Before the shouts ended, a young man in white clothes, holding a folding fan, squeezed forward with a smile. When he looked at the silver-haired old man and the little girl, a sneer escaped from the corner of his mouth.
Behind him, there were also a group of strong men with strong backs and playful faces. It was obvious that this person had a high status. At least in the dock, he was a character with absolute say.
"It's Master Teng! Why is he here?"
"I heard that today is the birthday party for the mother of the Teng family. Is it possible that Master Teng is here to find ingredients for his mother?"
"Tsk, tsk, this blue swordfish is famous as the 'Big Blue Shark', and it was caught by Master Teng. Now we are in for a good show."
Amidst the discussion in the audience, the identity of the young master in white was finally revealed.
Surprisingly, it was the eldest young master of the Teng family in Canglan City, Teng Chuxiong!
If the eldest young master of the Teng family takes a fancy to this blue swordfish and wants to buy it, then no one will dare to snatch it. Even the eager traders around him can only secretly say that it is bad luck and dare not fight with it. The fight can only be watched helplessly.
On the other hand, the two parties involved looked at the Teng family with bewildered expressions and looked at everyone in the Teng family in panic, as if it was a great honor to have a few words with such a high-ranking young master.
The silver-haired old man, called "Old Man", used to be a blacksmith. Later, when he got older and couldn't handle the hammer anymore, he simply changed his career and became a fisherman. He made a living by fishing, and occasionally sponsored some children from poor families. , quite respected here.
And that little girl is his granddaughter, named Tie Qiuning.
Seeing Mr. Teng coming, Old Man Tie thought he had met a wealthy man. He quickly recovered from his sluggishness and greeted him with a smile: "Master Teng, I don't know if you just made a sound, but you have taken a fancy to this big blue shark? If the Teng family wants to use this fish as the main dish for their birthday banquet, Master Teng only needs to pay ten gold. I wonder what you think..."
Ten gold!
This price is definitely considered very fair.
If it is sold to those fishmongers and sold in the market, it can be sold for at least twelve gold, or even higher.
If he hadn't heard that the Teng family was holding a big banquet today, and that the eldest young master, Teng Chuxiong, had personally come to buy it, Old Man Tie would never have sold it at such a low price. He would rather suffer a loss than take advantage of others.
"Ten gold? You're an old fool, I'm afraid you've gone crazy thinking about money."
Who would have thought that what was originally a very fair deal seemed to have changed in Teng Chuxiong's ears. He smiled coldly and said: "Our Teng family controls the dock to provide protection for you humble fishermen. This young master When did you come here, you untouchables, didn't you rush and beg to give me food ingredients?"
"It's just a big blue shark, but you actually want money? Give it to me. I think it's low-grade. Old man Tie, if you dare to talk nonsense again, be careful that I take away your fishing rights!"
boom!
The word came out like a bolt from the blue!
Neither the fishermen around nor Old Man Tie would have thought that Teng Chuxiong would not pay a penny for such a precious and extremely rare giant blue shark?
Looking at this momentum, it seems that there is still an intention to directly occupy it? Robbery!
"No, no, no, Master Teng, the old man is just a commoner? How dare you despise the Teng family? Despise the eldest master? Although this big blue shark was obtained by accident, it is also something urgently needed. It needs to be exchanged for some money, so that Qiu can Ningwazi uses it for private school, how could you...how could you..."
Speaking of this, Old Man Tie was already incoherent and didn't know how to answer. He was deeply afraid that he would offend Young Master Teng and cause disaster from heaven. He would lose his fishing qualifications in the future and would no longer be able to make a living from this.
As the saying goes.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Even in such a remote Canglan Mountain Pier, there is a small river and lake under the jurisdiction of Canglan City.
A few years ago, the Teng family spent a lot of money to monopolize the fishing rights of the dock. Anyone who makes a living fishing here must pay tribute to the Teng family to keep their job.
Since Old Man Tie makes a living here, how could he not know this? However, he did not default on the payment every year, but paid it in full without missing a penny.
But now, he was lucky enough to catch a big blue shark. It was an unexpected gain, and it all belonged to himself, but Teng Chuxiong insisted on grabbing it. Isn't this bullying others?
"Old man, I'll tell you the truth, I'm attracted to this big blue shark. If you still want the fishing rights, then shut up. Otherwise, after today, you will take care of that big shark." Broken ship, get out of here!!!"
Seeing that coercion failed, Teng Chuxiong simply didn't bother to pretend, and directly threatened him viciously, ten gold? For him, it is indeed not much, but he just doesn't want to give it. He clearly wants to take it by force and prey on the people.
This is the territory of their Teng family. He can do whatever he wants. This old man is just a dying old man. Could he still cause trouble for himself?
As for his little granddaughter, whether she is dead or alive, whether she can go to a private school or not, what does it have to do with Teng Chuxiong?
As long as Teng Chuxiong can bring back this big blue shark and show his filial piety, tonight... the Teng family will definitely be very lively, and his mother will be very touched. She has brought back a hundred catty fish, right?
"No, it can't be done... Master Teng, I'm already old. Even if I fish, I won't be able to fish for many years. But Qiu Ning's baby is already old. If I can't go to private school this year, I'm afraid it won't be possible in the future... ..." Old Man Tie looked confused. For the sake of his little granddaughter, even though he was extremely afraid in his heart, he had to persist for once.
He is getting old, and his monthly fish catch has been gradually decreasing. Recently, every time he goes fishing on the boat, he has begun to fail. Therefore, he accidentally caught this big blue shark, no matter what, he is not willing to give up easily.
"grandfather."
Seeing her grandpa arguing with the eldest young master of the Teng family for her own sake and not giving in, Tie Qiuning was immediately moved and tears were already rolling in her eyes, almost ready to burst out.
Those two little hands were also tightly clasped together, full of tension and worry. Obviously, they didn't want grandpa to offend someone he shouldn't have offended for his own sake.
"You old guy, despite my good advice, you still dare to propose a toast without being punished with a fine drink!"
Teng Chuxiong's face turned cold, and he suddenly pointed at the big blue fish and shouted sternly: "Stop talking nonsense, the entire dock belongs to our Teng family. If I want to take away this big blue shark, that's what I should do. You... If you still dare to stop me, I will kill you..."
After saying that, he coldly ordered the burly men beside him: "What are you doing standing around here? Why don't you take them away!"
"Yes! Young Master!"
After receiving the order, the big men immediately agreed in unison and agreed!
Immediately, in full view of everyone, he knocked Old Man Tie to the ground with a few punches, then raised the big shark, got up and left, taking and plundering unscrupulously.
