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Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad

Chapter 30 New
Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 30

"Let's see..." Karlos bit his lip in full concentration while meticulously puncturing the grouper's belly using a sharp needle.

Once he ensured both fish weren't floating upside down, he closed the container. The container's lid had small holes to allow air in, preventing the fish from suffocating while being stored temporarily.

He glanced at his fishing rod, then at the sea that glittered under the bright morning sun. Catching two Leopard Coral Groupers was already a great achievement for Karlos. An incredible stroke of luck most fishermen only dreamed of.

Still, he remained eager to continue fishing. Using a rod was much more enjoyable than setting crab traps every day. Unlike traps, where the catch was mostly predictable, traditional hook fishing offered an exciting sense of unpredictability.

He loved the thrill of catching something big. That rush of adrenaline was addictive.

However, his thoughts returned to the two groupers. If he stayed too long, they might die inside the container, even with the puncture method. It would be smarter to sell them quickly.

Still, Karlos gritted his teeth and decided to take one last chance.

"One more time. Once I'm done catching a fish, I'll leave," Karlos said to himself.

He prepared bait. This time, using a shrimp caught in one of his traps. It was still fresh, squirming slightly. Shrimp and prawns were different, and Karlos usually sold crabs and prawns. Shrimp were more like freebies from the traps. Since he couldn't sell a single shrimp anyway, it made more sense to use it rather than let it go to waste.

He hooked the bait securely so it wouldn't fall off when he cast it into the sea.

He threw the hook as far as he could and waited patiently. He had positioned his boat in deeper waters, where large fish typically lingered beneath the blue depths.

Sitting down, he began whistling a song he'd heard on the radio the day before. His whistle was offbeat, since it was quite hard to whistle accurately. The gentle waves rocked his boat in a rhythmic motion, like a cradle, lulling him into a relaxed state.

A few minutes later, a fish took the bait. But this time, the tug was strong and violent.

"Whoa!"

Karlos was taken aback and gripped the fishing rod tightly. The fish on the other end felt much stronger than the two groupers he'd caught earlier. Maybe it was a big one.

Grinning, Karlos stood to get better control of the rod and shifted his footing to avoid slipping. However, his grin slowly faded into concern as he noticed the fishing rod bending dangerously, a sign that it might snap at any moment. His heart skipped a beat as panic crept in. This fish was far stronger than he had expected.

He hesitated. Should he cut the line or keep reeling it in? With the way the rod was bending, it might snap like a twig. Maya would definitely be furious if the expensive rod she bought broke.

Karlos glanced at the pliers sitting just a few feet away in the boat.

'Let's wait for a while. If this fish is big, I can probably sell it for a thousand pesos.'

Trusting his instincts, he held on and decided to wait for the fish to tire itself out before reeling it in. Inch by inch, he shortened the distance between him and the unseen creature, all while keeping an anxious eye on the rod that was straining under pressure.

Fortunately, after half an hour of struggling and silently praying that the rod wouldn't snap, the fish began to tire.

"You've got to be kidding me! A yellowfin tuna! A huge one at that."

Karlos was stunned when he spotted the signature yellow fin. This was the first time he'd successfully caught a yellowfin tuna. He had encountered one before, but it had broken free after an exhausting tug-of-war.

Thankfully, the rod didn't break this time. The yellowfin was still struggling, but once it was within reach, Karlos used a hook to haul it in, carefully avoiding its thrashing tail. He had most of the essential fishing tools onboard. Though the tuna was heavy, he summoned all his strength for a final pull, lifting the fish into the boat.

Once out of the water, the tuna thrashed wildly, kicking its powerful tail like a raging beast. The boat rocked from the force, and Karlos held on to the edge to stay balanced. He waited patiently for the fish to weaken before making his move.

When the tuna's movements slowed, he quickly bled it. Bleeding was essential for preserving the quality of the meat, especially for valuable fish like yellowfin tuna.

