Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Sought-After Shrimp
Looking at the several lobsters transferred to the oxygen tank of the fishing boat, the most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly the so-called 'god shrimp' caught at the end. When he got up from the sea, Xu Haibao still didn't forget to sprinkle a few drops of nameless pearl water on this reef area.
For Xu Haibao, every time he gets ingredients from the sea, he will also give back some benefits to the sea in moderation. With the lure of these nameless pearls, it is believed that this reef area will attract more lobsters to inhabit here.
Even if the villagers find out, they are likely to come here to lay shrimp pots. But even so, Xu Haibao feels that restoring the former reputation of Shrimp Island will also help enhance the reputation of Shrimp Island and attract more and more people to stop here.
What's more, the chances of catching lobsters with shrimp pots are not very high. On the other hand, Xu Haibao, who is good at diving and capture, will gain something whenever he wants to come over. This rocky area where lobsters live is a natural shrimp farm for him.
When Xu Haibao and his entourage returned to the wharf of the fishing village, looking at Xu Haibao and Chen Xingcheng who were carrying the shrimp ashore, many villagers said with surprise on their faces: "Wow, Baowa, your luck is too good, right?
"yes! I wanted to try my luck today, but I didn't expect to catch this shrimp by accident. ”
The villagers who knew the goods were very envious and said: "Baowa, you should be able to sell this god shrimp, right? This shrimp is not easy to raise, and it is more valuable to sell it alive." I heard from the fishermen in the town that someone caught such a big shrimp two years ago and sold it for five or six hundred thousand!"
"It shouldn't be so expensive, right? We don't have many shrimp here, but we should have them in the South China Sea!"
Regarding the valuation given by the villagers, Xu Haibao didn't think that this shrimp could be sold at such a high price. If someone really buys it at a high price, Xu Haibao will still sell it. After all, this shrimp has already appeared, and it is not easy to put it in the space to raise.
Unless there is an opportunity in the future, he will build an aquarium on Fulin Island or that uninhabited island, so that it is more convenient to breed this kind of lobster. If there is no suitable breeding area, this lobster can easily be raised to death.
Of course, with Xu Haibao, who has no nameless pearl water, he is not afraid to raise this splendid lobster to death in a short time. If he really finds a buyer who is willing to pay a high price, Xu Haibao can also guarantee that the live lobster will be handed over to the buyer.
Hearing that some villagers began to say that they were going to put shrimp pots on Shrimp Island, Xu Haibao didn't say much. After all, the shrimp island is not his, and the villagers want to go there to lay shrimp pots, which is also the freedom of the villagers. Whether you can catch it or not, that's another matter!
At least in Xu Haibao's opinion, there are not many lobsters gathered on Shrimp Island. Unless someone can dive into the reef below, as he did. Otherwise, if you want to catch lobsters that inhabit there, I'm afraid it's not so simple.
When he returned to his house, the third uncle, who came to see the shrimp, also said excitedly: "This kid's luck is really good, and I have nothing to say." You don't want to eat this shrimp steamed, do you? Why don't we go to town and sell it?"
"Third uncle, don't worry about having no buyers for good things! What's more, those fishermen in the town can't afford to pay a high price at all. This shrimp, I have asked Xingcheng to take a photo and send it to his father, so that he can help with the publicity and see if anyone is willing to buy it.
When they are sent back to the city the day after tomorrow, I believe there will be news. It shouldn't matter if you keep it in a fish box for two days. If no one buys it, then I'll keep it. If it really doesn't work, it's steamed, let's also taste what the shrimp tastes like!"
Hearing this, Xu Licheng also cried and laughed and said: "We can't afford to eat this shrimp! If someone knows the goods, this shrimp can be sold for at least ten or two hundred thousand." If you really steam it and eat it, you'll wait for your dad to clean it up!"
Scarcity is expensive!
For Xu Licheng, a fisherman, splendid lobsters are rare. But if you really want to eat it steamed, it is estimated that the taste will not be much better than ordinary lobster. On the other hand, selling it for money is the wisest choice.
Watching Xu Haibao throw the lobster into the fish box in the backyard, Xu Licheng was still very concerned and said: "Baowa, you must remember to watch it carefully, don't raise it to death." The oxygen machine is on, and the oxygen in the fish tank must be maintained, and this shrimp is not worth it when it dies!"
"Don't worry, third uncle, I know it in my heart! This shrimp will definitely not die!"
This big plastic fish box bought from the town, when he bought it earlier, Xu Licheng also complained that Xu Haibao spent money indiscriminately. But now I feel that this nephew is quite prescient, and it is convenient to raise fish and shrimp with this fish box.
If it is equipped with an oxygen machine, the fish and shrimp raised in it can also survive for a period of time. But Xu Licheng is still a little curious, the grouper that Xu Haibao kept in the fish box earlier is still alive and well.
