"Damn, it's a moonfish!"
Fu Wan also swore; it had been so long since she had caught a moonfish that she had almost forgotten what it looked like.
Seeing this now, the scene of catching the moonfish last year was still vivid in her mind, and Fu Wan's mood gradually became excited.
"What?! A moonfish?!"
"Seriously, is this for real?!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Ming hurriedly looked into the water, but it was too dark, and even with Ye Lin shining a flashlight, he couldn't see anything in the sea.
"It's a moonfish, trust me, bro, hurry up and pull the line, we'll be able to pull it up in a minute!"
Fu Wan's affirmation instantly revitalized Fu Ming, who was feeling somewhat exhausted.
"Okay, I'll try my best. I must pull it up today!"
Fu Ming's veins bulged on the back of his hand. Fu Wan glanced again at the moonfish that were faintly visible in the sea. Its size was no less than the two she had caught last year. Judging from its appearance, it must weigh at least two or three hundred pounds.
"Brother Lin, Brother Da Niu, get your hooks ready. If my brother pulls it up, you'd better get the hooks up right away!"
"good!"
Fu Daniu immediately agreed, and then ran to the side to find two large iron hooks, handing one to Ye Lin.
"Here you go, bro, it's our turn to shine soon!"
"Yes, we must pull the fish up!"
Ye Lin had been holding a flashlight and looking at the sea. He had just glanced at it and thought he saw the moonfish.
It looked like a huge round plate in the water.
As the fishing line was reeled in shorter and shorter, the hearts of the onlookers on the boat were pounding in their throats. Fu Wan was not idle either; after thinking for a moment, she ran to the cargo hold and found a piece of netting.
She planned that if the iron hook couldn't hold the fish, she and Fang Min would use a net to pull it up.
We've been chasing the fish for almost an hour. If we let it get away, the people on the boat probably won't be able to sleep tonight.
"They're here! I see the fish too!"
Ye Lin rubbed his eyes, his flashlight flashing incessantly across the sea.
"Heavens above, may the Goddess Mazu bless us, it really is a moonfish!"
Fu Jinshui was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth. Robert, Tom, and the other two were also incredibly excited, leaning over the side of the boat. God, a moonfish! They had only ever seen moonfish at auctions!
"My God, this moonfish is moving!"
"A live moonfish! Guys, a live moonfish!"
Jack was also very excited. He quickly moved closer to Fu Ming and asked, "Ming, do you want me to help you?"
Although Jack's words were somewhat puzzling, Fu Ming had known him for so long that he could understand what he meant.
This is her asking herself if she should take a break and let him continue playing the fish.
"No need, I can do it!"
What a joke! It's the final push, the last bit. Even if he loses his hand, he'll pull this fish up today.
The angler's stubbornness means he'd rather die than let someone else catch the fish that's right in front of him!
"Okay, alright buddy, hurry up and catch up, I've already spotted the fish!"
"Yeah, hurry up and give Ming a piece of your mind with those strong muscles!"
Robert shouted excitedly, but Fu Wan felt that something was off.
The way she's saying that sounds like her brother is giving birth; it just doesn't sound right.
"Wow, wow, wow! The fish is up! The fish is up!"
Tom couldn't help but bang on the railing and shout. Ye Lin and Fu Daniu had been waiting for a long time with their hooks in hand.
Just as the moonfish surfaced, Ye Lin was the first to act, swiftly hooking its gills. Seeing this, Fu Daniu also quickly extended his hook and hooked the other side.
Fu Wan specifically called them because they were the strongest and had the greatest strength.
But this moonfish is not small either, and since its head is small, its gills are a bit hard to hook.
Seeing this, Fu Wan and Fang Min quickly opened the net they were holding and put it in the water to catch the moonfish's tail.
"one two three!"
"Smack!"
With a loud thud as something heavy hits the ground, the moonfish was pulled onto the deck.
Fu Ming slumped to the ground, gazing at the moonfish, feeling utterly content.
"Haha, as expected of me, I pulled up a moonfish!"
"Me too! Me too!"
Robert excitedly pointed to himself, saying that he deserved some credit for bringing the fish up.
Ye Lin and the others reached out and touched the moonfish with great interest, then gave Robert and the others a thumbs up.
“You guys are awesome, not just Amin and Robert, but also Awan.”
"If it weren't for you guys, we really wouldn't have caught this fish."
"Yes, yes, yes, that's amazing! May Goddess Mazu bless me, this is the first time I've ever seen a moonfish!"
Fu Daniu was also gazing at the moonfish, unwilling to look away.
It's so beautiful. The old folks in the village say that anyone who encounters a moonfish will have good luck. He started working as a boatman when he was sixteen, and he always dreamed of seeing a moonfish someday.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, and now that he's a father, he's encountered a moonfish!
Fu Wan looked at the giant moonfish with great satisfaction. "Brother Lin, don't just praise us. Everyone deserves credit for this fish."
"Once we get back and sell the fish, I'll give everyone an extra month's salary as a bonus!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jinshui and Fu Daniu were even happier. Fu Jinshui felt a little embarrassed, since he hadn't fished or pulled the fish, yet he still received a reward.
But he couldn't bring himself to say no against his conscience, because his family was just starting to build a new house and was short of money!
Fu Wan didn't care about all that. Seeing that the moonfish wasn't moving, she turned around and instructed, "Jinshui, Brother Daniu, it's getting late. How about we leave the task of bleeding the moonfish to you?"
"Okay, don't worry, Awan!"
Fu Jinshui agreed without hesitation, and Fu Daniu patted his chest to guarantee it.
"Ah Wan, putting everything else aside, bleeding fish is something I've known since I was a child. It's getting late, you should all go and get some rest!"
I can go back to the rest cabin now and take a nap, otherwise I'll have to get online again in a few hours.
Fu Wan responded and helped Fang Min pack up the fishing rods and hooks. Fu Ming and Ye Lin were not sleepy at all, especially Fu Ming. He had finally recovered from exhaustion and immediately grabbed a knife to join the bloodletting team.
Robert, Jack, and Tom were also reluctant to leave, so in the end only Fu Wan and Fang Min went up to the rest cabin.
Fu Wan lay on the bed and glanced at the time. In fact, this fishing trip didn't take much time, just over two hours at most, but the catch was quite good.
Even excluding the heaviest moonfish, those dozens of three-knife fish could still make a hefty profit.
In comparison, those red sea bream and other small sea bream are not so appealing. They are cheaper and smaller, but sea bream still taste pretty good.
Whether it's red sea bream or yellowfin sea bream, steaming them makes them incredibly delicious.
Hmm, once it gets light, I'll have to find two dishes to add to breakfast or lunch!
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