Chapter 55: The Taste of Home
Whether it is Zhuang Haiyang or Concubine Li, they all grew up in a seaside fishing village. They are very skilled in picking mussels and plucking oysters, and when they arrive at the place where large mussels and oysters grow, the two of them start to get busy.
Compared to picking up mussels, prying oysters is undoubtedly more laborious. The former Concubine Li is in charge, and the latter is in charge of Zhuang Haiyang himself. Each carrying a small bucket and tools, began to look for good goods suitable for drying in the desert island reef.
When the bucket is full, pour it into the bag you brought. Even on this beach, mussels, conch shells, and oysters are common, and it can be exhausting to repeat the same work for a long time and stand in the sun.
Fortunately, Zhuang Haiyang often does this work, and when he came out, he specially prepared a cool white open with salt, and when he was tired, he took a sip and suddenly felt comfortable. Seeing that there were a lot of oysters that had been pried out, Zhuang Haiyang began to help Concubine Li pick up mussels.
From time to time, he asked, "How are you?"
"It's okay! I haven't done this work in a while, but I still think it's fun. There's a lot of shellfish here!"
"Well, it's too far from the mainland, and it's rarely visited, so there are a lot of mussels and oysters growing here. By the way, do you like to eat conch? Why don't you pick up some and go back, and let's cook it at noon?"
"Then you don't pick up the mussels?"
"I'll just do it! You've picked up a lot of them anyway, so you should have enough to make a few dry products. You also know that the dried mussels here will definitely be more expensive than ordinary dried mussels if they are sold on the market. ”
"That's right! If people see such a large field of mussels in our village, I am afraid that they will be picked up overnight!"
In Concubine Li's opinion, the mussels growing on this beach are not small. And most of the mussels she picked up before were picked up by large ones. The larger the mussels, the larger the dried mussels that are picked out and dried in the air.
The regions are different, but many of the marine species produced are similar. Concubine Li, who did not refuse Zhuang Haiyang's proposal, also happily carried the bucket and began to pick up the edible conch she saw earlier, planning to bring it back for lunch.
Even Concubine Li has eaten a lot of these conch plums, but since she and the fisherwoman are no longer at sea, there are really not many seafood that the grandparents and grandchildren can usually eat. It is a rare opportunity for Concubine Li to also want to taste the taste of the ocean in her memory.
Don't look at the many edible conch conch inhabited on this beach, it seems that you can pick it up by bending down. But Concubine Li knew that if these conches were picked up and transported back to the mainland, diners would eat them in seafood restaurants, and the price of a plate would not be cheap.
Seeing Concubine Li, who was concentrating on picking up snails, looking at several large bags of mussels and oysters, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "Princess, you pick up snails here first, and I will carry these bags back to the boat first." Don't go into the sea, you know?"
"yes, got it!"
Although Concubine Li also wanted to help, a bag of mussels and oysters is not light. Even if she was willing, she was afraid that Zhuang Haiyang would not allow it. If you know the outcome, why bother?
Carrying bags weighing hundreds of pounds each, Zhuang Haiyang walked briskly to the place where the fishing boat was moored. Throw it onto the fishing boat and return to carry another bag. This kind of work is already commonplace for Zhuang Haiyang.
After all the bags brought were filled and loaded onto the boat, Zhuang Haiyang, who came back, accompanied the interested Concubine Li to pick up some better quality conch. Even if you can't finish a meal, you can keep it in your own water tank for later use.
Looking at Concubine Li, who was sweating profusely, Zhuang Haiyang, who was picking up a bucket, also smiled and said, "Are you tired?"
"I'm not tired, I think it's so funny!"
"That's good! It's not too early, we're going back. We'll come back next time we have time!"
"Hmm!"
Concubine Li, who was very obedient, carried the same bucket and followed Zhuang Haiyang to the place where the boat was parked. At this time, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "You are responsible for carrying the bucket, I will carry you over!"
"Good!"
