Reborn in 1981: My Life as a Fisherman

Shi Hailong wasn't in a hurry to get married.

Instead, he wanted to establish a relationship with Zheng Cuizhu so that the Shi family would not be so weak.

It was well past lunchtime, almost 3 p.m., and Shi Hailong hadn't eaten lunch.

But he wasn't hungry either; he and Haisheng had eaten their fill on Black Rock Island.

After he returned, he never stopped working. His mother and eldest sister were too busy to help him make fish traps.

So, dealing with these small fish and the cooked snails and shellfish was his job.

Time flies by unnoticed.

When her younger sisters came home from school, Shi's mother got up to prepare dinner.

Many people also got up and left to go home and cook.

Also, all the fishing boats will probably be back by evening.

Because of the high winds and waves, a typhoon is coming soon in the next few days.

When Shi Hailong saw that Zheng Cuizhu and her daughter had also gotten up, he quickly took the two swimming crabs that had been tied up.

I walked over.

"Seven catties, take these two crabs home and steam them, have a taste."

Those who hadn't left yet all looked at Shi Hailong and Zheng Cuizhu with smiles.

Zheng's mother also had a very good impression of Shi Hailong.

The source of goodwill is naturally the ability to make money; it's that simple and straightforward.

Zheng Cuizhu glanced around and felt so many eyes on her, her face only slightly flushed.

She glanced at Shi Hailong again, without being too shy.

Instead, he smiled at Shi Hailong and took the crab, saying, "Thank you, Hailong, this swimming crab is really plump..."

Those who were paying attention saw this and understood what was going on.

It seems that Qi Jin really might marry the second son of the Shi family.

We've all been there, so we know very well what a young person's reaction or attitude means.

It now seems that Zheng Cuizhu at least neither opposes nor rejects Shi Hailong.

She also accepted the gifts he gave her.

No one would think that Zheng Cuizhu was craving two swimming crabs. Among people with the surname Zheng, there's nothing she can't eat.

Her uncle, Zheng Nengquan, contracted the fishing group, and each of his two trips to sea yielded thousands or even tens of thousands of kilograms of swimming crabs.

After everyone had left, Shi Hailan looked at Shi Hailong with a grin.

The meaning was obvious, but Shi Hailong did not respond.

He went and got the remaining swimming crabs and two lobsters.

"Big sister, you should steam these too. Give the lobster to the sea fish."

Shi Hailan glanced down at the basket on her back and frowned. "So much stuff, it could fetch a lot of money. If Mother sees it, she'll scold you again..."

Shi Hailong chuckled softly, "Be quiet, don't let Mother see. Once you're more familiar with her, she'll..."

Shi Hailan gave Shi Hailong a glare, just like her mother did.

Then he took the basket and went into the kitchen.

Shi Hailong continued to busy himself with drying snails, shellfish, and small fish.

There weren't many scallops today, only a few, but the scallop meat was really big.

Once this stuff is dried in the sun, it won't be cheap per pound.

The most effective tool for catching scallops is naturally an iron rake.

Dragging on the seabed can not only catch scallops, but also snails and many other shellfish.

This method is for the future; no one is doing it this way now.

Shi Hailong doesn't plan to do anything for now; he'll see how things go later.

At this moment, Yang Guangming arrived.

Shi Hailong greeted him and asked, "You're back. How many materials did you buy?"

Yang Guangming was delighted. He took out a cigarette and gave one to Shi Hailong. The two lit them.

Yang Guangming then said, "I've brought in many of my uncles and brothers' families."

Let's pool our money and make fifty fencing nets according to your measurements.

So, the materials were purchased according to these guidelines...

Shi Hailong nodded. It sounded like a lot, but actually, there weren't that many.

Now that he has made all of these, his family will have nearly forty fish traps.

Suddenly, Shi Hailong saw Zhao Hu standing not far from the Shi family's house.

Shi Hailong was both amused and exasperated by Zhao Hu's hesitant manner; Zhao Hu was far too cautious.

They were afraid of being disliked or unwelcome when they visited other people's homes.

So instead of calling him over directly, he told Yang Guangming and then went over.

The main concern was that his mother and older sister would really look down on him.

That's how it is in rural areas; tuberculosis is indeed frightening.

"Sea Dragon".

When Zhao Hu saw Shi Hailong approaching, his expression softened, and he was no longer as reserved as before.

He also called out "Shi Hailong".

