1983 Small Island, Starting From a Large Farmer

 Seafood piers tend to do better business in the morning, but in the afternoon, fewer residents come to buy seafood.

 Some fishmongers have also begun to close their stalls.

 While workers were helping to move those sofas and spring beds.

There were several fishmongers leaning against the fence beside the pier, smoking and complaining, which happened to allow Li Duoyu to overhear some interesting conversations.

“Damn it, we can’t be bullied like this anymore, we have to unite and bring down that guy named Chen.”

“Yes, you really think we are easy to bully. How can we make money if the price of seafood is reduced to such a low level?”

“That’s right, at this time last year, we could still earn fifty or sixty a day, but now we can only earn thirty a day.”

"White pomfret is only three cents per catty, and aconite is only two cents per catty. How can we sell it at this price?"

“The blood clams were reduced to only two cents. They were sold for a whole day and I was almost exhausted. I didn’t make much money.”

“I’m just afraid that if the price continues to drop, we will really have no money to make in the future.”

Li Duoyu frowned slightly. For Rongcheng and even the coastal residents of their province, blood clams are an essential seafood dish for New Year's Eve dinner. The price is indeed a bit low, almost the same as the purchase price.

 Li Duoyu took a pack of cigarettes and gave one to everyone: "Master, why are the prices of seafood so low this year?"

 A fishmonger took the cigarette and said:

"Brother, it seems that you are not doing this to us. The new boss of Xinyuan Aquatic Products has lost her mind recently. She just doesn't want to make money, so we can't make money either."

"Damn it, this girl is good-looking, but she is too cruel. Get married as soon as possible and don't come out to make trouble."

“Oh, if only Mr. Chen was here, she wouldn’t be allowed to mess around, and we wouldn’t be able to have a good New Year celebration.”

 Li Duoyu had just listened to a few words and had roughly guessed the overall situation. It seemed that Chen Yuuyuan really chose to use the most violent way to confront Manager An.

Li Duoyu wondered: "Does the new boss of Xinyuan Aquatic Products have so much money? How did she keep the price of seafood down?"

Thinking of this, a fishmonger couldn't help but cursed:

“She spent a lot of money. She just didn’t make any money, but she didn’t lose any money either. In the past two years, she has signed contracts with many aquaculture and fishing boats. What are the priorities?”

“After a few years of using foreign ink, it’s all about profit and loss. If you mess with it casually, the entire aquaculture industry will be turned upside down.”

One of the fishmongers whispered: "I also heard that in order to get the order from Dandan Island, that Chen Yuanyu has to go to the island to sleep with Director Li every few months."

“Why does such a beautiful girl have to be a mistress if she doesn’t just get married?”

“Come to think of it, it’s all Director Li’s fault for this, and the current price of blue crabs. I really can’t see it.”

 After hearing this, Li Duoyu's eyes widened, and his whole body was like a thunderbolt.

 It seems that this is how the rumors originated.

From the perspective of business competition alone, Li Duoyu believes that Chen Yuanyu did nothing wrong, and the market often does not have so much reason to explain.

 It is nothing more than the big fish eating the small fish until they have a monopoly, and then new challengers appear, and this cycle continues over and over again.

To be honest, Li Duoyu thought she was quite courageous, but from what they said, Chen Yuanyu probably signed more than just a priority agreement with him.

There should be quite a few farmers and seafood suppliers who have signed up. It is estimated that she has already planned what happened during this period.

Li Duoyu frowned slightly and thought for a moment. It seemed that he was about to get to know Chen Yuanyu again. It was very possible that he had underestimated her.

 At this moment, the fishmongers who were chatting suddenly became excited.

 “Manager An is here.”

“Let’s go and ask him how that matter went.”

 Li Duoyu looked up and happened to see the old Jiefang that Manager An often drove parked near the dock. The first one to get off was his apprentice Xiao Lin.

“Manager An, you are finally back.”

 “Are there any good goods?”

An Yuliang smiled: "Of course, I have been to Sharp Town and Nanri Town in the past two days, and I have helped everyone get cheap and good seafood."

“Tomorrow, Xiao Lin and I will bring a cart of blood clams over.”

“Mr. An is still taking care of us and thinking about us brothers.”

“By the way, Manager An, didn’t you say last time that we should join forces to set up a fishery association and kill that little bitch?”

“If it is established, I will also sign up.”

