82: Mom is here

Chen Tianming held the bill, checking it against Yang Qi's records. Bai Xue had been keeping the accounts just moments before.

The final catch was:

Live Sea Bass: 1360 catties.

Freshly chilled Sea Bass: 240 catties.

The freshly chilled Sea Bass, some weighing six or seven catties, and dozens of catties of Yellow Chicken Fish, hadn't sold a single one. He asked Chen Tianming for some crushed ice and packed them all into the fishing cooler.

Yang Qi kept two Sea Bass for himself, giving the rest to Bai Dahai to take back.

The Sea Bass sold for a total of: 217,840 yuan.

Chen Tianming paid 217,900 yuan.

When Yang Qi was about to transfer Bai Xue's share, Bai Dahai stopped him and said:

"Yang Qi, you can't give her a share today. We just went out to have fun. If you hadn't found the fish school later, you would have lost money on the fuel today. Are you going to ask us to pay for the fuel?"

"And from now on, when Bai Xue goes out to sea with your boat, you can at most give her a 10% share, not 30% like before. Bai Xue, did you hear that?"

"Now, your cost for a single trip out to sea is very high. And finding fish schools and everything else depends on you. Today, it's enough for us to take these fish back."

Yang Qi thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright! I'll listen to Uncle!"

He then secretly transferred 2,000 yuan to Bai Lang, sending him a message not to tell his mother. He told him to keep it as pocket money.

This made Bai Lang bubble with joy.

Yang Qi drove the minivan, taking Bai Xue and her brother ahead, while Bai Dahai followed behind on his electric bike with his wife.

Everyone unanimously decided to go to an affordable "Fly Restaurant" for dinner. Since they were all family, there was no need to waste money.

"Dahai, Yang Qi is truly amazing at finding fish schools!" Chen Lanying exclaimed to her husband.

"Indeed! In all these years, I've never heard of anyone so good at finding fish!"

"Didn't you see? In just over two months, he's bought a villa and a large fishing boat!"

"It seems he's truly suited for this line of work! Bai Xue is lucky to be with him."

At the "Fly Restaurant," Yang Qi deliberately ordered the most expensive dishes. He was buttering up his future in-laws, after all! Who wouldn't?

Initially, Chen Lanying felt it was a bit wasteful.

But then she thought, this son-in-law is very capable, having earned over 200,000 yuan this afternoon. Compared to the few hundred yuan for this meal, there was really no need to reject his filial piety.

After they finished eating, Yang Qi went to pay the bill, which was 580 yuan.

Yang Qi lay in bed at home, filled with emotions, recalling a few months ago. He used to cook for himself whenever he had time, and even eating a bowl of noodles with an egg outside made him think twice, feeling anxious.

Now, he invited people to dinner and spent five or six hundred yuan, feeling it was only natural.

"This must be because my mindset has changed!"

Yang Qi thought to himself.

While he was still lying in bed, letting his thoughts run wild, Zhang Jun called.

"Hello~! Brother Jun."

"Hey! Yang Qi, the Mud Eel account is ready. Let's settle it."

"Okay!"

"Hmm, it's a total of 324 catties, all over half a catty. I'll count them at 2200 per catty for you."

Zhang Jun said.

"Brother Jun, that's not that high, is it? Don't let yourselves lose money!"

Yang Qi was a bit surprised by the price. He knew there were quite a few between half a catty and one catty, and 2200 per catty for that range seemed a bit high.

"It's about right! These Mud Eel are all given to some business partners and some high-level executives in the group. There wasn't even enough to go around, luckily I set aside a portion beforehand. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten any!"

Zhang Jun said,

"This payment is going through the company's accounts. You should accept it! I'll have the finance department transfer it to you shortly."

"Alright then! Don't count those 24 catties; consider them my respect to your uncle and you!"

Yang Qi thought for a moment and said,

"And the remaining money, 660,000 yuan, just transfer it to your account! Consider it me paying you back!"

Zhang Jun thought for a moment and asked: "That's fine, but do you still have money on hand? Otherwise, pay back 500,000 first, and keep 160,000 for emergencies."

"No need, I earned 200,000 this afternoon when I went fishing and encountered a Sea Bass school. I'll transfer another 40,000 to you, making it 700,000."

Yang Qi roughly calculated his savings. After giving Zhang Jun 40,000, he should still have around 250,000. That should be enough for emergencies.

Who would have thought? A few months ago, he couldn't even save 10,000 yuan in a year. Now, 250,000 yuan had become his emergency fund.

"Okay, if you need more money, just say so." Zhang Jun didn't insist further.

The night passed uneventfully!

The next morning, after breakfast, Yang Qi drove towards town with Bai Xue. Today was their A1F practical exam.

A total of eight people from the training center participated in this practical exam.

In fact, this exam was not as difficult as the third subject of a car driver's license.

The most challenging part was skillfully judging the distance when docking. For example, knowing when to slow down and turn off the engine in advance, using inertia to accurately stop the boat in the berth.

If you turn off the engine too early, there isn't enough power, and the boat won't reach the shore. If you're too late, the boat will crash into the shore due to inertia.

Another challenge was backing up the boat, ensuring it didn't drift erratically and collide with other vessels.

In short, practice makes perfect.

Besides learning the practical lessons, these trainees usually knew how to operate boats. All eight of them passed with ease.

To celebrate getting their licenses, the eight of them treated the instructor to a good lunch.

At this point, Yang Qi's A1F certificate was finally in his hands.

Starting tomorrow, he could openly operate setting sail without sneaking around. From now on, he could freely explore the vast ocean.

In the afternoon, Yang Qi took Bai Xue to the high-speed rail station in the city to pick up his parents.

That's right! Today was July 26th, and the day after tomorrow, the 28th, would be the housewarming, or "moving in" day, for Yang Qi's new home.

At the high-speed rail station exit.

"Dad, Mom, over here, over here..."

From afar, Yang Qi saw his parents pushing two suitcases and carrying several packages in their hands, walking towards the exit with the crowd.

So he shouted loudly in his hometown dialect and waved to signal them.

His mother heard her son's voice, looked up, and saw Yang Qi waving. She immediately tossed the packages she was carrying to his father.

Pulling her suitcase, she quickly walked to Yang Qi's side.

"Hahaha! Son, Mom is here to see you! Let me see if you've lost any weight!"

After speaking, she began to pull Yang Qi, who was grinning, and scrutinized him up and down.

"How could I have lost weight? I eat well and sleep well here!"

What a heartwarming scene of a loving mother and filial son.

"You brat, what are you grinning at? Don't you see the luggage in my hands?"

Yang Qi's father, not far away, looked at his son irritably. He was carrying several packages and pulling a suitcase, walking with stumbling steps.

Yang Qi hurriedly went up to him, took the packages from his father's hands, and also the suitcase, greeting him with a big smile!

"Dad! You must be tired from the journey. Come, come! Let me take the luggage."

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PS: Special thanks to: Jin Gedan of Longshoushan, for sending 5 'blade-shaped' gifts.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude!

(This is the biggest gift I, as a new author, have received so far. Thank you!)