Chapter 200: Building a factory and being admired by villagers

After processing the fish, the house was filled with fishy smell, especially in the hot weather, with flies hovering above. Just looking at it made Tan Shaoyang frown.

One is that the place is small and there is not enough room to stretch out.

The other is that it has a strong fishy smell that makes people feel uncomfortable.

We originally considered building a factory, but then put it aside, and now we have to deal with it again!

The construction site had been purchased early in the morning, and all that was left was to start construction. At this moment, he felt that it could be put into practice on schedule.

As for construction, go directly to Xu Qiang.

Earlier he wanted to use bamboo, after all, bamboo is everywhere in the mountains and hills, but he had some concerns. Once it became big and strong, he was worried that someone would get jealous and do something to it.

We also considered building a mud house, but transporting mud is a troublesome job and we would have to ask the villagers for help.

After many considerations, I decided to build a brick house in one go!
We built a wall outside and two small houses. We work in the small houses on rainy days and in the yard when the weather is good.

Tan Shaoyang handed the planning drawings to Xu Qiang. After reading them, Xu Qiang quickly understood them. He was no longer as clueless as he was at the beginning. After becoming proficient, he could easily understand all aspects.

“Third brother, let the learners build it, do you think it’s okay?”

“One is to reduce costs, and the other is to give them the opportunity to learn, so the money you invest can be greatly reduced.”

Before becoming an apprentice, the wages are very low.

It was something we had agreed on long ago, so there is no contradiction.

Tan Shaoyang nodded, “Okay, I’ll supervise from the side.” We are all villagers, and it is normal for us to help each other. He also hopes that they can master the skills as soon as possible.

As long as the money is in place, everything can be arranged quickly.

Truckload after truckload of red bricks were brought in and dumped at the spacious entrance of the village, followed by sand and lime.

The villagers who passed by never forgot to stop and take a few more looks.

I looked around frequently and wondered who was building the house.
Until the day of construction, when Xu Qiang showed up with the workers, most of the younger generation in the village who wanted to learn from him were down-to-earth and hard-working.

Xu Qiang looked at everyone and said, “The third brother is an open-minded person. He built the factory and decided to let you guys start.”

“Walls, small houses, a lot of work, whether you can finish the job depends on you.”

“Watch more and practice more, you will be able to make money after you become a master. Don’t think of making do with just enough. Slow work and careful work will produce results. You must ensure the quality. You cannot afford to dismantle the damaged materials.”

“The boss will be more picky when working for me in the future, so I can only hone my abilities. If I don’t understand something, I can ask the third brother. He can lead us as a master, and it is worth learning from him.”

Tan Shaoyang was watching from the side. Xu Qiang acted like a leader, with his hands behind his back, looking forward with a firm gaze and a steady tone.

It’s quite scary.

Make sure he’s tapped.

After the firecrackers were set off, the workers started working.

The villagers who gathered around to watch realized that it was Tan Laosan who wanted to build a house.

“Third brother, why don’t you start the construction at your old house? Why are you building it at the entrance of the village?”

Everyone is no longer surprised that he can build houses. If he can buy a ship, what’s so strange about building a house?

If he wasn’t so low-key, it would have been built long ago.

Tan Shaoyang smiled and said, “This was built as a factory. The uncles and aunts in the village asked me to find them a skill to make a living, so I decided to collect fish.”

“There are too many fish, and the smell is too strong when we cook them at home, which makes people feel uncomfortable, so we thought of building a factory to process them here on a regular basis.”

“When the time comes, any free old ladies can come and help.”

The villagers saw many people fishing with nets, but they didn’t expect the noise to be so loud. They were wondering whether they should join in.
After answering the questions, Tan Shaoyang instructed the workers on how to do their work.

All the middle-aged people in the village who have some ability are at sea.

Those who are a little less powerful are now also fishing with nets. Although it is very tiring to fish in the sea, if couples work together, they can catch hundreds of kilograms of fish and earn ten yuan.

Even young people who are still a little childish can learn a skill and live a comfortable life in the future.

Tan Shaoyang taught them step by step and told them the tricks. It was not a difficult thing at all. Practice makes perfect. They would master the skills after doing it more.

He gave instructions one by one, and although the speed was not fast, it was done quite well.

At the end of October, the sun is still scorching hot.

The autumn heat is no joke.

Even with a hat on, I was still sweating profusely.

Although it was tiring, no one complained, as people in this period were able to endure hardships and work.

