Rebirth 77: From Beachcombing to Becoming a Tycoon and Spoiling My Wife

"Director Chen, Manager Hou, just wait and see."

Yang Bai raised the cup of tea.

Chen Ming achieved his goal of regaining his former smile and raised his glass.

"I'm still looking forward to it."

The only one who was unhappy was Hou Sanli, who was holding back a lot of resentment.

He was willing to watch the previous bets, but this one is not only more difficult, but also involves gambling with his and the company's future.

How could he, as the general manager, tolerate this?

"Yang Bai... I wish you success."

Everyone in the private room raised their glasses and clinked them together.

After a hearty meal, Chen Ming, his face flushed, said...

"I've almost finished eating this food. Sanli, you did a good job at this dinner."

Yang Bai, you're still a bit too proud and arrogant for a young man. You need more experience, preferably at a regional seafood company. I'm leaving now.

He also implied that he didn't believe Yang Bai could catch a 5,000-jin grouper in fifteen days.

Even if all the ships in a region were mobilized, it would still be possible to complete the task in half a month by chance. He alone took half a month.

In his view, this was a real challenge for all the fishermen in the region.

The tuna were so lucky that they were caught in one net.

Giant groupers are difficult to raise, as they live alone in rocky caves and never gather in groups.

Nowadays, there is a shortage of grouper in the area because they are difficult to catch and their price is not as high as that of tuna, so no one specifically goes out to fish for grouper.

With someone as talented as Yang Bai joining the regional aquatic products company, it's like adding wings to a tiger.

How could he not be happy?

Yang Bai and Hou Sanli got up and saw Chen Ming and the others to the door.

Watching them drive away in their jeep.

Hou Sanli glanced at Yang Bai, his eyes full of helplessness.

"Why did you agree so quickly? Didn't you see this was a trap? You even offered 5,000 jin (2,500 kg), you're really something, are you expecting me to clean up your mess?"

I didn't dare say it in front of the leader just now, but I can finally say it now.

Yang Bai patted his chest, "Don't be angry, Manager Hou. Don't worry, I won't do anything I'm not sure I can handle."

Hou Sanli counted on his fingers and did some calculations for him.

"Look, it takes two days to send Zhang Ning back to her hometown for a wedding, and another day to come back. That's twelve days left out of fifteen."

"Even if all the fishing boats in a region go fishing for grouper for twelve days, they still can't catch any. How can you, by yourself, compare to an entire region?"

"Furthermore, consider the economics. How much does 5,000 catties of grouper cost? Can it compare to catching large yellow croakers in twelve days?"

"You think you can let your men earn less? You'd be torn to shreds the moment you open your mouth."

"Does Widow's Sea have a special place for giant grouper to live?"

Yang Bai gave a mysterious smile.

"Manager Hou, you were right."

Hou Sanli was immediately puzzled when he heard this.

"???"

"Yang Bai, explain yourself clearly."

Yang Bai interrupted him directly.

"Let's put this matter with Manager Hou for now; we'll find out sooner or later whether we can get it or not."

"Manager Hou, I have something to ask you. Could you please arrange for someone who knows how to operate a steel ship right now?"

"You know I have to accompany Zhang Ning to her parents' house for three days. It'll be equivalent to three days of my shift, and I'll get 500 yuan a day. I only have one requirement: that she doesn't have a bad temper."

A good temper is essential for getting along well with the crew, and naturally, he hoped to return with as few problems as possible during the three days.

Hou Sanli smiled.

"Let me be frank from the start: I can find someone to steer the ship. But what captain doesn't have a temper? Very few."

Yang Bai knew in his heart that captains like Wang An were rare.

"But at the price of 500, if we only handle the boat operation, we should still be able to find someone, right, Manager Hou? Let's try our best."

Hou Sanli nodded, "Okay, I'll do my best."

Yang Bai shook his head, "Time is tight, let's try to find the top by morning."

"Okay, I still want you to explain clearly, this giant grouper, sigh, where is it?"

Hou Sanli lowered his head and clapped his hands, trying to bring the topic back, but then he simply disappeared.

Yang Bai returned to the private room, where Yang Qiaoqiao was asleep in Su Wanqiu's arms.

