"We're not very close. Shanlong just helped them out a little last time. Those fruits belong to his aunt, and he happened to run into her last time and bought some."
Sun Yunmei was delighted, "That young man is quite good-looking, with delicate features, but I wonder if he's married."
Her family is also quite well-off. She received a good education from a young age, is beautiful, and most importantly, is blessed by the Goddess of the Sea, so she is lucky and can make money.
She didn't feel that she was unworthy of Xie Jun'an in any way; on the contrary, Xie Jun'an was marrying above his station.
Mingjing understood Sun Yunmei's thoughts and said with a dry laugh, "Mom, don't overthink it. Keep this money safe. When you have time, go to town and see if there are any bricklayers who can come and fix things up at home."
Sun Yunmei took the money and said, "When are you going to the city? The last typhoon was too strong. I'm worried that if another one comes, all the money at home will be blown away."
"Wait and see, Mom. School is about to start, and I want to send Mingyue to school."
"Reading?" Mingyue's eyes lit up.
She was in junior high school when her family was too poor to support Mingliang's high school education, so Mingdahai didn't let her go. She never thought she would have the opportunity to study again in her life.
"Yes, you have good grades, you'll definitely be able to go to university in a few years."
Seeing this, Mingliang chimed in, "Mom and Dad, let Mingyue go. I'm not cut out for studying. I can make money by fishing with Dad."
Upon hearing this, Ming Dahai thought for a few seconds and agreed, "Okay, go ahead. It's not like we're short of money at home. We'll pay Mingyue's tuition when school starts."
"Thank you, sister! Thank you, dad!" Mingyue excitedly kissed everyone on the cheek.
Sun Yunmei was also happy. She picked up a bucket to wash the remaining seafood. "The crayfish left over from Mingjing yesterday are lucky they're oily, otherwise it would have been such a waste to throw them away if they had spoiled."
I made some leftovers again today. Looking at this seafood, it needs to be kept warm before it's safe to eat.
Ming Dahai tapped his pipe and said smugly, "It's good for him to get some rest. He's too thin, so food doesn't taste good."
At dinner time, the leftovers were heated up, and Mingyue was called by Mingdahai to the convenience store to buy a case of beer. Mingliang and Mingdahai drank it straight from the bottle.
After drinking for a while, Mingjing looked up at the moon, flashed a tooth, and guessed, "Dad, I think the typhoon is almost over."
"More or less," Ming Dahai said, taking a sip of beer and munching on a crab.
"Isn't it strange? Ever since we last came here to collect seafood, there's been nothing left on this beach. The villagers can only find a few crabs and snails here and there."
"Could it be that the Sea Goddess bestowed all their luck upon us?"
These words reminded Mingjing that perhaps the luck-boosting pills she ate had absorbed the luck of the villagers?
Thinking that she still had luck, Mingjing became even more distressed. Since the luck of the whole village was with her, where were the remaining good things?
"Dad, there are still six fish traps in Mingjing. We have to get up early tomorrow to collect them, otherwise those old guys will definitely steal them when the tide goes out."
Thinking of the fish trap, Ming Dahai sneered inwardly. With so many people and such a large wave, even if the fish trap still existed, it would definitely be taken away by those people.
They had no right to criticize their children, but he didn't say anything to them, just nodded symbolically.
"Dad, shall we hire a bricklayer to renovate the house tomorrow?"
Mingliang looked up at the tarpaulin overhead, which was making a rustling sound as a reminder.
"Okay, I'll find a bricklayer to come to my house tomorrow."
As soon as Ming Dahai finished speaking, Ming Jing chimed in, "Instead of renovating, why not tear it down and rebuild? This old house needs repairs every year, when will it ever end? How about we build a small villa?"
Even if it's a sea-view villa, you can still get more renovation fees when it's demolished decades later.
“We’ve lived in this house for decades, and we’ve grown attached to it. We really can’t bear to tear it down. Let’s find someone to repair it,” Sun Yunmei said, looking around but still feeling it wasn’t a good idea.
Mingjing thought about it and agreed. Actually, it wasn't a matter of feelings. They had been too conspicuous in the village lately. If they built a new house, who knew how many people would be envious.
There's no rush. They don't have enough money to build a villa, but they can buy a plot of land for a house.
"Dad, do you know anyone in the village who wants to sell their homestead land?"
Ming Dahai thought for a moment and said, "There are many. Old Wang and Old Li at the village entrance are both selling their houses. Their sons and daughters-in-law don't live on the island anymore, and their old houses are empty."
Just a few days ago, they were saying they wanted to talk to the village chief about selling their homesteads. You want to buy land?
Old Wang and Old Li are neighbors, and their families are also related by marriage. Their son and daughter-in-law have gone to work in other places, and they are planning to go with them to take care of the children, so the old house is naturally empty.
Mingjing's desire to buy the land wasn't solely for the purpose of demolition compensation; she had a bold idea in mind.
"Well, I'll talk about it after I've earned enough money."
A good plot of land for building a house costs at least 50,000 yuan, which is not enough for her to buy one right now.
After the meal, Mingjing cleaned up the dishes, washed up, and went to bed.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, Mingjing got up, quickly washed up, and prepared to go to the beach to collect the cages.
This time, she carried a bucket and two snakeskin bags, along with her beachcombing tools, and prepared to set off.
"Mingjing, I'll go with you!" Mingliang also got up early and stood at the door putting on his shoes.
"Sister, I'm going too!" Mingyue came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of steamed buns.
The three of them each took a steamed bun, stuffed it into their mouths, and walked onto the beach.
As dawn broke, the seaside was shrouded in a gray haze, the tide was still surging, and the sea breeze was blowing damply against Mingjing's face.
"My God! Have these people gone mad?"
Mingyue stood on the seawall and looked down. The beach was teeming with people.
"Maybe they saw that we picked up so much that they all wanted to pick up more. But I heard that these people have been here for two days and haven't picked up anything. I don't know why."
As the three talked, they walked down the embankment. The mudflats under their feet were soft and fluffy, like walking on cotton. As they got closer to the coastline, they realized that the sea was much closer than before.
But the tide was already receding, so Mingyue went to the place she had been before, but Mingjing stopped her.
"Let's go to the rocky beach over there first."
The rocky beach was almost exposed above the water, and she had to find the cage before the tide receded completely.
"Be careful, the rocks are sharp," Mingliang reminded him, walking in front. "I'll go first, you follow me."
Mingyue looked at Mingjing in confusion and whispered, "Sister, Big Brother, are you possessed by something evil? How did you turn into a good person?"
Upon hearing this, Mingjing couldn't help but laugh. "The evil thing must be gone. Never mind it, let's go."
The fish traps on the rocky beach were just thrown around by Mingjing. Fortunately, the line was long, and she followed her previous memories toward the railing.
"I found a railing and tied a rope to it."
"The mirror is right there!"
Someone shouted, and everyone looked in her direction, then all came over at once.
"What are you doing?" Mingyue shrank back in fright.
Aunt Ma grinned as she held the wooden bucket. "It's nothing, Mingjing, go ahead and go beachcombing. We'll follow you. Everyone's saying you're blessed by the Sea Goddess and you'll find a big catch."
"I'm not going to go beachcombing today," Mingjing said, speechless.
As expected, flaunting wealth can lead to trouble.
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