Tan Shaoyang asked Sister Qing to boil a pot of tea early in the morning. After it cooled down, he drank it in one gulp and felt refreshed.

The women were going to the sea, and now they came in twos and threes, with joy on their faces as they watched their busy sons.

The Xu Qiang brothers have both achieved tremendous changes by building houses. Their son is not bad either. If he works for a few years, he will be able to do the same!

By then, you will be able to build a brick house yourself, so will you still worry about living an uncomfortable life?

Even when it comes to marrying a wife, you will have more choices!

“Third brother, thank you for not looking down on them and giving them the opportunity to learn!”

“You are like this in our village.” He said and gave a thumbs up.

There are more than 20 families making money at sea alone.

Now they are guiding them to cast nets to catch fish. Many families are very motivated and even the idle young people are taught the skills of building houses.

The villagers were originally poor and could only survive by relying on seafood. Now, their lives are gradually becoming more comfortable. Although they may not have the best meals every day, at least they can afford to have enough food.

There were no fields in the village, so people had to buy rice. They could only make do with it all year round and could not imagine having enough to eat every meal.

Some families who don’t have money to buy rice will get tired of eating seafood.

But now it’s different.

The people who followed the boat obviously became rich first, as you could tell by the smell of meat coming from their homes every now and then.

Now everyone is catching up, and with the promising children, they are not far behind.

Tan Shaoyang showed a modest look, “No, it’s a win-win situation. Only when the villagers can become rich, our small fishing village can get better and better.”

“Aunt, go home and don’t get stuck in the sun. You guys just watch here. They are a little bit restrained and it will delay the progress.”

“The sun is so hot here, if we finish early, we can leave work early.”

No one wants to be watched while working.

It felt like I was being watched, not to mention by my family.

As soon as he finished speaking, the woman nodded and left.

Tan Shaoyang does not arrange lunch or dinner, but subsidizes the price into the wages, which saves time and effort.

On the first day, we were not skilled enough and the speed was not fast. With twelve people and two small rooms, we had not completed half of the process.

Fortunately, slow work produces fine work, which is commendable.

The next day, they were much more skilled than the first day, but they were still a little timid and moved slowly when working on the shelves. Tan Shaoyang did not rush them, allowing them to slowly adapt.

Day three, day four…

A week later, the little house was built.

The location is quite spacious, so the slow speed is understandable.

A group of young people looked at the fruits of their labor with tears in their eyes. This is the house they built. It will be beautiful if they cover the roof with tiles.

Tan Shaoyang praised, “You are all good, and very talented. We have to thank Brother Qiang for being willing to guide you step by step.”

“From now on, follow your brother Qiang’s arrangements, and you won’t have to worry about your good life.”

“Don’t be sentimental now, we still have a yard!”

“My house smells really bad and is full of flies. I couldn’t wait to move here, so everyone please help me hurry up!”

Tan Shaoyang’s teasing words made everyone laugh. They were all young people and none of them were pretentious. They immediately went back to work.

The house has been built, so isn’t it easy to build a wall around it?

The speed has increased visibly.

Early November.

It took half a month to complete the construction and the tiles were also covered. We just hired two people to clean it, and then we can come to work.

Tan Shaoyang seemed quite satisfied.

“Come and help for another day tomorrow to level the ground.”

“We’re having a barbecue tonight. The ingredients are ready. Everyone has worked hard these days. Let’s eat to our heart’s content tonight.”

“Eat and drink your fill, and level the ground for me tomorrow, and I’ll let your brother Qiang pay you your wages.”

“If there is work coming to you, you can take it. As long as you are not afraid of hard work, you can make money in a matter of minutes.”

“You can live in such a spacious house in the future as long as you want.”

Tan Shaoyang habitually painted a rosy picture for everyone, and the young people were quite cooperative, with expectant eyes.

Xu Qiang watched from the side and secretly gave Tan Shaoyang a thumbs up, “Old Third, you used to fool us like this, and now it’s the turn of these young people, I’m quite moved.”

Tan Shaoyang looked at him, “Was I kidding? Didn’t the pie I drew for you come true?”

“Go back and take a look at your spacious house, and ask how many people in the village are not envious. If I hadn’t been keeping an eye on you, would you have been able to do this?”

“It’s hard work and I’m a little darker, but I’m still strong!”

“Being diligent is a good way out. As long as you can seize the opportunity, you can live a bright life.”

“I’m not kidding them. The future I described to them is something they can definitely live in as long as they work hard enough.”

