I got home at 6 o'clock, loaded the fish into five large water tanks that could hold 200 kilograms each, attached an aerator, a landing net, and an electronic scale, opened the canopy of the tricycle, and drove towards the city.

On the way, Chen Hong called Zhang Baiqiang and told him to meet her at the entrance of the Dragon Palace Hotel. Chen Hong then headed straight for the Dragon Palace Hotel.

After driving for more than twenty minutes, we arrived at the Dragon Palace Hotel. From a distance, we could see Zhang Baiqiang's shiny bald head. It was just lunchtime at the hotel, and the staff were busy setting the table.

When the two met, Zhang Baiqiang got into the car first. When he saw the fish that Chen Hong had brought, he was so happy that he immediately asked his assistant to call the head chef to come and see the goods.

A moment later, the assistant brought in a Mr. Fan with a big belly and a short neck. Chen Hong laughed as soon as she saw him. This Mr. Fan had the body of Fan Wei and the face of Li Liqun, and... they actually matched quite well.

Chen Hong thought to herself: Should I call him Chef Fan or Chef Li? No wonder people say life is a play! I've encountered a chef who's actually played by two famous actors!

Chen Hong quickly greeted the man, as he was a powerful figure in the kitchen. The head chef had the final say on what kind of fish to use and what kind not to use.

Chef Fan immediately recognized the fish as wild and very lively, and was quite satisfied with the catch. He told Section Chief Zhang to keep all the fish and then strolled back to the kitchen.

Section Chief Zhang was about to arrange for someone to bring the weighing tank to weigh the fish when Chen Hong stopped him: "Section Chief Zhang, wait a moment. You need to give me a price first. I can only sell it to your hotel if it's reasonable."

"Okay, I need to give you a quote first. I forgot in my haste. Please forgive me."

"Green grouper 75 yuan/jin, mouse grouper 380 yuan/jin, red grouper 260 yuan/jin, black croaker 45 yuan/jin, purple-red croaker 50 yuan/jin, yellow croaker 45 yuan/jin, sea bass 30 yuan/jin, red grouper 95 yuan/jin, large rockfish 80 yuan/jin, red amberjack 28 yuan/jin."

Blue-spotted mackerel: 50 yuan/jin; Golden drum fish: 40 yuan/jin; Oysters and mussels: 12 yuan/jin; Sea snails: 30 yuan/jin; Green lobster: 90 yuan/jin; Spinach lobster: 130 yuan/jin; Blue crab: 100 yuan/jin; Swimming crab: 40 yuan/jin.

“Sister, look, the price I’m giving you is definitely the highest it can be right now. The price will definitely drop after the fishing moratorium. I think you’re a very honest person. It’s amazing that a woman goes out to sea alone. I’m not going to skimp on the price, and you shouldn’t ask for more. Let’s do this as a long-term business.”

Upon hearing that the price was indeed quite high, Chen Hong nodded in agreement, "Brother Zhang, since you call me 'sister,' I won't stand on ceremony with you anymore. From now on, I'll call you 'brother.'"

"Your price is fair, brother, you're a true friend. I knew you were an honest man the first time we met. It's no wonder I saved so many good fish for you from the villagers; I knew my judgment was right."

From now on, I'll deliver the fish you order directly to the store, so Uncle Liu, who buys fish in the village, won't be unhappy and put your sister in a difficult position. I went to great lengths to reserve fish for Brother Zhang.”

“I understand even if you don’t say it, we’re from the same village, it’s a bit embarrassing. Give me a call before you come next time, I’ll be waiting for you.”

As the two were talking, some shop staff and assistants started scooping and weighing the fish. Zhang Baiqiang and Chen Hong each took a pen and counted the items one by one in a notebook. After all the fish were weighed, they settled the accounts.

After all the items were weighed, they sold for a total of [amount] yuan. Zhang Baiqiang, on behalf of the company, transferred [amount] yuan to Chen Hong on the spot.

After saying goodbye to Zhang Baiqiang, Chen Hong drove to the Bohai Shopping Mall supermarket, bought 200 yuan worth of beef, 100 yuan worth of ribs, and two cans of peanut oil in the fresh produce section, loaded them onto her tricycle, and drove home.

First, they went to the old house to pick up the child and the dog, leaving a bucket of peanut oil for Grandpa Yu Yang. The mother and child went home to cook. Yu Yang was giving the dog a bath in the yard when there was a knock on the door. When they opened it, they saw Xiao Hao and Wang Xin.

It turns out the two children came to invite Yu Yang to Xiao Hao's house for dinner, and today Wang Xin is also joining them.

Chen Hong looked at the trio and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Wang Xin, does your mother know that you went to Xiao Hao's house for dinner?"

"I know, Xiaohao's mom just called my mom and said she'll take me and Yuyang home after we have dinner at Xiaohao's house. Auntie, you don't need to cook dinner for Yuyang."

"Auntie, my mom and grandma are cooking a big meal for us. After feeding Black Tiger and Glasses, we'll go back to my house for dinner. After dinner, Mom will take Wang Xin and Yu Yang home. Also, thank you for the pears and blueberries you gave us yesterday. They were delicious, and I really liked them."

Xiao Hao is also quite cunning and a little foodie.

"Then tell Yu Yang when you're done eating, and ask him to bring some back for you. There are still some left at home."

"Okay, I'll ask Yu Yang for it after we finish eating tomorrow."

Chen Hong laughed; this kid knew how to take advantage of a situation.

After the three children bathed and fed the dog, they were about to go to Xiao Hao's house for dinner.

Chen Hong fed the chickens and ducks and collected the eggs. She went back to the kitchen and divided them into two bags, each containing a dozen or so pears and a box of blueberries, and handed them to Wang Xin and Xiao Hao respectively.

"The typhoon is coming tomorrow, and it will rain for several days. The children can't go out by themselves. You two should each take one portion home to eat."

"Thank you, Auntie." "Thank you, Auntie."

After seeing the three off, Chen Hong went to the backyard and picked cucumbers, tomatoes, and green beans. She also picked some chili peppers, celery, and cilantro and took them back to the front yard.

The typhoon is coming, and the vegetables in the garden will be affected. Chen Hong reinforced the vegetable racks again to prevent them from being blown down by the typhoon.

I had a simple dinner by myself: tomato and egg noodles, a nutritious, simple, and healthy meal.

After thoroughly inspecting and tidying the yard, we won't be afraid even if a typhoon comes. Taking a bath, making tea, and watching TV are precious moments of relaxation.

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