Chapter 1203: Decide

"She's a fat girl, lazy and greedy. She hasn't gotten up yet." Lin Xiuqing said with a smile.

He led them all into the house and asked the old lady to quickly wake up Ye Yaodong.

She poured them hot tea again, made some arrangements, and talked to them.

"It's fine if you come, why do you bring anything with you? You're so polite..."

"It's the New Year's Eve, that's right. Who goes to other people's houses to pay New Year's greetings empty-handed during the New Year? There's nothing good. They're just things you can buy every day to sweeten the mouths of the children."

"You're so polite. Have you had breakfast? Do you want some? There's nothing unusual about farm dishes..."

"No, no, no, we have eaten and we are here to do serious business. A Dong hasn't gotten up yet, right? We did come a little early, only around seven o'clock..."

"He was lazy. He came back very late from playing cards last night. You guys should sit down and drink some tea and take a rest. It's time for him to get up."

Ye Yaodong was shaken awake by the old lady in his sleep. He was still confused at first, but when he heard the leader coming, he immediately woke up and quickly sat up and put on his clothes.

At this time, I don’t feel cold anymore, I don’t dawdle anymore, and I don’t have to rely on perseverance to get up. I feel extra numb.

He scratched his hair, which he washed on the 29th of the year, and felt regretful. If he had known earlier, he would have cut it short, so as not to wake up with his hair sticking up everywhere. Director Chen came so early, and he didn't have time to take care of himself.

Fortunately, his overall appearance is already the best, so he doesn't look too bad.

Compared with the people in the village, he considers himself to be the best among worms now!

As soon as I opened the door and went out, I saw a group of seven or eight men and women sitting around. Except for Director Chen and his wife, everyone else was very young, probably his children or daughter-in-law.

He immediately said hello with a smile, "Good morning, sorry for getting up late..."

"We came early. We thought we would visit relatives in the afternoon, so we came here early."

Ye Yaodong was afraid that if he didn't brush his teeth when he got up, his breath would smell to others, so he was too embarrassed to get close.

"You guys sit down and rest for a while. I'll wash up first. Sorry."

"Take care of yourself first. Don't worry. We have been riding all the way and we just need to take a break and drink some water."

"good."

He hurriedly went to wash up, and at the same time called his two sons who suddenly ran home to watch the fun, and whispered: "Go and call your grandma over, tell the boss to come to the house."

Yangyang, the youngest one, was naturally the one who was called upon. He didn't refuse, he agreed and immediately ran out.

Several nieces and nephews came over curiously and stood in the yard looking around.

Ye Chenghai asked curiously: "Third uncle, what are the leaders doing here during the Chinese New Year? I haven't seen them for a long time."

"You'll find out later. Go out first. Don't come over and get in the way if you have nothing to do."

Ye Yaodong touched his pocket, gave each of them 5 cents, and sent them to play.

"Ye Chenghu is staying. You can't go anywhere. Come with me to see the leader. The same goes for Yangyang. Let's talk to him when we get back."

"oh."

"I understand, Third Uncle."

After receiving the money, they all happily left first, but they were also curious about what was going on, so they were reluctant to run out to play. They all stood in the corner with their ears pricked up, waiting to hear any movement.

Ye Chenghu was a little unhappy when he heard that he wanted to stay and others could go out to play, but when he heard their voices in the corner, he felt a little proud. It would be better if he could listen directly.

I simply brushed my teeth, washed my face, dipped a little water in my hand, put it on my hair and smoothed it down.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. Director Chen has brought many new-faced comrades. Haha, they all look energetic and beautiful. They are worthy of being from the city."

"These are my sons, daughters, and daughters-in-law." Director Chen introduced the staff one by one and told him their positions.

Ye Yaodong looked down at Ye Chenghu and felt that he was too helpless!

Look at other people’s children, then look at their...

It's better to lead Ye Xiaoxi.

No matter how bad Ye Chengyang is, he can at least look smarter, unlike him, who looks stupid and can't even bark.

But there is no way, who could let this be his stupid son.

He had no choice but to chuckle, put his arm around Ye Chenghu's shoulders, introduce his eldest son, and then said that his younger son ran to call his parents over.

And his little daughter was still sleeping soundly and hadn't gotten up yet.

"Let the child sleep before he wakes up. There is no need to wake him. The child is growing, so he needs to sleep more."

