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Bab 343: Chapter 343: The Disheartened Island Courier

Chen Jianhai was stunned! 

The most popular island resident? Had he really been recognized as an islander?

"Take this."

Before Chen Jianhai could react, the old man in the undershirt handed him something. Chen Jianhai took it and saw that it was a brand new island outfit!

"Isn't this the outfit only islanders can have?" Chen Jianhai asked in disbelief. "You're just giving it to me?"

In the daytime, the old man had been adamant about not giving him the outfit, but now he was offering it willingly at night?

"It's yours!" the old man said with a smile. "From now on, you are officially an islander."

The surrounding islanders applauded, and someone even shouted, "Well done, Huluwawa! From now on, we're family!"

Besides the applause, there were whistles and cheers.

"Boss, you're awesome!" 

An Xia, sitting nearby and playing the guitar, also proudly shouted.

"I..." Chen Jianhai's lips quivered, his eyes slightly red. He was about to express his gratitude, but then he glared at the old man, angrily saying, "If you could have given me the outfit tonight, why did you lie about the household registration during the day?"

The old man's smile froze, his expression awkward. Then, he thickened his skin and waved dismissively, "Ha! Don't mind those details!"

Xiao Lang, enviously eyeing the outfit in Chen Jianhai's hands, said wistfully, "Brother, if you don't want it, give it to me. I still don't have new clothes."

He glanced at the old man with a look full of implied meaning. The old man blushed and apologetically said, "Only one most popular island resident is chosen each year. Wait until next year, and I'll promise you one!"

Xiao Lang, feeling aggrieved, said, "Am I not popular?"

The old man was at a loss for words. For the past six months, Xiao Lang had diligently operated a barbecue stand on the island, always offering discounts and deals. Seeing him so upset, the old man was about to console him when Chen Jianhai's angry voice interrupted, "I've risked my life for this island, I've shed blood for this island!"

Xiao Lang retorted, "You haven't shed a drop!"

They were both there to make money, so why should one get new clothes while the other didn't? 

Chen Jianhai unceremoniously put the outfit over his shirt. If it weren't for the inconvenience of changing pants in front of the crowd, he would have put those on too.

"Hmph!" Xiao Lang turned away in a huff. The friendship between the men was overturned because of a thin outfit.

Xiao Lang stood fuming in the crowd. Beside him, Han Ke, the island courier, also stood silently. Their serious expressions clashed with the surrounding joy.

By the bonfire, Chen Jianhai danced and sang with the children, and the old man clapped happily beside them. The beach was alive with cheer and laughter.

After a while, Han Ke quietly asked, "Did the island chief just say you would be next year's most popular island resident?"

"Yeah," Xiao Lang replied curtly, clearly not believing the empty promise.

Han Ke kicked at the sand, "I've been delivering packages all over the island, come rain or shine, pedaling a broken tricycle. Is it easy for me? My legs are swollen from all that pedaling, and I still didn't get recognized as the most popular island resident."

Xiao Lang glanced at Han Ke's legs, which didn't look swollen to him. But for the sake of solidarity, he also kicked at the sand and said, "I've been tirelessly grilling barbecues in over 20 degrees heat, almost getting heatstroke. Is it easy for me? I've nearly dehydrated myself several times and still didn't get recognized."

Han Ke, disheartened, said, "Yeah... I've worked hard all year, and the honor goes to that dog boss. Why? Anyone can deliver packages if they want. I'm done!"

Han Ke's eyes were red, his voice filled with bitterness. "The fishing conditions on the island are better now. Just the money I make from fishing is enough to live on. Why should I exhaust myself delivering packages?"

Xiao Lang shivered. He had been venting, but Han Ke seemed genuinely ready to quit. Why was he so worked up?

"Don't be like that, brother," Xiao Lang quickly said. "We're all doing this for the island. It's just a set of clothes. I'll take you to Nanjiang later; I know some shops that sell cheap men's clothes that look like big brands but are actually very affordable..."

Han Ke shook his head, "Anyone can do this job. I'm done!"

With that, Han Ke turned and ran off, looking like a strong man breaking free from a toxic relationship and embracing a new life.

"This is insane..." Xiao Lang stood there, dumbfounded.

He thought about running after Han Ke but felt it would be melodramatic. Meanwhile, Chen Jianhai and the old man were joyfully singing and drinking by the bonfire, completely absorbed in their revelry. It wasn't the right time to bring this up.

As Xiao Lang hesitated, Feng Di and another guy with yellow hair noticed Han Ke leaving and ran after him.

"Phew…" Xiao Lang sighed in relief. He had just been venting, but someone took it seriously.

If anything happened because of this, he wouldn't be able to avoid responsibility.

"Sigh... young people these days," Xiao Lang muttered, watching the islanders sing and dance. "When you're young and single, you've got all that energy and nowhere to use it. If you don't work hard to make money now, you'll regret wasting time later."

As he grumbled, Xiao Lang's eyes suddenly lit up! If Han Ke quit, he could take over! 

He could buy an electric tricycle, deliver packages during the day, and sell barbecue at night. That would be an efficient use of his time.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Next year, when the island votes for the most popular resident again, he could leverage his deliveries to campaign for votes. Those who didn't vote for him could find rotten eggs under their doorframes. He'd smoke them out!

Feeling grateful, Xiao Lang watched Han Ke's departing figure. "Thank you, stranger."


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