1983 Small Island, Starting From a Large Farmer

Li Duoyu informed Zhou Xiaoying and her parents before going to the county town.

Chan Huiying asked:

 “Did you come back that night?”

 Before Li Duoyu could answer, Chen Dongqing, who looked anxious, replied:

“Sister, if we have a meeting at this time, we may stay at a guest house in the county town at night.”

“I made salty rice for lunch. You can eat before leaving.”

 Chen Dongqing looked at his watch and said, "We have an afternoon meeting. If we don't leave now, it's too late."

"Why are you so anxious? Then bring some light cakes and tea to eat on the way."

After Chen Huiying finished speaking, she quickly went to the kitchen to get a few pieces of light cake she had made a few days ago, and also added a lot of warm water to Li Duoyu's kettle.

Before leaving, Li Duoyu teased Tutu: "Your father and I will buy you a big bed that won't squeak after this meeting. I'll make sure I don't disturb you in the future."

Zhou Xiaoying blushed.

 “Hurry, my uncle looks like he’s dying of anxiety.”

 “Then I’m leaving.”

 Zhou Xiaoying brought him a green crossbody bag embroidered with a big red star, and told him:

“I’ve put your notebook and pen in your bag. There’s also a change of clothes in it. Remember to listen carefully during the meeting to see if you know.”

"knew."

 Chen Dongqing in the courtyard kept looking at his watch, and then shouted to Li Duoyu: "Hurry up, it's half past eleven."

 “It’s coming, don’t rush it.”

After Li Duoyu put on his bag, he and Chen Dongqing boarded the iron boat of the Fisheries Research Institute and hurried to the Lianjiang Pier.

On the iron boat, Chen Dongqing kept staring at his watch and urging the master of the institute to drive the fishing boat faster.

Watching time keep going.

Chen Dongqing was so anxious that his head was about to smoke, while Li Duoyu was sitting on the bow of the boat, looking at the sea leisurely, drinking water and eating light cakes.

“Holly, don’t you want two loaves?”

　　　“I’ll be so angry after eating such farts.”

Li Duoyu said calmly: "Being angry is not good for your health. Young people should relax."

 It’s okay if Li Duoyu doesn’t say anything.

After saying that, Chen Dongqing was shocked on the spot: "Damn it, who made me angry? As long as you act more nervous, I won't be so angry."

Li Duoyu was startled for a moment, frowned and said:

 “It’s too late, I’m so nervous, so nervous.”

 “Ah, it’s over.”

Chen Dongqing saw how mean he was and wanted to go up and punch him directly.

 He heard from the leader that there was a commendation session at this fishery conference, and it seemed that both he and Duoyu had to go on stage to receive the award.

 So, the two of them cannot be late, otherwise it will be embarrassing if no one is present when their names are read.

Li Duoyu also wanted to be nervous, but he really couldn't get nervous.

Perhaps I have experienced a lot in my previous life, but as long as it is not related to the safety of my family, I really can’t get nervous.

 Lianjiang Wharf.

Before the iron boat could dock, Chen Dongqing jumped off the pier.

Immediately found a human-powered tricycle. Without asking the price, he pushed Li Duoyu into the tricycle and said, "Uncle, come to the county assembly hall."

"okay."

As the bell rang, the uncle stood up and rode a tricycle toward the synagogue.

“Comrade, you are here for a meeting, I think. I have taken you to the hall several times today.”

 Chen Dongqing, who had been nervous for several hours, didn't want to talk at all now.

Li Duoyu saw that the uncle was so talkative, so he just started chatting with him.

“Then business was good today, I made a lot of money.”

“There’s no way to make money in our line of work. The most we can do is make ends meet. Today is a little better. Normally we can’t recruit many people a day.”

"Is the business so bad? I heard before that anyone who works as a three-wheeler in the county can buy a house in a year or two."

The uncle said with emotion: "That was before, but now the goods are gone and no one comes to a small place like ours. Now the hotels are closed."

Li Duoyu looked at the streets along the way. In the past, the streets were full of small blackboards with the names of various hotels written on them.

The streets are now empty, and the wooden doors of many restaurants are closed. Even the Maoxuewang laohua shop where he used to eat is closed.

When the tricycle passed by the [Xinyue Hotel], Li Duoyu couldn't help but take a second look. The hotel still had a seal.

I remember the last time I stayed here, there was a gang in the hotel doing fairy dances here. In the end, even the owner of the hotel was taken to task.

 What Li Duoyu remembers most clearly is that no matter how urgent it is to go to the public restroom on this street, you have to queue up. Now there are no people in the queue, but there are a few thin wild dogs coming in and out.

 In just one year, the county town has really changed a lot. The streets used to be quite clean, but now no one sweeps the fallen leaves off the streets.

 The county town is very small.

It only took the uncle less than ten minutes to send the two of them to the auditorium. Because Li Duoyu was such a talkative person, the uncle only charged them thirty cents.

 After arriving at the county hall.

Li Duoyu saw the conspicuous banner with the words [Third Rongcheng Fisheries Conference] stuck on paper.

 There was no printing press these days, so the words on the banners were all stuck on with glue.

