mchenry-crisis.org Chapter 007: The Idea of Building a Fishing Boat
Chapter 007: The Idea of Building a Fishing Boat
"Dad's not back yet?"
Around 6 PM.
Fang Hao asked Chen Fenglan a question.
As darkness fell, he still couldn't see his father, Fang Dajun.
"There are a lot of fish lately in the spring... I might be busy a little late. Eat first if you're hungry! No need to wait for him to come back..."
Chen Fenglan continued.
It is springtime now.
The fish are active!
And the sea was calm!
It is very suitable for fishing boats to go out to sea to fish.
Fang Dajun simply went out with other people's fishing boats to catch fish for the boss and get paid.
These days, not everyone has the money to buy a fishing boat.
Recently, Fang Hao's cousin, Fang Yong, has been raising money to build a new fishing boat, which is a considerable investment, and he needs to find relatives and friends to invest.
Chen Fenglan had mentioned this matter this morning.
The original intention was to ask Fang Hao if he would be willing to invest, since the banquet had just been held and there were two or three thousand yuan in gifts, and he could also borrow some from his four older sisters.
At least you can have a career!
"oh oh."
Fang Hao nodded.
Fishing at sea is indeed hard work.
It involves being exposed to wind, sun, and rain at sea, and it's dangerous; it's definitely not something an ordinary person can do.
However, every risk comes with a reward!
For example, the reason why Fang Yong's family lives in a single-story house.
That's because his uncle had a small fishing boat and made some money catching fish at sea. Now, Fang Yong is taking over his father's business and preparing to build a bigger fishing boat.
You need to know how to fish at sea!
Fishing boats are also divided into many grades and levels.
From small, manned rafts made of a few planks to massive, steel behemoths of ocean-going fishing vessels.
"I'm back~"
Just at this time.
There were sounds coming from outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, a tall, strong middle-aged man in his forties or fifties walked in carrying tools.
He was the head of the Fang family.
Fang Dajun!
"dad!"
Fang Hao called out.
I saw that figure again after many years.
I felt a little uneasy.
He still stands tall and strong, but he has started to have a few gray hairs on his head, and his skin and face are tanned dark.
Don't be fooled by the fact that he's a middle-aged man who's over 1.8 meters tall.
In reality, he is a henpecked and traditional man.
She was almost thirty when she had her son Fang Hao, and her back, which had been bent over for several years, immediately straightened up, and she had more energy to work (she could plow ten acres of land a day).
It is a very serious matter in rural areas where a woman has several daughters but cannot have a son.
It's easy to feel ashamed in front of others!
"You haven't eaten yet?"
"You don't need to wait for me..."
Fang Dajun smiled.
I was a little surprised that my son was home so early today and even called me. Suddenly, I felt like most of my fatigue had disappeared.
His greatest hope in this life.
That was his only son.
It can be said that she poured out all her love.
Call him sexist if you want!
In those days, rural people in the Guinan region had a strong belief in having sons, and even family planning policies and fines for sterilization could not stop them.
"Go wash your hands and eat quickly."
"The food's all cold..."
Chen Fenglan immediately urged.
You should know that they had already prepared the meal for Fang Dajun more than half an hour ago.
"Okay!"
Fang Dajun said awkwardly.
He was very obedient to Chen Fenglan, and would never dare to go west if told to go east.
……
During the meal.
"How about going fishing today?"
Chen Fenglan took the initiative to start a conversation and asked.
Because sometimes catching more fish can earn more money, I also hope that my husband and his team can catch more fish.
"It's alright!"
"This is the fishing season."
"The boss said that after all the hard work this month, I'll get an extra fifty yuan, which will help with the food at home..."
Fang Dajun said with a smile.
You can tell she's in a pretty good mood.
Fifty yuan is a lot!
You know, pork is only two or three yuan per kilogram now, and fifty yuan can buy more than ten kilograms of meat.
These days, many families can only afford to eat pork or chicken during holidays or once in a while.
Fangzhuang is close to the sea.
We can treat ourselves to some fish, shrimp, and seafood.
Villages that rely solely on farming for a living are even poorer, and their diet mainly consists of sweet potatoes, plain porridge, and pickled vegetables.
Southern Guangxi region.
It ranks near the bottom nationwide.
We'll have to wait several more years before we're truly well-fed.
"Old Fang!"
"Since fishing boats are doing well now... how about we get a stake in Ah Yong's business? That way we can earn more money—"
After listening to Fang Dajun's words.
Chen Fenglan's mind began to stir.
This morning while eating breakfast, she wanted to ask Fang Hao if he would be willing to work on a fishing boat with Fang Yong.
They got married and started a family!
You definitely need to have some income.
Otherwise, how will I support my wife and children in the future?
They can still help out now!
What about decades from now?
"Um?"
Fang Dajun couldn't help but frown.
It's obvious they're considering this too.
Investing in fishing boats carries risks; it's not a sure-fire way to make money.
"If you ask me, I suggest you don't invest."
"Why not just build a small fishing boat and give it a try? Working for someone else is never as profitable as working for yourself..."
at this time.
Fang Hao interrupted directly.
It was only when we started talking about fishing boats that I remembered that around next month, the fishing boat that my dad, Fang Dajun, works on will catch a net of large yellow croakers in the waters near Qingniu Island.
Good guy!
This thing is worth a lot of money!
The fishing boat owner made a huge profit.
This incident caused quite a stir in the village.
This even inspired many people in the village to follow suit and set out on fishing boats to try their luck.
Unfortunately, large yellow croakers are not so easy to catch.
In earlier years, the method of "knocking on the nets" nearly wiped this thing out completely.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be able to become increasingly valuable.
Since then.
It wasn't until more than a decade later that another lucky person caught a large yellow croaker weighing over 100 pounds.
It sold for a sky-high price of over one million.
This incident even made the news at the time.
In Fang Hao's view.
If I seize this opportunity, I can make a fortune and life will immediately become comfortable.
We must be quick to grab a bargain!
Anyway, he knew where the big yellow croaker was caught; in his previous life, his father, Fang Dajun, was one of the people involved.
He often boasts about this.
Also.
The reason I don't want to invest in my cousin's stocks.
That must also be out of consideration for human nature.
The shareholding structure of the fishing boat that Fang Yong was involved in was too complicated. In addition to his family, several other relatives and friends were also involved. Even if Fang Ruohao's family invested, they wouldn't get much of the dividends when they caught the big yellow croaker.
They got it for free!
Let's just do it ourselves!
"It's not that simple."
Fang Dajun shook his head directly.
It takes a lot of money to get a fishing boat.
Even if the Fang family sold everything they owned, they couldn't make it happen, and they were even less willing to take the risk.
Ordinary people can't afford to suffer such losses.
"..."
Upon seeing this.
Fang Hao didn't say anything more.
It seems I'll have to rely on myself to get a fishing boat. I'll try to raise the money to get one in the next month or so, even a second-hand one will do.
As a person living by the sea.
They definitely still hope to have a fishing boat.
At least for the next ten years, we can rely on this guy for a living.