Chapter 498: Feeling Betrayed
Chapter 498: Feeling Betrayed
The Zhou Family
Zhou Mu was surprised to see them returning home so early.
"Why are you back so soon? Have you eaten?" she asked.
Zhou Fu chuckled, "We ate. We encountered a school of Walu fish as soon as we set out and caught over a hundred dan."
Zhou Mu thought she had misheard, "How much did you say?"
Zhou Fu smiled, "You heard right. One hundred and eleven dan of Walu fish. The deck was full, so we returned early."
Zhou Mu laughed, "Hehe, you had good luck today!"
Zhou Chenglei asked his mother, "Mom, did you find someone?"
Zhou Chenglei decided not to go out to sea in the evening, as he didn't want Jiang Xia to have trouble sleeping without him, and there would be no one to support her when she went to the bathroom. He didn't want to impose on his mother to sleep with her either.
So, Zhou Chenglei planned to hire four people. Two would go out to sea with Zhou Kangping in the evening, and the other two would accompany him during the day.
Apart from hiring people for fishing, he also needed help with fish farming.
Once the fish cages were ready, someone would need to take turns guarding them on the island.
Additionally, he required someone to feed the fish daily and clean the cages regularly.
However, for fish farming, Zhou Chenglei didn't plan to hire locals. Instead, he hired four veterans who had retired the previous year and were once under his command.
They would arrive in a few days.
"I found them. I hired Zhou Zhenhua, Zhou Wenchao, and Xu Ling's brother. Xu Ling asked if I could hire her brother, and I agreed. You can see if he's diligent or not! I also hired He Jinhua, the son of your father's classmate. Do you remember him?"
"I do," Zhou Chenglei quickly made arrangements, "Then Zhou Zhenhua and Xu Ling's brother will go out with Kangping in the evening, and Zhou Wenchao and He Jinhua will accompany me in the morning. Xu Ling's brother lives quite far, so it's not suitable for him to go out in the morning. He'll have to arrive early."
"Yes, that's what I told her. I asked her brother to come before six tonight."
"Alright."
In the afternoon, after Jiang Xia fell asleep, Zhou Chenglei went downstairs to plow the fields.
Zhou Fu had already taken the tractor to the fields while they were napping.
Zhou Chenglei went to take over from his father.
Taking advantage of the free time, the father and son plowed their family's fields together. They let the green manure ferment in the fields and planned to add some fertilizer before transplanting the rice seedlings, ensuring a good base fertilizer.
In the evening, Xu Ling's younger brother, Xu Yong, arrived.
The young man had thick eyebrows and large eyes, tall and slender. Jiang Xia smiled at Xu Ling, "Your brother is quite tall and handsome, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He's sunny and good-looking."
Zhou Chenglei was speechless.
Where was the handsomeness?
What made him look handsome?
He wasn't even as tall as Zhou Chenglei, and his facial features were not as good-looking. His eyebrows looked like caterpillars; how could they compare to Zhou Chenglei's well-shaped sword-like brows?
Were his eyes big? Zhou Chenglei didn't think so!
Dead fish eyes! And from the look of his arms, he was clearly not as strong as Zhou Chenglei!
Which eye of Jiang Xia's saw him as handsome? Zhou Chenglei didn't find him handsome at all!
And sunny and good-looking? Every young man in the village was tanned by the sun.
Did a little tan make him sunny and good-looking?
Then why did she want to cover his head during the summer?
Was being one meter seventy-something considered tall? What about him, then?
Zhou Chenglei felt indignant, and with a cold face, he said to Xu Yong, "You'll go out with Kangping and Zhenhua tonight. If you have any questions, ask Kangping."
Xu Yong felt that Zhou Chenglei was too serious and cold, as if he had done something wrong. He quickly straightened up and replied with a stiff posture, "Yes!"
He didn't dare to say another word.
Zhou Chenglei didn't look at him again and turned to Zhou Kangping, "Kangping, you take Xu Yong and Zhenhua out tonight. I won't be going."
"Okay," Zhou Kangping replied.
Only then did Xu Yong breathe a sigh of relief. His sister had told him that the couple was very kind and friendly.
Jiang Xia was friendly, but where was Zhou Chenglei's friendliness?
He stood there with a straight face, as if someone had betrayed him!
Jiang Xia smiled and reminded them, "Be careful at sea. Safety first."
Zhou Fu was concerned, "I'll come with you tonight."
With two new arrivals, he worried they might not be familiar with the area, and Kangping might not be able to handle it alone.
Zhou Chenglei frowned, "Dad, you just returned from the deep sea, and you didn't sleep in the afternoon. Aren't you tired?"
Zhou Chengsen had also returned, and since he was going out to sea that night, he suggested, "Dad, you should rest. I can go with A Lei's boat too."
Zhou Chengxin said, "No need, I'll go."
Zhou Fu waved his hand, "I'm not tired. I'll just go and take a look. I can sleep on the boat too. Let's go! We're setting off! Otherwise, it'll be dark soon."
And so, they all headed out to sea together.
Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia walked towards the seaside, as Jiang Xia needed a stroll.
Zhou Chenglei, holding Jiang Xia's hand, couldn't help but ask, "Where is this tall and handsome guy?"
Jiang Xia, gazing at the evening glow in the sky, didn't react immediately, "Who?"
"Xu Yong. He's only around 1.75 meters tall. Is that considered tall and handsome?"
Jiang Xia: "..."
She glared at him, "I just think Xu Yong looks good, and I was casually praising him. Why are you being so annoying? What else should I have said?"
Jiang Xia couldn't help but notice that most men here were under 1.7 meters tall, and those above 1.7 meters were indeed considered tall. In the village, men over 1.75 meters were genuinely rare.
The women weren't tall either, mostly around 1.5 meters, and many were even shorter at 1.4 meters.
The Zhou family men were among the tallest in the village, all around 1.78 meters, with Zhou Chenglei being the tallest at 1.86 meters: Regarding your decision to end your relationship, it's understandable that you want to move on. However, it's important to consider the impact this decision may have on your children. It's crucial to prioritize their well-being and ensure they receive the love and support they need during this transition.
- Buying a Small Wooden Boat: It's a good idea to purchase a small wooden boat for your fishing business. Having your own boat will give you more control over your operations and potentially increase your profits.
- Renting a House for the Veteran Fishermen: Renting a house for the four veteran fishermen is a thoughtful gesture. Providing them with a comfortable place to stay will contribute to their well-being and productivity.
- Selling Dried Fish: The dried fish business can earn you several hundred yuan each month. With regular orders from the plastic factory, textile factory, and shipyard, you can expect a steady income.
- Helping Villagers: By buying dried fish from the villagers and reselling it, you are also helping them earn some extra income. Even though the profit margin is small, it's a noble gesture to support your fellow villagers.
- Renting a House and Buying a Boat: It's a good idea to go with Jiang Xia to check out the house and boat you plan to rent and purchase. It's important to ensure they meet your requirements and are suitable for your business needs.
After delivering the dried fish and submitting the translation manuscript, they went to inspect the house.
They had already inquired with Hou Ye, as he had many connections due to his work as a middleman.
A suitable house had been found.
The house was located in a village near the city wharf, providing easy access to the sea.
It was an old house, several decades old, similar to the Zhou family's old house. Most houses in the villages were old, except for the newly constructed apartment buildings.
The landlord was renting out the old house because he had built a new one.
After inspecting the house, Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei decided to rent it.
They signed the lease agreement with the landlord and, as they were leaving, Jiang Xia spotted two figures passing by the village entrance.
(End of Chapter)
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