But I couldn't contain my excitement, and I kept calling out as I scooped up and collected the fish.

After a whole morning, both arms felt numb and were so painful that they couldn't lift them. Only when the sun was high in the sky did the father and sons sit down to rest.

They were eating the sugar cakes they had brought from home.

"Dad, if we had this much luck every time we went out to sea, how much money would we make!"

Su Chengguo spoke in a muffled voice because he had stuffed the whole sugar cake into his mouth and was slowly chewing it. His hands were really tired, and it was too tiring to lift them up after each bite. But he was clever; there was always a way to overcome difficulties.

"You're dreaming, kid. We can't expect to have such good fortune every time. We should be happy that it happens once a year. Hurry up and eat. After we finish, let's cast our nets while we're still lucky and the weather is good."

Su Dahai couldn't help but smile as he looked at his son's delusional dreams, but when he looked up at the sky, he realized that he himself was also having such a beautiful dream.

But one should be content; he was already satisfied with this one stroke of good luck.

Although today's catch wasn't all large yellow croakers like before, there were still quite a few valuable fish.

This trip was a win-win situation no matter what.

"Alright, after eating the sugar cake, I feel like I'm back to normal."

Su Chengguo perked up again when he thought about how good luck is fleeting and that making a profit now is a win.

A real man never complains of being tired.

"Dad, look what this is!"

Su Chenggong had been observing the sea and listening to his younger brother and father talking. He didn't interrupt, but he couldn't help but smile.

But suddenly he saw a group of fish jumping out of the water, and he became excited.

Upon hearing Su Chenggong's excited voice, Su Dahai immediately stood up and peered out. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed excitedly, "My god, a school of sea wolf fish! Son, what are you still eating? Cast your net, you little rascal!"

"Stop standing there like an idiot, get started!"

Su Dahai's face turned red with excitement, and he wished he could jump into the sea to catch fish.

Su Chenggong and Su Chengguo were as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They immediately started casting nets, using all the nets on the boat and even using net bags to scoop them up, afraid that if they were too slow, the fish would disappear.

Arms that were previously too heavy to lift now seem to be made of steel, with only one movement: scooping up fish.

"Over there, over there!"

"Hey you brat, that big one got away! I really want to kick you off the boat!"

The fishing boat was filled with Su Dahai's hoarse roars.

Su Chenggong and Su Chengguo were yelled at like grandsons, biting their chins and not daring to utter a single word.

Because there were so many fish, they all looked huge to them.

The fish only need about ten minutes to pass through.

As the main group passes by, the fish become fewer and fewer.

The father and his two sons strained with all their might, but they only managed to scoop up a few nets. Fortunately, there were still nets left to cast.

The net is the small part; the part that casts the net is the big part.

All three nets on the boat were cast, and the boat sank considerably.

Su Dahai's face was flushed, and he was very excited: "Let's rest for a bit and get ready to set up the net. Once we've set up the net, we'll go home."

This morning was very fruitful. We just encountered a school of barracuda. ​​I don't know how many pounds they weigh, but they're expensive. They sell for six cents a pound.

With today's harvest, which sold for several hundred yuan, Su Dahai's mouth was practically stretched to his ears in a grin.

"Dad, when we get back, will your hand still be able to move?"

Su Chengguo was panting heavily; he had never imagined that being too lucky would bring him trouble.

He never imagined that one day he would be fishing so hard that he couldn't lift his hands.

In other words, this is equivalent to counting money until his hands cramped, and he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

"Why are you complaining about being tired at such a young age? Get up and get to work. I'll make a gold necklace for each of your wives this year."

Su Dahai was also panting, but he couldn't stop his excitement.

This year's harvest is already better than last year's, and even if things don't go well in the second half of the year, we can still make a profit. Thinking of the women in his family, Su Dahai felt he should treat his family well.

"Dad, you said it yourself."

Su Chengguo was so tired that he didn't want to move, but as soon as he heard that he could make a gold necklace for his wife, he immediately perked up again.

Zhou Chunmei likes gold jewelry, but she is reluctant to spend her private money.

With Dad speaking up, it's like getting something for free; just thinking about it makes me happy.

Su Chenggong also looked at Su Dahai expectantly.

Su Dahai nodded with a smile: "I said it."

"Let's save a few of these fish to take home so our family can have some too."

Looking at the plump barracuda, Su Dahai suddenly spoke again.

"Dad, this one costs more than a dollar, are you willing to spend that much?"

Su Chengguo looked at Su Dahai in surprise, wondering if the sun had risen in the west today, which was why her father was being so generous.

The flesh of this sea wolf fish is tender and delicious, whether braised or salt-baked. But with such a price, no one would be willing to eat it for themselves.

"Dad, are you really staying home for dinner?"

Su Chenggong was also surprised.

Seeing his two sons staring at him, Su Dahai said irritably, "If it's not real, is it cooked? Of course it's real."

“I felt bad that I didn’t keep any of those big yellow croakers. I thought to myself that every time I go out to sea, I’ll bring some good stuff for my family to eat.”

Su Dahai recalled feeling regretful ten days ago, but it's not too late. Let bygones be bygones; from now on, you have to be willing to let go.

It's just a few dollars' worth of fish; it's fine if my family eats it.

"Dad's right, we're in for a treat! If we could catch more mackerel next time, we could make fish balls, they'd taste amazing..."

Su Chengguo's mouth watered as she talked about food.

"You're such a big eater, get back to work and go home to rest."

Su Dahai smiled, looking at the gleam in his two sons' eyes. He felt a pang of guilt. He had been a fisherman all his life, but his family had never had a decent meal of fish.

Now he has come to his senses and feels that his expectations for life have increased.

The three men, father and sons, were as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and began to set up the net.

The first net was overwhelmed.

Su Dahai felt a pang of heartache watching the fish keep falling from the leak.

"Quick, quick, grab the nets and catch them! Every fish counts!"

Su Dahai yelled at Su Chengguo, while his own arms were bulging with muscles from playing the net, and veins were clearly visible.

With Su Chenggong's help, the father and son worked together to pull the net up.

As soon as they relaxed their guard, hundreds of kilograms of barracuda swarmed into the cabin.

There are only three networks in total, and all of them are overloaded.

Su Dahai couldn't keep up with the strength, so he used the second and third nets to scoop up fish that had fallen out of the leaks.

After setting up the net, Su Chengguo and Su Chenggong collapsed onto the deck, oblivious to how wet it was.

"Big brother, are you tired?"

Su Chengguo asked Su Chenggong if he felt utterly exhausted and that his body had been hollowed out.

Su Chenggong smiled and said, "I'm tired, but I'm so happy."

This all costs money. His eldest son will be starting primary school in the second half of the year, and in a few years he will need to get married and build a house. All of this will cost money.

Therefore, he was happy to endure such hardship and toil.

"Me too. I'm going to tell Chunmei about my good luck today when I get back. She'll be so envious." Su Chengguo said with a grin.