Chapter 33: Slicing a Big Fish for a Lucky Draw

Chapter 33: Slicing a Big Fish for a Lucky Draw

Having sent the sleep-deprived Xiong Quan back to bed, Xiong Zhaozhao found herself alone on the deck. She returned with her live-streaming equipment, initially planning to gather some footage but, seeing a full signal, decided to go live and fill some airtime.

"Good morning everyone. I bet the lazy fans of this channel are still in bed. But we're already at work. It's 7:25 AM in the capital, and we've just completed our maiden catch on this new ship—a great start indeed. Our luck today is truly splendid, so I wish all the fans who've joined us good fortune as well."

"I came in as soon as I got the live-stream alert. What am I seeing?!"

"It's a tuna?"

"Holy cow! This is a goldmine. I want to quit my job and become a fisherman too."

"What kind of fish is that? It's huge, enough to feed me for half a year. Look at its size compared to a person—it's insane!"

"Not sure, but someone knowledgeable, please tell us—is it valuable?"

"Is fishing this easy now? Even a rookie streamer caught a tuna. Unbelievable."

Fans were alerted about the live-stream, and soon more people started joining, many of whom were on their way to work.

Xiong Zhaozhao was mainly there to gather footage, not caring how many viewers she had. She found a large fish and began filming while introducing it.

"This is a yellowfin tuna, a relative of the bluefin tuna—the aristocrat among tunas. But it can't compare in terms of value. Yellowfin tuna is the most abundant tuna species on Earth, which makes it the cheapest. If this were a bluefin, we wouldn't be out here; we'd head straight for the magic capital."

"Yellowfin tuna may not be expensive, but you have plenty of them."

"I quit my job to fish. Anyone want to join me?"

"First, you need a boat capable of going out to sea. That'll cost you at least five million."

"Goodbye."

"Never tried it. Is it tasty?"

"I've only had canned tuna, not sure what species it was made from."

"Could the streamer really have some special fishing technique? I didn't believe her yesterday."

"Who would believe that? She studied architecture. Who knows...!"

"Streamer, I hate to break it to you, but look top left—Brother Roll fell into the bloodied water..."

Xiong Zhaozhao glanced at the screen and saw the last line.

Turning around, she spotted Brother Roll, half-covered in blood, looking terrifying and nothing like a dog. Yet, he persisted in being present at the scene, watching intently.

She called him over. Brother Roll looked at her, shook off the blood from his fur, and trotted over, emitting a pungent smell before even getting close.

"Stay here and don't shake your fur! Remember when I told you to stay put?"

Brother Roll started his act of feigned ignorance, tilting his head and widening his eyes, looking as if he had no idea what she was talking about.

Yao Guang flew over from the bow of the ship, standing on the railing to watch the commotion. "Ew! We can't keep this dog!"

"The esteemed Yao Guang has a cleanliness obsession. Hahahaha"

"Don't reject my Brother Roll. He can still be kept after a wash!"

"Don't pack him up and send him to me. My family lives in the countryside, growing rice. There will be plenty of rice for him."

"They say Brother Roll could grow into a hulking man over a meter tall. What if he still tilts his head and acts cute then?"

"Our Brother Roll will still be beautiful, no matter how big he gets. Age is just a number for cuteness."

Xiong Zhaozhao went to fetch the hose to rinse the deck, fearing Brother Roll might run off again. She simply lifted him onto the railing, making him sit next to Yao Guang.

"Stay still and don't move around. If you fall into the sea, I won't jump in to save you. Yao Guang, keep an eye on him." Yao Guang moved away slightly, disgusted by the stench.

As soon as she finished speaking, a howl echoed from the sea. Brother Roll turned his head swiftly, lost his balance, and the entire dog fell into the water...

"...My Brother Roll!"

"He really fell in."

"Brother Roll! Quickly, save him!!!"

"If there's a big fish down there, Brother Roll wouldn't even make a dent in its appetite."

Xiong Zhaozhao wasn't worried. Not only could Brother Roll swim, but Siren had returned and would rescue him.

Sure enough, Siren had already retrieved his friend and placed him on top of his head. However, due to Siren's slippery skin, the dog quickly slid back into the water. Siren dove under and pushed him back up with his head, repeating the process...

