Their net could catch 500 jin (250 kg), but this net broke at some point, and when it was hauled onto the boat, it only weighed a little over 300 jin (150 kg).
"Oh dear, I saw it was about to rot a couple of days ago, but I thought it wasn't rotten yet, so I didn't do anything about it. I should have patched it up. The leaking part must have lost at least a hundred pounds."
Su Chengguo slapped her head in frustration and sighed.
A whole net could originally weigh nearly 500 jin (250 kg), but now, because of laziness, I've lost several hundred yuan.
Su Dahai's emotions fluctuated countless times. In the end, he slapped his son and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Hurry up and pack it up and send it to the fish collector Liu while it's still fresh."
Looking back on this short period of time, Su Dahai felt like he was in a dream.
He was still very panicked; not only had they returned alive, but they had also made a fortune online.
This is like a windfall, but anyway, if it's a gift from heaven, then I should accept it and take a few days to rest.
"We should hurry up and clean up; this rain isn't going to stop anytime soon."
Seeing that her son and husband were safe, Liu Xiaohua's worries subsided, and she smiled more as she looked at the valuable yellow croaker.
She certainly wouldn't object to her daughter returning home disheveled with her child; her husband also felt sorry for their daughter and was able to tolerate her.
But both sons are married and prioritize their own families, so it's hard to say how much affection they still have for their sister.
Fishing depends on the weather, and my family isn't well-off. Adding two more people isn't as simple as adding two more chopsticks. Fortunately, we've made some money now, which will at least allow my daughter to have a proper postpartum recovery before we worry about the future.
The family of four packed up the fish and took it to Liu's house, the fish buyer.
"Wow, Lao Su, you and your son are so lucky! Of all the fish we caught today, yours are the most beautiful. This big yellow croaker is top-notch."
Liu, a burly fishmonger, saw them and braved the rain to receive the goods. He grabbed a yellow croaker in each hand, weighed it in his hand, and immediately beamed with joy.
"We're risking our lives to get here. Let's weigh ourselves quickly. We're in a hurry to get home. This rain and all that work will take us a long time to recover. No amount of money will last us long."
Su Dahai smiled and said that the three of them were quite frightened by this experience, and they all felt dizzy and lightheaded.
Although it's a large sum, it's not enough to actually use.
The house is in bad shape and needs repair, as do the various parts of the ship.
Seeing that Su Dahai's face was indeed pale, Liu, the fish collector, knew that it must have been difficult for him, so he didn't say anything more and immediately weighed the fish.
"It's 315.7 jin in total. The price of the large yellow croaker is 5.5 yuan, so it's 1,735.25 yuan in total. I'll round it up for you, 1,736. The tail has a 6, so everything will go smoothly."
Liu, the fishmonger, deftly spoke after flipping through the abacus for a few moments.
That's a lot of money, over a thousand yuan.
But such luck is extremely rare; many people fish their whole lives and never get such a catch.
"OK."
Su Dahai nodded in agreement.
Liu, the fish buyer, neatly wrote a receipt and handed it to Su Dahai. Su Dahai and his family of four then carried the empty buckets home.
What they didn't know was that things weren't peaceful at home.
Li Xue and Zhou Chunmei had been waiting, but they were uneasy, so Zhou Chunmei went out for a while.
When she returned, her face was pale.
"Second sister-in-law, what's wrong?"
Su Luo's heart skipped a beat. She had just returned home when it started raining so heavily. Her father and brother were still not back, and her sister-in-law's expression when she came back from inquiring about the situation was something Su Luo didn't dare to think about.
"They said that when the weather changed, Dad and my older brother didn't return to port, and now the sea is completely impassable..."
Zhou Chunmei's voice was already trembling with tears. She didn't finish her sentence, but her mind was already heading in that direction.
The boat at home isn't a luxurious one; it's just an ordinary fishing boat, about fourteen meters long and three meters wide. Such a boat can't withstand extremely rough seas.
"This, this is impossible!"
Li Xue swayed slightly.
"Dad and my two older brothers will be alright."
Su Luo felt a dryness in her back, and in the end, she could only say nice things to calm herself down and stop thinking nonsense.
"A-Luo, you're still in your postpartum period, go inside and rest."
Li Xue calmed down and advised Su Luo to go inside, as it was windy.
Even if something really happens, they can't change it; life still goes on.
Zhou Chunmei also realized what was happening. She forced a smile and said, "A Luo, your sister-in-law is right. Go inside and keep the child company. There might be thunder. Don't let the child get frightened."
Su Luo opened her mouth, but ultimately turned and went inside.
She went to the bedside and watched her daughter shed tears.
Su Tiantian opened her eyes and made a childish sound to attract Su Luo's attention.
"Ah~"
Mom, don't be sad. Our family will be home soon, and they're all doing well.
Unfortunately, she couldn't speak, and Su Luo couldn't hear her thoughts.
"My sweet baby."
Looking at her daughter, Su Luo gradually felt at peace. She always felt that her daughter was comforting her, and she was always comforted in return.
Not long after, a sound came from outside.
"Chunmei, do you have any ginger water? Quickly, make us a big bowl."
It was her second brother Su Chengguo's voice. Su Luo was overjoyed and ran outside without thinking.
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue, who were feeling depressed, immediately felt their gloom dissipate upon hearing that familiar voice, and they stood up and went to the kitchen.
Liu Xiaohua also came in and said, "The rain was too heavy and we got back late. Quickly make some brown sugar and eggs for them to warm them up."
"You guys, hurry up and bring hot water to wash up and change into clean clothes."
Liu Xiaohua deftly began scooping out hot water with a bucket.
Three men, each over 1.7 meters tall, squeezed into the kitchen, making it seem small.
But everyone was happy.
"Xue, where are Da Wa and Er Wa?"
Su Chenggong smiled at Li Xue and asked.
"The kids have all gone out to play. These rascals, I'll go and call them back when the rain gets a little lighter."
Li Xue smiled and said that her eyes were always on Su Chenggong. She felt that Su Chenggong seemed to have something to say to her, and the way he looked at her was different from before.
Looking at my father-in-law and second brother, they both seemed to be troubled.
After drinking the ginger water, the men went to the toilet to take a shower together. Only then did Li Xue and Zhou Chunmei gather around Liu Xiaohua to ask about the situation.
Liu Xiaohua is cracking eggs.
"They came back late today, and they caught a big net of yellow croaker. They'll rest for a while and take a break to recover, so don't worry."
Liu Xiaohua told him everything she knew, and as for what she didn't know, she planned to ask her husband privately later what exactly happened.
Su Luo rushed to the kitchen to help, but Liu Xiaohua immediately said when she saw her, "What are you doing here? She's still in her postpartum period."
"Ah Luo, we're enough here. You can't eat brown sugar eggs, so your sister-in-law will steam egg custard for you later. We'll also use these chickens to make soup to nourish your body."
Zhou Chunmei pushed Su Luo back. Her man was back, and she could endure anything.
She wasn't initially happy about her sister-in-law's return, but today, feeling anxious, she secretly thought that as long as her husband could return safely, she would even be willing to support her sister-in-law.
Whether it's psychological or not, she now only feels goodwill and pity for Su Luo.
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