The Little Life of a Big Landlord

Chapter 74 Playing

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When the three returned to the community, they asked someone to help them change the lock on the front door. Finally, they were able to move into the house and no longer have to worry about accommodation when they travel here in the future.

"Where shall we go this afternoon?" Yang Ming asked as the three of them lay on the large sofa in the living room, digesting their meal after a seafood feast at their new home.

"Listen to Bao'er..." Wei Qingqing kissed Bao'er on the cheek.

"Listen to Daddy..." Xiao Bao'er kissed Yang Ming's cheek again.

"I'll listen to my wife..." Yang Ming kissed Wei Qingqing's cheek again.

puff...

The three of them laughed together, and then they decided to go to the beach to buy swimsuits, swimming rings, and parasols so they could have a good time on the beach this afternoon.

It's getting a bit cold this time of year, but there are still quite a few people swimming in the sea. These days, there are plenty of people swimming in the winter, let alone taking a swim in the sea during this crisp autumn season.

The afternoon sun was still very strong, making the beach scorching hot. Under the large parasols, men and women in swimsuits were enjoying the sea breeze. Of course, in TV dramas, the beach is a place where beautiful women in swimsuits gather, but in reality... beautiful women are not yet an overabundance. Regardless of what their faces look like, at the very least, the rich nutrition means that most people have a natural "spare tire" around their waist.

"See that winged horse? That's the Pegasus, so this place is also called Pegasus Bathing Beach..." Yang Ming said, pointing to a Pegasus statue with outstretched wings not far away, with a large parasol on his shoulder and three swimming rings of different sizes attached to it.

Wei Qingqing held Xiao Bao'er's hand with one hand and carried a small cloth bag in the other, which contained some fruit and snacks.

The three of them found a moment to set up their parasols and spread a soft cloth on the sand. They took off their jackets, revealing their swimsuits underneath. Yang Ming wore black shorts, his muscular body exposed, which was quite eye-catching. Many swimsuit-clad beauties couldn't help but glance over. Wei Qingqing wore a sky-blue one-piece swimsuit with a small skirt around her waist. She didn't look particularly alluring, but rather had a pure and innocent charm. Xiao Bao'er wore a green one-piece swimsuit, which looked delicate and exceptionally cute.

After taking off his coat, Xiao Bao'er probably felt a bit cold, so he lay down directly on the cloth, feeling the scorching heat of the sand beneath him. His back felt warm and cozy, it was so comfortable...

Yang Ming stood on the beach, gazing into the distance where the sea and sky met. The waves crashed in, rolling the fine sand and washing over his feet. The warm, slightly cool seawater made the hairs on the back of his feet stand on end.

Wei Qingqing smiled slightly as she watched Yang Ming standing on the beach testing the water. She quietly walked to his side and gently pushed him. Just then, a wave surged in, and Yang Ming lost his balance and was pushed directly into the sea. Don't be fooled by the seawater hitting your feet; when you're fully immersed in the water, the icy coolness... can definitely make you feel refreshed to the bone.

"Hehehehe..." Wei Qingqing couldn't help but giggle as she watched Yang Ming emerge from the seawater shivering. Xiao Bao'er, lying under the parasol, also laughed as she watched her godmother tease her godfather.

"Smack..." Yang Ming slapped Wei Qingqing's buttocks, glaring at her: "You're still laughing? This is the beach, not a ditch. If I get swept away by a wave, you'll be a fresh-faced widow."

"No way? Is it that serious?" Wei Qingqing stuck out her tongue and hugged Yang Ming's arm.

"Of course! Would I lie to you? You can push me down without any problem, but don't push Bao'er..."

"Young lady, that was dangerous. If that young man had been taking a breath, he wouldn't have made it back up. When playing at the beach, you should learn more about safety..." A plump middle-aged woman, lying on a small deck chair next to Yang Ming and his friends' parasol, said.

"Thank you, Auntie..." Wei Qingqing quickly thanked her, remembering the lesson. Who knew if Yang Ming's protective function in his large landowner's farm space would allow him to breathe underwater? If something really went wrong... she would really be in trouble.

The sea breeze blew frequently, caressing their cheeks. The three sat on the soft cloth, leaning together, listening to the sound of the waves, and gazing at the sea and sky merging into one. Not far away, a small island stood in the sea, and a long cable car continuously transported tourists.

"Daddy, I want to eat a peach..." Xiao Bao'er said in a clear voice.

"Here you go..." Yang Ming took a large peach out of the big cloth bag and handed it to the little guy.

The little guy took it and started eating it in big bites. Even though the peaches were quite big, they were very juicy. If the little guy had an appetite, he could eat two in one sitting.

