Chapter 126: Return to Jin Port
The fifth day of the first lunar month, the early morning of February 1st in the Gregorian calendar.

This day was the day that Liu Zhiye and Lao Hao from Tianjin Port had agreed upon again.

Before the early morning light fully illuminated the earth, Liu Zhiye was already driving fast on the road to Beitang Fishing Port.

There were few vehicles along the way, with only a few trucks traveling on the main road, which made the traffic situation relatively good.

After driving more than 100 kilometers, he successfully reached his destination in less than two hours.

Today was the important day he and Lao Hao had agreed to make a deal. This moment was undoubtedly what he had been looking forward to for a long time.

He firmly believed that this transaction would bring him another huge profit and also herald a further improvement in his financial situation.

Nowadays, more and more people rely on him, which is both a pressure and a driving force for him to keep moving forward. Therefore, when it comes to the demand for money and materials, of course, the more the better.

Although Liu Zhiye and Lao Hao have traded for many times, he always feels excited and nervous every time when facing a large amount of abundant seafood.

At this time, Hao Shun and his friends had not arrived yet. He was alone, lighting a cigarette and immersed in the beautiful winter scenery of the fishing port.

The early morning in the fishing port was still a little chilly, and the sea breeze with the salty smell of the sea water made him instantly feel the reality and vividness of life. Liu Zhiye took a deep breath of the fresh air, and his mood became relaxed.

Since the arrival of the winter solstice and the beginning of the coldest days of winter, a thin layer of ice began to form around the fishing boats near the Beitang Fishing Port.

Looking down from the air, it seems as if everything is frozen. Hundreds of seabirds are flying over the river. The banks of the Beitang estuary present a beautiful winter ecological scene, like a natural watercolor painting, which is intoxicating.

In the winter, most fishing boats in Beitang Fishing Port have quietly returned to the port. They no longer struggle to move forward in the rough sea to carry out the heavy fishing operations.

These heroic ships, like warriors guarding their homes, rest and recuperate quietly in the harbor, waiting for the arrival of spring, the melting of ice and snow, and setting sail again.

On the shore, some hardworking fishermen were repairing their beloved fishing boats, applying paint and trimming the worn-out sails expertly.

Their faces are filled with satisfaction and joy, as if they are celebrating the new life of the fishing boat. These hardworking fishermen are an indispensable part of Beitang Fishing Port, and their presence makes this fishing port full of vitality and vigor.

However, there are always some exceptions.

Since successfully establishing a relationship with Liu Zhiye, Hao Shun has been very proud of himself. Several successful transactions have made him win a lot, and he has completely indulged in it.

Faced with huge financial benefits, he chose to venture out to sea without hesitation, like a warrior in winter. No matter what difficulties he faced, even the gods could not stop his determination to pursue wealth.

After a long time, Lao Hao still didn't show up. Liu Zhiye gradually became impatient while waiting, and at this moment, a dark-skinned, tightly wrapped young man ran over from a distance.

The young man ran closer, panting, as if bringing a warm breeze, and his figure seemed particularly bright in the sunlight.

"Are you Uncle Liu?" the young man asked with a bright smile and a little excitement.

Liu Zhiye looked at the young man in front of him and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Ah! It's me. Who are you? What can I do for you?"

Hearing that he had found the right person, the young man immediately showed his white teeth and smiled like a child. He looked a bit like Hao Shun. Liu Zhiye's heart moved, could it be...

The young man saw the change in Liu Zhiye's expression and understood what was going on, so he said, "Happy New Year, Uncle Liu! My name is Hao Pingbo, and Hao Shun is my father. He often talked about you to me and he is always grateful to you."

Hao Pingbo's words were full of respect and gratitude, which made Liu Zhiye feel warm in his heart. He smiled and nodded, saying, "Haha! It's you. I've heard your father talk about you. You dared to risk your life at sea at such a young age. You and your son are both great."

"Oh! I didn't expect you to come. Why didn't your father come? Nothing unexpected happened, did you?"

