Feng Ye was also very excited. He never expected that just because he didn't want to be ridiculed for not going back online, he would actually get such a reward.
“I have not only worshipped Mazu, I have offered my whole being to Mazu, which is why I have such good luck.”
He responded with a smile, but in his heart he thought, "I really did offer a sacrifice to Mazu."
"Holy crap, we have to make a sacrifice? Does that mean if we don't save you, we can catch even more?"
Xiao Guowen's eyes widened, as if he had suddenly realized something.
"Hehe, should we sacrifice you? Maybe some of the elusive yellow croakers will come back for us to catch."
"I'll pass," Xiao Guowen said, turning to Xiao Guowu with a grin. "Or how about we sacrifice my brother?"
"elder brother……"
Even though he knew Xiao Guowen was joking, Xiao Guowu still looked resentful.
Xiao Guowen's expression turned serious, and he suddenly said, "To be honest, I really need to go to the Mazu Temple to pray for Mazu's blessing when I get back."
Feng Ye nodded: "Of course, praying to Mazu more often can only bring benefits, not harm."
Ah-Can walked to the oar, set it up on the gunwale, and interrupted, "Brother Ye, are we still going to set up the fish trap?"
The gillnets can't be set up anymore; three are ruined. The only intact one needs to be taken back for cleaning and maintenance. The fish traps, however, are still on the boat and can be set up.
"With these yellow croakers, why bother with nets? Hurry up and row, we need to get back and sell them for money. I don't believe you're not anxious."
Feng Ye was speechless. How could he ask such a stupid question? Didn't he even think before he asked?
"Hehe, of course I'm anxious. I'm just asking casually, what if you insist on casting the net and we happen to encounter a school of fish?"
"Dream on! You think you've run into a school of fish again? Do you think fish are as easy to find as cabbages?"
"What if?"
"What if? Even if we do encounter one, we can only stare helplessly. We only have a net left, what can we use to catch it?"
Xiao Guowen nodded: "You can go offline anytime, but it's more important to get back and sell the goods for money."
"Brother Ye, can we still go out to sea with you tomorrow?"
Xiao Guowu suddenly asked, looking at Feng Ye with hopeful eyes.
Upon hearing this, Ah-Can and Xiao Guowen looked at Feng Ye, waiting for her reply.
The boat belongs to Feng Ye, and whether or not people are brought out is entirely up to him.
"Of course, no problem."
Feng Ye agreed without hesitation.
These three were his best brothers in his past life, and even though he was a scoundrel, they never looked down on him.
Ah-chan lost his life because of him, leaving him with endless guilt towards Ah-chan's grandmother.
The car accident that made him see the coldness of human relationships not only seriously injured him, but also cost Ah-Can, who came to visit him, his life.
Now that we can start over, of course we should help those we can.
"Great, I'll be rich again tomorrow."
Xiao Guowu cheered, and Xiao Guowen and A-Can also smiled broadly.
"Don't have too high expectations, you don't often encounter schools of fish."
"As long as we can go out to sea, it's better than carrying cargo at the dock."
"Carrying sacks at the dock is exhausting, and you only earn five or six yuan a day. Fishing is so much better—easy and pays well."
Feng Ye shook his head. They were blinded by the sight of the large yellow croaker and got too excited.
They completely forgot the hard work of fishermen, who have to get up before dawn and catch very few fish at the end of the day, just enough to support their families.
Of course, this doesn't apply if you're lucky enough to encounter a school of fish.
Otherwise, why would fishermen give up fishing and go out to work?
"Tomorrow is high tide, so bring your fishing tools. We'll go fishing on the island after we've finished casting our nets."
The term "讨海" (tǎo hǎi) means "to seek a living from the sea," implying making a living by fishing on the beach.
At this time, the term "beachcombing" was relatively uncommon; it would only become widespread with the rise of short videos.
"Okay, Brother Ye (Ah Ye)."
The three of them were full of anticipation and hope for tomorrow's harvest, and they huddled together, chattering away.
Feng Ye ignored them and looked at the large yellow croakers covered by clothes and pants in the cabin, feeling extremely satisfied.
...
With Ah-Can rowing continuously, the small wooden boat slowly sailed into the area of the fishing village pier.
Their fishing village is called Dongtou Village, which is located to the east of a place called Baishi Island, hence the name.
The tide was still receding at the pier, and a large group of people were fishing on the beach next to the pier.
The tide was too shallow for large ships to get in, but their small wooden boat could row in and dock directly at the pier.
Ah-Can was left on the boat, while the other three jumped ashore as soon as the boat stopped. They weren't even wearing clothes or pants, just their underwear, and headed to the collection point to get baskets.
They went out to sea to cast their nets and never expected to catch any fish, so they made no preparations and of course didn't bring any baskets to hold the fish.
In those days, fish baskets were made of bamboo, not the plastic baskets of later generations.
There were three purchasing points at the dock, and Feng Ye chose the one run by his own family, his uncle.
When Feng Jiafa saw the three of them, dressed only in their underwear, come in like bandits without a word and each grab two or three baskets, he immediately shouted, "Hey...hey, what are you doing? Where are you taking my baskets?"
"We caught several hundred kilograms of yellow croaker, but we didn't bring any baskets. Could you come and help us carry them?"
After Feng Ye finished speaking, without waiting for the Feng family's response, he hurriedly took the bamboo basket and walked out.
"You caught hundreds of pounds of yellow croaker? Really? You're not kidding me, are you?"
Feng Jiafa stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.
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