After putting the money away, Feng Ye lit a cigarette and walked to the platform next to the driver's cab while smoking.
I just finished selling the goods, and there's nothing else to do for the time being.
He doesn't need to drive the boat; Ah-chan, who is always happy to steer it, is in charge.
On the deck, several shipwrights were busy cleaning up debris, and occasionally a few words of casual conversation could be heard.
At the stern, boatmen were also tidying up fishing nets, preparing for a new round of fishing.
Feng Ye stood quietly on the platform, gazing at the boundless sea and appreciating the view where the sea and sky met.
Suddenly, I felt a cold drop on my face.
Is it raining?
He looked up at the sky and saw that the sky, which had been gloomy for most of the day, looked even more somber. Although it wasn't as oppressive as the dark clouds of summer, it was still enough to make people feel depressed.
Then, a few more raindrops fell, hitting his face and body.
Feng Ye's heart tightened, and he quickly turned back to the driver's seat, where he also saw a few more raindrops on the windshield.
Before long, a light drizzle began to fall, and ripples spread across the sea.
The raindrops on the windshield increased rapidly, blurring the view.
"Oh dear, why is it raining?"
Ah-chan sighed and turned on the windshield wipers to improve visibility.
"Is there anything strange? Hasn't it been raining on and off lately?"
The weather at sea is unpredictable, and it has rained several times since they set sail.
However, ordinary rain does not affect fishing boat operations at all.
Fishing can still be done on rainy days, it's just that the conditions are a bit harsher.
Unless it's a severe weather event with strong winds and high waves, they will be forced to stop work, seek temporary refuge on an island, or return to port.
"I'm worried that if the rain lasts too long, we won't be able to take the fish and shrimp back to dry."
Strangely enough, almost half a year has passed since I got the Dong Sheng, and the Dong Lai has gone out to sea two or three times, but I haven't been able to bring back even a single small fish or shrimp.
It's either the weather or something unexpected that forces us to return early; it's always the same.
"How long does winter rain last? It'll stop in a day or two at most. Besides, we're at sea now. How would you know what the weather is like at home? Maybe it's sunny and clear there."
Feng Ye snorted lightly, unconcerned about A-Can's worries.
Based on past experience, the rain usually doesn't become prolonged until December, often lasting for several days.
At other times, although it can't be said that it comes and goes quickly, it won't drag on for too long.
It's only early winter, so the rain won't last long and there's nothing to worry about.
"I hope so."
"Stop worrying unnecessarily and just focus on sailing your boat."
The rain continued to drizzle until three hours later, when it was time to haul in the nets, and it was still raining.
The boatmen, who had been hiding in the cabin, put on their raincoats and braved the rain to come out and collect their nets.
Feng Ye also left the wheelhouse, put on a raincoat, and followed everyone to the stern.
This net has a lot of goods, but they are very common, mostly common varieties, valuable and worthless, all sorts of random things.
Actually, even when good products are brought in, people are quite calm now; they've become numb to it.
Feng Ye was similar; he was numb, his heart no longer stirred.
Of course, if the quantity is large, then it's a different story, like the tuna a few days ago.
Then there are those that are particularly large or numerous. Even if they aren't rare or high-quality items, they can still cause a sensation, like that net full of bomb fish, and the great white shark that the orca gave away.
In the past, when we didn't have much money, we would be overjoyed and our eyes would light up when we saw valuable fish and shrimp.
Now that I've seen more and have some money, I'm not as excited as before, and my mindset is much more peaceful.
...
Two days later, in the afternoon, the fish hold was finally full, and there were still many fish and shrimp piled up on the deck to be taken back to dry.
After collecting the last catch, the three ships began to speed up and head back.
The crew were all busy on deck, sorting the last catch.
Everyone was refreshed and full of energy, their faces beaming with the joy of returning home.
When we came out, the boat was empty, so it was quite fast, but it still took eight or nine hours.
Now that the ship is fully loaded, its speed will naturally be slower. In addition, it has been raining and the sea is rougher, so the return journey is expected to take longer.
There are too many uncertainties that affect navigation at sea.
However, after driving back for more than two hours, the rain gradually subsided and the wind and waves calmed down.
The sky began to clear, and sunlight shone through the gaps in the clouds onto the sea, creating a shimmering effect that draped the ocean in a golden brocade.
However, the sun did not stay in the sky for long before it set, and the sea quickly darkened, with night enveloping the surroundings as black as ink.
Around 11 p.m., the three boats finally arrived at the waters outside the county dock, just as expected, although the journey took more than half an hour longer due to the weather.
The dock was brightly lit and bustling with activity, with a constant stream of people and vehicles coming and going, busily moving goods.
Many fish of all sizes were moored there; some had returned in the evening, while others had just returned and were unloading their catch.
Many fishing lights were still floating on the sea, all heading towards the dock.
As the three ships gradually slowed down, the sleeping crew members sensed it and left their warm beds to go to the deck.
Looking at the familiar dock, everyone smiled broadly.
We've landed in the county. After selling the goods, I can go home tomorrow.
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