453: Go hunting again

It's a pity, truly, but there's no other way.

Yang Qi couldn't help but recall those instances, feeling a genuine sense of regret.

However, thinking about how his explorer was almost finished with its refitting, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

At least the next time he encountered a fish storm, he would be able to handle it properly.

The setting sail returned to the spot where they had set the Gillnet, and the four of them immediately began hauling it in without a word.

The catch this time was only about a thousand jin, not as much as at noon, but the advantage was that the fish were larger.

It seemed the Mullet migration season was almost coming to an end.

According to his father-in-law Bai Dahai, before the New Year, they would stay here every day and catch tens of thousands of jin daily.

No need to set more. Let's go collect the crab traps, and once we're done, we'll head back home.

Yang Qi rejected the suggestion from Chen Sheng and the others to continue setting nets.

Isn't it too early to collect the crab traps now?

Chen Sheng was somewhat puzzled.

After all, Crabs had the habit of being nocturnal. It was best to leave the crab traps overnight and collect them the next day.

No need to wait, it's enough to eat! We might not come tomorrow.

Yang Qi said nonchalantly.

Well... alright then!

Chen Sheng and the others were speechless.

Because they didn't have enough time, the harvest from the crab traps was dismal. By the time Yang Qi threw the small Crabs back into the sea, there were only four Mud Crabs, five Swimming Crabs, four Blue Swimming Crabs, and two Stone Crabs left.

During this process, Chen Sheng and the others hesitated several times, wanting to speak but ultimately holding back.

In their opinion, some of the Crabs Yang Qi threw back into the sea could still have been sold for money.

If someone else had collected the crab traps, the harvest would have been at least double.

By the time the setting sail returned to Qingshan Town, the sky was just beginning to darken.

Same method, same routine; first, they went to the Sea View Villa pier to sell a batch of fish.

Then they sold the remaining fish to Chen Tianming. This time, Chen Sheng and the others explicitly stated at the beginning that they didn't want any money.

So, Yang Qi let them each take a large bag of the catch home.

Brother Sheng, Yang Qi really has a knack for finding fish. He's the best I've ever seen!

Chen Lin remarked on the way home.

Indeed, it's no wonder he can earn so much money! Didn't you say you'd be working on his new ship? I wonder if he's still looking for people?

Chen Gang asked after hesitating for a moment.

I can ask for you. He currently has three large ships under construction, though two of them are Trawling vessels that won't be delivered for another three years. He'll definitely need a lot of Ship workers then.

In about two months, the other large fishing boat should be ready. I don't know if he has finished hiring for that one yet.

I heard him say last time that he intends to use this ship himself. Counting me, it seems he only plans to hire four or five more people. He likely has strict requirements for the crew.

I'll ask him, but I'm worried he might already have his own plans. If that's the case, we'll just have to wait a few years for his new ships to be delivered.

Chen Sheng said earnestly.

In fact, when fishing at sea, the crew you work with is very important. A good team makes work twice as effective.

He had grown up with Chen Lin and the other, knowing them inside and out. He knew they were both hardworking and honest people.

That was why he agreed to help recommend them to Yang Qi; otherwise, who would bother with such a thankless task?

Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Sheng. Whether it works out or not, we're grateful!

Chen Lin said sincerely.

Back at the Sea View Villa, Yang Qi loaded the remaining Crabs, along with two Mullets and a Sea Bass, into his pickup truck.

He drove toward his mother's place.

Because he had just called Bai Xue and learned that she was having a meal at his mother's place with Coal.

Yang Qi handed the seafood he brought to his mother to prepare, and he and his father sat in the living room chatting.

After the eighth day of the New Year, business at Tide Cottage started to improve. His father had also taken a boatload of guests out fishing today.

Xiao Qi, have you finished staffing your explorer?

Yang Limin asked, taking a puff of his cigarette.

Not yet. Dad, do you have any recommendations?

What kind of recommendation could I have? You need to choose carefully yourself. How many crew members are you planning to have?

His father, Yang Limin, asked.

I'm planning to have seven or eight people, at most no more than ten. I'll select them slowly! There's still about two months left.

Actually, I've decided! When the time comes, I'll ask my Uncle to join my ship as well. That way, besides Bai Xue's cousin Chen Sheng, my Uncle will also be one of my own.

Yang Qi explained.

Hmm, what you say makes sense. When going out to the deep sea, it's better to have more of your own people! The other crew members should also be people you can trust.

Yang Limin nodded, agreeing with Yang Qi's idea.

However, your Uncle and the others went out to sea yesterday. They'll be back in a couple of days, so you can ask them then.

As the two were chatting, the dishes in the kitchen were ready. His Mother-in-law, Chen Lanying, who was on duty next door, also came over.

The next morning, while Yang Qi was still sleeping, he received a call from Liu Yao.

It turned out that he and Chen Lin had made plans to go catch wild rabbits today. Without Coal leading the way, they felt uncertain.

Just like before, when Chen Lin and Chen Gang took two Sighthounds, they could only catch one or two wild rabbits each time.

Coal's performance the other day had been an eye-opener for them. So, they mentioned it to Liu Yao, which led to this call.

Alright, tell them to come to my place, and I'll drive them over.

Yang Qi thought for a moment; Coal might not listen to them, so he decided to go along himself.

After telling Bai Xue, who was still sleeping, he immediately got up and washed up.

Just as he got downstairs, he received a call from Chen Sheng; it turned out they had already arrived.

Yang Qi opened the door to let Chen Sheng and the others in, then went to get some dried fish to feed the three dogs.

Coal, get in the car! I'm taking you out for some fun!

Arriving at the dodge ram, Yang Qi pointed to the truck bed and told Coal to get in.

Coal looked at Yang Qi and leaped onto the pickup truck bed. With Coal setting the example, the other two Sighthounds quickly jumped up as well.

To prevent the dogs from jumping off halfway, Yang Qi and the others tied them with ropes.

Let's go buy some breakfast first to eat on the way.

Yang Qi drove to the breakfast shop in town that sold clam pancakes and made a big order, asking for twenty clam pancakes at once.

The landlady looked at this big customer, grinning from ear to ear.

Boss, it's been a while since you've been here. Sit down first; twenty clam pancakes will take two batches.

Two batches is thirty, right? Then just make me two batches! I'll take them with me later. First, bring us a few bowls of soy milk and some fried dough sticks.

While speaking, Yang Qi gestured for Chen Sheng and the others to sit down and have something to eat.

Yang Qi, that's too much, we can't finish all of that!

Chen Sheng said in a low voice.

How is that possible? If we really can't finish it, aren't there A Yao and the others? Since it's morning, I can finish off whatever's left.