Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 16: Third brother, you are so lucky!
At 1 a.m. at the beach, there were many people holding flashlights and going to the beach. With such strong winds and waves, anyone could guess that there would be a big cargo.

Tan Shaoyang and the other two were also in the group, following the crowd as they headed towards the beach.

A bucket, a pair of tongs, and gloves.

Xu Hai looked at the crowd and complained, "Look, how many people are out here at this hour? The beach is so dark and dense, it's too hard to make a living!"

Xu Qiang echoed, "That's right! How much money can you make if a bunch of people are scrambling for fish? You may not even get any fish after working so hard to go out."

"Third brother, your family is better off. At least you have a boat and can go fishing. You can make some money and you won't be short of money."

Tan Shaoyang shook his head. "You only see the money you can make, but not the risks you are taking. You should know that every snake bites the hand."

"There are many uncertainties when making a living at sea. You'll be out for a few days. If the sea is calm, it's ok, but if it's stormy, you'll be very nervous. You can't make many trips in a month."

"You can't save much money, it's all earned at the cost of your life."

"Besides, they don't complain about the large number of people. They come out to make a living. What right do you have to complain?"

"We all live by this sea, so we have to get used to it."

Take a rest during high tide and go fishing during low tide, and life will slowly go on.

Their small fishing village lives by the sea, and they have no land. Only villages and towns a little further away have land, and it is not their turn. Several generations have relied on the sea for survival, so what can they do? They can only try their best to adapt.

"Don't complain. Hurry up. You can't come empty-handed. You have to pick up some fish."

No one will be in a good mood if you show up empty-handed.

Maintaining a relationship also depends on your own vigilance.

It only changes once or twice, but every time it is taken for granted, and no one is happy about it.

Xu Qiang asked, "Should we just take the seafood we found? If it's not of the same quality, will it be disliked?"

Tan Shaoyang shook his head. "I also installed a net. I should be able to catch some small fish. Frying the small fish will be the best dish to go with wine."

It’s a pity that it wastes a lot of oil. I usually pick it up and make soup at home.

"My grandpa's family doesn't live near the sea, so we don't get to eat that much seafood on a regular basis. Scarcity makes things valuable, so we treasure things we don't have."

As I was talking, I took the cat's eye snail in my hand and squeezed it lightly, and water came out. It was very refreshing!

The two brothers saw this and followed suit, catching cat's eye snails and picking them up. No matter how stressed they were, they could just pick a few more and the pressure would go away.

Afterwards, I picked up a lot of snails as well. I just steamed them in one pot and collected all kinds of them.

"Let's go to Shitougang. Didn't you catch a grouper there last time? Let's try our luck. What if we get lucky again?"

"Besides, there are many rocks along the way, so it is difficult for the fish to escape if they are hit."

Tan Shaoyang shrugged and did not refuse. He followed them and walked behind them. The only things that left a deep impression on him in his previous life were grouper and clams.

I think the seafood I picked up is common and not worth worrying about.

Tan Shaoyang watched the two men cover this area, but he did not get involved and walked to the side. There was an area with a lot of kelp, and he planned to pick up some kelp. It was refreshing to eat if it was dried and served cold.

As a result, when a person is about to get lucky, nothing can stop it.

Not only did we pick up a lot of fresh kelp, but also a lot of sea cucumbers that were washed up. They were brown with a bit of a dark color, and looked quite big.

This thing is quite nutritious.

There were a lot of them when they appeared. Tan Shaoyang was very satisfied with picking them up, and he had half a bucket in a short while.

Tan Shaobei followed behind and also started to do it.

"Third brother, you are so lucky. Second brother will enjoy the happiness with you!" As he said this, he moved to the side with swift hands and feet.

Tan Shaoyang shook his head and said nothing more. He guessed that the second son was also annoyed enough by his second sister-in-law, so he had the audacity to follow him.

After Tan Shaobei finished picking up the trash, he came over and complained to him, "Third brother, your second brother is lazy, you have to bear the brunt of it. Your sister-in-law is too talkative, and my ears are almost calloused from spending just a few dozen dollars."

Tan Shaoyang smiled and said, "If you work harder, you can put dozens more dollars in your pocket."

Tan Shaobei was choked for a moment, staring at him without moving his eyes, "When did you become so diligent? Usually you are lazier than me, why do you change your personality now?"

"I'm suffering because you suddenly become diligent."

Tan Shaoyang's face was full of indescribable words, "Second brother, how can I not be diligent? I am about to be fooled into having a mute sister."

"Who doesn't want to marry a wife who suits his or her own taste? I want to marry a beautiful, fair-skinned woman."

After listening to this, Tan Shaobei sneered, "Forget it, we live by the sea, and everyone is tanned. You still want a clean and fair complexion? Isn't this just wishful thinking?"

"I won't fight with you for it. This little bit is enough for me. You can keep looking for it. I think there are some missing. When you sell the goods, you can sell them to me as well."

"I'm so tired, I'm going back to sleep."

Tan Shaoyang shook his head and was too lazy to care about him. That was the character of the second son. He would be more diligent when someone was watching him, but after they separated, his laziness gradually showed.

"You won't pick up any more?"

Tan Shaobei waved his hands, "Second brother has to have some dignity too. I've taken advantage of you, but I can't take advantage of you all the time!"

"You have to leave some room for maneuver when doing things, so that you will have a chance next time!"

Tan Shaoyang ignored him and picked up a few more.

Then we changed places and picked up some swimming crabs. There were all kinds of things. It was quite a harvest for that night.

I went over to meet up with the two brothers and found that they had also reaped a lot, so making a few dollars was no problem for them.

"Didn't you say you couldn't find any goods? There's quite a lot here. If you're diligent, you can still starve to death."

"It's better to go fishing at night than during the day. You don't have to be exposed to the wind and sun. You can try your luck at the mangroves. Don't think it's too far. There are too many people nearby. Only places with few people can have goods."

"Okay, let's retreat. The tide is slowly rising again."

"I can get some sleep when I get home. I'll sell the fish and then go to my grandmother's house."

The two brothers were also exhausted. They raised their hands and pounded their waists, "Come on, come on. It's been a while since I stayed up late. I can't even open my eyelids."

"Didn't you say we were going to your grandmother's house? The fish is still for sale."

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "I'll prepare it. You can sell it if you need to and save more money. Grandma Xu is old. If she gets sick or in pain one day, she won't be able to do it without money."

After hearing this, the two brothers' eyes were warm and they were very touched. "Third brother, we should also be diligent in the future. We should supervise each other and not be lazy anymore."

"Grandma often has stomachaches. I plan to take her to the county to see a doctor. I still have to work hard to make money!"

Tan Shaoyang patted their shoulders. There was no need to say too much between brothers. "Don't be sentimental. Go back quickly!"

(End of this chapter)