Fishermen's live stream: Twelve bodies were retrieved at the start.

The crew members of the Lin family's fishing boat couldn't stop smiling.

Just then, Lin Mo's phone vibrated slightly.

It's a bank notification that the money has been deposited.

A string of zeros, it's dazzling.

Lin Mo handed his phone to Lin Siyu, who was leaning closer.

"ah!"

Lin Siyu exclaimed in surprise, grabbed her phone, and started counting the zeros carefully.

"Brother! It's true! It really is two million!"

She jumped up excitedly.

The surrounding crew members also craned their necks to look.

"Brother Mo is awesome!"

"Following Brother Mo means you'll get to eat meat!"

Qi Lei looked at the group of jubilant fishermen and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

He patted Lin Mo on the shoulder, indicating that the matter was settled.

Lin Mo put away his phone, looked at Qi Lei in front of him, and suddenly asked a question.

"Captain Qi, I'm a little curious."

"Hmm? You go ahead."

Qi Lei was in a good mood.

"Why is it that every time something happens on my end, you're the one who personally leads the team over?"

Lin Mo asked.

Logically speaking, given the size of the Coast Guard Bureau, it's impossible for captains and other officers to personally go out every time.

Once or twice is a coincidence, but three or four times is a bit hard to explain.

Qi Lei smiled upon hearing this.

"What? You think my presence is a nuisance?"

No, not at all.

Lin Mo shook his head.

"It's easier to get things done if you know someone; I understand."

That settles it.

Qi Lei spread his hands.

"On the one hand, it's easier to communicate with acquaintances, and on the other hand..."

He paused, his tone becoming somewhat helpless.

"The mess you've made—no, the achievements you've accomplished—none of them are trivial matters!"

"From body bags to foreign spy equipment, and now to this smuggling ship worth hundreds of millions."

"In cases like this, without sending in a team leader or higher, you simply can't control the situation or take responsibility."

Qi Lei explained.

Lin Mo nodded knowingly; the reason was quite valid.

"There's another reason,"

Qi Lei continued.

"Our Coast Guard is also divided into areas of jurisdiction, and this near-shore area happens to be under my responsibility."

"I see."

"If you drive any further, into the open sea, and something happens, it won't be me coming to help."

Qi Lei added a pointed remark.

"However, I reckon your viewers will prefer the admins over there."

Upon hearing this, not only was Lin Mo stunned, but Lin Siyu and the crew members who were listening intently also looked bewildered.

The viewers in the live stream were bursting with curiosity.

What does that mean? Who's that over there?

Why do we like him more? Is he even more handsome than Qi Dui?

Judging from Qi's tone, there's a story behind this!

Lin Siyu blinked her big eyes and couldn't help but ask.

"Captain Qi, why?"

Qi Lei simply smiled and didn't answer, instead looking at Lin Mo.

Lin Mo sighed helplessly.

What else could it be?

Who doesn't like good-looking people?

He glanced at his sister.

"Just like you, you just stand in front of the camera, don't you need to say a word, and the number of comments on the screen just skyrockets, right?"

Lin Siyu's face flushed red instantly, feeling a little embarrassed, but secretly delighted.

"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about!"

The viewers in the live stream immediately understood, and the chat exploded with comments.

[Holy crap! It's the truth! That guy was actually incredibly handsome!]

[The anchor hit the nail on the head: We're just that superficial, hahaha!]

[I came here specifically to see Siyu! Streamer, don't steal our fun of watching a beautiful girl!]

[We can't wait! Host, hurry up and head to the open sea so we can witness that person's stunning good looks!]

Stop fishing, hurry up and go out to sea to bring back a mermaid for the brothers!

The live chat was filled with jokes and banter, creating an extremely joyful atmosphere.

Lin Siyu was teased by everyone so much that she stomped her foot and simply ran back to the cabin with her phone in her hand.

"I'm ignoring you all!"

Qi Lei watched this scene, smiled, and shook his head.

"Alright, the matter is settled, it's time for us to call it a day."

He said this solemnly to Lin Mo.

"Don't worry about the plaque. Headquarters is already expediting the order and will ensure it's made with the best materials."

"When you return to Hong Kong this time, I will personally see you off onto the ship!"

"Thank you, Captain Qi."

Lin Mo sincerely thanked him.

"I should be thanking you."

Qi Lei patted his shoulder forcefully.

"Let's go!"

The coast guard ship's engines roared to life again as it slowly turned around and headed back the way it came.

Lin Mo stood at the bow of the ship, watching the coast guard vessel depart until it disappeared above the horizon.

The atmosphere on the ship remained lively.

"Brother Mo, we've struck it rich this time! Two million!"

