The next morning, when Lin Jingshu got up, Gu Chengze had already returned from the cafeteria with his meal.

"Get up, the cafeteria has soy milk today."

Since his wife loves to drink soy milk, Gu Chengze specially made an extra portion and added a spoonful of sugar.

After washing up, Lin Jingshu took a bite of fried dough sticks and a sip of soy milk, feeling very satisfied.

After breakfast, they borrowed a bicycle from Mrs. Su’s house and prepared to go to Uncle Niu’s house.

Gu Chengze thought that the family should also prepare a bicycle for convenient travel.

When passing by the supply and marketing cooperative, Lin Jingshu bought some snacks, canned food, and malted milk, preparing a little of everything.

Miao Fenglan was not on duty today. She was a new comrade. When she learned that they were going to give gifts, she said she would give them a high gift.

Things were hanging on both sides of the bicycle handlebars, and Lin Jingshu was holding a fragile can in her arms.

When we arrived at Uncle Niu's house, we found the door closed.

Lin Jingshu stood on tiptoe to take a look. She didn't hear any noise at home, so she guessed that everyone had gone out.

Gu Chengze went to the neighbor's house to ask, "Uncle Niu and Auntie went to the beach to pick up seafood."

Lin Jingshu: "Then let's go and take a look."

It's unreasonable to come here and not see anyone.

The beach is not far away, and the long coastline has nurtured countless island children. People rely on the sea for their livelihood. Here they fish and catch shrimp.

The weather is gradually getting cooler, and there is a gentle breeze blowing on the path in the early morning.

"Is that Uncle Niu and the others?"

Lin Jingshu pointed at two figures not far away. One of them was tall and holding a fishing net, which he was pulling towards the shore.

Perhaps because he is old, the heavy fishing net is a bit difficult for him to pull.

Gu Chengze stopped his bike and said, "I'll go help. You wait here."

Lin Jingshu was getting anxious, so she rolled up her sleeves and put the things on the ground.

"I'm going too."

Uncle Niu was panting with exhaustion. "Honey, come on, there's a big fish in this net."

Although carpentry makes money, the old couple also go fishing at the beach when they have nothing to do.

If you cast a net near the coast, you can get a lot of fish.

On weekdays, we can improve the food at home and stew fish soup for the younger ones, saving money on buying it.

Uncle Niu exerted force with both hands, gripped the ground with his toes, and leaned his whole body backwards.

Suddenly, he felt much more relaxed. He thought it was the result of his and his wife's hard work, and happily wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"My dear, please bring the fish basket... Captain Gu?!"

Turning around and seeing Gu Chengze, Uncle Niu was surprised and happy. Seeing him holding a fishing net in his hand, it was no wonder that he felt such a strong force just now.

Thinking of Gu Chengze's injuries, he said anxiously: "Captain Gu, you are injured. I can do it myself."

Gu Chengze: "It's okay, it's just a small injury, I'll help you fix it."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Uncle Niu quickened his pace.

This net of fish filled two large fish baskets.

Aunt Niu smiled from ear to ear, "This kind of fish is the freshest for making fish balls. Comrade Lin, take some back with you."

Lin Jingshu: "That won't work. We can't take the fruits of your and Uncle Niu's labor."

Uncle Niu waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's nothing but fish. Don't be polite."

The old couple has a son and a daughter, which is rare in this era of large population.

There are fewer people and less food to eat, so we definitely can’t finish all the fish in the net while they are fresh.

Uncle Niu pushed the cart and refused to let Gu Chengze do anything.

Aunt Niu: "Captain Gu, don't worry about him. The old man is very stubborn. Let's go back together."

Aunt Niu threw her shoes on the cart. Her feet were covered with sea sand, and it would be better to go back barefoot instead of wearing shoes.

Gu Chengze couldn't persuade them and had to push his bike back.

After arriving home, the group washed up and sat down.

When Aunt Niu saw that they were carrying things, she thought they were going to visit relatives, but she didn't expect that they were all for their own family.

"That won't do."

Aunt Niu waved her hands quickly. The malted milk and canned food on the table were all precious things, and they required money.

"Your aunt is right. I didn't do anything. Anyone who passes by and sees someone will lend a hand."

On the day he met Gu Chengze, Uncle Niu refused to let his wife watch the performance and went to the beach to fish with his homemade fishing rod.

He had just caught a few fish when the sea started to become rough. When he went back, he noticed something strange on the sea in the distance.

When I got closer, I found that he was a soldier.

The other person was lying face down on the beach, and it was unknown whether he was still breathing.

He was old and had seen a lot of storms, so he bravely turned the other person over.

It didn't matter that I took a look, I found that it was an acquaintance.

He didn't even want the fishing rod anymore and carried the person to the hospital.

"Thanks to you for meeting Chengze, otherwise..."

Thinking about this incident, Lin Jingshu still feels scared.

Aunt Niu comforted her, "Don't cry, my dear child. As the old saying goes, those who survive a great disaster will have good fortune in the future. Your good fortune is yet to come."

Lin Jingshu's originally depressed mood was amused by these words.

"That's what Auntie said."

If seafood is not processed in time, it will no longer be fresh.

Gu Chengze and Uncle Niu processed it together. After leaving some for them to take back, they picked out a few big ones to cook later.

Mr. and Mrs. Niu insisted on inviting them to have dinner at their home, otherwise they would not accept any food.

Lin Jingshu smiled and said, "Okay, then we'll have a treat for lunch today."

Aunt Niu has always been frugal, but today she made an exception and added a lot of lard when cooking.

Coconut oil is abundant on the island, but for people, dishes cooked with lard are more fragrant.

Uncle Niu set up an earthen stove under the tree and lit a fire under the tree, which provided both ventilation and shade.

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