The Fish I Catch Can Level Up-Chapter 190: Dating? Then Grandkids Aren't Far Off, Right?
A whole two boxes of large yellow croaker! With businesses hyping them up over the years, the large yellow croaker's status at the New Year undoubtedly surpassed all other seafood.
Today was the fourteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, right on the holiday season's edge. For the next while, these bosses would basically either be at dinner parties or heading to one.
Fish, representing the blessing of "surplus year after year," was essential. Being able to easily buy fresh, large yellow croakers undoubtedly made the bosses in the group very happy.
When Chu Mingcheng arrived at Wenzhou pier, he found a large group of successful-looking people already gathered. It wasn't the usual time for fishing boats to return—clearly, they were all waiting for him.
Chu Mingcheng had sensed their enthusiasm in the group chat and felt pleased with his foresight in setting aside the yellow croakers he was gifting beforehand. Otherwise, there probably wouldn't have been a single one left.
However, he'd only picked out four jin-class large yellow croakers to give Chen Yang and Zhang Wei, and two nice-looking five-liang ones to take home with the three-jin red-spotted grouper for his parents to try that night.
Therefore, he still had one hundred thirteen jin of large yellow croaker left, so every customer could buy some.
As soon as he docked and walked out of the cockpit, the customers who'd been watching his every move immediately swarmed over.
"Boss Chu, still as handsome as ever! If you didn't have a girlfriend, I'd want to introduce my daughter to you."
"You want to introduce your daughter? Or yourself?"
"Never thought you were that type! We're just after Boss Chu's fish, but you're after the man and the fish."
Chu Mingcheng's mouth twitched. These old rogues.
Their usual risqué talk in the group chat was enough to make a young guy like him blush. He usually didn't dare chat idly in the group, afraid of being ganged up on.
He hadn't expected that even coming in person to sell fish wouldn't spare him the teasing.
Forget it—he'd bring Zhang Wei along starting tomorrow. He was most familiar with handling this kind of situation.
"Everyone, let's buy the fish first. I've been driving the boat all the way from Xiamen and haven't even been home yet!"
Hearing Chu Mingcheng say this, the customers didn't delay further. One by one, they bought the amounts of yellow croaker they'd agreed upon.
Over thirty customers were here, some brought by other customers. All the Wenzhou customers were present now.
Over a hundred jin of fish wasn't enough to go around, so Chu Mingcheng had them discuss it in advance so everyone could get some.
Customers from other provinces actually wanted some too, but he was in a hurry to get home this time, so he could only arrange shipments next time when he had more free time.
After all, he'd be making sea trips at least every two days from now on, so no rush.
Chu Mingcheng checked today's prices and found a slight increase of ten yuan. He didn't mind—he just sold them at the previous premium price to these regular customers.
These customers were willing to buy from him long-term, mainly because his fish were fresh and chemical-free. And never subpar.
If the price was cheaper, that was even better. If not, it didn't matter to them.
Seafood bought from trawlers and fishing boats wasn't treated with chemicals. But when buying from seafood markets, businesses often soak fish in chemicals to slow decay, considering storage time.
They bought fish from Chu Mingcheng occasionally for their own families, but mostly for business dinners and client entertainment.
The 3-5 liang size, totaling twenty-three jin and eight liang, at three hundred fifty per jin, sold for eight thousand eight hundred thirty yuan.
The 5-7 liang size jumped directly to six hundred fifty. This was the largest quantity—thirty-seven jin and five liang—selling for over twenty-four thousand three hundred.
The 7-9 liang size was eight hundred per jin. Thirteen jin and two liang here, selling for ten thousand five hundred.
Nine liang to one jin was another category, priced at eleven hundred. Only seven jin and eight liang here, selling for slightly over eight thousand five hundred.
The remaining jin-class and above were thirty jin and seven liang. Price increased by three hundred for every two liang.
Excluding the two-and-a-half-jin one, the remaining large yellow croakers sold for forty-five thousand.
The two-and-a-half-jin one's unit price reached twenty-nine hundred, the price of a three-jin one before. This one alone sold for seven thousand two hundred fifty yuan, about a thousand more than half a month ago.
After selling all the large yellow croakers, total income was slightly over one hundred four thousand yuan—about what he'd guessed.
The nearly thirty thousand in fuel costs from Xiamen was instantly covered, with an extra seventy-five thousand.
The decision to drive the boat back to fish for large yellow croakers was indeed correct.
After selling fish and saying goodbye to customers, Chu Mingcheng started the fishing boat and headed home.
On the way, he calculated his savings. Now over one million seventy thousand yuan, and he'd already received the fifty thousand reward.
He'd paid a 20% deposit for the boat and still needed to pay over five million four hundred thousand. He personally needed to pay over two million seven hundred thousand.
So there was still a gap of over one million six hundred thousand.
However, after buying the boat, he'd need refueling and other expenses, so he had to prepare at least another hundred thousand.
Therefore, he still had to earn at least one million seven hundred fifty thousand.
Whether next year's pressure would be heavy depended on the last half month before the New Year.
However, one night of large yellow croaker fishing had earned him a hundred thousand. He was still very confident he could complete most of it.
