Reborn in the Millennium: Building a Fortune from Fishing

Chapter 540 Hospitality
After going upstairs and exiting the elevator, you'll find yourself in a traditional one-elevator-four-household building.

The uncle led the two to a door on the left, opened the door and called out, "Xia, your nephew is here."

"Auntie." Qin Dahe quickly went in to greet her upon seeing this. Xiao Liu, who was standing nearby, also nodded politely.

"Dahe." The aunt was overjoyed to see her nephew. "Let's go to your room first; I've been tidying it up for days."

She smiled and took out her key to open the door. Inside was a large living room with a balcony that could double as a small living room.

The houses nowadays look very strange; they don't have the traditional three-bedroom, two-living-room or two-bedroom, two-living-room layouts.

“Your room is a bit small, only 93 square meters, but it has two bedrooms and a study. It’s enough for your whole family. I’ve prepared everything.”

As she spoke, she led him inside for a tour.

The decor is actually quite nice, but the furniture is a bit outdated and has a dark color scheme.

This is the common color for this era; even the baseboards are made of brown ceramic tiles.

"This is more than 93 square meters, isn't it?" Qin Dahe was slightly surprised after touring the area.

Both the master bedroom and the secondary bedroom are quite spacious, and the living room is also large.

Even the study has bookshelves, a desk, and a computer.

"It's only 93 square meters. It was measured when I bought the house."

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There's no shared area, huh? That's equivalent to the 130-square-meter suite he bought in later years. No wonder he felt something was off when he entered the house.

"I've changed your bedding and sofa covers, and the dishes and chopsticks are new too. Take a look and see if you need anything else, and I'll buy it for you after dinner."

"No need, we'll talk about that when my mom comes over. I'll just make do with this place."

Why should a grown man like me be so particular about these things? Having a place to call home is enough.

"Was the computer left behind by the previous owner?"

"Your uncle bought this for you," your aunt said with a smile. "Your Uncle Qing is coming over for dinner tonight; he seems to have something to tell you."

“Okay.” His eyes lit up. Was Uncle Qing here to take him fishing?
Once they reached the seaside, he couldn't contain himself for even a moment longer.

Going out to sea with Wenwen and the others, catching hundreds of kilograms of fish in one trip was so exciting, and there was also beachcombing and other activities.

Inland areas don't have these resources; only fishing for silver carp and bighead carp can compare.

"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going back to cook. Come over for dinner at 5:30." Since the two of them hadn't settled in yet, she didn't want to bother them any further.

The couple was overjoyed when their nephew's family came to stay for a month; they couldn't possibly not treat them well.

My uncle also said hello and went out. It was already past four o'clock, time to pick up Binbin from school.

The packaged goods from the garage had already been brought up. Xiao Liu's personal toiletries were all there, and Qin Dahe told him to move into the secondary bedroom.

He'll only be here for a few days. Getting the parts won't be difficult; he just needs to assess the market and prepare for starting his company.

Pirated CDs are definitely becoming unsustainable; profits are dwindling, and there are constant crackdowns. They might even have to be shut down this year.

Qin Dahe took the clothes to the master bedroom. There were definitely not enough clothes, but he could buy more when he had time.

Lying comfortably in bed, the blankets smelled of sunshine, which was extremely pleasant.

My aunt must have posted them all.

The CVD system, sound system, and air conditioner are all installed, and there's even a cabinet-style air conditioner in the living room. Everything you need is there.

I called back to let my mother and the others know I was safe and sound, and also told them about the current state of the house.

“Your aunt bought so many things, don’t be stingy, give Xiaolinzi some money.”

"I'll buy it when you come over. I don't know how to buy anything."

"You're just lazy." After hanging up the phone, Qin's mother was extremely happy, as she would soon be able to go to Shenzhen to see her younger brother.

Looking down from behind the curtains, the landscaping in the community is indeed quite nice.

It's not very hot either, at most 35 or 36 degrees Celsius. Once you open the window and the wind blows, you don't even need to turn on the air conditioner.

Comparatively speaking, Anhui is indeed having a tough time, or rather, the central region is in a similar predicament.

Not only are the winters freezing cold and there's no heating, but the summers are unbearably hot. None of China's four "furnace cities" are in the south.

I was excited at the thought of being able to go fishing soon, so I went downstairs to pack my fishing gear.

Open the garage and open the package first.

Lure rods and surf rods were neatly arranged on the shelf.

Because he often uses loach, he didn't bring any spinners or fishing lines, so he'll have to go to the fishing tackle company to get them later.

The modular boat is essentially a giant metal box. When you need it, you can just take it to your car. It's very convenient to store. The shipping cost me over 600 yuan.

Nobody in Shenzhen sells these now, not even electric kayaks, and we don't know how effective they are in actual combat.

This boat is similar to a lure fishing boat, and it can be considered one of the fully equipped items for lure anglers.

Lure fishing gear can be simple: a fishing rod and a box of soft baits are all you need to go out and fish.

