Beachcombing: The beach is full of amazing seafood, but my wife won't let me get out of bed!

The typhoon, which had been howling for several days, finally passed the next morning.

Wu Gang went to the dock early in the morning and just stepped into the yard with his feet covered in mud.

"Ah Sui, hurry up, the wind has stopped!" Wu Gang urged anxiously, his face pale.

"I've checked them all, the waves aren't big. We can set sail today. This delay will take several days, and we'll lose so much money!"

Wu Sui was squatting by the well brushing his teeth, spitting out a mouthful of white foam.

"Brother, what's the rush? The wind looks calm on the surface, but the waves are huge in the open sea. Let's wait a couple more days."

He draped the towel on the rack. "Take Chen Yang to town to buy some materials for longline fishing and some fish traps."

"Are you really going to put in a fish trap?"

Wu Sui smiled and said, "The new boat is back today. We can't just go out with two boats and only use longline fishing, can we?"

Wu Gang scratched his head, as if he was about to say something, when Chen Yongqiang and Wu Lei walked in one after the other.

Behind them followed a burly young man, as dark as a tower, carrying a bundle of thick hemp rope on his shoulder. He was Wang Dazhu, the nephew of Wang Feng, the elder sister-in-law's family.

"Brother-in-law, Brother Sui!" Wang Dazhu threw the hemp rope on the ground, his voice booming.

Wu Sui's ears were ringing from the shock, and he looked the young man up and down.

He's over 1.85 meters tall, and the muscles on his arms make his short-sleeved shirt look tight; he looks like a good worker.

Wu Lei changed into clean clothes today, and his whole demeanor and spirit were completely different.

"Everyone's here? Perfect timing." Wu Suichong and the others waved.

"You'll all be going to town with my older brother. You'll all be having lunch here today."

Upon hearing that they could start working immediately, the group was full of enthusiasm and followed Wu Gang, pulling the cart in the yard.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Wu Sui strolled to the village dock.

Not long after, the distant roar of an engine could be heard from the sea.

This sound is completely different from the "putt-putt-putt" of the small wooden boats in the village; it's really exciting to listen to.

A twelve-meter-long steel ship cuts through the waves and sails into the breakwater.

The boat was painted with brand-new blue and white paint, so bright that it was dazzling when the sun shone on it.

Manager Zhang from the shipyard stood at the bow of the ship and waved to Wu Sui on the shore.

The commotion was so great that everyone who came to the dock to watch the waves or just stroll around was drawn to it.

"Wow, whose family bought this huge iron ship?"

"This must cost over ten thousand, right? Nobody in our village has ever sailed such a big steel boat before."

"Look over there, could that be Wu Lao Er's boat?"

The crowd erupted in uproar.

The good-for-nothing from before, how long has it been and he's already bought a boat?

The villagers looked at each other in disbelief.

Wu Jianguo and Wu Sui stood by the dock. Before the boat had even come to a complete stop, their father couldn't wait to jump aboard.

Wu Sui smiled, shook his head, and followed her onto the boat.

"Boss Wu, I've given the whole machine a thorough maintenance check, replaced the refrigeration pipes in the freezer compartment with new ones, and readjusted the radar navigation system. There's not a single problem with it."

Wu Jianguo went down into the engine room and walked around. Listening to the steady idling sound of the diesel engine, he nodded in satisfaction.

The old man wore new clothes today, and his back was ramrod straight.

In fishing villages, buying a new boat and launching it is second only to building a house and getting married in terms of importance.

Wu Jianguo checked the boat and found no problems. He returned to the dock, offered cigarettes to everyone he met, and smiled so broadly that his wrinkles were all squeezed together.

"Uncle Jianguo, your second son has really struck it rich! This big iron ship, wow..." A man next to him took a cigarette, his tone tinged with envy.

"What kind of money are you trying to make? It's just pointless messing around." Wu Jianguo waved his hand and raised his voice.

"My new ship is returning to port today, so we're having a lunch party. Everyone who's free can come and have a drink."

Although the villagers were extremely jealous, they had to give him face.

Everyone echoed loudly, showering each other with compliments as if they were free.

No one wants to bring bad luck on such a joyous day.

After inspecting the boat, Wu Sui borrowed a tricycle and rode straight to the town's vegetable market.

He bought a lot of chicken and duck meat, and even went to Lin Tao's purchasing station to invite Lin Tao and Lin Jing. He also bought a lot of seafood.

Unfortunately, I couldn't leave the purchasing station, so I can only say that we'll get together alone next time.

When Wu Sui returned home with a cart full of fish and meat, the yard was already bustling with activity.

Uncle Chen and his wife came over early to help. The big iron pot was already set up in the yard, and some people were chopping firewood while others were washing vegetables.

Outside the courtyard gate, Linghua led her three children, peeking inside cautiously, but refusing to step over the threshold.

She specially changed into a clean floral shirt today, and her hair was also neatly combed.

But just yesterday he pointed his finger at Wu Sui's nose and cursed him as a living devil at home, and today he comes to help him. It's really hard for him to lose face.

Chen Xue came out carrying a basin of water to pour out and immediately spotted Linghua outside the door.

"Sister-in-law Linghua, why are you standing outside the door? Come in quickly!"

He quickly put down the basin, went over and took Linghua's hand.

Linghua's face flushed red, and she rubbed her hands together on her clothes. "Ah Xue... I... I..."

Chen Xue has a gentle temperament. She pulled her inside and called out to her.

"Yaya, Xiaohu, quickly take your sister and brother inside to play, and bring out your snacks."

The children soon started playing around.

"Linghua, are you just standing there like a door god?" A loud voice suddenly came from the kitchen.

Wang Feng, the eldest sister-in-law, came out carrying a large ladle and wearing an apron.

She looked Linghua up and down and said in an annoyed tone.

"Today, dozens of people were eating, and I was so busy I almost fainted."

"Hurry up and wash that half-basin of ribbonfish, don't dawdle!"

Wang Feng's unceremonious ordering around actually dispelled Linghua's embarrassment.

"Hey, here I come!" Linghua rolled up her sleeves, and her feisty and efficient spirit returned.

She walked to the sink, picked up the kitchen knife, and swished it around a few times, scaling the fish even faster than Uncle Chen's wife.

While working, he shouted at Wu Lei, who had just entered the room.

"Wu Lei, are you blind? Didn't you see there's no firewood under the stove? Go chop some wood!"

Wu Lei shrank back and quickly picked up the axe, heading straight for the woodpile.

With Linghua's help, the progress in the kitchen was much faster.

At noon, six large round tables were set up in the courtyard.

Braised pork belly, steamed grouper, braised prawns, steamed ribbonfish... one impressive dish after another was served.

Most of the village elders came, and even the village chief, Chen Changgui, strolled over with his hands behind his back.

"Ah Sui, you're the leader of our village now."

Chen Changgui was seated at the head table, where he raised his wine glass and spoke in an official tone.

"When you become successful in the future, don't forget to help your fellow villagers out of their way."

Wu Sui, holding a wine glass, smiled ingratiatingly: "Uncle, you're joking. This is just a small matter, and I still need your help."

Old Wu had a smile on his face the whole time, offering cigarettes and toasts, even happier than when he got married.

The villagers offered auspicious words as if they were free, and no one wanted to spoil the fun on such an occasion.

The meal was a pleasure for both the host and guests.

Looking at the Wu family's grandeur and the large ships docked at the pier, the villagers' initial envy gradually turned into something else entirely.