The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Lin Yuge shook his head, indicating that nothing had happened.

Then she explained to him, "Brother, my wallet is almost empty again, and there are still so many things I haven't bought!"

"It seems I need to go out to sea as soon as I get back, otherwise I'll be in a real bind."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingzhou felt a pang of shame.

"I'm sorry, little sister, I don't think I can help you with anything financially."

"But I can help you catch fish. I'm really good at finding fish now."

Lin Yuge didn't pay attention, thinking that they still had to serve on the village's fishing boats.

He declined, saying, "No need, brother. You and Dad still need to go out on the village boat."

Seeing that her older brother was even more upset, she quickly comforted him, "Brother, you and Dad are good at carpentry. I'm still waiting for you and Dad to help me process those cedar and camphor wood into ship planks!"

Lin Qingzhou was relieved and said, "Alright, I'll go back and call Dad to go work."

"~~!" Big brother, you really are Dad's best son.

After retrieving their luggage from Tingtao Pavilion, the two insisted on paying for their lodging from the innkeeper.

He left another note for Lu Ziheng before sailing back.

Along the way, Lin Qingzhou, holding the helm, said excitedly, "Little sister, although this boat is small, it's a new boat after all, so it's different."

"It feels faster than the sampans in the village."

Lin Yuge sat at the bow of the boat, feeling the sea breeze blowing in his face, looking quite content.

“Brother, the boats in the village are much bigger than our little boat, but you’re not wrong, this little boat is indeed more maneuverable.”

"I'll go back and make some improvements to the ship, trying to make it faster and more stable."

"Then I'll help you!"

The brother and sister chatted and laughed all the way, traveling with the wind at their backs.

We finally managed to get the boat into the bay before sunset.

"Father~, Mother~"

Even from a distance, Lin Yuge could see her parents' figures, lingering in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Before the boat had come to a complete stop, she hurriedly jumped off.

They ran that way.

Lin Qingzhou could only call out from behind her, "Little sister, wait for me!"

They hurriedly tied the boat to a stake nearby.

I came to my parents' side and saw their hair, which was ruffled by the wind.

Lin Yuge said, "Father, Mother, why are you waiting here? It's so windy!"

Lin Fanghai laughed nonchalantly, "Your mother was worried about you, so we came out to see if you were back."

Xie Jingwan held her daughter's hand and looked her over, then felt relieved.

He asked, "Where did this boat come from? How did you manage to bring it back?"

"Mom, this boat was bought by my little sister. We also bought a lot of things, and they're all on the boat! Come and help us."

Lin Qingzhou was constantly unloading things from the ship.

The three of them quickly went over.

Seeing so many things, Xie Jingwan was still somewhat puzzled.

"Girl, do you have enough money to buy all this stuff?"

Lin Yuge gave an awkward smile, "Mother, look, my purse is already empty."

"Mother, this ship was given to us by the ship owner because my little sister helped him."

"Girl, your money comes and goes so fast!" Xie Jingwan shook her head helplessly.

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's hurry up and move our things back!"

Seeing that the group remained motionless, Lin Fanghai could only urge them on.

The next morning, the village's fishing boats were about to set sail again.

Upon arriving at the beach, Qiu Dalang saw a small boat moored nearby and asked curiously, "Qingzhou, did you bring this boat back?"

Lin Qingzhou nodded and said, "Yes! My younger sister bought it. She said that the big ship couldn't be built all at once, so buying a small one would be more convenient."

Everyone praised it after hearing it.

“Yuge’s idea is good. Having a small boat will indeed make travel more convenient, but it’s a bit too small to catch many fish,” the village chief said, stroking his beard.

"However, this is a good start. In time, once you have built the big ship, the situation in our village will definitely improve."

"Yuge, do you have any specific plans? What are your plans for using this small boat afterward?"

After a moment's thought, Lin Yuge replied, "Uncle Qiu, I'm thinking of repairing this small boat first, and then using it to explore the fishing conditions in the nearby waters."

"Once we have accumulated enough experience and resources, we will devote all our efforts to the construction of the large ship."

"Moreover, this small boat can also help transport some materials during the construction of the large ship, making the best use of its resources."

The village chief nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, that's a great idea. The villagers will fully support you. Just let us know if you need any help."

"The future of the fishing village depends on energetic young people like you."

After the fishing boats set off, those who stayed behind spent the morning collecting seafood on the mudflats, as is customary.

After lunch, Lin Yuge began modifying his small fishing boat.

She meticulously calculated the size and angle of the sails, striving to maximize the use of wind power in different wind directions.

Adjustable ropes and wooden pulleys were also added to the sails so that the sails could be quickly changed when needed.

Then, some streamlined fins were installed on both sides of the hull.

These fins guide the water flow, making the boat move more smoothly.

One person spent the whole afternoon working.

Before nightfall, Lin Yuge steered the boat around the bay.

The small boat glided swiftly across the sea, its speed significantly faster than before.

Moreover, the ride is extremely smooth, with almost no noticeable bumps.

A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Yuge's face.

I carefully felt the boat's state in the water, noticing every subtle change.

The interaction between the boat and the waves is more harmonious, and it is no longer easily pushed and shoved by the waves as before.

She skillfully maneuvered the rudder, changing course with ease; the ship responded remarkably responsively.

Only then did they furl the sails and slowly moor the small boat at the shore.

Back home, Xie Jingwan cooked taro rice and prepared a plate of seafood.

"Mother, where did this taro come from?"

“Your neighbor, Aunt Wen, just brought these over. Her family grows taro on the gentle slope across the river.”

Xie Jingwan set the food on the table and urged her to wash her hands and eat quickly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge couldn't help but sigh, "Our village is quite rich in produce, but the roads are impassable, making it difficult to transport anything out."

"That's right! Since we came here, although we have no worries about food and drink, I feel like I'm almost isolated from the world."

"It takes two hours to travel through the mountains to leave the village, which is really unacceptable."

"Mom, things will get better slowly. Next time I'll take you to the Greater Bay Area. It's so lively there."

"Alright, when your father and the others come back, tell them to stay and watch the house, and your mother will go with you."

The mother and daughter ate their meal quietly.

Before going to bed, Lin Yuge said, "Mother, I want to go out to sea tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingwan refused without hesitation, "No, you've never been to sea before, I'm worried about you going alone."

Seeing that she wouldn't agree, Lin Yuge grabbed her arm and shook it repeatedly.

She kept saying, "Mom, don't worry, I'm not going anywhere too far. Besides, you know I'm a really good swimmer."