Unlike groupers, which could survive in small containers, yellowfin tuna died once they stopped swimming due to how their gills worked.

Karlos didn't mind the blood splattering inside the boat, he'd have to clean it later anyway. He smiled as he took a better look at the tuna.

"This is big, but sadly, not a premium sushi grade. Still better than having none."

Premium sushi-grade yellowfin tuna were much more expensive and often exported overseas. However, only tuna over 100 kilograms qualified for that classification.

Judging by its size, the tuna Karlos caught was about 70 kilograms at best, still a very impressive catch. He was used to carrying heavy things, and if the tuna had been over 100 kilograms, he would've had a harder time lifting it. Plus, his boat would've sunk about three-fifths if the fish were that heavy.

He was estimating the weight roughly, but he was confident the fish wasn't over 100 kilograms.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he stepped over the tuna to check on the two groupers. He didn't know how long the fight with the tuna had lasted. Relief washed over him when he saw the groupers still alive, slowly swimming in the container.

"Alright, let's sail back," Karlos said with a grin.

Today, his greatest catch was the yellowfin tuna, but his most expensive catch was still the Leopard Coral Grouper.

After all, a kilo of yellowfin tuna only sold for 90 pesos. In contrast, Leopard Coral Grouper fetched at least 1,200 pesos per kilo due to high demand and rarity.

As he began sailing back, Karlos spotted an expensive-looking yacht about a kilometer away. He had seen many yachts before, at least a hundred, since he sometimes visited the pier.

However, this one was different. It was much bigger and clearly more luxurious than the smaller yachts typically docked at the pier.

'Perhaps this yacht is from that beach island further north. I heard that place has a lot of resorts because of the white sand.'

Karlos had never been there before. He simply didn't have the time, and staying on that island was expensive, an unnecessary luxury for a practical man like him.

After some thought, Karlos decided to approach the yacht to try and sell his catch, particularly the groupers and the yellowfin tuna, hoping to strike a good deal with some wealthy tourists.

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Chapter 31 New
Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 31

Roman Alejandro sipped his champagne while looking far into the calm, sparkling sea that stretched endlessly. A blonde woman in a bikini was sitting next to him, slightly rubbing her breasts against Roman's shoulder with a teasing smile that Roman barely acknowledged.

'I don't understand why Dad sent me to this place to handle the business when I could be attending business galas in Maynila.'

Roman came from a wealthy family. His grandfather was a well-known businessman who started from nothing, a true rags-to-riches story admired in elite circles. Their family might not be the richest in the country, but they were definitely in the top ten, with influence spanning industries like real estate, hotels, and fast food. Their family's total worth was a billion, not in pesos, but in dollars. A bonafide billionaire.

Right now, Roman was confused about why his father had sent him to the province when most of their business operations were in the capital. He had heard that their family originated from this province, but he felt nothing when he first stepped into the place. No nostalgia, no connection, not even curiosity.

This province meant nothing to him. Even the infrastructure in the region's major cities paled in comparison to Maynila, where towering buildings and better opportunities thrived.

The name of this region was Timog-Kanluran, the southwestern part of the South Major Island. Yeah, it might sound confusing if you're not from around here or aren't familiar with the geography.

To make it easier, just call it Timog-Kanluran like everyone else here does. This was the region or province where Roman's grandparents were born before migrating to Maynila and starting their business.

Even though Timog-Kanluran was where his family came from, Roman felt nothing for the place, not even the faintest whisper of sentiment. No attachment whatsoever, just a sense of being stranded in a backwater area.

"Babe, what are you thinking?"

The blonde woman next to him cuddled closer, a slight pout in her voice, hoping for a sweet reply. She was actually an actress and Roman's current girlfriend, known more for her sexy curves. As for how long he was going to date her, that depended on when he got bored or when someone hotter caught his eye.

"Nothing, I'm just thinking about business."

