chapter 44
“If you’re too lazy to eat, you can also eat skate soup..”
“Steamed fish sashimi is best eaten with skated fish.”
“And the person who ate the skate skated fish does the math..”
Villagers with a smile…
“ah..”
slurp.
“Hmm.. big..”
In particular, the Hongeoatguk, which was boiled with green onions, was cool and savory.
Suddenly,
The raw skate was half empty.
I had to go outside with the ringing phone.
It was Joo Hyun-mi.
“Hey, give me a call…”
“Draw it…”
“hello. This is Jo Hoon.”
As I was leaving while talking on the phone, a middle-aged man who appeared to be a fisherman entered the store with an annoyed and dissatisfied look.
I still have to eat
“Can we talk over the phone.”
“Yes, yes, it is possible.”
“How about meals?”
“Right now, Hongsando is eating skates with the elders in the neighborhood.”
“Is it red? Yes. If you go to Hongsan, you must eat skate. We like it. How are you? Does it suit your taste?”
It was unexpected. Skate, which women are usually reluctant to eat.
“Yes, I ate only unfermented food so far, so I was looking forward to it. It’s the first time I’ve eaten fermented skate.
“ha ha ha. It’s an experience. Eat in moderation and you will be fine.”
yes. Because everything is overpaid.
It was something I always felt while traveling.
“Sure, someday I will try fermented skate raw fish at Hongsan Island. I’m getting used to it Delicious. Strangely, I keep craving it. ha ha ha.”
“thank god. Food is what makes traveling more enjoyable. I hope you enjoy and taste it. Ah.. the reason I called was…”
Joo Hyun-mi took a moment to catch her breath, change her tone, and then continued.
“..I sent a call in advance in case you would be surprised. They said they were surprised during the first live broadcast, so I’ll contact you before depositing.”
Deposit?
could be expected
Viewers shoot during live broadcasts.
That it was related to live chat.
“I will contact you in advance not to be surprised because the 20 million won that came through the live chat will be sent in a little while. Please use it while traveling.”
The prediction was correct.
I was so happy.
Hard work for only a couple of hours.. No, I just enjoyed it, but the money was collected again.
However, it is an important money that should not be wasted.
“..ga..thank you.”
“no. Because Jo Hoon-nim was good at it, I was worried about chewing gum, so the viewers gave me money. Please do as you have done before. Today’s drone scene is also so cool that the CEO seems to be moving his butt up and down again.”
“Yes, please say welcome whenever I come down. Unexpectedly, there are many things to do and play in the sea.”
“I will tell you that. I prefer leisure activities with nature like this to meaningless golf every weekend.”
“you’re right.”
It is a leisure sport that I do not like because golf is half bravado.
“The days are getting chilly now, so take care of your health. Please contact me when you leave Hongsan Island.”
“Yes, thank you as always.”
Ttirong.
As soon as I hung up the phone, 20 million won was deposited.
“under···.”
what did i do today?
A lot of strength went into the hand holding the smartphone.
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When we entered the store, the villagers who were sitting there supporting the man who had just entered were pouring out bits in unison.
“Ah, the coast guard is conspiring.
“Very bad guys, these guys. 2 million won per line. 2 million won. I lost three lines this time. Cheolmin-ah, did you lose your line this time too?”
“Ah, that’s right. I must have wiped it all away. I went to get a longline, but I’m going to go crazy because I’m so absurd..”
Shim Cheol-min, a middle-aged fisherman who is spitting and indignant.
I could understand Shim Cheol-min’s feelings when he came in with a dissatisfied expression.
I mean,
Today, 4-5 days after the line was lowered, I went out to sea to see if the skate was caught, but an illegal trawler with three trawls from China recklessly took up the line, which was also the property.
Even skate caught on line.
“Why do the Chinese people keep coming over to our sea… Eui! If this happens, the West Sea water monster will really dry up. It’s crazy.”
I could see the complaints and hard work of the residents here at once.
They were indignant at the fact that when the blue crab season came, Chinese fishing boats crossed into our waters and swept away blue crabs, squids, and marine products from the West Sea.
A Chinese illegal fishing boat that is said to sweep rice even for baby fish and Alban fish.
‘If this happens, the seeds of the seafood we eat might really dry out. cancer.’
When I heard what I only saw on the news through the actual victims, it seemed that the seriousness of the damage belatedly stabbed the lungs in my body.
The sea on the Chinese side is already devoid of aquatic life, so Chinese boats crossing the exclusive economic zone are not uncommon.
China’s illegal fishing is famous not only in the West Sea, but also in Southeast Asia, East Sea, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, etc., all over the world.
Even in the process of refusing to arrest, they are vicious criminals who use spears, pickaxes, and self-made weapons to engage in violence and plunder.
“Look, look. I must have seen blood like this while fighting the Chinese guys.”
Immediately, Sim Cheol-min, a middle-aged fisherman who had complained, rolled up his arms and protested, showing his wounds.
The wounds stitched from the right elbow to the armpit were disgusting.
I could see at once how tyrannical and violent they were.
When I asked about the roles of the Coast Guard, the answer came back that it was not enough because the distance was far and the number of people was small.
“hmm···.”
“Aww, stop it now..! Why are you talking about us in front of guests.. what are you doing..”
“It’s okay, ma’am.”
“The food is all cold. Go out and season the raw skate. Eh?”
“Yes, thank you.”
The atmosphere, which had subsided through the mediation of the owner’s grandmother, changed to that of eating again.
“Let’s draw and draw.
“Draw…”
Park Hong-sik, who is the same age as me, poured a drink for Shim Cheol-min, who was sitting at the next table.
He introduced me belatedly.
“I heard you. Thank you for helping me with my job.”
“no.”
Park Hong-sik turns around and talks with Shim Cheol-min.
