267: Purchase of supplies

Three people, a pot of seafood porridge, a large plate of steamed buns, and two vegetarian dishes—a simple breakfast was laid out on the dining table.

Under Yao Shanshan's surprised gaze, the two of them devoured the food, leaving nothing on the table.

After the meal, Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan drove to the The City to buy things.

Yang Qi went to his mother’s place, where his father and Bai Dahai were waiting for him at home.

The three of them were preparing to discuss buying a boat.

Currently, there were two options: either buy another fishing boat of similar size or buy a larger vessel.

After discussion, they decided to customize a large boat exceeding 40 meters; they would need to visit the shipyard to check the specifications and quotes.

Without further ado, the three rushed to the The City Shipyard, to General Manager Cao's office. After they were seated,

"General Manager Yang, do you have any new modifications for the ship?"

General Manager Cao thought Yang Qi was there to make changes to a ship that had already been ordered.

"No, I'm mainly here this time to see your trawlers, preferably those over 40 meters," Yang Qi replied with a smile.

"Oh! Good, good, good! Thank you, General Manager Yang, for supporting our business!" General Manager Cao exclaimed with a smile upon hearing about another big deal.

He quickly called an engineer, who brought out the detailed parameters, and made adjustments according to Bai Dahai's requirements.

Finally, it was decided that the specific parameters and quote would be provided within four days.

Since Yang Qi was going to the South China Sea, he simply told them to work on it thoroughly and he would make a decision upon his return.

After the three returned home, Yang Qi, having nothing else to do, first went to refuel the setting sail.

Bai Xue was currently with Yao Shanshan, buying pajamas and other items at the The City mall.

"Shanshan, my husband and I decided a long time ago that we would go fishing in the South China Sea early the day after tomorrow. Do you want to come with us, or stay home alone?" Bai Xue asked Yao Shanshan while gesturing with clothes.

"To the South China Sea? Can I come along? Will it be inconvenient?" Yao Shanshan grabbed Bai Xue's arm, her eyes full of anticipation.

"What's inconvenient about it? As long as you feel comfortable, it's fine. Heheheh." Bai Xue said with a smile.

"What's inconvenient for me?" Yao Shanshan asked, somewhat curious.

"Alright, then I'll take you to buy equipment. Sis will take you to experience the magnificent South China Sea of our motherland." Bai Xue pulled Yao Shanshan towards the place where they used to buy diving equipment.

The two took a wetsuit and went into the fitting room, helping Yao Shanshan put it on.

"Xiao Xue, isn't this outfit too small? It's so tight."

"Bah! The clothes aren't small, it's just that you're too big here." Bai Xue casually grabbed her.

"You, with no boyfriend to develop you, how do you keep getting bigger?"

Yao Shanshan proudly raised her eyebrows: "That's my sister's natural talent!"

"And it's impossible for me to be developed by a man in this life. You know I won't look for a boyfriend, and I won't get married."

"Family, to me, is just a joke."

"But sister, seeing you so happy, I'm genuinely happy for you."

"Oh my, is the wetsuit really that tight? Can I get a size larger?"

Bai Xue looked at Yao Shanshan, who was taking deep breaths and struggling to put on the wetsuit, and said somewhat helplessly:

"Looking at the size of your sleeves and neckline, they're about right. It's just this area that's a bit too much."

"I'll go get you a larger size to try. You really are a dairy cow!"

Finally, after trying several sizes, they could only pick one that was barely suitable, plus a set of diving equipment.

As for bikinis, each of them picked three sets. Bai Xue also helped Yang Qi pick out a few swim trunks.

The final bill came to six or seven hundred.

"Is it that expensive?" Yao Shanshan asked, somewhat dumbfounded.

"Hmm, it's about that price. The first wetsuit Yang Qi and I bought was 350 yuan. We didn't have much money back then and couldn't afford expensive ones. We only bought things from this store after we started making money."

"The quality is indeed good." The two then went to browse the mall for a while. Bai Xue bought several casual outfits for Yang Qi. This time, Yao Shanshan firmly refused to let Bai Xue pay for her, and Bai Xue didn't insist.

The two also had lunch at the mall.

After lunch, the two went to the snack section and bought several large bags of items to bring on the boat.

After shopping, the two carried their large and small bags back to the car.

Yao Shanshan leaned back in her seat, excitedly saying:

"I'm really looking forward to fishing in the South China Sea the day after tomorrow. I've never experienced it before."

Bai Xue started the car and smiled: "I'll definitely let you have a blast then. Blue skies, the vast sea, white sandy beaches – there's so much fun to be had in the South China Sea."

On the other side, after refueling the setting sail, Yang Qi returned home and began organizing the tools needed for the trip.

Bai Dahai and his father also helped, checking some commonly used fishing gear.

In the evening, Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan returned home. Seeing Yang Qi and the others busy, Bai Xue put away the things she had bought and joined the organizing team.

The family worked together, meticulously preparing everything for the sea trip.

In the evening, everyone gathered at his mother's place for dinner, sitting around, eating home-cooked meals, and discussing the South China Sea trip scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

Everyone was happy to know that Yao Shanshan would also be joining the boat trip, especially when they learned that she could also operate a boat.

After all, three people are always a bit more relaxed than two.

Listening to them share interesting stories from past sea trips, Yao Shanshan's anticipation grew.

After dinner, the three returned home to their respective rooms to rest and recharge, preparing for the upcoming South China Sea journey.

The next morning, Bai Xue drove with Yao Shanshan, purchasing items one by one according to the pre-written supply list.

Pork, beef, lamb, rice, noodles, grains, oil, various vegetables, fruits, mineral water, gas, and so on, were successively loaded onto the setting sail.

The freshwater tank was refilled, and ice and frozen bait would be purchased early tomorrow morning.

With most of the supplies prepared, Yang Qi, Bai Dahai, and his father carefully checked the ship's equipment again to ensure everything was foolproof.

In the afternoon, Yang Qi taught Yao Shanshan some Precautions for being at sea and emergency handling methods.

Yao Shanshan learned very seriously, occasionally asking questions, as this was her first truly hands-on experience, which was different from what she learned in school.

As night fell, the three rested early, getting enough sleep to prepare for the early morning operation.

In the early hours of the morning, they woke up on time, bought ice and frozen bait, and properly placed them on the boat.

Everything was ready, and after reporting, the setting sail slowly sailed out of the harbor, heading towards the South China Sea.

The pre-dawn sky was like a black curtain, with only scattered stars adorning it.

The lights on the setting sail shone on the sea, creating shimmering reflections.

Yao Shanshan stood at the bow, facing the sea breeze, and excitedly shouted:

"South China Sea, I'm here!"

Yang Qi and Bai Xue exchanged smiles, knowing that this South China Sea journey would surely be full of surprises and rewards.

As the setting sail sailed further and further, the land behind them gradually blurred, while the South China Sea ahead, with its mysterious and vast attitude, awaited their exploration.