"Two days ago, I told them that I wanted to find a godson, and I introduced you to them."

"They all said that as long as I have a good eye, a good rapport, and no problem with my ideological and moral character, it will be fine, but they have to come over first and have a look. If there are no problems, let's have lunch together and settle the matter."

Ye Yaodong smiled brightly, "Don't worry, everyone, I am loyal to the people and the party. I dare not say that I have a noble character, but it is okay to be filial to my parents, respect the elderly, and abide by the law."

They all smiled and nodded, saying a few polite words.

"It's probably your first time to come to our village. Maybe I'll take you for a walk around the village to get to know our village. By the way, let's talk while walking and learn more about it. After all, you can't see anything while sitting here. . When you go out, you can soak up the sun, take a walk, and get to know the locals and people in the village.”

Director Chen nodded appreciatively, "That's good. Go out for a walk and feel the New Year atmosphere in your village."

Ye Yaodong suddenly didn't want to take them out for a walk...

There are gambling tables everywhere in the village...

During the Chinese New Year, the whole village turns into gambling dogs, and their usual hard work and hard work have long since disappeared.

Lin Xiuqing also stood up and said with a smile: "You take the leaders and comrades out for a walk first. I will cook some snacks for everyone first. Remember to come back to eat later."

No matter when guests come to your home, you must prepare snacks to welcome them, especially during the Chinese New Year.

"No need to bother, we just had breakfast..."

"It's no trouble, that's right. If you don't cook a few bowls of snacks for the guests, just let my wife do the work. I'll take you out for a walk. When you get tired from walking later, you'll just come back to take a rest and have some snacks to cushion your stomach. ”

As Ye Yaodong said that, he led them out and introduced to them that his house was built by three brothers together, and each person had a room.

Then he first introduced his two brothers to them.

Ye Yaopeng and Ye Yaohua, who were having breakfast, also came out quickly to keep company with them.

When distinguished guests come to the door, most of the brothers in the family have to help greet them, making the host appear more enthusiastic.

When they walked out of the house, Father Ye and Mother Ye happened to run over and say hello.

The neighbors were very curious when they saw such a large group of them gathered at the door, and they all asked about the Ye family children who were falling behind.

Ye Chengjiang and others hurriedly talked about everything they knew.

But what we know is limited, and we don't know what this group of people are here for. Ye Yaodong and the others didn't explain it clearly in the room just now.

As Ye Yaodong walked, he introduced his parents to them and said that Ye's mother worked in the village committee and was a director of the Women's Federation.

Mother Ye smiled, her back straightened up. This was her pride.

Even though their village is not particularly big, it still has hundreds of households and is considered a large village nearby. There are several natural villages around it that are under the management of their village.

He also said that Father Ye is now helping the three brothers take turns driving the ship. Before the production team was disbanded, he was also the old helmsman of the production team.

Speaking of this, he also pointed at a large number of fishing boats on the beach.

"Of the three largest boats in the middle of the sea, the one in the middle is mine, the one on the left is a partnership between me and my brother-in-law's family, and the one on the right is a partnership between our three brothers."

"In order to provide a pension security for my parents, the three brothers each only hold 30% of the shares, and specially allocate 10% of the dry shares to my parents for their retirement. Of course, the salary for sailing is also provided separately."

After hearing this, they all nodded appreciatively and gave a thumbs up. They all praised the three brothers for their filial piety and that they did not forget to share their share with the elderly when they made money.

On the other hand, he was involved in all three ships and was not that surprised. Director Chen probably also talked about his current achievements at home.

Father Ye's face was also glowing, knowing why the leader came here.

His three sons have given him a good reputation. Their filial piety has given him more confidence, and he can proudly straighten his back when facing his leaders.

Since he had already pointed out the fishing boat to them, of course he took them to the dock first.

After walking around outside the pier, it’s not too late to walk into the village.

Behind them were a group of children and a few curious adults who wanted to hear what they were saying and chatting about.

Ye Yaodong led a group of people through two workshops first. He took everyone in for a walk, took a look, introduced what they were doing, and adjusted his inventory for them.

The important point is that those goods were accumulated based on the catches of his own three boats and the scattered collection of some goods.

After visiting the workshop, he led people outside the pier. At this time, the fishing boats docked on the shore were lined up neatly.

