Lin Xiuqing had originally wanted to take advantage of these few quieter days to visit her parents, bring them Mid-Autumn Festival gifts, and tell her family the date of their move so she could invite them to the housewarming feast. She had not expected another typhoon, and now she could only wait until it passed.
Their area had a lot of typhoons in summer. This year had been fairly good; many typhoons had not passed their way or even affected them. But they had heard this one was another major typhoon.
The village People's Commune had broadcast the announcement over the loudspeakers early that morning, and the whole village had heard it.
Some people hurried anxiously down to the shore to sail their boats to the Typhoon Shelter, while others remained calm and unhurried, saying there were still a few days left.
Ye Yaodong was one of those in no hurry.
Typhoon weather brought catches!
He had only checked his catch yesterday. He would check it again tomorrow and take the boat to the Typhoon Shelter while he was at it. With his plan settled, he ambled toward the new house, intending to check the tide at the beach along the way.
Fortunately, the roof of their new home would be fully tiled after another day's work today. Otherwise, if it were left half-finished, they really would have to worry about the typhoon ripping off all the tiles.
After walking around the house and checking the progress on the roof tiles, he saw that Father Ye and his two older brothers were all helping out, so he headed toward the shore with his mind at ease.
Watching the tide ebb calmly, he did not feel that the waves were particularly big. Only when he saw a fist-sized Giant Clam washed