"The ship is setting sail." On its first day at sea, the large ship is to take a spin around the ocean and symbolically catch a few fish.
Sailing on the sea was a novel experience for Chen Xiaolai. The vast ocean stretched as far as the eye could see, and looking at the boundless sea inevitably stirred one's heart.
Without Chen Xiaocai lifting a finger, several fishermen rushed to cast their nets and catch fish.
Although the fishermen had been fishing for many years, they had never been on such a large boat before, and they seemed quite enthusiastic.
"Young Master Chen, we've caught a strange fish," Qin Ming said to Chen Xiaocai.
Qin Ming was a little embarrassed. On his first day of fishing, he had caught a strange fish. He didn't know whether it was a good or bad omen.
"I'll go take a look."
Chen Xiaocai looked at the strange fish that was as long as an arm. The fish had strange fins on its back, which looked very rare. The fishermen's faces were tense.
“This is a good omen. Let’s raise the fish in a basin of water. I’m planning to open a restaurant specializing in strange fish. If the fleet catches any strange fish in the future, they can be sent to the restaurant. As long as they meet the requirements, there will be a reward,” Chen Xiaocai said.
Seeing that Chen Xiaocai looked well, the fishermen relaxed a bit.
A fisherman nearby warned, "Young Master Chen, many of these fish are poisonous, and you can't eat this strange fish either!"
Chen Xiaocai nodded and said, "I know, and I'm not planning to eat this stuff either."
Qin Ming glanced at Chen Xiaocai and asked, "So, what does the Second Young Master want to do?"
“This is something new, of course we should let everyone see it,” Chen Xiaocai said.
One of the fishermen on the boat couldn't help but ask, "What kind of requirements does Young Master Chen have to meet?"
"The minimum requirement is that you have an unusual or rare appearance. If you're unusual, rare, and beautiful, you can get a bigger bounty," Chen Xiaocai said.
The fishermen who followed looked at each other, some tempted, while two others showed regret.
Many of these fishermen are experienced; having fished for so long, they inevitably encounter strange fish. However, many are afraid that these strange fish might be poisonous, so they dare not eat them, and they can't sell them either. When they catch a strange-looking fish, they simply throw it away.
Some of the more unusual and beautiful fish can be sold, but without connections, the price is driven very low.
Hearing that Chen Xiaocai was going to buy it, many fishermen were excited. Since Chen Xiaocai needed it, it might be another source of income.
Chen Xiaocai took a stroll on the sea, disembarked from the ship, and returned to the county government office. The large ship was then towed to the vicinity of the fleet's housing.
As soon as Chen Xiaocai left, several fishermen began to wander around the large boat.
"Boss Qin, we can also fish in big boats!" Jiang Qian asked.
Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes, anyone who wants to use the large ship needs to register here. We will then group them and determine the dates on which each person will use the ship."
Jiang Qian nodded and said, "I see! Okay, okay."
Han Xiaozhou, Jiang Chuan'er, and several fishermen's children couldn't contain their curiosity and climbed onto the boat, exploring it inside and out.
Sitting on the boat, Jiang Chuan'er said excitedly, "This boat is so big. I wish I could have a boat like this in the future."
Han Xiaozhou glanced at Jiang Chuan'er, frowned, and said, "This boat will cost several dozen taels of silver." Saving up several dozen taels of silver is no easy feat! Han Xiaozhou felt that Jiang Chuan'er's idea was probably somewhat unrealistic.
Jiang Chuan'er smiled and said, "I heard my father say that strange fish can be sold for money nowadays. If I find more strange fish and sell them for more silver, I might be able to get a lot of silver and then I can buy a big ship like this."
Han Xiaozhou blinked, still finding it unlikely.
Qin Ming stood by the boat, watching several fishermen's children frolicking on it. He blinked in the blink of an eye; in the blink of an eye, so many children had gathered on the boat.
Several children were jumping and bouncing on the bed, seemingly having a great time.
A sharp-eyed child spotted Qin Ming, seemed a little scared, and ran into the cabin.
A fisherman walked up to Qin Ming and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Boss, these kids are ignorant, so I chased them all down."
Qin Ming shook his head and said, "No need. They'll be the ones to steer the boat when they grow up. But we should have someone go up and keep an eye on it so they don't dismantle it."
Kids can be incredibly destructive. Back in Lin Town, Qin Ming heard about a case where some country kids, having run out of things to play with, started setting fire to haystacks. They burned down the firewood they had stored for the winter and almost burned down their house. The kids' parents were furious and beat the kids up. But once the firewood was burned, it was gone forever.
In this village, people still rely on firewood for heating in winter. If the haystacks are burned, winter will be much more difficult.
One fisherman hurriedly said, "I'll go up and keep an eye on them. These kids, though mischievous, are all very sensible." Children from poor families mature early; these little devils may play, but they know their limits.
Qin Ming nodded and said, "Go and keep an eye on it."
After strolling around outside, Chen Xiaocai returned to the county government office feeling refreshed and with many thoughts in his mind.
Chen Xiaomi glanced at the radiant Chen Xiaocai and said, "Xiaocai, you seem to be in a good mood!"
Chen Xiaocai nodded. "There are so many interesting things in Yucang County! Brother, why didn't you come with us on the boat trip today?"
Chen Xiaomi shook her head. "There were too many people today, but there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Chen Xiaocai nodded, "That's right, there were too many people today." There were a lot of people watching him from the shore. Chen Xiaocai was used to being watched by people when he was in Shaxian, but thinking about it, he still felt like he was being treated like a monkey.
"Brother, I caught a strange fish today. I plan to open a space in the fish farm to exhibit all kinds of strange fish," Chen Xiaocai said.
