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        Chapter 32 Want to Borrow a Boat

In the afternoon around two or three o'clock, the sun was still scorching hot. Ye Yaodong tried to walk in shaded areas as much as possible. Fortunately, Ah Guang's house was located in the back mountains surrounded by trees, so it was quite cool.

When he arrived, the rest of them were still playing cards under the tree by the entrance, and only Ah Guang was lying on a reclining chair, enjoying the coolness.

"Why are you lying alone instead of playing with the others?"

"My luck has been so bad today, why bother playing? I'd rather save some money. What about you these past couple of days? Why haven't you been playing?"

"I don't have any money. It's embarrassing to ask my wife for money all day long."

"That's true, but don't you have a boat at home now? You can go out to sea with your father and earn some money. That way, it won't be considered asking your wife for money."

He did want to do that, but the thought of being in the middle of the sea, exhausted and at risk of being overwhelmed, made him feel a little anxious, his heart started beating faster, so he decided to take it slow for now.

He casually made up an excuse, "It's not that I haven't been out to sea before. I'm just afraid of getting seasick. If I go out and end up getting seasick, my father would have to bring me back. Wouldn't that be embarrassing? It would be better if I had a small boat to explore the nearby deserted islands and give it a try."

"That's easy. My little uncle accidentally broke his hand a few days ago, so he can't sail the boat for now. Tomorrow, I'll ask him to lend us the boat. We can buy some diesel fuel ourselves, and I'll take you out to sea to sail around in the nearby waters."

Ye Yaodong's eyes lit up. "That sounds great! We can also visit the deserted island and explore the sea while we're at it!"

"Hehe~ it seems like you've developed a keen interest in exploring the sea lately!" Ah Guang chuckled as he looked at him.

"Of course! My luck has been so good these past few days. Yesterday, I caught two blue crabs, and today, I stumbled upon a tiger grouper and a nest of snow clams. After tasting success, I have to strike while the iron is hot."

"That's true. If I had your good luck, I would go every day too. It's definitely better than working odd jobs at the pier. I heard they only pay a little over 1 yuan for a day's work there, not even 2 yuan."

The Yujing Pier is a large pier by the sea in their Shanhai Town. It's where the big boats dock. Many people from their village go to the Yujing Pier to work odd jobs and handle cargo.

Their town is located near the Wanwan Channel, which is why besides fishing boats, there are also many cargo ships for transportation. As a result, their town is also home to numerous Taiwanese merchandise stores.

In this era, their town is even more famous than the county seat and more bustling. Many outsiders only know about their town and are unaware of the county itself.

When their group of friends goes out to have fun, they usually go to the town instead of the county seat. They don't visit the county seat very often.

He stood there with his hands in his pockets, leaning against the tree trunk with one foot. "Exploring the sea is all about luck. It's not something we can do every day. You go ahead and ask if we can borrow the boat."

"Let's go and ask tomorrow morning. If we get permission, we can buy diesel and set sail directly. It's too hot right now, and I don't feel like walking. I still have to drink at night."

"Alright, let me know if you manage to borrow the boat. Tomorrow is also the first day of the high tide, so if there's no wind and calm waves in the morning, it would be perfect to visit the deserted island."

"Sounds good! I'll follow your lead, and who knows, maybe I'll have some luck as well?"

Ye Yaodong smiled and said, "Maybe changing your name might be more effective. When is your father coming back?"

"I'm not sure. He just left a month ago, and I don’t know how many more months it will be until he returns."

Although the “Regulation on the Breeding and Protection of Aquatic Resources” was issued in February 1979, which included fishing bans during specific periods for various fish species and specific fishing gear, it didn't impose any restrictions on vessels in their local waters.

There is also no regular fishery patrol, so they continue to go out to sea as usual.

It wasn't until 1995 when the comprehensive system of seasonal fishing bans was implemented that they started adhering to the regulations and participating in the designated fishing closures.

The regulations in their area stipulate that the fishing ban period is from May 1st to July 31st each year, with the fishing activities resuming on August 1st.

However, they have found ways around the regulations. Many small boats in their area still engage in secret fishing during the ban period. Even if they are caught by the fishery patrol, the authorities often just confiscate the seafood and release it back into the sea. The fishermen can afford this loss, considering that the fishery patrol doesn’t go to the sea on a daily basis.

In the present era, their waters are still open for unrestricted fishing. Once the large boats set sail, they often stay at sea for several months before returning.

"Then you can wait until your father comes back."

