Reborn in 1981: My Life as a Fisherman

"Brother Tao, my family doesn't have any fishnets right now, so you're suggesting I ask my uncle to rent a boat?"

Besides, there's a small boat at the brigade headquarters.

The speaker was Chen Shenglong, the nephew of Party Secretary Chen Yaohua.

He is the same age as Shi Hailong and was also born in the Year of the Dragon.

Yang Guangtao smiled and said, "The other boat has already been rented. I asked Uncle Jianjun to rent it for Aping."

"Zheng Shanping?" Chen Shenglong asked.

Yang Guangtao nodded, smiling with satisfaction.

Seeing Chen Shenglong's confusion, Yang Huabing immediately explained on Yang Guangtao's behalf:

"Ah Long, what's wrong with you? Shanping is Qijin's cousin, and he promised to put in a good word for Uncle Tao..."

Upon hearing Yang Huabing's words, Chen Shenglong slapped his forehead, realizing he hadn't realized it earlier.

However, Chen Shenglong also felt a bit contemptuous. Yang Guangtao had been hiding his intentions, but he didn't dare to bring them up directly.

Now that Shi Hailong has made it clear that he likes Zheng Cuizhu, this guy is getting anxious.

But it's still not respectable enough to go to such lengths to curry favor with the Zheng family.

He had just run into Shi Hailong but didn't dare utter a single word.

He talks a lot of tough talk behind people's backs, but he's a complete coward when they're really to your face.

They even dragged him in, and all they came up with were these terrible ideas.

However, since he had always had a good relationship with Yang Guangtao, Chen Shenglong didn't say it directly.

He didn't actually think highly of Yang Guangtao because he heard from the villagers that Zheng Cuizhu had already accepted Shi Hailong.

Although the specifics are unclear, since there are people gossiping, there must be a source.

In addition, Shi Hailong has now made a lot of money and become rich by developing fish traps.

Zheng Cuizhu's family must also think highly of Shi Hailong. What does Yang Guangtao have to offer?

Of course, Shi Hailong would also feel uncomfortable if he got together with Zheng Cuizhu.

Because he also liked Zheng Cuizhu.

Therefore, he would also cooperate with Yang Guangtao to trip up Shi Hailong.

Shi Hailong, who was already at sea, had already seen through Yang Guangtao and his companions' thoughts.

Shi Hailong didn't waste his decades of life in his previous life.

From the moment he was reborn, he had considered too many things.

They also have a deep understanding of human nature and human psychology.

Countermeasures have been prepared.

This time, it was Shi Hailong's turn to row. He wanted to experience firsthand whether his strength was increasing rapidly at sea.

"Don't row so fast, you'll get tired easily," Shi Haifeng said to Shi Hailong.

Shi Hailong laughed heartily, "It's nothing. Just thinking about all these nets and how many fish we'll catch at once gives me a lot of energy."

Upon hearing this, Shi Haifeng grinned. Indeed, with so many websites this time, wouldn't it cost thousands of yuan a day?

Thinking about it this way, Shi Haifeng felt his heart skip a beat.

However, he was also a little worried, "Hailong, do you think it's possible that our family has suddenly made so much money...?"

Shi Hailong could tell at a glance what his elder brother was worried about.

Honest people are like that, and of course, he was always worried about it too.

"What are you afraid of? We earn our money honestly, without stealing or robbing. We earn it through our own abilities."

Besides, the policies are different now; the government is focusing on reform and opening up, and developing the economy.

It also allows ordinary people to make a lot of money and live a good life.

In a few days, the people in the village who make fish traps will also make a lot of money.

Our house isn't that conspicuous, so you don't need to worry about anything, brother.

Don't worry, after some time, my brother and I will make a proper plan.

First, build two large brick and tile houses…

"Why build two large brick houses? Our family doesn't live together, does it?"

Shi Haifeng didn't react immediately and asked.

Shi Hailong laughed heartily, "I'll find you a wife in one place. I'm not going to live with you, my parents, my younger sister, and my younger sister."

Upon hearing this, Shi Haifeng blushed, his lips moved a few times, but he couldn't say anything.

Seeing this, Shi Hailong laughed and said, "Brother, you build your house in the southwest, and I'll stay here at the foot of the old banyan tree."

The old house in the middle will be used to build a new house for the third son.

Shi Haifeng nodded and smiled, then asked Shi Hailong.

"Are you really going to build those big brick and tile houses?"

Shi Hailong said, "Yes, we'll start buying materials at the end of the year and start building after the New Year."

I'll build one too. When I have time, I'll draw a rough plan so you and your parents can take a look.

