I had a very happy time on Daishan Island.
Every day, Grandpa Li and Li Jinyin take turns leading them to go beachcombing and sea fishing.
Daishan Island is rich in aquatic products, and everyone has a bumper harvest almost every day.
That evening, dark clouds suddenly rolled in on the horizon, the air pressure dropped, and a storm was imminent.
Li Jinyin quickly called the group of people who were playing on the beach back.
The group, who were initially enjoying collecting starfish, decided to stop when they saw the dark clouds on the horizon and immediately returned to the Li family's residence.
Looking at the stone foundation built by the Li family and then at the thin roof, Li Xiangdong couldn't help but worry that the storm might blow the roof away into the sky!
Sure enough, as soon as he got home, Li Jinyin busied himself reinforcing the roof with bricks and flat stones.
Li Xiangdong and Li Jiabao worked together, while Ning Ruoruo and the girls helped Grandpa Li bring all the things outside into the house.
They had just finished their work, and Li Jinyin hadn't even put the ladder away yet, when a gust of fishy sea breeze swept over.
Li Jiabao was nearly knocked over!
Li Jinyin and Li Xiangdong simultaneously reached out and grabbed Li Jiabao.
At that moment, large raindrops began to fall without warning.
The rain, driven by the wind, stung painfully when it hit people.
The three of them braved the wind and hurried into the house.
Although they were only ten meters away from the door, every step they took was very difficult.
Li Jinyin, a strong and sturdy man, braved the strong wind at the front, while Li Xiangdong brought up the rear, sandwiching Li Jiabao in the middle. The three of them, like a string of candied hawthorns, struggled for a long time before finally entering the house.
The three of them were soaked through by the rain in the short distance they walked.
Grandpa Li boiled a pot of water and told them to quickly wash their hair and take a bath.
Li Jinyin was used to wind and rain and was naturally not afraid, but the two Li brothers, Li Xiangdong and Li Xiangdong, were delicate and it would be bad if they caught a cold from the rain.
Li Jinyin: Dad, listen to me, thank you~
Outside, the gale raged like a ferocious beast, roaring wildly as if it wanted to devour the whole world.
At the same time, the rain grew heavier and heavier, pouring down as if the Milky Way had burst its banks.
Raindrops pounded violently against the windows and roof, making a crackling sound.
Along the distant coastline, the waves surged in like a thousand horses galloping, roaring and crashing against the rocks again and again, splashing up huge sprays of water.
The room was dark, so Li Jinyin pulled out two candles from under the table and lit them.
Two warm yellow lights undoubtedly warmed the hearts of the people in the room.
For people like the Li family, father and son, who are native islanders, stormy weather like this is commonplace, let alone typhoons.
However, Li Xiangdong and the others had lived on land since childhood, and even in the face of strong winds and heavy rain, they would only worry about whether the roof would leak.
But on this small island, there is only the boundless sea on all sides.
When things are calm, it's alright, but now the wind and rain are raging and the waves are howling. They feel like they are on a small boat, about to be swallowed up by the sea at any moment.
Seeing their nervousness, Li Jinyin smiled and said, "This little bit of wind and rain won't hurt; it'll pass in a bit."
Grandpa Li also said, "It'll be better after the storm passes! All the good stuff from the sea will be washed ashore by the waves, and the beach will be full of it, so you can pick it up as you like!"
This made everyone very excited, and they surrounded Grandpa Li, chattering about all sorts of questions.
Another hour passed, and the wind outside grew weaker, the rain seemed to lessen, and even the sound of the churning waves sounded gentler.
Li Jinyin put on a raincoat, picked up a large bucket, and was about to open the door and go out.
Li Xiangdong was confused. "Brother Li, what are you doing here!"
Li Jinyin gestured for Li Xiangdong to shut up, then glanced into the inner room and, seeing her father still chatting happily, whispered to Li Xiangdong:
"I'll go check the beach outside and see if any good stuff has been washed ashore!"
"It's still raining outside! What if the strong winds sweep you into the sea!"
Li Xiangdong was shocked.
The sea is merciless; even if it washes up gold and silver treasures, they are not worth more than human life!
Li Jinyin didn't take it seriously. "It's alright, the wind and rain have subsided. If we don't go now, everyone will come out once the wind and rain stop."
By then, any good things will have been taken by others.
The two were arguing when Old Master Li came out.
When he saw his son wearing a straw raincoat and carrying an iron bucket, his eyebrows immediately stood up.
"You damn fool! You've gone out to risk your life again!"
As he spoke, he walked up, snatched the iron bucket from his hand, and tore off his raincoat.
Li Jinyin tried to argue, "I just want to go to the yard to take a look, I'm not going to the beach..."
Old Master Li ignored his excuses and said angrily, "You're all just after that little bit of stuff! I know you too well!"
As he spoke, he added to Li Xiangdong, "A couple of years ago, that '50-cent troll' from the village went out to collect fish during a typhoon. He got more and more excited as he collected fish, and kept walking into the sea. In the end, he was swept away by the waves, and his remains have never been found!"
Li Jinyin said sheepishly, "We're not going in!"
"That won't do either!"
Grandpa Li resolutely refused.
A few people were arguing in the outer room when they heard a loud "bang".
It looks like something hit the door.
Li Jiabao was close to the door and was startled. After realizing what had happened, he quickly ran back to the inner room.
My goodness, it's still safest in bed.
Li Jinyin frowned. "What is that?"
Grandpa Li first had Ning Ruoruo and the others go into the inner room, and then directed his son.
"Open the door and see!"
As soon as Li Jinyin opened the door a crack, a gust of fishy sea breeze swept in.
The wind was still very strong, and Li Jinyin had a lot of effort to open the door.
Li Xiangdong shone a flashlight outside.
A beam of light pierced the dark curtain of rain outside. The large raindrops continued to fall, but not as heavily as before.
Suddenly, a bright red color came into view.
It was a huge red fish!
The flashlight beam shone on the big fish's eyes, and those golden eyes were as big as the largest glass marbles!
Li Jinyin shouted excitedly, "Golden-eyed sea bream! Golden-eyed sea bream! Dad! Dad! Look!"
As he spoke, he strode out and scooped the golden-eyed snapper, which was already on the verge of death, from the ground.
Grandpa Li squinted his dim old eyes and saw that it was indeed a deep-sea golden-eyed sea bream.
Judging by its weight, it must weigh at least three pounds!
Li Jinyin was overjoyed. "Dad, this one fish alone will sell for at least forty or fifty!"
As he spoke, he pleaded, "Dad, big fish have been blown into the house! Who knows how many good things are outside! If we don't go out now, it'll be too late..."
Old Master Li was somewhat tempted. They were all ordinary people who needed to eat three meals a day. With money right there outside, how could he not pick it up?
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