He knew the purpose of the call without even asking.
Lu Wuyai laughed and said, "Brother Hu, you're too kind. Don't call me Brother Yang, I can't afford it. That's right, I've taken a few people from the village out to sea, and everyone has found some mud snails. I was asking if you're interested."
"It must be there. Mud snails are a good thing. They can promote urination and reduce swelling. They won't make you fat if you eat them. They have many uses and are very effective. This stuff is very popular now."
Mud snails have been loved by people since ancient times, not only because of their tender and delicious meat, but also because ancient people discovered through research that mud snail meat has many beneficial effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mud snails can invigorate the kidneys and enhance sexual function, promote sperm production, and aid fertility. They can also strengthen sperm energy, making sperm more vigorous and men more energetic.
In addition, Western medicine has also studied mud snails and found that some protein components contained in mud snails can remove toxins and excess water from the body, thereby promoting blood and water metabolism. As Land Rover stated, it has diuretic and edema-reducing effects.
There are also high-end health products on the market made from mud snail powder. The protein contained in mud snail meat is also an essential nutrient for maintaining immune function, and is a major component of white blood cells and antibodies.
The popularity of mud snails is the result of a combination of factors.
The three of them were left to collect mud snails, while Lu Wuyai sailed to a distant sea and took the Earls (dogs) to soak in the water.
As usual, the little count (the dog) played with the tiger. He quietly sipped his water and then dived into the sea to search for fish.
The near-shore fishing yield is too low; the more you catch, the less there is. He's already formulated a development plan in his mind: to find a way to buy a proper fishing boat, go to the open sea to earn some money, and eventually contract the sea area to do his own marine work. (Reproduction)
Lu Wuyai believed that with the help of the Golden Elixir, he could build a lush fishing ground, and perhaps even make the entire coastal area as prosperous as it was many years ago.
Collecting mud snails is no easy task. Although tools like sieves can help, most people need to surface and rest after diving for a while.
The early autumn sun was still bright, but it was still cold at a depth of more than ten meters underwater.
From the moment they set sail until the afternoon, there were many mud snails on the fishing boats.
Like scallops and oysters, mud snails establish a large habitat once they set up.
The three of them hadn't had such a haul in a long time, so they were very enthusiastic. Lu Wuyai had to stop them on the way back: "Alright, you've got enough."
Li Dahai, still savoring the experience in a certain area, said: "The leader is still a lot below."
Lu Wuyai said, "We are all fishermen. Don't we want to use up all the water to catch fish?"
Li Dahai hesitated for a moment, then said, "No, faucet, we can't drain all the water, but if we leave these mud snails here, they'll be discovered sooner or later..."
Li Qianpan pulled him aside and said, "As long as we don't say anything, who will discover that there are mud snails on the seabed here? Let's stop here for today, as the leader says."
Lu Wuyai said, "That's settled then. We'll go sell in the Hongyang direction, then call it a day and go home."
You can see why offshore fishery resources are so depleted by simply looking at how fishermen treat their catch.
Everyone distrusts each other and holds the mentality that being rich is worse than being rich.
Some people may not want to kill all the fish, shrimp, and crabs in the ocean, but they're unsure if others share the same idea. If so, they might as well make their own money.
Whether this mentality is right or wrong, Lu Wuyai did not comment, but he knew that there was still a long way to go to revitalize offshore fisheries.
Perhaps this is a career that requires a lifetime of struggle, Lu Wuyai thought silently as he sat at the bow of the boat.
Snails are a relatively rare type of seafood. After their boat docked at the island's trading post to display them, it immediately attracted inquiries from several people.
"So many mud snails. You're farming."
"How much? Farmed or wild? Never mind, whatever, how much? Give me a box."
"Nigella snails, this is the first time I've seen someone catch them after the fishing season opens. It's a rare thing, how much is it worth?"
Li Dahai, a familiar face at the island's trade port, smiled and said, "What did Lei Zi say? Are there mud snails here? Has the aquaculture problem been solved? They're all wild, absolutely wild."
