25: Determine the relationship

He also needed to find places locally that could help him process his fish.

It wouldn't be possible to always go to Yu Dafu in the future; after all, he only wanted those rare and valuable fish.

Some common fish catches would still need to be processed somewhere.

If there weren't many fish, he could take them to retail himself.

However, in the future, there would only be more and more fish, and he couldn't always retail them himself.

Although the retail price would be a bit higher, it would be too time-consuming.

After walking around the pier, they saw some fishing boats that had just returned unloading their catch.

The two went up to see how many fish there were, and most were just mediocre.

"The nearshore resources are becoming increasingly scarce now.

Many fishermen in our village, like my dad, have changed professions.

Especially now during the fishing moratorium, we can't use nets or cages.

We can only fish by angling or longlining, and the harvest is truly hard to describe!"

"That's why when my dad and the others heard you wanted to become a professional fisherman, they were all a bit resistant.

I hope you can understand; they were also doing it for your own good!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Qi immediately stated, "Don't worry, how could I not know they were thinking of me?"

"You all must have confidence in me.

I feel I'm different from others; my future is in the vast ocean."

Yang Qi thought, 'How can a cheater like me be compared to ordinary people?

Others can't catch fish, but I definitely can!'

"Hmm, I believe you definitely can!" Bai Xue replied.

Yang Qi looked at his little fangirl, and he was incredibly moved.

In the depths of his emotions, he couldn't help but grab her soft hands and take advantage of the moment.

Bai Xue immediately became shy, but her heart felt as sweet as honey!

After some playful rubbing, the two naturally started walking hand-in-hand.

Yang Qi's grin stretched to his ears again.

"A laugh in the vast ocean! The surging tides on both banks!"

A crisp ringtone sounded, instantly making Yang Qi, who had a 'lecherous' expression, furious!

Bai Xue withdrew her fair, tender hand and motioned for Yang Qi to answer the phone.

"No matter who it is, they'd better give me an explanation."

A grumbling Yang Qi picked up his phone and saw it was Zhang Jun.

He answered the call, his tone a bit sharp: "Brother Jun, why are you calling me instead of accompanying your guests?"

Zhang Jun was taken aback; this wasn't like Yang Qi's usual attitude and tone.

Then he seemed to realize something and said with a sly smile, "Hehehe, kid, what are you doing? Who are you with? Is it Bai Xue?"

"This... uh, we're just shopping."

"Hahaha!" Zhang Jun burst into laughter, sounding very happy.

This smug laughter made Yang Qi think back to before.

He had woken up in the middle of the night, called a sleeping friend, woke him up, and just said one thing: "You can get up and pee now!"

Then he'd turn off his phone and go back to sleep, leaving his friend alone in the wind, a prank.

As happy as he was then, that's how uncomfortable he felt now!

"Alright! Brother Jun, what do you need to say?"

After the other side had finished laughing, Yang Qi asked.

"Cough cough, it's like this.

We're organizing a fishing trip to the South China Sea oil drilling platform, and there's still one spot left.

I wanted to ask if you want to go?

It's four days and three nights, the boat fee is 6800, and food and accommodation are included," Zhang Jun said.

"Go! I've always wanted to fish in the deep sea! Brother Jun, count me in."

"Alright then! I've paid the deposit for you.

Tomorrow morning at 5 AM, the boat departs from the pier in your Qingshan Town.

You should get ready this afternoon.

That's all for now, I won't interrupt your romance!"

Zhang Jun kept it short and hung up the phone.

Bai Xue vaguely heard their conversation and asked, "Departing tomorrow morning, for four days and three nights?

Then I'll go prepare some things you'll need for the trip."

She then took Yang Qi to buy a lot of snacks like chicken legs and duck feet, two boxes of chocolate, and some pomelos, raisins, and so on.

A softshell jacket definitely needed to be bought.

After all, the temperature difference between day and night at sea is significant.

If he caught a cold, he certainly wouldn't be able to fish, and then the boat ticket and other expenses would be wasted.

Yang Qi thought about his fishing gear.

He only had one set of small red reel lure rods and one set of boat rock long-casting rods.

"It seems a bit insufficient!

If I encounter giant fish in the deep sea and don't have suitable fishing rods, that would be tragic."

He then took Bai Xue to a fishing tackle shop called "Weihai Fishing Tackle."

"Boss, do you have heavy-duty boat fishing rods and electric reels for sale?" Yang Qi asked.

"Yes!"

The boss rattled off a bunch of introductions.

Yang Qi mostly ignored them, not believing a word.

He took out his phone to call Zhang Jun for advice, "Hello, Brother Jun, I want to buy a heavy-duty boat fishing rod, can you give me some guidance!"

"I have experience with this; I've bought two already.

If you're going to buy, buy a good one.

If you encounter a four to five hundred catty Tuna and it gets away because your rod or line isn't good enough, wouldn't you regret it so much you'd slap your thigh?

Yang Qi! Let me tell you, once in the South China Sea oil field, I caught a five to six hundred catty Bluefin Tuna and fought with it for three hours, not losing ground.

In the end, the fishing line couldn't withstand the tension, it broke, and the fish got away!

I regretted it so much..."

Zhang Jun began to brag, talking endlessly, getting more and more excited.

"Oh, come on! You're blowing that out of proportion.

There aren't such large Bluefin Tuna in the South China Sea oil field."

A man nearby immediately stopped him.

From the voice, it sounded like Hu Bu Shi Lang - Wang Hu.

"As if everyone doesn't know you're the Air Force Commander!

That was just a GT.

Several people on the same boat caught them at the time, but you cut your line and lost the fish, and now you're saying it was a five to six hundred catty Bluefin Tuna!"

Zhang Jun immediately retorted, "Don't talk nonsense!

They caught GT, but I can't catch Bluefin Tuna?

Even if it wasn't five to six hundred catties, it was at least three to four hundred catties.

I'm very sure!"

"Alas - the common ailment of fishermen: the one that got away is always the biggest!" Yang Qi thought to himself.

GT fish are also known as Giant Trevally.

Because of their extremely fast swimming speed and immense explosive power after being hooked, they are called the "ultimate target of sea fishing."

Their rarity and difficulty to catch make them a "dream fish species" for sea fishing enthusiasts.

Because their taste is very poor, no one buys them, and their economic value is very low.

Most sea anglers just enjoy the thrill of the catch and then release them.

"Cough cough cough, Brother Jun..."

Zhang Jun reacted, "Oh, oh! Heavy-duty boat fishing rod, right?

Give the phone to the boss, I'll talk to him."

The boss took the phone and, according to Zhang Jun's requirements, configured a set of high-strength heavy-duty boat fishing rods and an electric reel, two rolls of 500-meter 12-strand 10-pound line, plus 10 packs of antarctic shrimp brick, and a set of waterproof softshell jacket.

After some negotiation, the final price was 8600 yuan.

At Yang Qi's request, the boss gave him a few 1500g lead weights, leader lines, several packs of large hooks, and some other accessories.

"8600!" Yang Qi gritted his back teeth, bit the bullet, and paid via scan.

Looking at the time, it was already 11 o'clock.

Yang Qi and Bai Xue went to the "Fly Restaurant" again for lunch.

There were still many things to buy, but seeing the expensive fishing gear in the tricycle's cargo box, they were also uneasy.

Finally, the two decided to go home first and come back in the afternoon.

[Something came up at home today, so I'm not in the mood to write.

Just one chapter, I'll make it up tomorrow.

Thanks for understanding]