novelraw Chapter 2253 - 7: Baobao’s First Love 07
Chapter 2253 - 7: Baobao’s First Love 07
Dongling is located in the eastern part of Dayong, bordering the sea, with several low mountains within its territory. The people of Dongling rely on the sea and the mountains for their livelihood, living better than those in Dayong and Xiliang.
However, this has only been the case in recent years. Twenty years ago, the fishermen of Dongling relied solely on going out to sea to fish, then taking their catch to the market to exchange for grains or wild game from the mountains.
If it was a good year, some villagers who relied on farming could spare some grains to exchange for fish and shrimp. But in times of drought, it was hard to gather enough grains to feed their families, let alone exchange for fish to improve their diet.
This meant that fishermen could only live on fish for a long time without tasting grains.
People eat grains; constantly eating seafood would be unbearable, so the people of Dongling did not live comfortably in the past.
However, this began to change twenty years ago. And all of this was because of a young fisherwoman named Yun Shu.
"I’ve heard that Yun Shu’s family was particularly in trouble. Her father went out to fish and never returned due to a storm, and her mother was in poor health, unable to do anything. As for Yun Shu, she was born in a fishing family yet couldn’t swim and fainted at the sight of water! Ugh, without a man in the house, it’s easy to imagine how hard life was."
As Xia Ke rode her horse on the road, she recounted the story of the Goddess of the Sea to He Lianyu and her two brothers.
He Lianyu shook his head, thinking of his own mother. It was said that his mother also had a difficult time in her youth, ultimately earning some silver by matchmaking, which gave her the capital to open a shop and prosper step by step.
Ah Jin and Ah Yin exchanged a glance, thinking of their mother Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan was once known as the Little Disaster Star in the village! Her father was paralyzed, and her mother was weak. Doesn’t that sound a lot like Yun Shu?
Xia Ke didn’t think too much and continued to tell Yun Shu’s story.
"Then, one day, Yun Shu was rescued from the sea and suddenly became a different person. She was no longer afraid of water and could swim now! People said she was the reincarnation of the Goddess of the Sea and regarded her with great awe. Moreover, Yun Shu learned many new skills! She could dive to the sea floor to catch sea cucumbers and bring up beautiful coral. Oh, and she could cultivate pearls too!"
Women love shiny and glittering things, and Xia Ke was no exception. Her eyes lit up at the mention of pearls.
"Did you know? Pearls aren’t naturally found in the sea; they’re produced by something alive! I thought the saying ’old clams lead to pearls’ was false, but it turns out they’re really produced!"
He Lianyu had also heard of this, though he had never seen it himself.
"My Imperial Brother loves pearls the most. He used to come to Dongling every year to buy them in large quantities. I think he bought them from a little girl, but after he ascended the throne, he didn’t have the chance to travel anymore. I wonder if that little girl he mentioned is this Goddess of the Sea."
"That must be it!"
Although she had never met Yun Shu, Xia Ke was very familiar with her story, and Yun Shu was her idol in every way.
"Yun Shu is amazing! Not only can she harvest things that even men can’t, but she can also cultivate pearls and make fish balls and shrimp balls! She runs no less than ten workshops!"
Ah Yin’s eyes also lit up. Ten workshops, that must be a lot of money!
There were so many stories about Yun Shu that Xia Ke talked all the way without finishing, but everyone became more interested in her.
Twenty years have passed. Surely Lin Yuan and Shen Yao want to come to Dongling to meet this legendary Goddess of the Sea!
The group continued towards Dongling, soon reaching Yun Shu’s hometown, Yundian.
Yundian used to be just a small fishing village, but after years of development, it had become a small yet exquisite and prosperous town, with Yun Shu’s contributions being significant.
"Wow! Look, look, this pearl necklace is so beautiful!"
Girls are naturally fond of beauty, and as soon as Xia Ke arrived at the market, she couldn’t wait to run to the roadside stall. Unlike in Dayong, pearls were everywhere here, with small stalls laden with them for people to pick and choose.
"This, this necklace is very cheap. If you like it, young master, I can give you a discount!"
The stall owner was a very honest old Aunt, and seeing Xia Ke, a young master, wearing several pearl necklaces around his neck, she became a bit flustered and stammered slightly while speaking.