Today is only the third day of the Lunar New Year, and no fishing boats have gone out to sea yet. After working hard all year, everyone plans to have a good New Year.

As long as it's not the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it doesn't count as the end of the New Year for them. There are also some hard-working families who go to sea after the seventh day of the lunar month.

Everyone looked at the large and small fishing boats lined up in an orderly manner on the sea, and they all realized that Ye Yaodong really should not be underestimated.

Father Ye also tried his best to say good things to Ye Yaodong.

"More than half of the large fishing boats here, regardless of size, originally belonged to Dongzi, but Dongzi felt that the small boats were not of use, so he only used them once after buying them, and then gave them back to the villagers at half price."

"He also specially donated two small wooden boats to the village committee for kelp farming. Now the kelp in the village has grown, and everyone is looking forward to next year's harvest, which will bring hope to the whole village."

"Dongzi always said that we should follow the party's policy. Individual prosperity leads to collective prosperity. He believed that dried kelp is easier to preserve and transport. If our village can successfully breed kelp, there will be a breeding industry and the village will become rich. Not far away.”

Director Chen looked at Ye Yaodong in surprise, "Why didn't you say that you still support kelp farming in the village? You are a smart person with a flexible mind. If everyone is as enlightened as you, can the collective economy continue to rise far?"

"Haha, I'm actually just talking. It's everyone's credit that kelp can be cultivated, and it's inseparable from the support of the village committee. Only when the village cadres have vision and believe me can they do it. It's only the early stage now, what are the details? We have to wait until next year's harvest, and it's a bit early to say this now..."

Ye Yaodong was modest, but he did not forget to praise the village cadres.

Director Chen's children also looked at Ye Yaodong with some respect. It was rare that he could think of the collective even though he made money on his own.

He was really filial, had a sense of collective honor, and was humble.

Ye's mother also showed off, "Look at those bigger fishing boats, blue and white, with numbers on the hull, those are Dongzi's boats. There are 16 of them here, and one was said to be delivered before the New Year, but it was not delivered. It will probably be back in two days."

"17?"

"Tsk tsk tsk... There are too many boats. This is the first time I heard that someone has so many boats. The previous fishing teams did not have so many, and most of them were small boats." Director Chen's eldest son Chen Guoping said, he is from the Power Bureau.

Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "I didn't think much about it at the time. I just thought that since I had money, I might as well buy a boat. We live by the sea and the boat is our lifeblood. With a boat, we don't have to worry about starving to death. My wife is worried about me buying other things, but she is very confident about buying a boat."

Father Ye added, "Dongzi's boats have improved the lives of many villagers by renting them. His relatives have also increased their income by renting his boats. All the relatives and villagers in the village have praised him."

"Didn't he get a foreign JD equipment some time ago? Everyone on the boat benefited from it. The whole village was very happy. I don't envy him. During those days, people came to ask every day, wanting to work for him, hehe..."

Father Ye became happier and happier as he spoke, "He has other boats, and the factory hasn't delivered them yet. Next year, he will have a bigger fresh-harvesting boat. What a one-stop service."

"There are still boats?"

Ye Yaodong smiled and nodded, "Boats can generate income, and they also need to recruit workers, and they can also give the villagers more work to do."

Director Chen exclaimed, "It seems that most of the people in this village have to rely on you for their livelihood."

"That's not the case. Everyone relies on their own efforts to support themselves."

Everyone was particularly satisfied after hearing this.

Ye Yaodong took them to stroll outside the dock and let them see their boats in person. After knowing that they were not a poor family, he took them back.

While walking, he also introduced the Tianhou Temple next to the dock to everyone.

Director Chen also had a say in this Tianhou Temple. He also worked hard and came to drink when the Tianhou Temple was completed.

He took the initiative to introduce it to his children, and said that he would also come to eat a peace feast next year.

When everyone walked to the intersection near the door of the house again, Ye Yaodong hurriedly invited them to go home for snacks first, and then go for a walk in the village after the snacks.

There were many people and they walked slowly, and they were also talking while walking, and they stayed outside the dock for a long time. At this time, Lin Xiuqing had already prepared the snacks. She was worried that the soup would get cold, so she specially covered it with a washbasin.

On the New Year's Day, she prepared longevity noodles and boiled wine for everyone. The soup was filled with a lot of dried shrimps, mushrooms, meat, pork liver, and rice wine, and she also fried a dozen poached eggs and put them aside for use.

