Chapter 168: First Sea Fishing Trip

At this moment, Duan Shen suddenly stood up, "Everyone, everyone knows that my family's Old Duan borrowed money from Ye Cheng to buy a boat and go out to sea; he's still out at sea now. He said the catch is decent, where does this Sea Dragon King retribution come from? If there were retribution, he certainly wouldn't catch any fish—it's all fake."

With that comment from Duan Shen, the waters were stirred up again in an instant.

The people in the room argued even more fiercely, with supporters and opponents each about half.

Chen Jinhai tried hard to convince everyone to forbid Ye Cheng from going to sea, but the opposition was also loud, so they couldn't reach a decision.

Ye Cheng looked at the situation and said, "Well, today Chen Jinhai's plot is basically useless."

He stepped onto a chair and spoke loudly, "Uncles and aunts, since ancient times, gathering from the sea is about luck; my luck has been good lately, and I have indeed made some money, but I have helped everyone in the village who was in difficulty as much as I could, which I consider repaying the village."

As for that nonsense about offending the Sea Dragon King bringing disaster to the village, believe it if you want; I have one principle: blocking someone's livelihood is like killing their parents, and I will definitely go out to sea to gather.

After saying that, Ye Cheng didn't even greet Chen Jinhai and walked straight away.

Once Ye Cheng left, seeing there was no more excitement, the others gradually dispersed, and the villagers' meeting came to nothing.

After coming out, Ye Guowei looked back with a little worry and said, "A Cheng, nothing will happen, right?"

Ye Cheng shook his head, "Big brother, don't worry about him; he can't come up with any tricks. I will definitely go gathering at sea—this is our family's path to rise, and no one can stop it."

Even if the Dragon King himself blocks the way, he'll have to make way for me!

It's not easy to have a system, and you're telling me not to go gathering at sea? How could that be possible?

For the villagers who had spoken up, Ye Cheng stood at the door and handed out cigarettes to each of them.

Zhang Guafu doesn't smoke either; Ye Cheng nodded at her and asked, "Have you scheduled the surgery time?"

When surgery was mentioned, Zhang Guafu's eyes filled with hope: "Yeah, I'll take Xiao Liang to the hospital tomorrow; it should be quick."

Alright, if you need any help, just let me know.

Today's villagers' meeting was actually quite dangerous; frankly, the Chen family's influence is somewhat large. If it weren't for Xiao Hu standing up with an iron pipe, those people might have come over and beaten him, then insist he had offended the Sea Dragon King, making it seem true.

Later, Zhang Guafu's commotion completely messed up and ruined the meeting.

However, it's also clear that many villagers still believe in the Chen family's elder, or rather, believe in the Dragon King.

Xiao Hu followed Ye Cheng back, saw him home, then left an iron pipe with Ye Cheng for self-defense before heading back.

Ye Cheng didn't plan to collect those fish traps tonight; he had only set one out during the day, with little catch, so he intends to go again tomorrow.

However, at 8 p. m., Zhao Zhiming suddenly called, saying there is a sea fishing activity organized by the association tomorrow and inviting him to join.

Ye Cheng readily agreed; he had always wanted to experience sea fishing, which is said to be quite different from shore fishing.

Shore fishing mainly targets fish among the rocks, whereas sea fishing covers a larger area and requires much deeper depths.

The types of fish also differ considerably.

However, Ye Cheng is worried about one thing: his system's fishing rod is basic, so trying to catch big deep-sea fish might be problematic—the rod isn't suitable.

But he did catch a 200-catty fish during his previous final, so it should be fine.

After a quiet night, Ye Cheng got up at around five the next morning, because today's sea outing is in Donghai Shi, and he needs to get there.

The first thing after getting up was to open the system.

Luck Value: 60+20

Points: 810

Savings: 88,000, loan (40,000)

Since he's going sea fishing today, Ye Cheng deliberately exchanged extra bait, and since he plans to bring Xiao Hu along, he needs double the bait.

At a little past six in the morning, Xiao Hu came over, yawning, and Ye Cheng urged him onto the motorcycle; as for breakfast, Ye Cheng planned to just grab something casual at a roadside breakfast stall.

With little traffic in the morning, they reached the city quickly; after finishing breakfast, Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu arrived at the dock around seven.

A yacht—yes, a yacht was docked at the pier.

However, this yacht isn't the luxurious party‑boat kind seen in modern movies; compared to a fishing boat, it simply places more emphasis on leisure.

No one had arrived yet, so the two could only wait on the dock.

"Brother, if we take this out to fish, can we earn back the cost?" Xiao Hu began to rack his limited brains.

"You think this is fishing? They're just out for fun; how much they catch doesn't matter. Once we have enough money, we'll also buy a boat, go out to sea to catch fish, earn more, then buy a yacht even more luxurious than this, invite a bunch of girls to drink champagne and party."

As Ye Cheng's words fell, a teasing voice came from behind: "Yo, who wants to drink champagne and throw a party?"

Without turning around, Ye Cheng knew it was Zhao Zhiming who had arrived.

But when he glanced back, he was instantly stunned.

Along with Zhao Zhiming came Cui Shuran—what does this mean? Is she setting up a trap to reconcile with me?

It seems unnecessary, though.

Cui Shuran glanced at him with her eyes, completely ignored him, and walked straight onto the boat.

Ye Cheng pointed at him and looked toward Zhao Zhiming, "How did this guy also come?"

Zhao Zhiming laughed and cursed, "Damn, if you're allowed to come, then they shouldn't be allowed!"

No, I'm not on bad terms with this guy; I just find him awkward.

Then don't look; besides, they didn't come for you.

"Is it for Xiao Hu then?" Ye Cheng teased.

Xiao Hu hesitated a moment, then replied, "He probably can't beat me."

Nonsense, who could beat you? Let's go, get on the boat, tough guy—remember to bring all your stuff.

The three of them picked up their things and boarded the boat.

The boat is quite large, with a lounge area in the middle, plus a bar stocked with drinks and alcohol.

There's also a simple kitchen, but it can only do basic heating.

Although it lacks leather sofas and bikini-clad beauties, one can tell this boat isn't cheap.

Ye Cheng gently poked Zhao Zhiming and asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhao, is this yours?"

Zhao Zhiming gave a self‑deprecating laugh, "Don't kid me—I only have a little money; I can't afford to play with this."

"Is that his stuff?" Ye Cheng glanced at Cui Shuran, who was tidying things over there.

"It's not his, but he can afford to play with it."

Zhao Zhiming's words made Ye Cheng press his lips hard. "Damn, being a villain is great — rich. Next time let me also dress as a villain; I promise I won't court death."

Looking at Ye Cheng's splendid face, Zhao Zhiming laughed, "What? Chickened out?"

"What's there to be scared about? I won the fishing against him." Ye Cheng said calmly.