"That's right. Folks in my hometown shouldn't be bullied by outsiders."

"It just so happens that I have nothing to do, so I just want to watch the excitement for a while."

"That family is really nothing. He actually has a face. Don't let him come to our village again next time. If he sees it, he will be kicked out."

"If there is going to be a big show in a few days, let's surround the village and not let people from their village come in."

"Then don't go to their village during Mazu's parade in the next few days!"

"That's not possible. What does it have to do with other people in the village? Mazu protects all the fishermen at sea. We can't do this."

"Okay, okay, the matter is over. Let's go back to our respective homes. Do what you should do. Don't delay your own affairs. There are only a few days left. I just happened to be busy for a while. I will be able to do it in a few days.

Listen to the show."

The village chief and secretary kept talking, and everyone stopped talking and dispersed in twos and threes. When they left, they were still discussing with each other the big drama to be performed in the next few days.

"Are they still the same troupe from last year? They sang so well..."

"Yes, yes, it sounds really good. It's been a long time since it was so lively..."

"I'll be able to listen to the show again soon..."

"I don't know how much it costs to hire a troupe to sing for a day..."

"Who wants to come here in one day? It takes at least three days to prepare. It's hard enough to move a bunch of props and costumes around. Who can sing for you for a whole day..."

The voices of discussion gradually faded away, and it was time for the villagers to leave. After the secretary, the village chief and others were almost gone, they only said a few words and then left.

At the back, only Ye's father, Ye's mother, Ye Yaodong, and the surrounding neighbors were left.

"Dongzi, parents, you should all go and get busy. I have nothing to do here. Everyone should go and do their own thing. I also have to prepare to go to sea. This delay has wasted half the morning."

"Okay, okay, we have to go to sea together anyway, so let's go together."

"Okay, then just wait for me and I'll put things in order."

Aunt Ma's eldest son came to Dongzi's house last year to deliver fish to thank him for sponsoring his younger brother's education. Now he rolled up his sleeves and helped Aguang put the baskets and buckets on the cart.

Before Aguang left, he also told his eldest sister to look after the family and if anything happened, she would go to the next door to find Aunt Ma, or go to the village committee to find his mother-in-law.

After explaining everything, I pushed the cart onto the cart and followed them to the dock.

Mother Ye and Aunt Ma also comforted his eldest sister, and then went about their business.

Ye Yaodong and A Guang were walking together and couldn't help but suggest, "What about the person your eldest sister is dating now? If there is no problem with her character, why not just get married directly to avoid any gossip, which will not have a good impact then.

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"Well, let's talk to my father when he comes back in a few days. The flood season will be over in just a few days. Then we'll see whether he should do it first or my sister's."

"Then it must be your father's business. Your father's affairs are so simple. The whole family can eat together. When your eldest sister gets married, there will be an elder to help with the arrangements."

"Let's talk about it later, wait until others come back."

Ye Yaodong looked at the half-grown boy beside him, pushing the cart without saying a word. He also nuzzled at him, and then asked in a low voice: "Is this boy diligent?"

"It's not bad. He's very diligent and can endure hardships. He can do whatever he wants at sea."

He walked around A Guang, put his arm on the boy's shoulder, and asked with a smile: "Hey, boy, would you mind if your mother got married to your uncle Pei next door?"

The boy looked embarrassed for a moment, and he stuttered for a while before he found his voice, "It depends on what she means, I can't go there anyway, I want to live in my own home, and I don't want to change my name or surname."

"There's no need to change it. At most, your mother will move here. Anyway, they live next door to each other. If the two families live in the same house, they can live in their own homes. It will be convenient for them to come and go."

"Um."

Ye Yaodong turned to look at A Guang and raised his eyebrows, "It's done, we have two younger brothers."

"Don't talk nonsense. It's not that big of a deal. Don't let others hear it. Then you will have to spread gossip again."

"Isn't there no one here?"

Because they were pushing the cart slowly, the boatman had already reached the front.

"Aren't we human?" Father Ye squeaked.

"Dad, I finally understand why mom hates you more and more. If you don't speak, no one will think you are mute."

"Asshole."

Father Ye didn't have anything handy, so he habitually wanted to take off his shoes, but when he lifted his feet, he found that he was wearing rain boots, and he reluctantly put his feet down.

Ye Yaodong had already run away when his father raised his feet.

Then when he arrived at the shore, he took the boatman who followed him and went out to sea first.

"It's getting more and more out of tune. I'm about to turn 30, and I still think I'm 13. I just talk back and run away."

Father Ye was cursing behind him, and then he also took a boatman out to sea.

The flood season continues, and before it ends, it’s time for the village to perform.

On the night of the 8th, a large vehicle drove into the village and then drove along the shore to the entrance of Thean Hou Temple.

Behind the Great Liberation came a large group of excited men and women, old and young. Everyone was extremely positive and excited, shouting that they would watch a big show tomorrow.

During the day, every household had brought their chairs and benches to the high platform of Thean Hou Temple in advance and set them up. At this time, the entrance to Thean Hou Temple was also surrounded, preventing everyone from entering, so as not to disturb the display of props.

