Chapter 404: Been Targeted

The weather was fine today, the sunshine was good, the view at sea was much better than on land; with a glance you could see far into the distance, and if it weren't for the uninhabited island blocking the view, we wouldn't have noticed something so close.

Lao Fu Tou asked, "Is that our fishing boat?"

Wu An shook his head.

The flag flying on that fishing boat was not the five-star red flag.

Lao Fu Tou said, "Oh, that's fine."

"They're just fishermen."

"We're not working, so they usually won't give us trouble."

Wu An remained silent; he also knew Lao Fu Tou was speaking optimistically.

However.

Being that close

A Qing pointed at the big fish fleeing ahead and said, "Lao Fu, that fish is done; its speed has obviously slowed."

"If we chase a bit longer, I'm sure I can hook it."

"Just a moment ago we were off by a little."

He pulled the grappling hook back and gave it a shake in his hand.

Lao Fu Tou nodded.

The fishing boat continued forward.

The big fish seemed to sense danger, suddenly turned, and dashed sideways toward an uninhabited island.

The fishing boat couldn't turn the rudder quickly enough.

A Qing was frantic, cursing that the big fish was really a damn thief!

Lao Fu Tou comforted, "Don't worry, it can't get away."

Wu An was staring at the opposite fishing boat.

What he worried about didn't happen.

The opposite fishing boat seemed not to have noticed them and made no move.

That's fine.

They'd catch the fish and leave, each minding their own business.

As the fishing boat neared the big fish, Wu An stopped paying special attention to that boat, and A Qing tried throwing the grappling hook several more times, each attempt falling just short.

Wu An saw that his arm was sore and said, "Let me try."

A Qing handed him the grappling hook.

Wu An took the grappling hook, noticed it could be imbued with Luck Value, didn't bother checking whether it would help, and directly added a few points of Luck Value.

"Whoosh."

"Go!"

He threw it with force.

The grappling hook flew out.

It snagged perfectly on the float of the Adhesive Net; the net was already a mess, he gave it a tug and felt the hook hold fast— the grappling hook must have caught the net.

Wu An smiled.

A Qing was even more delighted, jumping and shouting, "Got it!"

"Got it!"

"The big fish can't escape."

"Brother, you're awesome!"

Mei Wu quickly tied the rope to the Winch; this way, unless the big fish snapped the rope, it absolutely couldn't get away.

At this moment, the big fish was spent.

After dragging the net through the sea for so long, it was utterly exhausted; under A Qing's pull, its momentum was canceled, and it could only be helplessly drawn toward the boat.

The Winch operated.

The grappling hook was steadily retrieved.

For this fish, they had pursued it desperately for a long time, taking great risks; it was worth the chase, and they finally landed the big fish.

Mei Wu was also very happy.

Lao Fu Tou immediately turned the rudder, preparing to leave, and said solemnly, "Trouble's coming."

"That fishing boat moved."

"From the rudder's direction, it's heading straight for us."

Wu An's face changed; he was about to grab binoculars to look, but realized he didn't need them—the view was clear enough, indicating the fishing boat wasn't far away.

While turning the rudder, Lao Fu Tou stared at the opposite fishing boat with an eagle's gaze and said, "That boat seems a bit odd."

"Its draft is shallow, so it isn't carrying much weight."

"We've got half a boat's catch; if we really tried to run, we'd definitely be slower."

Mainly.

Now they've fallen behind; the other boat has already surged forward while they still need to turn. Since the two boats weren't far apart to begin with, he calculated that the situation looked grim— they'd likely be caught before they could clear the midline.

A Qing grimaced and asked, "They're coming our way?"

"What do they want?"

"Or do they still want to mess with us?"

Lao Fu Tou said, "After all, we've already agreed on the midline…"

Mei Wu snorted coldly, "What nonsense midline— it doesn't even exist."

They don't even bother to check what era it is now; this is also our turf, so there's no need to fear them.

Wu An said: "I see the opposing fishing boat isn't big either; it's about even with us."

If we really get into a fight, it's uncertain who would win or lose.

A Qing, first get the satellite phone.

If the opposing fishing boat really causes trouble, just call the police.

A Qing immediately turned around and ran back to the cabin to get the phone.

Mei Wu went to watch the winch operation; the big fish was still being pulled in, and it could be hauled up shortly.

Lao Fu Tou shouted: "A An, the binoculars."

Wu An handed the binoculars to Lao Fu Tou.

Lao Fu Tou took a look and said: "The people on the opposing fishing boat are signaling with flags, telling us to stop the ship."

Wu An's face darkened: "Lao Fu, I'll take over steering."

You go signal with flags.

Also tell them to get lost.

Lao Fu Tou asked: "So, are we stopping or not?"

Wu An snorted coldly: "Treat them like a fart."

Lao Fu Tou laughed.

By this point, they weren't just representing themselves; if the other side told them to stop and they actually stopped, they'd be utter cowards, losing face.

Mei Wu said: "Then the other side will surely treat our words as a fart."

Wu An said: "Courtesy before force."

Lao Fu Tou went to signal with flags.

The opposing fishing boat didn't reduce speed; it still came straight at them.

The rudder turn was completed.

Wu An hurriedly increased the boat speed; from a high view, the fishing boat traced a semicircle, the winch operation hauled the big fish up.

A Qing shouted: "It's a tuna!"

Mei Wu, somewhat excited, asked: "What kind of tuna is this? It's too big!"

Could it be a bluefin tuna?

He and A Qing together aren't as big as this tuna; without the winch pulling, they might not be able to drag it.

Lao Fu Tou shook his head: "Not bluefin, but yellowfin tuna."

This one probably weighs three or four hundred catties!

It's considered a large specimen among yellowfin tuna.

A Qing said: "It would be great if it were bluefin."

Mei Wu nodded, also feeling a bit disappointed.

Lao Fu Tou said: "Not bad either."

At this size, it could easily sell for tens of thousands of yuan.

It's not in vain that we've chased it for so long.

All right, no more nonsense—come help me, let's quickly process this yellowfin.

Bring the tools.

Lao Fu Tou alone really couldn't handle it; this yellowfin tuna is truly huge—even veteran fishermen who've worked this long have rarely seen such a large yellowfin tuna.

Moreover, for such a small fishing boat to catch something this big is unheard of.

Just as Lao Fu Tou and the others had finished processing the yellowfin tuna, Wu An said: "We can't shake off the opposing fishing boat."

Lao Fu Tou hesitated a moment and said: "Why don't we stop the boat and negotiate with them?"

Wu An passed the binoculars over.

Lao Fu Tou took the binoculars and looked at the opposing fishing boat.

Upon looking, his face turned extremely grim.

At this moment.

The opposing fishing boat was already close enough that the naked eye could see its people; with binoculars it was clearer, and one person on the opposing boat saw them using binoculars and made a slicing gesture across his throat.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: if they don't stop the boat, the other side will try to kill them.

Has the opposing fishing boat gone mad? What huge grudge could there be?

Lao Fu Tou put down the binoculars and said: "Could it be that the other side discovered we caught a big yellowfin tuna and wants to steal it?"

Wu An shook his head: "I don't think so."

When the opposing fishing boat moved, the big fish hadn't been hauled up yet.

I feel the other side is coming straight for us.