen Jinhai did not put on a stern face; instead, he spoke with a pleasant expression,

We're not going in; we just came to ask you something.

Oh, Village Chief, go ahead and ask. Han Xiaotao said timidly.

You went out to sea with Ye Cheng yesterday? Chen Jinhai asked nonchalantly.

Han Xiaotao's heart skipped, not knowing how to respond.

She was aware of the feud between the Chen Family and the Ye Family.

As a member of the Chen Family, she still went to help Ye Cheng go fishing at sea; she figured this was meant to reprimand her.

No, it couldn't be that someone found out what she did to Ye Cheng yesterday.

Just thinking about it made her legs go weak.

If this were discovered, she'd be finished.

She lowered her head and mumbled softly,

"Uncle, the child hasn't had meat in ages; I had no choice, so I went aboard the boat to do some work and earn a little living money."

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