Although the snowplows are clearing more and more ice, there are more people fishing, and there are fewer and fewer fish under the ice. Some people who can't catch any fish will steal others' fish.
Once a dispute arises between the two parties, even if the police arrive to maintain order, they may not be able to tell whose fisherman actually fished it out, because robbers are often better actors than fishermen.
There are more people here in Baishuang, so it's a bit better, but we still can't let our guard down.
During the day, they bring a large group of people, with two armed guards and two vehicles blocking both sides.
There are indeed fewer fish. Before, it would only take half a day to fill the trucks, but now, even though Bai Shuang uses concentrated spiritual spring water in the fish food, it takes a whole day to fill two trucks.
Many people around them left empty-handed.
When the car arrived at the fish exchange location, Bai Shuang asked Bai Jiu to give each of the fish buyers a box of frost eggplants.
"Brother, look, we always deliver the most fish, but lately there are fewer and fewer. We don't even catch enough for one cartload all day. Should we reduce the quantity?"
The men's eyes lit up when they saw that it was a cigar, and they immediately took it and put it in their pockets. This was a rare find in the apocalypse.
"Alright, you've submitted plenty in the past. Starting today, submit one-third, okay? Any less and we won't be able to meet our quota."
"Thank you so much, brother. I'll bring you grilled fish tomorrow."
That's what they said, but only a quarter of the cars were unloaded, and the people didn't say anything.
Catching fish used to be easy; you could just hand over half and that was it, since the carp had already been selected. But now catching fish is hard work, and it hurts to spend the money.
Bai Shuang and the others are doing well; they have enough food. The main concern is taking care of them during the day, as so many people need to eat, so food is extremely important to them.
Two cars drove out of the fish farm, and a group of people blocked the road. The cars did not slow down and drove straight at them, and the people immediately moved aside.
"What the hell? Are you trying to kill someone?"
Once the car stops, those people will swarm in to grab the fish, and even the car itself. It's uncertain whether anyone can escape unscathed.
This is the end times; when it comes to resources, there is no humanity.
The two cars drove on for quite a while before they finally shook off the group.
It was already dark when they returned during the day.
Bai Shuang and her two companions found a secluded spot, put away the fish and the snowmobile, and released the RV.
As soon as the three of them got into the car, Bai Jiu exclaimed, "Miss, today is your birthday, have you forgotten again?"
Bai Shuang was taken aback; she had indeed forgotten.
I left Baidi's house on the 6th, and I've been fishing for seven days now. On the first day, I caught 2,000 catties. From the second day onwards, with Baidi and the others around, I handed over half of the catch each day, so I could only catch a little over 1,000 catties a day.
However, only the best-tasting carp were left. In seven days, the harvest would be approximately 10,000 catties of fish.
They fished for six days and probably caught about 8,000 catties of fish.
"Your supplies are all here with me. No need for gifts or formalities. Let's just have a nice meal together."
"Okay!"
"Grill more fish and store them. You can just take them out whenever you want to eat them later."
Okay, feel free to use the rest. If you need any ingredients, just ask me.
Also, don't let them know it's my birthday during the day.
\"clear.\"
After her birthday, Bai Shuang will be twenty years old. If her mother and grandfather were still alive, they would be so happy. Unfortunately...
Bai Shuang took out the camphor wood carving that Bai Jiu had given her for her birthday last year and the plastic flowers that Bai Chang had given her, and when she put them out, she couldn't help but think of Lu Yu.
He also attended the birthday party last year and gave me... I wonder how he is doing now?
Okay, I'm not going to think about it anymore. Taking care of the present is the most important thing.
She released the snow leopard and the monkey king to make things more lively, and then took out some fruit to wash.
Bai Jiu and his companion quickly prepared a table full of dishes, with well-matched colors, enticing aromas, and most importantly, balanced nutrition.
"You two have improved your skills again."
"The young lady taught well."
Bai Shuang took out a bottle of red wine and placed it on the table, then brought out three bowls of ready-to-eat shark fin soup and handed them to Bai Jiu, telling him to just pour boiling water over it and it would be ready to eat.
Just then, the monkey and the snow leopard circled around the dining table. Bai Jiu wanted to tease them, so he said, "You two put on a show. If you do well, I'll give you a treat."
Bai Jiulian spoke and gestured, and his manner was quite comical.
The snow leopard could generally understand what he meant, but the monkey king, having only had a short time with him, still didn't quite grasp it.
Bai Chang said, "Your approach is too complicated; they probably won't understand. Why don't you just tell them what kind of performance you want them to put on?"
"Then you can perform the pig-man carrying his wife on his back. Anything else is too complicated for you to do."
Snow Leopard glared at Bai Jiu and said, "You're the pig, you're the one carrying your wife."
"If you don't perform, you won't eat."
The snow leopard wilted at the mention of food, so Bai Jiu then rehearsed with them by putting the monkey king on the snow leopard's back and making it circle around the dining table.
\"Hahaha"
The comical scene made Bai Shuang and Bai Chang laugh so hard they couldn't stop.
The monkey, looking bewildered, clung to the snow leopard's back, worried about falling off. It held tightly to the snow leopard's neck with its paws, making the scene even more like carrying a wife on its back.
The snow leopard was initially reluctant, but after hearing everyone laugh, it became smug and kept spinning around.
"Okay! That's enough, let's go eat."
Bai Jiu took out two bowls of their favorite food and handed them over.
The next morning, when they came over during the day, they brought white steamed buns with the words "Happy Birthday to You" on them.
Surprisingly, they still remembered my birthday.
In a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce, steamed buns are a precious commodity, and making them into various shapes and sizes shows even more care and thoughtfulness!
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