The entire ocean is my fishing ground.

Chapter 9: Disrupting the event? Recording you.

The next morning, before dawn, Lin Chen opened his eyes.

Today's information has been updated (4/4)

[Intelligence 1 (Resource Category): A small number of sea bass have been spotted in the nearshore Reef No. 2 area, but the numbers are not significant enough to warrant dedicated fishing.]

[Intelligence 2 (Resource): Some sand crabs, weighing about twenty pounds, are hiding in the mudflats south of the village. They are troublesome to handle and have low value.]

[Intelligence 3 (Opportunity): The town's sea fishing club is recruiting part-time guides. Requirements include familiarity with the nearby waters and the ability to lead members to suitable fishing spots. Compensation is reasonable.]

[Intelligence 4 (Warning): Zhang Meng has returned to the village from town and is in a very bad mood. Intelligence analysis suggests he had an argument with his cousin Zhang Tiejun over agency profit sharing and may erupt in anger at the dock at any time. The host is advised to avoid the dock area today.]

None of today's four intelligence reports mentioned high-value catches.

The fourth warning warrants attention.

"Zhang Meng is back."

Lin Chen stared at the panel and muttered something to himself.

"And I'm in a really bad mood..."

He immediately connected this intelligence with his recent actions.

Zhang Tiejun is the owner of the seafood wholesale market in town, and Zhang Meng is his agent who buys fish from Huangni Village. Zhang Meng is responsible for buying seafood caught by fishermen in the village at low prices and then reselling it to Zhang Tiejun to earn the price difference.

By bypassing them and selling the seafood directly to two restaurants in town, he was undoubtedly taking away their profits.

Zhang Tiejun's business was affected, so naturally he would vent his anger on Zhang Meng.

Zhang Meng was used to bullying others in the village. He ran back after being bullied by his cousin, and he would definitely find an excuse to vent his anger.

The dock was where he was prone to losing his temper.

Lin Chen instantly made up his mind.

Today is not a good day to go out to sea.

With no good fishing targets at sea, he could also take the opportunity to avoid Zhang Meng.

He helped his mother tidy up the yard at home, and took out a few management books he had brought back from the city to look through.

It was a little after nine in the morning.

A commotion arose outside the courtyard gate.

Lin Chen peered through the crack in the door.

I saw Aunt Wang from next door asking a fisherman who had just returned from the dock about the situation.

"Old Zhou, I just heard that Zhang Meng threw a tantrum at the docks. Is it true?"

The fisherman named Old Zhou lit a cigarette, his hand still trembling slightly.

"It's not just losing your temper, it's inhuman."

"We had just finished unloading the goods when he rushed over and started cursing at everyone he saw. He said we had cut off his source of income by selling the fish to outsiders. He would hit anyone who dared to talk back."

"I hope no one is hurt."

"Uncle Li is in trouble."

"He caught a basket of decent-quality ribbonfish in his net today and is preparing to sell them."

Without saying a word, Zhang Meng rushed forward and kicked the fish basket over.

"A whole basket of fish was spilled on the ground and trampled on. Uncle Li tried to pick it up, but Zhang Meng pointed his finger at him and cursed at him. Zhang Meng said that if he dared to sell fish to outsiders again, he would smash his boat."

Aunt Wang covered her mouth, not daring to utter a sound.

"With so many people around, isn't anyone brave enough to step in and stop them?"

"Who dares to stop me?"

Old Zhou gave a wry smile.

"There are two young men standing next to him, each holding an iron bar. If you stop him today, will he be able to go out to sea tomorrow?"

"If your boat is damaged at sea, where can you complain? Everyone is angry but dare not speak out."

Lin Chen listened quietly behind the door.

Impulse will not solve the problem.

He forced himself to calm down and walked back to the backyard.

There is a waist-high wall in the backyard, and beyond the wall is a sloping area.

Standing at the highest point of the slope, you can see a corner of the dock over several rows of houses.

Although it was quite far away, the scene on the dock was clearly visible.

He saw Zhang Meng's imposing figure.

Zhang Meng paced back and forth in the crowd.

He was pointing at the old man who was slumped on the ground and shouting insults.

A fish basket overturned next to the old man was scattered with silvery-white ribbonfish.

All the fish fell into the muddy water.

Several fishermen stood around, keeping a distance but not daring to approach.

Lin Chen quickly turned on his phone's video recording function and pointed the camera at the chaotic scene.

He zoomed in on his phone to the maximum.

The image is somewhat blurry.

The fish basket that Zhang Meng kicked over and his cursing were clearly recorded.

He only recorded for about a minute before stopping and returning to the yard.

Lin Chen stayed at home all afternoon.

The commotion at the dock subsided by evening. He carried fruit and nutritional supplements out of his house and headed towards Uncle Li's house.

Uncle Li's house is located at the west end of the village; it's a dilapidated stone house.

When Lin Chen arrived, Uncle Li was sitting alone on the stone steps at the entrance.

He was weaving a tattered fishing net.

Uncle Li's wife passed away a few years ago, and his son works away from home and rarely comes back.

"Uncle Li."

Lin Chen called out softly.

"Oh, it's Xiao Chen. Come in and have a seat."

"Uncle Li, I heard about what happened at the dock today."

Lin Chen put down what he was holding.

He took five 100-yuan bills out of his pocket and stuffed them into Uncle Li's hand.

"Take this money. I'll cover the cost of the fish we lost today."

"This won't do."

Uncle Li hurriedly tried to push the money back.

"I can't accept this money. You didn't earn it easily."

"Uncle Li, please take it."

Lin Chen pressed down on his hand.

"I've always remembered your kindness in reminding me to be careful of Zhang Meng. Consider this money a small token of my appreciation. If you refuse it, you're disrespecting me."

Looking into Lin Chen's sincere eyes, Uncle Li's cloudy old eyes welled up with tears.

He stopped refusing and put the money in his pocket.

"You are such a good child."

He wiped his eyes with the back of his hand and let out a long sigh.

"Zhang Meng is not someone to be trifled with. If he finds out you helped me today, he'll definitely hold a grudge. You must be careful in the future."

"I know Uncle Li."

Lin Chen nodded.

"Don't worry, he won't be arrogant for long."

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