He even bought more than a dozen small statues of Chairman Mao, as well as many terracotta warriors, Great Wall figurines, and small ceramic panda figurines.

A whole table was piled high with all sorts of things, and everyone could choose whatever they wanted.

Yu Yang then mysteriously handed Aunt Guo an exquisite red velvet jewelry box.

"Grandma, this is a jade bracelet I bought especially for you. It's so beautiful!"

Chen Hong laughed as soon as she saw it; Yu Yang had been tricked into buying a fake jade bracelet.

It only cost 150 yuan, but it's not real jade at all!

What an innocent child!

He really liked it when he saw it, and Chen Hong didn't discourage him, letting him buy it.

Aunt Guo took it out and was deeply moved. She realized that she hadn't spoiled the child for nothing.

"This jade bracelet is so beautiful, the color is so green, it's so pleasing to the eye!"

Neither your great-uncle nor your Uncle Guoqing thought to buy me a bracelet; they're not as thoughtful as Yu Yang.

When I get old, put this bracelet in my urn so I can wear it even in the afterlife!

Yu Yang quickly stopped her: "Grandma, that won't do. This jade bracelet only cost 150 yuan. My mom said it's fake."

If you like it, just take it with you and play with it. When I grow up, I'll save up and buy you a real one, and then you can put it in your urn.”

Everyone burst into laughter: "You two, young and old, are hilarious! How could you talk about something so far in the future? It'll be twenty or thirty years before you get your ashes into an urn!"

Chatting and laughing, everyone picked out their favorite gifts and then went back to doing their own things.

The vegetables needed for the evening must be picked from the vegetable garden, which also needs weeding and watering – all part of the daily management.

Chen Hong was also preparing to take Yu Yang home; she had to go to the city in the afternoon.

The village chief stopped Chen Hong: "Chen Hong, wait a moment before you leave. There's something I want to discuss with you."

"Uncle, what's wrong? Just tell me!"

"Your Uncle Erhu and I wanted to buy your sampan. Now that we have the money, we can't keep using your boat for free."

Chen Hong waved her hand, "Uncle, why are you being so formal with me?"

If you have any money, save it for spending money. I won't sell you that sampan.

Perfect timing! I'm going to the shipbuilding company this afternoon to have my fishing boat repaired and maintained, and I'll also get the sampan modified and repaired at the same time.

In the future, the small hotel can be used to take tourists fishing in the nearshore waters, to see the sea, and to take photos, which can also increase income.

I also have a share in the hotel, so why would I let you two old folks pay for the boat?

Besides, even when there are no tourists on the boats and fishing is not prohibited, we can still cast nets to catch fish to supply our hotel restaurant.

You guys shouldn't always feel like you're taking advantage of me. I'm young and I have a fishing boat to go out to sea.

One trip to sea earns enough for my daughter and me to live on for several years. The fact that you can help me take care of the house and the child is a huge help.

"We offered you money, but you and your aunt wouldn't take it. That's fine; you're more at ease spending money you earned yourself!"

After hearing Chen Hong's words, the village chief had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Our families have all benefited from your kindness. Even our own children haven't been as fortunate as you!"

Chen Hong smiled shyly and said, "Uncle, that's making us sound too distant."

You've been so good to me and Yu Yang, and we've treated you like family.

Let's put ourselves in each other's shoes and make things better for both of us. To be honest, if it weren't for Yujia Village and kind people like you, I would have taken Yu Yang straight back to Jinan after the divorce.

If we all work together towards a common goal, our lives will definitely get better and better.

"In a few years, when the village has developed better, maybe all the young people will come back. They can earn money at home, so who would want to leave their hometown?"

The village chief nodded repeatedly: "You young people are really farsighted. Tourism has taken off this year by the sea, and many people in the village have made money."

The Taobao store in the village has been opened, and now it can receive about ten or eight orders a day.

Although it's not much, it's a good start, and everyone has already discussed it.

"As long as our products are good, we'll definitely have repeat customers. If business is good, the villagers' lives will get better and better."

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong's eyes lit up: "Really? The Taobao store already has orders? That's great news!"

Have those college students go to the dock more often to take photos of fishing boats returning to port and fresh fish being brought ashore.

"Take plenty of photos of the seascape too. Tell them not to be lazy; many people in inland areas have never seen the sea. Good photos of these will attract more customers."

The village chief nodded repeatedly, "You're right. This is nothing special for us living by the sea, but people inland have never seen it before, so they're bound to be curious!"

"Oh dear, look at my head! I forgot to tell you, the fish fry breeding company wants you to come over when you have some free time. They say they need to discuss something with you."

"Okay, I understand. I'll go there this afternoon."

Chen Hong led Yu Yang home and discussed with him, "Xiao Bao, I'm going to the city this afternoon. Do you want to stay home and play, or come with me?"

Yu Yang stroked Black Tiger's head and said, "Mom, go and do what you need to do."

I've been home alone playing with Black Tiger and Glasses for several days now, so I need to train them a bit more.

Chen Hong went to the storage room and moved some snacks and fruit, then drove to the city.

I first went to a photo studio to develop the photos, but they wouldn't develop them on-site; they said they'd work that night and the photos wouldn't be ready until tomorrow.

Chen Hong left the film and paid the deposit. She went directly to the shipyard.

It's all arranged with Geng Dazhi; repairs on the Xinsheng and the sampan can begin this afternoon. The shipyard has already reserved a berth for them.

Chen Hong left Geng Dazhi a box of fruit and a box of Beijing-style pastries before heading to the fish fry breeding company.

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