Chapter 402

Seeing Han Xiaotao like that, Chen Jinhai immediately put on a kind elder's smile,

"Xiaotao, don't worry, we're not here to blame you; making money is normal. We just want to know whether Ye Cheng really caught that many crabs, and whether the 6000 he gave you is real or not."

Han Xiaotao looked at the two with a strange expression; 6000 bucks, is it real or fake?

"Village Chief, he gave me 6000, but it's not just me; Qian Shen and Zhang Guafu also got 6000, while Xiao Hu and Uncle Duan Chunsheng got 8000, saying they had started operating a boat."

Chen Jinhai and Chen Jinli exchanged a glance; it seems Ye Cheng really made money, good, good.

Chen Jinfa has already set out to buy a boat; they are also idle and worried, indeed they spent too much money this time, so they came to inquire.

"Village Chief, um, will I still be able to go work there?" Han Xiaotao looked at Chen Jinhai with a bit of fear.

Chen Jinhai is the village chief and also has authority in the Chen family; if he doesn't let me go, I really wouldn't dare to go.

"Saying that, you should go; Uncle Jinhai wouldn't let you mother and son starve, though."

Chen Jinhai paused for a moment, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at Han Xiaotao.

Han Xiaotao's heart skipped a beat, not knowing what this old fox wanted to say.

"You can go, but you need to help us see if Ye Cheng has any secret to catching crabs."

Chen Jinhai has always been puzzled as to why Ye Cheng could catch so much seafood; this time Han Xiaotao going to work is a perfect chance to inquire.

Upon hearing that, Han Xiaotao immediately felt embarrassed.

"Village Chief, I just tie up crabs; I don't know anything about lowering nets or such."

"No rush; just let us know promptly if you hear anything."

After Chen Jinhai finished speaking, he was about to leave but suddenly stopped again.

"Well, Xiaotao, our Chen family will soon have a big boat too; once we make money, we definitely won't forget your family, so work hard."

After saying that, Chen Jinhai and Chen Jinli left happily.

Watching their receding backs, Han Xiaotao couldn't help but spit.

I spit!

They won't forget our family.

My child and I are almost starving to death.

But the Chen family also has a big boat?

Then doesn't that mean the Chen family will also make money?

Should I help the Chen family or Ye Cheng? Han Xiaotao gave a bitter smile, thinking she shouldn't have gotten involved in this.

Ye Cheng still slept until after 5 p. m. before waking; today he returned early, so he slept for a long time.

However...

After getting up, he hurriedly took a shower and changed his underwear.

Damn it, he had several dreams at night and couldn't hold back.

It's all because of that damned Han Xiaotao.

For no reason he fiddled with his hair, making himself unable to restrain.

After washing up and cooling down, Ye Cheng checked the system.

Luck Value: 80+20

Points: 9500

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

Not bad.

Setting off, another new day.

Yesterday's manpower was just enough, no need to add more.

After gathering at the village entrance, several people rushed toward the dock.

While on the way, Han Xiaotao suddenly spoke up,

"Brother Cheng, I..."

Everyone turned their heads to look at Han Xiaotao, wondering what she was about to say.

"What's wrong? Any trouble?" Ye Cheng asked seriously.

"No, I just heard something and wanted to tell you." With so many people looking over, Han Xiaotao felt a bit embarrassed, her face flushing red.

"If you have something to say, just say it; everyone's listening." Duan Chunsheng urged.

"I just heard that the Chen family also bought a big ship." Han Xiaotao said slowly.

Upon hearing that, several people stopped, each with different expressions.

Qian Shen was stunned for a moment, then burst out cursing,

"Shameless, seeing others make money and coming to join the fun—I spit!"

Zhang Guafu was briefly stunned, then turned to look at Ye Cheng, her eyes full of admiration.

Xiao Hu's mouth corners slightly rose, a look of disdain for this bunch of idiots.

Duan Chunsheng merely smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Ye Cheng's mouth corners rose, then immediately sank again as he feigned regret and said,

"Let them buy if they want; it's nothing to do with me. Don't worry about them, we just need to do our own thing—let's hurry."

When they arrived at the dock, sure enough, there was a second big ship there.

The people on the dock made way, letting them walk in.

In front of that big ship stood several influential members of the Chen family.

Chen Jinhai laughed so hard his wrinkles were about to take off, waving at the onlookers,

"Oh dear, Boss He, Boss Zhou, please look after us from now on."

He Lao Ban and Zhou Lao Ban and a few people stood to the side, wearing smiles on the scene; for them, having one more big ship was nothing bad.

"Village Head Chen, your Baiyun Village is impressive— in such a short time you've bought two big ships."

"Yeah, Ye Cheng used to make over ten thousand a day before; you guys are definitely going to get rich too."

Chen Jinhai, upon hearing the words "get rich," laughed till his bones went soft; that's exactly what he wanted.

Thinking about making over ten thousand a day, tsk tsk, it's practically picking up money.

"Jinhai, Ye Cheng and them have come." Chen Jinfa said softly from behind.

Chen Jinhai looked up and saw Ye Cheng and a few others walking in.

He immediately went up proudly, speaking loudly,

"Yo, Lao Er, you came too— you're here to see our big ship, right?"

Ye Cheng walked up to Chen Jinhai, glanced at him, then disdainfully glanced at their ship.

It's really the same as mine— just those few ships from the Zaochuanchang in the city.

"Uncle, buying the ship must have cost a lot, right? Are you draining the Chen family's savings?" Ye Cheng said lightly.

Chen Jinhai's face stiffened; indeed, Chen Jinfa said this ship costs 320,000, 20,000 more than Ye Cheng's, claiming it's newer than Ye Cheng's, hence the higher price.

They added an extra 20,000 on the spot, so he had to rally everyone again to scrape together the money; fortunately, the ship finally arrived.

Those 20,000, he'll make them back in a day anyway.

However, the Chen family has basically been cleaned out.

"Lao Er, our Chen family has many people and much strength; buying one ship is no small feat." Chen Jinhai said stubbornly.

Chen Jinfa chimed in from behind, smugly,

"We'll go out to sea today; we'll definitely hit a big catch, break even in a day— just watch."

Ye Cheng almost laughed; "Damn, ignorant and fearless people really live happily."

"Yeah, but uncle, confidence is good, but blind confidence is just stupidity."

"What did you say! You dare scold me!" Chen Jinfa couldn't fail to hear Ye Cheng's meaning and exploded instantly.

However, this time Ye Cheng hadn't spoken yet; Chen Jinhai stopped Chen Jinfa first, smiling smugly, and said,

"Lao Er, you're getting ahead of yourself— you think only you can do it? Wait till tomorrow morning when you come back and see, see what we're capable of."