175: Make a fortune!
It was quite a struggle to feed each of the Orcas. These big guys are strong, and wrestling with them physically was a bit much.
So, he simply poured the last half basin of sea urchin bait onto the sea surface and let them share it.
However, the next scene broke Chen Xiangbei. The imagined scene of them fighting over food did not appear. Instead, they divided themselves into five areas, with each Orcas taking one direction.
They quietly and heartily ate their own portions of food; they were very united.
Chen Xiangbei thought to himself: So, you guys were competing for affection just now! Has the world of Orcas become this competitive?!
After they finished eating, Chen Xiangbei waved goodbye to them. The Orcas understood his meaning and let out long, melodious calls, seemingly in response to his farewell.
Starting the boat, Chen Xiangbei began cruising at a steady speed. The boat slowly moved across the sea surface, while he returned to the stern, watching the Orcas reluctantly follow behind the boat.
Chen Xiangbei waved and shouted: "Go back! I'll come find you another day. You must be careful, and next time I'll bring delicious food to see you!"
The Orcas still reluctantly followed the boat until it was about to leave the waters around Xisha Island, only then did they stop.
Just like that, under the gaze of the Orcas, Chen Xiangbei piloted the fishing boat and disappeared into the vast ocean, heading towards the expansive mainland.
Just after 5 PM, Chen Xiangbei returned to Fishermen's Wharf.
Today's catch wasn't large, but every single one was a premium seafood item.
He still found his usual spot to set up his stall. He believed that until Lin Xiaojun investigated his full circumstances, he wouldn't dare to act rashly again.
As soon as he set up his stall, many people gathered around. There was no helping it; his fishing boat was just too eye-catching! Many people recognized the boat rather than the person; as soon as they saw the luxurious fishing boat, they knew he had arrived.
A bystander asked: "Little Boss, why didn't you come yesterday? I was planning to buy a fish to steam and eat!"
Chen Xiangbei smiled and said: "Didn't I come? Today's goods are all excellent, guaranteed to satisfy you!"
Saying that, he opened the three fish boxes. Two boxes contained live Red Spotted Grouper, and the other box contained Large Yellow Croaker frozen with ice cubes.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the Large Yellow Croaker on the stall. It lay quietly in the ice, its massive body still exuding an astonishing aura.
"Wow, what a huge Large Yellow Croaker!" someone couldn't help but exclaim.
"It's incredible to find such a rare Large Yellow Croaker this season," another person echoed.
"With such a large Yellow Croaker, I wonder which sea area it was caught from," an old man mused, stroking his chin.
Someone asked curiously: "The taste of this Large Yellow Croaker must be extremely delicious, right?"
Someone else sighed: "Such a huge Yellow Croaker is probably not cheap."
Everyone discussed animatedly, filled with curiosity and surprise about this Large Yellow Croaker.
Chen Xiangbei stopped the crowd's discussion and said: "These Large Yellow Croaker were just caught this afternoon. Look at their gills, they're still bright red.
Those who know understand that Large Yellow Croaker don't live long after being brought ashore, so I flash-froze them. If anyone needs one, you can take one home; they're delicious, nutritious, and healthy."
A middle-aged Uncle asked: "How much is the Large Yellow Croaker per jin?"
"Mine are mostly around two to three jin per fish, priced uniformly at 3500 per jin. Everyone knows the fishing season hasn't opened yet, so Large Yellow Croaker of this quality are hard to come by!" Chen Xiangbei introduced.
"I'll take one!"
"I'll take one too!"
"Save me one that's over three jin!"
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There were still many people in the crowd who knew their stuff, and the people of Linhai City are certainly not short on money. So, in less than 5 minutes, all seven or eight Large Yellow Croaker were sold out.
Those who didn't buy one felt regretful, blaming themselves for not being quicker!
Although they didn't get a Large Yellow Croaker, everyone took home a Red Spotted Grouper. While there was a price difference between the two, they each had their own unique flavor.
Chen Xiangbei sold all forty-odd Red Spotted Grouper at a price of 550 yuan per jin. As for the larger one, weighing about 10 jin, he sold it for 8000 yuan to the Da Ye who bought the Large Yellow Croaker.
That Da Ye was wearing shorts and a vest, a pair of characteristic flip-flops, and had a string of keys around his waist. At a glance, he was clearly a rich big shot!
The fish sold out in less than half an hour, and everyone dispersed. As they left, they didn't forget to ask Chen Xiangbei when he would come tomorrow, as they wanted to patronize his business again.
Chen Xiangbei calculated the total. The seven Large Yellow Croaker averaged 2.8 jin each, at 3500 yuan per jin, for a total income of 68600 yuan.
The forty-odd Red Spotted Grouper averaged about 3.5 jin each, at 550 yuan per jin, plus the 10-jin one, for a total income of 88850 yuan.
The sum of the two was 157450 yuan! This was just the money from selling fish; he hadn't sold the pearls yet!
He carefully organized his belongings, ensuring nothing important was left behind.
Then, he carefully put them back onto the boat one by one and properly secured them.
After completing all this, he didn't hesitate to quickly start the fishing boat. The engine roared, taking him away from Fishermen's Wharf once again.
After sailing at sea for about twenty minutes, the Yacht Club appeared before his eyes.
He skillfully maneuvered the fishing boat, slowly approached the shore, and then steadily docked it in the designated spot.
Immediately after, he got off the boat and handed the fishing boat over to the club staff who were already waiting there, instructing them to take good care of his beloved fishing boat.
After making the arrangements, he turned and walked towards his car parked nearby.
Getting into the car, fastening his seatbelt, and starting the engine, the car sped away like an arrow released from a bow.
His gaze was fixed firmly ahead, with only one goal in his heart - the Jewelry Market.
As the vehicle moved forward, the city scenery constantly changed, but his attention remained focused on the road ahead, intent only on reaching his destination as quickly as possible.
When Chen Xiangbei stepped into the Jewelry Market again, he already had a clear goal in mind. He walked directly towards the shop where he had sold pearls last time, as if he knew the place inside out.
Pushing open the door, he immediately saw the young Brother sitting behind the counter. As expected, this Brother was the one who had taken over his father's work last time.
Perhaps because Chen Xiangbei had left a deep impression on him, the Brother recognized him at a glance and immediately stood up to greet him, his face beaming with a warm smile.
Immediately after, the Brother quickly poured Chen Xiangbei a cup of freshly brewed hot tea as a gesture of welcome.
This steaming cup of tea emitted a faint, pleasant fragrance, filling the entire room with a warm atmosphere.