At the entrance of the synagogue, a lot of people had gathered, and most of them were acquaintances. Li Duoyu glanced briefly, and found that maybe one-third of the people who went to the island country to inspect were like this.

That **** from Zhao Jialu is also there.

The dress this time was very different from the last time I saw him. For the first time, he was wearing a formal suit and was carrying a briefcase.

He Gang also stood with him. The two of them were having a lively chat with several lesbians who came to the meeting.

Li Duoyu wanted to keep a low profile when he came to attend this kind of meeting, but he really couldn't.

 Because as soon as he arrived, Director Zheng and Zhang Qingyun from the Lianjiang Fisheries Research Institute came over to him and Chen Dongqing.

"Duoyu, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you for a long time."

 “Hello, Director Zheng and Section Chief Zhang.”

 Li Duoyu just finished speaking.

Director Zheng smiled and said: "Duoyu, from now on you can no longer call me Section Chief Zhang, you have to call me Director Zhang."

“It’s rising so quickly, so I have to hug my thighs quickly.”

Zhang Qingyun smiled and said: "It's just a deputy position, so it's more convenient to call me Section Chief Zhang, or you can just call me by my name."

Director Zheng then asked: "Why are you here so late today? I thought you had forgotten, so I asked Dongqing to pick you up."

 Li Duoyu said truthfully.

"There was something wrong this morning. The town happened to return the money invested in abalone to the villagers who invested it. As the village director, I helped to deal with this matter."

 Heard about abalone farming.

Director Zheng frowned slightly: "Our research institute also has a big responsibility for this matter. Speaking of which, it's really hard for you."

  Chen Dongqing on the side was not so angry after knowing the whole story, and asked: "Is the money recovered much?"

“Including abalone breeding rafts, it’s almost two-fifths.”

 Zhang Qingyun was surprised and said:

 “Then there are quite a lot of people coming back.”

 Li Duoyu nodded.

At this moment, a Toyota Coaster minibus stopped at the entrance of the auditorium, and several county leaders immediately greeted it.

When Director Zheng saw the car coming, he quickly said to Zhang Qingyun: "Qingyun, come with me first."

Li Duoyu glanced at the minibus. It seemed that in this era, this kind of car was a special vehicle for leaders to travel.

As soon as Director Zheng and the others left, Zhao Jialu and He Gang came over.

“I’ve been looking for you for a long time, but I didn’t see you. I thought you weren’t coming.”

Zhao Jialu continued: "Now that we have gathered together in the 413 dormitory, there are many fish. When will we arrange to go fishing on Dandan Island?"

“After returning to China this time, I learned fishing techniques from an old man for a long time. Now I will never be dragged away by a fish again.”

Li Duoyu smiled and said:

“You can fish, you’re very welcome. I happen to be renting out fishing spots right now. Bait and lunch are all included. A day of fishing costs 30 yuan.”

 “Even I have to pay.”

Li Duoyu asked doubtfully: "Compared with others, is there anything special about you?"

Zhao Jialu smacked his lips and said: "Comrade Duoyu, you are too cruel. At least we slept together for more than half a month."

When Zhao Jialu said this, Li Xiuyun, who went to the island country with them, happened to pass by and wanted to say hello to them.

 But as soon as he raised his hand, he put it down.

Zhao Jialu quickly explained: "Xiuyun, what's your expression? Duoyu and I only have bunk beds, we don't sleep together."

Li Xiuyun smiled awkwardly: "It's okay, you guys talk first, I'll leave first."

Li Duoyu blinked, feeling that there was something wrong with these two people. Zhao Jialu seemed to have called her by name just now.

 “You two?”

Zhao Jialu scratched his head and said, "We just went on a blind date last week."

 Li Duoyu asked: "The one with the purpose of getting married?"

Zhao Jialu said helplessly: "Her house is in the building next to mine. Her father is in the army. If he acts like a gangster, he will probably be beaten to death."

 After the leader came.

The door of the synagogue opened and everyone walked into the synagogue. During this period, Li Duoyu also saw Zhang Linbin.

　　That is, the person who wanted to have his fishing rod and fishing boat confiscated.

 But this time, when Zhang Linbin saw them, he ran away with his tail between his legs just like a mouse seeing a cat.

 Li Duoyu frowned slightly.

Zhao Jialu said with a proud smile: "Although I am just a small department member, I am still his superior unit."

Li Duoyu made two simple gestures with his hands.

Zhao Jialu nodded and said: "He disgusted you with the rhythm last time. After returning home, I disgusted him."

 Li Duoyu gave him a thumbs up.

 “Awesome.”

"Look, I've made you angry, so why don't you take me out to sea and take the thirty yuan?"

“No more, I’ll give you a 50% discount this time and have a pure fishing experience package.”

 “What is a pure experience package?”

“It’s a pure experience. You can’t take away the fish you caught.”

“You can’t take it away. I’m working for you for nothing. I don’t even have a chance to make money.”

 “Otherwise, how can we call it pure experience?”

Zhao Jialu cursed and said: "Li Duoyu, Li Duoyu, why didn't I see it before? You are really a profiteer."

 Chen Dongqing on the side sighed: "Xiao Zhao, you can't see it until now, right? This guy is really stingy, cunning and cheap." (End of Chapter)