After Xu Lin analyzed the situation, Zheng Ming suddenly understood and happily went off to get to work.

Three hours later, the convoy arrived at Jinshi Wharf. Xu Lin and Zhou Pinyi led the base's fishing team to report to the person in charge of the wharf.

The two people left after delivering the person, without caring about any arrangements made by them.

As before, the two maneuvered their boat to a distance, changed into professional fishing gear, and began fishing. Xu Lin used binoculars to observe the surrounding area for any other fishing boats.

Xu Lin wasn't entirely reassured by Zheng Ming's words of comfort before they set off. Fishing at the base would definitely have an impact on them. After all, those few people were at sea every day; who could guarantee they wouldn't discover the secrets of their fishing boats?

So Xu Lin had a bold idea: to bribe these fishermen to fish for her, and then Zheng Ming would bring the fish back. This way, the secret wouldn't be exposed, and the two of them wouldn't have to travel back and forth, saving more time and making money. Where else could you find such a good deal? The only question was whether bribing the fishermen would be easy.

The two spent the entire day on the water. As evening approached, they prepared to go ashore to rest. They happened to see fishermen from the base undergoing training. Zhou Pin ate a few bites of food and then went over to teach them fishing techniques. He quickly became familiar with the group and invited them to eat grilled fish together.

The fish was freshly caught by the two of them, and the meal brought them closer together. Xu Lin then offered each other cigarettes and alcohol, and their eyes practically sparkled with excitement.

As Zhou Pin gradually mentioned that he wanted them to earn extra money, the reward would be the alcohol and cigarettes they drank. How could everyone not be tempted? They all said they could definitely complete the task.

After a satisfying meal and with the business deal finalized, Xu Lin and Zhou Pin could leave with Zheng Ming and the others after one more day of fishing, without having to travel back and forth anymore. Xu Lin then had a wonderful sleep.

On the third day, when Zheng Ming came over, Zhou Pin told him that he would no longer come to Jinshi, and that the fishermen at the base would catch fish for them, giving them a commission, and Zheng Ming would transport the fish back.

Zheng Ming patted Zhou Pin on the shoulder: When it comes to getting something for nothing, Zhou Pin is the best!

Xu Lin calculated that if she and Zhou Pin went to Jinshi to fish and bring back fish to sell every time, after deducting rent, utilities, fuel costs, and the commission paid to the fleet, they could earn 5 points per pound of fish, which would be their wages. If the two of them came to fish occasionally, they could earn about 6 points per pound of fish after deducting costs. If they outsourced everything, they could earn about 4 points per pound of fish after deducting costs, but they wouldn't need to be involved, freeing up their labor force so they could do other things.

After returning to the base and delivering the goods, the two went straight home as usual. They kept records of how many kilograms of fish they sold each time, and they also knew the unit price, so they could calculate the final selling price without having to stay in the store.

I didn't bring Shuke and Beta with me when I went out this time. When I got home, I found that the atmosphere at home seemed a little different. There were a lot of dogs around the house, as if they were protecting the house. What's going on?

As Xu Lin opened the gate and went inside, Shuke and Beta were sunbathing in the yard. Judging from Shuke's pleading look, Xu Lin knew that he had probably won over the other dogs in the neighborhood and was trying to show off in front of her!

Xu Lin didn't expose him, but looked at Shu Ke with suspicion. Shu Ke let out a "woof", and all the dogs nearby gathered in the yard and lay down at Xu Lin's feet. The scene was somewhat shocking.

Zhou Pin nudged Xu Lin, who then snapped out of her daze and quickly took out dog food from her bag (actually, from her spatial storage) to feed the dogs. She also specially found two boxes of imported canned food to reward Shuke and Beta.