Survival skills maxed out, I feed my wife and daughter by catching fish and shrimp

Seeing so many fish in the water, Chen Changfan suddenly felt itchy.

"I haven't fished for a long time. I really want to go ice fishing."

If others heard what Chen Changfan was thinking, they would probably be shocked.

Can the piranhas in this river be called fish?

I was afraid that as soon as I stood on the ice, the fish would gnaw through the ice before I could cast my rod, and then I would be eaten by the fish.

fishing?

nonexistent.

The villagers living near Qinghe River have a rule passed down from their ancestors that is to stay away from Qinghe River at all costs.

After all, piranhas are ferocious and will never let go once they bite their target.

If you are accidentally bitten by it, it will not stop until a piece of flesh is lost.

"Ok?"

Chen Changfan suddenly felt an itch on his arm. Turning around, he saw a palm-sized piranha biting his arm.

The piranha struggled to swing its body, its teeth chattering, but it couldn't even break Chen Changfan's skin.

How could it possibly bite through this body of flesh that has been refined to perfection?

Chen Changfan thought the piranha was so persistent it was funny. It clearly couldn't bite through the piranha, but it refused to let go. He snapped his fingers and gave it a blow to the head.

The piranha's body suddenly stiffened, its eyes rolled back and it gradually sank.

On the surface, although there is nothing unusual about the fish, its brain has actually been shaken evenly by the brain.

"This piranha is truly impressive. Its speed, bite force, and defense make it a formidable fish. No wonder people here fear it like a tiger."

Wow!

Schools of piranhas make a terrifying noise underwater.

They opened their bloody mouths and swam quickly, stirring up a large number of bubbles in the icy water, like a huge monster, attacking Chen Changfan.

Chen Changfan stepped on the water, keeping his body floating in the water, and several combat ideas quickly flashed through his mind.

"There's plenty of moisture here, so condensing ice cones is most effective. It's a pity the talisman paper isn't waterproof, and I didn't wear it inside my underwear."

"The Nether Crocodile is suitable for fighting in water, but it's a pity that we didn't get it here, and it seems to be hibernating."

"A head-on fight isn't impossible, but there's a simpler way."

Chen Changfan's mind raced as he made a decision.

Facing the surging school of fish, his body remained motionless, and a glaring scarlet suddenly lit up in his eyes.

Bewitching heart!

Wow!

The momentum of the fish's attack did not decrease at all, but when they swam past Chen Changfan, they intentionally or unintentionally avoided his position.

After rushing out more than ten meters, the school of fish gradually stopped swimming. The previous fierce look in the fish's eyes was no longer there, and instead, a collective look of confusion was revealed.

The moment Chen Changfan activated his bewitching mind, the fish had already been collectively bewitched. The reason they rushed forward more than ten meters was entirely due to inertia.

The next moment, a scarlet halo suddenly appeared at the bottom of the water. Those were the eyes of the fish.

The scarlet color seemed to be contagious, spreading to the entire school of fish in an instant.

Chen Changfan just glanced at it lightly and began to step on the water to float up.

The scarlet light appeared, and the fish suddenly became crazy again. They bit each other frantically, stirring the icy water to boil again.

After a while, the blood spread rapidly, completely dyeing the river red.

Chen Changfan glanced at the scarlet below and surfaced.

The bewitching heart has taken effect. Maybe I can come and take a look tomorrow. Maybe I can cultivate a piranha king in this clear river. That would be a pleasant surprise.

"Erlang, put on your clothes quickly."

Shen Cuiyun, who had been waiting anxiously on the river bank, saw her man coming out of the water all wet, and hurriedly took out a white cloak and put it on him.

"My lady, I'm not cold."

Chen Changfan just used a little bit of luck to control the muscles all over his body to heat up and shake quickly.

As the cold water droplets dripped quickly, bursts of heat rose from his skin, and the remaining water stains were evaporating quickly.

For a warrior whose qi and blood can be "burned", drying his body is extremely easy.

After putting on his clothes neatly, Chen Changfan climbed onto the horse, hugged his wife tightly, held his daughter firmly, squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and continued to move forward in pursuit of the wind.

"I've already taken care of the hidden dangers underwater. Just follow me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhuifeng had already stepped steadily onto the ice and was heading towards the other side of the river.

Seeing that their parents were walking in the front, Fang Chang, Shen Wanwu and others were still a little nervous, but they still followed resolutely.

Sure enough, after walking for fifty or sixty meters, nothing unusual happened, and everyone felt relieved.

"Old Shen, look under the ice. Is there a large red mass? It looks like... blood?"

