Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland

Chapter 281 - 278: Beyond Expectations! The Sudden Appearance of a Giant Whale!

Jiang Feng took a break from streaming for a day to specifically accompany his wife shopping in Sanya.

Since they had just arrived and were curious about the ocean, they definitely wanted to explore everywhere at first.

However, since they were going to stay here for more than a month, there was no rush to visit all the attractions.

After playing by the seaside, Jiang Feng planned to go fishing off the coast.

He first went to the seaside fishing village and asked the village chief about the procedures ordinary people need for fishing.

Including the seafarers’ certificate, fishing boat registration information, fishing permits, etc.

But as long as Jiang Feng hired a fisherman as his crew member, everything would be fine.

Everything was in compliance.

Jiang Feng immediately asked the village chief which family’s fishing boat could be rented and if he could hire a crew member.

As a result, before the village chief could find anyone, two people proactively approached Jiang Feng.

One of them was named Shen Feifei and the other Wu Shuo.

Both were fishermen from the village, but they also ran self-media accounts and had achieved hundreds of thousands of followers.

"Master Jiang, I have the certificate, my family has a boat, and I fish every day. Take my boat!" Shen Feifei said excitedly.

Wu Shuo also spoke up, "My boat is bigger; use my boat, you can keep everything we catch, I’ll just tag along."

They certainly didn’t want to miss this opportunity to ride on Jiang Feng’s popularity.

To be honest, their hard work in making short videos over half a year might not earn them as many followers as going out to fish with Jiang Feng once.

Jiang Feng is not only a big shot with millions of followers but also the top outdoor live streaming host, truly the pinnacle of outdoor streaming.

Jiang Feng was a little surprised to see them so enthusiastic.

He then chatted with them for a while.

He understood why the two wanted to go out to sea.

Then, Jiang Feng checked out their account videos.

Shen Feifei’s style is like that of a young person doing educational content; he explains the life of fishermen and takes two native dogs out to sea.

Wu Shuo, on the other hand, brings a more refined fisherman lifestyle, showcasing various delicious seafood creations.

Jiang Feng chose to collaborate with Shen Feifei.

Afterward, he began to learn about the equipment and techniques of fishing on a boat.

Before going out to sea, Jiang Feng started his stream.

The location he was at was the fishing village dock, where many fishing boats were moored, all lined up together.

Compared to the bustling tourist spots, the fishing village seemed much more desolate.

But this is the real life of seaside fishermen.

As more people joined the live stream, Jiang Feng said to the viewers:

"Today and tomorrow, I’m preparing to go fishing off the coast; I specifically rented a fishing boat."

"Currently learning the techniques of fishing with a boat."

"I’ll be fishing myself and also diving to have a look."

"The fish are abundant all year round in Hainan; it’s a paradise for fishing everywhere."

"This time, I’ll try to catch some big fish, ones worth several thousand each, like catching a big Spanish mackerel which is worth 5000 for one."

"Earn some money to offset the costs."

Upon hearing this, the live stream viewers were very excited.

However, when they saw the not-so-clean fishing boat, they began to ask:

[Master Jiang, why not rent a yacht?]

[Shouldn’t you be asking why not buy a yacht!]

[Don’t all wealthy people have yachts as standard?]

Seeing everyone’s comments, Jiang Feng replied helplessly:

"A good yacht is extremely expensive, maybe even more expensive than my entire ranch."

"Plus, a yacht involves huge maintenance costs, it’s troublesome to own one."

"Not necessary."

"And, I’m poor, I really can’t afford it."

Upon hearing this, the live stream audience immediately responded:

[You’re poor? You’re only left with money!]

[Your car alone costs millions, and your tractor too, and you’re poor?]

[Although yachts are indeed expensive, it’s unnecessary to buy one unless you’re a tycoon playing around here.]

[Master Jiang may be among the wealthy, but there are many rich people in Huaxia, Master Jiang’s assets are not that much!]

Everyone discussed fervently.

Jiang Feng brought Xiaojin Hua along for this outing.

The other dogs stayed home under Liu Yiyi’s care.

At this time, Xiaojin Hua was playing with the two native dogs.

Both native dogs had standard yellow fur, often called Big Yellow, incredibly cute.

These two dogs shouldn’t be called native dogs, they should be called ocean dogs.

Native dogs are the farmers’ best helpers, extremely adaptable, able to fit into village life if raised there, and seaside life if raised by the ocean.

These two dogs were running around the fishing boat, capable of walking on its narrow gunwale without falling into the water.

Jiang Feng introduced to everyone:

"This is Shen Feifei, a fisherman self-media blogger—I rented his fishing boat today, and we’re about to set out."

"At this time, fishermen should be leaving the port."

It was now 8 in the morning.

Starting from 7, fishermen had already set out to fish.

Shen Feifei greeted Jiang Feng’s stream viewers, then said:

"Today is the day to leave port; most people from the village will go out fishing."

"The ocean is vast and rich in resources; it can completely sustain the fishing village."

"We have small fishing boats here, but some places have large fishing boats that go far to catch fish."

As they spoke, they boarded the boat.

The two native dogs knew it was time to sail, found their places, and sat down to rest.