Roman glanced at the actress with mild disinterest, then returned his gaze to the sea. The entire yacht was his, a luxury vessel equipped with a private suite, bar, and jacuzzi. At the moment, only Roman and his girlfriend were using it, aside from the crew, who were staying out of sight as instructed.

"Is that a bangka?"

Roman narrowed his eyes as he saw a small bangka approaching from the eastern side of the horizon. Bangkas had outriggers, so Roman easily recognized it from a distance. As it got closer, Roman spotted a fisherman waving at them with a smile.

"Ma'am, Sir, are you interested in Leopard Coral Groupers and Yellowfin Tuna? I just caught them fresh from the deep sea about an hour ago. The groupers are even alive and still moving in the container." Karlos raised his voice.

"Leopard Coral Grouper?"

That caught Roman's attention. He knew Leopard Coral Grouper was an expensive fish and hard to come by, which explained its high price, especially in upscale restaurants in the capital. Furthermore, this fish only grew up to around 27 inches. They were delicious, though.

The crew members aboard the yacht stepped out when they noticed the bangka getting closer. They frowned, ready to confront the fisherman, but Roman signaled them to let the bangka approach. He was intrigued.

'Woah, I know it's big, but I didn't expect it to be this big up close. This is like a floating mansion.' Karlos was stunned as he looked at the yacht. The ones at the pier were nothing compared to this. This yacht was on a whole other level.

'This is probably 50 meters long at least.'

Karlos was speechless as he got closer, forcing himself to stay professional.

"You said you have Leopard Coral Groupers. Let me see them." Roman raised his voice.

"Here." Karlos saw a man with black hair and blue eyes standing next to a sexy blonde woman in a bikini, wearing sunglasses with a bored expression.

Karlos stood up, opened the container, and showed it to the rich-looking man. From afar, Roman saw the spotted pattern of the grouper and recognized its species, it was indeed Leopard Coral Grouper.

The blonde woman looked confused as she watched Roman and Karlos, but she remained silent as Roman confirmed the fisherman wasn't lying. The groupers were of high quality.

"They're definitely Leopard Coral Groupers, and they're alive and appear to be in excellent condition. You also have Yellowfin Tuna. What's in the other containers?" Roman asked, raising a brow.

"They're crabs and prawns," Karlos answered, pointing to the other containers.

"Are you sure they're fresh?"

"Absolutely. You can ask your crew to inspect them if you want confirmation."

"Alright. How much?"

"The groupers are 7,500 pesos. The Yellowfin Tuna is 6,500 pesos, and the crabs and prawns are 4,000 pesos. 18,000 pesos if you want to buy all of them. That's my best price, sir."

"Alfred, give this fisherman 18,000 pesos. We have important foreigner guests visiting the hotel later. Use these ingredients to prepare dishes for them."

"Yes, sir." One of the crew members stepped up to pay. Karlos moved to the other side of the yacht to deliver all his catch and kept a polite smile the entire time.

The crew inspected Karlos' seafood and confirmed it was fresh, except for one recently dead crab, which they noted but still accepted. They paid the full 18,000 pesos without haggling.

Karlos thanked the crew members with a small nod of appreciation before leaving. He was satisfied with the transaction. If he had sold his catch at the fish port, he would have earned maybe 15,000 pesos at most and only if he found a good buyer.

"Rich people are really something. They didn't even bat an eye at 18,000 pesos like it was pocket change."

Once Karlos was gone, Alfred informed Roman that the payment was completed and all the seafood was safely stored in the yacht's cold storage.

"Is everything fresh, just like he said?"

"Yes, sir. The Yellowfin Tuna was perfectly bled. No signs of spoilage at all."

"You have to bleed tuna?"

"That's right, sir. It improves the taste of the meat and extends its shelf life, especially if it's for sashimi."

"Let's return to the hotel then."

The crew heard their boss and the yacht began cruising through the sea.

"Is there a problem?" Roman turned to the blonde woman, who had been quiet and seemed distracted.

