As a Fisherman, My Fish Can Level Up

Chapter 221: Chapter 191: The Understanding and Tacit Agreement Between Brothers_2

Chapter 221: Chapter 191: The Understanding and Tacit Agreement Between Brothers_2

“Now that you kids have visited each other, it’s a good idea for your mom and me to meet with Luoluo’s parents and discuss matters between the two of you,” he said.

Chu Mingcheng also sat down to eat breakfast, “Let’s postpone the visit for a few days. I’ve brought the boat back and am planning to catch a five-pound yellow croaker before we visit. But if I can’t catch one in the next few days, I won’t force it.”

“You came back by boat?” Chu Yongxin was somewhat surprised, thinking his son had returned by high-speed train or plane.

“Of course, do you know how expensive yellow croaker is during the New Year? I have to make some money during this time!”

“That makes sense! Anyway, you’ll have plenty of time to rest during next year’s fishing ban.”

Chu Yongxin nodded, affirming his son’s plan.

Since his son had already made arrangements, he refrained from saying more and left for work after breakfast.

After breakfast, Chu Mingcheng didn’t stay home either, as a Fishing Man, he couldn’t just sit around.

He told An Xiuwen, who was just getting up, that he wouldn’t be home for lunch or dinner because he was going out to sea to fish, and then he left for Zhang Wei’s house.

Upon arriving at his house, he ran into Zhang Wei’s father, who was practising boxing in the small courtyard, wearing just a tank top in the dead of winter, his muscles on display.

Zhang Wei’s father had practised martial arts in the past and later served as a bodyguard for a long time. When he was older and had no work, he would catch Green Crabs and dig for sea earthworms on the tidal flats.

Though their house was still the old-style three-story building, Zhang Wei’s father actually had quite a bit of savings, which was meant for his son to get married, buy a car, and buy a house.

Chu Mingcheng had heard from Zhang Wei about the actual savings, which were more than enough for a down payment on a house in Xia City’s center and buying a car worth three hundred thousand in cash.

It was a pity that he kept failing to bring a girlfriend home.

“Uncle Zhang, good morning. Is Ah Wei still sleeping?”

Zhang Bing wasn’t surprised to see Chu Mingcheng, as Zhang Wei had already told him about the fishing plan the night before, and he thought it was a great idea, naturally agreeing to it.

“Ah Wei’s still sleeping; go up and wake him.”

“Alright, I’ll go up then,” Chu Mingcheng said, making his way to Zhang Wei’s room like someone who knew the place well.

Seeing the lump in the bed, he decided not to pull any pranks this time.

After all, Zhang Wei’s father was downstairs, and his grandparents lived next door. It wouldn’t be good if someone screamed too loudly and attracted attention.

It wasn’t like Chen Yang, who lived alone and could be teased however one liked.

So, Chu Mingcheng took out his phone, turned the volume up to the max, and then…

“Toot~~~”

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“Oh my goodness~”

Seeing Zhang Wei jump up all at once, Chu Mingcheng felt gratified. The boat horn sound was indeed effective, almost as good as a suona.

Zhang Bing heard the commotion upstairs and shook his head with amusement.

He had grown accustomed to all sorts of hijinks from these kids who had played together since childhood.

Chu Mingcheng calmly turned the volume back down on his phone and pocketed it, ignoring Zhang Wei’s resentful expression.

He genuinely hadn’t played a prank; he had simply chosen an easy way to wake someone.

“Let’s go, off to fish for yellow croakers!”

“Next time, could you find a gentler way to wake someone up?” Zhang Wei muttered as he begrudgingly began to dress.

“Sure, next time for sure!”

Once they were ready, they went out to buy several foam boxes, crushed ice, and Sand Worms, as well as some vegetables, before heading to Yanmen Island.

Chu Mingcheng didn’t have a car and hitched a ride with Zhang Wei, which was also why he had asked him to come along. After all, it’s inconvenient without a car.

First, they went to the old house to feed the cats, filled a large bowl with cat food, and placed it to the side.

They were setting out to sea today, and they would likely spend the night out on the water, returning only once they had used up all the bait and crushed ice on board.

A window of the old warehouse had been opened, an old-style window that allowed just a small half to be opened and was secured with a burglar-proof frame, meaning only the little cat could freely come and go through it.

He had even placed a stool under the window outside to make it easier for the little cat to get in and out.

After walking it through a few times, the little cat had learned how to get back home once the door was locked. As for the kittens, they could only stay safely at home.

After that, the two men went to the dock, loaded their stuff, and set sail.

Chu Mingcheng first steered the boat to the passenger ship dock to refuel and take on water.

But when it came time to pay, Zhang Wei insisted on paying, “Don’t fight me on this, you’ve already taken me out for yellow croaker fishing and bought my catch at a high price, so I should at least show my gratitude, right?”

With that said, Chu Mingcheng naturally didn’t compete with him.

As childhood friends, he felt embarrassed to accept fish at a low price.

And as childhood friends, Chen Yang and Zhang Wei also felt embarrassed to take too much advantage of the situation.

The two had discussed it the night before, one covering the shipping costs while the other had his own plans.

If brothers always calculated their actions with a purpose, measuring their losses and gains, their affections would naturally fade over time, eventually turning into a relationship based on interests or even becoming strangers.

Maintaining a mutual give-and-take without expecting anything in return is the key to a lasting friendship.

The harmonious relationship among the three of them, Chu Mingcheng and his friends, was based on an understanding that none of them would upset this balance.

The fuel cost for today was significant; Zhang Wei spent five thousand six hundred yuan, giving him a taste of the difficulties involved in owning a boat.

“Hiss, damn, if you don’t make tens of thousands a day, you can’t even afford to maintain a boat!”

“So when have I ever made less in a day?”

“Hey, I give you full marks for that; no fear of you getting arrogant!”

With fuel and water topped up, Chu Mingcheng started the fishing boat and headed straight for the yellow croaker fishing spot.

Quite coincidentally, they hadn’t gone far when they ran into Zhao Jun, who had just finished pulling in his nets.

“Brother Zhao Jun, what a coincidence!”

Zhao Jun had noticed a fishing boat approaching him but hadn’t expected it to be Chu Mingcheng.

“Ah Cheng, is this your boat?”

“Yeah! Bought it in Xia City, nice isn’t it?”

“Impressive!” Zhao Jun gave a thumbs-up.

“Brother Zhao Jun, how’s your catch been recently?” Chu Mingcheng had the thought of bringing him into the fold upon seeing him.

“So-so, I guess!” While his mouth said ‘so-so,’ the bitter expression on his face told the whole story, but he preferred not to dwell on it and changed the subject, “By the way, where are you guys headed?”

“We’re off to fish for yellow croaker! Since you’re saying the catch is just average, why not join us? My boat has a fish finder, which makes locating schools of fish much easier than setting nets.”

“No need for boat fees; I’ll provide the bait and crushed ice. All I ask is that you sell me the fish you catch at the purchase price, what do you think?”

The preferential treatment given to Zhang Wei and Chen Yang was because the three of them had grown up together and were very close.

While Chu Mingcheng had a decent relationship with Zhao Jun, they were just ordinary friends. Chu Mingcheng had entertained the idea of including him just because Zhao Jun was a good person.

Therefore, the price he offered for the fish would not be as preferential, and providing the bait was already quite generous.

The current price of yellow croaker was tempting for Zhao Jun, and the deal didn’t include boat fees but did come with free bait. Fishermen normally sold their catch at the purchase price anyway; this was standard, so he had no reason to refuse.