When Ye Yaodong returned from the sea the next day, he heard that both families had already begun arranging funerals.
He shook his head. Life was unpredictable; no one could say what would happen.
He had specially set aside two large sea bass and two large mud crabs, along with some other crabs, mantis shrimp, and sword shrimp to take back with them. The day's catch had been fairly good.
Lin Xiuqing smiled when she saw them. "Why did you keep so much?"
"We hardly ever visit, so we might as well bring more. We caught it ourselves anyway. I'll take a shower, then we'll go wait at the village entrance for a passing bus. Let's get it there early while it's fresh."
"All right. I've already bought the mooncakes and pork trotters too."
Ye Second Sister-in-Law smiled from beside them. "Having your own boat certainly makes things convenient. You can keep whatever you want. You could even keep everything and take it back to your parents."
"What's that supposed to mean? You make it sound as though we've shortchanged you." Mother Ye raised her eyelids unhappily and shot Ye Second Sister-in-Law a sidelong glance.
Ye Second Sister-in-Law immediately gave an awkward laugh. "No, that's not what I meant."
Ye Eldest Sister-in-Law smiled. "Mother kept two sea bass for us too when we took Mid-Autumn gifts over a couple of days ago. Xiuqing's fish came from their own catch."
Lin Xiuqing smiled. "Your parents live nearby, just a short walk away. Mine live far away, and I rarely get to visit. The last time I went was during the tea harvest in March, so I prepared a little more."
Mother Ye nodded. "As you should. Give my regards to your parents, and tell your father he must come celebrate when