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The Hawksbill Grouper, also known as the Money Grouper, is a widely distributed fish found from Hainan to the Northeast, with many locations hosting this species. However, it is quite impressive when it reaches over thirty pounds.
Typically, farmed Money Groupers weigh around three to four pounds, which isn't particularly large. It's not that these fish can't grow bigger; rather, larger specimens are harder to sell. Fish weighing three to four pounds are just right for the table, making them popular and economically viable. Larger fish are generally not consumed by most households and are primarily supplied to hotels.
As for catching fish, Shui Laoban didn't lend a hand; it's best to be cautious with such matters. He wasn't familiar with Old Liu, and if he were to get caught, Old Liu would likely be furious! He had seen how Old Liu wouldn't even let anyone touch his rod; the old man was quite protective of his catch!
Shi Tian skillfully scooped the fish up with a net, and soon Old Wen and Old Kong joined him. The two eagerly stood on the steps, taking the net from Shi Tian's hands and posing for photos with the large fish before turning back to their own rods. This left Shi Tian somewhat astonished! It turned out they weren't there to help but just to snap pictures of the fish!
With a thirty-pound fish in hand, Old Liu lifted it effortlessly using a Control Fish Tool. Shi Tian quickly pulled out his phone to take a couple of pictures. The old man looked quite aged, yet he had such strength! A young man would struggle to hold up thirty pounds for more than a few seconds, but this old fellow had been fishing for so long and could still lift such a hefty catch—his physique was remarkable!
While Old Liu was busy, Shi Tian returned to his spot. It had been a while since he had caught any big fish. People were right; fishing required patience, and only a calm mind could land larger catches. Things had been too hectic lately; he needed to settle down and focus on fishing! Otherwise, he might find himself expelled from the Fisherman’s group!
As he calmed his mind, the fish began to bite. After half an hour of waiting, Shi Tian's float finally moved. With a swift tug, he felt a significant pull on the line. It wasn’t as big as Liu Laoyezi's catch, but it felt promising—much better than those two or three-pound carps!
After reeling in for a moment, Shi Tian was stunned when the fish surfaced! Could this really be caught? He had only seen this creature in documentaries before; he had never seen anyone catch one.
It was a three or four-pound Lionfish—quite impressive in size but definitely intimidating with its long spines!
"Be careful!" Shui Laoban warned as Shi Tian approached the Lionfish with excitement. "Getting pricked by that thing won't feel good; better use pliers to remove the hook!"
Indeed, handling a Lionfish was tricky. After circling around it for some time, Shi Tian still couldn't find a suitable spot to grab it! With Shui Laoban's reminder, he finally dug out some pliers, the Control Fish Tool, cut-resistant gloves, and other seldom-used items. After much effort, he managed to extract the hook!
What should he do with this fish? Release it? The last time he released a Little Shark, he ended up not catching anything for an entire day. This Lionfish was his first catch today; if he released it now, would he still have any luck catching more?
After splashing some water on it disdainfully and tossing it into his Fish Bucket, Shi Tian couldn't shake off his dislike for this creature! He initially considered throwing it into Yu Hu but worried that it might cause trouble later when trying to retrieve it.
Since he couldn't take any Live Shrimp from his Fish Bucket, he went over to Old Zhang's place and borrowed one shrimp. Hanging it on his hook again, he cast his line back into the water and lit a cigarette, watching the float patiently without rushing.
The moment the hook snagged a fish, Shi Tian felt a surge of excitement. It seemed that not releasing that Lionfish was the right decision; luck was finally on his side. The fish wasn’t large, and its strength was manageable, but when he pulled it up, he felt a bit uneasy—it was a Sea Eel, writhing around his hook like a snake!
This creature could bite, with its mouth full of sharp teeth. If it weren't for his sturdy line, he might not have been able to haul it up at all!
Looking at the Fish Bucket, Shi Tian hesitated. If he tossed this thing into the bucket, would it get killed by the Lionfish? But if he didn’t put it in there, where else could he keep it? He couldn’t bear to release this fish; he wanted to try making eel rice since he had never done it himself!
In the end, he decided to toss it in. His luck today was remarkable; every fish he caught either bit or stung him—there wasn’t a single decent catch. Even a Black Sea Bream would have sufficed!
Today’s fishing was slow; aside from Old Liu, there hadn’t been any big catches. Most of what they had were small fish weighing around a pound, like Xiao Shi Ban and Black Sea Bream.
Shi Tian felt frustrated—he hadn’t caught a single proper fish. Besides the Lionfish and Sea Eel, he had also snagged two small line-cutters. Who could he complain to about this?
After the Chou Tiao competition, he planned to seek out his cheap master to learn how to prepare Pufferfish. He wanted to make Pufferfish Sashimi! But first, he needed to buy a cat to feed once it was ready!
“Uncle Zhang, where can I buy a cat?” Shi Tian turned to Old Zhang with determination.
In Shi Tian’s view, keeping a cat would be easy; he had plenty of fish and could bring home a few each day to ensure the cat would grow plump!
“A cat? You want to raise a cat? How about a tabby?” Old Zhang asked after glancing at Shi Tian.
“Sure! A tabby sounds good—hardy and easy to care for!” Shi Tian had never raised one before, but since they were common, they should be easy enough.
“I’ll get you one; do you really need to buy one? They’re everywhere!” Old Zhang replied enthusiastically as he lifted his fishing rod.
As the temperature rose, the older gentlemen decided to leave for their afternoon nap. Shi Tian intended to personally see them off but realized that the rental car hadn’t been returned yet. With everyone packed in one vehicle, they could all fit perfectly!
After sending off the old men, the group began reeling in their lines since there weren’t many bites at this hour.
Old Zhang agreed to get him a cat, so Shi Tian didn’t want anything in return. He handed over the Fish Bucket and figured whatever those two fish could sell for would be fine—consider it treating Old Zhang to some cigarettes!
As Wen Qianqian drove into the villa area, the older gentlemen didn’t go inside but instead focused on the mountains behind them, trying to spot the mountain reflected in the water from their photos.
Old Liu had his own mission. Under the guidance of Old Wen and Old Kong, he followed the source of the Artificial River in the villa area, hoping to see if it flowed down from that body of water. Liu Xinyue and Wen Qianqian had no choice but to follow him up the mountain; they couldn’t let him go alone.
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