The two brothers-in-law's eyes widened, and they shouted at the same time, "Fuck, is it really true?"
"What a long kiss. Is this really a Chinese sturgeon?"
Ye Yaodong's face was filled with joy, "That should be it, right? Pull it up and take a look first."
From September to November every year, Chinese sturgeons travel up the Yangtze River from Haikou to the area from the Yangtze River to Pingshan to breed.
Every autumn, when Chinese sturgeons migrate up the river for reproduction, a large number of Chinese sturgeons can be caught in various river sections.
Ye Yaodong felt that it was no different from the Chinese sturgeon he had seen in mobile news in his memory, and it was super big. Let's just think of it as a Chinese sturgeon.
The two brothers-in-law were very surprised. Whether it was a Chinese sturgeon or not, it was a joy to catch such a big fish.
What if it is really true? It should be sold for a good price!
After Ye Yaodong dragged the net ashore, he smiled and kicked the shaking fish, "It looks like it's about one meter long, and it's quite heavy. There are a lot of river shrimps in it, and they're pretty big."
"Yes, there are a lot of shrimps in this river. We will come here every three days to catch some to improve the food. If we can't finish it, we will sell it in the town and make some money." Lin Xianghui rubbed his palms and felt excited.
"A Dong, I've caught this fish, take a closer look to see if it's a Chinese sturgeon?"
Lin Xiangrong also looked at him expectantly.
Ye Yaodong coughed twice and said with some embarrassment: "Well... I've actually never seen this fish before, I just heard about it, and I think it looks very similar!"
"ah?"
"You were so sure when you just said it, I thought you knew him!"
The two brothers were a little speechless. They thought he really knew him, but it turned out to be just a guess!
"I think so. You guys quickly get a bucket of river water and put it in the bucket to raise it while it's still alive. If it's too big to put in, you can still let it breathe. It's dark now, so it's hard to sell it.
You have to wait until tomorrow morning."
It is better to believe that it exists than to believe that it does not exist. What if it is really a Chinese sturgeon? If it is dead and left out overnight, it will no longer be fresh, so it will be a huge loss.
Lin Xianghui went to fetch a bucket of river water with full expectation, put the struggling big fish into the bucket alone, and comforted himself: "Even if this is not a Chinese sturgeon, it can still be sold for some money. It is too big. In our case,
It’s also very rare here.”
"Let's raise it overnight and take it to the farmer's market in town tomorrow to see if anyone can recognize it?" Lin Xiangrong suggested.
Ye Yaodong pointed to the shrimp pot in his hand, "Do you want to put it in? I think there are more than 10 kilograms of river shrimp in the bucket, and there are also many other small fish. You just went into the water and caught most of the bucket."
Lin Xianghui shook his head, "Let's go back quickly. This fish is too big and the bucket is too small. If we delay it any longer, it might die easily. Take it home quickly and put it in a water tank to raise."
"Then put on your clothes and let's go back early."
Ye Yaodong said as he put away the shrimp nets. The two buckets he brought out were full. If he continued to put more shrimp cages, he would have to put the goods in the shrimp cages and take them back. Anyway, it was enough to eat, so why not go back early?
, to save the bucket from having too little space and killing the fish.
After the three people packed up, they walked around and discussed how much the fish could be sold for.
"Get up early tomorrow and go to the farmer's market. The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching and the market is very lively. This fish will definitely sell well."
Ye Yaodong said with a playful smile: "Whether it is true or not, just insist that this is the Chinese sturgeon. Those who know the goods will naturally bid. Don't be stupid and say that you don't know what kind of fish it is. It is easy for others to lead you."
Lin Xianghui and Lin Xiangrong were stunned.
"But we're not sure, are we?"
"Then you just insist that it is! You have never seen others, and you may not have seen them."
"Then...isn't that a lie?"
Ye Yaodong rolled his eyes, "How can you call this a lie? Maybe this fish is originally a Chinese sturgeon, but you don't know it. I'm not sure, but that doesn't mean it's not a Chinese sturgeon? Right? How do you say it is,
Is that what it is?”
The two of them were confused by what he said, but they thought it made sense.
Lin Xiangrong laughed and said: "Well...we are not very good at talking and selling things. Why don't you come with us tomorrow morning?"
Lin Xianghui also nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, this fish is still yours, and you have a share, so let's go together. Don't be sold out by us. We don't speak as well as you, and we don't speak as well as you. I'm really scared."
I sold it casually in just a few words."
It’s not like I’ve never bought something so cheap before. There are many aunties and aunties in those farmers’ markets who know how to bargain.
Many times they went to sell fish or shrimp, but the aunts were unable to answer the price with a few words. They obviously sold it for 50 cents per catty, but when they bought two catties, it became 80 cents. They just gave you 80 cents.
Let's go, you can't ignore the stall and catch up, you will lose 20 cents! Two cents is a lot!
"If you sell the money, you will share one-third with me, right? That's no problem. I'll go with you at what time tomorrow morning." It's certain that he has a share, so of course he has to do his part.
If they were greedy and wanted to take the penny for themselves and didn't include him, he wouldn't be able to say anything. After all, he was the one who asked for it, and the two of them were his brothers-in-law.
"That's right. This is the best place under your shrimp pot to catch it. If it were us who released it, we definitely wouldn't release it here, and of course we wouldn't catch it in the net."
"Hmm, if this fish is valuable, it must be divided among three people. My eldest brother and I usually put the shrimp pot together and sell it for cents together."
"It's okay, we are all a family, you can do whatever you want..."
Brothers, we also have to settle accounts clearly, but we still have to speak beautifully.
The big fish in the water moved, and a piece of water splashed on Lin Xianghui. He asked enthusiastically: "A Dong, how much do you think this one could be sold for if it were a Chinese sturgeon?"
"Is it a few dozen dollars more?"
He didn't know much about the prices of freshwater fish, he only knew the common ones, not to mention it was 1982.
If you want to find someone who knows the goods, in addition to being a boss, you are also an official. Maybe take it directly to the town government building tomorrow morning? So as not to waste time at the entrance of the farmer's market.
"So many?" the two brothers-in-law said in unison in surprise.
"It's not much. If it were a Chinese sturgeon, it would be very rare. Otherwise, why would it be called the Yangtze River Fish King? It's so big, and its whole body is full of treasures."
Its liver can be used to treat scabies, and its fish meat can be used to replenish deficiency and replenish qi.
Its bone marrow contains anti-cancer factors, and it is said that "shark fins and sturgeon bones can be eaten to prolong life, nourish yin and strengthen yang".
Its swim bladder is called "fish belly" and is rich in colloid, which can be used to prepare high-quality paints and can be used as medicine.
The most valuable thing is the eggs of the Chinese sturgeon. The "caviar" made from the eggs of the Chinese sturgeon has a very high fat content and is regarded as one of the three most precious delicacies in the world.
Chapter completed!