Li Qianpan scratched the mud snail in the box and said in a low voice, "Come and look at these patterns, look at the mud stars on them. We haven't washed them properly yet."
Someone squatted in front of a styrofoam box, looked at it, and said enviously, "This is a wild product. How can I sell it?"
Li Dahai, smoking a cigarette happily, said, "I'm sorry, we won't sell it. We contacted a kind person, and they ate it all in one bite."
Two young men squeezed in. One reached out and grabbed a mud snail, sniffed it, and said, "Okay, this mud snail is pretty good. Give it to us."
Li Dahai looked at Lu Wuyai with surprise: "Boss, this is the client you've been looking for."
Gu Yuxin gestured for them to wait a moment, then called out to Land Rover.
After the call connected, Lurov said, "You've arrived. I'm parking, please wait a moment, I'll be right there."
After listening, he knew that the two young men did not own a Land Rover, so he shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, sir, this mud snail is not for sale."
A young man with a blue beard raised his eyebrows and said, “What are you doing here if you’re not selling mud snails? Do you know where this is? This is a market, and you have to sell your stuff and then give it to us. My family ate these mud snails.”
Lu Wuyai laughed and said, "Hey, this is a forced sale plan."
The young man stared at him and said, "What's wrong with forcing someone to buy something? Damn, you're very talkative, aren't you? Because we're talking to you in nice voices, you don't even know your own name."
The other party's arrogant attitude immediately angered Lu Wuyai.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Someone who knew Li Dahai from a certain field on the island pulled him aside and whispered, "This is Brother Long's man. Be careful. If the price is right, sell the mud snail."
Someone else asked Li Dahai about a certain field: "Old Li, who is this young man? Is he your nephew?"
Li Dahai, speaking in a certain field on the island, said, "This is our leader."
The young man, his head shaved, said impatiently, "Who cares? Whatever kind of dragon head or dog head, I want these mud snails, I'll give them to me..."
Lu Wuyai said stiffly, "I'm sorry, I'm not selling."
The young man laughed, a sneer on his face: "Heh, you won't sell? Fine, you've got guts. Then don't sell them. You can try. These mud snails will never sell in Hongyang."
"Can't sell them. Hey, toad yawned, you're really boastful." A loud laugh came from outside the crowd.
Lu Wuyai's expression softened, and Lu Hu arrived as well.
The two young men turned around resolutely, and when they saw Lu Hu, their expressions changed slightly: "Damn it, Brother Hu."
Lu Hu tilted his head and looked at the two of them: "You know me. Where are you from?"
One of the young men chuckled and said, "We're Brother Long, from Honglong Fisheries."
Land Rover laughed, "Red Dragon Fish Farm. Hehe, Sun Beilong, you two are amazing. What did you mean just now? You said you wouldn't sell these mud snails to me?"
The young man with the shaved blue hair poked his neck and said, "Brother Hu, this has nothing to do with you..."
Lu Hu slapped him up. Despite his big belly and chubby body, he was very agile. He took a small step to close the distance and then slapped him up with a wave of his hand.
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The young man did not shy away from the issue, or rather, he did not want to shy away from it, because he did not expect that Lu Luofu would do it as soon as he said it.
He was openly slapped in the face, and the young man was so angry that he almost punched him.
Lu Hu pointed at him smugly and said sharply, "What's wrong? You want to do something to me? You'd better think about the consequences of your actions, you bastard."
Another young man stopped his companion, then held his breath and said, "Brother Hu, you're being a bit careless. Why did you hit my brother?"
Lu Hu pointed at him and said, "I'm not hitting you, I'm just teaching Sun Beilong a lesson."
"What happened to us!" the young man with the green scalp roared angrily.
Lu Hu narrowed his eyes and stared at him. "What's wrong? I'm not convinced."
Another young man said, "Brother Hu, my brother was slapped by you for no reason..."
