The Crown Princess is busy fishing

With Jia Shi'an's capture, Xiao Yunqing began to purge his other cronies and rectify the officialdom in Lingnan.

Lin Yuge had nothing to do for the time being, so she went out to sea every day with several fishing boats.

Standing at the bow of the boat, feeling the sea breeze, I watched as net after net of fish was hauled up.

She couldn't help but sigh, "Fishing at sea is so comfortable and carefree; I don't have to think about anything else."

Qianxia, ​​standing behind her, nodded in agreement: "Miss is right. You've been smiling a lot more these past few days at sea."

Although the previous issues were resolved smoothly, they were still quite troublesome and mentally taxing.

Now, the sea here truly has a sense of tranquility and peace.

Lin Yuge narrowed her eyes slightly and took a deep breath of the air, which smelled of the sea:

"Yes, life at sea is simple and pure. Every time we haul in the net, we are full of anticipation. Every fish is a gift from the sea."

"Look at Blackie, she loves being at sea, she's happy to do even more work."

Chika glanced at the black girl who was happily running up to help pull the net, and a smile crept onto her lips:

"That girl, Hei Niu, is always on the go, but at sea, she can really unleash her energy."

At this moment, several boats began to haul in their nets, creating a bustling scene on board.

Seabirds circled and called out overhead, seemingly cheering for the bountiful harvest.

Lin Yuge stretched, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on her body.

"The longer you stay at sea, the more you realize how vast the world is, and how insignificant your worries and troubles are."

I wish there were more days like this, so we could fully enjoy the embrace of the sea.

Upon hearing her words, Wang Shunfeng, who was in charge of several fishing boats, laughed and responded while directing everyone to sort the fish on the deck:

"If you like it, young master, you should come often."

"They might even lead us to new fish colonies, and then the catch would be even more substantial."

"Uncle Wang, I wouldn't dare call myself an expert on things at sea, but it's a pleasure to be able to come here often and enjoy the beautiful scenery," Lin Yuge replied with a smile.

Just then, Blackie came running over in a flurry.

“Miss, Captain Wang, this net has quite a variety of fish, including a few rare ones. It’s sure to cause a sensation at the dock.”

Lin Yuge went forward to check and saw all kinds of fish jumping and shimmering on the deck.

"It was indeed a bumper harvest; all the hard work these past few days has paid off."

Once we get back to shore, besides distributing everyone their due wages, I'll treat everyone to dinner; we'll celebrate properly.

Upon hearing this, the cheers grew even louder.

In this joyful atmosphere, the fishing boats slowly entered the Longtang Village Wharf, their hulls cutting through the water and creating ripples.

The fishmongers on the shore could no longer contain themselves and crowded around the edge of the dock.

"Master Lin, we've been waiting for you to come back!"

"It's a gray-haired fishmonger!" a fishmonger shouted.

"The fish on your boat are so fresh."

There's not another family like them in the entire South China Sea Prefecture; they must have just caught the fish recently.

"Mr. Lin, that's true. The moment your fish appears, all the other fish pale in comparison."

Another fishmonger quickly chimed in, his eyes fixed on the baskets of fish being unloaded from the boat.

Encased in shattered ice, the fish's scales reflected a faint light, their gills gently opening and closing, as if they had just leaped out of the deep sea.

Lin Yuge stood at the bow of the boat, a smile on her lips, watching the busy crowd, her heart filled with joy.

"Your uncles and elders have all thought highly of us. This voyage has been very fruitful, and everyone has achieved their goals."

After a quick negotiation and weighing, the fishmongers nimbly loaded the fish onto their boats.

In the short time, apart from the boat of fish reserved for the workshop and their own business, it remained unmoved.

The other boatloads of fish were all snapped up.

"Hurry up and transport it back so that the diners in the city can also taste this delicious seafood."

A fishmonger shouted as he quickly sailed away in his boat.

The other fishmongers followed suit.

For a time, the sounds of rowing and shouting filled the dock as people hurriedly headed off to various destinations, pulling their fish along.

The remaining boatload of fish was sorted and sent to Xie Jingwan's workshop and the merchant's warehouse.

Looking at the workshop in front of me, which has been expanded several times.

The workers skillfully processed the fish, washing, cutting, marinating, and drying them, with each step proceeding in an orderly manner.

The newly purchased large pickling vats and drying racks are neatly arranged.

These measures are all aimed at meeting the ever-increasing demand for production.

A new area for making fish balls and fish cakes has been added to the side, where several experienced chefs are busy working attentively.

They skillfully mince the fresh fish meat, add various secret seasonings, and then quickly stir and beat it.

Before long, the elastic fish paste was ready.

Next, they either squeeze out round fish balls by hand and put them into the pot to cook.

The fish balls tumbled in the hot water, gradually turning as white as jade and becoming plump and tempting.

Alternatively, the fish paste can be poured into an exquisite mold and pressed into shape to create square fish cakes.

Then put it in a steamer and steam it. In no time, it's steaming hot and the aroma of fish fills the air.

Lin Yuge walked closer to look with curiosity and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"Mother, these fish balls and fish cakes look incredibly delicious; they're sure to become our signature products."

Xie Jingwan smiled confidently and nodded, saying:

"Of course, we put a lot of effort into developing the recipes for these fish balls and fish cakes."

Not only must the taste be guaranteed to be delicious, but we also need to figure out how to preserve and transport it for a long time.

Looking at the results now, it was all worthwhile.

Lin Yuge admired her mother even more.

She knew that her mother had put a lot of effort into these fish balls and fish cakes.

From the initial careful selection of ingredients to visiting various places to explore unique seasoning recipes.

The mother personally handled every step of the process, from repeatedly experimenting with different production techniques.

It took countless failures to develop this mature formula.

Moreover, the mother was extremely visionary.

At a time when everyone was content with the traditional sale of fish.

She recognized the potential of deep-processed products and resolutely invested a lot of resources to open up new production areas.

Purchase specialized equipment and hire highly skilled cooks.

Such decisiveness and wisdom are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Lin Yuge looked at her mother with deep respect and sincerely praised her:

"Mother, you always manage to accurately seize business opportunities when everyone else is still oblivious."

My daughter is utterly impressed by his vision and courage.

Xie Jingwan was a little embarrassed by the praise, and waved her hand with a smile:

"Stop being silly, kid."

"I have something serious to tell you. Don't go out to sea these next few days. Just stay home and behave yourself."

Lin Yuge, filled with doubt, frowned and said:

"Mother, why is this?"

I've been incredibly busy lately. I finally managed to find a chance to go out to sea, and there's so much I need to do.

Xie Jingwan glanced at her gently, her eyes filled with reproach and tenderness.

"You child, why don't you care about your own affairs at all?"

Think about it again, what day is it in a few days?

Lin Yuge pondered this carefully in her mind.

But those memories are shrouded in mist, and they just won't become clear.

He could only shake his head helplessly.