Wiki & Encyclopedia: Fishing And Hunting Daily Life In The 1980s

A loquacious member of the fishing crew.

A crew member known for his traditional, old-fashioned mindset, prioritizing manual labor and rest over socializing.

A crew member who shares the traditional, old-fashioned values of Uncle A-Ping.

The patriarch of the Li family from previous generations, well-known in family lore for discovering a large piece of Ambergris in his youth which significantly improved the family's fortunes.

The family matriarch who preserves oral histories and traditional wisdom, particularly instructions on identifying rare sea treasures.

Li Changle's elder brother, a key participant in the family's collective fishing and resource-gathering operations.

An associate or relative of the Li siblings interested in leasing an island for similar ventures.

A local contact knowledgeable about fruit trees and agricultural grafting sources.

A local authority or leader who provides intelligence on nearby islands and potential lease sites.

An individual managing or associated with islands in the vicinity, known to Captain Zhou.

An acquaintance of the Li family involved in maritime trade, responsible for transporting livestock like sea ducks to local islands.

A restaurant owner and business contact who buys fresh fish, particularly valuing hardy species like eels.

A member of the broader fishing team, noted for having a clever mind and quick learning ability.

An associate or relative of Li Changle who assists with the practical work of making and preparing specialized fishing gear.

An acquaintance known for crafting handmade toys, such as slingshots, for the neighborhood children.

A villager recommended by Li Mother to join the fishing crew.

A villager who is notably lazy and prone to shirking work; he is deemed unsuitable for joining the crew.

A villager recommended as a potential candidate for the new fishing crew.

A crew member assigned to work on the new vessel, Ping'an, with Li Erge.

A crew member assigned to work on the Xu Sheng 2 vessel with Li Dage.

A villager being considered for the new crew due to his decent work ethic.

A villager known for having a questionable association with Li Changkai's mother.

An acquaintance who coordinated the acquisition of a new fishing vessel.

An official or captain responsible for maritime registration who needs to be notified regarding the island naming.

A local doctor who prepares herbal ointments for the family.

A market contact who handles the sale and distribution of the family's fish catch.

A law enforcement leader involved in anti-smuggling operations and tactical intervention at sea.

A malicious villager who makes ominous comments about Li Changle's children, leading to a physical conflict.

Li Changle's brother, quick to defend his family against Wang Fugui's insults.

A villager who helps mediate the fight between the brothers and Wang Fugui and organizes the search for the missing child.

A villager whose five-year-old son, A-Fan, has gone missing.

The five-year-old son of Wang Dahai who is suspected to have been abducted by an acrobatic troupe.

The head of the local border defense police station.

A junior officer at the border defense station, respectful and helpful to Li Changle.

A senior officer at the border defense police station, responsible for managing local reports and coordinating with villagers.

The brother of Wang Dahai, actively involved in the search for his nephew.

A villager known for causing trouble, specifically noted for writing malicious reports about Li Changle.

A local individual associated with troublemakers and disputes.

The Party Secretary of Dongguashan Village, collaborative in helping local villagers investigate the suspected acrobatic group.

The middle-aged, bald leader of the acrobatic troupe, later exposed as a human trafficker kidnapping children.

A woman associated with the acrobatic troupe, complicit in the child trafficking operation.

Accomplice to her husband in a child trafficking network disguised as an acrobatic troupe.

The daughter of the Troupe Leader, also participating in the traveling acrobatic troupe. She is fearful and complicit in the trafficking scheme.

A villager who accompanies Li Changle and assists in apprehending the traffickers.

A child in the village of Dongguashan who is friends with the trafficked boy.

A member of the fishing crew who helps with cargo management.

Manager of Jintali Seafood City, looking to source premium seafood.

Owner of a seafood establishment mentioned in the text.

A worker or subordinate working for Uncle Kun, responsible for logistics and picking up seafood shipments.

A neighbor preparing to relocate and vacate her house.

Patriarch of the Li family, focuses on fishing logistics and household planning.

A local girl and cousin/playmate of the Li children, known for her diligence in schoolwork.

A companion and playmate of the Li children.

A villager and neighbor who warns Li Changle about the conflict happening at Li Asi's home.

