Chapter 4, Abundant Harvest

He then returned to the nautical chart, took a look, and decided to take a detour to the north on the way back, ultimately returning to Kuching. (Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, and Gu Kun knew that there were channels for equipment shipments there)

Along the way, every time they traveled about 10 nautical miles, Gu Kun would use an underwater perspective device to conduct a specialized survey. As a result, on the first day of the return journey, several schools of fish were discovered, with each netting yielding over a thousand pounds.

8 lobsters, one yellowfin tuna

In the following two days, he caught several hundred pounds of miscellaneous fish and several hundred pounds of good fish each day, and finally arrived in Kuching

Lobsters and shellfish are both caught effortlessly by Gu Kun while diving

Tuna is distributed globally; however, bluefin tuna is commonly found in high-latitude cold water regions. In Southeast Asia, it is already quite good to catch yellowfin tuna.

In his previous life, he had considerable experience and understood that according to local laws, medium and large fishing vessels over 20 meters must report their entry and exit from the port and pay handling fees. The legal costs for those large vessels are quite high, which is why they tend to comply with the law more diligently

It is already February 7, and there are only two days left until the New Year's Eve celebration.

Gu Kun has been busy for two whole days in the nearby ocean, with his footprints scattered across the waters of the Badass Islands and the Danmeilan Islands

Two patrol officers jumped onto the boat and took a quick glance. At a glance, they noticed a two-meter-high pile of dead fish at the stern, and couldn't help but secretly marvel at Gu Kun's bountiful catch

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Also conveniently caught several hundred jin of relatively valuable seafood

With the main tasks completed, Gu Kun also calmed his mind and took the opportunity to tally his catch.

"The harvest is quite good; indeed, fortune favors the bold," the patrol captain said enviously

At that time, Gu Kun was struggling with the dragnet underwater, and his ears, which had been enhanced with x-ray vision, suddenly picked up the sound of a large ship from the north

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The large remote sonar he retrieved costs 180,000 US dollars, equivalent to 500,000 Malaysian ringgit

To ensure live fish, it is necessary to leave at least three times the weight of the fish in seawater, so 4 tons of live fish would fill it up completely

Those several sonars were actually located in the compartment beneath the pile of dead fish, but Gu Kun was confident that the other party would not go to check.

Want to catch me? You can give it a try

Just a week ago, I was still borrowing two thousand ringgit, gambling my future with Liu Min, but now I can be considered to have turned my fortunes around overnight

The old man relies on survival to win in chicken games

It seems I misjudged the situation; there was probably a great white shark that darted past.

The harvest is quite good

Gourd seed grouper, tiger grouper, money grouper ... ... 120 pounds; yellow snapper, red drum, 240 pounds

I am indeed a being even more elusive than Captain Jack Sparrow

The other veteran team members quickly chimed in: "The boss is still as wise as ever, not only does he not delay matters, but he also allows the brothers to relax. Xiao Cai, don't meddle!"

Even according to the market for second-hand goods through special recycling channels in Southeast Asia, he could easily sell one item for several tens of thousands.

This boat, in theory, can carry 15 tons when fully loaded, but that is in reference to dead fish

This sound source is so far away, yet the speed of movement is still so fast... Not good! It is the Indonesian fishing enforcement vessel!

I have revisited all the coordinates that I remember from my past life

During this period, there were also patrol boats frequently shuttling between Natuna and the Yamato Sea, engaging in a game of hide-and-seek with Voldemort while walking their dogs, creating a sense of stealth and excitement

Hey? These few are golden snapper. If sold to the Japanese, they could fetch five times the price of ordinary snapper. Unfortunately, no one locally recognizes their value

The vessel owned by Gu Kun is equipped only with a standard shallow-water trawl for fishing, which cannot scrape the seabed. Therefore, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish must be collected manually, which is quite labor-intensive and yields low production.

With an experienced hand like Gu Kun at the helm, what was originally a perilous operation process appears to be quite ordinary

The results were meager for most of the day, until the evening when there was a slight turn of fortune, and I encountered some Su Mei.

This is the waters of Indonesia, where theoretically, fishing vessels from the Netherlands are not allowed to fish. Relatively speaking, the Malays are more friendly towards the Dutch, granting each other the most favored treatment

In the end, a total of 4 sonars were obtained

Gu Kun felt a shiver run down his spine, and he quickly increased his speed, then shot up like a pike, swiftly returning to the fishing boat.

At least I need to catch seafood worth around 10,000 to 20,000, sell it at a high profile, to disguise my true source of income. Gu Kun quickly estimated the target value based on his years of experience in both the gray and white markets.

South clam, 20 pounds, large flower snail, 60 pounds

Then, with a series of vigorous maneuvers, the full power was unleashed, severing the sonar's securing cable, and the trawl net was wound to retrieve the catch

The patrol captain suddenly smiled broadly and instructed the team to gather: "In this kind of weather, you still dare to go out to sea, and you did it alone. That's quite manly. I have been inspecting at Kuching Port for over ten years, and you are the most steady boat operator I have ever seen."