Xiaojin Hua, with curiosity overflowing, ran around.

Shen Feifei started the engine, the boat roared alive.

Then, the fishing boat slowly left the harbor.

The boat was not stable; it swayed left and right.

Xiaojin Hua didn’t stand firm and stumbled a few steps.

Then, it hurriedly ran to Jiang Feng’s side, with a look of uncertainty in its eyes.

Jiang Feng casually picked it up.

The drone followed the fishing boat, and the viewers laughed heartily at Xiaojin Hua’s adorable expression.

At this moment, Shen Feifei looked at the drone and asked Jiang Feng:

"Master Jiang, what model is your drone? Live drone broadcasts have become common now, but none seem to match yours in terms of quality."

"The camera and audio on your drone are particularly great."

Upon hearing Shen Feifei’s question, Jiang Feng could only explain:

"This one’s custom-made; it’s a rather special brand, but it indeed cost quite a lot."

"It’s much more expensive than the drones available on the market."

Hearing this, Shen Feifei guessed that this drone might cost hundreds of thousands and, unable to afford it himself, asked no more.

The fishing boat continued heading out to sea.

Besides the two of them, there was also Shen Feifei’s cousin on the boat, although he didn’t speak much.

The Border Collie in Jiang Feng’s arms looked somewhat alarmed as it observed the sea surface.

The other two native dogs, who grew up on the fishing boat, were quite calm, lying lazily on a large coil of rope.

Outside was the vast, endless sea.

The vastness of the sea feels different from that of the grassland, but both are equally awe-inspiring.

At this moment, Jiang Feng chatted with Shen Feifei, asking him to talk about the life of fishermen.

Shen Feifei took the microphone and said to everyone:

"Our fishing spot is 10 nautical miles from the shore, taking about an hour and forty minutes to reach."

"The cost of fishing is high — fuel costs, wear on the boat — it all adds up."

"Fortunately, every fishing trip pretty much yields a wide variety of fish, and sometimes we get lucky and catch some rare species, which allows us to earn a bit more."

"But it’s definitely exhausting and dangerous for fishermen out at sea braving the elements."

"If the weather’s bad, the boat stays docked, and the income isn’t great either."

Quietly, Shen Feifei narrated.

Through his story, viewers were able to gain more insight into the lives of fishermen.

Fishermen out at sea tend to have darker skin, wearing black leather aprons and rubber boots.

They have a lot of work to do.

The life of an ordinary fisherman, herder, or farmer is by no means easy.

Of course, it’s a different story for those who are wealthy.

By now, the two native dogs were energetically running around the boat, looking quite at ease.

Despite the swaying of the boat, they were not affected at all.

Jiang Feng found them cute and went over to play with them. The native dogs wagged their tails adorably.

Jiang Feng loves most dogs, especially native ones, but since the ranch requires herding dogs, he doesn’t keep native dogs.

Xiaojin Hua gradually adapted to the rocking of the boat, lying by the side, nervously watching as the sea receded.

It was clear that it still preferred the grassland.

An hour and a half later, the fishing boat had traveled a great distance.

Looking around, they couldn’t see any islands, boats, or signs of buildings.

Only the sea, endless and boundless.

Compared to the vibrancy of the grassland, this endless expanse felt eerily lifeless and terrifying.

The ocean is truly terrifying.

The waves were not very big, but each time one came along, the heavy, steel-laden ship would be effortlessly lifted.

The scene was originally quiet.

Just then, a sound suddenly came from the depths of the ocean.

"Woo~~~~~"

This sound, deep and resonant, was like the tolling of a mountain bell.

The sound was so loud it made eardrums tremble.

Viewers in the live stream suddenly became tense.

[What... is that sound?]

Jiang Feng was somewhat puzzled, while Shen Feifei exclaimed:

"It’s a whale! There’s a whale!"

Upon hearing Shen Feifei say this, the audience in the live stream was instantly covered in goosebumps!

A whale!

In such a desolate ocean, with such a fishing boat, they actually encountered a whale?

The sound was so penetrating it made one’s scalp tingle.

The native dogs and Border Collie retreated in fright.

Jiang Feng gripped the handrail tightly.

Just then, the sound of water being broken was heard.

Whoosh~

The next moment, a massive creature rammed the side of the fishing boat headfirst.

"Bang!"

The fishing boat swayed slightly.

The viewers were dumbfounded by this scene!

The whale... was attacking the fishing boat?

This was terrifying!

Could it be that the whale wanted to eat people?

Shen Feifei wasn’t overly nervous, and Jiang Feng understood.

"It’s clearing barnacles from its head."

Jiang Feng promptly explained to the viewers.

"Whales grow barnacles on their bodies, and to remove them, they may bump into sea rocks or fishing boats."

"Rest assured, the fishing boat is stable; such bumping won’t capsize it."

At that moment, the whale stopped ramming the boat and swam alongside it.

It emerged halfway out of the water, right next to the boat.

The sudden appearance stunned everyone.

Jiang Feng looked over and saw the whale’s head covered in clusters of white barnacles.

Seeing such a sight, it wasn’t just whales that found it uncomfortable; even humans would feel utterly uneasy.