"How about we call it a day? Let's head back to Hong Kong! We absolutely have to celebrate!"

One of the crew members suggested.

"Yes, yes, yes! Let's treat ourselves to a good meal when we get back to Hong Kong!"

Everyone echoed their agreement; their minds were now filled with thoughts of the two million and the celebration banquet that evening.

However, Lin Mo shook his head.

"Why go back?"

"The work isn't finished yet."

The crew members looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Brother Mo, we've already caught the smuggling boat, what's the point of doing any more work?"

"Fishing".

Lin Mo's answer was simple and clear.

"what?"

The crew members were stunned.

The viewers in the live stream were also dumbfounded.

[Are you serious, streamer? You just made two million, and you're still thinking about your measly fish?]

[You're being narrow-minded, streamer! Open your mind! You're a millionaire now!]

Is this the legendary model worker? I'm in love!

Lin Mo ignored everyone's surprise and continued speaking to himself.

"Fishing is all about doing whatever you want."

He looked around at the sea.

"I've always been lucky; I can't just make a big contribution and then suddenly be sidelined, can I?"

"Air Force" is fishermen's slang, meaning to catch nothing.

"Besides, there's not much seafood left in the ship's kitchen, so let's catch some for dinner."

He waved his hand and gave the order.

"Right here! Log off!"

"Yes, Brother Mo!"

The heavy fishing net was thrown into the sea again, and with a loud "splash," it quickly sank into the deep blue water.

The viewers in the live stream also became interested.

[Here it comes! The streamer's mystical fishing method!]

I'd like to see if this streamer's incredible luck can continue.

[They just caught smugglers and immediately started fishing on the spot; that's some serious stunt.]

[Just guessing, what valuable stuff will they snatch next?]

About twenty minutes later, Lin Mo glanced at the sonar detector and spoke calmly.

"Raise the net."

The winch made a heavy creaking sound and began to turn slowly.

As the fishing net was gradually pulled out of the water, the winch rotated slower and slower.

The crew member in charge of operating the machine's expression changed drastically.

"Brother Mo! Something's not right!"

"This weight...it's too heavy!"

He pointed to the electronic reader on the winch, his voice trembling slightly.

"The reading...it's already exceeded one ton!"

When this number was revealed, everyone was shocked.

"More than a ton? Are you kidding me!"

"That smuggling ship we just saw had so many contraband items, but they didn't all weigh this much, did they?"

"What exactly did they catch in the net?"

The live stream chat exploded with comments, and everyone's curiosity was piqued.

[Holy crap! Here we go again! Is there a black hole in the streamer's fishing net?]

[Over a ton? Did they fish out the Dragon King's bed?]

[I started to panic. The last time it was this heavy, we pulled up a spy submarine...]

[Hey streamer, take it easy! I'm afraid you might accidentally pull an aircraft carrier up with your next net!]

Under everyone's tense gaze, a huge shadow finally slowly emerged from the water.

It wasn't a school of fish as everyone imagined, but a giant turtle shell!

"It's a sea turtle!"

"My God! Such a huge sea turtle!"

When the entire creature was fully exposed above the water, everyone was awestruck by its size.

This sea turtle is at least three meters long!

Lin Mo frowned slightly.

He recognized it at a glance as a Class I protected animal in China.

"Be careful not to hurt it."

Lin Mo immediately gave the order.

"Lower the network port and let it swim out on its own."

This is the safest way to handle it.

However, just as the crew was preparing to operate, Lin Mo's gaze was fixed on the turtle's back.

"etc!"

He stopped everyone from moving, took a few steps forward, approached the boat, and examined it carefully.

Something seemed amiss with the enormous tortoise shell.

It was covered with a dense layer of grayish-white stuff.

It's a parasitic sea snail! Also called a barnacle!

Layer upon layer, like a heavy suit of armor being worn by a sea turtle.

The viewers in the live stream also saw this scene clearly and immediately went wild.

[Holy crap! My trypophobia is acting up! I'm paralyzed!]

[This sea turtle is so pitiful! It's like it's swimming with a mountain on its back!]

No wonder it got pulled out; it probably couldn't even swim anymore. It must have weighed a ton!

[It makes me feel so uncomfortable; I really want to peel those things off!]

The crew members were also stunned, as this was the first time they had ever seen anything like this.

Lin Mo's face darkened.

"Pull it out!"

"what?"

The crew members were taken aback.

"Brother Mo, this...this is a protected animal! Isn't it illegal to pull it onto the boat?"

Lin Mo did not explain.

He simply turned his head and spoke in a deep voice to the crew member, Big Head.

"Big Head, go to the toolbox and get the knife and scraper."