However, pursuing a fully equipped fishing gear is a bottomless pit. Various types of fishing rods, such as micro-fishing rods, strong-powered fishing rods, long-casting rods, and general-purpose fishing rods, are used for different fishing methods, such as float fishing, mid-water fishing, jigging, and beach long-casting.

There are several types of reels, including baitcasting reels, spinning reels, and drum reels, and different reels are used for different fishing environments.

Other items include fish catchers, lure pliers, scissors, polarized sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, or windproof jackets.

Don't be fooled by how dashing lure anglers look when they go out; their homes are just as shabby as those of platform anglers, and they might fill an entire room with fishing gear.

Qin Dahe is a prime example; his fishing gear is piled up in a small room in his new house, and landing nets and fish baskets are also stacked in the yard.

Seeing that the garage was quite spacious, he immediately had an idea: to prepare some equipment in Shenzhen so he could enjoy a trip at sea in the future.

Every summer or winter, I bring my family here to escape the heat.

The Crown car next to him looked pretty new, so he got in, started it, and sped off.

Aside from its high fuel consumption, this car has no other problems. It has a powerful 2.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine.

I took a stroll around and happened to see my uncle's Tiger Head car enter the community, so I drove it back.

"Little Linzi."

"Big brother." A slightly shy young man got out of the car and greeted him.

Compared to when I went home the year before last, I'm not as fat anymore, probably because I've gained weight.

At twelve years old, he had grown to a little over 1.5 meters tall, which was considered quite good development; the boy's rapid growth period hadn't even arrived yet.

"You've grown taller again. Do you like the aircraft carrier battle group you brought here?" He chuckled and patted the little guy's head.

"I like it, thank you, brother." He nodded vigorously, thinking of those model ships.

These boats are so well-made, my classmates all want to buy them.

But this was a gift from his older brother, and he would never sell it, as there are no similar items on the market.

"Big brother, how's Binbin?" The little guy remembered that he had a nephew in the countryside.

"Haha, he's really fat, getting heavier and heavier." The older sister was a little worried; Binbin was too fat.

However, Qin Dahe knew he would grow up to be a handsome young man, so he wasn't too worried.

"Xiao Lin, you go up first. Your brother and I will have a smoke," the uncle said, taking out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes and handing them over.

"Oh." The little guy carried his schoolbag and walked upstairs. After entering the building, he turned around and waved to him.

He really liked this older brother, even though he'd only met him a few times growing up. He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag; the soft Zhonghua cigarette had a jasmine scent, not strong, but perfect for business social occasions.

Qin Dahe usually carries a few packs of cigarettes with him when he goes out, but he mainly smokes Heisong cigarettes because they're strong.

The father and son stood at the entrance of the building, smoking cigarettes, and the older uncle began to ask him some questions.

The development of the fishing tackle company was indeed somewhat beyond my uncle's expectations; it even connected with Japanese companies.

After carefully inquiring about the market situation, the eldest uncle couldn't help but admire it.

My nephew built a brand from scratch in just two years, expanding the market to the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. This kind of ability is impressive even in the internet industry.

Not only are they capable, but they also keep up with the trends, offering one suggestion after another to QQ.

At the same time, I felt a little regretful. I wished they were willing to settle down in Shenzhen. If the father and son worked together, they would definitely be invincible.

"I checked, and the Moutai stock you invested in has dropped quite a bit. Should you sell it?"

"It's alright. They distributed dividends in July, a 10-for-1 stock split and a 2 yuan cash dividend." He took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled, completely unconcerned about the stocks.

"We're still down about 70,000 yuan right now, but it'll definitely recover in the future."

"I've analyzed it, and the liquor industry is probably very weak right now," my uncle said, frowning.

"Anyway, it's only 800,000 there."

Next year, when we have more cash on hand, we'll add some more. We need to keep some money on hand this year, in case something unexpected happens during the factory construction.

After I finished my cigarette, another BMW drove up and parked smoothly in the parking space downstairs.

"Ah Qing, you've arrived just in time."

A man in his late thirties came down. He wasn't very tall, and his skin was slightly dark, typical of a fisherman.

Sea fishing is even sunnier than platform fishing because there's no shade. Uncle Qing guesses it's better to sit in an office.

"Haha, this must be Dahe. He is indeed a handsome man."

He and Qin Dahe had never met in person, but they had chatted a lot on the phone and online, and were already quite familiar with each other.

"Uncle Qing." Qin Dahe greeted him politely when he saw him arrive.

"Let's go upstairs and eat first. There's a lot of seafood today; your aunt prepared it especially for you."

The three of them walked in, chatting and laughing.

When we arrived at my uncle's house, a large table was set up in the living room.

The living room here is larger because it's a corner room, with an actual area of ​​over 120 square meters.

My aunt is already serving the food.

"Dahe, call your friends over too."

"Oh." His house was right outside the door, and Xiao Liu came over as soon as I called out.