Gu Kun was not greedy; after catching Su Mei, he immediately set aside a separate net compartment for her, striving to ensure that each Su Mei could return to the port alive

A 20-ton small fishing boat on the sea resembles a hidden Voldemort in a wheat field. The enemy cannot detect such a small target with sea search radars or human lookouts unless they approach within 10 nautical miles. Therefore, even if his boat has low horsepower and moves as slowly as a prostate, as long as it can maneuver and survive, it has nothing to fear.

Gu Kun presented a basket of mantis shrimp and several large grouper fish for everyone to share

As for the bycatch that has been discarded, it can be directly thrown onto the deck and sold as dead fish upon returning to port

Gu Kun remained calm and unhurried, slowing down his speed and preparing his documents to cooperate

In Malaysia, the Chinese population accounts for approximately 30%, while in Kuching, it reaches 50%, making the atmosphere of the Spring Festival in this city very vibrant. Additionally, the winds and waves have intensified over the past two days, resulting in almost no one going out to sea

It is not about how much seafood is sold for, but rather using seafood as a guise to launder wealth

Relying on the heavens for sustenance brings good fortune, and everyone shares in the joy. I come from Lanfang. Gu Kun is quite eloquent

The captain's expression darkened: "Nonsense! Do you really think this little broken boat can reach Vietnam or the Philippines? Where do you expect him to go? They are willing to offer a few grouper fish, what more do you want?"

The closer one is to the sea, the lower the difficulty of fishing, allowing those who row small wooden boats to compete for business with him. When returning, if one stays further away from the coast, the catch will be relatively greater

The Sumatran catfish is indeed one of the more valuable fish species in the Java Sea, with a purchase price in Kuching reaching up to 50 ringgit.

On this outing to sea, one cannot be negligent in the task of catching seafood

The snapper is priced at 5 per pound, the grouper and clam are priced at 8 each, and the yellowfin lobster is around 30... Here it is approximately 6,000.

Why did it seem like there was a point flashing at the edge of the radar just now

Those who have crossed the sea know that catching shrimp, crabs, and shellfish requires specialized shrimp nets and shell nets

Having completed all of this, he quickly adjusted his course to navigate around, as the wind howled fiercely

The King of Hell has his own dishes, and the little ghosts have their own dishes

Given Gu Kun's current equipment, standing firm is tantamount to seeking death, and running away is not an option. Therefore, the only choice is to quickly maneuver out of the opponent's line of sight.

You flatter me; everyone has worked hard as well. Gu Kun smiled as he saw the guests off

With so much money, how can the profits from five thousand dollars worth of seafood be justified?

Unfortunately, the varieties of fish are not very valuable, consisting mainly of sardines, mackerel, and horse mackerel

Seeing that the less valuable fish are not worth netting, one only casts the net when locating schools of precious fish.

Moreover, if he were to sail an empty fishing boat to Kuching to deliver goods, it would also easily raise suspicions

Mazu, is there really someone fishing at sea in this weather? Is it desperation from poverty, or is it that skilled individuals are bold enough to take the risk

The relevant authorities are too indifferent to manage the reporting of small boats like Gu Kun, which has created a space for frontline employees to engage in the practice of "sharing the spoils with those who see it"

Gu Kun did not want the fish to die and lose value, so after securing a minimum of 4 tons, he began to adopt a more restrained approach to fishing the next day

As the saying goes, a good warrior does not seek fame for their achievements

The patrol boat captain spotted Gu Kun's swaying fishing boat through the telescope and couldn't help but exclaim. He then waved his hand back and said, "Brothers, it's time to work, steer us closer!"

Half an hour later, Gu Kun's small boat passed 15 nautical miles west of the Indonesian fishing patrol vessel, successfully evading it and sailing further away.

Gu Kun braved the 7th level storm on his return journey, and along the way, he did not encounter any other fishing boats. It was only when he was about three to four nautical miles away from the port that he came across the patrol boat of the port authority

At the same moment, in the observation cabin of the Indian patrol boat, several Indonesians exchanged a few words and did not take it seriously

Gu Kun was, as always, talking to himself, jotting down notes in a small notebook, and quickly tallied everything up

Having accomplished the first task, subsequent repetitive work has become much more proficient

The crab was indeed visible, but Gu Kun did not want to risk being pinched, as it was not worth it

There is a new recruit among the patrol officers, eager to make a contribution, who reluctantly asks in a low voice: "Boss, is this considered checked? What if he goes south?"

However, on the sea, small accidents are always occurring

However, 5,000 is sufficient to improve living conditions, but it is far from enough to cover up his "huge amount of unexplained assets"

After making up one's mind, the return journey begins

Two minutes later, the two boats approached each other, and the patrol boat captain shouted through a loudspeaker: "Stop the boat for inspection! Where did you come from? I have never seen your vessel before!"

Relying on his extraordinary underwater positioning ability, even if there is an error of several nautical miles during the search, he can gradually narrow down the range and lock onto the target