She was afraid that if she cooked it in advance and the noodles were served, the people would not come back so soon, and they would be mushy.

So she cooked the ingredients and noodles separately, and first cooked the soup and put it in a large washbasin.

And she kept looking at the door, and when she saw people walking towards the door of the house, she immediately put the noodles in the pot.

As long as the longevity noodles are boiled in boiling water, they can be picked out and put in bowls, and then poured with soup and ingredients. It is just right that people can eat it immediately when they enter the house, and it will not burn their mouths.

Ye Yaodong got up early in the morning and took them out for a walk without eating. He was also very hungry, so he could fill his stomach first and then take them out of the village.

While they were eating snacks, the village chief and several other cadres also got the news, and they hurriedly called one by one and came to his house together.

Lin Xiuqing quickly prepared to light a fire and continued to work, and cooked snacks for the village cadres.

"Don't worry about us. We just had breakfast. We are not guests. We heard that the leader was coming, so we came to accompany the leader."

"Yes, don't worry about us, just take good care of the leader."

Director Chen smiled and shook hands with them one by one, and also introduced the children he brought with him, and then ate and talked.

When they finished eating snacks and walked into the village, the team seemed even larger.

Ye Yaodong and his father and mother also reduced their chances of talking, and asked the village cadres to introduce them to the customs and people of the village, and the appearance of the fishing village, and also praised Ye Yaodong in various ways.

They are all very smart.

Knowing that the leader brought a large family to Ye Yaodong's house, they knew that they had a close relationship, and they had to flatter and praise him as much as possible.

Ye Yaodong was also happy and relaxed.

What he heard from a third party was more credible than what he heard from his own mouth.

These old-timers are also better at talking.

After Ye Yaodong entered the village, he saw that the ground in the village was covered with red paper for firecrackers, and there were no tables, so he felt relieved.

That's right, who would go to gamble as soon as they opened their eyes in the morning?

You have to wait until eight or nine o'clock, when the sun is high, before there will be a few card tables. The big gambling tables will basically be set up after lunch.

Although there are few entertainment activities now, and people are playing cards and gambling everywhere during the New Year, there are gambling tables everywhere in the village. It is not good to be too blatant for the leaders to see.

He walked and pondered. The village cadres accompanied him to visit the whole village. Everyone knew that there was an unusual person coming.

Today, the gamblers may be more discerning and not so blatant. They should also cover up and move to their homes to play.

Ye Yaodong easily hooked his arm around Ye Chenghu's shoulder, followed him and listened, occasionally interjecting a few words.

"Dad, why am I following here? Can I leave now?"

"Why leave? Others want to follow but don't have the chance, they can only lag far behind, cherish you, you are my good son, see how I train you since childhood."

Following people of status more often, looking more, this is also a kind of experience, and it will improve a little in the future.

Ye Chenghu didn't want to follow, where in the whole village had he not run through? It was too boring to follow slowly like this, it would be better to chase and play with his friends.

However, when Ye Yaodong pointed out the villagers who were watching them, his brows relaxed and his back straightened, and he felt that he was more honored.

After the village cadres led them to visit the whole village from beginning to end, they led everyone to the village committee to sit and talk and take a break.

Director Chen smiled and said, "I came here today to find a godparent. I have known Adong for several years and we have always gotten along very well. We have been in contact frequently. I consulted a fortune teller and he said that he would bring good luck to me, so I brought my children here to let them know me."

"It just so happens that you are all here, so we can be witnesses together, hehe..."

After walking around, he knew that his children would definitely have no objections, so he just said it in front of everyone.

"Recognize a godparent? The leader wants to take Adong as his adopted son?"

"Good guy, the leader likes him?"

Everyone was surprised.

Originally, they were very surprised to hear that the leader brought so many people to Ye Yaodong's house. It was New Year's Day, and if Ye Yaodong had come to visit, how could the leader condescend to come to see him.

It was even more impossible to go to someone's house to ask for punishment. Who would go to someone else's house on New Year's Day to bring bad luck?

"New Year's Day", these four words are not just talk.

This is a famous four-character motto, and it is not wrong to say that it is the Chinese's golden ticket to avoid death.

Director Chen said: "Haha, what's the point of not liking it? We just get along well, and the children at home don't see each other a few times a year. Adong is very concerned and often comes to see us. As for his character, I trust him. We have been in contact for three years."

