From the time when the "sea bumpers" handed in sea cucumbers and collected banknotes to the completion of the "meeting", the whole process took no more than an hour. But after the meeting, everyone's mental outlook was completely different.
The "sea bumpers" who were all looking sad an hour ago came out of "Old Saury"'s house. Not only did they no longer sigh, but they all looked lively and excited.
The "general" couldn't help but slap Hong Yanwu on the shoulder and gave him four words: "Ambition!"
In short, everyone regained their energy and ran towards the seaside on the southeast coast again. They also worked very hard, and it lasted twenty days.
This time, relying on the rubber boat, they successfully swept seven more bays. It should be said that they had almost covered three-quarters of the sea on the southeast coast. But this time going into the sea was a little different from before.
The first is to take the initiative to reduce one employee.
"Sea Gouzi" stayed in the city. He had to run to a fishery store at least once every morning and afternoon. In addition, he had to run to a "small market" in a different urban area every day.
Naturally, the main task is to keep an eye on the changes in sea cucumber prices at any time. Once the official price drops again, or the private transaction of "Hai Pengzi" is so low that Hong Yanwu can predict the price, he will immediately rush to the beach to report it.
In fact, Hong Yanwu originally wanted this job for "Xiao Baizi", wanting him to avoid the pain of hard work and stay in the city to enjoy a few days of happiness.
But I didn't expect that this kid was crying, saying that he was not afraid of hardship and would follow Hong Yanwu life and death, so he gave up his comfortable life to "Sea Gouzi".
So Hong Yanwu had no choice but to take him there. Of course, there was indeed some unexpected warmth.
In addition, it was the two thousand kilograms of "abalone shells" fished out this time, and they did not take them back to the city to exchange for cash.
If nothing else, the current price reduction of sea cucumbers has made people panic, and "sea cucumbers" no longer dare to keep sea cucumbers. On the contrary, due to state acquisition, the price of "abalone shells" has remained unchanged for a long time, and its value-preserving function has been highlighted.
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Making this exchange at this time is like exchanging gold for antiques in troubled times. Twenty pounds of fresh abalone with meat can be exchanged for more than fifty pounds of light-dried sea cucumbers. Other "sea bumpers" are still grabbing it.
Replacement, very cost-effective.
Hong Yanwu simply decided to replace all the "abalone shells" and "sea bumpers" on the southeast coast with light dried ginseng. It was cost-effective and labor-saving. What a beautiful thing!
So when they returned to Bincheng this time, the only seafood that Hong Yanwu and the others brought back was sea cucumbers. After harvesting and trading, they bought more than 600 kilograms of dried ginseng.
At this time, the inventory controlled by these "sea bumpers" has reached 3,000 kilograms, a full ton and a half!
On September 15, the first thing Hong Yanwu did after returning to Bincheng was to ask "Xiaobaizi" to find "Seagouzi" and inquire about the sea cucumber market in Bincheng.
Of course, since "Sea Gouzi" never went to the beach to report, Hong Yanwu was mentally prepared for the price issue.
After the meeting, I heard about "Sea Gouzi" again, and sure enough, there were some unexpected changes in the market.
It turns out that during this period of time, the prices of private transactions among the "Hai Bangzi" did not go down anymore, but went up a bit. Now they are basically nine and a half yuan, or ten yuan a pound for shipments.
As a result, the "general" became a little anxious and said that it would be better to start stocking up now. The "National Day" will be in a few days, and once the price rises again, it will be too late.
But when Hong Yanwu thought about it, he had a different view.
He feels that prices have gone up a bit now, but not by much. Perhaps it is because the National Day is approaching and the increased private demand has eliminated a certain amount of market fear.
But on the other hand, the supply of aquatic products stores is still sufficient and is far from being exhausted. Vice President Zhou is still able to maintain his orders.
If we go by the way officials think about it, maybe this big man is holding back and spending all his energy on the "Eleventh Day Gift". Then when the price is cut again, what impact will it have, and the people will still have to desperately
Praise him!
What's more, the real peak season for sea cucumber fishing is after October, and the new production will only be seen by then, so we might as well wait and see about harvesting sea cucumbers.
After hearing this, the "general" felt at ease.
He thought about it again, and it actually didn't matter if the price really went up again. They wouldn't be cheaper than the difference of one or two yuan anyway. That would be more practical, and they could just sell sea cucumbers as usual.
In this way, before the National Day came, Hong Yanwu just paid attention to the market movements.
He neither asked the "sea cucumbers" to collect sea cucumbers, nor did he go to sell them anymore. In order to let everyone have a good holiday, he did not even organize everyone to go to "banghai" again, but took a complete rest.
As for his family in Beijing, he didn't dare to send money because he was afraid of his mother's random thoughts. He just sent some dried sea cucumbers, dried abalones, dried prawns and other seafood to his house in advance, hoping that his family would have a good holiday.
In addition, he took advantage of Sunday to go to the Bincheng Post and Telecommunications Office with Chen Liquan to make a long-distance call to the capital and inquire about his family situation.
