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

As Wu Sui, carrying cigarettes and alcohol and leading her two children, stepped into the courtyard, she saw Chen Yongqiang and Wu Lei walking over together.

Neither of them had their hands free; each was carrying a basin covered with something.

"Brother Sui!" Chen Yongqiang shouted at the top of his lungs.

Wu Lei grinned and quickly stepped forward.

"Did you go to buy wine?" Wu Lei asked, looking at the box in Wu Sui's hand.

"We figured we didn't have anything good at home, so my husband stewed a chicken and brought it over to add to everyone's meal."

Chen Yongqiang also moved the bowl he was holding closer: "Mine is the same, old hen stewed with mushrooms, fresh out of the pot, smells amazing!"

Wu Sui glanced at the basins in the two people's hands, and then remembered the four chickens Chen Yang had brought yesterday, and was speechless.

He placed the cigarettes and alcohol he was holding on the stone table in the courtyard, crossed his arms, and glanced sideways at the two of them.

"Did you two plan this beforehand?"

Wu Sui drawled, "You just brought over four yesterday, and today you two each brought over a basin."

"What? You can't let it go that I used to steal chickens from the villagers, can you? You have to keep bringing up chickens to provoke me every day?"

After these words were spoken, the courtyard was silent for a second, and then burst into laughter.

Chen Jianguo, the father who had just come out of the main room, pointed at Wu Sui and laughed so hard he coughed.

Wang Feng peeked out from the kitchen doorway, holding a spatula in her hand, laughing so hard she almost cried.

"Second brother, you still remember how you used to steal chickens and make yourself hated by everyone? Even the old hens in the village would avoid you!"

Wu Lei and Chen Yongqiang were laughing so hard they were doubled over, almost unable to hold the basins they were carrying.

"Brother Sui, I swear to God," Chen Yongqiang quickly protested. "It's just a coincidence. Who brought this up with you? We were just thinking you like to eat it."

"Alright, alright, take it in." Wu Sui waved his hand, unable to suppress a laugh.

These guys really put their heart into it.

A short while later, Dazhu and Chenyang returned home, carrying braised meat and beer.

In the kitchen, Wang Feng and Chen Xue quickly brought out the dishes one by one.

Today's meal was quite extravagant, with braised pork belly, steamed grouper, stir-fried octopus, braised prawns... plus two pots of stewed chicken and braised pork, a whole table full of food.

The women and children ate in the main room, while Wu Sui, Wu Gang, the old man, and Da Zhu sat around the stone table in the courtyard.

Wu Sui opened the bottle, but before he could even pick it up, Chen Yongqiang snatched it and filled everyone's bottles.

Wu Sui let him do as he pleased and picked up his wine glass.

"Come on, everyone's worked hard today, let's have a toast."

Several men responded enthusiastically, their cups clinking together with a crisp sound.

After a sip of strong liquor, much of the day's fatigue dissipated.

Everyone ate heartily, drank heartily, and the atmosphere was incredibly lively.

After a few drinks, Chen Yongqiang started talking non-stop.

"Brother Sui, I'm completely convinced today."

"Back in the village, everyone said you were unreliable, and I actually had my doubts about it too."

"But today's voyage has truly opened my eyes!"

He let out a burp, his face flushed.

"A thousand yuan a day? I've never seen so much money in my life."

"Following Brother Sui, there's hope for the future. From now on, wherever you tell me, I'll do it without hesitation!"

Wu Lei also stood up and clinked his cup with Wu Sui's.

"Ah Sui, I'm not very good at talking."

Wu Lei tilted his head back and downed his drink. "You know my family's situation. Linghua saves every penny, and she can't even bear to eat meat herself."

"Today I took that thousand yuan back, and seeing her cry, I felt really bad."

At this point, everyone sighed again.

Everyone knows about Wu Lei's family situation, and no one thinks Linghua is at fault.

That's how it is in rural areas; people look down on you if you don't have a son.

No matter how strictly family planning is enforced, people will still try to have a son by hiding and dodging, and in the end, they will only end up paying a fine.

"I won't say anything more, it's all in the wine."

Wu Lei poured himself another full glass, saying, "From now on, you're in charge of everything with the boat. If I complain even once that I'm tired, I'm not just standing here peeing!"

Wu Sui smiled and gestured for them to sit down.

