Suijun starts with the principle of rewarding diligence.

Buqu scooped the two fish out of the water tank, processed them, and then put them on the stove to make fish soup.

The thieving man with the rat-like eyes took the IOU and left, completely forgetting about the two fish. Perhaps they weren't interested because the fish weren't big and wouldn't fetch much money?

Looking at the fallen wooden door, Bu Qu felt a headache coming on: "I'll have to fix the door later."

While the pot was simmering, Wang Erlang came to visit.

If you calculate the time, it's exactly when he goes out fishing.

Seeing that Bu Qu hadn't been beaten, Wang Erlang breathed a sigh of relief.

The man with the shifty eyebrows and rat-like eyes spoke very loudly, and he could hear everything that had just happened from next door.

"Li Xian... was he really dragged away by the water monkey?" Wang Erlang asked.

Bu Qu nodded.

Wang Erlang smiled and said, "This is good news. From now on, you are free."

"Not necessarily." Bu Qu curled his lip. "As long as you're a fisherman, you're bound to be bullied."

Wang Erlang sighed upon hearing this.

He also heard that Bu Qu had repaid Li Xian's debt. However, he wasn't worried about it.

Wang Erlang had witnessed Bu Qu's skills in the water; with his abilities, earning one tael of silver a month was a piece of cake.

If those two knew Bu Qu's abilities, they definitely wouldn't have agreed to this.

Why not take advantage of such a capable person and make him your adopted son, instead of becoming a fishing tyrant?

These twelve taels of silver were equivalent to the ransom, which was not a large sum of money for Buqu.

"Uncle Wang, could I take a look at that treasure fish booklet you mentioned to me last time?"

Since Uncle Wang had arrived, Buqu casually brought up the matter.

Wang Erlang patted his forehead: "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have completely forgotten about it. You stay at home for a while, I'll be right back."

Wang Erlang returned home and took out a book of treasure fish from the cabinet. The book was not large, with only a few thin pages.

Seeing Wang Xiaoya sitting next to Zhang Cuihua weaving straw sandals, Wang Erlang couldn't help but say, "Xiaoya, Li Xian has been dragged away by the water monkey."

Wang Xiaoya snorted coldly: "What does it have to do with me?"

"How can it be alright?" Wang Erlang hurriedly said, "Before, you and your mother felt that A-Qu was being held back by Li Xian. Now that Li Xian is gone, A-Qu is free! Why not take this opportunity to get closer to her family?"

Wang Xiaoya's tone was quite cold: "Dad! I have no interest in him, and nothing you say will change that. I would never marry him, even if you killed me."

"Why are you so stubborn, child?" Wang Erlang thought anxiously. "If you miss out on this perfect son-in-law, where will you find another such good match?"

Wang Xiaoya didn't reply, secretly thinking, "What's so good about him? I don't see it at all. Humph, I find everything about him disagreeable now!"

Zhang Cuihua remained firmly on Wang Xiaoya's side, her tone flippant: "Even if Li Xian was dragged away by the water monkey, he still owes someone twelve taels of silver. Your own daughter is pretty and capable of getting married. Why are you worrying about this?"

She stopped what she was doing and smiled at Wang Xiaoya, "Xiaoya, you're not young anymore. Take some time to visit the market and see if you have a chance to catch the eye of a wealthy man in the city and become his personal maid. Your mother didn't seize the opportunity back then, and in the end, she could only marry this good-for-nothing."

After saying that, she rolled her eyes at Wang Erlang.

Wang Erlang chuckled twice, not annoyed at all.

Given his status, finding a woman like this was incredibly lucky; he treasured her dearly.

Look at the other fishermen, they either never get married in their lives, or they marry a woman who is ugly and unattractive.

Seeing Wang Xiaoya nod silently after hearing Zhang Cuihua's words, Wang Erlang shook his head, took the treasure fish booklet, and went out to find Buqu.

She was puzzled: 'They were getting along so well last year, how did things turn out like this this year? It's all because Li Xian interfered; everything changed. The two of them seemed like a perfect match...'

After handing the treasure fish book to Buqu, Wang Erlang went out to fish.

Bu Qu opened the booklet, which contained records of many precious fish:

【Water Ripple Fish: Similar in shape to crucian carp, entirely blue, with scales that shimmer like water ripples; consuming it can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, heal wounds, and relieve pain】

【Red-scaled Sturgeon: Resembling a sturgeon in shape, it is long and robust, with scales that are red like agate and have golden edges; it can replenish qi and blood after consumption, and long-term consumption can nourish the meridians】

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Turning to the second page, his eye twitched:

【The Energizing Perch: Shaped like a perch, entirely reddish-brown with pale gold markings on its head; consuming it can quickly replenish energy and restore mental fatigue】

"That fish I saw this morning was truly a gem! Judging by the results, it's practically a swimming Red Bull! No, even Red Bull isn't this powerful. Based on my feedback on the effects of eating this type of fish, one 'Concentrated Sea Bass' should instantly restore my body and mind to peak condition!"

Buqu only regretted that he hadn't read the treasure fish booklet sooner.

If I had known about the form and effects of the Concentrated Bass earlier, I would have caught that fish and eaten it raw no matter what!

He flipped through the booklet repeatedly, memorizing the shapes and effects of each of the treasure fish.

The booklet records more than a dozen kinds of precious fish, each with different functions.

There are products for recovery, products to assist in cultivation, and products that can enhance physical condition in a short period of time.

The rarest one is called the "Red-scaled Giant Gizzard Fish," which is said to have the effect of nourishing yin and strengthening yang.

Bu Qu remained silent for a moment, thinking to himself, 'This should also be considered a way to enhance physical condition, right? Hmm... is three days a short time?'

He suspects that this "red-scaled giant cod" was not originally rare, but only gradually became rare due to excessive demand.

He had his suspicions, but no evidence.

The fish soup was ready, and Buqu placed the booklet aside.

After filling his stomach, he took the booklet and went to knock on the door next door.

Wang Xiaoya opened the door reluctantly, her face indifferent.

Bu Qu smiled and said, "This is the treasure fish book that Uncle Wang lent me..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Xiaoya snatched the booklet and turned to go back into the house.

With a loud bang, the wooden door slammed shut.

Buqu shook his head and went to Blackwater Lake to fish.

As dusk fell, having failed to find the treasure fish, Buqu went into the water and brought back a bucket of fish.

Returning to the lakeside, Wang Erlang happened to be rowing back in his famous boat.

He was lucky today; instead of getting caught by the air force, he caught several big fish and filled his bucket to the brim.

Bu Qu leaned closer, counted the fish in the bucket, and laughed, "Uncle Wang, I have one more than you!"

Wang Erlang laughed and scolded, "How do you compare to me? Is that all you've got?"

The two carried their buckets and walked home side by side.

Bu Qu asked, "Uncle Wang, are you going to the fish market to sell fish tomorrow?"

Wang Erlang nodded: "Go! There are so many fish, how can we eat them all? If we keep them in a water tank, they'll only get thinner and thinner."

"Remember to take me with you tomorrow. I'd like to go to the fish market too."

"Okay!"

Anyway, the repayment date agreed upon with Thief Eyebrows and Rat Eyes is at the end of the month, so there are still two weeks left.

Going to the fish market has two advantages:

One option is to sell fish to earn money and improve their diet.

He's gotten tired of eating fish every day. The main problem is that ordinary lake fish have a strong fishy smell and don't taste good.

Secondly, the fish market is well-informed. A visit to the fish market might yield some useful information.