155: 660,000 for a large yellow croaker

Chen Tianming quickly inspected the Large Yellow Croaker; it was indeed a wild Large Yellow Croaker, and he immediately wrapped it in a bath towel.

"Was your Chinese not very good in school? Eighteen catties, and you say eight catties. Come, come, read the pinyin for 'shi' (ten) and 'shi' (is) once."

Chen Tianming teased Yang Qi.

"When I was in elementary and middle school, I was always the Chinese class representative. How could I not know the difference between 'shi' and 'shi'? Clearly, your ears are the problem. When the hospital opens, I'll accompany you to see an ENT specialist."

The two bantered for a bit, then Yang Qi went to get an electronic scale and weighed the Large Yellow Croaker again in front of Chen Tianming: eighteen catties and four taels.

The entire fish had no damage, and its scales were perfectly intact, like a large gold bar, radiating a dazzling golden light.

As Chen Tianming wrapped the Large Yellow Croaker, he said to Yang Qi:

"Yang Qi, to be honest with you, I've never handled a Large Yellow Croaker this big before, so it's hard to set a price! How about I sell it for you, and I'll just take a commission? What do you think?"

"Don't worry, I can definitely help you sell it for a high price. Once the deal is done, I'll take a 5% commission."

Yang Qi knew that people in the seafood business also had brokers. They introduce buyers and sellers and take a commission. Generally, the commission is between 10-15%, with both the buyer and seller each paying half.

Brokers are not just anyone; they must have both sources of goods and channels. To put it simply, they earn a fee for resources and information.

Brokers with professional ethics will not favor either side when the two parties are negotiating a deal. They will only fairly and impartially facilitate the completion of the transaction.

"Alright, let's do as you say. You find me a good buyer, and I'll treat you later."

Yang Qi immediately agreed. This matter was left for Chen Tianming to handle.

When the two of them came out, most of the goods in the yard had already been processed. The trading company's crewmen had brought over a platform scale and began weighing everything one by one.

Bai Xue was still there, keeping records.

Yang Qi and Chen Tianming casually walked around, looking at the categorized fish. Although he and Bai Xue had picked up only premium items from the rocky beach,

his mom and the others on the muddy beach had more people and more goods. They also had many premium catches like Black Fish, Red Grouper, Sea Cucumber, large conch, and so on.

There were even tens of catties of large tiger prawns, each longer than an adult's palm, and a nest of over forty yellow Crab weighing more than half a catty each—definitely premium items.

Yang Qi had originally wanted to keep a few in the fish tank, but then he thought better of it and gave up. Wouldn't that just be live bait for the Grouper?

Yang Qi estimated that, excluding the Large Yellow Croaker, the total catch from both sides was roughly similar.

When the accounts were finally settled, it was indeed so. He and Bai Xue's rocky beach catch was of higher quality, selling for a total of 93,800 yuan.

Yang Dad and the others' muddy beach catch, although slightly lower in quality, made up for it in sheer weight, bringing in a total of 115,700 yuan.

Of course, Yang Qi's Large Yellow Croaker was not included yet. Some premium items were also being kept in the large fish tank.

Indeed, a typhoon passing through wasn't entirely bad; at least it brought them more catches.

Chen Tianming inadvertently noticed that the large fish tank on the east side of the yard was lit up. There was a red figure inside; he walked over to look and it was indeed an East Star Grouper, along with two large dog sharks and large Black Fish.

He immediately turned to look at Yang Qi. Before he could speak, Yang Qi turned and left.

"This is a silent refusal! Forget it, let's not bring it up, lest I humiliate myself! This kid always likes to hoard good things."

Chen Tianming muttered to himself, greeted Yang Dad and the others, and left, shaking his head.

Yang Qi watched Chen Tianming leave and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Tianming was like a sticky plaster, and also very familiar with everyone. He had a thick skin, but he was very generous and had a sweet tongue. Yang Dad and the others hadn't been there long before they were won over by his 'sugar-coated bullets'.

Yang Qi wasn't afraid of Chen Tianming asking for the East Star Grouper and the large dog sharks. He was mainly afraid that Yang Dad and the others would be persuaded by him and ask him to sell the fish.

Next came the happy time of splitting the money.

Yang Qi simply gave the muddy beach group 4,300 yuan to make it a total of 120,000 yuan, which meant each of the six people received exactly 20,000 yuan.

He transferred 45,000 yuan to Bai Xue, who didn't even look at the message, but instead gave him a charming smile that could launch a thousand ships.

Originally, Bai Dahai's idea was that Bai Lang's share could be a little less, and the other five would split the rest equally.

This suggestion was met with continuous eye-rolls from Bai Lang, but he didn't say anything. There was nothing he could do; his young age meant his words carried no weight!

"Money isn't important. What's important is that I didn't slack off, and my hard work isn't recognized by Dad!"

"My brother-in-law understands me!"

Bai Dahai was still declining, but Yang Dad made the final decision: this is how it will be done, it's very good!

By the way, Old Bai, why did you run over in the dark and act as a porter twice?

Yang Qi also said that when the Large Yellow Croaker was sold, he would give everyone a red packet. This suggestion was immediately supported by Bai Lang.

Indeed, he probably wouldn't get much from tonight's 20,000 yuan dividend, but a red packet would be different.

"Hehehe, I hope brother-in-law's Large Yellow Croaker sells for a sky-high price. Looking forward to the red packet..."

The three women went together to cook seafood porridge for everyone, and also a large pot of seafood, including some Crabs missing limbs, various inexpensive conches, sea shrimp, and so on. Of course, braised fish was definitely not to be missed.

Yang Qi chatted with Yang Dad and the others, mentioning the lunch with the Ship worker and captain at noon.

Bai Dahai suggested just making a meal at home. There were still Crabs missing limbs, other fish and conches, and beef. They just needed to buy some pork and vegetables from the market.

Yang Dad thought this was a good idea. Cooking at home was both economical and lively, and it showed the close relationship between the host and the hired workers.

So everyone divided the work. Bai Dahai and Yang Dad went to the market to buy pork and vegetables, while Yang Qi stayed home to organize the available ingredients.

Soon, the aroma of seafood wafted from the kitchen. The three women's cooking skills were excellent. The seafood porridge, seafood hotpot, and braised fish made everyone's mouths water.

Everyone sat around a table and happily ate breakfast. Yang Dad was quite thoughtful and specially bought some steamed buns for Uncle, fearing that he wouldn't be used to the food or wouldn't feel full since he had just arrived.

Just as everyone was busy, Chen Tianming called again, full of excitement.

"Yang Qi, I've contacted a buyer! They're very interested in that Large Yellow Croaker and are willing to pay 660,000 yuan for it!"

Everyone was surprised by the price, and Yang Qi was also a little tempted, never expecting such a high offer.

Chen Tianming continued, "This buyer is from Hong Kong City, very powerful, and the price is also very fair. With seafood, it's better sooner rather than later. It's best to sell it early if the price is right."

Yang Qi pondered for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement, giving him full authority to handle it. Everyone was happy about this unexpected windfall.