It is said that making phone calls these days is really a laborious task. At first, he couldn't get through several times. Later, he finally got through, but after waiting for ten minutes, Qiuzi's mother was responsible for watching the public telephones on the other side of the capital.
Wang Yunlin was called.
But he never expected that he had just asked about his father's illness, his mother's health and his second brother's preparation for the college entrance examination. Before he could inform his side, the phone call was disconnected, and then he could no longer get through.
He tried it ten times, but finally he couldn't bear the blank stares from the other waiting customers behind him, so he had to give it up.
But having said that, although Hong Yanwu had a good intention and wanted everyone to celebrate the "National Day" without having to worry about it, there was one situation that he could not have imagined.
Because in this year, September 27th is the "Mid-Autumn Festival", and it is so close to the "National Day", which further stimulates the nerves of the general public, resulting in an extremely large number of people wanting to get married.
And as a "sea bumper", I can't take a break even if I want to.
The closer the time is to the "Mid-Autumn Festival" and "National Day", the more city dwellers are rushing to the beach like crazy, walking, cycling, and even driving cars.
These people all regarded "Hai Bangzi" as their savior, and kept begging them to go to the sea to fish for fresh seafood.
What about "sea cucumber", "abalone", "scallop", "conch", "jellyfish", "black fish", "yellow croaker", "thorn pot", "oyster", "hairy sea red"... As long as there is in the sea,
Want everything.
Of course, there are also many people who seek help from acquaintances and go directly to the home of "Hai Pengzi".
So let alone the "celebrities" who live in the city, such as "General", "Sanjizi", and "Xiaipizi", even the "Old Saury" and other "sea bumpers" who live in the fishing village can't escape
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This is indeed an extraordinary period. It can be said that this is the time of the year when "sea bumpers" are most proud and can make a fortune.
Because no matter whether they are male or female, old or young, whether they are officials or chiefs, they are all a head shorter than "Hai Bangzi" at this time.
These people with special needs will rush to smile at the "Hai Bangzi", say good things 8,880 times, hold up a handful of banknotes, and even kneel down to kowtow because they are worried that it is not enough.
This really makes all the "Hai Bangzi" proud and happy to death. So many of them will often deliberately talk nonsense and make things difficult for these people.
"It's difficult to handle. The wind and waves have been too strong recently, and the Dragon Prince won't let us do it!..."
Or, "It's so cold under the water. If I get married for you, I won't be able to get a wife if I don't freeze my lifeblood again..."
Then, "I see you are happily getting married, but I still can't find a partner! How about you introduce someone to us..."
These laughing and weird words will almost always torture these poor city dwellers until they want to cry. Some brats have an addiction to testing the patience of others and taking the opportunity to satisfy their vanity.
Of course, only when the city people flatter the "sea bumpers" will they be willing to go to the sea to prick the dicks for their employer's wedding banquet, and search for them under the cold sea while holding their breath.
So this involves issues of principles of life and temperament, likes and dislikes.
Most of the merchants will naturally agree to the one who pays the highest price. Some will agree to the one who has been pestering the longest.
Others are afraid that beautiful women will come to beg her. Especially the bride who is about to get married. If she smokes a cigarette with gentle words, her bones will become soft immediately.
Then he jumped into the sea without hesitation and plunged into the water one after another, as if he wanted to marry him.
After landing, even if he is as tired as a exhausted dog, he will hold his chest high and walk onto the beach with heroic steps.
If that woman is capable of causing trouble and smiles sweetly just a few times, she will definitely kill this guy. Maybe she can even lower the price to make it cheaper.
This kind of person actually knows his faults but will never correct them.
Of course he would come to his senses afterwards and scold himself for being stupid and falling for the vixen's trick. But the next time he would definitely still be confused.
In the words of "Hai Bangzi", it is called "a snake in the eye of the butt - there is no cure".
However, these "sea friends" who were with Hong Yanwu were different. Their choices did not depend on money or women. On the contrary, they were all kind-hearted and loyal. As long as neighbors, relatives and friends came to visit them personally, they would
Basically, they will readily agree.
And there was one more "Old Sabryfish", and he especially couldn't bear to see the old man in trouble.
No matter it's an old man or an old lady begging him, especially those of the same age who have a bit of a frown on their faces, he will comfort them and get into the water without them having to say much.
Of course, if a thin girl comes, like his own daughter, "Old Saury" will be more emotional and will not refuse.
The ideological level of "general" is higher.
He is afraid of meeting poor families who are in financial distress, and even more afraid of meeting couples whose marriages are not supported by their parents for various reasons.
Because even though these people can't afford much money, their similar life experiences will always make them relate to themselves.
Therefore, the next jobs for "Old Sabryfish" and "General" are often the lowest paid among all "sea bumpers".
Speaking of which, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan have no taboos, but they can't get rid of their buddies' affection.
After knowing that both "Old Sabryfish" and "General" were in a difficult situation that they couldn't handle, the two boys took the initiative to sacrifice themselves and agreed to accompany them to "touch the sea".
In this way, on this "National Day", no one in this small group could rest.