Well, no need for a bath then.

"Withdrawing my dried turnip heart, Brother Roll isn't scared at all."

"They're having fun, that's all."

"But he's not a water hunting dog, right? He's a mountain mastiff. Why isn't he afraid of water?"

"This is just a water slide project!"

"...I want to play too. The streamer should offer a paid service."

"I want to pet Siren!!"

"Siren is truly intelligent, almost human-like. Why am I not a billionaire? I want to raise one!"

"Siren was saved by humans, which is why he's friendly towards them. But if you encounter wild orcas at sea, don't rashly try to pet them. They are apex predators in the ocean, regularly hunting sharks. It's dangerous. Even if an orca doesn't intend to harm humans, their massive size could unintentionally cause serious injury to smaller humans."

Seeing that the fans had no fear of orcas, each dreaming with their heads in the clouds, Xiong Zhaozhao felt compelled to remind them.

"The streamer's warning is appreciated, but I think once people actually see a behemoth like Siren, they'll likely be intimidated."

"Over four meters long and several tons heavy. One hit from him, and a person might not survive..."

"That's why I suspect Sister Xiong is a druid, taming an orca."

Reading this comment, Xiong Zhaozhao hurriedly defended herself. "Please, it's not that I tamed him. Didn't everyone watch the live-stream? I was the one who got unfairly targeted!"

This fellow had come to rely on her, enjoying food and drink in Yao Guang's realm that couldn't be found elsewhere. The longer he stayed, the smarter he became, and it seemed he would never leave.

Big Lin Zi brought over a shrimp trap. Seeing that they were done playing, Xiong Zhaozhao lowered it into the water. The intelligent Siren pushed the dog beneath the shrimp trap, and Brother Roll climbed onto it, his four pudgy legs gripping tightly. They were hoisted onto the ship together.

In just a moment, Brother Roll was thoroughly rinsed clean. No need for a bath now. He was like a child needing multiple outfit changes in a day. Who knew how many times he'd need to be washed in a single day.

"I don't believe these two aren't possessed by spirits!!"

"I need a science program to explain why they're smarter than my seven-year-old son..."

"Orcas have intelligence equivalent to a fifteen-year-old human, so it's normal for them to be smarter than a seven-year-old. The commenter above, just wait a few more years. Abandoning children is illegal."

The account "Islander Little Bear" had over 400,000 followers on Panda Live, considered a small but significant following. To promote future island tourism, she needed to manage it well. It had been a while since she offered fan benefits, so Xiong Zhaozhao thought, "Today is our new ship's first voyage and first cast of the net. As you've seen, our luck has been quite good. Today, let's share this good fortune with our fans. Thank you for your continuous support. I plan to select the largest yellowfin tuna and slice it into ten pieces. From the comments section, I'll draw ten fans, each receiving one piece. Let's all bask in the auspiciousness of our maiden voyage."

"Holy cow! Pick me! Pick me!"

"Each piece must weigh twenty to thirty pounds. The ones on the deck are huge!"

"Throw confetti! Sister Xiong is generous. A whole one could sell for ten to twenty thousand."

"A passerby quickly follows. Draw me!"

The atmosphere in the live-stream heated up considerably. Xiong Zhaozhao prepared to end the broadcast. "I'll draw ten fans shortly. Those selected, please send me your addresses privately. The fish will only be cut and shipped once we return to port, and the exact date is uncertain. But whatever piece you get is what you get. It's random!"

Gu Nan called, and Xiong Zhaozhao promptly ended the live-stream to answer.

"You're quick. Already in the South Pacific?" Gu Nan teased.

"Are you, the working stiff, watching my live-stream early in the morning?"

"A working stiff watching a fisher girl stream at the dining table. My whole family watched together, and then my grandfather took a liking to your fish. Could you dock at the magic capital on your return? He said he'll take all the yellowfin tuna at market price."

"That's very kind of you, Brother Nan, for supporting the fisher girl's business. But this time, the quantity is substantial. Is Whale Row planning to eat tuna every day?"

"Don't worry. We have cold storage and can eat slowly. Plus, we have two new branches opening soon, one in Chong Hai!"

The news of Whale Row opening in Chong Hai was indeed good, providing another sales channel for precious seafood in the future.