"Hey, young man, where did you buy these peaches? Are there still peaches at the market this season?" The plump woman who kindly reminded Wei Qingqing leaned over and said.

"Hehe, this grew on our tree, in the greenhouse, and it's in season..." Yang Ming said, tossing a peach to the plump woman.

"These peaches are really big..." the plump woman said, turning the peach over and over in her hands.

"Hehe, it's made from piles of farmyard manure, that's why it's so big," Yang Ming chuckled.

"No, this doesn't taste like the ones from the greenhouse. Greenhouse peaches don't taste like this." The plump woman took a bite and immediately realized that greenhouses only allow people to eat out-of-season vegetables; in terms of taste, they are definitely not as good as those in season.

"We live in a remote mountain valley, a place blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Even the fruit trees grow next to the hot springs..." Yang Ming explained with a smile.

"That makes sense." The plump woman smiled, took a bite of her peach, and said, "Young man, is this your first time at the beach?"

"Yes!" Yang Ming nodded. "It's the first time."

"We're going fishing with a group on a fishing boat tomorrow. Do you want to come? It's 40 yuan per person, and we can give you a discount if there are more people. Your little girl is small, so it's free for her," the plump woman said.

"Oh? Going out to sea to fish?" Yang Ming's eyes lit up.

"Yes, those boatmen even give each person a net, and whatever they catch, they keep for themselves," the plump woman said.

"What do you think, should we go tomorrow?" Yang Ming nudged Wei Qingqing.

"I'm just worried about the danger. We're fine, but what about Bao'er..." Wei Qingqing was eager to try, but she was also worried about Bao'er. The ship was rocking, and the little girl was too young. If she fell into the sea... Wei Qingqing didn't dare to think about it.

"Hey! What are you worried about? Their boat is big and very stable," the plump woman said.

The couple looked at each other and could see longing in each other's eyes. Fishing in the sea and catching fish in the river are two completely different things.

"Auntie, we're going too," Yang Ming said.

"Okay, meet here at 4:30 tomorrow," the plump woman said.

Yang Ming hadn't slept all night. He lay on the beach and drifted off to sleep, the sounds of Wei Qingqing and Xiao Bao playing filling his ears. Every now and then, the two of them would press against him. The mother and daughter had gone into the water a few times, but the icy feeling always drove them back. By the time he felt the beach getting a little cool, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon.

"It's getting late, let's go back..." Wei Qingqing said, leaning against him.

"Hmm! We're getting a little hungry. Shall we eat at home or out?" Yang Ming asked.

"Auntie Pang just said there are a few pretty good barbecue restaurants around here, let's go eat barbecue together..." Wei Qingqing suggested.

Auntie Fatty, that fat woman, is still lying on the recliner, but she's covered with a blanket, so she's probably asleep.

"Where do you want to eat, Bao'er?" Yang Ming pinched Bao'er's little cheek. The little guy was happily nestled in Wei Qingqing's arms, munching on a big apple.

"I'll listen to Mom," Xiao Bao'er said in a clear voice.

"Okay, let's pack our things and go get some barbecue..." Yang Ming got up from the beach.

The three of them packed their things and were about to leave when the plump woman, who was supposed to be asleep, turned around and reminded them, "Don't forget, it's 4:30 tomorrow. Don't be late, those fishing boats won't wait for you."

"Okay, Auntie Fatty," Wei Qingqing said with a smile.

There are many barbecue restaurants in Nandaihe, but very few that taste authentic.

The three of them went home, washed off the sand and salt with the showerhead, changed their clothes, and then left the neighborhood. They chose a barbecue restaurant with many customers, found an empty seat, and sat down. Generally, restaurants with many customers are good ones, based on word of mouth!

As soon as the three sat down, a girl came over with a menu. The three ordered some lamb skewers and seafood skewers, as well as two mugs of draft beer and a can of soda, and then waited quietly.

First came the beer and drinks. After waiting for about half an hour, the grilled skewers, emitting the aroma of cumin, were served. The three of them were already getting impatient. As soon as the skewers were on the table, they each grabbed one and started eating them with gusto. The skewers were definitely hot from being freshly grilled, and with the spicy sauce on top, they were absolutely delicious.

"Uncle, want to listen to a song? It's two yuan a song..." The three of them were eating when they saw a girl carrying a guitar standing timidly in front of a customer who was drinking beer.

"I won't listen, I won't listen..." The guest waved his hand as if shooing away a fly.

The girl didn't linger and moved on to the next customer: "Uncle, want to listen to a song? Two yuan a song..."

"I won't listen... I won't listen..."

The girl walked up to the next customer: "Uncle, want to listen to a song? Two yuan a song..."

