Chapter 15

Dad Song spent a long time trying to get the fish to lose its strength, and then he carefully lifted it up.

As soon as the fish landed on the ground, Dad Song immediately reached out to press it, and after he completely controlled it under his hand, he finally let go of the worry that had been hanging in his heart.

After getting the fish, he realized that he had been holding his breath since he lifted the fish, and he quickly took a deep breath.

Song Yao's nervous face also relaxed, and he couldn't wait to squat down and carefully reached out to poke the unlucky fish.

He said happily: "Dad, this fish is so big."

It was also the first time that Dad Song caught such a big fish. He held it in his hand and weighed it: "It's probably five kilograms."

Song Yao immediately praised: "Wow! Dad is so awesome!"

In fact, he didn't have a concept of how many kilograms something weighed, but that didn't stop him from thinking that his dad was awesome.

The number five sounded much more awesome than one.

Father Song was so happy to be praised that he also praised back:

"Little one, you are also amazing. How can you be so smart that you can even tell that the fish in this river are vegetarians?"

In his eyes, this is definitely an amazing skill.

Why are these fish so fat and big but no one catches them?

It's because the river is deep and fast. Even if you can swim, you have to worry about being washed away. If you cast a net, you have to worry about the net being washed away.

Fishing is even more difficult. Those fish don't eat earthworms at all. In addition, the water flow is too fast. I'm afraid that even if there are fish, you can't get close to them if you want to try them.

This river has always been here. Almost every year, people who pass by for the first time can't help but think about the possibility of catching fish.

At least 20% of them are not just thinking about it, but taking actual action. Of course, no one has ever successfully caught a fish.

Everyone is very busy. After a long time, they can't even get a fish scale. After a long time, naturally no one wants to catch fish in the river anymore.

Father Song was one of the people who had thought about this river (otherwise he wouldn't know so much), he never thought that one day he could really get a fish out of this big river.

He thought he was awesome, and his son was awesome too.

The father and son had this fish, as if they owned the whole world.

It was Song Yao who first saw the fish's mouth opening and closing, and he immediately became anxious, gently touching the fish's body to try to comfort it:

"Dad, hurry up and get it some water, it will die without water!"

He looked at the fish with great worry: "If it dies, it won't be fresh and tasty."

"Yes, yes, yes." Father Song then remembered that he hadn't gotten water for the fish yet, so he quickly looked around, walked down, dug a pit, and then worked hard to get water in.

After putting the fish in and seeing it open and close its mouth firmly, Father Song began to worry.

"It seems that we can't bring it back alive."

If you want the fish to be alive, you need water, but they don't have any water containers.

But if they just carry it back like this, the fish will definitely not be fresh after walking for a long time in such a hot day. It’s not that they can’t eat it, but the father and son who both love to eat still want to eat fresh food.

Song Yao thought for a while: "Why don’t we grill it here?"

Song’s father was very tempted.

But reason prevailed: "We don’t have fire, pots, or salt, so we can’t grill it."

Song Yao immediately said: "I can make fire by rubbing wood together!"

After learning the origin of mankind in history class, he learned this skill. Last year, in order to successfully make fire, his hands were rubbed with bubbles by wood.

Although it sounds a bit outrageous to learn to make fire by rubbing wood together in history class, the system still gave Song Yao learning degree.

This made him quite confident in his skill.

"I only need some dry wood and straw to make fire."

Song’s father: "It rained last night, and the wood is wet."

The child who was already rolling up his sleeves: "..."

He silently rolled up his sleeves again.

Father Song continued to worry: "Such a big fish, it would be a waste if it is not eaten fresh."

And if it is still alive when brought home, they can keep it for a few days before eating it.

Song Yao couldn't think of any good solution, so he asked 005: [Do you have any solution? ]

005: [……]

It doesn't know as much as Song Yao, what can it do.

But for some reason, it doesn't want to admit that it doesn't know anything in front of the host, so it calculated and replied:

[Learning can change everything, host, you should study hard, maybe you will find a way. ]

Song Yao felt that what it said made sense.

He felt that he could think of using fruit to fish, which must be the result of learning, otherwise why didn't he think of using fruit to fish last year, but he thought of it just two days after studying seriously this year.

Of course, the child automatically ignored the fact that he couldn't get close to the river in previous years.

He looked at the fish lingering in the puddle, found a branch on the ground, squatted down, and got ready.

"Dad, how long does it take for fish to become unpalatable?"

Dad Song used his rich experience as a foodie to make a judgment: "In this weather, it will taste bad after an hour."

Even if they ran all the way back, it would be too late.

Song Yao knew what to do without even having to calculate:

"Let's put the fish here first, then we'll go to the county to buy a basin, and when we come back, we'll put the fish in the basin and take it back."

Dad Song was a little tempted, but he was more afraid that Grandpa Song and Grandma Song would know that he bought a new basin for a fish and beat him:

"A basin costs a lot of money, just for a fish, it's not worth it."