Chen Xiaomi's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea."
Chen Xiaomi had heard Lu Lin mention aquariums and glass. He said that glass is a transparent and hard material, and people can see the fish swimming inside through it. Apparently, aquariums are very popular with children.
Chen Xiaocai said with some delight, "Really? Big brother, is that what you think too?"
Chen Xiaomi nodded and said, "Of course, many rich people like novelty. If there are more strange fish in the future, we can charge admission fees."
Chen Xiaocai said with some admiration, "Brother, that's a great idea! You're so smart."
Chen Xiaomi waved her hand and said, "It's nothing."
After arriving in Yucang County, Lu Lin assembled a fleet of boats and opened a restaurant, attracting many people who came to visit him.
The various seafood delicacies of Yucang County have won widespread praise.
Lu Lin opened a high-end seafood restaurant next to the roast lamb restaurant. Initially, he relied on the roast lamb restaurant to boost the business of the seafood restaurant. However, the seafood restaurant has a variety of novel dishes and has also set up an area specifically for viewing various strange fish. Over time, its reputation has become greater than that of the roast lamb restaurant.
The prices at the roast lamb restaurant are a bit high; in comparison, the seafood restaurant next door is much more affordable.
The fish that the fishermen handed over were all sent to Lu Lin.
"The prices are low. Fish that can't be sold are put here, and the price will be calculated based on the price of small fish," Qin Ming said, standing to the side and directing several fishermen.
Han Feng walked up to Qin Ming and said, "Boss Qin, hardly anyone eats these fish. What does Lord Lu need so many for?"
Qin Ming glanced at Han Feng and said, "There are no fish that can't be sold. If fish can't be sold, it's because you haven't found a good way to sell them."
Qin Ming thought to himself, "The buffet restaurant that Lu Lin is planning to open should be opening soon."
Lu Lin planned to advertise all-you-can-eat for ten coins, and since it had just opened, there seemed to be some discounts available.
Qin Ming had seen buffet restaurants many times in Shaxian County. As long as you paid the fee, you could eat whatever you wanted inside. As for how much you could eat, that depended on your ability to eat.
These fish may not be easy to sell, but they can be made into fish soup or fish balls. The cost is low, so making some money shouldn't be a problem.
Lu Lin's buffet restaurant attracted many people as soon as it opened, mainly because on the opening day, there was a 50% discount, costing only five coins per person. Lu Lin was doing a huge promotion, even at a loss, to make a name for himself.
Although most of the villagers were not very wealthy, five coins were not much to many people.
This buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes that you can eat as much as you want, as long as you don't waste any, which attracts many people to try it.
After the fleet, including its members and their families, exceeded one hundred, the Qin brothers, as Lu Lin had requested, stopped recruiting and began to manage the fleet in a standardized manner.
Qin Lang divided the people into groups, and each month he would select the best fishing team. The best-performing team would receive a reward.
"Wang He, how much did you sell that strange fish for?"
Chen Xiaocai had been collecting strange fish for some time. Wang He was lucky enough to catch one and sold it to Chen Xiaocai.
"Five hundred coins." Wang He held up a rootless finger.
Several fishermen said with envy, "Five hundred coins! That's more than half a month's income!"
Wang He smiled and said, "There's one more coupon."
"It's a coupon for a self-service fish restaurant!"
Wang He nodded and said, "Yes!" A buffet costing ten coins per meal is still a bit expensive for fishermen. If it weren't for the coupons, Wang He wouldn't be willing to go.
"This is a good thing! This coupon costs ten coins, and three coupons would cost thirty coins. Wang He, you can go and have a meal!"
"It's best to go up and eat in the evening. Don't eat breakfast or lunch. Eat more when you go."
"Yes, yes, don't drink too much water before you go."
You'll definitely get your money's worth. I heard that the all-you-can-eat fish restaurant has a lot of other things, including steamed buns. If you can eat ten steamed buns, you'll make a profit.
Several fishermen helped Wang He devise a plan, and the scene was unusually lively.
Buffet restaurants are very popular, and many people go there hoping to get a good deal. They usually empty their stomachs beforehand and then eat and drink to their heart's content once they arrive at the restaurant.
Fishermen in the fleet who perform meritorious service sometimes receive free vouchers for the buffet restaurant.
Stimulated by this, many fishermen are working with great enthusiasm.
Han Xiaozhou was sitting on the bed when he saw Han Feng enter the room. He immediately said, "Dad, Chuan'er's dad got two free vouchers for the all-you-can-eat fish restaurant. He can go and eat for free."
Han Feng nodded and said, "Yes! I understand."
Jiang Qian was a skilled fisherman, and that was one of the reasons why he had gone to great lengths to invite Jiang Qian's fleet.
Jiang Qian received those two free hospitality vouchers as a reward for his excellent fishing skills and outstanding performance.
Han Feng thought to himself: Jiang Qian was so coy back then, unwilling to join the fleet, but now she finally understands the benefits of it. If she hadn't joined, where would all these advantages have come from?
Han Xiaozhou rested her chin on her hand and said, "Chuan'er said that his father is not happy to take him, because he thinks that he has a small appetite and that taking him would be a waste." Chuan'er seemed very disappointed.
Han Feng: "..." It's not worth it for a child to go.
Standing upstairs in the buffet restaurant, Chen Xiaolai looked down at the people inside, blinked, and said, "Many of you can really eat!"
Chen Chi glanced at the ledger and said, "The profit margin is still quite high."
Many of the ingredients in the buffet restaurant are hard-to-sell items, basically costing very little. If the price is controlled well, the profit can be quite substantial. Originally, Lu Lin opened this restaurant to deal with the unsold ingredients from the fleet.
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