Chapter 8: The Combination of Grace and Punishment

The harvest weight is not substantial, but it consists of valuable fish, and the sizes are also quite good

Having spoken, he suddenly raised his right hand, which had been resting behind his back, and with a swift motion, threw a dead fish towards Long Wu.

The two women on the boat also looked anxiously at the situation in the water. When Long Wu had just left and was finally pulling in the net, they could clearly see the speed at which Long Wu was swimming underwater

Long Wu instinctively caught it, but was momentarily at a loss for a response

Gu Kun thought for a moment; this time the sea voyage would be long, and he had to ensure that Long Wu was completely convinced.

Therefore, these fish are estimated to be worth around 3,000 dirhams, and they would be even more expensive if sold to northern non-origin countries

Stonefish can be sold for 40 per pound in their place of origin, while large fish are even more expensive, with green fish priced at 60 per pound

It turned out that what he threw over was a stone fish weighing more than 3 jin, which had been bitten to death, leaving only half of its remains.

Alright. Chen Li respectfully took over the helm

Long Wu replied straightforwardly: "Among the crew in the village, I am the fastest swimmer. If I can't catch it, then no one can. Moreover, on what basis do you assert that there are tuna? It is impossible to hear fish with such precision."

Gu Kun: "It seems you have forgotten, I told you before, I heard there was a tuna, where is the tuna now? You were underwater, at the final moment of pulling the net, did you really not notice a big fish slip away?"

Gu Kun took the opportunity to criticize: "You clearly do not understand the habits of various fish and shrimp well enough. Under normal circumstances, how could there be such a large school of stonefish? When I heard about it, I felt something was off; it was obvious that they were being surrounded and chased by large predators, which is why they clustered so tightly together, making it easy for us to catch them all in one net"

Gu Kun pointed at the dead fish and said, "Take a look at this bite mark yourself. Don't tell me you've been at sea for ten years and still can't recognize the bite imprint of a tuna."

He is also a straightforward person. After being convinced by Gu Kun's strength, he had no choice but to admit defeat: "Captain, I was not humble enough just now. I have been at sea for ten years and have truly never encountered someone as perceptive as you. Today, I am completely convinced. Please forgive me. I will definitely work twice as hard."

This satisfied the question? The voice of Gu Kun sounded beside me, as it turned out he had finished inspecting the catch and walked over with his right hand behind his back

Gu Kun said proudly: "Of course I am confident, because I can tell that the target is an object weighing around 100 pounds, and its speed exceeds 40 knots. When these two indicators of size and speed are combined, it can only be a tuna."

Gu Kun observed while directing Chen Li to steer the boat, and then controlled the winch of the trawl net

A few seconds later, everyone rushed into the cockpit

Long Wu couldn't help but feel that the boss was somewhat harsh: "Isn't this good enough?"

Chen Li: "How can the accounts be calculated like this! The ship doesn't cost anything, and the diesel supply and maintenance don't cost anything either"

It is a small group of stonefish, weighing 58 pounds. Additionally, there are three green fish and a pile of miscellaneous fish. The captain said that the miscellaneous fish will be cooked and eaten tonight

Saying this, he threw the frog's webbed foot to the other party

However, there is only a single boat here with Gu Kun, and the cross-sectional area of the trawl deployed underwater is not large enough

Perhaps some may wonder: Gu Kun clearly possesses extraordinary underwater hearing, yet he has not even entered the water; how is it possible for him to discover fish schools that others cannot?

Long Wu suddenly felt a burning sensation on his face

Long Wu could not help but feel envious: "The captain's hearing is truly remarkable. This net is filled with valuable and precious fish? This catch is worth three months' salary for my wife and me?"

Long Wu climbed onto the deck, panting heavily and utterly exhausted. After all, the continuous high-intensity swimming and diving for over ten minutes had taken a significant toll on his physical stamina

Gu Kun could see clearly as well. He silently calculated in his heart: "This guy's swimming ability is quite impressive; dragging the line with only flippers, he can still swim to 5 meters. Among normal sailors, this level of physical fitness is quite extraordinary"

After all, when dragging the rope, at least one hand cannot be used for swimming, and only foot fins can be worn, not hand fins

Upon reflection, Long Wu inevitably felt anger: "I took you for an honest person, but can you honestly say that with such precision in a fish finder, it can truly distinguish that finely? I have been running at sea for ten years, and this is simply impossible"

It turned out that Gu Kun was at the helm, navigating the ship while monitoring the fish finder, and he discovered a valuable school of fish

The captain's experience is exceedingly rich, and it combines theory with practice, resembling that of a university expert in marine biology.

