He forced me to sever ties with my family and sleep on a dilapidated boat, then turned around and be

He Zhenzhen nodded excitedly.

"Alright, alright! Let's see who catches more!"

She even developed a competitive spirit.

He Zhenzhen was, after all, a fisherwoman, and she knew quite well how to use a push net.

He immediately grabbed two bamboo poles attached to the net, and tucked one under each of his arms.

Then, twisting her plump buttocks, she stumbled and fell into the shallow water, using all her strength to plunge the net hard into the mud and sand.

Then, like an ox plowing a field, push forward with all your might.

In an instant, it was pushed three or four meters away.

Then, he shouted again.

"Hey! Time to set up the net!"

Shouting, he suddenly lifted the net out of the mud and sand.

The seawater poured down with a splash, carrying with it a lot of mud and sand.

He Zhenzhen used both arms to hold the bamboo pole and shook it vigorously from side to side to shake away all the remaining mud and sand inside.

That sudden movement was quite something!

Two chubby and adorable baby bunnies are almost jumping out.

Niu Bayi, who had walked to the side, looked around and couldn't help but pinch his nose.

Ouch!

Please don't let your nose bleed!

Suddenly, He Zhenzhen let out an angry shout.

"Niu Bayi, my goodness, have I been fooled? Didn't you say there were lots of sandworms here? You said you could just throw the net down and scoop up dozens of kilograms?"

"But there are only a few!"

No.

The mud and sand in the net were mostly shaken clean, but only seven or eight small, wriggling sand worms emerged.

There were also a few prawns and small crabs.

The shrimp quickly jumped away, leaped into the seawater, and disappeared.

Only the little crab's legs were caught in the net, and it couldn't escape for the time being, looking completely innocent.

Niu Bayi suppressed a laugh.

"You're probably just unlucky, or maybe your technique isn't up to par. With one push of my net, I guarantee at least twenty pounds of sandworms!"

He Zhenzhen rolled her eyes.

"What's wrong? You think it'll work just because it's your turn? I don't believe it. You try it and show me."

Niu Bayi laughed strangely, "You don't believe me? What if I could catch at least twenty pounds of sandworms with just one push of the net?"

He Zhenzhen said firmly, "Whatever you say, we'll do."

"good!"

Niu Ba clapped his hands.

"If I catch at least twenty pounds of sandworms with this net, you kiss me for ten seconds, lips to lips. If I catch more than twenty pounds of sandworms with the second net, you kiss me for twenty seconds, lips to lips."

"And so on, with no upper limit."

"In other words, if I cast twelve nets, I can catch sandworms weighing over twenty pounds each—"

"How about we kiss on the lips for two minutes?"

This way of betting is quite unique.

Upon hearing this, He Zhenzhen felt she was about to fall for Niu Bayi's trap.

But she couldn't believe that such a miraculous thing really existed in the world.

With each push of the net, more than 20 kilograms of sandworms can be caught?

Pooh!

She was determined and nodded firmly.

"Okay, but let's make it clear beforehand: if you push the net down and don't catch sandworms weighing over 20 pounds, you'll have to deduct 10 seconds. If it deducts a negative number..."

As she spoke, she chuckled.

"You'll have to lie on the beach and be my horse."

Niu Bayi thought for a moment.

If we can kiss, it's because my future wife makes me happy.

If you can't kiss her, be her horse to ride; that'll make her happy.

Her happiness is my happiness, and I'm happy anyway.

So he agreed without hesitation.

Next, it was Niu Bayi's turn to show off his skills.

He silently released the seawater in the space, then suddenly pushed the net down, pushing it forward more than two meters, before lifting it up again.

The water splashed loudly!

He kept shaking it, letting the seawater wash away all the mud and sand from the net.

He Zhenzhen couldn't wait to go over and take a look.

Before the silt had been completely washed away, she exclaimed incredulously, "So many sand worms!"

Sure enough, a lot of sandworms appeared in the net, wriggling around.

People who don't understand will find it disgusting.

But those who understand will be filled with the joy of harvest.

The silt was completely washed away, leaving mostly sandworms.

Each one looked very plump, with lots of meat, and you could tell at a glance that they were top-quality sandworms.

This thing will be a hot commodity no matter what market you sell it in.

Compared to the sandworms He Zhenzhen just caught, they were practically immature.

The sandworms in the net were heavy, definitely weighing more than twenty pounds.

Niu Bayi said smugly, "Zhenzhen, look at this, does it weigh twenty jin? Don't deny it."

He Zhenzhen snorted, pretending to be angry, but then smiled broadly.

"What do you take me for? I'm a grown woman, and I always keep my word. So, I owe you... I owe you ten seconds, but it's settled then—"

"If you don't catch sandworms weighing more than 20 pounds with your second net, you'll be penalized."

"By then, you won't owe me anything, and I won't owe you anything!"

She giggled, turned and ran to get a sack to put the sandworms in.

Just then, a sudden whooshing sound came from the sky.

The two were stunned for a moment, then looked up and gasped in shock.

A flock of large birds flew over from the island.

There are dozens or even hundreds.

They flapped their wings frantically and swooped down toward Niu Bayi.

They look like small fighter jets!

He Zhenzhen was startled and quickly shouted, "Niu Bayi, run!"

However, it was too late.

The flock of large birds was very fast and swooped down in no time.

But instead of attacking Niu Bayi directly, it lunged at the net.

Niu Bayi's two arms were still holding the push net.

He couldn't withstand the force of being hit by those large birds.

The net was immediately knocked into the sea.

Niu Bayi quickly took a dozen steps back, watching everything unfold before him with a pounding heart.

The flock of large birds pressed themselves against the net without any hesitation, pecking at the sandworms inside.

He ate several strips in one go, swallowing them with great relish and delight.

They have an enormous appetite, big mouths, and a large number of them.

In no time at all, all the sandworms in the net were eaten.

After finishing their meal, still craving more, Chong Niu Bayi and He Zhenzhen flapped their wings and squealed loudly.

It's as if it's shouting: Humans, keep catching sandworms for us!

What an arrogant bunch of birds!

He Zhenzhen ran to Niu Bayi's side and hugged his arm tightly with her two little hands.

She stared at the group of aerial robbers with grief and indignation.

"My goodness, how can there be such a ferocious bird? It ate all the sandworms we caught!"

"Pirates! They're definitely pirates!"

"Bayi, what kind of bird is this? It looks a bit like a duck. And it probably weighs at least three or four pounds. It's quite pretty, with a crown on its head and downy feathers as thick as cotton."

"Wow, there are such beautiful pirates in the world!"

He Zhenzhen was initially very angry, but without realizing it, she began to appreciate it.

Niu Bayi said, "Strictly speaking, they are not birds, but ducks, a type of duck that can fly very far, called Muscovy duck."

He Zhenzhen said, "They really do have upturned noses! Speaking of August 1st, they look quite plump; their meat must taste delicious, right?"

My foodie nature came to the fore.

Niu Bayi said, "This kind of upturned-nosed duck is also called a spotted duck. The meat is not bad. Although it is not as delicious as farmed ducks, if it is cooked properly, it is a good dish to accompany drinks."

"But it's not the meat that's valuable!"