“Just wait, the wind of fortune is coming soon, and as the leader, you will be the first one to have a bulging pocket.”

“You should treat workers kindly. Don’t treat them like cattle, and don’t think you can be arrogant just because you teach them. Instead, you should know how to use both kindness and severity, so that they will respect you and become dependent on you.”

“That way you can make more money.”

“Otherwise, no matter how much kindness you show, it will all fade away with the wind. You have to control the degree well.”

“It’s a unique business now. In a few years, there will be more people doing mud and water work. As long as your team is solid, it will be indestructible.”

“You are my future brother-in-law. I hope everything goes well for you. Think about it yourself and discuss it with Dahai.”

Xu Qiang nodded. He still had a lot to learn in this area!
Tan Shaoyang bought a whole piece of pork belly, cut it into thin slices and roasted it, then spread seasoning on it, wrapped it with a piece of lettuce and stuffed it into his mouth. It was so delicious that it burst with oil.

Young people are big eaters. They eat to their heart’s content. There are oysters, shrimps and grilled fish. Their bellies are bulging with food.

Xu Qiang laughed and said, “Just tell me, is it good to hang out with the third brother?”

“My third son is a very open-minded person. He never owes anything to his friends and is always generous and generous. If he wants you to work for him in the future, you must be diligent!”

“Let me tell you something. The third brother is going to build a house in town next year. There are still more than two months left. Whether you can master the skills and help him build the house depends on your ability.”

“I’ve seen his plan drawings. The location is not narrow. After you finish his house, you can live comfortably.”

Tan Shaoyang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. This Xu Qiang was really a smart guy. He just gave him some advice at the beginning and then used it as motivation.

Looking at those pairs of bright and expectant eyes, I have to say that Xu Qiang’s idea is very good. At least the motivation has been stimulated.

“Alright, just eat happily and don’t bother with these nonsense. I won’t stay here with you any longer. You’ve been working non-stop and you must be exhausted. Go back and lie down.”

Tan Shaoyang knew his limits. This was Xu Qiang’s home court, so he must be in control. It was no big deal if he stayed here all the time.

When he just got home, he saw Zhang Yishui sleeping on the recliner, looking so depressed. This kid treated his home as his own.

Zhang Yishui has been working non-stop during this period, taking care of the ship and looking for a car at the same time. He has dark circles under his eyes.

It’s no wonder he’s anxious. They started cutting sugarcane in late November, and if they could find one more vehicle, they could transport more. Making money is never easy.

Tan Shaoyang ignored him, found his shorts and took a shower. After washing, he wiped his hair with a towel, feeling refreshed.

At that time, Zhang Yishui turned over and opened his hazy eyes, “Old Third! If I were not a man, I would be fascinated by your strong body.”

Tan Shaoyang’s face was full of black lines, “Your food is too good, right? You look a lot stronger.”

Zhang Yishui had a sad face, “My sister Ting feeds me with delicious food every day, so it’s hard for me not to be strong.”

“Is your factory almost finished? If it weren’t so busy, I’d like to get involved!”

Tan Shaoyang waved his hand, “Don’t bother, you won’t make much money.”

He must not be allowed to get involved in this business.

I have to transport the crispy fish myself, but I don’t want to reveal any clues and ruin my perfect life.

Zhang Yishui was full of emotion, “You are almost like a living Bodhisattva in our village. If others don’t have any ideas to make money, you have to find a way.”

“Your fragrance is the only one that can stay here for a while. The fishy smell next door is so strong that I don’t even want to step in.”

Tan Shaoyang nodded. That was indeed the case!

“We’ll find someone to clean it tomorrow so we can move into the factory. It’s true that the fishy smell is too strong after cleaning it at home.”

“Why are you not sleeping at night and coming to my house?”

Zhang Yishui said: “I just came to discuss the progress with you and get some money. I have nothing on hand, so I had no choice but to come to you.”

“We found five cars, but we couldn’t afford the money for two of them.”

Tan Shaoyang didn’t waste time and just gave him the money directly.

During this period of time, I had to pay the workers for building the house, so I didn’t save the money. I just counted the amount and gave it to him directly.

“Zhang Yishui, I have to remind you that you need to find someone to do the accounting. You can’t be completely clueless about the accounts!”

“I won’t know whether I’m making a profit or a loss by then.”

Zhang Yishui nodded, “My sister Ting has already thought about it. She will follow up on this matter and keep a record of it.”

(End of this chapter)