Chapter 0009: Rocking the Boat

Just as he was preparing to make a big effort, he suddenly noticed that the small school of fish had scattered, and the fish that had been attracted by the chicken intestines had all fled.

The general noticed his low spirits; all the way, he walked with his tail between his legs, head down, ears drooping, and a face that looked even heavier than that of a dog.

Your mother... your mother truly raised a good son! What you have in your hand is a vegetable basin, not a rice bowl! Ao Mu Yang was pushed to the brink of cursing.

Snapper is a fish species of significant economic value, commonly found domestically. It is distributed in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea. They are warm-temperate benthic fish that prefer to inhabit areas with rocky reefs or sandy-mud substrates, feeding on small fish, shrimp, shellfish, and annelids

In order to catch more fish, Ao Mu Yang invested some effort by chopping up some chicken intestines and throwing them into the water to attract the fish and shrimp in the surrounding waters

Aomu Yang smiled and said, "Alright, then I will trouble you, Uncle"

The completed seaweed house is very comfortable to live in, regardless of the scorching sun or the howling cold winds outside, as the layer of kelp grass provides insulation against heat and cold, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer

Behind them, there was a clamor. Ao Mu Yang smiled as he paddled the boat. The midday sun was scorching, and the small skiff was heading into the sea against the waves

In the afternoon, with nothing much to do, Ao Mu Yang decided to go out to sea again to take a look

A trip out to sea cannot be without gain, so he searched around and spotted a patch of underwater reef, then rowed over to drop his line.

On the small pier, there were villagers who greeted him, saying: "Xiao Yang, are you back in the village for a vacation? Life seems quite enjoyable."

His strategy was very successful, and soon some sea bass and snapper appeared in his line of sight, along with a small school of fish that came in response to the news

The woman became angry upon hearing this: "My Nan Zai is just as talented as Xiu..."

After selling the lobster, Ao Mu Yang idled at home for two days

When there are no boats around, he enters the water and swims in a circle. While in the water, the speed of his condensation of water vapor from the golden elixir is faster, and his vision can penetrate through the seawater, allowing him to see far and directly observe the conditions at the seabed

Ao Fugui hurried over, slurping noodles while giving a thumbs up: "Where did you get your pickles? They are incredibly delicious!"

This cannot be blamed on their lack of manners; it is a habit among fishermen. Life at sea is truly exhausting and monotonous, and cursing and using foul language serve as a means of venting.

However, the effectiveness of kelp grass is still considerably inferior to that of bricks and tiles, which is why a thick layer of kelp grass is used on the roof. To prevent it from being blown away by the wind, old fishing nets are often used to cover it.

The woman shook her head and said: "I don't have time to enjoy the present. My present is your younger brother. He is in college now, with tuition and living expenses. In the future, he will also need to buy a house in the city. I have to work hard and earn money. There's no way around it, even if it means being tired and enduring hardships"

As a result, the sea bream have become quite adept; when the chicken intestines were dropped, not only did they not bite, but instead, they all fled...

Ao Fugui laughed heartily: "How can I possibly do this? Which bowl should I use? Is this one in my hand acceptable?"

Looking at the old house that had long been cast aside by the trends, he smiled and said, "There is no rush to rebuild; let's first replace the roof."

Swaying in the small boat, carrying the general along with fishing rods and some fishing accessories, he leisurely set out to sea

"Has it become a spirit?" Ao Mu Yang was very shocked

The surrounding area is characterized by a continuous range of mountains, with the mountain backing Longtou Village being called Dalong Mountain. The ancestral graves of the village are located on the reverse side of the mountain

Ao Qianmou said: "In that case, there is no need to look for outsiders. I will call a few uncles to help gather some kelp. You just need to prepare some cigarettes and liquor for the occasion"

Aomu Yang smiled after taking a bite of ice cream and said: "Enjoy life, my dear aunt. There is no need to work too hard. Life and death are predetermined, and wealth and nobility are in the hands of fate. Enjoy the present moment"

Aomu Yang rolled his eyes again: "The last time we had crayfish, didn't they have no heads? I already took the heads off to make the sauce soup, if you like, I'll give you a bowl later"

Since ancient times, the local sea people have discovered that this seaweed has good thermal insulation properties and is resistant to rain and wind, thus it has been used to cover roofs

After going deeper into the sea, there were slightly more fish; he saw a few black sea bream at the bottom of the sea, as well as a small school of sea bream.