Concubine Li, who did not hesitate, happily agreed. Feeling embraced by Zhuang Haiyang again, Concubine Li also felt very down-to-earth. Even Zhuang Haiyang at this moment, the aura on his body was heavier than before.
Safely on the boat, Zhuang Haiyang climbed the side of the boat and turned over on the boat. After explaining that Concubine Li was seated, the fishing boat started to return home. At this time, Concubine Li also observed the fish kept in the water tank, and there did not seem to be many dead fish in it.
Using a net, the fish were picked out, and the fishing boat soon arrived at the fishing boat wharf on Nanshan Island. When he disembarked, Zhuang Haiyang handed over two buckets of conch to Concubine Li Zifei, who was responsible for carrying the mussels and oysters home.
Knowing that this kind of work really can't help herself, Concubine Li quickly proposed that she come to make lunch. In this regard, Zhuang Haiyang did not refuse. Finding something to do, Concubine Li also felt very happy, and began to get busy when she went home.
Zhuang Haiyang, on the other hand, had to go back and forth with the fishing boat and the old house, carrying bags of oysters and mussels home. Fortunately, such a weight-bearing work is really nothing to Zhuang Haiyang at this time, but it is also a kind of exercise.
Carrying everything back, seeing Concubine Li who was busy in the kitchen, Zhuang Haiyang, who went upstairs to take a shower and change clothes, also felt that there was a woman at home, and it really felt different. Thinking of this, Zhuang Haiyang was also slightly stunned.
Then he said: "This girl, I'm afraid you're tempted by me, right?"
Zhuang Haiyang, who realized this, quickly said: "Don't think about it! If you are amorous, it will be too embarrassing." Wouldn't it be nice to be like this now?
Even if there were some speculations in his heart, Zhuang Haiyang still didn't want to make these embarrassing words clear. If he thinks about it, what will Concubine Li think? He said that he wanted to be his sister-in-law, but he wanted to sleep with her!
After going downstairs, seeing Concubine Li who had already cooked the meal, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "The action is quite fast!"
"It's okay! Four dishes and one soup, is it enough to eat?"
"If that's not enough, let's eat more in the evening. Do you want to have some wine? I'm used to taking a lunch break at noon, so you can go back to your room to rest after dinner. You don't think you slept well last night, right?"
"It's okay! It's just right, a little unaccustomed. ”
"Take your time! After a long stay, you will get used to it. I'm not a full-time fisherman, and I have the final say on my job. After the lunch break, we will go out to sea to lay the crab pots. Tomorrow morning, let's go to the sea and go to town. ”
"Good!"
After carrying two bottles of beer from the refrigerator and pouring a glass for Concubine Li, Zhuang Haiyang continued: "Go to town tomorrow, and I'll buy you something." Life on the island is a bit boring, but the internet signal is pretty good.
When the time comes, I will buy you a mobile phone, the mobile phone you are using now, you have been using it for many years, right? In the future, don't be too wronged yourself, you are in the prime of your youth, and you should enjoy a delicate life like girls of the same age. Got it?"
"Good!"
Regarding the arrangement that Zhuang Haiyang said, Concubine Li did not refuse. In fact, the so-called smart phone she uses now is also second-hand goods that have been eliminated by others. When I got to the island, the signal was not very good.
It is indeed necessary to change to a mobile phone that can access the Internet at any time. Concubine Li, who has no relatives and no home, but has an extra 100,000 savings in Kari, also knows that for a while, she doesn't have to worry about money.
It's just that Concubine Li thinks that this subsidy given by the town. She didn't want to use it lightly if it wasn't necessary. Accept Zhuang Haiyang's gift, although a little embarrassed. But Concubine Li still felt that she couldn't refuse.
Coupled with the decision she made when she came, Concubine Li also felt that she owed Zhuang Haiyang a lot, and she didn't care about this mobile phone. If it really doesn't work, just treat it as a dowry given by Zhuang Haiyang in advance, then you won't feel embarrassed!