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Chapter 220: Today's Drama is Abundant
Chapter 220: Today's Drama is Abundant
Releasing the fish is a good deed!
They caught so many fish, and releasing some back is a great idea!
The most important thing is that it's so satisfying!
Zhou Father laughed heartily and shouted, "Who wants to release the fish and share in the blessing? Hurry up and get on the boat!"
Zhou Mother smiled and said, "A Lei, give me your basket, and you and Xia Xia go together to release the fish. A Xin, you go with your dad too!"
Zhou Chenglei handed the two stones in his basket to Zhou Mother to watch over, then took Jiang Xia's hand, gesturing for her to board the boat with him.
Jiang Xia's hand was held by Zhou Chenglei, and she took her bag with one hand and passed it to Zhou Mother. Turning around, she saw that the production team members had all come out. Zhou Li stood among them and gave Wen Wan a glare. Turning back, her expression was filled with disappointment, and she caught Jiang Xia's gaze.
Zhou Li: "!!!"
She forced a smile at Jiang Xia.
However, before Jiang Xia could return the smile, she averted her gaze and walked away with Zhou Chenglei, as if she hadn't even noticed Zhou Li.
Or perhaps she had never really cared about her in the first place!
Zhou Li: "..."
It's over!
Her job position!
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei followed behind He Boss and Zhou Father, heading towards He Boss's large boat.
Many villagers who wanted to share in the blessing and loved the excitement eagerly boarded the boat.
Zhou Bingqiang watched the villagers board the boat, his expression becoming increasingly complex.
Why didn't he think of buying the fish fry and releasing them?
How could Zhou Chenglei take all the credit for this good deed and let Zhou Yongfu gain all the popularity in the village?!
It was clearly him who ordered the fish fry, but now it had turned into this embarrassing situation!
If he had thought of buying and releasing them, he wouldn't have ended up in such a humiliating and shameful state!
He had even ruined the family's reputation!
Once the boat was filled with people, He Boss started the engine and left the pier, heading towards a more distant sea area.
In the vast sea, the fish fry would have a better chance of survival.
When the boat had sailed far enough, those who hadn't boarded began to get busy with their own tasks.
They had been so focused on the drama that they hadn't even sold their fish yet!
Zhou Li watched as Jiang Xia walked away, feeling like the sky was about to collapse. She had been snubbed by Jiang Xia, and with a lump in her throat, she turned around and saw Wen Wan. Furious, she slapped Wen Wan, causing her body to stagger, and her head to buzz.
Wen Wan wasn't one to be bullied either. She quickly retaliated!
And so, the niece-in-law and the aunt-in-law started fighting!
The villagers, who had been eager to sell their fish, stopped to watch the commotion.
Today's drama was abundant; one after another, they feasted on the gossip.
Just then, Zhou Guohua returned and, together with Zhou Bingqiang, hurriedly pulled the two women apart.
Zhou Bingqiang felt his head spinning.
This was so annoying!
Were they not embarrassed enough already?
Today's humiliation was beyond measure!
Zhou Mother felt a sense of relief. Thankfully, she hadn't had the chance to introduce Wen Wan to A Lei. If he had married Wen Wan, he would have regretted it for the rest of his life!
Fortunately, she hadn't arranged it yet, and A Lei had returned, saying that the leader had arranged a marriage for him.
What a relief!
After half an hour of sailing, He Boss finally stopped the boat and handed a fish net bag to Zhou Father.
Zhou Father waved his hands with a smile, "I won't release them, I'll just watch the fun. Give it to A Lei and my daughter-in-law!"
Releasing the fish was a good deed, and it was better to let the younger generation share in the blessings.
He would just stand by as a placeholder.
With such blessed children, his placeholder would be filled with incense offerings!
Zhou Father stood in the designated placeholder position.
He Boss then handed the net bag to Zhou Chenglei, "Comrade Zhou, take it!"
Zhou Chenglei took the net bag and pulled Jiang Xia along, "Let's do it together."
Jiang Xia held the net bag.
Zhou Chenglei stood behind Jiang Xia, holding her hand as they scooped fish fry from the live compartment.
Zhou Father watched the young couple working together, carefully scooping up a net of fish fry and releasing them into the sea.
The five-centimeter-long red fish fry fell into the sea with a splash, quickly scattering and beginning their journey in the vast ocean.
Haha, the blessings were spread in all directions, and prosperity would surely follow!
Jiang Xia looked at the fish fry, thinking that the mesh size of their family's fish cage might be too large, and these fish fry could possibly escape and run away!
After releasing a net bag of fish fry, they stepped aside to let others take their turn.