Upon returning home, Ao Mu Yang happened to see Ao Fu Gui's father, Ao Qian Mao, drenched in sweat as he pushed the farm cart back.

What shocked him even more was that the fish school did not flee because they had discovered a trap, but rather because a huge shadow had appeared behind them, revealing a massive creature

This scene reminded Ao Mu Yang of a moment in the movie "Crazy Stone," where the con artists played by Huang Bo and others were scamming on the urban rail. As soon as they set up their scheme and revealed the bait, the passengers all ran away.

Ao Mu Yang shook his head. After Ao Fu Gui left, he gathered the paper money, incense, and fruit offerings and ascended the mountain

The seaweed house is a unique type of architecture in the local area, which outsiders cannot easily imagine. The roof of this house is not made of tiles or thatch, but rather seaweed. Of course, this differs from the seaweed that people typically consume; it should specifically be classified as a type of seaweed grass.

Aomu Yang turned to look at the house; this was their ancestral home, built when his grandfather got married, and it was a common seaweed house of that time

It is not easy for a college student to emerge from a fishing village, and the fishermen understand the principle that knowledge can change one's destiny. They cannot rely on the ocean to become wealthy, so they can only place their hopes on their children who go to school

For generations, there have been thousands of graves in the ancestral cemetery, and Ao Mu Yang effortlessly found the location of his parents' graves with ease.

Areas with rocky reefs and sandy-mud substrates are suitable for fishing, as species such as snapper, sea bass, and mullet prefer to inhabit such environments

He is returning this time to erect a tombstone for his parents, which is a significant matter, and that is why he is willing to resign from his job and return to his hometown

After paying tribute to his parents, he brought the general home

He handed a popsicle to Ao Qianmao and said, "Uncle, I want to renovate the house. Who should I look for?"

Ao Qianmou chewed on an ice pop and said, "Yangzi, let me speak frankly, why bother renovating this shabby house of yours? Just tear it down and rebuild it!"

"Speaking the foreigner's language of the Malaysian ringgit." Ao Qianmao, like his son, has a mouth full of foul language

The small boat of Ao Fugui's family is usually not in use, and has temporarily become his mode of transportation

Jokingly finishing breakfast, Ao Fugui continued to run the boat and was asked if he was going to the city

Aomu Yang brought chicken intestines, and he attached a small piece to the fish hook and lowered it into the water, then waited for the fish to bite while inhaling the water vapor.

Moreover, kelp exhibits a strong resistance to wind; even when faced with the onslaught of a storm, it remains impervious to a single drop of water and does not allow a breath of wind to pass through

Offering tributes and lighting incense, Ao Mu Yang sat on the ground with the general, murmuring to himself for a while, recounting some of the events from the past few years.

This made Ao Mu Yang laugh, and upon seeing him smile, the general immediately became cheerful as well, his thick, long tail wagging once more

Although she spoke of being "a bit tired and suffering a bit," her tone was not heavy at all; on the contrary, it carried a sense of pride

Someone sourly remarked: "Sister Hua, now that Nanzi has entered university, he can't just focus on studying; otherwise, the scholar from the Qianyao family will end up foolish from studying too much..."

The situation in the nearshore waters is indeed dire; there are still some small fish and shrimp, but there are no more schools of fish that are somewhat formed. Fishermen rely on fishing nets to catch fish for their livelihood, and these small fish and shrimp are of no use at all.

"It was taken from your family's pickled vegetable jar." Ao Mu Yang rolled his eyes.

On a weekend morning, he cooked some noodles, sliced some pickled vegetables, sprinkled on a sauce made from boiled crayfish heads, and chopped in some small chili peppers; this was his breakfast

Due to the fact that my parents perished at sea, in accordance with ancestral regulations, a symbolic grave was constructed, with the two tombs combined into one.

Ao Fugui immediately exclaimed: "Impossible, how could my family's pickled vegetables be this fresh?"