In fact, everyone's numbers are decreasing day by day, but no one can understand why Ye Cheng's numbers are increasing day by day.
Their inability to understand wouldn't stop Ye Cheng from selling his goods.
"Gentlemen, what's the price today? Give us your quotes," Ye Cheng called out.
"Those weighing more than half a jin are 30 yuan per jin, those weighing between four liang and half a jin are 25 yuan per jin, those weighing less than four liang are 18 yuan per jin, and those with yellow spots are 20% more expensive," one of the shopkeepers shouted.
Damn, the price dropped really fast.
Based on past prices for swimming crabs, the final price may drop by about 5 yuan before stabilizing. To put it simply, this week is for those trying it out, and affordable prices will be the main driver of consumption.
With the price transparent, and such a large quantity of shrimp, no one could eat it all at once. In the end, Mr. He, Mr. Lin, Mr. Zhou, and Mr. Gao finished the whole thing.
There were few large ones in this batch; most were under half a pound, plus some miscellaneous fish. In the end, they sold for a total of 122,000.
There are fewer items than yesterday. There's nothing we can do about it; although there are more items available, the prices are coming down.
However, the 120,000 yuan still excited the people at the dock.
Everyone knows that Ye Cheng bought the boat for 300,000, then spent 120,000 yesterday and another 120,000 today. He has already recouped more than 200,000 in one go. Although the cost has to be deducted, it is just a drop in the ocean compared to the profit.
Ye Cheng was a little worried about how to divide the more than 120,000.
There were 4 people yesterday, and 6 people today. It definitely won't work if each person pays 10,000.
Han Xiaotao nervously rubbed her hands behind her back, wondering how much money Ye Cheng was willing to give.
Ye Cheng had agreed before boarding the ship that the wage would be 500.
If Ye Cheng only gives 500, that's perfectly fine, since that was already agreed upon.
Everything depends on how Ye Cheng divides the spoils.
Duan Chunsheng is now at a loss for words. Yesterday they were all very familiar with each other, and now there's Aunt Qian and Han Xiaotao too. If he says too high a price, it won't be good; if he says too low a price, he's afraid they'll be unhappy.
After thinking for a long time, Ye Cheng finally addressed everyone.
"So, since there were fewer of us yesterday, everyone got a bigger share. Today, since there are more of us and the money is about the same, everyone will get a smaller share."
The group remained silent; this was not the time to speak.
“Brother,” Xiao Hu suddenly spoke up, “Brother, I’m just like everyone else, don’t be special.”
"Damn, you've come to terms with it." Ye Cheng chuckled. It didn't really matter how many brothers there were. Xiao Hu probably sensed his predicament, which was why he said that.
"Tch." Ye Cheng successfully earned a middle finger from Xiao Hu.
"So, Xiao Hu and Uncle Duan will help with navigating the boat and setting the nets. They'll each get 8,000. Aunt Zhang, Aunt Qian, and Sister-in-law Han, you'll each get 6,000. Do you have any objections?"
Upon hearing the amount of 6,000 yuan, Aunt Qian and Han Xiaotao immediately burst into laughter, unable to suppress their smiles.
"Well... isn't that too much for Ah Cheng?" Aunt Qian said a little embarrassed.
Han Xiaotao wanted to speak, but she was a little embarrassed and didn't say anything.
"Then Aunt Qian, you're short 1000?" Ye Cheng joked.
"Pah! You owe me 1000, I'm going to find your sister-in-law." Aunt Qian immediately pretended to jump up, making everyone burst into laughter.
"Alright, alright, anyway, there will definitely be fewer swimming crabs later. When there's money to be made, let's all make some together. Don't blame me when there's less money later."
This time, a total of 10,000 yuan was distributed, and Ye Cheng took out another 10,000 yuan for Xiao Hu to use for gas repairs, which was also a way of subsidizing him.
In this calculation, Ye Cheng himself gained the yuan.
So far, Ye Cheng has checked the system.
Points: 9500
Deposits: 236,000; Foreign debt: 30,000; Mortgage: 300,000
I have so much money I can't possibly spend it all, I just can't! Sigh.
On the way back to the village, Han Xiaotao looked exhausted, but she kept glancing at Ye Cheng with endless entanglement in her eyes.
She was a widow, and Chen Jinhai originally wanted to marry her off to the Chen family, but she refused because Chen Jinhai only introduced her to bachelors in their forties.
She didn't say she loved her deceased ex-husband that much, but she felt it wasn't worth it. If there were a good man who was willing to accept her child, she would be willing to remarry.
Ye Cheng is a good candidate, young and rich, but she is a widow, so he definitely won't marry her.
Moreover, since I was so proactive last night, Ye Cheng will definitely think of me as that kind of woman.
Han Xiaotao felt a little regretful.
I shouldn't have acted so impulsively. I just heard about the 10,000 yuan yesterday, and I'm really terrified of being poor.
No, I can't do this, I can't do this.
She was a widow, and if she lost her reputation, her life would be even more miserable, and her children would be ashamed to face her.
With this 6,000 yuan, I should be able to hold on for a while longer.
Thinking about this, Han Xiaotao felt somewhat relieved that nothing had happened last night.
However, upon further reflection, Han Xiaotao felt a little unwilling. If something had happened last night, could she have latched onto Ye Cheng, this powerful figure, and at least never have to worry about food and clothing again?
As for her status, she glanced at Widow Zhang, who didn't seem to care. So why should she care?
Ye Cheng was unaware that he had been labeled a widow enthusiast. Although he had acted impulsively last night, it was just instinct.
Ahem, that was not my intention.
Han Xiaotao had been struggling with the past the whole way, but only now did she begin to understand.
It turns out that it wasn't that she herself upheld the virtues of womanhood, but rather that poverty upheld them.
After returning, Ye Cheng still allowed them to freely disclose their income for the day, especially the wages they received individually.
He refused to believe that the Chen family wouldn't take the bait.
...
Han Xiaotao was awakened by a loud knocking on the door around noon.
"Who is it?" She got up groggily, opened the door and saw Chen Jinhai with Chen Jinli.
"Village Chief, Uncle Jinli, you're here! Come in and sit down." Han Xiaotao quickly straightened her clothes. Every time she accidentally revealed something, Chen Jinhai would scold her and tell her to be a virtuous woman.
However, this time Chen Jinhai didn't have a stern face; instead, he spoke in a gentle tone.
"We won't go in; we just came to ask you something."
"Oh, village chief, please ask," Han Xiaotao said timidly.
"You went out to sea with Ye Cheng yesterday?" Chen Jinhai asked casually.
Han Xiaotao's heart skipped a beat, unsure how to answer.
She knew about the relationship between the Chen family and the Ye family.
He was still a member of the Chen family, and he was going out to sea to fish for Ye Cheng. He guessed that Ye Cheng was here to teach him a lesson.
No, could it be that someone found out what I did to Ye Cheng yesterday?
Thinking of this, her legs went weak.
If this gets out, I'm doomed.
She lowered her head and spoke softly and indistinctly.
"Uncle, the child hasn't eaten meat in a long time. I had no choice but to go on the boat to do some work and earn some living expenses."
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