He just didn't know if Chen Yang and Zhang Wei were free. He could take them along, buy the large yellow croakers from them, then sell them for profit.
While driving, Chu Mingcheng called Zhang Wei and asked him to drive to Yanmen Island to help move his luggage.
Fish, luggage, and a litter of cats—he couldn't handle it all alone.
Calling him over was also convenient for giving him the fish directly, saving a special trip.
Chen Yang and Zhang Wei were both surprised. They hadn't expected Chu Mingcheng to return so quietly.
It was already past four. They simply closed the shop and drove directly to Yanmen Island.
But by the time they arrived, Chu Mingcheng had already reached the pier.
Zhang Wei immediately jumped onto the boat. "I say, you brat, how come you came back so quietly? You didn't even call us in advance for pickup. Turns out you came back by boat!"
"Coming back by boat is of course for this!" Chu Mingcheng handed large yellow croakers to each of them. "There's still half a month until New Year. I can take this opportunity to make serious money."
"Damn, large yellow croaker?" The two were surprised seeing the golden fish in the bags.
Chen Yang directly handed the fish back. "These two must be worth over two thousand, right? Are you going broke?"
Zhang Wei also handed his bag back. "You still owe a lot on your boat, right? You should sell these expensive yellow croakers!"
"You guys take them. I just sold a hundred thousand yuan worth of large yellow croakers at Wenzhou pier half an hour ago. I don't need these few."
Chu Mingcheng showed a smile.
"Damn!" Chen Yang and Zhang Wei immediately gave him the middle finger.
This humble brag was just too much!
Then Zhang Wei reacted with great joy, "Since you're back by boat, can I go large yellow croaker fishing with you?"
Chu Mingcheng nodded. "Of course. Yang, if you have someone to watch the shop, you can come too! Large yellow croaker prices are soaring now—perfect time to make extra money."
Chen Yang thought for a moment. "Let Wei go with you first. My shop's also in the final stages. I'll probably have a holiday in three or four days. We can go fishing together then."
"Alright, let's go ashore first. I have something to discuss with you guys!"
Afterward, the three moved all the luggage ashore and put it in the car. Chu Mingcheng locked the boat's cockpit, then asked Chen Yang to drive him home first.
Not to the county town, but to the old house here. He had to settle Mimi and her family first before going back.
At the same time, he told them about buying large yellow croakers.
He told them directly that he'd buy at 90% of market price, meaning he'd make ten thousand yuan from a hundred thousand yuan worth of fish.
Normal purchase price from fishmongers was basically around 70% of the market price, with about 10% fluctuation depending on the seafood.
Therefore, Chu Mingcheng's offered price was very favorable.
Zhang Wei and Chen Yang agreed without hesitation. They even said they'd help for free and not take money, but Chu Mingcheng refused.
It would be fine for a day or two, but they'd be going to sea at least seven or eight times. Income would probably be very high. How could he take advantage of his brothers?
He settled Mimi and her family, fed them cat food, then Chu Mingcheng took some clean clothes and fish and caught a ride to town.
When he returned to his house, he saw the door open and walked right in.
An Xiuwen was mopping the floor. When she sensed someone, she subconsciously looked up and found it was her son. She was stunned for a moment.
Chu Mingcheng saw his mom's dazed look, put down his things, and spread his arms. "Surprised? Unexpected!"
"You brat, why didn't you say anything before coming back?" An Xiuwen couldn't help but scold lightly after seeing her son's playful expression.
Then she put down the mop and quickly came forward to look her son up and down.
Seeing he was still as handsome as ever, and his body much stronger than before, she nodded with satisfaction.
"Not bad—your body is indeed much better than when you were sitting in an office."
"Of course." Chu Mingcheng smiled, then picked up the fish. "Mom, you decide what to do with these fish. I caught them on my way back. I sold a lot, and brought the rest back for you and Dad to try."
"How come there are so many large yellow croakers? Why did you bring these back? They're so expensive!"
"These are of poor quality and can't sell for high prices. The good quality ones I've already sold."
Hearing him say this, An Xiuwen finally nodded, took the fish and put them in the refrigerator, then quickly went to his room to lay out bedding.
It had been raining the past few days. At that time, she'd considered that her son would be back around now.
Afraid the weather wouldn't cooperate, she'd taken advantage of sunny weather a few days ago to wash and dry the quilts.
She hadn't expected them to be used today.
After laying out bedding, An Xiuwen suddenly thought of something important.
"By the way, son, how are you and Luoluo getting along in Xiamen?"
Chu Mingcheng was stunned. He realized he'd never mentioned his relationship with Jiang Luoluo to his parents.
"Luoluo and I are already dating. She's also told her parents about our relationship. We'll arrange a time, and I'll go visit them."
"You're dating?" An Xiuwen was overjoyed.
It would be such a pity if such a beautiful girl were taken by someone else. She'd arranged for her son to go to Xiamen with the intention of getting the early bird advantage.
Now that they were dating, wouldn't grandchildren be coming soon?
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Chapter 190: Dating? Then Grandkids Aren't Far Off, Right?
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