"I'll treat you to dinner when we get back."
Mingjing took the chicken coop and threw it at Huang Daguang, ignoring what Huang Daguang thought, and turned to walk back.
She actually wanted to buy a few piglets, but she didn't have much money left, and piglets weren't cheap, so she had to save it for next time.
"Uncle Huang, when you get home, please don't tell my parents that I went to the stock market. Just say that our car broke down on the way and we were delayed for a while."
"Alright!" Huang Daguang nodded, released the handbrake, and drove towards the island.
As darkness fell, Sun Yunmei and Ming Dahai stood at the door, glancing back towards their house from time to time.
“It’s so late, and this girl still hasn’t come back. A man and a woman alone together, we shouldn’t…” Ming Dahai said, then quickly shut up and paced back and forth at the door.
Sun Yunmei slapped Ming Dahai's arm twice and scolded him, "Don't talk nonsense, may the Sea Goddess protect you."
Mingliang sat at the door drinking tea, and snorted coldly as if watching a good show. "That girl Mingjing is too ambitious. She's not back yet so late. She probably thinks the city is better than our island and is staying there."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Dahai raised his hand and slapped his son on the head. "If you talk nonsense again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Sun Yunmei glared at her son, then comforted her husband, "We arrived late today, perhaps something came up and we were delayed."
"Mom and Dad, I'm back! My sister's back!"
Mingyue had been staring longingly at the doorway when she suddenly noticed a large light shining not far away and became excited.
"Mom and Dad."
Mingyue got out of the car and turned to the trunk. "Mom and Dad, look what I bought for you!"
"No matter what you bought, you shouldn't have come back so late!" Ming Dahai said angrily, looking into the back basket of the car with Ming Jing.
Huang Daguang got out of the car and helped Mingjing take out the chicken coop and fruit basket.
"Your wild peaches were very popular today, selling for a full six hundred yuan. Mingjing was kind enough to buy you chickens and ducks, but the car broke down on the way, so he was a little late getting back."
"Mom and Dad, I bought an extra rooster. Uncle Huang worked hard selling peaches with me today, and I want him to stay for dinner."
Two roosters flapped their wings vigorously in the coop, as if they knew their fate.
Ming Dahai stared at the chickens and ducks, his resentment fading considerably. He nodded and invited Huang Daguang to come inside for dinner.
Huang Daguang verbally refused, but his actions betrayed him as he followed them inside. After all, chicken was a rare treat on the island and not something one could eat every day.
After dinner, Huang Daguang told Mingjing, "Girl, if you need any work like this in the future, just come to me. I'm available every day."
Who wouldn't want a job where they can earn money and have food to eat?
Mingjing gave a soft "hmm," watched Huang Daguang walk away, then pulled her family into the house and handed the remaining money to Sun Yunmei.
"Mom and Dad, there are 120 chickens and ducks in total, and 501 left."
"So much?" Ming Dahai was surprised that the stuff was so profitable, and he was happy to see the money.
Sun Yunmei counted the money, took out two hundred and handed it to Mingjing, "You've worked hard today, picking peaches and selling them. Here's two hundred for you to spend."
"Mom, I don't want the money. You keep it safe, don't let anyone steal it," Mingjing declined, her eyes gleaming.
This kid has been too quiet lately; he's probably holding back something.
"A clear mirror!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a familiar voice rang out from the doorway. Mingyue ran to open the door, where a group of people were standing.
"Mingjing, we're here again," Bai Jiwen said loudly from the doorway.
"Boss Bai, it's so late, what brings you here?" Mingjing asked, somewhat embarrassed.
When big bosses come to our house for dinner, we'll probably buy some good food to entertain them. Where are we going to get fancy dishes this late at night?
After Mingjing finished speaking, he beckoned the others to come in.
"We didn't come here for dinner. Ever since we went back last time, I've been picking out a phone for you in Hong Kong. We rushed back as fast as we could, and it's so late. Hope we didn't bother you?"
Bai Jiwen handed over two wooden boxes.
"cell phone?"
"Hmm, this is the latest model of a mobile phone. Do you like it?" Bai Jiwen took out the mobile phone and handed it to Mingjing.
Mingjing stared blankly.
A mobile phone was a must-have for the wealthy. In the early 1990s, a mobile phone was a status symbol. A good mobile phone on the market cost 30,000 yuan, and even a second-hand one cost 10,000 yuan.
These two are worth 20,000. If we take that out, won't the island be in an uproar?
She thought she could just buy a beeping machine, but she never expected that a rich person would spend over ten thousand.
“Mr. Bai, this is too valuable, I…”
"This is the best mobile phone in Hong Kong. Take it if you like. Making calls will be no problem at all. I, Bai Jiwen, keep my word. When I give a gift, I give the best."
Mingjing wanted to refuse, but Bai Jiwen didn't give her the chance.
"Besides this phone, there are some health supplements, snacks and the like, all Hong Kong specialties. You must accept them. I only have one son, and I really don't know what I would do without him."
Bai Jiwen sighed with emotion.
Bright stood behind him for a while, then popped his head out, handed him a few glasses of water, and said with a simple smile, "Boss Bai, have you eaten? You must be tired after coming all this way."
Since he had accepted the money, Mingjing felt obligated to entertain them.
"Fortunately, it was a private jet, only an hour, but I didn't eat much."
Upon hearing that there was a plane, Mingliang became even more attentive, "Boss Bai, we don't have much to offer you, how about we have some drinks?"
“Alright, I’m looking forward to experiencing the hospitality of the islanders.” Bai Jiwen didn’t stand on ceremony and sat down directly.
Seeing this, Sun Yunmei didn't say anything and busied herself with clearing away the dishes with Mingyue.
"Dad, bring us our family's treasured Daughter's Red wine. Mingyue, go to Old Zhao's house and buy some fresh seafood, and then go to Old Wang's house and buy some vinegar and soy sauce."
Sun Yunmei quickly took out 100 yuan from her pocket and handed it to Mingyue so she could buy something.
"knew."
After Mingyue left, Mingjing didn't say anything. She took out two plates of homemade mosquito-repelling grass from the island, lit them, and placed them in the yard. The fragrance was pleasant.
Ming Dahai was displeased with Mingliang's sycophantic manner, but he didn't want to offend him. He took out his treasured daughter's red wine and placed it on the table. The electric fan in the room was whirring, so it wasn't too hot.
"Isn't this too much trouble?" Bai Jiwen asked, feeling a little embarrassed as he watched his family busy themselves.
"No trouble at all, you are our honored guests." Mingliang opened the Daughter's Red wine and poured it for you. "Later, I will let you try our special drunken seafood, raw marinated."
Bai Jiwen looked around the house, a puzzled look on his face. "Have you lived here for generations?"
“Yes, this is our old family house. I am Mingliang, the eldest son in the family. I am their only son.”
Bai Jiwen nodded and continued, "You siblings are all quite young. Why aren't you studying? My son, who is your age, is already studying abroad."
"If you're willing, I can recommend you to develop your career in Hong Kong. It has better prospects than this island."
"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bai, but going to Hong Kong is out of the question. It's so far away. We only have one son, and we'll be relying on him to support us in our old age. We're just fishermen; we don't have any skills. We can't make a living in Hong Kong."
Ming Dahai politely declined.
He knew his son's thoughts too well. He was restless on the island, and if he went to a big city, he probably wouldn't see him many times in his life.
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