20 years of teaching

Chapter 62 Casting a Net
Liu Huihui couldn't help laughing, and said, "That, that, what? Mom!"

Wang Guizhen thought for a while, and said simply: "Have you two kissed yet?"

Liu Huihui trembled while covering her mouth and laughing.

"Already kissed? Huh? Didn't it just kiss? You, who are you two? But...but you are too young!" Wang Guizhen suddenly became anxious again, holding her daughter's arm and asking non-stop.

Liu Huihui stopped laughing, and said angrily: "Mom, what are you talking about? Now you finally know that I am still very young, brother Fei Fei and I have not done anything."

"Haven't even held hands?" Wang Guizhen was even more anxious this time.

"I've definitely held hands with him. When I was a few years old, I held hands with him." Liu Huihui paused and sighed, "Sometimes, I feel that Fei Fei is like a piece of wood."

"I guess he is shy. You should take the initiative." After Wang Guizhen finished speaking, she leaned closer to her daughter's ear and whispered a few words.

Two red clouds floated on Liu Huihui's face, and she said shyly, "Mom, is this okay?"

"Why not? Back then, your dad and I were engaged for half a year, and he didn't even hold my hand once. He was as timid as a mouse when he was with me. It really pissed me off! In the end, I was forced to back down." Wang Guizhen recalled Once upon a time, I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear.

Liu Huihui hugged her mother and said, "Mom, you're really good! I didn't expect my father to be more stupid than Brother Fanfan! Well, I will learn from you and take the initiative."

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It was already dark, and Liu Shouqing ran into a few people on the way to take a bath in Jinghu Lake, and everyone greeted each other.

Some people had just returned home from working in the fields, and several of them had just returned from taking a bath in Mirror Lake.

In summer, many members of the Jinghu group like to take a bath in Jinghu.

Swimming in the mirror lake is a very pleasant thing.

After passing through the patchwork of tile-roofed houses in the countryside, there is a small forest. After crossing the small forest, you will arrive at the edge of Jinghu Lake.

Some sparse fir trees were flooded, and only the tops of the trees were exposed above the water.

Mirror Lake at night, you can't see the opposite scene.

The opposite is not the territory of Linjiang County, but Song'an County, which also belongs to Jianghuai Province.

The middle line of Jinghu Lake is the dividing line between Linjiang County and Song'an County.

When Liu Shouqing was young, he could swim to Song'an County from here during the dry season of Jinghu Lake.

But it’s not working now, and it’s not because of his age. Liu Shouqing’s water quality is excellent, he can lie on the surface of the water without moving for a long time, and he can also dive under the water for half a day without coming out of the water.

In the past, passing through the grove here was a paddy field. Behind the paddy field was a river beach with lush weeds. The terrain of the river beach gradually decreased and extended for hundreds of meters with a gentle slope before reaching the edge of Jinghu Lake.

Now it means that the water surface on the mirror lake side has suddenly widened by hundreds of meters, and it is estimated that the situation on the other side is also the same.

The Jinghu Formation is lucky. Along the lake, only the Jinghu Formation has not been flooded. This is due to the fact that the Jinghu Formation has a higher terrain and is separated from Jinghu by small forests, rice fields, and open fields. river beach.

The wind is not strong tonight, but the sound of waves hitting the shore is still heard. In the evening, there are more people here. Adults and children come to take a bath together.

But by this time, there were no people there, and it was already very late.

Liu Shouqing got into the water and began to swim. He did not swim to the middle of the lake, but swam back and forth along the east-west direction several times along the edge.

After swimming for about 20 minutes, Liu Shouqing confirmed that there were no other people by the lake, and there were no boats or motorboats in the middle of the lake, and then he began to swim towards the middle of the lake.

Swimming to a position about 50 meters away from the lake, Liu Shouqing stepped on the water and stood still. Facing the direction of the village of Jinghu Formation, he was looking for a reference and constantly adjusted his orientation.

After confirming that he had arrived at the target location, Liu Shouqing took a deep breath and dived underwater.

Standing upside down and using both hands to push back the water vigorously, Liu Shouqing easily dived to the bottom of the water, touched an iron stake, and the fishing net was tied to the iron stake.

This iron pile is in Jinghu Lake all year round. Liu Shouqing will adjust the position of the iron pile in good time according to the water level, keeping the iron pile about 50 meters away from the shore.

This is a very appropriate distance. The density of fish in this position is high, and it is difficult for people on the lake to come to this position, and the fishing nets will not be easily found.

Liu Shouqing's fishing nets are never taken home. They are tied to iron stakes during the day and cast out at night.

At three o'clock in the morning, Liu Shouqing would come to collect the net, drag the net to the shore, take the fish away, then tie the net, swim to the iron post, and tie the net to the iron post.

During the day, the net cannot be spread out. After the fish is entangled in the net, they will struggle desperately and make a lot of noise, which will be discovered by others.

After spreading the net, Liu Shouqing swam to the east for a certain distance, and then dived again. Below this is another iron stake.

Liu Shouqing buried four iron piles in Jinghu, each with a fishing net.

He casts all four fishing nets every night, and can take thirty to forty catties of fish from these four fishing nets each time he collects the nets.

After the fish is picked, Liu Shouqing will ride a bicycle to the streets of Lingnan Town with the fish on his back before dawn, and sell the fish to regular fishmongers.

This is just one of Liu Shouqing's original fishing methods.

According to different seasons and weather, Liu Shouqing will adopt different fishing methods.

This year there is a big flood and the water area is large. Fish like to swim to the shore to find food. The best way is to catch fish with nets.

Liu Shouqing only uses one fishing method every night to ensure that the net, hook or cage are lowered in time, and the fish and shrimp can be taken away in time.

He is not greedy, as long as he can get dozens of catties of fish in one night.

He understands the truth that greed leads to loss.

He never squandered the money from selling fish. He smoked cigarettes for 1.2 yuan a pack, and drank wine for 2 yuan a catty. He was reluctant to buy a new dress for several years.

The money needs to be saved for the two daughters, and I have to save money.

Besides, you can't spend money lavishly. People will think about where your money comes from when they see that you are living a good life.

Regarding fishing, the method of fishing must be kept secret, and the income from fishing must also be hidden.

After spreading out the four fishing nets, Liu Shouqing swam to the shore, stood in waist-deep water, and took a bath.

He was humming an unknown tune, his voice was rough and hoarse, which was rather unpleasant, but it could be heard how happy he was.

Fishing is one of his favorite things to do.

This is not just about making money. Liu Shouqing has gained great happiness in the fishing process.

For all kinds of fishing skills, Liu Shouqing is very good at it. No matter it is windy or snowy, whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, in any season and under any weather conditions, as long as Liu Shouqing comes to Jinghu Lake, he can get some fish back.

Fishing has become a part of his life, just like drinking alcohol and strong tea, he is addicted, the addiction is so heavy that he can't quit.

"Dad, hurry home." The eldest daughter's voice came from the bank.

Liu Shouqing quickly walked to the shore, and blamed: "You child, why are you here at the lake so late? I told you, don't run here at night."

Liu Huihui stood where her father placed the slippers and said, "I'm worried about your safety after you drank."

"Come to the lake after drinking, I'm absolutely safe! If you don't drink, it's not safe." Liu Shouqing went ashore, put on his slippers, and alternately put his feet in the water a few times, "Let's go, let's go back quickly. Home."

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(End of this chapter)