Chapter 5, Southern Country Charm

When the younger sister saw him, she was as happy as ever: "Brother, you have finally returned. The New Year is approaching, and I have been so worried about you."

Throughout the entire process, Gu Kun was very adept, successfully disguising himself as a fisherman who genuinely knew nothing and had merely accidentally dragged in a large cargo.

Behind the archway, several restaurants serving Fujian cuisine can be seen, and the aroma is coming from there

Ironically, those diners actually enjoyed this approach, and after being doused with some spice, they felt more at ease.

Gu Kun secretly shook his head, thinking to himself, could it be that the diners here are all masochists? He couldn't help but recall those pathetic otaku who were scolded at Japanese voice actor concerts, feeling a wave of disgust.

However, the two tables of guests next door were displeased

The young lady smiled sincerely: "I find it quite affordable, I will come again next time."

I will find you the money later, you owe a total of 82 coins

Those who owe money are the ones in charge

For vessels under 12 meters, please pay the berthing fee! The total is 150 units, allowing for a stay of 72 hours

Little did anyone know that the girl appeared timid like a quail in front of Gu Kun, but once she turned around, she became bold and assertive

After receiving the money, Gu Kun did not dare to deposit it in the bank. He directly took the money bag, returned the rental car, and boarded the ship to set sail back to Lanfang Island

Leaving Xichun Garden, Gu Kun strolled into a nearby LEE brand specialty store

Since acquiring the underwater vision goggles and the physique of a superman, Gu Kun has been particularly prone to hunger. After eating seafood on the ship for a week, the moment he caught a whiff of stewed meat, he found himself unable to move.

Gu Kun deliberately spoke in a slightly Fujian accent, with a somewhat imprecise Mandarin, and said: "One large portion of curry beef brisket, one clay pot stewed chicken, one large bowl of fried rice noodles, and three baskets of steamed dumplings"

After much haggling, by evening, nearly all the fish on the boat had been sold

There is a group of cat statues at the dock. The name "Kuching" is a transliteration from Malay, and its literal meaning is "cat." Therefore, throughout the city, at the docks and entrances of Chinatown, there are cat statues and illustrations.

In many countries of the South Seas, there exists a durian plantation, which is essentially equivalent to an ancient noble title

Most of the items were purchased by him last night, including several sets of new clothes, daily necessities, as well as dozens of pounds of meat, imported cream cheese, and various canned goods

For instance, if there is no cash available, one could ask the other party to find someone who deals in dead fish, and use a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the dead fish to offset the payment.

Gu Kun thought to himself: "It would be better to have a good meal before buying clothes. If I dress well and then indulge in a feast, it would be quite embarrassing."

The yellowfin tuna and the cobia, both weigh 60 pounds, how about that

He is very generous to any woman with whom he has had a fleeting romantic encounter. He will never let a woman be financially strained, and he will do his utmost to ensure her safety. If she encounters trouble, he will step in to take responsibility.

This large white cat was built in 1988 to commemorate the Huama branch.

The portion sizes of the dishes are larger than expected, with the curry beef brisket pot weighing approximately three to four pounds, and the clay pot chicken also being a whole chicken weighing several pounds.

To be a big shot, one must have the demeanor of a big shot

The commotion naturally provoked a fierce counterattack from the girl.

Those virtuous young women are too young and too innocent. They have no idea what it means to live with someone like him

This is not a moral issue; sailors around the world behave this way. Who among them, when ashore, does not indulge in some entertainment, such as singing a few songs, getting a haircut, or engaging in other leisure activities

Gu Kun, oblivious to his surroundings, consumed a pot of curry beef weighing three to four jin and an entire clay pot chicken, leaving not a single piece of the fried rice noodles that served as the staple food

Having sent away the patrol team, Gu Kun steered his small boat safely into the fishing port dock by the Sarawak River

Of course. Gu Kun was also quite straightforward.