Some children are extremely naughty, and everyone is afraid that something will get damaged without anyone looking at it.

Only after the stage is set up can people be allowed in, and children can run up to the stage and play with the curtain for a while.

Although they were not allowed in, the enthusiasm of the villagers was still high and they could not be allowed in. After all, they still poked their heads at the door and watched them carry various machines and equipment.

It wasn't until everything was moved, the liberation drove away, and the gate of Thean Hou Temple was closed, that everyone reluctantly returned to the village.

The excitement and excitement continued until the opening of the show the next day, and everyone was still smiling.

There are too few entertainment activities in this era. There are mobile film troupes going to the countryside, and the villagers are extremely excited. What's more, it is a troupe hired by their own village. It is simply a sense of glory.

When the show started at 1:30 pm the next day, Thean Hou Temple was almost overcrowded. The villagers in this village were so proud that people from all over the country crowded in to see them.

The entrance to Thean Hou Temple is also filled with all kinds of snacks and toys, just like a small market. Not to mention the children, even the adults are lingering here.

Most of the villagers are reluctant to continue the flood season and are going out to sea to fish. Of course, making money is the first priority. Anyway, there will be another big show at night. They can go to sea during the day and go to the theater at night.

The militia team in the village could not be organized. Everyone wanted to take advantage of the flood season to make more money. The village chief simply asked each household to keep someone to guard their homes to prevent thieves from taking advantage of them.

But when it comes to Mazu's birthday parade, no matter whether the flood season is still going on or not, everyone must put down what they are doing and relax.

The three days passed very quickly. Every day, the inside and outside of Thean Hau Temple were packed with people, just like going to the market. Of course, all the crowds were concentrated in Thean Hau Temple. The village was empty. It was better during the day. There were people looking after the house.

Even if you sit at the door and chat, you can check on the neighbors, but there are still unavoidable petty thefts at night.

Several arrests were made in succession, but nothing could be done to stop them. They could only beat the people, tie them up, and hand them over to the village committee. The village committee locked them up for one night and starved them for a day before handing them over to the other villages.

Fortunately, after three days of singing and the Mazu parade started, the village didn't look so chaotic anymore.

Everyone was reluctant to let the troupe leave. After listening to the troupe for three days, when the troupe left later, everyone walked all the way to the entrance of the village, muttering to each other that they didn't know where to go next and really wanted to continue to follow.

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And when the drama is over and the wandering begins, the flood season is almost coming to an end. It is not necessary for all the men in the family to go out during the parade. It only takes one person to go out, and the rest of the family can still go out to fish as usual.

This year's parade route is all based on last year's route. We will follow last year's route and end with a half-day tour of the village, followed by a peaceful meal.

Ye Yaodong asked his father to go to sea as usual, and he went to participate in the wandering from morning to night. Only on the last day when he was touring the village, he asked his father to stop work for a day and eat lunch at the same time.

Of course, he got up at night to burn the first incense stick on Mazu’s birthday, and he also lit the first stick of incense when he was invited out for a parade.

On this day of her birthday, the village was still overcrowded. In the past two days, Mazu was out touring the surrounding villages and the town.

It was only the last day to tour this village. At the same time, because it was the last day and it was close, people from nearby villages also came to this village to follow the honor guard and watch the fun. They followed wherever they went until they finished cruising the beach. In the middle of the morning

Only then did the ceremony come to an end, and Mazu was sent to the main hall.

The honor guard also returned all the flags and props and locked them in the hall's warehouse.

This year's event was not as grand as last year, and no leaders were invited. The village organized the wandering gods, but there were still tables for sixty or seventy people. In addition to the people in the village, most people from other villages came to pay for the peace meal when they knew Mazu's birthday.

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After everyone finished their wandering, they went home to rest. The Tin Hau Palace also had to be tidied up, and the tables, chairs, bowls and chopsticks were put out so that everyone could come over for dinner later.

Ye Yaodong also twisted his neck and shoulders and walked with a few friends. They all agreed to go to his house to play cards for a while, and then come over for dinner. Anyway, there was nothing to do at home, so they were just sitting.

Dongzi's house is right on the beach, closest to Thean Hou Temple.

Fatty rarely had a rest today, so he came back to watch the fun.

It's rare for 5 people to get together to play cards, but normally there are only 4 people playing cards, and one person has to stand up. So they decided to play crab fishing. As many people as possible can play, it doesn't necessarily have to be 4 people.

They took out the wooden stools they had at home and put them together, so they didn’t need to sit on them. They could shout more powerfully while standing!

And because they were shouting loudly while fishing for crabs, even the father and son of the Ye family, as well as the surrounding neighbors, were all attracted. They all came to watch them fishing for crabs, and they were reluctant to leave.

Mother Ye stood by and called them to go to Thean Hou Temple for dinner, but no one moved, except for the last words.

She had no choice but to pull Ye's father, who also found her annoying.

"If you're in a hurry, just go by yourself. I've been told that it's the last time. It's the last time. You can go after taking a look."

Mother Ye looked at the children again, "Are you leaving?"
To be continued...