"Ah, enjoy a few more carefree days. I have to go to the Yujing Pier in a few days to find some work. If I don't go soon, I'll run out of money. You're lucky to have a hardworking wife. I can't even find a wife yet.”

"If you have money, are you afraid you won't be able to marry a wife? Instead of gambling, try working hard and earning money. Even if you have a wife, you shouldn't rely on her to support you for a lifetime. That would be quite pathetic.”

Ah Guang rested his hands behind his head and looked at him with a chuckle. "Why do I feel like you've become more diligent these past few days?"

"Well, seeing my wife struggling to earn even a yuan a day made me realize the importance of being responsible. Besides, once our house is built, we'll have to start supporting our own family. I won't have the luxury of relying on others anymore.”

"You're right. Once you separate, life won't be as easy. Maybe we should go to the pier together and look for work. What do you think?"

He grabbed a piece of straw from somewhere and put it in his mouth as he spoke. "I’d probably scare my family so much that they'll go and hire a Taoist priest to exorcize me.”

This is the truth!

"Well, at least we have some experience doing odd jobs and manual labor. But you, on the other hand, have always been known as the 'Third Young Master of the Ye Family'!"

"Don't mock me. Do you have a cigarette? Give me one. I haven't smoked in two days, and my mouth is itching!"

"Sinking this low, huh? Didn't you make over ten yuan in the past two days?"

"I handed it over to my wife. I'm a good husband!"

Ah Guang rolled his eyes, who doesn't know how you are!

After taking a drag from the cigarette, Ye Yaodong finally felt relieved. In fact, he had been considering quitting smoking these past few days, but he found it quite challenging. After decades of being addicted to cigarettes, he decided not to make things difficult for himself. After all, being a good husband had nothing to do with whether he smoked or not.

"Hey, tomorrow Ah Guang said he will borrow a boat to take us out for a spin in the sea. Do you guys want to join?"

The four people who were playing cards turned their heads and glanced at them.

"What's there to see? We've grown up by the sea and have seen enough of it."

"Haven't you had enough sun today? You want to go out on a boat just to get more sun?"

"Why bother borrowing a boat when we're fine right here?"

As usual, Fatty refuses to go, "Don't bother asking me to sunbathe. It's like eating when you're already full. But I'm up for drinking and playing cards!"

Ye Yaodong retorted irritably, "You lazy fatty, even lazier than me! Tomorrow is the first day of the lunar new year, and there will be high tide. Let's go to the uninhabited island and see if we can find some good stuff. Those uninhabited islands are untouched throughout the year. Not to mention seafood, there must be plenty of large shellfish on the rocks."

Curiously, Ah Wei asked, "You've never been there yourself, so how do you know?"

"Just decide whether you want to go or not!"

That's his experience, can it be false? While he can't be certain about the seafood, there will definitely be a good amount of shellfish and snails.

"Whether we can borrow a boat is still a question. I'll check tomorrow. If we manage to borrow one, let's go together. It would be nice to have company, and I might not have time in a few days." said Ah Guang seriously.

"Okay, let's go together."

Except for Fatty, the rest agreed with Ah Zheng to join. However, Ah Wei declined, stating that he didn't want to go. He didn't have a good catch yesterday, so he wasn't interested in joining the excitement.

(end of this chapter)

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Z's corner:

Ah Dong's gonna go on his first fishing trip tomorrow! Well, in this life. How does one get rich by fishing? Wonder if we'll reach a point where Ah Dong will move his family to the city. But since this is more of a relaxed novel, even if that happened, it'll probably be in the later stages of the 500+ chapters. Not that I mind, as long as Yangyang is here! ( ♥ω♥ )

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            ◎ Happy 6th Day: Shopping at the Supermarket ◎

After finishing dinner, Jiang Muyun didn't go straight home.

She took off her high heels and changed into flat sandals, wiped off her lipstick, and went to the supermarket with a refreshed look.

There were quite a few things missing at home, and besides, she wanted to create the appearance of a normal life if she was going to live there for a long time, so as not to arouse any suspicion.

There was a large supermarket near Jiang Muyun's residential area, claiming to be a one-stop shopping destination with a wide range of products. The nearby residents liked to come here for shopping because the items were affordable and readily available.

Jiang Muyun pushed a small shopping cart and bought all the cooking essentials like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar again.

As for rice and flour, it's not a big deal. The rice produced in X Province, where the Western Market is located, is well-known throughout the country. It's not surprising for her to eat rice from X Province.