"Well... come again next time." The girl wanted to pursue but did not dare to, so she took out a business card from her family's restaurant and forcefully handed it to Gu Kun, "Our restaurant offers delivery, just call this number, and we deliver all over the city"

The frugal wisdom of the working people is boundless. During the New Year, there are fewer fishing boats and more fish vendors, creating a seller's market

So he is a young man who runs by the sea, no wonder he is so strong

However, this time he wanted to be more low-key, the less attention he attracted the better, so he readily gave cash

Gu Kun found it difficult to refuse the warm invitation and pretended to accept the business card

He glanced at the signs of several shops and unhesitatingly chose "Xichun Garden"—this is the best Hokkien cuisine in Kuching

After a negotiation that was inconvenient to elaborate on, a deal was reached at the price of 60,000 ringgit

On the return trip, we caught seven to eight hundred jin of valuable high-quality fish such as the Su Mei, which were sold for 13,000 ling.

Other guests continued to jeer: "Xiao Lin, why haven't we heard when your family started lowering their standards to do takeout."

The Chinese community in Malaysia is predominantly Hokkien, comprising about 80%, with an additional 10-20% being Teochew and Hakka people

After a three-hour boat journey, we arrived home safely

As soon as the ship docked securely, a wharf attendant immediately came over to collect the fees

Moreover, only the durian certificate is valid, while the civet coffee certificate is not valid. Furthermore, durians cannot be grown just anywhere; if one falsely reports a durian plantation using substandard land, it constitutes a crime

After purchasing the equipment, Gu Kun rented a van, parked it near the dock, and then returned to the fishing boat to sleep for the night

Additionally, there were over 3 tons of fresh mixed fish, which were sold at 7,000 taels at a rate of 1 tael per pound

Is your family this affordable? Gu Kun felt a bit embarrassed

Little brother, I specialize in buying lobsters. I will take all of these at 50 each, be quick about it

Secondly, it is because those who travel long distances and consider the world their home, often spending months at sea, cannot possibly have a stable partner

Gu Pan, holding a large piece of imported cheese, sniffed it enthusiastically several times: "How much did we harvest in total? You haven't answered me yet."

In his previous life, he was rather casual with women

The young lady shyly placed her order, and soon the dishes arrived. The soup dishes from Hujian are all simmered over a low flame, quite similar to the snacks from Shaxian

The table to the left of Gu Kun has a relatively good temperament, merely whispering complaints about Gu Kun's disheveled attire and pretentiously pinching their nose in a feigned display of disgust

If one does not consider the appearance, he indeed resembles those Latin characters from Hollywood movies.

He does not want to leave a record of his hotel stay in Kuching for these few days, and someone needs to keep an eye on the fishing boat when it docks

Kuching is a typical ethnically segregated city, with the Sarawak River separating the southern and northern parts. The southern part is predominantly inhabited by Chinese, while the northern part is primarily occupied by Malays, with commercial streets lining both sides of the river

Firstly, he is in a perilous situation where he could die at any moment, so he does not wish to have a wife to worry about, nor does he want to endanger another person. If any woman were to marry him in a past life, she would undoubtedly be targeted by his enemies, which is not worth it.

After collecting the money, Gu Kun left the dock and strolled into the city, preparing to buy a set of formal clothing for future business dealings

Having paid the berthing fee, he did not go to the wholesale market, but directly took out the lobsters, grouper, and yellowfin tuna in boxes and placed them at the bow of the boat. Within a few minutes, several fishmongers squeezed onto the pier.

Gu Kun took the opportunity to withdraw, feeling very satisfied with his handling of the situation

One leg propped up on the stool, with the hand holding the menu resting on the knee: "Have you finished your complaint? Am I not allowed to treat you? The owner is my mother!"

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After acquiring a respectable outfit, Gu Kun, drawing on his past experiences, prudently sought out a store selling equipment and spent 1,500 to procure a Gurkha knife for self-defense. As for the reason, he claimed it was for an expedition into the rainforest and for survival in the wild. This is completely legal in Malaysia

I can eat it all, I am tired of seafood, no need for an introduction

When he was a few hundred meters away from the destination, he parked the van by the roadside and then entered alone

At the table on the right, someone directly slammed the table and shouted: "Miss! Are you bullying us? Why is our beef brisket less than theirs? I want to complain to the owner!"

What would the gentleman like to eat

The other party inspected the fracture of the metal cable in person and confirmed that it was not cut but rather torn, thus they believed it.