The owner’s grandmother brought a plate of seasoned skates on a large plate and placed it in front of me. Park Hong-sik led Shim Cheol-min to our table.
Park Hong-sik passes the remaining marinated skate fish to the table next to him and pulls up a chair.
“Let’s go, let’s have a drink together… Cheol-min is relaxing. You just have to get down again and earn money.”
“Come on, let’s eat together. Thanks to you, this good place has been prepared, and I’m sorry that the atmosphere is like this because of me.”
“Ah… no.”
Led by Park Hong-shik, the three of them clashed glasses.
Even though I’ve been drinking, I still feel a bit relieved.
For now, comfort seems to be the best.
“Still, it must be nice to have a friend who cares about me like this.”
“I need to drink a little today to feel better.”
“Yes, eat a lot. I will pay for it today.”
Park Hong-shik is surprised. Shim Cheol-min just stares blankly at him.
He had made up his mind to use the 200,000 won that Dami gave him to eat raw skate, which was said to be expensive.
This is a table setting worth even 200,000 won.
To be honest, I wasn’t even sure why I was getting it.
I played well with chewing gum, and Park Hong-shik’s family is still taking care of me.
“What is that? I’m going out and shooting for help today. get out.”
“Hey, stop talking nonsense and pour me a glass.”
“Ah.. yes yes yes.”
Shim Cheol-min sympathized with Park Hong-sik and pushed me on, and my words were muffled.
Swept away by the atmosphere, the three of them emptied the takju at the same time.
‘I’m really…’
I had no choice but to belatedly eat the seasoned skate fish.
square square square.
“Hum.. Big.”
The spicy seasoned raw skate mixed with fresh water parsley and pears was a taste that proved at once that greasy food is the truth.
Seasoned raw skate that is indispensable on holidays, banquets, and households.
Perhaps because it is fresh raw skate that has not been fermented, the freshness of the vinegar, the crispness of the vegetables, and the cleanness along with the refreshing aftertaste gave thumbs up.
“Wow, today’s skate sashimi is seasoned with skates. It’s really nice and clean.”
We must have filled our stomachs and started drinking in earnest.
The village elders at the table next to them returned home one by one, and only three remained in the store: Park Hong-sik and Sim Cheol-min.
Time went by just fine.
The story behind the owner’s grandmother’s skate was enough to invite a drink.
When he got drunk, Shim Cheol-min had a dark complexion.
Park Hong-sik opened his mouth as if he was trying to free his colleague.
“Oh.. iron man..”
“Keep it… talk about it.”
“Every day.. Let’s have a good time while doing the fishing you like. It’s best to rest at times like this.”
“Don’t talk like that, drink or drink.”
“Yeah, I’m going to go with Hoon’s frostbite… Your favorite type of fishing. The statue is fine..”
“Yes, I am fine.”
I told them to talk comfortably while drinking, and the two older brothers treated me like a younger brother.
“I have some statues.”
“Yes, yes.”
Park Hong-shik put his hand in the armpit of the heavily drunk Shim Cheol-min and stood him up.
It was because I drank too much.
The house is right in the back alley, so I left the store saying I’ll be there soon.
I got up and took out my wallet.
“How much is it here, ma’am?”
“What are you talking about… I’m getting scolded by Hongshik..”
“no. What I pay is right.”
“Oh, I don’t know.. Just give me 120,000 won.”
I doubted my ears.
I was wondering if 200,000 won was not enough.
“How much?”
It is the owner’s grandmother who takes out two 50,000 won bills and two 10,000 won bills from among the bills in her hand, as if she was frustrated with answering again.
“Takju is what I just give you… 80,000 won for skate and samhap, sashimi, and 20,000 won each..”
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the sashimi filled the stomach,
In my opinion, it was much cheaper than what is sold in the market.
Is it right to eat cheaply locally?
Shouldn’t it be expensive to eat?
suddenly confused
“Ha.. I’m ashamed of all my hands.”
The owner’s grandmother put the bills in her pocket, which was used as an apron and purse, and headed back to the kitchen.
And, two bowls of scorched rice brought to fill the stomach.
“I still have to eat. Just take a bite.”
“Go..Thank you.”
Whoops.
The nurungji was too hot, so I poured cold water on it to cool it down and emptied it in an instant.
“Kya.”
The savory nurungji and the taste of eating it were really cool.
“Keep it off.”
Park Hong-sik was late, so I decided to leave first.
Maybe it’s because there’s a lot of things we couldn’t say between the two of us, so it could be long.
I thought it was a relief that Park Hong-sik wasn’t drunk, so I went home and my wife gave me a pack of chewing gum, kandolsooni, and mangoes, and returned to the site.
“Guys, did you have fun with the twins today? Did you eat a lot at dinner?”
“Kyung-Kyung!”
“Nyaaaong~”
Shah Shah Shah. Shashasak.
Horororororok. Horororok.
I don’t know why the guys who come back to the site and go into their cages look so proud.
“Guys, you worked so hard today. Let’s have fun together tomorrow. good night.”
I climbed into the car and checked their cages and made eye contact with them one by one.
Horse dung horse dung… Seeing the bright eyes of the guys made me feel good.
As soon as I lay down on Happy An’s single bed, I passed out (?).
the next morning.
I woke up to the presence of guys playing in the campground yard.
Judging from the position of the rising sun, around 10 or 11 o’clock?
“Ahhhhh. Ahh.. I slept really well.. Uh.”
Without exception, when I opened the fuss and went outside, I found myself playing with two twins.
“Oh, how pretty..”
They wouldn’t have come alone… Before I even thought about it, Park Hong-sik, who had gone out to the seaside, appeared and opened his mouth as he came up to the campsite.
“A statue, surpassed by the rise.”