But because she was looking for cheaper options when purchasing, most of the soy sauce, vinegar, and other common condiments in her space were from local brands in the Western Market. These brands haven't gained nationwide fame yet, at least not in this supermarket.

In the early stages of the apocalypse, the government organized several community door-to-door visits to appease the public.

In her previous life, Jiang Muyun lived alone in X City. She either stayed in the school dormitory or went to centralized shelters. These things she only heard of and never witnessed personally. No one could guarantee that no outsiders could enter her home.

If someone were to come in and see a native resident of South City like her with a bunch of non-local brands that are not available in the area, especially something as common as soy sauce that can be bought downstairs, it would indeed be very abnormal.

Should she claim that she has a special affinity for West City and intentionally purchased these items online?

Careful and cautious by nature, Jiang Muyun continued to fill her shopping cart while mentally expanding her list of food items to purchase.

Fresh milk and yogurt would be good to stock up on, and it wouldn't hurt to have some powdered milk that's convenient to store and can be easily brought out in front of others.

Also, remember to buy eggs.

When Jiang Muyun had just been reborn in West City, her mind was filled with staple foods that could fill her stomach and meat dishes with familiar flavors. She completely forgot about vegetables, fruits, and eggs.

However, the prices for these items are more or less the same regardless of where she buys them. She can buy them later when she returns to South City.

There are also homemade sausages from the supermarket, which were Jiang Muyun's favorite when she was a child.

How about buying a set of sausage stuffing tools herself?

Jiang Muyun quite enjoys eating various types of sausages.

Some snacks should be bought as well. How can life be complete without some puffed snacks?

This item can be postponed for now. Once she has purchased all the essential items, she can decide whether to buy snacks based on the remaining budget.

"Yunyun?"

Jiang Muyun's gaze shifted away from the refrigerated display case; not far in front of her were a young man and woman pushing a small shopping cart with similar facial features.

Jiang Muyun immediately smiled and sweetly called out, "Brother Wu, Sister Wen!"

These two are longtime neighbors of Jiang Muyun's family. Their surname is Qin, and they live across the hall in apartment 1502.

The Qin family can be described as a family of loyalty and sacrifice. Both Grandfather Qin and Grandmother Qin were old comrades of Jiang Muyun's grandfather during their time serving in the military. Unfortunately, they suffered significant injuries when they were young, and their health never fully recovered. They passed away at a relatively young age.

A few years ago, the Qin family’s husband and wife sacrificed their lives while trying to save others, leaving behind only a pair of twin siblings who relied on each other for survival. They are the young man and woman standing in front of Jiang Muyun.

The older brother is called Qin Shiwu. He wears glasses and has a refined and handsome appearance. He studies clinical medicine and is currently a resident at the city hospital.

The younger sister is called Qin Shiwen. She used to be a high jump athlete but retired last year due to an injury. Currently, she works as a coach for the provincial team.

The two siblings, Qin Shiwu and Qin Shiwen, are eight years older than Jiang Muyun. Jiang Muyun has been playing with them since she was young. Even the farewell letter she wrote during her first depressed period had a copy for the siblings as well.

Of course, the matter ended with Qin Shiwen giving her a mental health lesson.

In the years that followed, Jiang Muyun was mercilessly ridiculed by Qin Shiwen for her farewell letter.

The siblings happened to have a rare day off together and decided to come to the supermarket for a stroll. They didn't expect to run into Jiang Muyun here.

Qin Shiwen approached and ruffled Jiang Muyun's head. "Aren't you supposed to be at school? Why are you back?"

Jiang Muyun unexpectedly didn't push away Qin Shiwen's hand.

She hugged Qin Shiwen tightly and buried herself in her neck, finding a comfortable spot. She murmured, "I decided to take a break from school. I'm a bit scared, and I don't want to leave home for now."

"It's okay. Since you're back, you can stay at home for a while and take a break. There's no rush to go back to school," Qin Shiwu reassured her, patting her back.

Jiang Muyun had always been a lively and cheerful person with a bold and intelligent personality. She excelled in her studies and was skilled at playing. Everyone in the neighborhood, from the grandparents to the younger siblings, liked her without exception.

This was the first time Qin Shiwen had seen her express her fear so openly. Thinking about her previous experiences, Qin Shiwen was filled with distress to the point of tears. She patted Jiang Muyun and said, "It's good that you're back. Come over to sister’s place sometime, and I'll fry some small fish for you to eat."

Jiang Muyun hugged Qin Shiwen tightly and didn't want to let go. Upon hearing her words, she raised her head and rested her chin on Qin Shiwen's shoulder, returning to her smiling face. "Then I want cumin, lots and lots of cumin."