Then Qin Dahe went to the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

"These are molting mud crabs. I happened to come across them this morning; they're usually hard to find." His aunt handed him the vegetables with a smile.

There was also a steamed grouper on a long plate, which looked to weigh about four or five pounds. He could tell at a glance that it wasn't cheap.

"Brother, this is quite a feast today." Ah Qing was slightly surprised to see the grouper. "This grouper would sell for eight or nine hundred at the dock."

"Haha, my nephew's here, he has to eat well." The uncle took out a wine glass and started pouring wine. "Let's have a couple of drinks tonight, and he can stay at my place for the night."

"Okay, I'll call my wife."

Shenzhen was arguably the first city in China to ban drunk driving, but before the new regulations were implemented, those caught only received fines.

All other regulations are also very strict, with the parking violation regulation becoming increasingly stringent as you progress; a slight oversight can result in a fine of one or two thousand yuan.

Qin Dahe felt this deeply. In his previous life, because he was unfamiliar with Shenzhen, he had eaten noodles costing 1030 yuan and bought Furongwang cigarettes costing 1025 yuan when he drove here. It was a painful memory.

The dishes were served, and Xiao Linzi obediently brought over her small bowl.

The wine is Shaoxing rice wine, which he asked Mr. Zhang from Shaoxing to buy and deliver; it's very authentic.

My aunt specially got an alcohol stove and lit it.

"Back then, your eldest uncle came to your house and drank a whole jar of liquor. Why did you even send some back? He drinks a couple of cups every night when he has nothing to do," your aunt said with a smile.

"Hehe, rice wine is good for the stomach, Uncle, if you're happy to drink some, then drink some." Qin Dahe raised his wine glass and toasted everyone first.

The best rice wine tastes best when it's warmed properly. Take a sip, then eat a piece of grouper—it's absolutely divine.

"Auntie, is this wild-caught? The meat is quite good."

"Yes, I happened to come across it at the farmers market this morning. It was the freshest batch, and I even had to pay extra to buy it."

"More money?" Is the Shenzhen seafood market really that powerful?
Uncle Qing laughed and said, "When our fishing boat docks, wild sea fish are snapped up at high prices and never end up in the market."

"Impressive." Qin Dahe gave a thumbs up, "It seems like it's the same in Shanghai."

According to Wenwen and the others, wild seafood generally doesn't enter the market in large quantities; at most, some fishermen sell a small amount of it at a high price.

Seafood has a limited shelf life. If it's not chilled, it becomes worthless and unwanted if left uneaten for even a few hours. The only option is to find stable purchasing channels to sell it.

Most of the seafood in the market is farmed, or shrimp, crabs or shellfish with shells. If you want to buy wild seafood, go to the dock and wait.

The mud crabs on the table were even more delicious, with golden and plump crab roe. After steaming, the soft and hard shells could be eaten together, creating a rich and layered taste.

"Dahe, when you come over next year, I'll see if I can get you some yellow butter crabs. Those are truly a case of 'an ounce of yellow butter is worth an ounce of gold.'" Looking at Qin Dahe's eating habits, his uncle knew that the meal had been well-prepared.

"Butter crab?"

"It's a type of mud crab, but it's hard to buy; it depends on luck," my aunt said. "The last time I managed to buy one was in May, and I only realized it was mud crab after steaming it."

"Yes, brother, the butter crab is delicious," Xiao Linzi said amidst his busy schedule, rice grains still clinging to the corners of his mouth.

"I definitely have to try it if I have the chance."

Besides the two seafood dishes, there was also a roast goose and other vegetarian dishes on the table, which shows that they put a lot of thought into the meal.

Xiao Liu didn't drink alcohol; he planned to go for a walk after dinner.

The other three men drank Shaoxing wine, ate seafood, and chatted about sea fishing.

Qin Dahe patted his chest and said, "I'll bring back whatever I catch from sea fishing so I won't need to buy groceries at home."

Ah Qing smiled upon hearing this, "There aren't many marine resources near Shenzhen. If you want to fish, you have to go to Dapeng."

"Uncle Qing, when are you going fishing with me?" His eyes lit up.

"No rush. I'll take you to Yantian Wharf tomorrow morning. Remember to get up early."

"I forgot to bring a lot of my fishing gear. Are there any imported fishing tackle stores nearby?"

"Haha, I'll take you there tomorrow morning. There are lots of duty-free imported goods here." Imported goods are notoriously expensive, but this nephew of mine is quite capable; he's definitely not short of money.

After eating for a while, Xiao Liu said goodbye, and Qin Dahe simply tossed the Crown car keys over to her.

They're here to help him, so he should definitely provide them with transportation.

After having eaten and drunk their fill, the three went to each other's rooms to discuss business.

Qin Dahe took out a pack of Heisong cigarettes and started offering them out; family members shouldn't use Zhonghua cigarettes just to save face.

"This cigarette is really strong." Uncle Qing said contentedly after lighting it and taking a deep drag.

　Single update today. My child is sick at home, please forgive me. I'll try to get back to three updates a day.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)