Wang Er is a fisherman in a small fishing village by the sea, who has made a living by fishing for generations.

Because my father left a larger fishing boat, and Wang Er has grown strong since childhood, the fish he caught are the most delicious.

Some time ago, when merchants often came to collect fish, he made a few profits.

But the fish that weren't sold in the past few days made him feel a little panicked.

You should know that the family of six people all rely on him to fish for a living!

If you sit in vain, you won’t be able to stand for too long!

Especially this morning, he caught a fresh tuna from the sea.

He was disappointed that he could sell it when he came to the farmers' market and it would be almost over in the morning.

It seems that the merchants who were fined in those days were scared, so they rarely came here to collect seafood.

I saw that the fishermen I usually knew in the market were still carrying loads and the fish in the loads were not sold at all.

Wang Er was a little worried. He really didn't know when it would be.

But now it is almost time for lunch, and he is going to find some food to fill his stomach.

It is impossible to eat well, so I can only deal with it casually.

I touched the copper coins in my arms, and there were only three copper coins. This was what my wife put in her purse before going out, but I was afraid that Wang Er would not be able to sell the fish and would be hungry.

Looking at the 3 cents in his hand, Wang Er was a little hesitant.

If you buy pancakes, you can fill your stomach, but he can't bear to leave it alone!

I haven't earned a penny today!

"Second, what good thing did you get today? Oh, tuna... is really a good product! If you can sell it, you can make a big profit..."

While Wang Er was thinking, a middle-aged man carrying a load walked into the farmers' market and was greeting him.

Wang Er looked up and saw that it was Wang Donglai, who was in the same village as him.

Almost all people in their village are fishermen, and every household makes a living by fishing.

Now Huating County has a market for sale, and almost everyone will choose to buy and sell.

It is not surprising to meet someone familiar here.

After all, those of them who make a living by fishing do not have enough food to grow in the fields.

All year round, I just hope to get some good fish and exchange it for copper coins to subsidize the household income.

Otherwise, by planting only a few bits of land, you may not even be able to afford the salt you eat.

"Haha, Uncle Wang, you are here too. Oh, what's the use of tuna? It's useless to not sell it. They have been here all morning and no one comes to ask for it. I really don't know what to do!"

Wang Er sighed, but was unable to change this situation.

"There's no way. The fish I caught two days ago were not sold, and they were all rotten and thrown away. But what if we come, what should we do? Today we can only try our luck, and I don't know if there are any merchants coming to buy them."

"It's hard to see in my opinion! Look, so many people haven't sold it!"

Looking at the fishermen lined up in the distance, Wang Donglai put down his shoulder pole and said sadly:

"Second, what's wrong with this? This season is obviously the highest fish-producing season, but we don't have any harvest at all. How should we spend this year!"

After hearing Wang Donglai's words, Wang Er didn't know what was wrong.

But he knew that if he couldn't make money, then this year's year would be hard!

Thinking of this, Wang Er gritted his teeth: "Uncle Wang, don't care. As long as someone comes to ask, I will sell the fish. If someone asks me, I will say it is sold at the original price to see if I can sell the fish."

Wang Donglai looked around carefully and saw that there was no one, then he said, "Well, everyone thinks so, this is a good idea, otherwise we will have to do it in vain again. However, we can't talk nonsense. Once others know, we will not be able to explain!"

"Uncle Wang, I know, then you can help me first. I'll buy some food and bring some for you later?"

"Okay, I'll help you watch here. You can go and eat first, so you don't have to bring me anything. I only came out after eating from home."

...

When Wang Er and the others were worried that no one would buy their fish, the merchant who collected the fish was not doing well during this period.

This is the peak season for fishery production and fishery production, and according to previous rules, the price should be 30% or 40% less.

Unfortunately, the Grand Governor's Office issued some commercial regulations this year, and merchants are not allowed to purchase at will, otherwise they will be fined.

A few days ago, many merchants who harvested fish were fined, which made everyone no longer dare to come to the farmers' market to collect fish.

