The others were surprised, "If everyone can get something like this, it's like picking it up for free."

Hua Baoguo laughed and said, "It's like picking them up for free; these fish all jumped out on their own."

So getting up early has its advantages; we've managed to snag a windfall.

Do you really think he can't see that everyone gathered here today is someone who didn't go up the mountain today? They're just jealous now. Where were they before?

"Stop lying to me," Bai Zhaodi said disdainfully. "If there were really something to pick up, why didn't the others come back? You must have done something to sabotage this."

We're all neighbors, so please share any good methods you have. Don't keep them to yourself.

“Yes, Baoguo, that’s not very fair of you. We’re all comrades, we can’t keep things to ourselves.”

Hua Baoguo wasn't going to put up with them. "Believe it or not, it's not like we're the only family on the mountain today. You'll see when they come back."

We're good on foot, but they should be here soon. Why don't you wait at the door?

Hearing the noise, Tian Guihua stood at the door and called out to him, "Aren't you tired of carrying that? Hurry up and go home."

This son is such a worry; his father and children have all gone home, and he's the only one showing off.

Hua Baoguo had always been afraid of Tian Guihua, so he bypassed the person blocking his way and quickly walked back.

"I'm exhausted, I'm so tired, it's too heavy," Hua Baoguo replied as he passed Tian Guihua.

Tian Guihua ignored the stares of the people outside the door and closed the door directly.

"I thought you wouldn't be back until the afternoon. Why are you here so early? And you've amassed so much good stuff?"

This time, it wasn't even Hua Baoguo's turn to speak. Hua Zhiping and Hua Zhian excitedly said, "Grandma, you really missed out if you didn't go. The fish just jumped out on their own, and we picked up so many without doing anything."

Tian Guihua thought they were joking, "You think I would believe that?"

"If you don't believe me, ask my grandpa. He wouldn't possibly lie to you along with us, would he?" Hua Zhian wasn't in a hurry, since what they said was true.

Hua Guangzong put down the fish in his hand and then said, "They didn't lie to you. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this at my age."

Let's not go to the river to clean up these fish today. Let's clean up at home and throw the trash further away later.

Although many people have benefited, this is too conspicuous.

Tian Guihua naturally understood this principle, "Then all of you shouldn't just stand by and watch, let's all help each other to speed things up."

"Liangfen, hurry up and cook the food. Let's eat first before we do anything else, otherwise no one can eat it if it smells like this."

Xun Liangfen glanced down at her scarred hands, then silently turned and went into the kitchen.

Hua Xiangyun wasn't idle either. She went to the storeroom and brought out two large wooden basins, which were originally used to process game. Now they were perfect for holding fish.

Tian Guihua was also very curious about today's harvest. With Hua Xiangyun's help, she poured out all the fish and couldn't help but gasp. It must weigh more than 200 jin (100 kg).

"Did you really find this?" Tian Guihua casually picked up the fish beside her, weighed it in her hand, and estimated that it must weigh more than three pounds. And this was one of the smaller ones.

"You old woman, would we lie to you when we're family?" Hua Guangzong washed his hands and pointed to the fish in the bucket. "These few were caught, the rest flew out on their own."

It's a pity that such a grand occasion will probably never happen again; we just happened to be there.

Tian Guihua squinted at the pile of fish on the ground, "I guess the reservoir won't allow you to go like this anymore."

Hua Guangzong also had this premonition. "If we don't want to go, we don't have to go. Anyway, we've had a good harvest these past few days. We can't finish eating it all in a year. I want to smoke a lot more and send some to my old brothers so they can taste my cooking."

Tian Guihua naturally had no objections. They usually received more things, and these fish came at just the right time, so they could at least repay the favor.

She bent down, picked out a few large ones, and handed them to Hua Zhiping. "Clean these fish and take them to your father-in-law and the others. I don't know if Lijuan can stand the smell."

Since it was a rare holiday, Tian Guihua suggested that Li Lijuan go back to her parents' home for a few days.

Hua Zhiping: "Grandma, no need, Lijuan will be back soon."

Besides, my father-in-law has been up the mountain these past few days; he certainly doesn't lack these things.

There were just too many people going into the mountains, and he couldn't see where he was; otherwise, he would have helped him out.

Tian Guihua, "Just take it. How many can your father-in-law catch by himself?"

Besides, this is a token of our family's goodwill, and we don't need your help from home. You should go over there and see if there's anything you can help them with.

"Since your wife is pregnant, don't let her get wet or bend over."

"Then I'll take the fish over and bring Lijuan back." Hua Zhiping reached out and took the fish. He didn't want to butcher it in the yard, so he decided to take it directly to the Li family. Whether to gut or chop it up would be up to his father-in-law and the others.

Well, now there's one less person to work. Hua Guangzong, who originally wanted to go into the room to rest for a while, moved a small stool over and sat down, picking up a razor blade to scrape the fish scales.

Before she could do it, Hua Xiangyun took the razor blade from his hand and said, "Grandpa, go and rest. We'll take care of these things."

As people get older, they can't keep up with the kind of physical exertion that young people do. If they get cold, their health will suffer even more.

Hua Baoguo also advised, "You and Mother shouldn't get involved in these things. It looks like a lot, but if we work quickly, it will be done in no time."

Hua Guangzong didn't insist. "Then you pack up and I'll go tidy up. We'll start the feast soon."

No one stopped him; they were allowed to do whatever they wanted with Tian Guihua.

The courtyard outside gradually became lively as people from the mountain slowly returned.

Everything they had encountered today had made them exceptionally excited, and they were chatting animatedly outside the courtyard.

Tian Guihua said, "See? We'll be talking about this for days."

Hua Guangzong sighed, "I guess fishing won't be fun anymore."

Thinking back to the past, sometimes I would only catch one or two small fish a day, or even come back empty-handed.

"At that time, not only will we fishermen feel disappointed, but even you family members will feel a sense of loss."

“You know what, it’s really true,” Tian Guihua said with a smile. “Why don’t you stop fishing from now on? That way, no one will feel disappointed, and everyone will be happy.”

If that's the case, then it would be a good thing. You know, every time Hua Guangzong goes out fishing, she has to be on tenterhooks.

Although this area is very peaceful, his health is not good, and he is afraid that his old illness will relapse, and there is no one to take care of him.

Aren't you afraid there won't be any fish to eat then?

Tian Guihua glanced at him. "Isn't there still a supply? Are you suggesting we let people go hungry?"

"I won't go hungry, but at least it's a meat dish..."

"Eating one less bite won't hurt..."

The Hua family was already used to such bickering, and their hands never stopped moving.