The estranged former partner of Li Asi; she is the mother of Li Changshui and Yufang and is attempting to manipulate them to return to the family.

The elderly mother of Xu Xianmei; she acts as an enabler for her daughter's attempts to infiltrate the Li family.

The elder brother of Xu Xianmei, who confronts Li Asi regarding his sister's return.

The younger brother of Xu Xianmei, who accompanies his brother and mother to confront Li Asi.

The wife of Third Uncle Li. She is a supportive member of the Li family clan, concerned about family morality and the well-being of the younger generation.

Relative of Li Changle who assists with technical tasks like preparing fishing gear.

A relative who attempted to solicit Li Changle into a joint venture for a large fishing ship.

A relative with a strained relationship with Li Changle due to past frictions.

Local acquaintance who coordinates fishing trips with Li Changle.

Wife of Accountant Chen (Uncle Dong).

A younger villager seen as the future successor to the accountant position currently held by Accountant Chen.

A villager planning to leave for work in Hangzhou.

A villager planning to head to Hangzhou to sell glasses.

Fiancée of Chen Yongwei.

Relative assisting with preparations for Chen Yongwei's wedding banquet.

A-Chan's brother, known for being difficult and greedy.

A-Chan's father.

A village acquaintance mentioned for social communications.

The eldest son of Uncle Dong, respected for his position as a school principal.

A person from the past involved in complicated historical events concerning Chen Daqiang.

Li Changle's second elder brother, assists in fishing and procurement activities.

A relative and fishing associate of Li Changle; adoptive father of Li Wenkai.

An adopted child brought into the family by Li Daxiao; named by Accountant Chen to signify optimism and intelligence.

A younger worker and boat hand for Li Changle’s fishing crew.

An official at the border defense station involved in administrative registration.

An acquaintance or extended family member who provided information regarding the price of refrigerators and laundry machines.

A family member or acquaintance mentioned by Grandma Chen.

A young neighbor and friend of the Li children.

Granny Axiang's son, whose job relocation is forcing the family to move to Shanghai.

The eldest sister-in-law of Li Changle, married to his oldest brother, associated with a problematic family.

The owner of Yuanbao Studio, a knowledgeable antique and exotic goods merchant with established business connections and a cautious, professional demeanor.

An employee at the dry goods store owned by Mother Zhou.

An employee at the dry goods store owned by Mother Zhou.

A child playing in the courtyard with Li Xiaohai and Xiaozhou.

The proprietor of Yuanbao Studio, he acts as a trusted buyer for valuable, rare finds like ambergris.

A young child in the village who participates in traditional local customs like the 'Fire Dragon' play.

A neighbor and elderly lady from the Yan family who lives near the Li family.

A neighbor and elderly lady living near the Li family.

A historical figure from the Tang Dynasty mentioned in local legends regarding the defense of Lucheng City.

A neighbor from Li Changle's old hometown, remembered by Li Changle for his unique way of eating bean paste soup.

An official working at the township government, responsible for real estate land sales and administrative planning.

The leader of a local group of craftsmen, respected for his masonry and construction work.

A local seafood merchant operating in the market.

The senior master builder and lead craftsman recommended for construction projects.

A contact in Lucheng involved in the trade and appraisal of high-value items like pearls.

A seafood supplier who delivers catch from small fishing boats.

Wife of Wang Fusheng, works at the new ice factory assisting with production operations.

Professional technician specializing in the installation and maintenance of industrial ice-making machinery.

Employee at the ice factory and group leader, responsible for labor management.

A contact or teacher referenced by Li Erge as a potential recipient of custom-made jewelry.

Associate of Chen Amao who joins Li Changle's fleet for fishing expeditions.

Father of Luo Azhu, assists in agricultural and logistical work for the island development.

A local carpenter commissioned to make bee boxes.

New crew member hired by Li Changle.

Crew member involved in piloting duties.

Worker at the ice factory.

Worker at the ice factory.

Local businessman who purchases ice for resale.

Crew member responsible for rigging and net operations.

Community member and boat crew member.

The name Li Changle gives to a pod of five intelligent killer whales whom he considers his friends. They are highly organized, capable of coordinated hunting of sharks, and maintain a friendly, responsive connection with the fishing crew.

