mijobooks The first fishing boat
The first fishing boat
By evening.
Fang Hao and Song Yaxin went to their uncle's house again, ready to pay in full for their first fishing boat, and embark on a new journey in life.
At least we now have the tools to catch large yellow croakers;
If you can't get a fishing boat, even if there are tuna, you can only watch them; you can't exactly swim out to sea to catch them yourself.
As for borrowing fishing boats?
It is generally difficult to borrow a fishing boat.
There's an old local saying: "Never lend your wife or fishing boat out! Not even to your own brother!"
One reason is that fishing at sea is too risky.
Another issue is that no one is willing to take responsibility.
For example, if you lend your fishing boat to someone and they have an accident at sea, not only will the boat be lost, but people will also lose their lives. That would be a truly unbearable situation.
That's just human nature!
Everything was fine before anything happened.
If anything changes, they'll break off all ties.
Such things are not uncommon in rural areas, and even brothers or fathers and sons can turn against each other and fight to the death.
……
My uncle's house.
"Uncle!"
"Cousin!"
"We've raised enough money."
Fang Hao said to Fang Dabiao and Fang Yong.
The price they had agreed upon beforehand.
Twenty-five thousand yuan!
"Hiro!"
"Where did you get so much money all of a sudden? You didn't ask your sister and the others to chip in, did you?"
Zhou Xiuping spoke first.
During the day, all four daughters of the Fang family returned home.
Then that evening, Fang Hao came to my house and said he had raised more than 20,000 yuan.
Isn't it obvious?
"Um."
"I borrowed some from them."
Fang Hao nodded and said.
There's no point in hiding this.
There's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of!
Who told him to have four wonderful older sisters?
This is something others can only envy.
"You're lucky, kid."
"I have four older sisters helping me~"
Fang Dabiao couldn't help but sigh.
Fang Dajun's four daughters are all married well and are able to help their younger brother, Fang Hao.
If it were anyone else, how could they so easily scrape together more than 20,000 yuan to buy a fishing boat?
Fang Dabiao's fishing boat is the result of his life's hard work and savings.
"Forehead…"
Fang Hao didn't know how to respond.
That makes it sound like you're betraying your sister.
Although I did make some mess of things in the past twenty years, this time I really want to get things done.
Wait until I make money at sea!
We must repay them properly.
"Alright!"
"This ship is yours."
"You'll have to work hard from now on. It's tough working at sea, but it provides a stable income. Your dad is getting older every day, and you'll eventually have to support the family on your own."
Fang Dabiao continued in a deep voice.
Although I'm reluctant to sell the fishing boat, selling it to my nephew doesn't seem so bad.
After all, we're all family!
Selling the boat to my nephew is a good outcome; at least I'll be able to see it again someday.
For Fang Dabiao
This is more than just seasickness.
It's also an old companion that has been with me for many years.
"OK!"
"Uncle, if I encounter any problems at sea in the future, I'll have to ask you for help..."
Fang Hao nodded and said.
Fang Dabiao has been a seafarer for decades.
Those were definitely genuine old fishermen.
His own accumulated experience in going overseas is absolutely invaluable, and it's always right for him to humbly learn from me.
After all, they've consumed more tobacco than I've eaten rice, so I can definitely learn a lot from them about fishing at sea.
"You little brat!"
"That's no problem."
Fang Dabiao nodded with a smile.
These are all minor matters!
Naturally, they would not be stingy with their teachings.
At the same time, I felt that my nephew's words today were indeed very pleasant. As a veteran fisherman of decades, his proudest achievement is his skill in fishing at sea.
Fang Yong learned from him!
Fishermen also have traditions.
"OK!"
"Then let's go back."
The matter of the fishing boat was settled.
Fang Hao also prepared to take his leave.
In fact, this transaction was a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Fang Yong needs money to buy a new ship.
Fang Hao needs a boat to catch large yellow croakers.
……
After leaving my uncle's house.
"Wife!"
"We finally have our own boat, and I believe the future will only get better..."
Fang Hao said to Song Yaxin.
This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life!
It's important to know that families in the village with fishing boats generally live quite well; their income is significantly better than those without.
of course!
Some small fishing boats are not included.
For example, simple rafts or wooden boats can't even go out to sea; they can only float around in the shallows.
It can't be considered a real fishing boat.
A boat must be at least several meters long and equipped with a diesel engine to be called a fishing boat.
Even several meters to tens of meters.
Different tonnage and length represent the strength of a fishing boat's long-distance sailing ability.
"Uh-huh."
Song Yaxin nodded.
There was also a hint of anticipation in his expression.
Having fishing boats means being able to go out to sea and catch more seafood.
Your income will definitely increase then!
As a result, living standards naturally rose accordingly.
There is always a new direction and a future to look forward to.
"When are we going out to sea?"
Song Yaxin was clearly interested in this.
Having a boat means you'll definitely go out to sea to fish.
As someone who didn't grow up near the sea, I have a great curiosity about the ocean and fishing boats.
"We'll get the boat tomorrow."
"Going out to sea also depends on the weather and sea conditions..."
Fang Hao pondered for a moment.
It's important to understand that fishing boats don't go out to sea every day, especially smaller fishing boats which basically rely on the weather to get a bite to eat.
Many small boats go out and return on the same day.
Unlike those large fishing boats that can stay out at sea for so long before returning.
The fishing boat that Fang Dajun used to work for others was much bigger than his uncle's old fishing boat.
of course!
The price is also much higher.
Fang Hao definitely doesn't have the money to afford it.
Even emptying the savings of her four older sisters wouldn't be enough; she had to wear a hat that fit her big head.
We're lucky to have a fishing boat right now.
At least being able to go out to sea and set up nets is enough.
"oh oh."
After hearing Fang Hao's words.
Song Yaxin nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
For things like fishing at sea.
She herself doesn't understand either.
"Can...I go?"
Followed by.
Song Yaxin asked again in a low voice.
Then he looked at her with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
"Going out to sea is dangerous."
"You'd better not go... Besides, people who haven't been on fishing boats much before will suffer a lot the first time they do, and seasickness can be terrible."
Fang Hao shook his head and said.
This time, however, he did not agree to Song Yaxin's request.
Fishing boats going out to sea to fish is not for leisure.
There is a great risk involved!
Moreover, whether she can adapt to being at sea is still a question.
Fishing boats are like small boats on the sea.
Once a major storm occurs.
That's still scary!
"All right!"
Song Yaxin nodded.
I gave up the idea of going out on the ship to see the sights.
She originally thought that going out to sea to fish was simple; it was just a matter of setting out the boat, casting nets, and catching fish.
I never imagined there were so many intricacies involved.
I can't stand seasickness alone.