Chapter 503: Deploying the Multiple Hook System
Chapter 503: Deploying the Multiple Hook System
Jiang Dong's primary purpose for this visit was to deliver the company shares to Jiang Xia and entrust the management of the company to her sister. With his impending study abroad plans, he wouldn't have the time to manage the company himself.
Zhang Fu Yan had no interest in running the company.
Of course, Jiang Xia wouldn't take over the company immediately. Jiang Dong planned for her to manage it after she gave birth and enrolled in university.
His study abroad plans weren't straightforward either. He needed to pass the school's entrance exam and go through the application process, which would take at least a year.
After discussing business matters, Jiang Xia asked Zhang Fu Yan, "When are you leaving for Suicheng?"
"We're leaving tomorrow morning," Zhang Fu Yan replied.
"Are you taking the train or the bus?"
"I'll drive. It's more convenient, and we won't have to keep taking taxis from the hotel to the exhibition hall," Jiang Dong explained.
The main concern was the crowded trains, whereas driving would be a quieter journey for just him and Zhang Fu Yan.
Jiang Xia's worry was evident as she asked, "Do you know the way by car?"
In those days, there were no navigation systems, and getting lost could be troublesome.
Moreover, Jiang Dong had only learned to drive just before starting university, and although he had been driving for two years, he rarely had the opportunity to practice. His driving skills were not yet proficient.
Jiang Xia, having ridden with him before, felt that her driving skills were better than his.
Additionally, the road to Suicheng wasn't even a proper highway yet, making the journey more challenging.
The only advantage was the likely lack of traffic on the road.
Jiang Dong was confident, "There are road signs; I'll just follow the other cars."
Zhao Cheng Lei couldn't help but remind him, "Be careful on the road, and don't drive too fast."
The journey to Suicheng by car would take eight to nine hours, and it could even take ten hours if they took it slow.
"Don't worry, brother-in-law. I understand," Jiang Dong assured him.
After concluding their important matters, Jiang Dong asked, "Brother-in-law, are you free this afternoon? How about we go out to sea for some fishing?"
Jiang Dong was usually busy, either teaching at school or working in the research lab. His daily routine involved driving Zhang Fu Yan to school in the morning, having lunch with her at noon, and picking her up after school. In their long relationship, they rarely had time for leisure activities.
With some free time today, he wanted to take her out to sea for some fun, and it was even better that his sister could join them.
Two birds with one stone.
"Sure, we can take the small boat out to sea and deploy the Multiple Hook System," Zhao Cheng Lei agreed.
Zhang Fu Yan, looking at Jiang Xia's pregnant belly, asked, "Xia Xia, can you go out to sea now? How about we just go shore fishing on the beach instead?"
"The tide hasn't receded yet, so we can't go shore fishing. But with Comrade Zhou here, I can go. Right, Comrade Zhou?" Jiang Xia smiled, turning to the person beside her.
"Yes," Zhao Cheng Lei stood up, saying, "I'll go and get the Multiple Hook System ready."
Jiang Dong immediately became enthusiastic, "Brother-in-law, I'll help you!"
Zhao Cheng Lei and Jiang Dong went to prepare the Multiple Hook System, and they could buy the bait at the dock later.
Jiang Xia and Zhang Fu Yan also went downstairs.
Zhang Fu Yan, with her arm around Jiang Xia's arm, chatted incessantly, mostly complaining about Jiang Dong: "Once, I mentioned that a particular restaurant's steamed buns were delicious but hard to buy, requiring a long wait. So, for an entire month, he bought those buns for my breakfast. I ate so many that I never want to eat steamed buns again in my life! I've had enough!"
Jiang Xia secretly smiled.
"Also, during the Chinese New Year, wearing red clothes is considered auspicious, right? When we went to buy clothes, I specifically chose red ones. And for the next six months, all the clothes he bought for me were red! Now, my entire wardrobe is filled with red clothes! There are no other colors left! When I asked him why he kept buying red, he turned it around and asked me, 'Don't you like red? When did you start liking red?' I only wear red during the New Year, not usually!"
Although her tone was complaining, Jiang Xia could sense the happiness beneath her words.
Today, Zhang Fu Yan wore a stylish, reddish-brown plaid dress, looking very pretty.
Jiang Xia examined her closely and smiled, "Red suits you; you look beautiful."