"Little girl, I know you've had a tough time. How about this, I won't listen to the song. I'll give you two yuan, consider it my uncle listening, okay?" The man spoke with a slight regional accent, but sounded quite gentle. In his hand, he held two one-yuan bills.

"Thank you, Uncle..." the girl quickly bowed and thanked him.

"It's not easy for anyone. Judging from the looks of it, he's still a student..." Yang Ming sighed softly.

Wei Qingqing didn't say anything, but she was clearly feeling down.

"Poor sister..." Although Xiao Bao'er didn't quite understand what the sister was doing, the sister's timid expression still touched her, making her sigh like this.

This world is always full of suffering and struggle. Life is a great sea of ​​suffering, in which everyone struggles to survive, but there is no other shore.

Before long, the girl got a job. Her voice was average, and her guitar skills were also average, but she sang very earnestly.

After the three finished their barbecue, they paid the bill and left. When they turned to look at the girl again, she was still singing, still singing very earnestly.

The three returned home and sat idly on the sofa in the living room. By then, it was already getting dark outside. After the incident with the singing girl, all three were in a bad mood. Since they had to get up early to go out to sea to fish the next day, they went to their rooms to sleep early.

Xiao Bao'er is still young and needs someone to look after him at night. Therefore, Yang Ming sleeps in one room, while Wei Qingqing and Xiao Bao'er sleep in another. The key issue is that the bed isn't big; otherwise, the three of them could sleep in one room without any problem.

"Are you asleep?" Yang Ming was lying on the bed, lost in thought, when suddenly the door opened and Wei Qingqing slipped in.

"Why did you come over? Is Bao'er asleep?" Yang Ming asked.

"Hmm!" Wei Qingqing climbed onto the bed and snuggled into Yang Ming's arms. "I just got her to sleep. What were you thinking about just now? You seem to be in a bad mood."

"I was just thinking, life is really tough. If I hadn't gotten the farm space, what would I be doing now?" Yang Ming sighed. "My family is from the countryside, but my parents want me to get a city residency and become a city dweller. They don't know how difficult that is... My roots are in the countryside. In the countryside, I have friends, buddies, and relatives. I can thrive there. But in the city... it doesn't belong to me. Even if I force myself to stay there, I can't truly integrate."

"For a country boy like you to develop in the city, it's like starting from scratch. If you don't do well, it's not your fault. Your buddies Zheng Dongfang, Zhao Dongge, and Zhang Jianhui all inherited their elders' businesses. With their parents guiding them, it's normal for their careers to go smoothly," Wei Qingqing comforted her.

"Of course I understand that. But you seem to have something on your mind too. Would you mind telling me? I'm your husband." Yang Ming turned to the side and hugged Wei Qingqing in his arms, his fingertips lightly touching her pert little nose.

"Of course I don't mind. I just think that my parents have had a really tough life. Although their salaries aren't much, their combined salaries are definitely not small. It's all because of me... Do you know how they've managed all these years? Living in that small, run-down house, they rarely visit friends during holidays, except for my uncles and aunts, for fear that people will see our dilapidated house and laugh at us. My mother said that my father used to be a pretty witty person, but because of my face, he's always frowning. I know they're afraid I'll do something rash..." Wei Qingqing's voice choked with sobs.

"Isn't your dad supposed to be funny? How could he be like that? The first day I went to your house, your dad really gave me a hard time. He insisted that a perfectly soft apple was crisp, and when I took out my bank card, he actually went to check the balance..."

"You still dare to say that..." Thinking of her father's embarrassing moments, Wei Qingqing felt her face burning. She rolled over and pushed Yang Ming onto his back, straddling him and gently pounding his chest with her little fists.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore... Spare me..." Yang Ming begged for mercy with a smile.

Wei Qingqing said in a coquettish voice, "You dare to talk about my dad? See how I deal with you..." As she spoke, she actually reached her hand into his armpit.

"Stop, stop... If you keep making a fuss, I'll yell..." It's just the couple flirting.

"Go ahead and scream, no one will come to save you even if you scream your lungs out." Wei Qingqing now resembled a bully who was harassing an innocent young girl.

"Mom and Dad, what are you doing?" Xiao Bao'er's voice rang out from the doorway.

The little one suddenly yelled, startling the two of them. Wei Qingqing tumbled off Yang Ming in a panic, looking rather embarrassed, and asked gently, "Baby, why aren't you sleeping?"

"I can't sleep..." Xiao Bao said, walking into the room, climbing onto the bed, and snuggling into Wei Qingqing's arms. "Mommy, tell me a story..."

"Mommy doesn't have a story, let Daddy tell one..." Wei Qingqing hugged the little one and glared at Yang Ming fiercely.

