Time Travel: A Fisherwoman Goes to the Sea to Raise a Baby

Chapter 510 Storing Ingredients

Grandpa looked at the dark sea and suddenly brought up the important matter:

"Yi-yi, there's something I need to remind you of. The fishing ban is almost here."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yiyi sat up straight and looked at him: "Grandpa, please speak."

Xu Anyang chimed in, "According to the old rules and government announcements, fishing is prohibited from the first day of the Lunar New Year to the end of May. Fishing can only resume after the fish and shrimp in the sea have finished spawning and are allowed to rest and recuperate. This process takes about half a year."

Uncle nodded: "Once the fishing ban is over, fishing boats can't go out to sea, and there won't be any fresh catches at the dock. Your restaurant is doing so well, and you need a lot of seafood every day. You'll have to think of ways to source the ingredients in the next few months and make plans ahead."

The fishing ban is tough, and every year at this time, some restaurants in town have to close.

"Even if the ice cellar is full of ingredients, it will only last for a month. Given the business of our restaurant, we will definitely lose money if we close down."

Xu Anyang's tone carried a hint of melancholy.

"I really don't know why they have to impose this fishing ban..." Xu Honglian said lazily.

No sooner had she finished speaking than her great-uncle slapped her hand.

"Don't be afraid of outsiders hearing this. Think before you speak, make sure you know what you should and shouldn't say, don't be like a big sieve."

"Uncle said sternly."

Xu Honglian looked at his stern face and shrugged.

He shrank back, too afraid to speak.

"To be honest, I don't understand either. A fishing ban is acceptable, since most sea fish breed from late spring to summer. But it's too long. Fishing can continue in January and February."

Xu Yiyi didn't speak. The ancients believed in the unity of man and nature, and did not exhaust the resources of the ponds. They arranged fishing according to the breeding season of fish and crabs, which not only met their livelihood needs but also allowed marine resources to continue to thrive.

During the fishing ban period, people on the island can still fish in the river and continue to go beachcombing.

Although I didn't earn much money, I could still afford to eat my fill.

Restaurants need a lot of ingredients, so they definitely need to prepare in advance.

"I've prepared plenty of dried goods, and as for other ingredients like chicken, duck, and pork, they can all be used to make delicious dishes. As for other things... I'm in the process of contacting them, so it definitely won't affect the restaurant's business."

Lingxi County has more than a dozen townships under its jurisdiction, but not all of them are located by the sea.

Some townships are located inland, near mountains.

The mountains naturally have their own products.

In the village where Aunt Li's family lives, there are many rabbits, and many people in every household raise them.

If we can reach an agreement with the hunters and rabbit farmers, we can sell the rabbits for a while.

Besides rabbits, there might also be other mountain products such as pheasants, wild mushrooms, and dried bamboo shoots in the mountains.

You can still do business even if you only focus on the sea.

……

Before they could finish speaking, the small boat had already reached the shore.

The group left one after another.

Xu Yiyi carried the baby and led Sanchuan Sihai home. A Yue walked in front, holding Xueqiu in her arms and holding a lantern in her hand.

"Big sister, I want to take a shower."

San Chuan sniffed himself; he smelled of vegetables. Although he didn't smell bad, he was used to showering every day, and he felt uncomfortable if he didn't shower for a day.

"No, it's too cold. What if you catch a cold? Let's wash it when the sun comes out."

With that, Xu Yiyi ushered Sanchuan and Sihai back into the house.

After she had lulled Wu Yuan to sleep, she went straight to take a shower.

"Still saying it's cold?" A-Yue scoffed.

Xu Yiyi dried her hair and sat down next to A Yue. "It's cold, but I'm strong and healthy, so I can take a shower."

A-Yue smiled and shook her head.

"Have you made contact with Er'er?" she asked.

Xu Yi raised her chin and said, "There are letters she wrote inside. You want to read them..."

Before she could finish speaking, A-Yue ran quickly to Xu Yiyi's room.

With a bang, the door was pushed open.

Xu Yiyi looked at A Yue with annoyance as she came out with the letter, "Take it easy, I finally managed to get the child to sleep."

A-Yue smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, Wu Yuan is sleeping like a little pig, you can't wake him up."