"That's absolutely right. In the entire city of Yu, you won't find anyone better at catching octopus than our fourth son."
Hu Si'er's face was a little red, but because he was dark-skinned, you couldn't tell.
"This is just good luck, brother. We need to get this done by tomorrow. Even if they only need three days' worth, we'll still make a profit, right?"
Hu Da nodded and said
"That's right, we'll take it one day at a time. With Fourth Brother on the boat, we're not afraid of missing a shot!"
Hu Si said
"We'll come to your house tomorrow, big brother."
"Alright, then everyone go home and get some rest today, and work harder tomorrow."
Fishing is a matter of luck, depending on the weather. If the weather is good, you'll have a good catch; if the weather is bad, you're lucky if you come back unharmed.
So they might not be able to catch exactly fifty catties every day. They settle accounts every three days, and the total for the three days is about one hundred and fifty catties.
As soon as Hu Laoda got home, his father chased after him and asked...
"What's wrong with your brother? Why is your fourth brother's wife calling you over so late?"
"Dad, your fourth son is going to be rich!"
Old Master Hu was a little angry and kicked his eldest son.
"You're just spouting nonsense, what's the fourth brother actually doing?"
Old Hu handed his coat to his wife and said in a low voice
"Someone is asking Lao Si to buy octopus, it must be over 100 jin (50 kg), delivery in three days."
"What the hell? People actually buy that stuff?"
"That's right, Dad! What kind of fate is this? People are even buying octopus!"
Boss Hu's lips have been curled up ever since he got home. Can you believe it? His own brother caught octopus as soon as he got on the boat, and that's all he got. It's the kind of catch that's usually thrown overboard. But today, someone actually came to order it.
"Are you serious?" Old Man Hu was still a little skeptical and asked.
"Oh, Father! It's even more real than pearls!"
Old Man Hu also grinned.
"Then I'll go with you tomorrow!"
The old man led his sons to fish. From their youth to middle age, each son grew up and started their own families under his guidance, making a living by fishing at sea. Only his fourth son was someone he always felt indebted to because of his bad luck. This time, it can be considered that one of the old man's regrets has been fulfilled.
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