As more and more people gathered on the beach, probably spurred on by Fu Wan's harvest, many began searching the rocky area as well.
Beachcombing becomes less interesting when there are too many people.
Even in the rocky area where there are crabs, they would hide under the rocks when they saw so many people, not daring to stick out even a single claw.
Of course, there are also those who are caught red-handed by having rocks moved, but the number is extremely small.
"Let's head back now!"
Fu Wan glanced at her watch in her pocket; it was already one o'clock in the morning.
I didn't feel sleepy or tired just now, but now that it's time to sleep, sleepiness is surging up like a tidal wave.
Ye Lin and Fu Ming had no objections, especially Ye Lin, who had a great time today, much more interesting than catching rabbits in the mountains and eels in the fields.
And so, Fu Wan carried her bucket of seafood home, not forgetting the strawberry-shaped fish. Fu Wan originally wanted to keep a low profile, but as soon as she took it out, an aunt from the same village saw it and exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention.
"Ah Wan, did you catch a grouper?!"
"Eastern starfish? Where are there eastern starfish!"
Not only did the villagers from her own village look at Fu Wan, but people from other villages also stopped what they were doing and looked over, wanting to see the beauty of the Eastern Star Grouper.
Fu Wan secretly suppressed the corners of her mouth from turning up. "Sigh, it's not Dongxingban."
"Oh, those are red melon seeds..."
Everyone felt a little better after that, since red melon seeds weren't very valuable.
"They're strawberry spots."
To keep a low profile? It's impossible to keep a low profile.
"Strawberry...what?!"
"Strawberry spots? Really? We haven't seen strawberry spots in our village in ages."
Several nearby villagers shone their flashlights on the net in Fu Wan's hand.
"Oh my, it really is a strawberry spot! Judging by its appearance, it must weigh more than two pounds!"
The uncle was itching to catch the fish himself.
"Wan, where did you get those hickeys?"
Fu Wan didn't hide anything and pointed to the trench next to her, "It was fished out of that trench. Uncles and aunts, take a close look. There might be something else in the trench."
These words inspired everyone, and no one asked any more questions. They all grabbed their nets and went to the trench to catch fish.
Fu Wan raised her eyebrows, in a good mood, and followed her mother home with her things.
Today was another very rewarding day!
On the other hand, Qian Xiaohua wasn't in as good a mood as Fu Wan.
She clearly saw Fu Wan collect a lot of seafood in the trench before, so today when she went beachcombing, she deliberately ran ahead with her things, but there was nothing in the trench except for a few dead sea snails!
If Wang Chunlian, who was also going beachcombing, hadn't told her that she could find things by following Fu Wan, she wouldn't have been so envious of those buckets of crabs.
Fu Wan was the same; she only stole a few, and then emptied the rest of her bucket without giving her a single one.
Thinking of this, Qian Xiaohua felt a burning hatred. She looked at her son, who had cried himself to sleep, and saw his injured finger. She secretly vowed that she would definitely avenge him.
But the most important thing now is to find a man for the family and buy a smaller boat. If fishermen don't go out to sea, they'll just be sitting around eating away their savings.
Fortunately, there was some good news tonight. Wang Chunlian promised to go to Shenjia Village to ask first thing in the morning, and she just had to sit at home and wait for news.
...
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Wang Chunlian set off for Shenjia Village without even having breakfast.
"Boss, boss! I want breakfast!"
Grandma Shen ate two sweet potatoes last night, and was starving this morning.
Shen Dongsheng also went to the beach near the village last night to try his luck, but he didn't catch any fish, only a few sea snails.
However, they were busy until late at night, so Shen Dongsheng was still not awake.
Shen Dongsheng was dreaming of being surrounded by his wife and daughters, enjoying a happy family life, when he was awakened by Old Mrs. Shen's shouts. He got up with a frown.
"They're here! They're here!"
Not to mention Old Mrs. Shen, he himself was also starving.
He wasn't very good at cooking, and there wasn't much food at home. Just as Shen Dongsheng finished steaming the sweet potatoes and put them on the table, there was a knocking sound at the door.
Who is it?
Who would knock on their door so early?
Could it be that my second brother's family has returned?
Shen Dongsheng was overjoyed, and his steps became even more energetic.
If my second brother, Shen Qiusheng, and his family come back, at least someone will be cooking three meals a day.
He doesn't know how to cook anything; even this boiled sweet potato doesn't taste quite right.
When the door opened, a smiling old woman stood there, an old woman he didn't recognize.
"Who are you?"
Wang Chunlian interrupted him before he could finish speaking.
"Oh, Shen Dongsheng, you don't recognize me? I'm Wang the matchmaker from Fujia Village. Back when you married Fu Wan, I was the one who went to mediate between her and Fu Wan's families."
Upon hearing Fu Wan's name, Shen Dongsheng's expression stiffened.
"Where's your mother? I need to talk to her."
Look at Shen Dongsheng's gloomy face, I wonder what Qian Xiaohua saw in him?
That's all the strength I have left.
Wang Chunlian shook her head inwardly, but she would be a fool not to take the business that came her way.
Old Mrs. Shen was lying in the room when she heard people talking outside, and she muttered to herself.
Ever since she went out in the rain, her legs have been weak, and she has to use a cane to even leave the house. Before, she couldn't make herself anything to eat, but now that Shen Dongsheng is back, she just lies down and waits for food.
"Hey, my dear, you're still not up!"
Wang Chunlian acted as if she belonged in the family, picking up a sweet potato from the table and munching on it as soon as she entered the room.
She hadn't had breakfast yet, so this saved her another meal.
Grandma Shen felt a pang of heartache when she saw that there were only two sweet potatoes in the bowl.
"Matchmaker Wang, what brings you here?"
Wang Chunlian finished the sweet potato in a few bites, barely managing to avoid choking by stretching her neck out so far.
"Oh, I'm here to do you a good deed, to arrange a marriage for your family?"
Arranging a marriage?
Shen Dongsheng, standing to the side, felt something was amiss; Old Mrs. Shen's eyes were indeed very bright.
"Does anyone have a daughter willing to marry my Dongsheng?"
This is wonderful! All the house needs is someone to take care of her!
Wang Chunlian shook her head. "Your Dongsheng may look good and is a good worker, but he did spend a month as a... labor camp inmate."
After saying that, she coughed awkwardly and took the opportunity to look around at the simple furnishings in the room. The Shen family home was deserted and quiet. There was even a large puddle of water on the floor, which she guessed had leaked from the rain last night.
"Besides, given your family's current situation, I doubt any girl would be willing to marry into your family..."
Grandma Shen's face instantly darkened, and all her previous enthusiasm vanished.
"Then what are you doing here?"
Wang Chunlian laughed and said, "My dear sister, I haven't finished speaking yet. Others may not want to marry your Dongsheng, but your Dongsheng can marry someone else!"
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