"Roman, didn't you feel like that fisherman looked like you? I almost thought you guys were twins, especially the eyes and hair."

"Huh? What are you talking about? Sure, that guy has black hair, but he doesn't look like me. If there's someone who looks like me, that would be my older twin brother. I feel like I have a doppelgänger whenever we're together."

Yes, Roman had a twin brother.

"Perhaps you're right," the woman muttered, though she continued looking in the direction the bangka had disappeared.

"I only have two brothers, my older twin brother and my younger brother. That fisherman doesn't look like either of us... Unless Dad cheated and had a child with another woman. But that's probably impossible. Dad's so loyal to Mom that he doesn't even flirt with other women."

Roman shrugged and quickly dismissed the thought. There was no reason to think about a fisherman he'd never see again.

As for Karlos, he didn't notice any resemblance to the rich man. Maybe he was just too focused on the money he'd earned that day to notice anything else.

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Chapter 32 New
Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 32

Karlos was smiling the whole time he returned to the beach, his steps light but swift. He even gave the young men 30 pesos. It was 10 pesos more than he usually tipped them, something that made them happy.

His pace quickened as he carried his belongings with excitement. When he reached the house, the twins giggled while Maya tickled them on their soft, chubby bellies.

"Wife!"

Karlos was so excited that he dropped his belongings under the Kubo without even glancing at them and entered the house without restraint.

"Did something happen?" Maya was confused by his sudden entrance and burst of energy.

"I earned 18,000 pesos today." Karlos lowered his voice, but it was obvious he was excited. His blue eyes shone, mesmerizing Maya.

"You earned what!?"

Maya was so surprised that she stopped cuddling with the twins and sat upright.

"Here."

Karlos handed her the stack of money, proud of his accomplishment. Maya accepted it, surprised to find the cash crisp and new. So new it still had the distinct scent of freshly printed paper. Each bill was a crisp 1,000-peso note, fresh from the bank.

She counted them with growing disbelief and wide eyes.

Eighteen pieces of 1,000-peso bills.

18,000 pesos!

"How did you earn this? You caught a Leopard Coral Grouper and Yellowfin Tuna or something?" she asked curiously, clutching the bills, still unsure whether to be happy or suspicious.

She recalled how when she was young, her father had to spend two days at sea just to earn the same amount. And even then, it was a brutal process filled with risk and exhaustion. He also had to spend money on food and water to survive those two days.

But Karlos was different. His only expense was the fuel. He didn't even like eating the crackers Maya prepared for him every night because he was too focused on the sea to think about snacking. In that regard, Karlos had better profits and clearly much better luck.

"That's right! I caught two Leopard Coral Groupers and a Yellowfin Tuna! Then I sold them to a rich boss from a big yacht I encountered on my way back. He didn't even blink when I told him the price."

"... Tell me honestly, Karlos, you're not doing something illegal like trafficking drugs, right?"

Maya stared at him seriously, her eyes filled with equal parts concern and disbelief. Earning 5,000 pesos per sail was already overwhelming for someone like her, who had grown up by the sea and seen all kinds of "miracles." And now, her husband had brought home 18,000 pesos, something even more shocking.

"What are you talking about? Maya, do I look like I'm crazy!? I'm a law-abiding citizen." Karlos was offended by the accusation. He even frowned at her for accusing him wrongly.

"Alright, alright. I'm sorry, I just want to make sure."

Maya realized she had said something hurtful. To fix it, she hugged Karlos... intentionally rubbing her breasts against his shoulder in a way she knew always melted him. It usually worked.

"I'm sowwy, you're not mad at me, right?" she said in the most adorable way she could muster, complete with a pout and teary eyes that made Karlos' feelings melt quickly.

He sighed and hugged her back as if all his frustrations were washed away in that single embrace.

"I'm not mad at you. How can I be? I love you too much."

Maya bit her lip slightly to hide her smile, her heart fluttering from the warmth of his words. She tried to control her lips from curling up. She really liked it whenever her husband professed his love for her. However, she knew the situation was quite sensitive to smile openly.