If you're not satisfied, we'll revise it...

Shi Hailong's most pressing need is to build a house, as his current living conditions are really inconvenient.

Shi Haifeng said, "When we were collecting the fish traps today, my father said that the brigade headquarters' boat won't last long."

He also said he'd see if he could find a way to scrape together some money and ask around to buy an old boat...

Upon hearing this, Shi Hailong's smile faded, and he said, "After we get back from the internet session, let's discuss it as a family."

Let's see how much money we have at home. I've already talked to Secretary Chen about buying the boat.

Secretary Chen also supported me and even gave me a certificate.

I plan to go directly to the commune's shipyard, buy a new boat, and install a diesel engine.

If you don't have enough money at home, see what your parents say and see if you can borrow some from the village.

The three contracting groups have money…

If he could borrow the money, Shi Hailong had no intention of taking out the money he had hidden.

It doesn't matter if they can't borrow the money; at least everyone in the village knows that the Shi family is trying to borrow money everywhere to buy a boat.

That way, it would be more reasonable for him to buy a larger ship, saving him a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Shi Hailong had calculated that if he bought a boat that was a little over ten meters long and installed an eighteen-horsepower marine diesel engine, he could achieve the desired results.

The eight-horsepower diesel engine I had in mind was only suitable for small boats a few meters long; it wouldn't be enough for boats over ten meters.

At least twelve horses, fifteen or eighteen horses would be best.

Changchai, Shangchai, and Yuchai should all have marine-grade diesel engines now.

I just don't know what models of agricultural machinery the commune's agricultural machinery station has.

In that case, the total would probably be over ten thousand.

Because a complete set of 18-horsepower marine diesel engines costs several times more than an 8-horsepower diesel engine.

Shi Hailong estimated that the diesel engine propeller alone would cost four to five thousand.

This is just his estimate; he doesn't know the exact amount yet.

He knew that an eight-horsepower diesel engine cost around 1,500 to 1,600.

Those wooden boats, which are just over ten meters long, don't cost one or two thousand for a small sampan; they could cost six or seven thousand.

Of course, depending on the circumstances, Shi Hailong doesn't necessarily have to be over ten meters tall.

You could spend a little over three thousand to get a small motorboat.

Anyway, I don't plan to do trawling for the time being.

While it's best to go for the best from the start, a ship of 15 meters or more is preferable, because ship prices are expected to skyrocket in the next few years.

However, Shi Hailong could not ignore the complexities of reality.

Having spent tens of thousands of yuan at once, it's impossible for him to keep a low profile.

Shi Haifeng frowned. "How could we possibly borrow the money from the contracting team?"

Shi Hailong said nonchalantly, "Let's give it a try. How will we know we can't borrow it if we don't try?"

His goal wasn't really to borrow money, although of course, it would be better if he could.

It's safest to leave his money untouched if possible.

Still in the waters surrounding Black Stone Island, Shi Hailong rowed his famous boat and finally arrived at his destination.

The waves were getting bigger and bigger, but Shi Hailong could feel that he wasn't tired at all.

Its power is truly growing.

It is also certain that there may be some inexplicable anomalies after the rebirth.

Come to think of it, they've already been reborn, so they're already abnormal to begin with.

Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time today, and the weather wasn't good either, so we couldn't try diving.

The two brothers began to speed up the process of setting up the fish traps, which were originally two sets of ten nets.

Today we brought five groups, totaling twenty-five nets.

It adds up to thirty-five.

This time, I used over 400 pieces of material and made 30 strips, which comes to about 15 yuan per strip.

Five were lent to Zhao Hu, leaving him with twenty-five; the quantity was correct.

The five sets of ground cages were set up quickly, and the location was around Black Stone Island, in areas that had never been set up before.

After finishing, the two brothers hurried back.

This time, Shi Haifeng took the lead in rowing; he couldn't let his younger brother get so tired.

He was beaten up like that yesterday, and his face is still covered in bruises.

As darkness fell, the wind and waves on the sea began to intensify.

Shi Haifeng rowed hard, until he was exhausted.

But he gritted his teeth and persevered, and fortunately, their boat reached the vicinity of the dock before dark.

At this moment, Shi's father, mother, and Shi Hailan were also standing on the dock.

The three men relaxed when they saw that the two brothers had returned safely.

Then Shi's father also got off the boat and asked Shi Haifeng to row the boat to the beach.

Upon arrival, the father and his two sons disembarked and began to haul the boat ashore.

And tie the rope securely, so you won't be afraid of big waves.

Prepare for typhoon landfall...