39: Deposit close to 3 million

When everyone dispersed, only four fish tanks remained in front of him. Three belonged to the girl's Jade Rabbit Lionhead Goldfish, and one was the Panda Lan Shou, which couldn't be sold due to its high price.

He started calculating, excluding the Panda Lan Shou, his total income was 91,700 yuan.

Just as he finished calculating, the girl came over with her father. When she saw that only 4 fish tanks were left, she exclaimed in surprise.

"You... you... you sold them all?!"

Chen Xiangbei shrugged and said, "Yeah, who doesn't like good quality and low prices?"

Hearing the answer, the girl pouted and complained to her father.

"See? I told you to hurry up, but you didn't. The fish are all sold now. I told you the fish sold here are good quality and affordable. We lost big time, hmph! ╭(╯^╰)╮"

"Oh, my dear daughter, don't be angry. It's just a few fish. Besides, there are still a few left, aren't there? We'll just buy them all," the Shop Owner coaxed.

The girl was just acting a little spoiled, not genuinely angry. She turned her head to look at the extra fish tank, pointed and asked.

"Shop Owner, what kind of Lionhead Goldfish is this? I've never seen it before. Is it for sale?"

"This is a Panda Lan Shou, rare among the rare, priced at 15,800 yuan. Unfortunately, its appearance is a bit lacking, otherwise it wouldn't be this cheap," Chen Xiangbei replied.

The Shop Owner picked up the fish tank and observed it carefully, confirming it was indeed a Panda Lan Shou. He then said.

"It is indeed rare among the rare. The appearance is a bit lacking, but that doesn't stop it from being popular. I'll take this Panda Lan Shou. Little brother, if you catch fish in the future, you can bring them to my store. I'll buy them at a high price, how about that?"

"That sounds great! I should have just gone to your store to sell them. Setting up a stall takes time."

"It's not too late, not too late. Just bring the fish you catch in the future. I definitely won't let you suffer a loss," the Shop Owner said.

In fact, he was already overjoyed. The output of Ornamental Fish in Baiyun Lake was getting lower and lower. There were very few people who could catch as many fish at once as Chen Xiangbei. Other fish stores would also be willing to make friends with him.

As for Chen Xiangbei, he didn't care about these things. If he caught rare or top-quality fish, he would definitely let the people in the group buy them first. Selling ordinary fish at the fish store afterward was also convenient.

Anyway, he wasn't short on money; efficiency was what he valued more.

"Alright then, the QR code is here. Scan the code to pay and you can take these fish with you. It's getting late, I should head back too," Chen Xiangbei said.

After paying, the Shop Owner and the girl each held a fish tank and left.

Chen Xiangbei also packed up his things and prepared to go back. Before going to the parking lot, he went into the fish tank store and scanned 500 yuan to the Shop Owner, saying, "Shop Owner, I've been using yourEntrancefor so long, I feel a bit bad. Here's some rent for you, please don't think it's too little."

Seeing him being so sensible, the Shop Owner smiled and said, "Alright, I'll accept it this time. Don't give it again next time you come, or you won't be allowed to come."

"Okay, okay, I won't give it next time. I'll be leaving now, it'll take over an hour to get back."

"Alright, drive carefully then, the mountain road is winding."

After saying goodbye to the fish tank Shop Owner, Chen Xiangbei pushed his small cart towards the parking lot.

...

It was already 11 PM when he returned to the city. He didn't even bother to shower and went straight to the food street to find something to eat. He hadn't eaten all afternoon, only focused on fishing, and his stomach was completely empty.

He parked the car and walked into the night market.

In Linhai City, nightlife was just beginning at 11 PM, especially in the summer. People were active at night and rested during the day, seeking a little excitement in their bitter lives.

Today, he would eat something simple and quick, eating from one end of the entire night market to the other.

Bo Bo Chicken, Guo Kui, grilled cheese, Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables Pie, grilled chicken legs, Old Beijing Stewed Tripe, crispy potatoes, tin foil vermicelli with clams, beef offal soup, stinky tofu, and so on.

He wanted to try every kind, whether he had eaten it before or not. Anyway, he wasn't afraid of getting fat now.

A person weighing 150 jin going in would probably come out weighing 160 jin. He ate very satisfyingly, a satisfaction from the inside out.

It was almost 12 AM when he got home.

Chen Xiangbei brought back the Golden Butterfly Koi and put it in the ecological fish tank. He had fed it Secret Bait several times today, so he wasn't afraid it would eat the other fish in the tank.

As soon as he put it in, the spacious fish tank freed it from its confinement, and the phrase "like a fish in water" was concretely displayed before him.

This ecological fish tank was built to simulate Baiyun Lake. It seemed to sense the familiar environment, and after staying in a confined space for a long time, it began to become active.

It danced gracefully in this beautiful environment, like a fairy from a secret realm in the dark night, shining with brilliant light.

Chen Xiangbei recorded this scene with his phone and sent it to the group, with the caption: The mermaid in the dark night, like a fairy in a dream, its graceful dance is captivating.

The fish friends in the group who were still awake replied.

"I haven't been with a woman for too long, now even looking at a fish, it looks delicate and pretty," one group member said.

"Upstairs, if it were a pig appearing now, would you feel the same way?"

"No, I'm only interested in fish."

"Oh~ I see!"

"Oh~ I see too!"

"+1"

"+10086"

"What the hell do you guys understand? I mean this fish looks very beautiful, I will definitely take it home tomorrow." Seeing someone leading the conversation astray, he quickly explained.

"Oh~ take it home, I understand!"

"+1"

It was better not to explain; the more he explained, the more unclear it became.

Chen Xiangbei was also amused. He thought of his few friends who also often joked and bantered in the group, and suddenly missed them a little.

But it would be soon. Tomorrow was Saturday, and the agreed time for the gathering was tomorrow night.

After settling the fish, he went to take a shower.

Soon, a maddening singing voice came from the bathroom, like a wild cat in heat at night, hoarse and scratchy.

And the protagonist in the bathroom was imagining himself as a deep ballad prince, singing love songs with emotion and moving himself.

It was only a few minutes before 12 AM, but the System could no longer bear this outrageous singing and directly settled early.

[Ding, the host has triggered a hidden button and is settling today's earnings in advance.]

[Ding, the System is settling: Host's income today +107,500 yuan, average hourly wage 21,500 yuan, System reward amount 1,290,000 yuan, physique +0.03, settlement points +800, please continue to work hard!]

"[Bank card number 4539] received 1,290,000 yuan at 23:54, balance 2,871,355.8 yuan."

"Yoho~ There's a hidden button? What is it, Tong Zi Ge, tell me quickly!"

[Ding, please observe for yourself, Host. It is recommended that the Host does not try it easily, as this function is likely to disturb the public.]

"Hmm?? What is it that's so mysterious and can disturb the public? Did I honk my horn in the city on the way home?" Chen Xiangbei thought to himself.