"Hurry, this matter is already being done. When the time comes, when we join forces, the scale will definitely be larger than Xinyuan Aquatic Products."

 Li Duoyu was a little surprised when he heard that a fishery association was to be established. If this thing was established, it would have a huge impact on Chen Yuanyu.

When An Yuliang arrived at the pier, he immediately noticed the white fishing boat. He glanced at the crowd and saw Li Duoyu.

Hurry over and shake hands and say hello: "Director Li, what a coincidence."

Seeing Manager An shake hands with him and call him Director Li, the faces of the fishmongers who were talking to Li Duoyu turned pale instantly.

A fishmonger clicked his tongue and asked, "Manager An, could this be Li Duoyu from Dandan Island?"

 “That’s right.”

These fishmongers took a breath and quickly turned their heads away: "Sorry, let's go first."

He packed up his things quickly and disappeared within a minute.

Xiao Lin on the side smiled and said:

“What nasty things did these people say to you just now? How come it’s like being stepped on the tail of a rat after knowing Director Li’s identity?”

Li Duoyu smiled: "It's not an unpleasant thing to say. I quite like hearing it, but Boss Chen will probably beat people."

Xiao Lin suddenly realized: "I know, I have also heard rumors recently, and I really want to be spread rumors."

An Yuliang said disgustedly: "With your status, who would spread rumors about you? Besides, there are so many people who like elements, so you are not afraid of being thrown into a river in a sack at night."

After the three people chatted briefly, Manager An said deliberately: "Director Li, are the blue crabs and oysters really out of stock?"

Li Duoyu smiled and said:

“Manager An should be aware that I have also signed the agreement, and what we at Minlong Aquatic Products value most is integrity.”

“It’s just a joke, Director Li, don’t take it seriously.”

 After chatting for a while, Li Duoyu suddenly said: "Manager An, is it necessary to go to this point?"

An Yuliang let out a long breath and said casually: "What I said before was indeed unnecessary, but it is different now. Chen Yuanyou is different from Chen Jiao.

This little girl is more aggressive. If she continues to expand and develop like this, the aquatic industry will sooner or later become a monolithic industry. At that time, it will be detrimental to the entire aquatic industry. I plan to grow up in this evil dragon. Just give her a few more stumbling blocks. "

Li Duoyu looked at An Yuliang with a half-smile but not a smile. He was considered a veteran in the workplace and did not look like someone who would offend others to death.

 At the beginning, his goal was just to prevent their company from being acquired at a low price, but now it has completely evolved into confrontation. But ever since he heard about the Fisheries Association, Li Duoyu felt that things were not that simple.

Li Duoyu always felt that there was something fishy here, but for a while, he didn’t know what the problem was.

However, it was really hard for Chen Yuanyou to have Manager An, an old fox, as his opponent.

 No wonder, every time Chen Yuyu mentions him, he hates him so much. To Chen Yuyu, Manager An seems to be the biggest villain BOSS in the TV series.

At this time, the porters had already moved the sofa, toilet, and mattress to the fishing boat and fixed them.

“Boss, we have moved.”

Li Duoyu thanked the foreman: "Thank you. If you come to Dandan Island in the future, I will treat you to seafood."

 “Okay, thank you boss.”

Xiao Lin looked at the furniture on Li Duoyu's boat and couldn't help but ask: "Director Li, you are finally moving."

“If you didn’t tell me, I almost forgot. We are moving house on the 25th. Do you want to join us to have fun?”

Xiao Lin sighed: "I really want to go, but I really don't have time at the end of the year. My master can't let me go."

An Yuliang chatted with Li Duoyu for a few more words, and then said: "Director Li, I still have something to do, I have to deal with it first. See you next time."

 “Okay, slow down.”

 After Li Duoyu finished chatting with An Yuliang, Li Duoyu boarded the fishing boat and was about to sail back.

Unexpectedly, my uncle did not leave with them. Chen Dongqing said:

“Duoyu, you go back first. I just remembered that I need to visit a leader’s house. We can just take the shuttle bus back later.”

 “Okay, you should also slow down.”

 Chen Dongqing bought almost nothing during this trip to the Friendship Store. He only bought some imported wine and imported cigarettes, and these things were all meant to be given away.

 The recipient of the gift is Director Zhang’s old leader. Although he has retired, his reputation and connections are still there.

 In fact, Director Zhang was very kind to him. Some time ago, he deliberately introduced his old leader to him, which was considered a kind of matchmaking.