In this case, although it is somewhat unreasonable, Xu Licheng didn't say much. After all, when Xu Haibao is not at home, he will often give oxygen to the fish box. Or maybe it's the abundance of oxygen that has kept the grouper alive until now.
But in fact, the seawater in the fish tank, although it is replaced from time to time. But the real reason why the fish has survived until now is that Xu Haibao adds nameless beads from time to time. With the moisture of spiritual water, the fish and shrimp raised in it naturally do not have to worry about not surviving.
The two lobsters you just caught are washed directly and put on the steamer. Looking at the two lobsters freshly out of the pot, everyone had a good time at noon. It's just that in Liu Chenglin's opinion, in order to entertain them, Xu Haibao really spent a lot of money.
After all, the wild grouper eaten last night and the wild lobster steamed at noon are not low when they are sold in the market. If it were other villagers, it was estimated that they would be reluctant to entertain guests with such expensive seafood.
After lunch, Xu Haibao and his entourage continued their trip to the island. And this time, the uninhabited island that everyone went to was Washan Island, which had been deserted. As for the valuable shrimp, Xu Haibao was also relieved to throw it in the fish box.
It's just that, compared to Xu Haibao's reassurance, the third aunt chose to stay home and guard the shrimp for Xu Haibao. Thinking that the shrimp could be sold for more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan, the third aunt was also afraid that something would go wrong with the shrimp.
When Xu Haibao and his entourage arrived at Washan Island and began to wander around the island. received the pictures and videos sent by his son, and Chen Donghua also did his best to promote Xu Haibao and spread the news.
As a result, some interested buyers also called Chen Donghua one after another, asking about the situation of the lobster, and also giving the corresponding purchase price. For the inquiries of these buyers, Chen Donghua did not make decisions for Xu Haibao.
Regarding the price given by the buyer, Chen Donghua will also say in a timely manner: "Okay, I will tell you about this, and whether to sell or not depends on my friend's meaning." If someone outbids you, I'll let you know!"
In this case, many buyers who are interested in splendid lobsters have also begun to bid one after another. After receiving a call from Chen Donghua, Xu Haibao was also very surprised: "Now someone has bid 260,000?"
"Yes, after watching the photos and videos you took, a lot of people were very interested. Now the highest bidder is the owner of a provincial town specializing in ornamental fish. However, he said that the shrimp had to live!"
"Don't worry, this shrimp is guaranteed to live! Wait and talk, I'm not in a hurry anyway. If no one bids him higher, then it will not be too late to sell the shrimp to him. It's just this matter, so it's going to trouble Uncle Hua a lot!"
"What's the trouble with this! It's just a matter of making a few phone calls and receiving a few phone calls. Speaking of which, by borrowing the light of your shrimp, I got to know the owner of this business again!"
After ending the call with Chen Donghua, Xu Qingya, who was staying next to her and heard the previous conversation, also said with a surprised face: "Brother, can that shrimp be sold for 260,000 yuan?
"A boss who does ornamental fish business in a provincial town! People are willing to pay this price, which means that the shrimp is worth this price. At present, the ornamental fish market is hot, and this splendid lobster is also very popular, and when you meet a rich person who likes it, you are afraid that it can be sold at a higher price.
As far as I know, a few years ago, at an ornamental fish exhibition in Singapore, a red arowana was sold for a whopping $600,000. For those rich people who love to play with fish and shrimp, they are not short of money, but it is difficult to buy their favorite fish and shrimp!"
Perhaps for many ordinary people, spending hundreds of thousands or even millions to buy a fish or shrimp seems a bit of a loser. But there is an old saying that 'money is hard to buy favorite', and for rich people, as long as they like them, they are willing to pay a high price.
When he came back from Washan Island and had dinner, Chen Donghua called again, and the price of the splendid lobster was raised to 320,000 yuan. It can be seen that there are really many buyers who are not bad for money.
What Xu Haibao never expected was that at noon the next day, Chen Donghua called again, and the owner of the ornamental fish business in the provincial capital drove to Baohai in person, intending to see the splendid lobster with his own eyes.
If the lobster is still alive and in good condition, the other party is willing to bid 500,000 yuan to buy the lobster caught by Xu Haibao. In view of this situation, Xu Haibao originally decided to trade the next day, but was collectively opposed by everyone.
knew that Xu Haibao was to entertain them, so he chose to trade the next day. But for everyone, this kind of opportunity is rare. If they make the buyer angry, they will also feel embarrassed.
After all, a transaction involving 500,000 shrimps, how could such a good thing be delayed? In the end, everyone decided to end the trip ahead of schedule and accompany Xu Haibao to escort the lobster back to the city for trading!