Huang Wen is a fish vendor who specializes in collecting fish and supplying fresh fish to restaurants in various places.

According to previous years' rules, fish in the past two months are much cheaper.

But because of the inspection office of the Grand Governor's Office's regulations that the price reduction is not allowed to be purchased, he has not received any fish during this period.

After all, businessmen are seeking profit.

If he acquires it at the original price and then provides it to the restaurant, Huang Wenke will lose to death.

Since there has been no purchase in several days, the warehouse may be about to bottom out.

Huang Wen decided to go out and try his luck today to see if some of them can be reduced to buy them.

Unfortunately, when I saw the inspectors staring at them in the dark, I had to return without success.

"The shopkeeper, I have received the goods, and the restaurants sent someone to urge me again! If there is no goods, our inventory will not be available today."

The guy in the shop saw Huang Wen coming back from outside, and asked quickly.

Seeing the shopkeeper's face full of worry, although he knew that the possibility of receiving the goods was very low, the guy still couldn't help but speak.

Those restaurants kept urging him, and he was very nervous!

"What, isn't there enough stocks for today's goods?"

Huang Wen stopped and asked with a frown.

"There are still some dry goods, but the fresh ones are not enough, because fresh goods are purchased from other places and ice cubes are needed to keep them fresh, so we buy very little..."

"What should I do?"

Huang Wen slapped his head and his brain immediately ran quickly, thinking about what could be solved.

If the goods are not supplied as agreed, a penalty will be paid.

"Shopkeeper, we can actually ask for a batch from the market. I have a few friends who are fishermen who can't sell them these days. The price will definitely be lower and I won't go to the government to complain."

May be a local, so I'm sure the situation is now.

"Uh, it's not that we are afraid of the fishermen complaining. After all, we are not forcing our business to buy and sell, we are just afraid of the market inspectors..."

Of course Huang Wen knew the situation in the fish market these days, but no one of them dared to stand up first.

After all, the few people who were arrested and fined a few days ago were compensated badly!

More importantly, some unemployed vagrants have emerged these days, just by reporting to get bounty...

"If the shopkeeper goes there during lunch, those people should not be there, and 90% will not be caught."

"Oh? Really?"

Huang Wen was moved when he heard what his friend said.

The fish market in the Farmers' Market is relatively concentrated and fresh, and it is the best place to purchase for fishmongers like them.

If it was as my friend said, it would be possible that I would not be caught.

Thinking that his inventory had been exhausted and if he did not supply it in time, he would have to pay the penalty for liquidated contract, Huang Wen decided to take a risk.

"Okay, I'll try it right away."

As he said that, Huang Wen added: "You should prepare a few cars quickly, come with me, we will go and go back quickly."

...

The drizzle kept falling. Since it came early, Wang Er did not bring a straw raincoat, and he only brought a straw hat.

I just bought a sesame cake in the neighborhood with a penny and soon went to the farmers' market.

It’s not that a sesame cake can be filled, but Wang Er is reluctant to use all the three cents.

While Wang Er hunched over, he kept the cake in his arms, and checked whether there were any merchants who collected fish by.

Once there is any movement, he will start selling his fish, and it doesn't matter if the price is lower, as long as it can be sold.

It has not opened for several days, and some of the fish I caught a few days ago have rotted.

The tuna (tuna) I got today is a good product. I may not be able to encounter it several times a year. If it cannot be sold and rotten, it would be a pity.

Anyway, as long as you can sell this tuna today, Wang Er will be more satisfied.

At least the money for the New Year this year can definitely be raised.

During the Chinese New Year this year, he also wanted to buy a warm sweater for his mother, son and daughter-in-law.

While Wang Er was fantasizing about a better life, his eyes were rumbling around, wanting to find those merchants or housekeepers who came to buy.

But after looking around, he didn't find any purchaser. Wang Er could only walk towards Wang Donglai helplessly.
To be continued...