Chapter 30: An Unexpected Discovery? Fishing Boat, Set Sail!

Is the system broken?

Du Yu was utterly baffled. He had been sitting at home, doing absolutely nothing, yet his Luck Points were increasing on their own?

After a long while, no further system notifications sounded. Du Yu figured the system must have a significant lag and didn't think much more of it.

[Fishing Boat]
[Owner: Du Yu]
[Current Displacement: 10 tons]
[Maximum Load: 1000kg]
[Upgradable Modules:
1. Energy System: High-efficiency Diesel Engine (200 Luck Points)
2. Weapon System: High-pressure Water Cannon (500 Luck Points)
3. Storage Module: MAX Water Tank (200 Luck Points)
4. Navigation Module: Automatic Cruise System (200 Luck Points)
5. Propulsion Module: Super Turbocharger (200 Luck Points)
Maximum Cruising Speed: 30 knots]

Du Yu’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

What on earth?

A high-efficiency diesel engine? A high-pressure water cannon? A top speed of 30 knots?

System, you call this thing a "Fishing Boat"?!

One could only say the system was being far too humble. However, Du Yu was quite interested in the "High-efficiency Diesel Engine." He clicked to check its attributes.

[High-efficiency Diesel Engine: Optimizes the internal structure of the diesel engine, increasing fuel conversion efficiency. Efficiency: 80%]

80%?!

Du Yu rubbed his eyes, making sure he hadn't misread it. This efficiency was nearly double that of an ordinary fishing boat!

But then again, to get this thing equipped well enough to carry him to the waters near the East China Sea, it would cost at least 2100 Luck Points. Where was he supposed to find that many points?

"Host capture detected..."

The system chime sounded once again.

This system...

Du Yu suddenly had a realization. Did he just give that landing net to the old fisherman? Could it be...?

Du Yu didn't dare dwell on it. If his theory was correct, forget 2100 Luck Points—even if it cost twice that, he could handle it easily!

So, in the evening, Du Yu hopped into his van and headed to the beach alone. Naturally, he spotted the old fisherman immediately.

"Little brother, you’re back! Thank you for that net; it’s truly wonderful to use!" the old fisherman said sincerely.

Of course it was wonderful—the fish he was catching had all grown larger. Du Yu smiled to himself.

"Little brother, you must be here to take the net back, right? Here you go, thank you so much!" The old fisherman assumed Du Yu had come to retrieve his property.

"No, no, no. Uncle, you keep using it. I just came to watch how you fish, haha."

The old fisherman was left speechless. You came all this way just to watch me fish?

He didn't think too deeply about it, though. He brought over a small stool for Du Yu to sit on, and the two fell into a comfortable silence.

"It’s biting! Hahaha, a silver carp!"

"Host awarded 5 Luck Points for silver carp capture."

Du Yu’s eyes widened. His hypothesis was correct! Giving away items bought from the Luck Point store to others allowed him to earn Luck Points as well!

As the saying goes, even a mosquito's leg has meat on it. Du Yu formulated a plan.

"Uncle, could you do me a favor and call over the other fishermen who usually fish here tomorrow morning? I’d like to teach everyone how to fish better!" Du Yu said to the old man.

"Oh, little brother, are you really planning to teach us?" The old fisherman looked thrilled.

"Of course, I’m a helpful guy!" he said, showing no shame at all.

After returning home, Du Yu fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, bright and early, Du Yu dragged Wang Xiaowei to the village entrance.

"Brother Yu, what are you doing?"

Although Wang Xiaowei was used to being yanked awake by Du Yu every morning, what was this? Coming to the village entrance to wake everyone up? Or to get everyone out of bed? Wang Xiaowei didn't understand.

Du Yu stood at the entrance and shouted to the crowd, "Uncles, Aunts, come look! I have free landing nets to give away to help everyone with their fishing!"

"Hey, isn't that Du Yu?"
"It is him. Is he doing good deeds again?"
"Oh my, I always said this boy was good-natured since he was small! Now he’s even bringing fortune to the village, hehehe..."
"Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu, give your Auntie one..."

Wang Xiaowei was completely baffled. Since when was Brother Yu this generous, handing out nets to the villagers?

Indeed, the night before, Du Yu had spent 500 Luck Points to redeem 50 landing nets. This was Du Yu: he either didn't act, or he made sure the results were impactful! He had prepared 30 nets for the villagers.

"Oh, Du Yu is such a handsome and thoughtful child. I wonder which girl will be lucky enough to marry him, hahaha..."
"Exactly! Little Du, you don't have a girlfriend yet, do you?"

A chorus of praise rained down on Du Yu, lifting his spirits. He quickly excused himself from the crowd and announced, "The village is where I was born and raised, it's my home. I hope everyone can live a better life! This is just a small gesture of mine, nothing major!"

Du Yu said with a cheerful smile.

Once Du Yu finished playing the hero and the crowd dispersed, Wang Xiaowei leaned in curiously. "Brother Yu, what exactly was that all about?"

"Bringing prosperity to the villagers," Du Yu said with an air of righteousness.

Wang Xiaowei rolled his eyes but didn't think too much of it.

"By the way, Xiaowei, if there’s a chance for us to head out to the deep sea, will you come with me?" Du Yu asked suddenly.

"Of course! Wherever you go, Brother Yu, I go!" Wang Xiaowei looked at Du Yu with firm resolve.

Du Yu felt a sudden touch of emotion.

"Brother Yu, can we eat sashimi on the deep sea?"

"...Get out!"

The two brothers laughed as they drove toward the beach.

"Host detected..."
"Detected..."

The notifications kept coming along the way. Du Yu was very satisfied—his plan was working perfectly!

Soon, the two reached the beach. A group of fishermen had already been waiting for a while. After using the same pitch he had used on the villagers, the fishermen were moved and gladly accepted the 20 landing nets.

Du Yu smiled faintly. His plan was now in its initial stages!

Watching the fishermen begin their work with his nets, a surge of adrenaline rose within him. The voyage to the Pacific was now within his reach!