The Crown Princess is busy fishing

The group was exhausted and hungry, so they hurried home.

Xie Jingwan had already prepared the meal. Seeing the group return, she quickly greeted them, "You must be exhausted! Come inside."

He then urged the group to wash their hands and eat first.

After the group had eaten and drunk their fill, they finally finished.

She then said apologetically, "Ziheng, I'm so sorry. We agreed to come here for sightseeing, but these clueless kids have kept you busy all day."

Lu Ziheng sat in a chair, holding a folding fan, with a contented expression on his face.

Hearing this, she said nonchalantly, "Auntie, you're too kind. Although I'm very tired today, I found it very interesting, fulfilling, and fun."

Lin Qingzhou excitedly chimed in, "That's right! Mother, you don't know, after we cut down all the timber, transported it down the hillside, and then made it into a raft..."

"When I finally stood on the raft and drifted downstream, the feeling was incredibly fulfilling!"

He then turned his head and asked, "Ziheng, don't you think so?"

Lu Ziheng smiled and nodded.

"Big brother is such a fool!" Lin Yuge covered her eyes, unable to bear to look at him.

Xie Jingwan's lips moved slightly. She glanced at her foolish son and said, "Ziheng, I'm sorry you had to see this."

Lu Ziheng glanced at the group and said, "You don't need to worry about it. I just like Qingzhou's straightforward personality. It's easy to be friends with him."

Lin Qingzhou was somewhat confused and looked at his younger sister, asking silently.

Lin Yuge ignored him and turned to say, "Mother, Brother Lu is going back in a while. I plan to go with him to Dawan Port to buy some things."

Xie Jingwan looked at the sky outside.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Let your older brother go with you! It's getting dark, so find an inn to stay the night. Come back as soon as you've bought your things tomorrow."

"I know, Mother! I'll keep a close eye on my older brother," Lin Yuge replied playfully.

She ran back to her room and started packing her things.

Lin Qingzhou was left staring wide-eyed, pointing at her retreating figure and shouting, "Little sister, you've got it backwards!"

"That little rascal!" Xie Jingwan smiled and turned to urge her son, "Alright, why don't you hurry up and pack your things?"

Seeing that Xie Jingwan was a little worried, Lu Ziheng reassured her, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will take good care of them when we get there."

Xie Jingwan nodded and looked at him gratefully, "Ziheng, then I'll leave it to you."

In no time, the two had packed their things.

After saying goodbye to their parents, the group immediately prepared to set off.

Uncle Qian skillfully maneuvered the small boat toward the mouth of the bay.

Watching the small boat move nimbly and freely in the sea, Lin Yuge couldn't help but ask, "Brother Lu, where can I buy a small boat like this?"

"Little Sister Lin, didn't you plan to build a ship? Why do you need to buy a small boat?" Lu Ziheng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"The wood in our house hasn't been dried yet, so it will take a long time before we can build a boat."

"I'll definitely need to buy a lot of things next, so I'm thinking of buying a small boat first, so it'll be easier to get around."

"I see." Lu Ziheng nodded knowingly, then replied, "I don't know either; it was all handled by Uncle Qian."

Uncle Qian quickly replied, "Miss Lin, it's a shipyard. I'll take you there to have a look tomorrow."

A hint of anticipation flashed in Lin Yuge's eyes, and she nodded gently, "Then I'll have to trouble Uncle Qian."

By the time the small boat finally reached the shore, it was already very late at night.

The harbor was quiet, with only the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.

The distant lighthouse cast a faint glow, like a lonely guardian in the night sky.

The group quietly left and arrived at a two-story pavilion. Uncle Qian stepped forward and knocked on the door.

Soon, someone on duty came to open the door.

Upon seeing the group, he quickly opened the door. "Boss, Manager Qian, what brings you here at this hour?"

Uncle Qian nodded and instructed, "Xiao Dong, these two are friends of the master. Quickly prepare two superior rooms."

Xiao Dong readily agreed and led the group upstairs.

The group entered the room and found it simply yet warmly furnished.

Fresh flowers were placed on the table, and the bed was neat and soft.

Lu Ziheng said, "You can rest here for now. We will discuss the follow-up matters tomorrow."

Lin Yuge nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Lu."

Lin Qingzhou also bowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Lu."

Lu Ziheng waved his hand and turned to leave with Uncle Qian.

Xiao Dong brought over hot water and some snacks, saying, "Please call me anytime if you need anything, gentlemen."

The two nodded and returned to their respective rooms.

After washing up and eating some snacks, I lay down on the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, Lin Yuge was awakened by the cacophony of noise from the port.

She got up, walked to the window, opened it, and a fresh sea breeze rushed in.

At the port, ships come and go, and people are busy unloading goods.

The shouts and conversations mingled together, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

She quickly composed herself and knocked on Lin Qingzhou's door.

Lin Qingzhou had also woken up, and the two went downstairs together.

In the restaurant lobby, they met Uncle Qian. Uncle Qian smiled and said, "Good morning, you two. The owner is already waiting for you."

Lin Yuge and Lin Qingzhou followed Uncle Qian to a private room.

Lu Ziheng was sitting there. "Did you all sleep well last night?"

Lin Qingzhou nodded: "I rested very well, Ziheng, thank you so much."

"Alright, you're still being so polite with me!"

Lu Ziheng stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and instructed Uncle Qian, "Prepare some breakfast!"

After a quick meal, the group headed towards the port.

On the way, Lu Ziheng asked, "Qingzhou, where do you plan to go first?"

Lin Qingzhou looked at Lin Yuge, "Little sister? Where are you going?"

Lin Yuge thought for a moment, "Brother Lu, let's go to the shipyard first. First, let's see if there are any suitable small boats, and second, we can also buy some tung oil, ropes, and the like."

“Alright, Uncle Qian, let’s go to the dock first.”

Uncle Qian nodded in agreement.

The group arrived at a large shipyard near the sea.

From a distance, the dock was bustling with activity, with craftsmen hammering wood, carrying tools, and applying tung oil.

The air was filled with the smells of wood and tung oil, mixed with the salty scent of the sea, creating a unique marine atmosphere.

Looking at the ancient shipyard before her, Lin Yuge felt a strange sensation welling up inside her.

Everything here felt both familiar and strange; ancient shipbuilding techniques and modern shipbuilding concepts intertwined and collided in her mind.

She carefully observed every ship in the dock, scrutinizing every detail from the hull structure to the material of the sails.

After watching for a while, she discovered that the shipbuilding technology in this world had indeed made initial progress, just as she had thought.

The most iconic watertight compartment technology in the history of Chinese shipbuilding has also begun to be used, albeit somewhat crudely.

She came to a small boat made of pine wood and carefully examined it.

This is a small fishing boat with a thick and powerful keel.

The wooden planks of the hull are tightly joined together, and the gaps have been carefully treated to ensure good watertightness.

The ship is also equipped with a simple yet practical sail.

There is a small compartment at the stern that can be used to store fishing gear, nets and other tools.

Lin Yuge nodded in satisfaction before his boat was built.

This kind of boat is just the right solution to my current travel difficulties and my desire to go out fishing.

Even if you can only cruise around the nearshore area, it's still pretty good.

"That's it!"