Song Yao looked at the fish and then at the river: "Yes, one fish is not worth it."

He suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up: "Then let's catch a few more!"

Dad Song's eyes lit up too.

Yes.

He has now mastered the correct fishing skills (he thought), since he can catch one, it shouldn't be a big problem to catch a few more, right?

Thinking of this, Song's father rubbed his hands expectantly: "Then Dad will catch a few more."

Both father and son love to play. Now it's rare for them to play happily in the name of doing serious work, so they started to work happily.

It was still the old method, using fruit as bait and throwing it into the waters where fruit often falls.

This time it didn't take the bait so quickly, but after a while, Song's father felt his hand tighten, and immediately pulled the rope excitedly.

This fish was not as big as the big fish. It looked like it was only one pound at most, but it also let Song's father walk for a while.

When it was pulled up without resistance, both Song's father and Song Yao shouted excitedly.

Song Yao even shouted and flattered him: "Dad, you are so awesome! Dad, you are so awesome! Ah ah ah!!"

Song's father was so proud of his son's praise that he couldn't help but look handsome when he hooked the line.

He had a firm look in his eyes and strong arms, and he exerted force suddenly.

——Pah!

The fish fell hard on a rock.

The two watched it flutter and then died.

Dad Song: "..."

Song Yao: "..."

Both father and son were a little confused. After several seconds, Song Yao carefully approached and poked it gently, and then his eyes turned red.

The child's face was full of disbelief, and he said with a tearful voice: "Dad, it doesn't move..."

Dad Song didn't expect this to happen. Seeing that his son was about to cry, he thought he had scared him and hurriedly coaxed him:

"It's okay, don't be afraid, little boy, the fish will die sooner or later."

Song Yao's eyes were still red, and he shook his head: "What should I do, it's not going to taste good."

He only ate fish three times in his memory, and he never dreamed that one day he would watch a fish that was not fresh but could not be eaten.

Thinking he was scared, Song's father said: "..."

Song Yao didn't notice his father's expression. He put the dead fish into the water, stood up, and tried to look at the branches around him, trying to find some dry wood to grill the fish on the spot.

If that doesn't work, roasting the fish is also OK.

But the rain last night was not heavy or much, but it was enough to make all the trees wet.

Song Yao walked around and didn't find any dry wood, but he did find some mushrooms.

Villagers sometimes go up the mountain to pick mushrooms and fungus, and Song Yao has also eaten fresh mushroom soup, so he instantly forgot his sadness.

Once there are mushrooms around the village, they will be picked up. This is the first time Song Yao has picked mushrooms by himself.

The child happily picked a bunch of mushrooms, and then came back with them in his hands, saying to Song's father:

"Dad, look at how beautiful the mushrooms I picked are. We can take them home, stew fish with them, and drink mushroom soup."

Song's father looked at the beautiful and colorful mushrooms in his hand: "... You picked them well, don't pick them next time."

While continuing to fish, he taught his son that the more beautiful the mushrooms are, the more poisonous they are.

Song Yao looked at the beautiful mushrooms in his hand with horror, and quickly planted them back.

Song's father:... Just throw them away... Children are really hard to understand.

Because of the previous experience of the fish, Song's father paid more attention to strength. These fish had never been caught with fruit, and they were caught almost every time without any defense.

He struggled for more than half an hour, and including the two fish, he was hooked eight times in total, and two of them escaped during this period.

Maybe it was because the noise was too loud before, and no fish would be fooled when fishing again.

Father Song felt a little regretful, but when he thought that they already had six fish, he felt satisfied again.

The family could not eat one fish a year, and now they could get so many fish for free, which was very lucky.

The father and son squatted by the puddle, counting the fish over and over again with a smile.

Song Yao also arranged the endings for them one by one in a very rigorous manner:

"This grilled fish, this braised fish, this steamed fish..."

Father Song's mouth was watering when he heard this. He hadn't eaten a full meal of fish for many years, especially after Song Yao was born.

Every time they bought fish, they were too small, so they basically gave it to Song Yao, who loved fish. He and Grandpa and Grandma Song only drank some fish soup to taste it.

The father and son looked at it happily for a long time before they took branches to cover the puddle.

As for leaving Song Yao alone here, Father Song would go to the county to do his business and then come back to pick him up. That was absolutely impossible.

Father Song would never leave his child alone in such a remote place.

Song Yao happily came over with a branch:

"Dad! I thought of it. We can take the fish to Sister Shengsheng."

He thought about it while looking for leaves, and it took him a long time to come up with such a way that would not hurt his heart.

Seeing that Father Song was a little reluctant, he advised with reason:

"Look, Sister Shengsheng said that she bought honey for her family, and she also said that she had bought it before, so she should want to buy more after drinking it this time.

We gave her fish to eat, she felt happy, and maybe she would come to us next time."

Father Song understood instantly.

Even if he had never done business before, he knew that he should have a good relationship with his customers.

Especially Song Yao also said: "Last time Sister Shengsheng treated me to eggs, and I also said that I would treat her to fish.

