Reborn in the Millennium: Building a Fortune from Fishing

Chapter 574 The Fishing Guys Gather

The last two people didn't arrive until 10:30. It turned out they were from Huizhou and their arrival was delayed.

"Everyone's here, let's start distributing the keys now." Boss Li stood up, his imposing figure like a dark cloud blocking out the sunlight.

The houses had already been allocated, and they were only distributed after everyone arrived.

"Let's all settle in first, then I'll treat everyone to a meal later. We'll have to work together this afternoon to prepare the seafood later."

"Don't open the boxes containing the equipment that has been sealed in advance. Let the guys inspect them together."

Everyone was still carrying things in their hands; some people hadn't sealed their equipment and were carrying a lot of fishing gear such as rod bags.

Nodding, Qin Dahe went back to settle in first, with a worker following behind him.

His apartment is on the innermost floor of the second floor. You can actually fish from the second floor, as long as you don't snag someone else's line.

The room was small, with a long single bed, a wooden cabinet, and a fishing rod holder and some hooks at the foot of the bed.

This was specifically for them to put their fishing gear; there was nothing else there.

Despite the rudimentary conditions, he didn't mind; he was there to fish, not for a vacation.

A proper vacation cruise can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars a day.

The boxes were under the bed, and the shop assistant opened them and checked them against the order form.

After the inventory was completed, Qin Dahe slipped a pack of cigarettes to him.

"Thanks, bro."

"No need to be polite, Mr. Qin. Remember to come down for dinner later. The boss got some good stuff today." The waiter politely left the room.

Next, we need to set up our things. We can put things under the bed, but the main thing is to take out the fishing rod and set it up.

Clothes didn't matter, but he brought two black pine shoes especially for them.

It doesn't matter if the food and drink are simple, but a shortage of cigarettes would be a disaster.

When I returned to the aft deck after packing up my things, the crew was already preparing the meal.

Boss Li wasn't there, and the other two fishing boats nearby were nowhere to be seen either; they probably went somewhere else.

Qin Dahe glanced at the food and saw a pot of braised chicken and a basket of mantis shrimp with roe. The meal was quite plentiful.

The people who returned first were sitting and chatting on the side, so he went over to them.

For the next seven days and six nights, we'll be cooking in the same pot, so we'll definitely need to get used to it.

Others gradually arrived, and everyone spontaneously introduced themselves; some of them even knew each other.

"Dahe, this is Ahua. He's in the car business. He's the one who introduced you to that Toyota you bought last time."

"Brother Hua." He stepped forward politely and shook hands.

Damn, there's a smuggling boss on board.

"Haha, Mr. Ye's nephew, your uncle is really doing well now." Brother Hua replied with a smile, indicating that he knew his uncle.

There are no working-class people here. It's impossible for working-class people to pool their money to come up here and make connections, because they can't even get past the identity verification hurdle.

The Li family didn't set up this fishing boat to make money; it was the owner's hobby, and he also wanted to build a social platform. Why would they let random people on board?

Everyone involved in a wide variety of fields: Hua Ge who makes waterwheels, A Long who makes hardware accessories, two people who do import and export business, and the manager of a fishing club.

Most of them are not core owners. Just like Uncle Qing, the core owners don't have time to go fishing. If Uncle Da disappears for a week, the investors can call the police.

Some rich kids also choose to go fishing on boats. The equipment on these fishing boats is more advanced than that of many yachts; they're professionals.

After Qin Dahe introduced himself, many people were willing to get to know him and discuss fishing techniques. After all, a seven-day, six-night fishing trip at sea is something only a true enthusiast would spend so much time on to build connections.

"Xiao Qin, why don't you introduce your company's products while you're at it?" Boss Li said with a smile as he came out.

He had just contacted other ships by radio to inquire about the situation, and after confirming that everything was in order, the third ship was also heading to the drilling platform.

After coming out, I happened to hear Qin Dahe's self-introduction, so I came over to join in the fun.

"My company mainly produces freshwater equipment, not much marine equipment, so let me just give you a brief overview."

"However, with the collaboration with Fuji next year, some new products may emerge."

He focused on introducing the fishing box, tungsten carbide hooks, and aluminum alloy boat, while only briefly mentioning other items.

As a result, some people even specifically asked him about silver carp and bighead carp bait.

"I used to buy two 5-jin packs and caught over 100 jin of bighead carp at the Dongjiang Shipyard. It was more exciting than fishing on the coast, but then it was no longer available."

“The express delivery fee is too expensive, so we canceled the cooperation. We’ll find another partner after the aluminum alloy boat goes into production,” he explained. “The shipping cost for one pound of bait is enough to cover my costs, so it’s not reasonable for it to cost more than ten yuan per pound here.”

"If you really want to fish, just call me. I can send you a hundred or so pounds at a time."

"Haha, send me some goods later, the fishing season is about to open, there's nothing to do at the beach."

Guangzhou isn't like Anhui; you can fish for silver carp and bighead carp there in October, but you'll consume a lot of bait.

There are many more wild fish in the rivers here than in central Taiwan, but they are not so easy to catch.

The food was ready quickly. A pot of braised chicken was placed in the middle, and mantis shrimp were served on a tray. Everyone was asked to make their own dipping sauce.

"Let's have a simple seafood meal for the first meal. The boat will be at the drilling platform soon, so everyone can warm up first. There are lots of fish there."

"Eating chicken is more practical. I ate too much seafood last time I went fishing at sea."

Uncle Qing said to Qin Dahe, "There's no way we'll lack seafood on the ship. Let's work harder and try to eat tuna every meal."

"Okay." He was really looking forward to the fishing trip.

There wasn't even a table on the aft deck, and actually, there wasn't any. Drinking alcohol was prohibited on board, so everyone could just bring their own bowls and pick out their own food.

There were also sheds to block out the sun, and everyone ate and chatted, creating a great atmosphere.

The braised chicken was very flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

Mantis shrimp are juicy and plump, making them incredibly delicious.

"These shrimp are delicious."

"They were sent from Zhanjiang. They cost 55 yuan per jin. If you like them, eat more. There are also some smaller ones that we'll use as bait later."

"Are there many giant tuna on the drilling platform?" Everyone was a little excited.

"The ones over there are smaller. If you want to catch a big one, you'll have to wait for the reconnaissance boat to mark the spot. But our fishing boats are also equipped with fish finders, so we might be able to run into one," Boss Li said with a smile.

After meals, drinks were unlimited. The fishing boat was over twenty meters long, and supplies were plentiful. A support boat would also arrive later, so there was no need to panic.

The nanny boat is responsible for collecting fish, delivering diesel fuel, and so on, and its carrying capacity is even more frightening.

Because they don't have fishing gear, the nanny boats aren't considered fishing boats, but they can still go out to sea earlier.

While they were smoking and chatting, a black dot could be seen in the distance.

"Everyone, get your fishing rods ready. This time we're targeting small to medium-sized fish, so we won't be using the electric reel."

(End of this chapter)