"Can we walk now?"

Su Wanqiu asked in a low voice.

"Sure, let me see if the guy next door has finished eating."

Yang Bai ran next door and found that everyone was a little drunk, but all the food on the table had been eaten.

Liu Dade was going to drive the tractor without drinking.

Yang Jun saw Yang Bai and waved with a smile.

"Hey, Yang, come over and have a few drinks."

Yang Bai waved his hand.

"Alright, everyone stop drinking. It's about time we went."

Liu Dade stood up. "I'll wake them all up. Xiao Yang, you guys go first."

Zhang Dezhu, standing behind Yang Bai, shook his head and said, "It's alright. If they really can't get up, we can send them to the commune or even to the prison. There are plenty of rooms and beds there."

Upon hearing this, the group of people who had just been so drunk that they were staggering and could barely keep their eyes open instantly felt as if they had been doused with cold water. They sobered up considerably, their eyes became incredibly clear, and they were more energetic than anyone else.

No one dared to delay. They quickly bypassed Yang Bai and rushed to the toilet outside the courtyard. They hurriedly washed their faces with cold water and quickly returned, not daring to show any signs of drunkenness.

Yang Jun rubbed his face, let out a loud burp reeking of alcohol, and said in a tone that was both urgent and ingratiating, "Brother Yang, I'm completely sober now, not drunk at all. Please don't send me to jail."

Yang Bai pinched the tip of his nose slightly, overwhelmed by the strong smell of alcohol, and shook his head helplessly: "Alright, I'll go pay the bill. Thanks a lot for today, Brother Zhang."

Zhang Dezhu waved his hand and replied with a smile, "Don't mention it, it was nothing. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

After Zhang Dezhu left, Yang Bai settled the bill, got on his motorcycle, and drove ahead.

The rest of the group followed closely behind, and the convoy continued on its way.

Before long, Liu Dade sped up and caught up with Yang Bai, walking side by side.

He turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Xiao Yang, what kind of order did the big shot in the county give you this time?"

Yang Bai looked ahead, steadily controlling the handlebars, and calmly stated the truth.

"The original order was for 1,000 jin of grouper, but I proactively increased it to 5,000 jin and requested that the entire order be delivered within 15 days."

I have to accompany Zhang Ning back to his hometown. The round trip will take three days, so we only have twelve days left to finish delivering 5,000 jin of goods.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dade raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with surprise: "Five thousand catties of dragon grouper in twelve days? That's no easy task."

"Not bad, twelve days is more than enough, no, two days is enough." Yang Bai smiled. "The giant grouper can be found in Widow's Sea, if we work harder we can definitely get it out."

Liu Dade understood the difficulties involved and asked, "Five thousand catties in two days, Xiao Yang, I know you're not one to boast, but are you really going to keep searching for suitable spots in the Widows' Sea?"

"You'll see when the time comes," Yang Bai said with a smile, naturally he had his own way of doing things.

"So, who kept an eye on things on the boat during the three days you accompanied Zhang Ning back to his hometown?" Liu Dade pressed.

"I will arrange everything else. As for our ship's captain, I will ask Manager Hou to find someone to fill in."

Remember to keep a close eye on Yang Jun, just like you did with Wang An. If anything happens, it's better to stop the ship and wait for me to get back to handle it.

Yang Bai made the arrangements.

Wang An has a good personality, and Yang Jun did not do anything rash during the three days of tuna fishing.

He really couldn't guarantee what would happen to the people behind him.

Conflicts at sea are a major taboo. Unless it's murder, never take action at sea.

"Don't worry, even if the captain is a scoundrel, we'll put up with him until you come back."

Liu Dade assured him.

"Then I can rest assured, Secretary Ma."

Yang Bai roared.

Ma Hou, sitting in the back of the tractor, responded.

"What is it?"

"Please take good care of Wanqiu and Qiaoqiao these next three days, and don't let anyone bully them!"

Yang Bai was still worried about the mother and son. He couldn't guarantee what they would do if they weren't bullied during their time together.

Ma Hou looked up and yawned.

"With me around, no one dares to bully me."

Su Wanqiu loosened her grip on Yang Bai's arm slightly.

"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."