We can't take this fish away, so we might as well give it to Sister Shengsheng, so that she will be happy to eat fish, and our fish will not be wasted."

Although he originally wanted to catch the fish himself and give it to Sister Shengsheng, it didn't seem to matter to give this fish.

Father Song pondered for a few seconds.

"Okay, give it to Comrade Dong."

Anyway, they still have five fish, and even if they don't give the fish away and take it back to eat, the taste will probably change, so it's better to give it as a favor.

Besides, the girl didn't look cold-hearted. He gave the fish to please her, and she should be able to understand his gesture.

Moreover, a fish costs a lot of money. He said he would give it, so he must be very generous.

He showed his generosity and noble character to his customers (how could he not be noble after giving fish), and Dong Shengsheng would know who to do business with in the future.

The more he thought about it, the better he thought it was. Father Song couldn't help laughing and kissing his son:

"Oh! My smart son!"

The father and son happily hid the five fish and headed straight to the county town with the fish that unfortunately died early.

They were afraid that the fish would not be fresh, so they almost trotted all the way to the supply and marketing cooperative.

Dong Shengsheng was counting the time until the end of get off work, and was shocked to see them running in like this: "What's wrong with you?"

Song Yao ran forward in small steps, her little face was still a little dirty, and she looked up and said mysteriously: "Sister Shengsheng, we brought you a fish."

Dong Shengsheng was taking out a handkerchief to wipe his face, and was stunned when she heard: "Fish?"

"Yes, yes, do you cook it yourself? Hurry up and deal with this fish, otherwise it will go bad after a long time."

Song's father handed over the fish he had been holding: "Here."

Dong Shengsheng never thought that they would actually give him a fish, and was shocked: "How can this be so embarrassing? A fish costs a lot of money..."

"It's okay, it's okay."

Song's father tried to make himself look steady and generous: "You take care of my business, and I give you a fish, it's nothing."

Dong Shengsheng was immediately shocked.

When Song's father saw it, he was not very confident at first, and he became confident instantly.

Sure enough, she must think he is super generous.

That's right, after all, he looks like he's very rich.

Dong Shengsheng was indeed looking at Song's father with a face full of shock.

He was in a mess (from fishing), sweaty (he ran all the way because he was afraid the fish was not fresh), and there were fine grass on his clothes (from getting water).

He looked exactly like a typical simple commoner, and his life was very difficult, and he might not even have enough food.

Even in such a situation, he actually gave her fish.

Dong Shengsheng was deeply shocked and moved.

She felt that the other party was so simple and honest, and he would definitely not fake honey to deceive people.

Immediately, she said that if her family wanted to buy honey in the future, she would definitely choose Song's father first.

If nothing else, just because the other party didn't forget to give her fish even though he was so miserable, she felt that she should support him.

Song's father was overjoyed, but he tried to hold on and didn't show it on his face in order to maintain his image of being rich.

It was not until the transaction was over and he took Song Yao out of the supply and marketing cooperative that he became proud.

"See, little boy, to do business you have to be like Dad, showing your confidence. Look at Comrade Dong, the expression on her face is obviously shocked by my generosity."

Song Yao also felt that what he said made sense, and nodded repeatedly: "Dad, you are so smart."

Dad Song happily kissed his son's face.

After calculating for himself, not only did he get five fish today, he successfully got 8.5 yuan from selling bees, and through his super generous operation, he got Comrade Dong to agree to order their honey in the future.

What a rich harvest!!

Song's father rubbed his face with satisfaction, and he looked generous. No wonder Comrade Dong believed in him. He was so happy that he kicked the stone.

"Ah!"

Why is this stone so hard? My feet hurt.

Dong Shengsheng came out of the supply and marketing cooperative behind him with fish, and just saw Song's father limping and walking with difficulty with a bamboo basket on his back and his child.

Even his back was full of loneliness.

It's hard to imagine that he had a hard and difficult day, but he didn't forget to embrace kindness and give her fish in return.

Dong Shengsheng: He is so pitiful.

Sure enough, it was not wrong to choose to continue to order honey from him, just as supporting the poor masses.

Father Song in front had no idea that someone behind him was pitying him. He was limping happily:

"Little one! You said my feet hurt. Will your grandma feel sorry for me and not let me wash the dishes at night?"

Song Yao thought about it and felt that it was very likely: "Of course, grandma will let grandpa wash them."

Father Song was even happier and felt that he was really lucky.

He turned his head and saw Dong Shengsheng behind him, and immediately waved to her enthusiastically.

Dong Shengsheng looked at his enthusiastic smile and hesitated to stretch out her hand and waved.

Then she saw the cute little Song Yao next to her.

She was sympathetic and shouted directly: "I will recommend your honey to my relatives and friends!"

Father Song was stunned to receive a recommendation from a relative and friend just by waving his hand.

Is this... a recommendation from a customer?

Comrade Dong recommended him before he even tasted the honey. How much trust does this require.

Wow! He is really a genius in business!