Qin Shiwu laughed and replied, "No problem! This time, we'll make everything with cumin. I'll keep an eye on the pot for you, and as soon as it's ready, we'll sprinkle on the cumin seasoning."

Jiang Muyun smiled cheerfully and responded in agreement.

Upon hearing that, Qin Shiwen lifted her shoulder and directly tore Jiang Muyun off her, saying, "Stay away from me, you little brat."

Qin Shiwen, for some reason, has never liked the taste of cumin. She prefers spicy and numbing flavors instead.

In her opinion, fried food without spice is considered heresy!

But her brother and her next-door sister do not like to eat spicy food, so she can only enjoy her food alone every time.

Who would have thought that Jiang Muyun would be pushing her luck!

Jiang Muyun smiled mischievously. "Just a moment ago, you called me Yunyun, and now I'm suddenly a little brat. Sister Wen, am I worth just a bowl of small yellow croakers in your heart?"

Qin Shiwu ]tried to deflect, "Stop talking nonsense. How can you possibly be worth just a bowl of small yellow croakers in your sister's heart? It's obvious that you're only worth a pinch of chili flakes."

Then Qin Shiwu received a beating from his younger sister.

After the two siblings settled their dispute, Jiang Muyun decided to join them and go shopping together.

She needed to buy a new set of personal care products, as well as some fresh groceries. The large bottles of bottled water were also cost-effective, so she added them to her cart!

She also grabbed two big watermelons, a must-have for the summer. Jiang Muyun carried them with ease.

Crunchy watermelon is the best watermelon!

Including mosquito repellent lotion, Jiang Muyun didn't forget that either.

With a cart filled with miscellaneous items, the paper towels couldn't fit anymore, so Jiang Muyun temporarily borrowed the Qin siblings' cart as well.

On the way back home, the trio walked through the neighborhood. The Qin siblings and Jiang Muyun each had several large bags in their hands, which looked quite spectacular.

As they made their way back, it was the time when the elderly folks in the neighborhood took their walks to aid digestion. Along the way, they bumped into quite a few familiar faces.

After more than ten years, Jiang Muyun couldn't quite remember some of the neighbors she was less familiar with.

To avoid revealing any gaps in her memory, regardless of whether she knew them or not, whenever someone greeted her, Jiang Muyun would respond with a cheerful "Hello, Grandpa" or "Hello, Grandma."

Some of the neighbors who knew her grandfather couldn't help but ask a few questions when they saw Jiang Muyun. She simply explained that she wasn't feeling well and couldn't participate in the school's military training, so she decided to come back home and rest for a while.

When Jiang Muyun and her companions entered the elevator, they also encountered their neighbor, Aunt Wang, from the fourteenth floor.

Aunt Wang, seeing them carrying a bunch of things, became curious and started asking questions.

Jiang Muyun stuck to her story, saying that she thought she wouldn't be able to come back for a while, so she had thrown away many things at home, but now she had to buy them again.

Aunt Wang sighed and said, "You young people ah, isn't this wasting money? You've bought quite a lot; don't throw them away when you go back to school later."

As she spoke, she leaned over to take a look at what was inside the bags.

Before Qin Shiwen could say anything, Jiang Muyun directly handed a bag to Aunt Wang and said, "It just looks like a lot. They're mostly just items like toilet paper."

Aunt Wang was just looking for some gossip, so when Jiang Muyun opened the bag so readily, she glanced at it briefly and lost interest. She then started chatting with other neighbors about everyday matters.

Qin Shiwen quietly gave Jiang Muyun a thumbs-up.

A high one. Really high.

To say how bad Aunt Wang is, she’s not so bad.

She's just a little chatty, and she likes to pry about everything.

The younger generation, like Qin Shiwen, tends to value privacy and boundaries more, so they naturally don't enjoy chatting with Aunt Wang about these things.

Jiang Muyun gave Qin Shiwen a proud look in response.

In fact, if she didn't want people to feel that they were hoarding a lot of supplies, she wouldn't mind talking to Aunt Wang more.

In the ten years of the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun spent most of her time alone, which made her crave social interactions after being reborn. She could strike up a conversation with anyone and engage in even the most mundane topics with enthusiasm. Her social skills had improved by leaps and bounds.

When the elevator reached the fifteenth floor, they divided the bags among themselves. They made plans to have dinner at Qin's house the next evening, where they would enjoy the small yellow croakers. With her arms full of bags, Jiang Muyun finally entered her home.

