After packing and sealing everything, I suddenly remembered that Hou Lin was squeezing onto the train with one hand and had to transfer trains, so it was really inconvenient for him to carry so much stuff.

So Chen Hong called the courier company, who was still accepting orders today and scheduled a pickup for noon. Chen Hong then notified Hou Lin.

Put the seafood I gave him in the freezer to freeze quickly, and then put some sealed ice packs in it when the courier comes to pick it up. At this temperature, it will arrive home in two days without any problems.

At noon, after seeing the deliveryman off, Chen Hong invited Hou Lin to have a farewell meal together.

Just then, Yu Yang also returned from the New Year's market. After quickly finishing lunch, he got into the car with his mother and they went to the city to send Hou Lin off.

Chen Hong left Hou Lin with only a large backpack containing his change of clothes; she sent the rest of his New Year's goods by express delivery.

I should arrive at Hou Lin's house by tomorrow afternoon at the latest, which will definitely not delay his family's New Year's celebrations.

Chen Hong drove her car, loaded with styrofoam boxes, carrying Hou Lin and Yu Yang straight to the city's train station. Hou Lin's train was at 2:10, so the mother and daughter took him to catch his train first.

On the road, the snow was slippery and wet after being run over by cars. Chen Hong was glad that she hadn't gone through the trouble of adding snow chains to the wheels at noon.

Otherwise, even on the highway, one would have to be as careful as other vehicles and dare not accelerate.

Having overtaken many cars along the way, Yu Yang looked out the window at the cars that kept skidding and swerving, and couldn't help but sigh.

"What a waste of such a good market day! Mom, this is what it means to walk on thin ice!"

The roads were difficult to walk on due to the snow, and there were far fewer people at this year's market than last year!

There are too few people, it's not lively at all, and it doesn't have the festive atmosphere of Chinese New Year! It's not fun at all.

Grandma Guo said that the bad weather has also delayed everyone from selling vegetables. They should have started selling vegetables from the greenhouse a few days ago.

The vegetables in everyone's little greenhouses are growing exceptionally well this year. A few days ago, before it snowed, Grandpa Village Chief picked some celery and rapeseed and stir-fried them; they tasted even better than in spring!

Hou Lin patted Yu Yang's head and said with a smile, "You little guy are really good at worrying. There are adults to handle these things!"

If it's sunny today and the weather doesn't change tomorrow, we can harvest vegetables again. Your Uncle Feng has already found a market; we can sell some before the New Year, and the price won't be low.”

The three of them laughed together, and Yu Yang said embarrassedly, "I was just worried because I saw that there were still a lot of vegetables left to sell."

Afraid of making her son laugh too hard, Chen Hong quickly changed the subject, "Brother Hou, after the New Year, everyone is planning to lease a piece of sea for aquaculture."

Didn't you say you'd saved up some money? Why don't you invest in something? Money can't be saved, it has to be earned!

I'm telling you, if you work with the team, you definitely won't lose out. We have the manpower and the skills; next year is sure to be another bumper year.”

Hou Lin was quite interested in making money, and his comrades were relieved that he was living a good life.

There are other veterans who are facing even greater difficulties than I am. If I have the ability, I can also do my part to help others.

But after thinking it over again, I realized that I had always received help from everyone since I came to Yujia Village. It wouldn't be right for me to get involved in their money-making business.

Soldiers are straightforward and say what they think: "Chen Hong, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"When I came to Yujia Village, everyone treated me very well. The village chief and the others finally found a way to make money, and I, an outsider, shouldn't be thinking of getting involved."

Chen Hong: "What's the big deal? You're not stealing anyone's money. Actually, bringing you in as a shareholder is a win-win situation for everyone."

You arrived late and don't know the situation in the village. There are risks involved in marine aquaculture.

Our village tried it more than ten years ago, but we didn't have enough capital, technology, or money to buy equipment.

They had little ability to withstand risks and all their investments failed. Ordinary people lost money and were afraid to invest again.

Look at other villages, almost all of them have people engaged in marine aquaculture. If done well, this industry can be quite profitable.

In the past two years, many people have made money. Other villages have been doing quite well with their seawater contracting business. There aren't enough resources to go around, so some people have their eyes on Yujia Village.

The village has a considerable area of ​​near-shore land; if the villagers don't step up and contract it out, wouldn't that be a waste of resources?

Let alone the village, even the town or county would definitely not allow it. This autumn, both Brother Yusheng and Brother Yuyong returned.

Going out to work doesn't earn much money; you suffer hardships and are looked down upon.

Since everyone was working at the hotel and we didn't have enough people, we discussed it and decided that I would invest the money, and the village chief and the others would provide the manpower. We would also lease a piece of seawater for marine aquaculture.

If you also invest some money, it won't bother anyone; on the contrary, it can set a good example.

Relying solely on labor for income only yields a small portion. If we make money, it can encourage everyone to invest and expand the area of ​​seawater in the village.

Believe it or not, in another ten or eight years, even if we quit, people will fight tooth and nail to sublet the breeding area.

I figured that the sea area and the land should be similar. In a few years, there will definitely be people scrambling to contract it. Whoever makes the first move and takes it will definitely make a fortune.

If we act now, before others realize it, we can gain the upper hand.

The timing is perfect for you to join now. Otherwise, as an outsider, you wouldn't be qualified to contract the village's ocean.

Hou Lin listened thoughtfully. He was a poor soldier from a rural background who joined the army after graduating from high school.

I learned all sorts of killer skills in the army, but I had no experience in doing business.

However, he had also heard that Zhou Yi was better than them, and that he could earn a lot of dividends every year by investing in his childhood friend's business.

When his comrades were in trouble, Zhou Yi often helped them out.

He's retired now and can't contribute to the country anymore. But he's living his life well and, if he has the means, he can help other comrades who are struggling.

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