Not only did Chen Zhiyao have a bumper catch, but Chen Feng's fishing boat also had a pretty good harvest.
None of the anglers on the boat came back empty-handed; they all had at least several sea bass or barracuda.
Chen Hu became the MVP of the boat, not only catching a 13-pound grouper, but also more than a dozen rock bream weighing about one pound each.
Not counting his wages on the boat, he earned 1,500 yuan just from fishing.
Having made another small profit, Chen Hu was beaming from ear to ear as he left the purchasing station, muttering to himself:
"Wow, I only fished for three hours and easily made 1,500 yuan. If I fished full-time, wouldn't I be rich?"
Thinking about this, he quickly fell into deep thought, seriously considering whether he should go out on his own and start his own business.
Since leaving his job, Chen Hu has been helping out on his family's fishing boat for more than half a year.
During this time, in addition to doing odd jobs on the boat, he would also go fishing with the crew in his spare time.
To be honest, even though he didn't have a system or a lucky fishing rod, Chen Hu's catches were always pretty good, and he could often catch big fish weighing ten or twenty kilograms.
He caught almost every type of grouper in the area, including blue grouper, pearl grouper, sesame grouper, suspension bridge grouper, and cloud-patterned grouper.
Including the money he saved from his previous job, he now has more than 200,000 yuan in savings.
Seeing that his cousin had not only bought a new fishing boat but also a house by fishing, he was surprised.
Seeing Chen Zhiyao, this young rich woman, Chen Hu was also tempted and planned to buy a fishing boat and start his own business.
After all, he can't just follow his older brother around and help him forever.
He fished while helping out on the boat. It was fine for a short time, but after a while, even if his older brother didn't mind, he felt embarrassed.
A real man should make something of himself, Chen Hu secretly encouraged himself.
Our fishing boat has become quite well-known in the local fishing community, and our fishing spots are in high demand every day, with reservations typically required for the next few days.
Moreover, he also figured out where there were more fish in the surrounding area and which island had the best location.
However, since competitors are often rivals, he couldn't very well compete with his older brother for business.
After much deliberation, Chen Hu finally decided to follow Chen Zhiyao's example and go out to sea to fish and set up nets.
With his fishing skills, he should be able to make a living, right?
A decent fishing boat can be quite expensive to build, and for a fully equipped new boat like Chen Zhiyao's, the two hundred thousand yuan she had on hand was definitely not enough.
Besides, he lives alone, so there's no need for him to have such a big ship.
Considering his limited capital, he felt the best option was to rent or buy a secondhand fishing boat.
Suddenly, Chen Hu excitedly slapped his thigh:
"By the way, let me ask Tangtang first. This little girl is quite wealthy now. I'll go and learn from her."
After Chen Zhiyao got home and rested for a while, she was about to make dinner when Chen Hu pulled her aside.
"What's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious?"
Chen Hu didn't want his elders to know about going solo so early, as the decision wasn't finalized yet.
After looking around and making sure no one was watching, he whispered in Chen Zhiyao's ear:
"Tangtang, I've saved up some money now. What do you think about me buying a second-hand fishing boat and going out on my own?"
Chen Zhiyao knew that her second brother was a good fisherman. When he went out to sea, even if he only fished a few times in his spare time, he would catch more fish than the fishermen on the boat.
If I were to stay on the fishing boat and help out at home, it would be a waste of my talents, and I certainly can't continue like this forever.
When he said he wanted to go it alone, Chen Zhiyao wholeheartedly agreed:
"That's a good idea. Second brother, do you want to get a fishing boat like eldest brother, or do you want to go out to sea to fish?"
Chen Hu shook his head. "I definitely can't handle making fishing boats by myself, and if I try to compete with my brother for business, he'll definitely beat me up."
“I want to get a cheap second-hand fishing boat, like you did at the beginning, to cast the nets in the morning and spend the rest of the time fishing on the boat.”
Chen Feng was strong, and Chen Hu didn't want to get beaten up, nor was it necessary.
Chen Zhiyao also thought Chen Hu's idea was quite good, and nodded with a smile:
"That's pretty good too. You can buy a decent second-hand fishing boat for tens of thousands of yuan. If you're not picky, you can also buy a smaller one for 20,000 yuan."
“But I think since you set the net this morning, you can go beachcombing first. You have a whole day to fish anyway, so two hours won’t make a difference.”
After all, fishing and netting can result in going home empty-handed, but beachcombing is different; at the very least, you can get a few pounds of clams or kelp to take home for a meal.
Although Chen Zhiyao didn't say it explicitly, Chen Hu had already considered this possibility and nodded excitedly and emphatically:
"Yes, yes, you can also go beachcombing. We're usually on fishing boats, we almost forgot about beachcombing."
The brother and sister became more and more excited as they talked, whispering to each other for a while before Chen Hu finally ran home with a big smile on his face.
During dinner, both families learned that Chen Hu wanted to buy a fishing boat and start his own business.
Chen Feng knew that his younger brother was a good fisherman, and it was a waste of his talent to keep him on the boat doing odd jobs, so he was the first to raise his hand in agreement.
Chen Daqiang was being cautious and thought it best to rent a small boat first to test the waters. If it worked out, he could buy a boat later.
"Although secondhand fishing boats aren't expensive and their value won't depreciate much if you buy them, there are still risks involved. Why not do what Tangtang did at the beginning and rent a small boat first?"
Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen also encouraged him in the family group chat to try renting a small boat first.
After a lively discussion, Chen Hu finally decided to rent a boat first.
That evening, the two families hurriedly inquired around to see if anyone had a fishing boat for sale or rent.
As for Chen Hu's odd job, it was much simpler; a suitable candidate was found that very evening.
The next morning, when Chen Zhiyao and her friends arrived at the dock, they saw Chen Hu watching the fishing boats with the villagers.
Just then, Chen Zhiyao excitedly dragged her father over to join in the fun.
This is a small fishing boat that looks a bit old, but is still quite sturdy.
It was smaller than the boat she had rented before, probably only about 6.5 meters long. It didn't have equipment like a crane or fish finder, nor did it have a small cabin for resting.
The boat wasn't big; Chen Zhiyao and the others could tell at a glance that it was just an ordinary little fishing boat.
The fishing boats aren't very good, but the prices are quite high: 4,300 a month to rent and 46,000 to buy.
Everyone felt it wasn't worth it, and Chen Hu also thought it was too expensive. He decided to look at other fishing boats before making a decision.
After watching the excitement, Chen Zhiyao and her group set sail in a grand procession.
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