When Jiang Muyun arrived home, the house had already been tidied up and cleaned. The freshly washed bed sheets and duvet covers were neatly folded and placed by the bed.

They were highly recommended by the siblings next door, and their skills are truly exceptional.

The two siblings next door are always busy; they are hardly ever at home during the day. Hiring a housekeeper is not cost-effective, and hiring temporary workers each time is troublesome. So they decided to purchase a package from this housekeeping company for regular deep cleaning sessions.

Even when 1503 first moved in, the house was cleaned by this company.

Satisfied, Jiang Muyun left a positive review for the cleaning company. Then she cleaned herself up, removing all the dirt and grime, until she looked as fresh as her clean home. She also made a long list of downloads on both of her computers. Finally, feeling relaxed and comfortable, she snuggled into her bed.

Cuddling under the blanket in a 16-degree air-conditioned room feels like heaven on Earth!

Tomorrow she has to stay at home, waiting for the door and window company to come and install the iron door. In the evening, she’ll be going to Qin's house for dinner, so she definitely won't be able to go out.

But time shouldn't be wasted, right?

Jiang Muyun opened a shopping app and started purchasing items with next-day delivery.

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Z's corner:

Well me and Yunyun are certainly different. Being depraved of social interactions (lockdown) didn't improve my social skills, I became a hermit instead |_-｡)

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        Chapter 31 Sweet Potato Vermicelli

When Lin Xiuqing came back and heard the commotion at the back door, she quickly came out. Her man was so unreliable, and she was genuinely worried.

As soon as she came out through the back door, she saw his disheveled appearance. Afraid that he might get angry and end up hitting the eldest nephew, she quickly spoke up, "Let me wash our son. You go wash yourself."

"You finally came back! I was about to be driven crazy!" Ye Yaodong stood up in frustration and directly took off his shirt to use it to dry his dripping wet hair.

Seeing that he wasn't getting angry or losing his temper, Lin Xiuqing felt relieved.

"Mom is already cooking noodles. Once you finish washing, you can go out and eat.”

"Got it, I'll wash my hair first. The rest of you, hurry up and finish washing, then clear out and leave a basin empty for me.”

The children giggled and playfully pushed each other as they entered the house, leaving only the youngest one, Ye Chengyang, sitting in the basin. As he became anxious, he immediately stood up.

"Brother~Brother~"

"You little copycat, always following the older siblings. Hurry up and wash so you can go in too.”

Ye Yaodong didn't need hot water either. He simply filled a bucket with well water and poured it into the basin. He stripped down to his shorts and splashed the water all over his body.

After spending two days at the beach, his face and neck were noticeably darker compared to his body. However, when compared to his older brothers, he still appeared relatively fair-skinned.

His two sons were also fair-skinned; they just got tanned as they grew older. In fact, his family members were not unattractive in terms of appearance, but they tended to be on the shorter side...

This is also a common flaw of most southerners!

Actually, it's because of the poor family conditions and lack of nutrition. He managed to reach a height of 1.8 meters largely due to the extra care from his grandmother. From childhood to adulthood, he never missed out on eating eggs. Whenever they slaughtered a chicken at home, there was always a chicken leg reserved just for him.

Back in the old days, when there were sheep herding in the brigade, his grandmother would secretly squeeze a bowl of sheep's milk for him. She would boil it with tea leaves and give it to him to drink. His older brothers, cousins, and siblings were all grown up by that time, so they could only watch him enjoy it. His younger sister, who was still breastfeeding, would occasionally get a taste as well.

As a result, he also underwent a genetic mutation and grew up to be the tallest among his family members. Among his friends, he was also the tallest.

These days, in their rural area, it's not common to find many people with a height of 1.8 meters or above.

After a while, apart from sweating a bit, he didn't get dirty. He didn't bother with using soap, just rinsed off casually, then went inside to grab a towel and wipe himself dry. He took off his shorts and went to the cupboard to find his clothes and pants.

To his surprise, when he opened the wardrobe, he suddenly remembered that he only had one set of summer clothes for changing, and he realized that he must have left them hanging outside without bringing them in.

"Squeak~"

The door was suddenly pushed open, and he panicked, quickly running to the side of the bed to grab a bedsheet and wrap it around his lower body. "I thought it was someone else. Why didn't you knock before coming in?"

“Daddy ~ shy shy ~ shy face ~"

"Get out! You're standing here with your bare bottom, and you have the audacity to make fun of me!"