"Alright, let's save the pledges of loyalty for later. As long as we all work together, we'll have plenty of time to make money in the future."

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Wu Sui turned to look at his father, Chen Jianguo, who was sitting next to him, sipping his wine with a cheerful smile.

The old man was in a good mood today. Although his back was bad and he couldn't do heavy work, seeing his son so successful made him feel sweeter than if he had eaten honey.

"Dad, I need to discuss something with you." Wu Sui put down his chopsticks.

Chen Jianguo paused for a moment, then put down his wine glass: "What's wrong?"

The others at the table also quieted down and looked at Wu Sui.

"I won't be sailing this small boat at the end of the month," Wu Sui dropped a bombshell.

Everyone was stunned.

Wu Gang panicked: "Ah Sui, what's wrong with you? The boat was sailing just fine, why did it stop? What are we going to eat and drink now?"

Wu Sui glared at his older brother: "What's your hurry? Let me finish what I have to say."

He turned to look at his father, his tone softening.

"The 17-meter ship I ordered should be delivered at the end of the month."

"At that time, everyone will board the big ship and sail."

Wu Sui picked up a piece of chicken and put it in her father's bowl.

"The big ships travel far and have a deep draft, so the small ships are left idle."

"Dad, your back injury has almost healed, but you definitely can't go into heavy nets."

"What I mean is, you'll be in charge of driving this small boat from now on."

"Now, more and more tourists from the city are coming to the town every weekend."

"Many people enjoy going out to sea to fish."

Wu Sui drew a circle on the table with her finger.

"From now on, every morning, you will drive your small boat to the dock to pick up a few tourists and take them to the familiar nearshore reef area."

"Teach them how to bait fish, help them net fish or something, charge per person, one or two hundred per person."

"We'll provide them with lunch, and then bring them back in the afternoon."

"This job is easy; it's just about driving a boat and taking people fishing."

"I dare not say how much money you'll make, the main thing is to give you something to do so you won't get sick from being cooped up at home all the time."

Chen Jianguo was stunned after hearing this.

He's only fifty-six this year, which is the prime of his life in the fishing village.

But ever since he injured his back, he has felt like a burden to his family and a useless person.

Every time he saw Wu Sui and Wu Gang go out to sea, he felt an itch in his heart, but he dared not say anything, for fear of causing trouble for the children.

He thought he would spend his whole life mending fishing nets and feeding chickens in the yard.

I never expected my son to have even planned this out for me!

They don't have to do heavy work, they can sail out to sea, and they can earn money to supplement their family income.

This job was practically tailor-made for him!

Chen Jianguo's eyes immediately reddened, and his lips trembled a few times, but he couldn't utter a word.

He picked up the wine glass in front of him, his hand trembling so badly that he spilled a lot of wine.

"Good...good lad..." Chen Jianguo tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Wu Gang, watching from the side, was also envious. He knew his father's bitterness and quickly picked up his wine glass.

"Dad, this is great news! You can go fishing at sea from now on."

Wang Dazhu and the others also raised their glasses.

"Uncle, let me toast you. If you're ever too busy in the future, just let my dad come aboard and help you," Chen Yongqiang shouted at the top of his lungs.

The others also hurriedly began to flatter him, making Chen Jianguo wish he could go out to sea right now and try it out.

Night fell, and the banquet ended.

Wu Sui carried the sleeping Ya Ya and led Chen Xue back to the stone house at the end of the village.

After settling Ya Ya into her crib and covering her with a blanket, the two of them quickly washed up and lay down in bed.

Chen Xue nestled in Wu Sui's arms like a kitten, drawing circles on his chest with her fingers.

"Ah Sui, Dad is so happy tonight. I haven't seen him smile so happily in a long time."

Wu Sui took the opportunity to put his arm around her shoulder and rest his chin on her forehead.

"He's worked hard all his life, he must feel uncomfortable when he's idle. Let's find him some easy work to do, just to relieve his boredom."

Chen Xue nodded, and after a while, she suddenly looked up at Wu Sui with bright eyes.

"Ah Sui, how much do you think that big yellow croaker we caught during the day could sell for?"

"I don't know how much it can sell for, but I'd like to discuss a deal with you for over a hundred million."

As Wu Sui spoke, his hands began to wander...