Reborn in the Millennium: Building a Fortune from Fishing

Chapter 573 Boarding the Ship
Finally, the day of boarding arrived on the 15th, and Qin Dahe was so excited that he couldn't sleep well all night.

Whether it's Uncle Qing or other anglers, they all say how awesome the Li family's fishing boats are, that they can catch a big catch right away. This time, we'll finally get to see for ourselves.

At seven o'clock in the morning, he packed his things, said goodbye to his family, and took a taxi to Shekou Wharf.

This sea voyage will last seven days, so there's no need to drive here.

I had just gotten off the bus and was walking forward with my things when I saw Brother Shui smoking at the dock management office.

He immediately went up to greet them, and to his surprise, someone even offered him a cigarette.

He politely accepted the cigarette, lit it, and then sat down.

"The boat is still an hour away, you're here so early," Brother Shui said with a smile.

"Can't stand staying at home." He thought to himself, "You're even earlier than me."

Soon after, Uncle Qing arrived, and Qin Dahe greeted him.

"Ah Shui, Da He, you're here really early."

"Haha, have a cigarette first." Brother Shui chuckled and handed over a cigarette. He and Uncle Qing had known each other for several years, their friendship stemming from fishing.

"You were transferred from the dock? And you're still going fishing at this crucial time?" Uncle Qing asked curiously.

The fishing ban has been lifted now, and the sea will open in October. The docks will be very busy.

"He's been transferred to the seafood market as director, and he'll take office in October."

"Crazy Chicken, you've just managed to get Li Ge under your control."

The seafood market sees hundreds of millions of people coming and going every day; it's not a place for the average person.

Uncle Qing thought to himself that the Li family probably wouldn't even charge for the boat fare this time.

This is a genuine "fresh manager"; everyone in Shenzhen involved in the seafood business has to treat him to a meal.

The three chatted idly, unaware that there were any other companions at the dock. The fishing boat departed from Zhuhai, and the passengers were mostly people from the surrounding area.

Fishing is now a niche hobby, and probably not many people are willing to spend money to go on a boat.

After all, in an era when the average wage was only a few hundred yuan, few people were willing to spend more than ten thousand yuan on a single trip to sea.

Moreover, it's not just the boat fare of 12,000; 30% of the catch also has to be given away, plus the cost of fishing gear and supplies, which easily adds up to 20,000.

This is just a small part; the big part is in equipment procurement.

Qin Dahe's set is at most considered above average, but Shui Ge's set with Abu's wheels is really expensive, with each wheel costing close to 100,000 yuan.

It was probably a gift from someone asking for a favor; Brother Shui himself certainly wouldn't have bought it for himself.

At nine o'clock, the phone rang, telling them to go to Gate 4 at the pier to board the ship.

"Let's go, make sure you take your things."

The three of them carried their belongings and hurried over there, where they even had their ID cards checked at customs.

When we arrived, we didn't see any fishing boats. Instead, we saw a large speedboat parked at the dock, like the kind used for transporting pig's feet, with four engines in the back.

They were allowed to board the ship only after showing their credentials. Other people also came over, making a total of seven people.

"Manager Lin, you're here too?" Qin Dahe stepped forward and greeted him.

"Haha, Mr. Qin, we meet again." The two shook hands.

Manager Lin is the manager of the Shenzhen Fishing Club. He led the team in the last Taihu Lake Fishing Competition. More than a month has passed, and I didn't expect to run into him again.

Qin Dahe introduced Uncle Qing and Brother Shui to them, and the yacht started moving.

Once outside the dock area, the engine roared to life, and we sped off towards the open sea.

The feeling of speeding across the sea was truly exhilarating, with the wind howling and a white spray trailing behind, stretching out to both sides.

As the yacht continued forward, the people on board became excited.

Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and even Hong Kong Island were left behind as we plunged into the vast sea. "Uncle Qing, where are we going?" he asked, a little curious.

He knew that speedboats consumed more fuel than cargo ships at that speed; they were really willing to spend money.

"They should be crossing Wanshan. The fishing boats are the main force moving forward, and they probably set off around midnight last night."

"Oh right, there are also five reconnaissance ships."

Manager Lin, who was standing nearby, also came over to chat. He knew in his heart that those who could get on the Li family's fishing boat were not ordinary people.

"The Li family is still the most powerful. Other fishing boats have to go to the fish farms first and then go to the island. They don't have much time to actually go to the continental shelf."

The club also has its own fishing boats, but it hasn't obtained the necessary permits to go out to sea yet, so it will have to wait.

"They're rich."

The other three didn't seem to have much of a desire to talk, and they weren't even sure if they'd be assigned to the same boat.

Along the way, many islands and reefs stood in the sea. I heard that a number of islands were bombed in the Pearl River Estuary, otherwise there would have been even more islands.

After passing Wanshan, we saw three boats, each about twenty meters long, anchored side by side at the anchorage. We didn't see any reconnaissance boats, so they must have set off to find landmarks.

The speedboat driver spoke a few words on the walkie-talkie, then steered over and boarded the boat according to the captain's calls.

The allocation list was released a long time ago; it's just that the passengers are only finding out now.

Brother Shui went to ship number one, and Manager Lin went to ship number two. Surprisingly, all the acquaintances were scattered.

He and Uncle Qing were on the third fishing boat, and their fishing spots were positions five and six at the bow, which were considered good locations. There was plenty of space there, so they didn't have to squeeze in to fish at the gunwale.

The loud disco music was still playing after we boarded the boat.

"Welcome to Flying Fish III." A round of applause rang out.

There were six or seven people sitting at the stern, and the one leading the applause was a burly middle-aged man.

His bulging muscles and exposed pectoral muscles all displayed a fierce style.

"Haha, Mr. Li, you're too kind."

"We're still two short, everyone please wait a bit. Help yourselves to whatever you'd like to drink." With that, the other person invited them to sit down.

There's also a simple bar at the stern, where you can find all sorts of drinks.

"Ten people this time?" Uncle Qing took the cigarette offered by the other party, lit it, and took a deep drag.

"Yes, the fishing boat also serves as the logistics support for the reconnaissance boat. The cabin is full of diesel and gasoline, so remember to come to the deck if you want to smoke."

Uncle Qing nodded. This time it was great. The fishing boat, which was over 20 meters long, only had 10 people, with only 5 on each side.

There are fourteen fishing spots on the boat, so everyone can take turns placing an extra fishing rod.

He started introducing Qin Dahe to Boss Li, only to find out that the other man already knew him.

"I know you, Qin Dahe, the founder of Dahe Fishing Gear. You caught a 200-jin grass carp in Nanjing this year. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"You're welcome."

"Haha, there's a normal check when boarding a ship, and you need to provide detailed information. Our fishing tackle shop has dealt with you before."

"I see." He nodded. Wow, impressive, their business is so extensive.

Everyone was surprised to learn that he had caught 200 jin of grass carp.

Even when sea fishing, many people never encounter a 200-pound fish in their entire lives.

The South China Sea is mainly inhabited by golden tuna, which are smaller than bluefin tuna.

Qin Dahe took the opportunity to get to know everyone and even showed them photos of the bluefish.

"Oh my god, the herring looks just like a little pig."

(End of this chapter)