There were too many people on the ship, and Zhou Chenglei was worried that Jiang Xia might get jostled, so he pulled her to the side and positioned himself in front of her, embracing her waist protectively. This way, she could watch everyone releasing the fish fry while also being shielded from any accidental bumps that might send her overboard.
Someone teased, "Are you afraid your wife will fall into the sea, Ah Lei? You're holding her so tightly!"
Zhou Chenglei nodded, "Yes, she's clumsy, and her swimming skills aren't great. I can't help but worry if I don't keep an eye on her."
Jiang Xia's face turned red, and she quietly pinched his arm. He was the clumsy one!
Zhou Chenglei let her pinch him; after all, his muscles were sturdy.
Jiang Xia hadn't even noticed Zhou Chenglei's embrace until someone pointed it out. After all, Zhou Chenglei would even support her when she got off her bicycle, so she was used to his attentiveness.
With so many people on the ship and the comment drawing attention, Jiang Xia's thick skin couldn't save her from embarrassment. She pulled his hand away, not wanting to be held.
Understanding her shyness, Zhou Chenglei released his embrace around her waist and instead held her hand.
Jiang Xia went along with him and continued watching everyone release the fish fry.
There were indeed quite a few people, and they were moving around a lot.
Zhou Chenglei, holding Jiang Xia's hand, reached out to separate those who came too close, and unconsciously embraced her again.
He truly wasn't aware of his actions; whenever someone approached, he instinctively pulled her closer, protecting her. It wasn't a deliberate act but rather an unconscious gesture.
From the sidelines, Zhou Father witnessed the couple's unspoken intimacy and affection, smiling with his eyes curving into crescents.
He felt like everyone on the ship had turned into placeholders, with incense smoke curling upwards, bringing in a flood of wealth! A bad wife brings misfortune to three generations, and a good one brings blessings!
Marrying a good wife brings blessings to the family for generations!
Jiang Xia was undoubtedly worthy of the title of a good wife!
After releasing all five thousand fish fry, an hour had passed.
When they returned to the village pier, night had fallen.
Zhou Chenglei invited He Boss to their home for dinner and to stay the night.
He Boss waved his hand, "I appreciate the gesture, but next time. I'll come by next time when I deliver the fish cage to your house, and we can chat then. I have to hurry back now! Don't worry; I'll deliver the fish cage and fish fry you ordered on time."
Zhou Chenglei replied, "No rush, as long as they arrive safely."
He Boss smiled, "Alright, I'll be off then!"
See, this is what it means to be a person who gets things done. Even a few short words can make others feel at ease.
Zhou Chenglei and He Boss exchanged a few polite words.
He Boss then took advantage of the night to set sail, as he truly had urgent matters to attend to.
After the big ship sailed away, Zhou Chenglei finally led Jiang Xia home, holding her hand.
Zhou Father had already taken Zhou Chengxin far ahead, leaving the couple to walk slowly behind.
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Dinner was sumptuous, with dishes like pan-fried Yellow Foot King Crab, steamed Yellow Croaker, Golden Drum Fish, Oil Spot Baby Mixed Fish Stew, steamed Garlic Shrimp Fan Shrimp, spicy Tiger Prawns, and steamed Blue Crab.
Zhou Mu noticed that Jiang Xia's cooking skills had improved, and her dishes were becoming more refined and delicious.
During dinner, Zhou Mu mentioned the incident where Zhou Li slapped Wen Wan and the subsequent fight between the two.
Jiang Xia wasn't surprised; she could see through Zhou Li's intentions. Moreover, Wen Wan had ruined the image Jiang Xia had built over the years in the village! Besides, if the production team leader found out that Wen Wan had secretly noted down someone else's phone number, she might even face criticism or disciplinary action.
Even if she wasn't fired, she would likely be reassigned to a different position.
The job of answering phone calls was an excellent position—it was relaxed and allowed someone like Zhou Li, who liked to network, to build good relationships with nearby villagers and gain benefits.
Now, this great job might be jeopardized by Wen Wan, and Jiang Xia couldn't help but feel frustrated.
After dinner and a shower, Jiang Xia combed her hair in front of the mirror in the room.
Zhou Chenglei, fresh from his shower, walked in with a chill in the air, and as usual, he picked Jiang Xia up and settled her on his lap, their faces close together, as they looked in the mirror, "Let's see if we have spousal resemblance."
Zhou Chenglei looked at the mirror and felt that they indeed had spousal resemblance.
However, Jiang Xia's skin was much fairer than his, soft and supple, especially after her recent shower, making her skin appear even more tender and rosy, like a water-melon, tempting him to take a bite.
And he couldn't resist...
(End of Chapter)
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