"Go to hell for no reason." Land Rover rudely interrupted him. "These mud snails are mine, I ordered them beforehand, understand?"
As he spoke, he pointed to all the boxes that had been moved to the ground.
The young man laughed and said, "It's yours, Brother Hu. Hehe, okay, okay, Brother Hu is a late-arriving striker."
Land Rover took out his phone and dialed a number; Lu Wuyai's phone rang.
He showed it to the young man and said, “What’s wrong? I thought I was lying to you. This senior brother is called Lu Wuyai. He is my younger brother, Lu Hu. If you go and find out his identity, I’m not afraid of you.”
Seeing this, the two young men realized they had stepped too hard, so they immediately ducked their heads and tried to push the crowd away while holding their breath.
Lu Hu said coldly, "Why? You want to intercept my cargo and then leave when you see me coming? You're even more arrogant than Sun Beilong."
The two young men turned around awkwardly and said, "Sorry, Brother Hu, we didn't know you ordered this."
Lu Hu pointed at Lu Wuyai and said, "Find him. He's one of my major suppliers. You can't afford to mess with him, you know what I mean."
“I know, I know.” The two young men nodded vigorously.
Lu Hu suddenly roared, "You know perfectly well why you don't apologize. You just offended my brother for nothing."
"Sorry, brother, we didn't know about Mount Tai just now..."
After driving away those two bastards, Lu Hu smiled at Lu Wuyai and said, "Yangzi, I'm sorry, I didn't arrange this matter well and caused you some trouble."
Lu Wuyai waved his hands repeatedly, envying Lu Hu's current prestige: "Brother Hu, what are you talking about? It's because they're all used to bullying me. Luckily you arrived quickly..."
“Otherwise, you would definitely have beaten them to a pulp,” Lu Hu replied with a smile.
Li Dahai and two others from a certain field on the island nodded in agreement: "Given the leader's temper, those two will be in big trouble."
Land Rover shook hands with the three men, then gestured for his men to go down and check the weight.
The two parties were old acquaintances. After weighing the options, they paid the price, and the transaction was completed.
Lu Hu transferred the money to Lu Wuyai. There were 254 jin of mud snails in total, at 75 yuan per jin. Lu Wuyai asked for a round number and received 100 yuan.
Before leaving, Land Rover took out three shopping cards and handed them to him, saying, "My friend's supermarket opened, and he gave me some trinkets. This is the first time I've met the three of you, so I prepared a card for each of you. Impossible." (A salute)
Lu Wuyai said, "Brother Hu is very polite."
Land Rover has the demeanor of a business hero, which Lu Wuyai greatly admires.
Without any hesitation, he gave the Land Rover away and then distributed the shopping cards to the three of them.
This gift is quite generous; each card has a limit of 1,000 yuan, and Land Rover will randomly give away 3,000 yuan.
Of course, he sent it over to give Lu Wuyai face, which was equivalent to giving it to Lu Wuyai.
After Lu Wuyai shared the shopping card, he transferred 9,500 yuan to Li Dahai Island via mobile phone: "Uncle Daguo, let's see how it goes."
According to the rules at sea, no matter how much you gain on a sea voyage, the leader gets half, and everyone else gets the other half.
The three people from Li Dahai Island, working in a certain field, didn't come from wealthy families. Lu Wuyai didn't give money away indiscriminately. Business is business, and rules are rules. That's the bottom line for doing business together.
He can use his spare money to repair houses for the elderly in the village, but he won't give money to his subordinates casually.
He had seen and heard countless stories of people being promoted to rice-growing positions since childhood.
On the return trip, Li Dahai and his family of three, who lived on a certain island, each received over 3,000 yuan from their fishing trip. With shopping cards, they received 4,000 yuan. This income is not low for fishermen.
With joyful hearts, they sang the Fisherman's Song:
"Hey, hey, hey. The sea is salty, the waves are broken, and the brother's heart is filled with longing for his sister. He looks up at the red sun in the sky, hehehe, hehe, there's a cat scratching at my brother's heart..."