Fang Chang pointed at the ice beneath his feet and said in disbelief.

Shen Wanwu didn't dare to look down at his feet. It was already his limit that he could hold on until now without wetting his pants.

After a while, the caravan safely crossed the ice and reached the other side.

Although they had only walked a few hundred meters, everyone was sweating profusely and was obviously a little nervous.

"Old Shen, how far is it to the county town?"

Chen Changfan looked at the increasingly flat pipeline in front of him and felt that he was getting closer to his destination.

"It's not far, only another four or five miles. This is all thanks to the master's repeated efforts. You easily overcame all the three checkpoints and nine dangers, and we arrived more than half ahead of schedule."

Shen Wanwu flattered him at the right time, but Chen Changfan ignored him and passed on the order:

"We're about to enter the city. Put away your weapons. Don't act like bandits entering the city, or you'll cause unnecessary trouble."

Everyone acted in unison, hiding their swords and bows under the chariots, and taking off their armor and changing into coarse linen clothes.

Wear a headscarf, pick up a shoulder pole, and dress like a farmer.

Chen Changfan's eyes twitched as he watched.

These ferocious-looking soldiers disguised themselves as harmless farmers, but instead looked more like rebels.

"Remember to give some silver to the city guards later. I'm a little worried..."

Chen Changfan warned Shen Wanwu, but the latter smiled and interrupted Chen Changfan.

"You don't have to worry, sir. The soldiers guarding the city are just doing their job. As long as the money is paid, they will naturally let you go."

"No, no, no," Chen Changfan waved his hand, indicating that Shen Wanwu had misunderstood. "I'm afraid these rough guys will lose control of their temper and overthrow the city defenders. That would be a mess."

When Shen Wanwu heard Chen Changfan's words, his expression froze immediately.

This may sound a bit outrageous at first, but if you think about it carefully, it seems to be true.

These city guards had only fought a few battles, while the soldiers of Xiaofeng Manor were all veterans with rich combat experience. If a real clash broke out, the scene would be unimaginable...

It turns out that my master is not worried about not being able to enter the city, but is worried that the city guards are too vulnerable.

Chen Changfan did have concerns in this regard, otherwise he would not have asked everyone to put away their weapons in advance.

He came to Qinghe County this time to do business, not to fight against the local tyrants and divide the land among the evil gentry.

Since we are doing business, harmony is the most important thing. After all, only when we are united can we make money.

……

Before sunset, the caravan finally arrived at the county town.

Chen Changfan stopped his horse and looked up.

The blue-gray city walls are like iron armor, and the snow is still piled on the battlements.

The city wall is five meters high and the city gate is stained with copper green.

Pick any one of them out and it will be more prosperous and lively than the market town in Qingshan County.

"The document is passed."

The gatekeeper, wearing chain mail, stopped the group of people with a cold tone in his words.

Shen Wanwu stepped forward to negotiate with an apologetic smile. Only after he took out a small bag of silver did the city gate officer take a quick glance at the cargo on the carriage and nodded to let it pass.

The horses rolled over the icy cobblestone road, and the broken ice made a crisp sound like glass breaking under the horseshoes.

This is the main street of the county town. The street is ten feet wide and can accommodate four chariots running side by side.

The drainage ditches on both sides were frozen into ice ditches, and the wine flags on the street were frozen solid. Only the lanterns of the "Yunlai Inn" were still emitting a little orange light - after such a long journey, the sky finally darkened.

Yunlai Inn was the place where Shen Wanwu arranged for everyone to stay, and he had already arranged all the connections in advance.

"Master Shen, the west wing is reserved for you!"

The innkeeper came out with a smile on his face, his black cotton robe neatly arranged.

Shen Wanwu raised his hand to stop the other party from speaking, and then signaled to the shopkeeper that Chen Changfan was the real "master".

"Just take good care of my master."

The shopkeeper's eyes flashed, and he secretly looked at Chen Changfan. Seeing that the other party was young, he did not dare to look down on him, so he politely made a "please" gesture.

"Sir, please come in."

Six or seven men were swiftly preparing to take over the reins of the horses, but they were stared at by the soldiers and dared not move forward.

"Don't blame me, boss. We, the guys, value horses very much. Just let them lead the way and they will take care of the horses themselves."

The shopkeeper's eyes flickered, and then he nodded, signaling the waiters to lead the way.

Chen Changfan ignored the other party's strange look, strode into the store, and went straight to the private room on the second floor.

It's always better to be careful when you go out.