When Hao Pingbo heard Liu Zhiye asking about his father, he immediately responded: "Uncle Liu, don't worry! My father is fine. It's just that the transaction location has changed. Because this place has frozen, fishing boats can't pass. We chose a new place, let me come over..."

Hearing him say this, Liu Zhiye finally put aside his doubts. So he said, "Let's go, is the destination far? Do we need to drive there?" When Hao Pingbo heard that Liu Zhiye had a car, he became excited.

"Uncle Liu! That place isn't that close, but if you drive us there, I can show you the way. Besides, I've never been in a car before!"

Liu Zhiye couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He patted his thick shoulders and said with a smile: "Okay! Let's go?"

"okay!"

……

Turning the corner of the beautiful bay, this place is surrounded by green mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side. It is a natural and quiet haven.

Unfortunately, due to its small size, it is not suitable for large ships, which is a bit regrettable. However, for a few small boats, this is a perfect stop.

The bay here is quiet and mysterious, with mountains and waters intertwined, like a vivid painting. Several fishing boats sway gently in the bay, as if telling the story of this sea area.

This is a paradise for small boats, seagulls and dolphins. Whether you are admiring the sunrise or the sunset, this is a great viewing spot.

When the car approached, Liu Zhiye saw Hao Shun and several people dressed as fishermen coming out to greet them.

"Happy New Year, Lao Liu! I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting." Hao Shun greeted him warmly from a distance, with a friendly smile on his face. He walked towards Liu Zhiye quickly, with a brisk pace, as if carrying an indescribable joy and expectation.

Several people dressed as fishermen also nodded and greeted him. Their faces were also filled with enthusiasm and friendliness, making Liu Zhiye feel their kindness and warmth.

They also walked over together, shook hands with Liu Zhiye warmly, exchanged a few words, and then walked towards the fishing boat moored at the seaside.

When everyone got on one of the fishing boats, it was an old small trawler.

A trawler is a fishing boat suitable for catching fish, shrimps, crabs and other mobile marine life. It is often used for large-scale fishing in the ocean. It is the main type of boat used by fishermen in the north in this era.

The trawler has a long hull, usually made of steel, with a length of 30-45 meters, a width of 8-15 meters, and a maximum load capacity of more than 100 tons. The hull structure of the trawler is relatively complex, with good stability and adaptability, and is suitable for large-scale deep-sea fishing.

Although Jin Port has been producing motor-sail fishing boats since 58, these advanced fishing boats are out of reach for ordinary fishermen. They usually belong to the public fishing fleet, are carefully maintained and used for fishing operations.

Liu Zhiye's eyes fell on the boat full of seafood, and his expression was extremely excited. Looking at the rich seafood in front of him, his heart was full of expectations. It seemed that he would have a good harvest today.

There are now all kinds of seafood gathered on the fishing boats, including silver hairtail, fat mackerel, large sea yellow croaker, small yellow croaker, pike, as well as various fish such as pomfret and squid, as well as crustaceans such as swimming crabs and red-shelled red.

In addition, there are various kinds of shellfish seafood such as delicious prawns, shrimps, conchs, clams, oysters, as well as precious sea urchins, sea cucumbers, abalone and other marine treasures.

"Wow! There are so many this time! Lao Hao, how many kilograms of seafood are there on these boats? It's really overwhelming."

Hao Shun smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Old Liu, the quantity is quite large this time. I wonder if you can finish it."

"We have now recruited several experienced ship owners to join our fleet. The fleet has now expanded to seven ships and more than a hundred people. This time, we brought back more than 400,000 kilograms of seafood."

"In order to complete the transaction with you this month, we have tried our best, even without celebrating the New Year. We had already set sail before the New Year, but fortunately, the Dragon King blessed us and we returned on schedule."

Liu Zhiye was overjoyed when he heard this. He never expected that there would be such a rich variety of seafood this time, with the amount reaching an astonishing 200 tons.

"Okay! I am like Han Xin, who said the more soldiers the better. I am not afraid of you getting too many, but I am afraid of you getting too few."

"I want all of these. You can calculate them for me. Or should I follow the old rules?"

(End of this chapter)