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The sales from fishing lines alone brought in nearly six hundred dollars, making it seem like selling fishing lines could cover the rent in the future! However, he knew deep down that such luck was unlikely to last. A hundred meters of fishing line could last one or two years, and this group of customers wouldn’t be buying fishing lines again for at least a year. The profit from fishing lines wouldn’t last long.
As that group left, Chang Guadi hopped in excitedly.
“What happened? Did a crab pinch your foot while you were gone?” Shi Tian teased as he got up to move a stool for him.
“Don’t mention it! I was testing the fishing line when some idiot shouted, and I ended up getting hit on the foot by a brick!” Chang Guadi complained, waving his hand to signal Shi Tian not to fuss. He hopped on one foot to the counter. “Is my Line Setup ready? Hurry up and give it to me, and also weigh out ten dollars’ worth of Live Shrimp. I want to try casting a couple of times!”
Glancing at the Live Shrimp in the tank, Chang Guadi couldn’t help but grumble, “Why use such good shrimp for fishing? Just get some Small Shrimp; they’re cheaper!”
Shi Tian explained that these shrimp were sent by Shi Ye, each one lively and appetizing to look at. However, their purchase price was certainly not low; selling them at sixty-one per pound might not even cover costs.
Only good shrimp could catch good fish. These shrimp were on sale today, and once they were sold out, he would have to switch to Small Shrimp; otherwise, he would incur significant losses! After weighing the shrimp and handing them to Chang Guadi, Shi Tian watched enviously as he hopped across the street with his Fishing Rod.
Now that he had opened this shop, his chances of going fishing would likely diminish. The worst thing about running a shop was closing it randomly for breaks; if he did that too often, customers would stop coming back when they couldn’t find what they wanted.
Once he made enough money, he planned to hire a store clerk to watch over things daily so he could fish whenever he wanted!
After watching Chang Guadi leave, Shi Tian turned back into the shop to record the items sold earlier. He planned to calculate costs and inventory later that evening for timely restocking.
Before he finished recording, more customers arrived—strangers this time. After some inquiries, Shi Tian realized someone had shared information about the Line Setup giveaway in another group, and these people were here hoping for free handouts.
Let them come for handouts! They were here for the Line Setup after all; he couldn’t refuse them or else his shop’s reputation in Sanya would be ruined.
The Line Setup wasn’t worth much; anyone could easily make several sets from discarded water bottles. As for those Points, they were hardly worth mentioning. Giving away Line Setups meant he could recoup his costs by catching a few Xiao Yu; it was better than driving around delivering warmth!
The newcomers were all decent folks and wouldn’t just take his Line Setup without buying something in return. They might as well grab some Lan Ji, Jiu Yi Ba, or Suo Gong—having plenty stocked in the Fishing Box wouldn’t hurt. Even if they didn’t need anything specific, they could at least buy a box of worms as a gesture!
Throughout the day, Shi Tian hardly took a break. A complete Finished Line Set—even branded—cost only a few bucks. Adding a Pin Gou and a float brought it under ten dollars. Yet these people drove several kilometers just to support his little shop. Were they crazy?
As dusk approached and Air Force wanted to pack up, the old man wouldn’t budge from his spot; thus, the three of them had no choice but to sit there with him!
The old man was leaving tomorrow, and after that, there wouldn’t be many chances for sea fishing. Each cast counted now, especially since Lu Ya had made sure the Fishing Platforms were level enough for him to lie back in his Fishing Chair while surf fishing—he certainly didn’t want to leave!
“Big brother! You came all the way from Sanya Bay just for this Line Setup? To support my little shop?” Shi Tian asked incredulously as he looked at his last customer of the day.
It was already nearly seven o’clock; night had fallen. He should wrap up business soon. It was fine when he was alone, but since he came with Air Force’s car, if he didn’t close up shop, the old man would keep using him as an excuse not to reel in!
How much is a set of Line Setup? I drove over ten kilometers just for a set of Line Setup. Do you think I'm foolish?
After throwing a remark at Shi Tianyi, the Bro handed Shi Tian a cigarette and said, "My wife won't give me money to buy Fishing Gear, but the electricity bill is on her! Driving over ten kilometers is tiring, but this Line Setup feels like a steal for me! You must not be married; otherwise, you wouldn't understand!"
Hearing this, Shi Tian couldn't help but respect the Bro.
Two sets of Line Setup were delivered, along with more than ten sets of Fish Hooks. He took out his phone to scan the code; such a remarkable person was quickly added to the group!
"Hey! There are shrimp in the tank; catch a few for yourself, consider it a gift from me! If you cast your line a couple of times, you might just catch a big fish. That would make the trip worthwhile!"
Shi Tian really wondered if this Bro would survive until tomorrow. After work, he drove over ten kilometers just to claim a free Line Setup. Would he get beaten by his wife when he got home?
Patting Shi Tian on the back, the Bro didn’t hold back; he caught a few shrimp and scanned the QR code, paying eight dollars and eighty cents. Then he left Shi Tian with an impressive silhouette as he headed towards the sea.
Turning off the lights and air conditioning, and confirming that the oxygen pump in the tank was working properly, Shi Tian closed the shop and walked across the street.
"Old man, how was your catch today?" He had been fishing all day long and even had lunch sitting on his Fishing Chair. Shi Tian admired the old man's perseverance!
Chang Guadi had already left by mid-afternoon. Although they were all fishing in the same spot, the old man occasionally managed to reel in a fish while Chang Guadi's bobber remained still for half the day before he decided to pack up and leave.
Not much was caught—just one thirty-pound Mullet and over ten Shi Ban. When Shi Tian approached, the old man humbly remarked in a rather Versailles manner.
Opening the Fish Bucket revealed not only a full bucket of fish but also some Yu Hu! It seemed he had landed quite a haul; there were so many fish that they overflowed from the bucket.
With Shi Tian arriving, the old man knew it was time to head back.
He stood up to pack away his rod, took out a cloth, and meticulously dried each section of his surfcasting rod before removing the reel and setting it aside. He then began cleaning the Wheel.
As the old man cleaned up, Shi Ye Kong Jun and others joined in. Just packing up took Shi Tian nearly ten minutes of waiting for them.
Tomorrow, the old man would be heading back to Beijing, so Shi Tian had to cook personally. Once back, he would have Air Force arrange for these fish to be quick-frozen so that the old man could take them with him and show off to his old Fishing Buddies.
Of course, Air Force's share of fish would also be mercilessly taken; with so many fish around, they could probably fill at least two bags by early morning tomorrow.
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