On the way to the old leader's house, my aunt suddenly asked: "Holly, we spent a lot of money today. Didn't you invest more in the twenty acres of kelp on Dandan Island?"

“That twenty acres is still a lot of fish for me. With my salary, how can I have money for investment?”

"Then you have helped him so much. Without your secret support, Duoyu would not have been able to earn so much money in just two years. Why doesn't this person know how to be grateful and give you more? "

The uncle frowned and said, "How many times have I told you that it wasn't me who helped him, but Duoyu who helped us."

"If it weren't for his outstanding performance that made the big leaders pay attention to the breeding aspect, our institute wouldn't be able to get a single cent of the funding. We can just close the door and talk about it ourselves, and don't let anyone know. "

Aunt Xu Xiaoqing said in surprise: "So, we have to thank Duoyu."

"What do you think? Without Duoyu, my boss would not be the director, and the position of department director would not be left to me."

 With my aunt also in the system, she understood immediately after hearing it: "I always feel like I have more luck with fish, and it's much better than you."

“It’s not a good thing to have too much luck. If a tree is beautiful in the forest, it will be destroyed by the wind. It is estimated that Duoyu will be in trouble recently.”

 “What’s the trouble?”

 Chen Dongqing whispered a few words, and Xu Xiaoqing's eyes widened: "No, this is a big problem. Will we be affected?"

Chen Dongqing snorted coldly: "I'm afraid of a hammer, if it really affects me, I will go to the island to engage in breeding. Besides, as long as the big leaders are still there, they won't be able to make waves."

Xu Xiaoqing was still a little worried. After thinking for a while, she said, "I think it's okay too. Your comrades who went to sea are all doing so well now."

Chen Dongqing glanced at his wife and sighed helplessly. A woman like her who comes from a relatively good family and has never experienced hardship.

 When looking at things, it is often impossible to see all aspects. If he also went to sea to engage in farming, it would not make much sense.

And now that he is on the line, as long as he grasps it and performs well, the probability of him moving up is quite high.

 Before the age of thirty, whatever position you can reach will determine which level you will reach in the future.

Just when Li Duoyu was about to leave, he accidentally saw a thin figure in the corner of the pier, setting up a stall to sell things.

Just when Li Duoyu went back, he unexpectedly saw a little girl setting up a stall at the pier selling cockroach sauce and tofu pudding.

Li Duoyu walked over and asked, "Xiao Shuyao, how do you sell this cricket sauce?"

 “One can costs thirty cents, two cans cost five cents.”

As soon as the little girl finished speaking, she saw the uncle in front of her and exclaimed: "Why is it you, uncle?"

 Li Duoyu looked at the little girl in front of him: "Your hair has grown recently, and you feel like you have gained weight."

The little girl grinned and said, "If the tofu cakes are not sold out recently, we will eat them all ourselves."

Li Duoyu also wanted to have a bowl of tofu curd, but she was really full at noon.

"Your cricket sauce is very delicious. Give me four more cans."

 The little girl neatly packed four cans of cricket sauce and said, "Uncle, I'll sell it to you cheaper, four cans only cost 80 cents."

 “That’s not okay, I can’t take advantage of you, just one piece.”

　　After Li Duoyu gave the little girl a dollar, he smiled and said, "Let's go, you have gained weight recently and you look much more beautiful."

 “Uncle, walk slowly.”

The little girl is very bright, but she is missing a tooth, which makes her look a bit awkward.

When Li Duoyu boarded the fishing boat, the little girl’s mother had just returned. She was wearing plain clothes, with a long ponytail, and had the aura of a scholarly family.

Beside him were two little boys, both holding a bunch of candied haws in their mouths.

 The little girl said happily: "Mom, I just sold four more cans and gave them to you for one yuan."

 “Who bought it?”

“The uncle who bought it is the same uncle who invited us to eat fish balls.”

Looking in the direction my daughter was pointing, I happened to see Li Duoyu boarding the white fishing boat.

Seeing his back, the woman was stunned for a while. Even now, she still feels that the organization came to help her treat her illness. It is probably not her luck, but someone who did it intentionally.

She is really grateful to the person who helped her, but she doesn’t know who to thank because the person who helped her is anonymous.

Although the woman could not be sure that the person who helped her was this young man, she still moved in the direction of the fishing boat and thanked her sincerely: "Thank you, kind stranger." (End of Chapter)