Chapter 300:
Chu An’s boat left the dock, and he still hadn’t fully come back to his senses.
Everything that happened today was just too exciting and fun.
It’s a shame the orcas had already left; otherwise, he would have wanted to try again.
The orcas were too fast; it took them several hours to get to the island, but on the way back, even with so much stuff on the boat, they arrived in less than an hour.
On the dock, the two giant trevallies on their boat were particularly conspicuous.
As usual, quite a few people came to spectate.
“Good heavens, Yun Linhai, you’ve brought back two such large fish again, giant trevallies! You guys actually managed to bring these fish back.”
Yun Jiao had been busy studying for a while and hadn’t gone fishing with Yun Linhai and the others for a long time. Since she wasn’t there, the fishing situation for the two of them was within the normal range, but it had been a long time since they had caught such large fish.
“So big, each of these must weigh over a hundred catties. Two combined would probably be around three hundred catties.”
“Although giant trevallies aren’t very valuable, their weight makes up for it.”
Awang excitedly ran over and, seeing Yun Jiao on the boat, immediately reached into his pocket and handed her some candy.
“Jiaojiao, here, Uncle got this for you. Eat more.”
Having cooperated with Yun Linhai’s family for so long, Yun Wang had come to understand that Yun Jiao was truly a little lucky star.
Every time Yun Jiao went out to sea with them, they would definitely bring back good things.
Before, there were also many good things from the deep sea; just by relying on the things Yun Jiao brought back, he had made quite a lot of money and also established several connections.
Therefore, Yun Wang was as amiable as possible to Yun Jiao at this time.
Yun Jiao took the candy and thanked him obediently.
Yun Wang: He was truly envious. Jiaojiao, this young girl, was truly exceptional – capable, likable, and polite.
“Brother Lin Hai, give me these two giant trevallies, and I’ll find someone to buy them from you.”
The meat of giant trevallies isn’t very delicious, and high-end restaurants and hotels probably wouldn’t take them, but these fish are meaty and cheap, so buyers can be found if you look.
Yun Linhe patted his shoulder: “Thanks for the trouble, brother.”
The other fishmongers weren’t particularly interested in these two giant trevallies, they were just looking out of curiosity.
After all, it wasn’t certain these could be sold.
They painstakingly unloaded the two giant trevallies from the boat and weighed them.
Just as Yun Wang thought this was all the harvest for the day, Yun Jiao came out holding a humphead wrasse.
“It’s a humphead wrasse!”
Instantly, the fishmongers who had seen enough of the giant trevallies and were preparing to leave gathered around.
“It really is a humphead wrasse, I want to buy it, sell this fish to me.”
It was clear that the popularity of the humphead wrasse could not compare to the giant trevally.
“Everyone move aside, I already have a buyer for this fish.”
Yun Wang looked at the humphead wrasse and rubbed his hands together, completely excited.
“Hey, this fish couldn’t have come at a better time. I just got word that the Song family’s old master in the city is celebrating his birthday and is selecting fine ingredients. This humphead wrasse is perfect to send over. Brother, I’ll give you this price.”
Yun Wang made a gesture of ten and eight.
“This is the highest price I can offer.”
At this price, he wouldn’t make much profit, but his main goal was to build a good relationship with Yun Linhai’s family, especially Yun Jiao.
From a long-term perspective, this was definitely beneficial to him.
“Deal, the fish is yours.”
“We still have about thirty rock bream on our boat.”
Upon hearing this, Yun Wang’s eyes lit up completely.
While Yun Linhai and the others were discussing business, Yun Jiao had already put aside the food she liked into a separate bucket.
These were for taking home to eat.
“Chu An, what kind of fish does your family like?”
Yun Chennan pointed at the fish on the boat, all of which Yun Jiao had caught.
Golden pomfret, silver pomfret, a sea bass, and a relatively large beltfish.
“Take all of these back, you choose one.”
Their family was no longer in the desperate situation of selling every fish they could just to make a little money.
There were many guests at home today, so these fish were perfect to bring back as gifts.
Yun Jiao caught them at zero cost.
Chu An repeatedly waved his hands: “No, really, I came to play, and I’ve already caused you enough trouble, why should I take things to eat and also take things to go?”
Yun Chennan: “You’re too polite. Anyway, we can’t eat it all ourselves, and it won’t sell for much money. Also, take more of those mussels back later, and those sea snails too.”
Yun Jiao scooped a rock bream into the bucket: “I’m ready, Third Brother.”
“Let’s go.”
Yun Chennan also carried something: “Dad, Uncle, I’ll take them back first.”
“Alright, bring more. Take all those mussels back. Never mind, your uncle and I will carry them back later. You guys go ahead.”
As soon as Yun Jiao and the others left, someone said sourly.
“Lin Hai, your family is really prosperous now. I just saw your Yun Jiao taking back such a big rock bream to eat.”
Rock bream are so expensive; which of you fishermen can afford to eat rock bream?
Yun Linhai: “It’s fine, the child needs to grow. There’s still some on the boat.”
When Yun Jiao and the others returned home, she put the bucket in the kitchen and cheerfully called out.
“Mom, we’re back! Where’s Auntie?”
Shen Yunlian sorted through the things they had brought back and pointed towards the pigsty: “Feeding the pigs.”
“You must be tired. There’s watermelon cooling in the well, I’ll get it out for you to eat.”
Yun Jiao: “Let’s wait until Fifth Brother and the others get back to eat together.”
She stood obediently while her mother wiped her face.
“They should be out of class by now.”
“Then I’ll go wait for them.”
After speaking, Yun Jiao, along with the family’s two dogs and one cat, headed towards the village mouth.
Chu An and Wang Hongfei stayed to help with preparing the meal; they couldn’t just sit around like honored guests.
Yun Jiao, wearing her small slippers and a sun hat, strolled along. When she reached the village mouth, she saw several half-grown children with red scarves and schoolbags walking into the village.
“Jiaojiao.”
Yun Xiaowu was the first to spot Yun Jiao. He ignored his companions and rushed over like a gust of wind, hugging Yun Jiao and spinning her around.
“Brother, let’s go back quickly, we’re going to eat watermelon at home.”
Hearing this, Yun Xiaowu immediately called out to his other brothers.
“Hurry up, why are you dawdling?”
Yun Xiaoqi muttered: “I wonder who it was who wanted to play marbles on the way home.”
The two dogs wagged their tails, sniffed each of Yun Jiao’s older brothers, and then wagged their tails again, rubbing against Yun Jiao.
Yun Jiao patted their big heads. On the way back, they ran into Yun Sui, who was returning from tide pooling.
He’s eyes lit up when he saw Yun Jiao and gave her the pretty small stones he had picked up.
“Jiaojiao, here.”
He was smiling foolishly, like a dog.
“Let’s go, Yun Sui, come to my house to eat.”
Yun Sui shook his head and showed Yun Jiao the contents of his bucket.
“Take it back, for Grandpa.”
