On the second day of the holiday, it happened to be 5.21.
In the 21st century, because it sounds like "I love you" in Chinese, this date became a "second Valentine's Day" for couples to exchange gifts and enhance their relationships.
But for Chen Zhou on the isolated island, on 5.21, there wouldn't be anyone saying they love him, let alone gifts.
If you dig deeper, the situation might be worse; not only is there no affection, there's also a group of creatures that hate him to the core—fish.
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A seasoned fisherman often doesn't fish for the sake of fish, but to enjoy the process of fishing.
Of course, it might also be because the fisherman can't catch big fish, and it's embarrassing to bring home small fish, so he uses this reason to comfort himself.
Compared to veteran fishermen, Chen Zhou barely counts as a "rookie."
He's only in his twenties, nowhere near developing the leisurely mindset of someone in their fifties or sixties nearing retirement.
