Chapter 42: Dinner at Big Brother's, Dove chocolate

Chen Jinhai thought to himself, nonsense, if it weren't to mess with you, who would bother managing this broken beach.

But now he doesn't dare say that, Ye Cheng still has a shovel in his hand; if he provokes him, it's really hard to say.

Lao Er, it's not what you think; I'll just seal it for a few days, and once the weather at sea improves, I'll lift the blockade. This is also for you, for the villagers' safety, right?

This old brat is already putting on a high hat; if Ye Cheng forcibly disagrees and something happens, Chen Jinhai will have something to say, and it'll be Ye Cheng's problem.

Ye Cheng thought for a moment, poked Chen Jinhai and said, "Two days, at most a two-day blockade; tell everyone it's the village committee's decision."

For two days, Ye Cheng felt it wouldn't delay anything.

"No, the village committee isn't just me," Chen Jinhai complained.

"Uncle, everyone's smart; you don't need to treat me like an idiot—just say it or not." Ye Cheng rotated the shovel in his hand.

"Say, say," Chen Jinhai shouted.

"Well, folks, I've discussed it with Ye Lao Er; we'll temporarily blockade this place for two days, then lift it after two days. I hope everyone looks after their own family and stays out for these two days, okay?"

After saying that, Chen Jinhai turned to look at Ye Cheng, "Is that okay?"

Ye Cheng loosened his grip around Chen Jinhai's hand and loudly said to Chen Jinhai, "I firmly support the village committee's decision."

After saying that, Ye Cheng gave Xiao Hu a look, and the two headed back to the village along the shore.

As soon as they left, Duan Yong and the others immediately confronted Chen Jinhai, "Uncle, wasn't the agreement to keep it sealed forever? Why only two days?"

Chen Jinhai gave them a few glances, resentfully said, "I think you don't want to blockade him; you want me dead."

"There are plenty of opportunities to deal with Ye Lao Er; why are you in such a hurry?"

Seeing him get angry, Duan Yong and the others didn't dare say anything.

On the other side, Xiao Hu looked back and saw no one following, felt relieved, caught up two steps, and whispered, "Brother, are we really letting them blockade?"

"Yeah, just two days."

"Brother, agreeing isn't being looked down on by them, right? It's so embarrassing."

Ye Cheng stopped, looked at Xiao Hu seriously and said, "Xiao Hu, back in the village we were nobodies, caring about face, but that face was fake and empty. From now on we're going to do big things; we still need face, but that face will be given to us voluntarily by them."

"You get it?"

Xiao Hu's head shook like a rattle drum, "I don't get it; I can hear and understand, but it's a bit tongue-twisting."

Ye Cheng pursed his lips, gave him a white-eye, "Just telling you not to always scramble for that bit of face; talk about interests. Once we become strong ourselves, that face will come rushing to us, got it?"

"Got it, this time we'll back down first, next time we'll speak."

"High, you really are high." Ye Cheng speechlessly gave Xiao Hu a thumbs-up.

"Brother, don't go—so are we still going to go clamming today?"

"No, we're not going; today we rest, we'll talk tomorrow."

Ye Cheng left Xiao Hu a back view and went home himself.

Today's Luck Value is only 30; going would be pointless, which is also why Ye Cheng agreed to Chen Jinhai's two-day blockade.

This time we gave Chen Jinhai a show of force; this old brat will probably have to tread carefully from now on.

To deal with someone like him, either you have greater power than him, or you're tougher than him; of course, doing both is best.

Right now Ye Cheng has no money or influence, so he can only rely on being fierce to scare him.

Believe that after a while, when he has money, Chen Jinhai himself won't dare provoke him.

Just as he reached the front door, Ye Cheng saw Zhang Guafu standing there with an anxious expression.

"Lao Er, you're back." Seeing Ye Cheng, Zhang Guafu gave an embarrassed greeting.

Ye Cheng stopped, said nothing, and stared at Zhang Guafu.

Zhang Guafu, being looked at by Ye Cheng, instantly became a bit flustered, "Um, Lao Er, sorry, I really didn't mean to; you gave me too much, I... I couldn't hold back and just showed off a couple of lines."

"I told them not to spread it, but who knew they'd go home and blab everything."

Zhang Guafu lowered her head, speaking softer and softer, like a child who's done something wrong.

Ye Cheng sighed; people like Zhang Guafu can't handle sudden wealth—once they get a windfall, they can't control themselves.

"Alright, Aunt, it's not a big deal; go back." Ye Cheng didn't want to say more.

Zhang Guafu heard the coldness in Ye Cheng's tone, wanted to explain a few more sentences, but Ye Cheng had already gone inside, so she could only resign herself to going back.

If I had known not to tell these people, I'd have cut off my own source of income.

Today Ye Cheng doesn't need to cook dinner; his older brother Ye Guowei called him over to eat.

Ye Cheng waited until 5:30 before going over; by then his older brother should have already returned.

As soon as he entered, he saw several cold dishes already laid out on the table—still hearty fare, actually there was spicy sliced beef, plus sliced pig ears and pig head meat, and Jiang Yunxiang was still stir-frying dishes inside.

"Big brother, you've struck it rich, putting out such hearty dishes." Ye Cheng teased.

"Your sister-in-law said she wanted to thank you, so she bought these specially; she's also stewing pig trotters, and I'll join you for a drink later." Ye Guowei had already returned, just finished washing and exposed his arms.

"Brother, your shoulder?" Ye Cheng pointed at Ye Guowei's shoulder, which was red and felt off.

"Yeah, today I helped unload some chemical cargo; it was a bit corrosive to the skin, I washed it with water, it's fine now."

Ye Cheng knew that so-called "burning people" means it's corrosive; touching the skin causes a burning sensation, very painful.

"Brother, from now on don't take this kind of cargo; health comes first."

"What's so important about health? Making money is important; this time we owed it to you for putting up the money—we've repaid it, and your sister-in-law can now sleep soundly."

Turns out it was about repaying the debt; no wonder they said they specially wanted to thank me.

"Brother, I also share the family debt, so there's nothing to thank or not thank for; but next time there's something tasty, feel free to call me—I don't mind."

"Second Uncle, you're a glutton." Dou Dou, who was still writing nearby, said in a childish voice.

"Yeah, Second Uncle is a glutton, Dou Dou, right?" Ye Cheng laughed, pulled out a piece of chocolate from behind his back, and waved it in front of Dou Dou.

Dou Dou, such a little kid, couldn't withstand Ye Cheng's teasing; he had been able to write a few characters, but he put down his pen and lunged for the chocolate.

Ye Cheng swooped in, snatched the chocolate back, and teased, "How about it? Want to eat it?"

"Mm, I want to eat." Dou Dou nodded affirmatively.

"Is Second Uncle a glutton?"

"Second Uncle isn't a glutton; Second Uncle is the best; Second Uncle is a handsome guy."

This little brat, when he starts sucking up, he does it in a whole set, making Ye Cheng feel embarrassed to tease him further.