As they returned to their route, Lu Wuyai said as they approached the island's trading post, "Let's keep a low profile back here. We were just lucky today, so don't make a fuss."
Life in the village is tough. Of the ten big shots who went to sea, six returned empty-handed, and the other four are almost out of money. If everyone in the village knew that following Lu Wuyai to go to sea could make money, he would never have peace again.
Li Dahai laughed loudly from a certain area of the island: "We know, Boss, come to my house for drinks tonight."
Lu Wuyai said, "Take it easy. Don't drink twice as soon as you make money. Come to my place in a couple of days."
Li Qianpan said, "This is a good thing. Nobody in the village knows that you are a leader in the culinary world."
After calming the tiger down, Lu Wuyai returned home and was summoned to the breeding pond in the new building by Li Zhibing.
The old man mysteriously handed him a bundle of money and said, "Boss, the fish have been sold."
This was no coincidence. Li Lei said he wasn't short of money, while Liao Laixi haggled over the price that morning because he felt he'd been ripped off. In fact, the amount of money he spent on the fish was nothing to him.
Lu Wuyai took the money, counted it, and then took out fifty yuan and handed it to him: "Okay, Grandpa Bing, you can go home now. I'm not going to work today."
Li Zhibing took the money, grinning from ear to ear: "Hey, don't rush off work. I'll go check and clean the pond. In the fall, the water rats are busy fattening up, so we can't let them get a chance, especially here. Eels and loaches are well worth the money."
Not only are yellow eels and loaches valuable, but the stone crickets that Lu Wuyai recently brought over are even more valuable.
With the temperature suitable and Elodea already growing in the fishpond, Lu Wuyai began integrated aquaculture.
Loaches and eels are raised in net cages in the pond, and pebbles are placed at the bottom of the pond.
In mid-September, a major social drama unfolded in the town.
In Gantan Town, the local opera is also known as the water opera because the local opera stages are mostly set up at sea.
This is probably because there were no other forms of entertainment in the past, and social dramas were very popular. Whenever there was a social drama in a town or village, many people would come to watch.
Because of the poor road conditions, people had to row small boats to see the plays, but they also had to go ashore to watch them, which occasionally led to thieves stealing the boats. They were stolen.
So, to allow people to watch the boat while watching the play, the stage was built into the sea. At the same time, since there are no obstructions by the sea and the view is better, it can accommodate more people, and this custom has been preserved.
Later, locals discovered that the actors' performances were more clearly visible from the stage on the sea, so the water-based performance style became increasingly popular.
Today, water-based activities have become a popular tourist attraction in the area. Visitors may not be interested in the opera itself, but they are very interested in the performance format.
Nowadays, people organize collective operas at the seaside for three main purposes. The first is to repay the gods and pray for blessings. Since the maritime ban usually lasts until the end of August, many villages and towns hold collective operas in early September. Well done.
The second purpose is entertainment. In the era before television and the internet, social dramas were perhaps the best way for people to pass the time.
The third purpose is commercial activities. Because theaters attract a lot of people, merchants will come to sell things. Sometimes the theater will turn into a market, where people will buy and sell daily necessities while watching the show.
The town of Qiantan is protected by policy, so the ban on sea fishing has little impact on them. Therefore, their purpose in watching social dramas is the latter two.
This was Lu Wuyai's first time seeing a water show, so he specially called Lu Wuyai to invite him to go together.
Lu Wuyai was embarrassed: "Um, someone asked me out..."
“You’re dating another girl,” Lu Zhizi joked.
Lu Wuyai said, "The girl is real, but she really asked me out. She asked me out a long time ago, and I couldn't refuse at the time."
Lu Wuyai smiled and said, "Alright, no need to explain, no problem. I'll go with the teachers then. The school is also organizing students to watch a local opera."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Wuyai was in a daze.
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