Chapter 328

He instantly became spirited and happily greeted Lin Fu and Lin Mu, "Grandfather, Grandmother, Little Aunt's husband said he would take us out to sea at night to catch squid, and asked you to stay for a few more days."

"Go out to sea? Don't mess around, don't add trouble to your Little Aunt's husband. He's tired enough going out to sea every day, don't mess around..." Lin Mu frowned tightly as soon as she heard it, afraid that her own child would be too noisy and add trouble to someone else's house for no reason.

Lin Fu also glared angrily, "What did I tell you before we left? Told you to be obedient, to listen..."

"Sigh... it's not A-Yuan's business, it was my suggestion."

Ye Yaodong saw that Lin Guangyuan was scolded as soon as he ran over, so he hurried forward to explain. Teasing him daily was fine, but he couldn't really let him go back and get beaten for no reason.

"Recently, the squid fishing season has arrived. We can't catch them all every day, and a lot have been stranded on the beach, all going to that group of seabirds. I thought that since you happened to come over, I would take you out to sea for a spin, pick up some squid to bring back or sell for some money. You can pick up at least a hundred jin or so."

Lin Fu and Lin Mu were both surprised, "A hundred jin?"

"Can we pick up a hundred jin? That many squid?"

"Maybe even more. There are too many seabirds on the island, and most of them have been snatched and eaten by them."

Lin Mu clicked her tongue, "My goodness, just picking them up casually yields a hundred jin, that many, how much money can that sell for?"

"A few days ago it was over 3 mao per jin. It just so happens that the fishing season has arrived, so I asked A-Yuan to ask you. If the quantity is large, the price will drop again. The price is different every day, let's see the situation!"

With the Lin family adults following, they could also rest assured bringing Lin Guangyuan along.

Seeing that he had been quite obedient recently, and had worked quite hard during the previous period, it wouldn't hurt to satisfy his small wish.

"That's also a lot, it's still better at your seaside!" Lin Mu looked at Lin Fu with some heart-moved feelings, "Shall we stay for one night?"

Lin Fu was also very heart-moved when he heard it, "Would it be too troublesome? You guys should also be very busy. It wouldn't be good to add trouble to you. Having A-Yuan stay here for these few days is enough to keep you busy..."

"How could it be troublesome? This kid is quite obedient, he even helped us dig sand worms, go up the mountain to cut firewood, and dig bamboo shoots. He's quite diligent and helped a lot."

Ye Yaodong praised him a few times, and Lin Guangyuan instantly cleared up after the rain, beaming with joy.

Little Aunt's husband is still the best. His grandfather and grandmother scolded him without even asking as soon as he told them to stay, it infuriated him.

Ye Mu also smiled and helped say, "A-Yuan is quite worry-free and obedient, and he plays quite well with the brothers. You can let him play here for a few more days."

"If you're not afraid of hardship, you can also go out to sea with Dongzi at night, pick up some squid, and earn some money."

Lin Fu said politely, "We are used to working, how could we be afraid of hardship? It's just afraid of adding trouble to you..."

"How could it be troublesome? We feel heartbroken seeing those squid eaten by seabirds. Since you've come, just pick up a bit more to bring back." Ye Fu also urged him to stay.

"There are still empty rooms in the old house. Some have moved, some have married, now there are plenty of rooms. You can just rest assured and stay for two days."

"Yes, yes, yes, not afraid of having nowhere to stay, there are plenty of rooms..."

Lin Guangyuan also nodded and looked at Lin Fu and Lin Mu expectantly, "Yes, yes, let's go pick up squid too. Otherwise, if Little Aunt's husband and the others don't have time to pick them up, it's also a waste. Let's pick up a bit more to bring back or sell for money."

Lin Fu and Lin Mu were also very heart-moved. Seeing that the Ye Yaodong family all invited them to stay with smiles, they followed the trend and agreed.

Lin Guangyuan was so happy he was about to jump up.

Ye Chenghai and the others couldn't help but show envious expressions, "So good, you can go out to sea to play, I haven't even sat on a boat yet."

"Hehe, why don't you beg Little Aunt's husband?"

"Don't even think about it, my father and mother don't even take me, and you're calling him Third Uncle, my legs would be broken."

Ye Dasao also squinted at him, "You know it, yet you don't go to school? Lunch is finished, what are you still hanging around at home for?"

Ye Chenghai pursed his lips, secretly glared at his mother's back of the head, and then waved to a group of brothers and sisters, "Going, going, no hope, going to school."

After Lin Fu and Lin Mu confirmed they were staying, after seeing A-Qing and the child, they also inquired about the situation of the cargo at sea recently, and incidentally helped bundle firewood.

Ye Yaodong knew everything and talked eloquently, making the two elders even more satisfied with their son-in-law.

During their idle chatter, the master who repaired machines in the village came to the door.

Ye Yaodong stood up to greet him, "Is the machine repaired?"

The master who repaired machines smiled embarrassedly, "It's repaired. The repair shop has been quite busy during this period, so it was delayed until now."

"It's alright, as long as it's repaired."

At that time, the machine on the sea had just been pulled back, and it happened to be heard that someone came to inspect. A-Qing was anxious and immediately started it, and no one in the family had time to manage the machine.

It was only after a day or two, when everything inside and outside was taken care of and they were busy, that he had time to call someone to take a look. As a result, the tools weren't complete and couldn't be repaired on the spot, so he could only let the master lift it back.

Didn't expect that it would be until now after lifting it back, 20 days had passed, and it was only repaired and sent over. Fortunately, he wasn't in a hurry.

"Is this a spare machine? You didn't even urge me."

