Changgu Island Wharf.
The roar of the two diesel engines rang out almost simultaneously.
Immediately, the two boats, which were close together, started moving one after the other, slowly leaving their berths at the dock and sailing into the azure sea.
Standing at the bow of the Rising Sun, gazing at the rippling blue sea and the receding Changgu Island behind him, Feng Ye declared with high spirits, "We're home!"
"Yes, it's been more than a month since I left, and I'm finally home."
Xiao Guowen said with a sigh.
"That's it for this year. Let's fight again next year. If you're still willing, come over together next year."
"Of course I'd be willing! Who would turn down money? That would be stupid!"
"that is……"
Xiao Yunhu and Du Minhui both spoke up eagerly.
"When you go back, you have to keep this a secret and not reveal how much money you made."
Feng Ye gave a word of advice.
We made so much money on this trip.
If people find out, there will definitely be many envious people, and you might even become someone they want to target.
It's best to avoid trouble if possible.
"That's not a problem, but I don't think it can be hidden."
"Everyone knows you're quite skilled at fishing at home, and they know how much money you can make."
"If I said this place is worse than home, do you think anyone would believe me?"
As soon as Xiao Guowen finished speaking, Du Minhui continued, "And you even had your father-in-law bring another boat and called so many people to help. Doesn't that mean you're making a lot of money?"
Xiao Yunhu also said, "That's right, it can't be hidden, the news should have spread throughout the village by now."
Feng Ye smiled and said, "That still needs to be kept secret, at least don't let outsiders know the specific numbers."
"Okay, we'll try our best."
All three nodded in agreement.
Feng Ye thought for a moment and said, "If all else fails, we can say that we earn more money here than at home, but it rains frequently here, so we can only go out to sea occasionally."
"That's a good reason. Even if a ship comes next year and finds that it's very profitable here, we can't say that we're lying."
"Yeah, just put it all on God, and nobody can say anything about it."
"There will definitely be quite a few ships coming next year."
Xiao Guowen laughed and said, "It's making me want to build my own boat so I can come here next year and make a fortune."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunhu and Du Minhui also had the same idea in mind.
However, their family wealth was not as abundant as Xiao Guowen's, and they did not have enough funds to buy a boat. They would have to borrow money from others or find a partner.
They didn't say anything, planning to go back and discuss it with their families first.
"Sure."
Feng Ye chuckled and patted Xiao Guowen on the shoulder: "More people means more protection, and even if we run into trouble, we'll have the upper hand in a fight, right?"
"You have to be mentally prepared; nobody can predict what will happen next year."
"If the weather doesn't cooperate after we arrive and it rains for a whole month, then we're completely doomed."
Having witnessed firsthand how much money is made here, if they don't have any ideas, then they're incredibly cowardly and deserve to be poor their whole lives.
The saying goes, "The bold get rich, the timid starve."
Having ideas is human nature.
"How can you make money without risk? The greater the risk, the higher the reward."
Xiao Guowen didn't take it seriously, "I won't buy anything too big, a dozen meters or so will be fine."
"I usually use it to transport goods, just like you. I buy fish from the county to dry, and I can also earn some transportation fees by helping others transport fish or something."
"We can go out to sea occasionally, set up a fish trap or a net, so we won't lose money."
"When the yellow croaker season comes next year, I'll come here with you and make a fortune..."
He became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could see a huge amount of money beckoning to him.
Immediately, he slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Perfect! It's decided then. I'll go back and find out who has a ship they want to sell."
"If you can't buy a second-hand one, you can ask a craftsman to make a new one, or you can order one from a shipyard."
"Let me ask around and see. Anyway, I'm not in a hurry. I just want to get the boat before the flood season next year."
Feng Ye turned to look at Xiao Yunhu and Du Minhui: "You two can also consider it."
"Buying a boat costs a lot of money, but unless you have a major stroke of bad luck, you generally won't lose money; it's just a matter of how long it takes to break even."
"Then I'll go back and think about it, see if I can raise some money, or find someone to partner with."
Du Minhui stroked his chin, speaking thoughtfully.
"Yes, these days, who doesn't want to make more money?"
After Xiao Yunhu finished speaking, he turned to look at Feng Ye, opened his mouth again, but ultimately did not say anything.
He actually wanted to borrow money from Feng Ye, but after thinking it over, he decided to wait until he had discussed it with his family.
Feng Ye never expected that this trip to Haizhongzhou would affect the people around him and ignite such a strong desire to make money in them.
I imagine that Uncle Chan and his son on the other boat will also be thinking about buying a boat.
However, this was inevitable.
As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."
When someone succeeds, those around them are naturally inspired and want to follow in their footsteps to pursue success.
Moreover, his influence is not something that only started recently.
Look at how many people on Baishi Island are drying fish in large quantities; isn't that what he caused?
It is foreseeable that during the croaker season next year, not a single mechanized fishing boat in Dongtou Village will stay home to fish.
Even the other three villages would have many fishing boats following in their footsteps.
After all, many families on the island have some kind of kinship or connection with Dongtou Village.
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