"Going back early? Did something happen?"
Fu Wan was astonished. According to the procedure, Jiang Wanghai was supposed to teach here for a month.
It's only been a week, and he's already leaving. After spending time together, Fu Wan knows Jiang Wanghai isn't unreliable, so she knows something must have happened.
"Well, I won't lie to you. My mother's health isn't very good, and now that the weather's cold, she can't stand it anymore."
My wife called this morning and told me to come home and visit when I have time, as she's overwhelmed with work at the hospital all by herself.
"It's that serious? You should go right away!"
Fu Wan immediately stood up. "How about I drive you there in my tricycle?"
Jiang Wanghai waved his hand, "It's alright, I've already asked someone to buy a train ticket for tomorrow morning. If you hadn't come by now, I would have had to come looking for you."
He was also a little helpless. To be honest, of all the time he had been doing aquaculture training, the Fujia Village stop left the deepest impression on him.
Not only did the contractors cooperate unconditionally, but there were also quite a few people who came to listen to the lectures every day.
Besides Fu Jian and Fang Min, whom Fu Wan invited, there were also many villagers who wanted to learn about animal husbandry.
Moreover, Fu Jian and Fang Min are both studious and intelligent young people. They can understand things immediately after he explains them.
Fortunately, there wasn't much left to say. He had already organized all the materials, and Fu Jian and the others could take a look and make some improvements.
"Comrade Xiao Fu, please take this notebook back with you. I know you're busy, so you don't need to deliver it tomorrow morning."
I'm quite happy here. Next spring, we'll start raising livestock together again.
Fu Wan took the notebook. "I'll still give it to you tomorrow, but it's not entirely a gift."
I'm going to the county town to buy some things tomorrow, so it would be perfect if you came with us.
Jiang Wanghai didn't believe the coincidence, but he couldn't argue with Fu Wan, so he could only nod in agreement.
"Okay, then I'll come to your house tomorrow morning after breakfast."
"Don't bother with dinner, just come to my house for a meal."
Jiang Wanghai was also helpless; the villagers of Fujia Village were all incredibly enthusiastic.
During the time he was lecturing, there would occasionally be extra eggs or candies on the table. When asked who put them there, everyone said they didn't know.
In fact, no one came empty-handed.
After taking the notebook home, Fu Wan thought for a moment and then took out an envelope from the box.
Jiang Wanghai's mother is probably quite old, and I haven't had time to visit her. It just so happens that I can take some money with me when Jiang Wanghai leaves tomorrow.
It's also a token of my own goodwill.
In fact, Fu Wan had a little ulterior motive: she wanted Jiang Wanghai to have a better impression of Fu Family Village so that he would contribute more to her farm next spring.
This way, she can feel much more at ease about the farm.
During dinner, Fu Wan brought up the matter of going to the county town the next day.
"The weather has been nice these past few days, and the name sprayed on the boat should be almost dry by now. I plan to go to the county town to buy some supplies first thing tomorrow morning, and then prepare to set sail the day after tomorrow."
Boss Fu had no objection to the schedule, only instructing, "Buy two more trawl nets and keep them on the boat as spares."
"I know that."
Not only trawls, but also hand-cast nets and extension fishing, Fu Wan plans to prepare several sets of each.
Upon hearing that they were going to sail far out to sea, Ye Xiaocui immediately frowned again.
"What about the baby?"
It's not good to leave someone at home; Fu Ling and the others always have to go home at night.
"We want to go out to sea too!"
Fu Ling raised her hand high, but Fu Wan pressed it down again.
"I can't take you with me on this voyage because it's not going to be just a day or two."
The children can play in the cabin for one night, but if they are away for several days, and there are no entertainment facilities on board, not to mention the children, even the adults will feel bored.
"Mom, why don't you stay home? I'll talk to Anning or Bai Qianzhou about the children's schooling later. You just need to take care of their breakfast and dinner."
If he's gone for more than a week, and no one's home, it's not appropriate to have Fu San come over every day with Wangcai and the rabbit.
Ye Xiaocui had been thinking about the animals she was raising, so when Fu Wan asked her to stay, she had no objections.
"Alright, then I'll stay. You all keep track of the time at sea and come back early."
Fu Wan nodded in agreement, and Ye Xiaocui ran to check the calendar again, "Go shopping first thing tomorrow morning, and then you guys go to the Mazu Temple to pray. Don't forget to donate the money you made from the new ship last time as incense money."
The Mazu Temple wasn't far away; it was only a ten-minute drive by tricycle, so Fu Wan readily agreed.
After dinner, she simply made a list. There were quite a few things she needed to buy tomorrow, and she also needed to bring enough money.
Before he knew it, it was the next morning. Jiang Wanghai packed his things early and didn't come to Fu Lao's house empty-handed. He went to the dock and bought a big bag of steamed buns and fried dough sticks.
Since Fu Wan had already bought it, she didn't stand on ceremony with Jiang Wanghai and simply added two more ten-yuan bills to the envelope.
After sending the two children to school, Fu Ming rode his tricycle with Fu Wan and the others towards the county town.
The people going to the county town this time are all going out to sea. Boss Fu, Fu Ming, Fu Liang, and Fu Wan are all there. Ye Jianguo and the others are coming today; they should arrive after Fu Wan goes back.
It hadn't rained lately, so the roads were easier to travel on. Plus, Fu Ming had improved his driving skills recently, so their car arrived at the county bus station in less than an hour.
Fu Wan handed the luggage bag to Jiang Wanghai, "Uncle Jiang, I won't see you in. You must come again next spring."
Jiang Wanghai nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I will definitely come."
After saying goodbye to Fu Wan and the others, Jiang Wanghai turned and entered the waiting hall.
He took out his water bottle from his bag to get a drink, but unexpectedly pulled out an envelope instead.
Upon opening the small opening, one finds a stack of ten-yuan bills.
Judging by its thickness, there are at least twenty sheets.
He hurriedly picked up his luggage and chased after it, but there was no sign of the tricycle at the door.
After seeing Jiang Wanghai off, Fu Wan and the others went directly to the Mazu Temple.
Following Ye Xiaocui's instructions, the group offered incense and donated money before heading to the place that sold fishing nets.
Both trawl nets and hand-cast nets are not cheap, and Fu Wan ordered three of each, which made the shop owner so happy that he grinned from ear to ear.
After purchasing the equipment needed for their voyage, they went to the supply and marketing cooperative.
After being at sea for so long, they needed to buy rice, flour, condiments, and other miscellaneous food. When it came time to pay the bill, Fu Wan even took two more rice cookers.
After visiting the supply and marketing cooperative, she dragged Fu Ming and Fu Laoda to the Friendship Store next door. To Fu Wan's surprise, she actually found an induction cooker there.
With an induction cooker, there's no need for coal anymore, making cooking on board much more convenient.
However, induction cookers were not cheap at that time. Fu Wan spent more than 300 yuan to buy two Shangpengtang induction cookers.
Judging from the manufacturer, it was produced in Taiwan.
After making their purchases, the group packed up and headed home. However, Ye Jianguo and his son were also heading to Fu Lao's house. They were riding their bicycles with a sack of pork on the back seat!
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