Reborn in the Millennium: Building a Fortune from Fishing

Chapter 609 Black Carp
High-end hotels emphasize taste and color, and their flavors tend to be mild.

The salt and pepper lamb chops weren't spicy at all, and they weren't as good as the lamb chops he grilled himself.

The waiter helped cut open the Eight Treasure Duck, which contained diced beef, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. Qin Dahe took a bite and put down his spoon in disappointment.

It really has the "boss's flavor"—light, smooth, and without any special seasoning aroma; not much chicken essence or MSG was added.

The peony mandarin fish is better; the broth is definitely made with care, and it has a wonderful fresh flavor.

Normally, people rarely order food with bones at upscale social restaurants. Everyone is there to discuss business, and a mountain of food on the plates doesn't look good.

"I'll go get two more dishes." With that, Qin Dahe went downstairs.

He's had enough of the "boss's dishes" in his past life. Now he's in great health and can eat all kinds of meat and spicy food, so why should he suffer like this?

The two women browsed the open kitchen area when ordering, and the waiter recommended the dishes. They didn't know how to order like he did.

After going downstairs, I ordered a plate of stir-fried garlic sprouts with cured pork and a plate of chopped chili fish head before going upstairs satisfied.

"Next time you treat me to a meal, don't go through all this fancy stuff. A street food stall like Redwood Tree is fine too."

"You said it, next time we'll eat at the redwood tree."

"Haha, next time it's my treat, we can take turns eating."

"Depend on!"

As soon as the chopped chili fish head was served, Qin Dahe's mouth started watering; it was fragrant, spicy, and had a vibrant red color.

Moreover, the fish head was particularly large, clearly from a silver carp weighing around 20 pounds, from which half a fish head was taken.

These top-quality silver carp are not cheap to buy; their cheeks are so tender they practically bubble.

The chopped chili also contains fermented black beans, giving it a savory and fragrant flavor with a unique spiciness; it must have been mixed with small red chilies.

"Yanyan, try this, the chili is delicious."

After Yan Yan ate it, her eyes lit up. "Ru Ru, you should try some too."

Unexpectedly, Teacher Huang can also eat spicy food. While smiling and helping Ruru pick up food, she also ate quite a lot herself.

When Qin Dahe asked him directly about their relationship, he frankly said that he was moved by Ruru's beauty and enthusiasm, without feeling embarrassed.

Qin Dahe thought the man was a good person, and on the surface, they seemed like a good match.

Not only is he cultured, but he's also very confident. It's a pity he's a teacher within the system. If he had gone into business, he might have been able to make a name for himself someday.

The meal cost Li Weiwei 1,800 yuan, which made him feel the pinch.

After dinner, he went back to work, while Ruru took a half-day off to go buy a car in the afternoon. She said she wanted to buy a Volkswagen Polo to drive, and she would still have a lot left over.

Qin Dahe and his wife didn't join in the fun; instead, they went to the Xinbai Department Store to buy a down jacket for their son.

The two little ones don't like staying indoors in winter; they want to go out and play every day, even if their noses are red from the cold.

But the cotton-padded coats were too heavy and didn't look good, so the family unanimously decided to get them new clothes for the New Year.

Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and the mall is quite crowded.

Children's clothes are quite expensive; even if they use less material, the price is no less than that of adults.

After browsing for a while, I only picked out two styles. I bought two of each style, exactly the same, to avoid them fighting over each other.

I spent three thousand on four pieces of clothing and also bought some colorful little toys.

"Brother, I haven't bought anything yet," Yan Yan said dejectedly as she sat in the car.

"I'll take you to Jinling to spend money later; there's nothing good to do in the city."

"Oh."

He started the engine and drove straight to the Maritime Safety Administration to collect the documents; he needed to take the boat pilot's test.

The certification process is quite complicated because it requires use on the Yangtze River. You need to take exams for both inland waterway and sea vessels, and there are separate licenses for yachts and small boats, for a total of four certificates.

However, Ah Hu's father-in-law is a leader in the Maritime Safety Administration, and he got some preferential treatment. As long as he gets the small inland waterway boat driver's license, he can directly transfer it to the other three licenses after passing the practical exam. The reason he got the materials was just to review them and memorize some ship-related information and maritime precautions to make the exam easier.

In reality, you don't need to take the exam; you can get it just by paying some money.

But life is your own, and you'll be the one driving the yacht you buy in the future, so you can't joke around with that.

This thing is just like a driver's license. Some people spend money to buy a driver's license, but in the end, it harms themselves and others. Only by taking the test can you be safe.

"Brother, can you read all these books?" Yan Yan asked curiously, looking at the books.

A huge stack of things was laid out on the floor mat, almost reaching the calves.

"I'll just look at the sea safety precautions and ship usage guidelines. I'll look at the rest when I have time. I'll buy a big yacht and take you out later."

"You're just making empty promises to me; in the end, you'll be the one going fishing yourself."

Qin Dahe chuckled and stepped on the gas, heading straight for Tongjiang Avenue.

He stopped by the factory on the way, greeted Xiao Zhang, and learned that his father was indeed fishing in the river in front of the factory. He pursed his lips.

Fortunately, the work is mostly packaging now, and wages are paid based on the amount of goods brought in, so the workers haven't been slacking off.

After inspecting the packaged bait for the workers, Xiao Zhang wrote down each worker's workload in a notebook to facilitate the subsequent calculation of performance-based pay.

Then comes the warehousing process.

Opening the warehouse door, I saw the couple on duty making fried noodles, and they were still struggling with the noodles.

"Yan'er, take the fried noodles out for a walk. I'll come find you when I'm done with my work."

"Okay." Yan Yan smiled and untied the rope. "Chao Mian, come with me to the river for some fresh air."

"Woof woof!" The dog glanced at Qin Dahe and immediately ran outside.

Qin Dahe smiled and began carrying the goods into the warehouse with the workers.

We definitely need to buy a forklift, otherwise loading trucks out of the warehouse next year will be a nightmare.

After loading the goods and closing the warehouse door again, the work for the day is almost over. The workers can go home after tidying up the factory.

He went outside and made a phone call to Mr. Wu, asking him to recommend a reliable electric forklift shell.

"Just the shell?" Mr. Wu on the other end of the phone was a little confused.

"Well, my factory is small and the loading and unloading space is fixed, so I'm planning to get an adapter to directly connect the power lines so I don't need batteries."

Not only do batteries need to be used frequently, but they also degrade in quality. It's much better to just connect the battery directly to the power source.

"Hehe, that's a good idea. I'll make one if it's convenient for me."

He got the manufacturer's phone number, dialed it, and explained his needs.

Without batteries, the price isn't much cheaper, and they don't offer after-sales service.

Qin Dahe was so angry after hearing this that he decided to buy a battery-powered version, which included after-sales service and free shipping.

It's expensive; a forklift with a one-ton load capacity costs nearly 30,000 yuan, but that's very low compared to labor costs.

Shipments are made in batches; it's impossible to maintain a workforce indefinitely.

The battery can be removed and sold later, or used as a power bank to pump water in small streams.

"Get off work, pack up and go!" The worker called out after finishing his work. Just then, Qin's father returned with the fish.

Qin Dahe saw that his hands were red from the cold, but he was still smiling.

"What kind of fish did you get?"

"Seven crucian carp and one black carp," he said smugly, gesturing to the large fish in his hand.

(End of this chapter)