I had lunch with everyone at Feng Baoan's shop.
Feng Haidong didn't let everyone drink too much, after all, there were still many things to do at the store in the afternoon.
After the meal, Feng Haidong did not go back to the shop with Feng Baoan and the others, but went directly to his parents' house.
When Feng Haidong entered the house, he saw his father tending to the flowerbeds in the courtyard.
Seeing Feng Haidong enter, his father said with a smile, "You've come back after a good meal?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong realized that the news of him inviting Feng Baoan and the others to a restaurant must have already reached his parents' ears.
After all, the town wasn't very big, and most of the people in the town knew Feng Haidong's parents.
So it wasn't surprising at all that the news had reached his parents.
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Dad, I'm just trying to build a relationship with Uncle Bao'an and his family. In the future, I'll still be relying on Uncle Bao'an and his family to help with the supply of goods for my two stores."
The father said, "You really should treat Feng Baoan to a meal. He has helped you a lot, and the villagers are willing to work for you. Baoan did a lot of talking behind the scenes."
As the father was speaking, the mother came out of the house.
“You old man, all you think about is not letting others suffer losses. Feng Baoan and the villagers work with Haidong, do you think Haidong has wronged them?”
Last year, which of them didn't have a good Spring Festival?
Upon hearing this, the father frowned immediately: "Haidong has started his own business and is capable of helping everyone in the village, so we should help him more. Besides, now that Haidong is working with everyone, it's a win-win situation. Doesn't Haidong also rely on the villagers to catch crayfish for him?"
The mother said, "Didn't Haidong also give them money? They weren't treated unfairly, were they?"
Seeing his parents arguing, Feng Haidong quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Mom and Dad, please don't argue. Actually, the villagers and I really need each other. I need the village to help me catch crayfish and raise crayfish and fish. Then, after I buy what the village raises, it can bring better sales channels to the village. This is a win-win situation."
The father said, "That's right, that's a great complement."
Feng Haidong continued, "This time we invited Uncle Bao'an mainly to invite the people from his shop, because the demand for crayfish will be quite high in the future, and it may not be enough to just catch them. We need to get everyone in the village to raise them like my brother-in-law does."
After hearing this, his mother said, "Haidong, you should think carefully before you raise them. Don't let everyone lose money because of you."
Feng Haidong understood his mother's meaning. She was worried that if he lost money in the end, the villagers' attitude towards him would change, and they would no longer support him.
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Mom, don't worry, I must have found a market before I let everyone start raising them."
The father said, "Actually, Haidong has advantages in letting the village engage in aquaculture. After all, with someone like Xiao Liang who understands the technology, it will be more reliable to raise livestock."
My mother said, "If we raise them all, what if we can't sell them? Wouldn't we lose money?"
Before the father and son could speak, the mother continued, "Country folks, if they can't sell the goods and lose money, they'll definitely come after you, Feng Haidong."
Feng Haidong understood this as well. He said very seriously, "Mom, I've thought about this. This year, I will help the village find a sales channel. In the future, I will buy a batch every year, and let the village sell the rest themselves. This way, the villagers can earn more money and won't be too dependent on me."
The father, puzzled, asked, "You're letting the villagers sell them themselves? What about the shrimp for your own shop?"
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Dad, have you forgotten about my brother-in-law?"
The father suddenly realized: "Yes, and Jianxing's side too, that's fine. Let the villagers raise their own and sell them themselves, so they won't have to rely on you all the time."
The mother also said, "That's right. We can't let them always depend on you. Some people know you earn more outside, and they might have some thoughts about it. So, let them sell it themselves. Anyway, whether they sell a lot or a little, it's up to them, and no one will complain."
Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Let's do as my mother says."
The mother then smiled, clearly pleased that her son had obeyed.
"Alright, you reek of alcohol. Go inside and get some water, then go take a nap."
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Okay, Mom and Dad, I'll go in first."
The father said, "Go on, go on, go get some sleep, we'll talk again when you're awake."
Watching Feng Haidong go into the house.
Feng Chungu said to her husband, "You're just too talkative. Don't say those things in front of Haidong anymore. He needs the villagers' help now. We can't let him ruin his relationship with the villagers."
Liu Guifang said, "You just don't want the villagers to suffer, but you can't just watch Si'er suffer, can you?"
Feng Chungu said, "How could Haidong suffer a loss? His business is booming now. Since he has made money, it is only right for him to give back to his fellow villagers. After all, Haidong also needs their supply now."
Liu Guifang said, "Alright, alright, Haidong hasn't let them suffer any losses, has it?"
Feng Chungu said, "Haidong is clear about this matter. He may not be as tactful as Haiwen, but he is a very perceptive child. So once he starts doing something, he can always consider everything thoroughly and do his best to do it well."
Liu Guifang said, "Now, I just hope that Haidong can pay off the loan as soon as possible and run the restaurant well in the future, so that there won't be any more trouble."
Feng Chungu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I think Haidong is ready. He should be able to pay off the loan this year because he has more plans."
Liu Guifang asked, "What other plans are there?"
Feng Chungu said, "Didn't he want to take Fanfan to the provincial capital to study in middle school? I'm afraid he will definitely have to do more next, not only to make money, but also to do more for the family."
Liu Guifang said, "Let Fanfan go to junior high school in the provincial capital? That's not bad. I've heard that the teaching in the provincial capital is better than here."
Feng Chungu said, "It's not a question of whether the teaching is good or bad, but that going to the provincial capital can broaden the children's horizons. The times are developing too fast these days. Children can't just stay at home. They will not amount to anything if they do that. They still need to go out and see more of the world. Only by broadening their horizons can they have greater development."
Liu Guifang thought for a moment and said, "It's good for Haidong and his family to go to the provincial capital. Dazhen and her two sisters are there and can help Haidong."
Feng Chungu said, "That's true. With your three nieces around, Haidong can have a much easier time."
Feng Haidong lay in the house, listening to his parents' conversation in the yard outside.
He felt especially proud when he heard his father's affirmation.
At that moment, Feng Haidong seemed to understand why his son always wanted his approval.
I suppose every son wants to be affirmed by his father.
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