Fish schools have been spotted, ready to get to work! It is estimated that a tuna is hunting a group of stonefish

At this time, having a good water-based towing system can significantly increase the harvest

Yes, Captain

Gu Pan tidied her hair and said, "Brother, what should I do?"

Similar to a player in a battle royale game, possessing such keen hearing that they can detect the sound of someone crawling through the grass from hundreds of meters away

Long Wu straightforwardly suggested: "You are the leader, or you can control the winch on the boat, and I will take care of the netting in the water."

Gu Kun swiftly assigned the tasks: "Sister Chen, you steer the boat; Little Sister, keep an eye on the fish finder. Long Wu, prepare the net; I will change and get into the water to pull the net."

In this way, Gu Kun does not necessarily have to go into the water; by listening to the sound receiver on the boat, he can similarly enhance the resolution by N times

Long Wu's momentum slightly faltered, and the visibility underwater was poor; anything beyond seven or eight meters was indistinct.

Long Wu, too lazy to wear a wetsuit, only brought his fins and dragged the tether, diving into the water in the direction pointed out by Gu Kun

Everyone who is knowledgeable understands that the task of setting nets in the water is naturally more laborious

This is also why catching tuna relies either on sea fishing or on encirclement. A single vessel dragging a net from one direction is almost incapable of capturing them

Gu Pan and Chen Li were on the verge of a falling out, and they hurriedly each tried to persuade the other

At that time, he indeed felt a large fish swiftly passing by through the water flow, but to insist that it was a tuna is somewhat far-fetched

Otherwise, the tuna, a fish that swims at an incredibly fast speed, can escape with just a change of direction, leaving only the slower fish to be caught in the net

Long Wu drank three taels of liquor in one go, wiped his mouth, and asked: "What did you catch?"

Gu Pan anxiously said, "Brother, you are not usually this harsh. Long Wu has already been working very hard."

Since you have acknowledged your mistake, I will not hold it against you. I have just one thing to say: on my ship, there must be strict adherence to orders. From this point on, you will do whatever I instruct you to do.

Long Wu: "Hahaha, if you insist on saying it this way, I have no choice; after all, words alone are not enough to prove anything. I see that you are just upset because I advised you not to do business in such a poor place as the mainland, and you are nitpicking."

Chen Li quickly took a bottle of cheap high-proof liquor for her husband, which could be considered a way to dispel the damp chill and replenish some warmth

Moreover, the total cost of sending a 200-ton fishing vessel out to sea is only 600 riyals per day. If one haul brings in 3,000 riyals, what more could one possibly want?

So he changed his tone: "Alright, I will give you one chance. After all, there are plenty of opportunities to go to sea this time."

After more than ten minutes of encirclement operations, with a gradual ambush and a swift net collection, everyone finally worked together to haul in a good catch.

Generally speaking, if it is a double-boat trawling operation, there is no need for anyone to enter the water to pull the net. This is because the two boats can each pull one end of the trawl net, splitting into two routes to encircle the fish school.

Gu Kun knew that Long Wu's speed was insufficient, so he reminded him: "I have already mentioned the tuna, you are too slow and not agile enough"

This must begin with the principle of sonar, which is essentially a hydroacoustic wave-to-electricity converter. The sonar operators in submarines also need to have very strong hearing in order to detect the subtle characteristics in the returned sounds

Gu Kun gently patted his younger sister with his left hand, signaling her to remain calm: "I am not being harsh; however, I cannot allow others to take advantage of my youth and question my orders. The sea is ever-changing, and it is essential to enforce rules. If the captain lacks authority, how can he accomplish great things"

Long Wu focused his gaze and had to admit that the captain's eyesight was indeed sharp, for looking at the stonefish, it was clear that it had been half-eaten by a tuna

While the two of them were drinking to ward off the cold, the Gu family siblings had already counted their catch, so Chen Li was able to respond directly

Long Wu also recognized that his wife's words were reasonable, yet he could not help but feel proud: "Regardless of everything, the catch from this net is quite impressive. The Qingyi can be considered a rather agile fish, and I can manage to scoop them all into the net. With this skill alone, we shall see whether the captain is willing to offer us a raise once our contract is up."