Ye Yaodong said unhappily, "Otherwise? If it weren't an old machine with no use, I would have urged you to death every day."

"Hehe... I thought so too."

"How much is the repair fee? You take a look at how much this machine of mine is still worth if I sell it?"

There was already one on the boat, and this one was chicken ribs to him, with no use. It was better to sell it, saving it from rusting there.

"Take 10 yuan. This one of yours is not easy to repair. All the parts had to be dismantled, and it had to be cleaned from the inside out. After all, it was soaked in seawater. After washing, the broken parts had to be replaced, which was very laborious. It took me several days to finish repairing it."

"Then how much is this machine worth if sold?" Ye Fu also asked with concern.

"200 yuan should be needed. After all, it's repaired and can still run."

"Only 200?"

"About that, it's quite high."

"Then sell it to you, do you want it?"

"Ah?" The master stared, "Are you trying to pay with goods because you have no money?"

Ye Yaodong rolled his eyes, "It's only ten yuan, am I that poor? I just thought it's of no use at hand, so I might as well sell it. Do you want it? If not, I'll ask someone else."

The master hesitated for a while, thought about it, and nodded, "That's fine, selling it at my place is also fine, it's just your price..."

"200, you just said it! Do you want to go back on your word?"

"No, what I just said was that it's worth this price. If you want me to recycle it, then it definitely can't be this price. I definitely have to make money when I resell it, otherwise why would I collect this big lump of yours?"

"Then how much do you say?"

"160."

Ye Yaodong stared.

The master hurriedly added, "Deduct the 160 repair fee, you still have to give me ten yuan for the repair fee."

"Then you're too treacherous, right? You have to earn at least 30 yuan."

"Don't I also have to bear the risk? What if it can't be sold and it's smashed in my hands?"

"How could it not be sold?"

"How could it not? Not everyone can afford a machine. Those small wooden boats, how could they be willing to buy it for installation?"

"180 deduct 10 yuan repair fee, you give me 170. Otherwise, I'll sell it myself. If I spread the word, someone will always come to buy it. It doesn't matter if it takes a long time."

"165, just 165, if it works it works, if not forget it," the master said unwillingly and shouted a few times, "It's also very laborious to move it back and forth, I'm just earning some hard-earned money, and you still want to bargain. I'm clearly only earning ten yuan from you, and I have to pay so much..."

"Aiya, then 165, stop nagging. If you sell it, you'll earn it, give me the money quickly."

Ye Yaodong was also too lazy to waste his breath. Anyway, it was picked up for nothing, so selling it for this much was fine.

This time it was the master's turn to say unhappily, "What's the rush? Who carries so much money in their pocket for no reason? Wait until I go back, you also run a trip with me, and incidentally help move it."

"Fine, no problem."

Ye Yaodong ran another trip, and only then came back with the money.

Ye Mu said satisfied, "165 is not a small amount. It's fine to sell this machine picked up for nothing for this much."

Ye Ersao said enviously, "Picking up a machine casually can sell for one or two hundred. No wonder those people on Luzhoudao like to bully small boats with big boats and move machines."

"People are doing, heaven is watching. Those people will sooner or later have bad luck."

Ye Dasao smiled and said, "Could this machine Dongzi picked up from the sea be from that sunken boat on Luzhoudao a while ago?"

Ye Dasao was still smart and reacted quickly. Of course, Ye Yaodong wouldn't admit it.

Ye Fu also knew he couldn't admit it, "Who said it's theirs? There are many accidents at sea. As long as it can be sold for money, who cares which boat it's from."

"Hmm, I'll take the money into the house first."

Lin Xiuqing had heard the movement at the door long ago, but because she could only lie down, she couldn't go out.

As soon as she saw Ye Yaodong enter, she immediately asked, "What 160, 180 were you talking about?"

"The machine sold for 165. It was the one we dragged back from the sea on the day you gave birth. It was sent for repair at that time, and it was only repaired and sent over now."

"It's still valuable to sell after repair. At that time, I asked the scrap collector, and he said it could only sell for a few yuan, sell for a few hairs. Fortunately, it can be repaired."

"So valuable?" Lin Xiuqing was long used to him saying a few rough words from time to time, and said indifferently, "It's quite good, earned another large sum. Put the money in the drawer first."

Ye Yaodong followed suit, then sat on the edge of the bed and said flatteringly to her, "This is money picked up for nothing, why not use it to buy a radio? A watch, a sewing machine, a bicycle, we have all three turns, just missing one sound. Buying it is just right for the old lady to listen to broadcasts and dramas."

"You're really filial."

This wasn't a small amount, not a set of dentures, a few clothes, or the money spent on eating and drinking. Lin Xiuqing was a bit reluctant. She herself had always been frugal, so how could she be willing?

"The old lady has suffered for half her life, and hasn't lived a few good days in her old age. It's only been a bit better since the reform and opening up these two years. Buy it, buy one for her, so she won't be bored. Otherwise, sitting at the door sunbathing and dozing off all day..."

It looked like she was waiting to die, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable.

Buying a radio for her to listen to broadcasts could also let her entertain herself, and her mental outlook might be a bit better.

If her spirit is good, she might also live a bit longer.

"Anyway, it's money picked up for nothing, don't feel bad. Buying a cheap one is only a hundred yuan or so, and there will still be some left."

"You're the only one willing."

Ye Yaodong smiled, happily kissed her cheek, "Then it's settled!"

She could only comfort herself by saying it was money picked up for nothing.

Lin Xiuqing turned her head away, "I haven't washed my face or brushed my teeth for 20-plus days. You can kiss me, isn't it disgusting?"

"It's alright, isn't this to please you? How can I dislike it."

"Go, go, go away."