However, Gu Kun also has principles; he will actively maintain distance from those very homely and traditional girls, refraining from causing them harm

Urban residents in Malaysia are not allowed to legally possess firearms; only a few wealthy rural landowners, who hold property certificates for durian plantations, are eligible to apply for "weapons necessary to protect their industries"

Curry beef brisket is a local dish, while the other several dishes are from Fujian cuisine

Gu Kun casually said: "Don't worry, I also bought a refrigerator, it's on the boat. In a moment, you can help me carry it in. It didn't cost much, including the refrigerator, it totaled over 2,000 ringgit. After dinner, I will go to Uncle Liu's house to repay the money."

Gu Pan was stunned upon seeing these things: "Are we going to make a fortune on this trip at sea? Why spend money like this? Buying so much meat and cream all at once, we won't be able to eat it before it spoils."

Gu Pan was so surprised that she opened her mouth wide. After more than ten seconds, she suddenly hugged her brother tightly and began to jump around wildly in circles, exclaiming: "Brother, we have struck it rich! You are so lucky! I told you, how could a good person like you have bad luck! By the way, why aren't you excited at all?"

In fact, Gu Kun hopes to legally possess a firearm, but the laws regarding this in Malaysia are quite strict, and given his current status, he is still far from being qualified.

Both parties exchanged money for goods hand in hand, leaving no transaction records behind

"Am I not doing well? When I wasn't here, nothing happened, right?" Gu Kun domineeringly pushed Gu Pan aside and then placed a large bag of purchased supplies on the table

Gu Kun instinctively reported a number: "Indeed, it was a bountiful harvest, a total of 40,000 sold"

If it were according to Gu Kun's usual style, he would definitely resort to some tricks

As Gu Kun strolled along the southern bank for just a few dozen meters, he caught whiffs of a fragrant aroma

After introducing herself, she couldn't help but inquire about Gu Kun's situation

Gu Kun plans to wait until he becomes a tycoon in the future before purchasing suitable land to cultivate Musang King durians. Even if he does not aim to profit from the durians, at least it will provide him with more convenience

Lobster, yellowfin, shellfish, grouper, and snapper together amount to 8000 riyals

He has looked at the menu, and the meat dishes are no more than 20 ringgit. The beef and lamb from the Nanyang region need to be imported, making them relatively expensive; one kilogram of beef can be exchanged for seven to eight kilograms of mixed fish. Therefore, this portion size in a restaurant in the city center of Kuching is unlikely to be very profitable

The next day, before dawn, he got up and, taking advantage of the darkness, transferred one of the items to the van. Then, following the memories of his past life, he drove to a nearby second-hand goods trading venue that was difficult to specify.

All the gains were exchanged for a profit of 28,000, equivalent to the income of the first five months before the rebirth

What surprised Gu Kun the most was that the purchase prices of all high-end seafood had increased. Upon reflection, he realized that it was due to the New Year; usually, this shipment would sell for a maximum of 24,000.

Can you finish all this? The oyster omelette and fish balls here are both extremely famous... The waitress also switched back to Chinese, kindly reminding us

I am the kind of rough person who feels at home everywhere, and I have nothing much to say. Gu Kun wiped his mouth, took out a one hundred ringgit note to settle the bill, and turned to leave

The young woman looked on in amazement and, in a chatty manner, struck up a conversation, mentioning that she was still in high school. As the New Year approached, many of the staff in the store had taken leave early, so her parents allowed her to come and help out.

The weather in Malaysia is too hot, and no one wears suits or leather jackets. Therefore, denim and stiff linen shirts are the most popular. Gu Kun spent 700 ringgit to completely transform himself from head to toe into the most stylish outfit in the store, including sunglasses and a hat.

Looking up, there was a Han-style archway by the roadside, along with a large white cat statue; it turned out that I had arrived at Chinatown

Although Gu Kun was dressed in rags, he had a tall and well-proportioned physique. As soon as he entered and took his seat, a beautiful waitress rushed over to attend to him eagerly

"No need to look for it, you have increased the amount for me, consider it a tip." Gu Kun did not turn his head back