Shi Hailong smiled faintly, "The cage net isn't finished yet, don't worry, I'll deliver it to you when it's done."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hu hurriedly said, "No, I didn't come to get the fish trap net. Here, take this..."

Zhao Hu raised his hand and handed it to Shi Hailong. His palm was open, and it turned out to be a bead.

However, Shi Hailong could tell at a glance that these were not conch pearls, but shell pearls, because the color was different.

Seeing that Shi Hailong wouldn't take it, Zhao Hu stuffed it directly into Shi Hailong's hand and then turned and left.

He didn't say anything at all, leaving Shi Hailong speechless and with a wry smile.

This personality...

However, Shi Hailong could understand Zhao Hu's mindset!

Upon closer inspection, the bead is perfectly round, with a pale purple luster, and shimmers with iridescent colors when held up to the light.

It's not small in diameter either, about 1.3 or 1.4 centimeters.

It will be a very valuable treasure in the future.

The quality of a pearl is mainly determined by its roundness, size, and color.

However, shell pearls are not as valuable as conch pearls.

This is because the probability of a snail producing a pearl is very low, unlike the different situation with other shellfish in the sea.

The probability of getting a bead is very high.

Shi Hailong naturally wouldn't accept Zhao Hu's pearls, but he also knew that it was time to return them.

If things go wrong, Zhao Hu might not want his fish trap.

Zhao Hu has a personality that is both insecure and sensitive, yet he also has a very strong sense of self-esteem.

Therefore, when dealing with them, it is essential to maintain a proper balance.

Shi Hailong put the pearl away, intending to keep it safe for Zhao Hu for the time being.

Once home, Shi Hailong went inside first and hid the pearls.

Just as he hid and left the house, he saw Zheng Shangang running towards him, panting heavily.

"Brother Hailong, Chen Dabiao and Lin Shaowen and a few others are fighting at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative."

I heard them keep saying your name, as if it were related to you…

Upon hearing this, Shi Hailong immediately understood the situation.

He immediately ran towards the supply and marketing cooperative, and Yang Guangming quickly followed.

Shi's mother and Shi Hailan also came out of the kitchen, but they could no longer see her.

The mother and daughter were somewhat uneasy, especially since it involved Lin Shaowen, that damned bastard.

So the two of them followed.

Shi Hailong quickly ran to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, and saw that a large number of people had already gathered there.

Meanwhile, Chen Dabiao was being beaten by Lin Shaowen and another young man, Yang Guangwu.

There were two young men standing nearby who would kick Chen Dabiao every now and then.

Seeing this as a rare opportunity, Shi Hailong naturally wouldn't let it slip by and immediately rushed forward.

While shouting, "Lin Shaowen, Yang Guangwu, you are shameless!"

So many people are bullying my good friend.

If you're so capable, go outside the village and act tough. You're just a vicious and ruthless person in the village every day.

Do you really think we're all afraid of you...?

Shi Hailong did not make a move directly, but rushed forward and shoved Lin Shaowen and Yang Guangwu aside.

However, Lin Shaowen, Yang Guangwu, and the other two looked at Shi Hailong with vicious, sinister smiles.

Lin Shaowen said with a sinister smile, "Old Shi, I heard you've made a fortune and earned a lot of money."

Perfect timing, we brothers are a bit short on cash, let's borrow some money.

Don't argue with us, just give us some honestly, it's not like we're being unreasonable.

Don't say anything about us bullying the villagers.

Everyone in the village knows who we are; would they dare to speak up?

Come on, let's see who dares to disagree...

Lin Shaowen, with his face full of fat and a fierce look, looked around.

Immediately, the onlookers instinctively avoided his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

None of them dared to utter a sound.

This is the kind of hoodlum you see in this day and age; nobody dares to mess with them.

Moreover, they were extremely arrogant, presumptuous, and reckless.

Chen Dabiao got up, his face bruised and swollen, with blood dripping from the corner of his mouth.

However, she seemed to have been provoked and pointed fiercely at Lin Shaowen.

"Hey Lin, from now on I'll fight you to the death. If you've got the guts, go ahead and kill me."

Otherwise, I'll kill you sooner or later...

Shi Hailong stepped forward and threw a punch at Lin Shaowen.

"Biaozi, what are we waiting for? Let's kill them now."

Damn it, they dare to extort and do evil even in the village.

This is absolutely outrageous...