"Hehe, good, good, my daughter rescued me from the clutches of the evil Red Wolf, so I'll tell you a story to reward our brave Happy Sheep," Yang Ming laughed.

"Who are you calling the evil Red Wolf... Bao'er, let's defeat the Big Bad Wolf..." Wei Qingqing waved her little fists, and the mother and daughter pounced on Yang Ming with giggles, the three of them laughing and joking together.

At 4 a.m., the stars were still twinkling in the pale blue sky. Yang Ming and Wei Qingqing got up early, washed up, and began packing their things.

Actually, there's not much to pack. Just bring some water and food. It's windy at sea, so wear warm clothes. Also, bring a DV camera. If we record everyone's fishing process and bring it back to show Sun Fangfang and the others, they'll be so envious.

After tidying everything up, only ten minutes had passed when the two woke up Xiaobao. Then, the three of them locked the door, left the residential area, and headed towards Tianma Bathing Beach by the light of the streetlights.

The autumn dawn was a bit chilly, and the three of them instinctively wrapped their coats tighter. The DV camera was already on, faithfully recording everything.

"Hey, we've been waiting for you..." Auntie Pang's voice could be heard from afar.

Taking advantage of the dim light, the three could see that there were more than ten people on the other side, each carrying a small bag. They quickly walked a few steps forward and approached.

"Auntie Fatty..." Wei Qingqing greeted her warmly.

"Hehe, Qingqing, you've finally arrived! Let me introduce you. These are all our colleagues from Shougang..." Aunt Pang chuckled and began to introduce them to both sides.

After the two got to know each other, Aunt Pang called out, "Let's go to the dock. It's been a while since they set sail. They must be getting impatient."

So, a group of more than ten people headed towards the dock.

The docks at Nandaihe are not deep-water harbors, but rather small fishing ports with the stench of fish. Rows of dark wooden fishing boats are quietly moored. In fact, Nandaihe used to be a small fishing village (it was like that a couple of years ago, I don’t know if it has changed now).

The group boarded the fishing boat, and with the sound of a motor, the boat chugged off.

"This is the second group. The first group set sail around midnight. By the way, none of you three are seasick, are you? If you feel seasick and want to vomit, just vomit on the deck. But whatever you do, don't cling to the side of the boat to vomit. When you're seasick, you don't have any foothold, so be careful not to fall overboard..." Aunt Pang gave Yang Ming and his family some advice since they were newcomers.

Wei Qingqing looked down at Xiao Bao'er, who was holding her hand, and smiled, "It's okay, we don't get seasick..."

"Just because you're not seasick now doesn't mean you won't get seasick. Some people only start feeling seasick after the ship has been sailing for half an hour," Auntie Pang reminded her.

Yang Ming quickly replied, "We understand, thank you, Auntie Pang..."

The boat was moving very fast and rocked slightly, but it was still relatively stable. As a fishing boat, it is naturally not as stable as a tourist sightseeing boat.

After sailing for more than forty minutes, the fishing boat stopped in a deep water area where the seawater was black and no land could be seen at all.

Modern fishing is quite automated; just press a button and the large net is cast. However, the fishing boat that Yang Ming and his group were on used manual fishing, which meant casting the net manually. This boat was more like a part-time tourist sightseeing boat than a fishing boat... If they used automated fishing, how would they attract tourists?

These days, tourists are particularly interested in physically demanding jobs.

The boat owner was an old fisherman who knew how to look into the water and knew where the fish were. He took a large net, shook his hand, and cast it out. The net spread out and fell into the sea with a whoosh, then slowly tightened.

Immediately afterwards, the old fisherman began to pull up the net. This net was only a medium size, specially made for tourists. If it were a large net, a group of pampered tourists wouldn't be able to pull it up at all.

When the net was lifted, thirty or forty palm-sized, snow-white sea fish splashed around inside. Immediately, a shirtless young man came running over, dragging a large wooden box. This young man was the old fisherman's grandson. The father and son took the fish off the net and put them into the wooden box.

The old fisherman tried several more times with his nets, and each time he had a good catch.

"Oh! Grandpa, don't lose all the fish in the net..." Aunt Pang said anxiously as she saw the old man catching fish endlessly.

"Hehe, you can't catch them all, how can you catch all the fish in the sea?" The old fisherman chuckled, then stopped, handed the fishing nets to the tourists, pulled out a pipe from his waistband, lit it, and started puffing away while giving instructions to everyone.

Many of the tourists were experienced. The large net was cast again and again, and each cast could catch about ten sea fish, all of them snow-white. Once the fish were caught, the young man immediately found a large plastic bag to help pack them up, and everyone got their share.

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