Secretary Chen echoed and praised: "Yes, Adong's character is beyond reproach. He is loyal to his friends and generous to his employees. He takes the collective to heart and respects us old guys. He is a good young man."

The village chief also smiled and said: "Yes, the villagers have made a lot of money and benefits by following him in the past few years."

"So everyone will be a witness later. Oh, yes, the elder brother and elder sister-in-law have no objection, right?"

How could Ye's father and mother have any objection?

They were so happy to be called elder brother and elder sister-in-law by the leader.

If Ye Yaodong was adopted as a godson by the leader, they would be proud.

There are many gods in Fujian Province, and it is popular to worship gods and monsters as adopted sons.

Other children worship gods and Buddhas as adopted sons, and some worship trees as adopted sons, and even stones as adopted sons, and some worship rivers as adopted sons.

Dongzi is now the adopted son of a leader. It is so glorious to say it out. In the future, there will be someone to protect him, and everything will be smoother.

Originally, everyone in the village had to give him some face and greet him warmly when they saw him, but it was nothing when they went out. After recognizing him as a godparent, it really means that someone is backing him up.

The shops in the city and the completed construction site, especially the construction site, can also be used. Otherwise, he, a little Karami with no background, can't do anything.

As long as he does it, he will be asked for money, and any small official can make him suffer.

It's different now. If someone wants to deal with him, they have to give Director Chen some face.

"We have no objection. Dongzi mentioned it to us before the New Year. His mother and I both think it's a good idea. Dongzi used to rely on the help and promotion of the leaders to be so smooth..."

"No, he relied entirely on himself. I didn't help at all. I just reported his achievements in a realistic way. On the contrary, he helped me a lot. Your son is promising."

Secretary Chen smiled and said, "Now I give you half of it."

Ye Yaodong also said happily, "The good tea I got from my father-in-law's house finally came in handy. I will serve you tea when I get home."

"Okay, let's go. Let's go to your house and drink the tea first."

"Okay."

The group of people just sat down and chatted for a while before standing up and going to Ye Yaodong's house.

Ye Chenghu asked in a low voice: "Dad, you are someone's godson? Am I someone's godson?"

"That's what it should be, but if you are too useless, you are nothing."

"Oh, that doesn't matter. I just want to ask, will there be red envelopes later? Do I have to say no? Let your adults push it back and forth?"

Ye Yaodong's mouth twitched. What kind of words is this?

He raised his palm and knocked on his head with his five fingers bent.

"You fool, you can't accept red envelopes even if there are any. You have to be sensible and polite. You can only accept them when adults say you can."

"I know, you used to be like this. You had to push it back and forth, and pull it for a long time before you could accept it. I just want to know if there are red envelopes."

"Are you short of food or drink? Shut up. If you give me a red envelope again, I will give it to you during the Chinese New Year and confiscate your piggy bank."

"No."

"Shut up."

Ye Yaodong stared at his stupid son, then turned around and smiled again.

A large group of people chatted and laughed and returned to Ye Yaodong's home.

Lin Xiuqing had already started to prepare lunch. There were more than a dozen people, including her family and village cadres, and there were 20 to 30 people. Three tables had to be set up.

There were not enough pots, so she borrowed a big pot from the next door and cooked it in the yard.

Ye Dasao and Ye Ersao also came to help her prepare.

As soon as Ye Yaodong entered the yard, he called Lin Xiuqing, "Ah Qing, don't be busy yet, come in with me."

"Ah, what's wrong? I have to prepare lunch for so many people."

"It doesn't matter if you wait a while, take off your apron first."

"Oh."

Lin Xiuqing didn't understand, so she took off her apron first, put it on the stool, and then followed him into the house.

Ye Yaodong walked by and whispered, "It's settled, let's make tea and offer tea to godfather and godmother together."

"Oh, okay."

She was not very surprised, nor was she very happy. Anyway, whatever he said was what it was, and she just had to smile.

Ye's mother went to make tea first.

The people in the room were all standing to watch the fun. The small space was full of people, and everyone had smiles on their faces. Only Director Chen and Jin Yuzhi were sitting.

Ye Yaodong and Lin Xiuqing took a bowl of tea each and knelt down.

"Godfather and godmother, please have tea!"

"Okay, this is the red envelope prepared for you, hehe..."