Lin Xiuqing glanced at the shorts thrown on the chair and said, "Why should I knock on the door when I'm entering my own room? You’re not embarrassed to stand there all naked without even wearing pants."

"I was just about to look for them, and then you came in. You said there were only two sets, and they're all outside drying. What do you expect me to wear? Besides, you've seen it all before, so there's nothing for me to be embarrassed about," Ye Yaodong said with a mischievous grin as he leaned in next to her, winking.

"Don't play around. There are only two sets of clothes, but there are 4 pairs of shorts, not in the wardrobe, but in the drawer," she said, pushing him away with annoyance. She placed the child on the bed and went to the drawer to fetch a pair of shorts for him, throwing them into his arms. "Hurry up and put them on. I'll go outside and get you some new clothes and pants."

"Your ears are all red. Do you think I don't see? We've been married for several years, what's there to be shy about?"

"You shameless..." Lin Xiuqing turned her head and glared at him, then closed the door.

He happily walked to the side of the bed with the shorts in his hand, ready to change, but noticed that his youngest son was leaning on the railing of the bed, watching him.

"What are you looking at? When you grow up, you'll have the same assets as your old man."

After saying that, he lifted the mosquito net and swung the bed sheet directly onto Ye Chengyang, completely covering him.

"Ahaha~ Daddy~"

"Bang~"

The sound of his head hitting the bed board was followed by loud crying, and Ye Yaodong quickly put on his shorts and leaned over, extending his head to look, "You silly fool!”

At this moment, Lin Xiuqing also came in holding clothes and asked, "Why is he crying again?"

She hurried over and saw that her youngest son was completely wrapped in the bedsheets, struggling and kicking, unable to free himself while calling for his mother. She cast an annoyed glance at Ye Yaodong.

"Already this old and you’re still bullying him? Mom finished cooking the noodles already. Hurry up, get dressed, and come out to eat.”

Ye Yaodong touched his nose. He had only thrown it casually, just playing around with his youngest son.

Listening to her comforting the child, he quickly put on his clothes. His stomach was rumbling with hunger.

For lunch, they had sweet potato vermicelli. They ground their own sweet potatoes into a paste, which was then made into sweet potato starch and stored. When they wanted to eat it, they would scoop a couple of bowls, add water and stir it evenly. They would then take a small amount and swirl it in a pan, similar to making pancakes. After both sides were cooked, they would take it out and cut it into strips, repeating the process several times.

They also added some side dishes, and they made a soup with the sand clams they dug yesterday. It was incredibly delicious.

Yaodong, on his own, devoured a large bowl of it. This dish only required sweet potatoes and labor, and they could make it at home without spending money. They grew a lot of sweet potatoes every year and made plenty of sweet potato starch, so they could have it whenever they wanted.

When he finished eating, Mother Ye was still making vermicelli. There were a lot of people in the house, so it couldn't be helped.

"I'm leaving, you don't need to cook my dinner tonight."

"No peace and quiet even for a moment. Just eat and then leave without a care. Acting like a child, haven't you grown up yet?"

"I've been busy doing work for most of the day, haven't I? And there's nothing urgent now, right? I promise I'll come back early tonight. Mom, please don't lock the door.”

After he finished speaking, he was about to slip away but was stopped by Mother Ye. "Wait, when we came back, we noticed that the wind was picking up, and the waves were getting a bit rough. Your father and the others will probably be back soon. Don't wander around aimlessly. Help them unload at the dock in another hour.”

Mother Ye also noticed that he had been a bit more diligent these past few days, which is why she thought of asking him to help out.

"Where's Ah Hua?" He was looking forward to finishing the household chores so that he could go and spend time with his friends.

"The old lady said he had lunch and went to work in the fields after sprinkling plant ash in the vegetable garden. He shouldn't be back so soon. Not everyone has as much free time as you do, you know?"

"Ah, stop scolding me, stop scolding me. Didn't I work hard with you all day today? In another hour, I'll definitely go to the dock and wait to help unload the goods.”

"Remember, if you don't go, don't bother coming back tonight.”

"Don't worry, I’ll remember."

Even if he didn't come back, he had plenty of places to sleep. But he was definitely going to help. Yesterday, they caught a lot of big yellow croakers with the fishing net. Who knew what they would be able to catch today?

It's been too long, and there weren't any special goods, so he couldn't recall the specifics.

If possible, he also wanted to have his own boat, relying on the mountains and the sea for food.

(end of this chapter)

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I hope Yangyang didn't get brain damage ﾍ(;´o｀)ﾍ

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