"I'm sorry, babe. I'm just worried that you're doing something that could endanger you. I was just so shocked when you said you earned 18,000 pesos. You also didn't bring a receipt. Besides, catching a Yellowfin Tuna is a very hard thing to do. I don't think your fishing rod can handle that kind of fish."

"I'm not lying. I really caught a Yellowfin Tuna and two Leopard Coral Groupers," Karlos replied with a serious expression, as if defending his honor in court.

"I believe you," Maya answered sincerely after a few seconds of quiet internal debate.

"You're a guy who's not good at lying," she added, poking his chest with a gentle finger.

"I'm sorry. You'll forgive your wife, right?" she gave Karlos the teary eyes again, just in case.

"I forgave you." Karlos sighed with a mix of surrender and amusement. He couldn't hold a grudge against his wife, not when she looked that adorable.

They stared into each other's eyes for a moment that felt like the world had paused for them alone. The tension between them was heavy. They shared a passionate kiss filled with forgiveness and lingering desire. If not for the daylight and the lack of condoms, the couple might have shaboinked right then and there without hesitation.

Still, they shared a deeply intimate kiss and skinship that would linger in their memories all day.

They only stopped when they found Iñigo peeing his diaper, and Arabella followed suit in a synchronized sibling moment. The couple giggled at their kids' innocent expressions despite their dirty deeds.

Maya put the money in the secret compartment inside the cabinet.

"I believe you. I'm sorry for doubting you. I know you caught two Leopard Coral Groupers and a Yellowfin Tuna."

"Alright, I get your point. I'm not mad anymore." Karlos sighed. He might have been angry earlier, but Maya's kiss had erased his anger like waves smoothing the sand.

Maya stood up and changed the kids' diapers with practiced grace, humming softly.

As he watched his family, Karlos had an idea that made him raise his eyebrows in sudden realization.

"Babe, how about we buy strollers for the twins? They're getting bigger and harder to carry. If we had strollers for both of them, we wouldn't need to carry them anymore whenever we go to church. I went to the market a few days ago and saw a stroller that cost around 2,000 pesos. Do you think we should buy one or two?"

"Strollers?"

Maya paused and then looked at Iñigo, who was also staring at her with his usual curious expression, waiting for his diaper so he could get back to crawling.

"What do you think, Iñigo? Do you want a stroller?"

"Ma!"

Iñigo replied, causing the couple to freeze as if time had stopped.

Maya and Karlos stared at each other before looking at Iñigo, who was still waiting for his diaper.

"Iñigo? Did I hear that right? You called me Ma?" Maya's excitement bloomed with a growing smile she couldn't contain.

"Call me Mama again." She leaned down, waiting for her son's next word.

Iñigo frowned and slapped her face.

"Ga!"

"..."

Maya was disappointed and decided to change his diaper without holding out hope for another "Ma" today.

"I heard he called you Ma," Karlos said as he approached and stared at Iñigo, who was now back to crawling as if nothing monumental had just happened.

"Yeah, I heard it too." Maya changed Arabella's diaper with a sigh.

"Arabella, call me Mama," she tried with her daughter instead, hoping for a better response.

"Gu!" The little girl didn't even bother to entertain her mother and crawled away with an attitude that screamed independence.

Watching all this, Karlos decided to carry Iñigo and make the same request.

"Iñigo, call me Papa."

"Pa!"

"Haha, that's great. Papa loves you!" Karlos laughed out loud as his son answered correctly and lifted him into the air.

"My son can speak now! Say my name again," Karlos requested, gently holding him up.

Iñigo stared at his father and opened his mouth.

"Pa... Pa."

"My son..." Karlos grinned and showered Iñigo with kisses. The little boy giggled loudly, slapping his father's cheeks in delight.

"That's unfair." Maya witnessed the whole scene. She was jealous yet filled with warmth as she watched the two men in her life bond.

...

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