Zhang Fu Yan also glanced at her dress and smiled, "If it weren't for his good taste in choosing clothes that are at least bearable, I wouldn't wear them. Otherwise, people might think I'm getting married every day!"
Even though the clothes were red, Jiang Dong had bought various shades of red with different styles, and each piece looked good on her.
She only realized that she was being asked why she wore red every day when others pointed it out, and then she understood that he had bought all the red clothes.
By then, her wardrobe was almost entirely filled with red garments.
She had to wear them; after all, it would be a waste of money not to. Jiang Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud.
In those days, many people on the streets would wear white shirts or Zhongshan suits when they went to pick up their brides, and then they would ride bicycles carrying their brides in red skirts.
So, even if she wore red, it was like a wedding procession.
Zhang Fu Yan: "I'm serious. If I wear a red flower in my hair, I'll look almost like a bride. Once, my colleagues at the internship asked me if I was getting married!"
Jiang Xia couldn't help but burst into laughter again.
At this moment, they arrived at the building, and seeing Jiang Xia laughing so happily, Jiang Dong and Zhao Cheng Lei couldn't help but glance over.
Jiang Dong: "What wedding?"
The most ⊥ new ⊥ small ⊥ said ⊥ in ⊥ six ⊥ 9 ⊥ ⊥ book ⊥ ⊥ ⊥ head ⊥ send!
Of course, Jiang Dong also wanted to marry Zhang Fu Yan, but they hadn't graduated yet.
Jiang Xia teased, "Yan said that when she wears a red skirt every day, sometimes when she stands with male colleagues, others ask if they are newlyweds."
Zhang Fu Yan: "..."
Wasn't that what she said?
Jiang Dong: "..."
He took a glance at Zhang Fu Yan and decided never to buy red clothes or skirts again! He sent Yan to school every day, picked her up after school, but no one ever asked if they were newlyweds.
With limited time, Zhao Cheng Lei only prepared two basins of fishing hooks, and then they all headed to the dock together.
Upon reaching the dock, Zhao Cheng Lei bought some cheap miscellaneous fish as bait, and then they set off in the boat.
Zhao Cheng Lei steered the boat.
Jiang Dong's task was to bait the multiple hook system.
Zhang Fu Yan was also interested and joined in.
Jiang Xia helped them cut the fish into chunks for bait.
After the bait was prepared, she also assisted in baiting the hooks.
Jiang Dong and Zhang Fu Yan were simply too slow.
By the time they finished baiting the hundreds of hooks, the sky had already darkened!
The multiple hook system, or 'Deploying the Multiple Hook System,' is a method of fishing using multiple hooks attached to a main fishing line. Each hook is bound to a short line, about 25 cm long, and spaced at intervals of half a meter to one meter along the main line.
A long main line can have numerous hooks attached. Some people prefer 100 hooks, while others opt for 200, or even 300 or 500.
Zhao Cheng Lei was using the 200-hook setup.
After baiting the hooks, they cast the multiple hook system into the sea. The baited hooks form a line, and with the help of the current, the bait attracts fish to bite.
Due to the numerous hooks and long lines, the multiple hook system must be neatly arranged along the edge of a wooden basin or bucket, with the lines coiled inside the basin. This way, they are stacked neatly in a large basin to prevent tangling.
If they become tangled, it's a hassle to untangle them.
Once one basin was ready, Zhao Cheng Lei found a suitable area and checked the wind direction and current. He asked Jiang Xia to steer the boat while he released the multiple hook system.
"Just keep going forward like this."
"Okay." Jiang Xia responded and steered the boat as instructed.
Zhao Cheng Lei began to release the multiple hook system.
Zhang Fu Yan couldn't help but praise, "Xia Xia, you're amazing! You can even steer a boat."
Jiang Xia smiled, "If you want to learn, I can teach you later. It's not that difficult."
Seeing the speed at which the hooks were being released, Jiang Dong also quickened his pace.
After emptying one basin of hooks, Zhao Cheng Lei steered the boat to another area and continued releasing the second basin of hooks.
Once all the hooks were set, they waited for the fish to bite.
At this moment, the tide began to recede, and Zhao Cheng Lei spotted a reef island with exposed rocks.
He steered the boat towards it to see if there was anything worth picking up.
(End of Chapter)
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