Returning to 84, hunting for wealth, one person feeding three families.

That afternoon, Ye Chen and his group returned to the village.

Although they didn't venture deep into the mountains, they still reaped a rich harvest!

Each person carried a snakeskin bag on their back, which was filled with wild fish!

Qian Jiali would show off to everyone she met, taking out the biggest fish and displaying it repeatedly.

Just like a fisherman, once he catches something, he can't wait to walk all the way from the county town to the village to show off!

"Aunt Zhang, look! I caught these fish myself! This one weighs over ten pounds!"

"Aunt Liu, how did you know I caught a fish? Look, it's so big, it looks like a little piglet!"

"Uncle Zhang, I'll bring you a fish to eat later. Look, this is the fish I caught!"

Qian Jiali kept talking the whole way, and Ye Chen, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but shake his head.

Who knew Qian Jiali had the potential to be a fisherman!

"We're bringing so many fish back; we can't just eat fish all the time during the New Year!" Luo Ling frowned.

The fish caught this time weighed over a thousand pounds; we probably wouldn't be able to finish them even after the New Year.

Standing to the side, Tian Xiaohui started counting on her fingers: "This fish can be steamed, braised, or deep-fried. With different cooking methods, it should last for several days!"

Luo Ling immediately objected: "Who can stand eating fish every day? Catching too many of these is also a hassle; throwing them away isn't an option, but keeping them isn't either!"

Ye Chen smiled, already having made his plans, and gently flicked Luo Ling's nose before speaking.

"Didn't you say before that you wanted to start a business? You even said you wanted me to teach you a skill so you could open a restaurant."

"How about this: when we get back, we'll use these fish to make a famous dish, then sell it in the county town. All the profits are yours; consider it your first pot of gold!"

"Whether you steam it or braise it, this fish is inconvenient to carry. If you cook it and move it to the city, won't the fish rot?" Luo Ling frowned slightly upon hearing this, thinking that Ye Chen was making things difficult for her.

Ye Chen remained mysterious, saying, "It's still early. Once we get back, follow my instructions!"

"Tonight I'm going to show you what real gourmet food is all about!"

As Ye Chen said this, he already had a plan in mind. In his previous life, he had traveled all over the country and eaten a lot of good food.

Ye Chen's greatest hobby is collecting folk remedies. He will buy the recipe for any food that can satisfy his needs, no matter the cost!

As a result, Ye Chen has all sorts of ways to cook anything related to food!

The fish we caught today were all wild, with firm flesh. However, because they were river fish, they had a muddy taste.

The best way to mask this flavor, make it easy to store, and preserve its sweetness is to make fish balls from the fish meat!

Pound the fish meat into a paste, then roll it into balls and scald them until half-cooked.

Whether you use it to make soup or stir-fry it directly, it's absolutely a delicacy!

"Alright, I'll see what kind of tricks you can pull off with this fish today!"

Seeing Ye Chen exaggerating so much, Luo Ling put her hands on her hips and directly made a bet.

A moment later, the group returned home and immediately began to get to work as Ye Chen had instructed.

Qian Jiali and Tian Xiaohui were responsible for cleaning the fish scales and removing the internal organs, while Tian Cong was responsible for removing the fish meat.

Li Yan and Xie Ding took turns pounding the fish meat, while Luo Ling and Ye Chen were responsible for rolling the fish meat into fish balls and putting them into boiling water!

A group of people worked until dark, but they only processed about a hundred pounds of fish.

Adding to that, not having rested all day made my back and waist ache even more.

"Never mind, let's try these fish balls first!"

At Rowling's request, Ye Chen personally cooked a fish ball soup to demonstrate his skills to everyone.

When the food was served, a sip of fish ball soup made the bouncy, firm fish balls seem to explode in my mouth.

Everyone who tasted it praised it, especially Luo Ling, whose eyes lit up and who wished she could become Ye Chen's apprentice on the spot.

"These fish balls are so delicious, the meat is firm and tender! I've never had anything like them even in the provincial capital!"

"That's right, the key is that it's cold in winter, so the fish balls are easy to store when they're half-cooked. They're also very simple to make—just boil them in water, and they're naturally sweet and delicious. Just sprinkle some salt on them, and you have an absolute delicacy!"

"If these fish balls were sold in the county town for three yuan a pound, everyone would be scrambling to buy them. No one who's tasted them could resist!"

After discussing it, everyone unanimously decided to work overtime tomorrow to make all the fish balls.

Once the fish balls are ready, we'll take them straight to the county town and make a killing before the New Year!

"This is the first time I've ever experienced making money, and it feels great!" The thought of earning money instantly energized Luo Ling.

Qian Jiali and Tian Xiaohui were even more eager to try, feeling as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

The three women had wanted to start a business before, but their ventures failed before they could even begin. This time, they finally got to experience the joy of making money!

Ye Chen didn't care about a deal worth only a few thousand yuan, but seeing that the three women were in high spirits, he could only play along with their antics.

"Hey bro, are you home?"

Just as everyone was preparing to work overtime, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate.

In the afternoon, Liu Yang, who had been spared by Ye Chen, came to visit again, looking furtive and clearly not a good person!

"Hey, you dare to cause trouble for us again? Sisters, let's go! There are too many of us, let's tie him up!"

"I'll give you a way out, but you still don't repent. Today I'll break both your legs!"

As soon as Liu Yang poked his head out and peered into the yard, everyone erupted in chaos.

At Luo Ling's call, three women, hoes in hand, rushed forward.

At the critical moment, thanks to Ye Chen's intervention, the three were stopped.

"Alright, stop fooling around. I need to talk to Liu Yang about something. You guys go to the kitchen and get on with your work!"

Ye Chen looked serious. Seeing his expression, Luo Ling and the other two dared not do anything rash and could only do as Ye Chen instructed.

After the three women left, Ye Chen stepped forward.

Liu Yang immediately said softly, "Brother, I've done what you asked me to do. I've already brought the person home!"

"That little brat is really generous. You were right, as soon as I said I didn't have enough money, he immediately gave me more, pulling out another 5000 yuan!"

"Brother, we agreed beforehand that you get the person, and I get the money. You're not going to go back on your word, are you?"

It turned out that Liu Yang and Ye Chen had already planned it out, and Liu Yang would kidnap Zhang Shaoyang.

As long as Liu Yang can do this, his past mistakes will be forgiven!

"No problem. If you have any more trouble in the future, just come to me. Hurry up and lead the way, hand the person over to me first!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and said cheerfully, but a chill ran through his heart.

Now that Zhang Shaoyang is in my hands, I will make sure he is never a threat again!