Chapter 594: Get Out
Chapter 594: Get Out
Zhao Cheng Lei, Zhou Chengxin, and Zhou Chengsen went out to sea to check the fish farm. They also dove to pry some abalones and visited Pearl Island to see the pearl oysters.
After the breeding peak of the pearl oysters, they managed to collect about sixty to seventy pearl oyster larvae, and successfully raised fifty-six of them.
Although the number wasn't large, the scale of their operation had increased this year, so they were sure to collect more next year.
The quantity would definitely not just double.
If everything went smoothly, the farm would be well-established in five years.
They could even start harvesting pearls.
Of course, the number of pearls in the first few years wouldn't be significant.
But the more valuable something is, the harder it is to obtain. With such a high time cost, the returns wouldn't be low.
After inspecting the pearl oysters, Zhao Cheng Lei said to Zhou Chengxin, "We need to build a stone house here and hire someone to guard it."
Zhou Chengxin nodded. "I was thinking of bringing it up to you when you returned."
Although the number of pearl oysters wasn't large, if they were stolen, all their efforts would be wasted.
He had put a lot of effort into caring for them, cleaning the surface of the pearl oysters, which he and his wife did personally.
Tian Caihua always grumbled, "We didn't raise our son with such meticulous care."
The rocks on the island had grown many more oysters, and the Zhou brothers pried some to take back.
Zhao Cheng Lei had to catch a flight, so they quickly returned.
On the way back, Zhao Cheng Lei dragged a net to catch some fish.
After more than an hour of dragging, the net burst!
When they pulled it up, they found a large haul of golden thread fish, along with plenty of other fish, shrimp, and crabs.
Zhou Chengxin was speechless at the mountain of fish on the deck. "When it comes to fishing, you and the second brother are the best!"
Even the second brother's fishing boat brought in more fish almost every day, even if not by much. A few extra dollars a day could add up to a few hundred a month, and sometimes even a hundred or two.
Zhou Chengsen said, "My fishing luck can't compare to the fourth brother. He's the one blessed by heaven!"
Zhao Cheng Lei felt his luck was better than his two older brothers, his financial luck was better, his marital luck was better, and his luck with children was better.
Among the three brothers, only he had both a son and a daughter!
He didn't know why he was so lucky.
Zhao Cheng Lei had never felt so content in his life. He was very satisfied with his current life. While he couldn't help his brothers in other areas, he could help them financially, sharing in their good fortune and standing by them in difficult times.
He had always been mischievous, disobedient, and bold, often getting into trouble and fighting with others. When he lost, it was always his older brother and sister who stepped in to help him.
When he was disobedient and caused trouble, they often took the blame for him.
His older brother had even stopped his education early to earn money and support the family, allowing them to continue their studies.
Zhao Cheng Lei said, "Fishing in the near sea doesn't earn much. How about the three of us pool our resources and order a large long-distance fishing boat?"
In the past, they had no money, and even if he suggested it, they wouldn't have accepted it. But now, they should have some savings.
Zhou Chengxin replied, "Let's wait a bit longer. I don't have much money."
If he had enough, he would have bought one already.
Even pooling their resources wouldn't be enough!
Zhou Chengsen added, "I don't have much either!"
They had just finished building their house and hadn't even started the interior decoration yet.
How could they afford a large boat?
Even pooling their resources wouldn't be enough!
Given Zhou Chengsen and Zhou Chengxin's financial situations, they could only dream of such a large fishing boat.
They could only think about buying another small trawler, but they hadn't taken any action yet.
Zhao Cheng Lei said, "Let's place the order first. We can pay a deposit of a thousand yuan. I'll call and place the order in my and Xia Xia's names, and I'll talk to Factory Director Zhou about it."
The two brothers: "..."
Chen Xin: "You're planning to pull the same trick again. Do you think the shipyard manager will agree?"
Chen Sen: "Don't worry. Lei wouldn't let the shipyard lose money. He must have some new technology to offer them."
Both brothers had heard their father, Zhou Fu, talk about the Knot Ring and ship anchors.
The Knot Ring alone had earned the shipyard a fortune.
It was rumored that Lei's two ships were given free Knot Rings and anchors by the shipyard!
Moreover, Lei and Xia Xia would only be charged the cost price for Knot Rings and anchors in the future, with no profit taken.
This meant they could make a good profit by reselling the ships they ordered.
Chen Xin looked at his fourth brother.
Zhao Cheng Lei didn't deny it.
Chen Xin: "..."
Why, despite having the same mother, was his mind the least sharp among the brothers?
He had known from a young age that he couldn't match their academic abilities. Fine, he didn't study to earn money and support his younger brothers.
He enjoyed fishing, thinking he was better at it than his younger siblings.
There was always something to learn from others!
But in the end, his younger brothers also came back to fishing, and he was still the worst!
Chen Xin stared at the two heads in front of him.
Chen Sen: "Don't look at them. They're not stupid; you just never liked to think."
Everyone has their own personality and preferences.
Some people are naturally less inclined to think and are better at hands-on work. That's what the eldest brother is like.
He, Chen Sen, liked to think.
Lei liked to think and was also good with his hands.
Zhao Cheng Lei didn't say anything, just picked out some of the best fish and shrimp.
He was preparing to bring these to Jiang Xia in Beijing.
But he couldn't bring too much. He had already asked the airport staff, and fresh seafood could be checked in but not carried on.
There was a weight limit of twenty kilograms for checked baggage.
The checked baggage fee was quite expensive, but Zhao Cheng Lei didn't mind.
In Beijing, Jiang Xia always said the seafood wasn't as fresh or sweet as the ones from home.
So, Zhao Cheng Lei decided to bring a box of seafood back for her.
Yesterday, after landing, he bought a return ticket and applied for seafood checked baggage.
He had bought a foam box and several bags of ice, which he sealed in plastic bags and vacuum-packed, then stored in the refrigerator.
When he got home, the three Zhou brothers helped vacuum-pack the fish and shrimp and placed them in the foam box.
They added a layer of ice bags on top of the fish and sealed the foam box with tape.
They followed the airline's requirements, ensuring no leaks to prevent contamination of the cabin.
If there was any leakage, it wouldn't pass security.
He also put two large plastic bags over the foam box.
After finishing everything, Zhao Cheng Lei ate dinner and hurriedly drove to the city.
He first went to the Jiang family to return the car and give some seafood to Jiang Father and Jiang Mother.
He parked the car on the side of the road, turned it around, and carried a bucket of fish upstairs.
Before he even entered the house, he heard the sound of an argument inside.
Jiang Mother's voice was hysterical.
"Dead! They're all dead! Are you satisfied now? What's the point of you coming now? Believe it or not, it's up to you! Go away! Jiang Xia has nothing to do with you! Don't bother my daughter, she's my daughter and my lover's daughter! Not yours! Get out! Get out!"
"But Jiang Xia doesn't look like you, she looks like Yi Yi."
Zhao Cheng Lei, standing outside the door: "..." (End of Chapter)
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