Today's haul was good; besides the usual seafood, there were quite a few valuable items.
On his way back, Chen Weiqiang called Manager Lin in advance to see what kind of fish he needed so he could reserve some for him.
However, the news from the other end of the phone was very disappointing: Manager Lin was off today and unable to come and purchase the seafood.
Moreover, Manager Lin stammered that the quantity needed would be reduced in the future, and only extremely rare and premium seafood would be required.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Weiqiang sighed, shook his head, and muttered to himself:
"Sigh, it seems that even big hotels aren't necessarily reliable. The Yang family's purchasing station is much more worry-free."
Grandpa Chen noticed his son's furrowed brows and quickly asked:
"What's wrong? Is Manager Lin unwilling to accept our seafood?"
Chen Weiqiang nodded helplessly, "Yes, Manager Lin said he's off today and it's inconvenient for him to come and collect seafood. And from now on, he only wants rare and top-quality seafood like zebra mantis shrimp and red grouper."
Hearing this, Grandpa Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully:
“Many reputable restaurants require a formal invoice before they will accept payment, which is not easy for small, scattered sellers like us to meet.”
"But it doesn't matter. There are plenty of fishmongers at the town's docks. Our seafood is of good quality, so we don't have to worry about selling it."
He dared to say that if this batch of fish were brought to the dock today, the fishmongers in the area would be fighting tooth and nail for it.
Selling to fishmongers may get you a slightly lower price, but it's less hassle and more convenient.
With the time he saved, he could go to the dock and fish a few more times before coming back.
Chen Weiqiang also felt that cooperating with Yang's acquisition station was more worry-free.
Yang Jiajun has been fishing at the pier lately, and he's caught nothing nine out of ten days, which is making him quite frustrated.
Knowing that the Chen family not only had red-spotted fish, rock bream, and mantis shrimp, but also various kinds of rock bream, they immediately perked up.
The fishing ban has been in effect for over a month now, and due to scarcity, seafood prices continue to rise.
Even though seafood prices keep rising, he hasn't received any high-quality seafood in a long time.
When Yang Jiajun saw Chen Zhiyao's two stone clam fish, his eyes lit up, and he stared at them intently, insisting on buying both.
Chen Zhiyao had to plead and beg to keep one of the smaller ones.
Yang Jiajun originally wanted to try again, but seeing that there were also red-spotted fish and blue-striped fish on the side, he stopped worrying about this small stone clam.
These fish were caught that morning, either by beachcombing or freshly caught, and were extremely fresh and lively. Mr. Yang, beaming with delight, offered a high price.
Red grouper 1.8 jin, 700 yuan per jin, total 1260 yuan. Green wrasse 2.2 jin, 160 yuan per jin, total 352 yuan.
Sea cucumber: 4.6 jin (2.3 catties), 220 yuan per jin (0.5 kg), total 1012 yuan. Conch: 4.2 jin (2.6 catties), 160 yuan per jin (0.5 kg), total 672 yuan.
Stone clam fish, 1.5 jin, 360 yuan per jin, total 540 yuan. Extra large mantis shrimp, 2.6 jin, 180 yuan per jin, total 468 yuan.
42 jin of sea bass, 48 yuan per jin, totaling 2016 yuan. 12.8 jin of various rock bream, 72 yuan per jin, totaling 922 yuan.
Large blue crabs weighing over half a pound each weighed 5.8 pounds, at 90 yuan per pound, totaling 522 yuan...
In total, Chen Zhiyao earned a total of [amount] from this voyage.
In addition, the other three also gained a lot:
Grandpa Chen received 7216 yuan.
Chen Weiqiang earned 7,687 yuan.
Yan Shuting received 8080 yuan.
Except for the portion of the fish her family members caught while beachcombing, which doesn't count towards her points, all the money from selling the rest of the fish she catches counts towards her points.
The system added points, which were originally just a lone 1800, and suddenly became points.
She actually had over 700,000 points before, but she exchanged them all for small fish fry and released them into the sea.
I've finally managed to get some of my points back.
At the same time, looking at the 1.08 million yuan in her bank account, Chen Zhiyao felt a strong sense of security.
After selling the fish, the group happily went home with the seafood they kept.
We're inviting my uncles over for dinner tonight, and one stone clam fish definitely won't be enough.
Chen Zhiyao and Yan Shuting prepared sashimi of four kinds of fish: sea bass, black sea bream, red sea bream, and rock clam.
Grandma Chen also caught an old hen and a baby hen from the orchard.
Old hens are suitable for making soup, and can be stewed with dried scallops. Young chickens can be made directly into poached chicken.
Add braised pork ribs, mixed fish stew, stir-fried octopus, and stir-fried sweet potato leaves, and the meal is ready.
The sky was just beginning to darken, with a faint afterglow still lingering on the horizon.
Just then, a burst of cheerful laughter came from afar; it turned out that my uncle's family had arrived.
The once quiet house instantly became lively and bustling, as festive and noisy as during the Chinese New Year.
Chen Hu, who was at the back of the group, carried a red octopus weighing more than two pounds in his hand and strode into the kitchen.
"Although this red snapper is not as good as the rock clam you caught, it is still quite good for sashimi."
As Chen Hu spoke with great enthusiasm, he skillfully carried the fish to the sink, preparing to process the still-jumping fish.
Chen Zhiyao, who was skillfully slicing the sashimi, turned her head to look at the red snapper in Chen Hu's hand and jokingly said with a smile:
"Wow, this red snapper is quite plump! Did you catch it yourself, Second Brother, or was it Uncle's catch?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Hu immediately puffed out his chest and said without any modesty:
"Is there even a question? I definitely caught it! Your second brother's fishing skills are top-notch, this little thing is no problem for me."
After saying that, he winked smugly at his cousin, his self-praising manner making everyone chuckle.
The other dishes were already prepared, except for the sashimi for Chen Zhiyao. Seeing that she was dawdling, the impatient Yan Shuting quickly came over to help.
Once all the dishes were served, everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the plate of rock clam and fish sashimi.
Everyone reached out with their chopsticks, and Chen Zhiyao couldn't wait to pick up a piece and put it in her mouth.
The next second, she could feel an unparalleled sweetness blooming on her tongue.
Upon closer inspection, one can even detect a faint, almost imperceptible aroma of sugarcane, adding a touch of freshness and sweetness to the already delicious flavor.
It's no exaggeration to say that the sashimi of the stone clam is absolutely amazing; the taste is simply unparalleled.
Chen Zhiyao, who had just tasted the first slice, was completely captivated by its deliciousness.
She eagerly reached out with her chopsticks and quickly and precisely picked up the second piece of rock clam sashimi.
Only after everyone had finished the entire plate of rock clam sashimi did Chen Zhiyao turn her attention to other delicious food.
The poached chicken made from free-range chickens carefully raised by Grandma Chen is also very popular.
The skin was crispy and the meat was tender, with a very rich chicken flavor. Chen Zhiyao couldn't stop eating it.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Chen Feng excitedly announced some good news.
It turns out that Shen Qingmei is pregnant, and the Chen family will soon have its fourth generation.
Chen Zhiyao was very excited and said with a shy smile:
"Then I want to be an aunt!"
The dinner table was filled with laughter at first, and then Chen Hu and Chen Zhiyao, the brother and sister, received everyone's warm attention.
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