Although Yu Shenwanwu, the owner of the Yunlai Inn, is an old acquaintance, one must still be on guard against others. If someone tampered with the horse, it would be troublesome.

"Moving the boxes into the cellar, everyone should move more quickly."

Director Fang directed everyone to unload the goods and kept the guys outside.

The reason why I booked the west wing in advance was because I liked the cellar here.

The cellar is convenient for storing vegetables and other goods, and it is also very hidden, so it is not easy for others to pay attention.

……

"It costs over a hundred taels of silver to stay in the west wing for a day. I wonder where this wealthy family came from?"

"Didn't you see Master Shen just now? Master Shen's move... Master Shen's move shouldn't be so generous."

On the way back, the guys couldn't help whispering to each other, and they were all very interested in the cargo boxes.

Because this group of people looked so unusual, and they were moving those boxes in a mysterious way, it was really curious.

However, as waiters, they naturally cannot be dishonest, otherwise they will not be able to keep this job for long.

Just talk about it in private, but you still have to show professionalism in public.

Susu!

After the guys left, the pine tree behind the rockery shook, revealing a very hidden human figure.

"Hehe, I'm lucky. It seems like the first deal of the new year is a fat sheep."

The shadows of the trees swayed, and the figure smiled sinisterly.

……

The top of the moon.

Private room on the second floor.

Chen Changfan sat in the guest of honor seat, with Shen Wanwu sitting beside him.

There was a man and a woman sitting in the two seats opposite each other.

These two people have extraordinary identities. One is Zhou Zhengkun from a wealthy and prestigious family, and the other is Jin Qiuyue, a wealthy businessman.

The Qinghe Zhou family has been a family of nobles for seven generations, and their ancestors produced two princes' tutors.

Although it has lost its former glory, it still firmly controls many thoroughfares in Qinghe County. In the area of ​​water transport alone, it has almost absolute say.

The pillars of the Zhou family are all outstanding people.

Zhou Zhengkun, the sixth in line, is forty-five years old, but his hair and beard are already gray.

There is a hanging needle wrinkle between the eyebrows, as deep as a knife carving.

When attending the banquet, he was wrapped in a black fox cloak with a jade button with a gold-inlaid dragon pattern that had been passed down from his ancestors pinned to his collar.

His left hand, hidden in his sleeve, casually played with two shiny lion heads.

The Zhou family is powerful. If you want to expand your business in Qinghe County, cooperating with them is undoubtedly the best choice.

Chen Changfan shifted his gaze to the woman beside Zhou Zhengkun.

She had her hair combed into a neat bun with a pair of gold-thread and malachite bead hairpins inserted diagonally.

This woman has a good appearance, but she has a graceful demeanor and a shrewd look in her eyes.

Whether it is her appearance or her dress, one can tell at a glance that this woman is definitely a strong business woman.

This is Jin Qiuyue, the famous business woman in Qinghe County.

It is said that Jin Qiuyue was originally the daughter of a well-known dyer in Suzhou. At the age of thirteen, she was taken away by the powerful because of a family infection, and her family was exiled to Qinghe County.

My father died of depression, and my brother did not want to make progress, so our family fell into poverty.

At the age of seventeen, Jin Qiuyue pawned her mother's heirloom, the golden buyao, and set up a cloth dyeing stall in the East Market, where she made a comeback with her original "Tianqingbian" dyeing recipe.

It has only been eight years since I started running the business.

Jin Qiuyue already controlled the source of raw silk in the south of the Yangtze River with her left hand and camel wool yarn from outside the Great Wall with her right hand. Her weaving business even extended to Yongzhou, and she made a lot of money.

I heard that after this woman turned the tables, the powerful people who occupied Ranfang quickly declined and the entire big family died miserably.

With Shen Wanwu's help, this high-end dinner was arranged for Chen Changfan, with the purpose of establishing a relationship with the upper class in the county.

Chen Changfan didn't like socializing, but since he was new here, he had to be low-key and easy-going.

After all, many people want to meet people like Zhou Zhengkun and Jin Qiuyue but can't.

It was just right that I could use this dinner to understand the general situation in Qinghe County, and show off a little of the good stuff I brought, which could be regarded as building up momentum in advance.

After a few brief greetings, Chen Changfan signaled to the maid to serve the dishes.

"I'm honored to have two distinguished guests here today. I've prepared some local specialties and dishes, and I hope you'll find them enjoyable. I'm new here, so please take good care of me."

Hearing this, the two of them just nodded slightly, keeping their attitude very controlled.

After all, one's own strength is there, so it is normal to be a little arrogant.

But when the dishes were served one after another, both of them looked at each other with surprise.