A local villager known for idling away time rather than seeking productive work.

A young local woman currently in a dating relationship with Wang Xiaoqiang.

Mother of Luo Azhu, accompanying the crew and suffering from the harsh sea conditions.

Resides on the local island and assists with drying fish to create organic poultry feed.

A fisherman from the local community who suffered a past injury when his shoulder was pierced by a swordfish.

Captain of a fishing boat from Songmen, saved by medical supplies provided by Li Changle.

A young child related to the crew, known for his interest in collecting seashells.

A senior captain within the fishing fleet who coordinates with other vessels for large-scale operations.

The local village doctor who staffs the clinic and provides initial medical treatment.

The local village doctor who provided initial emergency care for Father Li's snake bite.

An attending physician at the Tuqiao Hospital responsible for treating incoming emergency cases.

Li Changle's eldest brother, a fisherman currently out at sea.

Li Changle's second elder brother, a fisherman currently out at sea.

Li Changle's partner, a woman known for her high standards of cleanliness and personal discipline.

A local fisherman who was previously rescued by Li Changle. His past incident is often used as a standard procedure reference for new rescue missions.

A local contact previously mentioned regarding equipment.

A refined businessman who partners with Uncle Kun to source high-quality dried seafood products from the Li family.

A reliable helper who assists the Li family with logistics and manual labor at the pier during busy unloading periods.

The elder sister of Li Changle, who sends food and support to her family.

A business associate or relative involved in the regional fishing fleet operations.

A seasoned merchant and associate who works frequently with Li Changle to purchase seafood, often coordinating with Lin Yongfeng.

A crew member who works alongside Chen Yongwei in processing the live catch.

A contact or crew associate who provides updates regarding the catch status to Li Changle.

A local contact used by villagers to seek employment opportunities on the fishing vessels.

The younger child of a village family seeking work as a fisherman.

A crew member serving on the Xu Sheng fishing vessel.

A worker at the ice factory who assists with night shifts and ice production.

A colleague at the ice factory responsible for shift work and ice loading.

The family matriarch and great-grandmother to Li Changle's children.

An elder of the Li family involved in overseeing local activities and family logistics.

The grandmotherfigure of the family, responsible for domestic management and caring for the children.

A hardworking villager and crew member involved in fishing operations and guarding the shore.

A local elder known for his experience with animals and medical advice regarding livestock.

The young son of Li Daxiao.

A pregnant stray dog adopted by the Li family, known for being docile and capable of tasks like rodent control.

A friendly dog belonging to the Li household.

A friendly dog belonging to the Li household.

A close relative and elder in the community, often a recipient of the family's gifts.

Li Changle's uncle on his mother's side.

A local official and law enforcement director.

A professional associate or colleague in the maritime/security sector.

A community member who shares ties with the Li family.

A local village woman skilled in seafood processing, particularly mullet roe. She is known for being talkative and actively involved in matchmaking.

The worker who operates the village rice mill.

An elderly traditional craftsman specializing in making smoking pipes, the only remaining one in the Old Street.

A construction foreman leading the crew for Li Changle's new building project.

Zhang Dejin's elder brother, working on construction and real estate development projects in Lucheng.

A villager who assists the Li household with fish processing.

An elder of the extended clan who seeks job opportunities for his children on Li Changle's new boats.

An elder of the extended clan who is vocal about professional opportunities for the younger generation.

An elder of the extended clan who facilitates community relationships with the Li family.

A member of the extended generation, noted for his history of social gatherings with A-Tang.

A business associate involved in trade who is scheduled to depart soon.

A relative tasked with managing the kitchen for the wedding banquet.

A local fisherman who operates a small boat; an acquaintance of the Li family.

Eldest of three brothers, a local fisherman operating a small boat near Baisha Island.

Villager recently hired for long-term labor by the Li family.

Villager recently hired for long-term labor by the Li family.

Li Daxiao's adopted son.

A widow in the village who lives with her two young daughters.

Li Daxiao's maternal aunt figure, currently helping care for A-Kai.

Wife of Uncle Three, involved in local community discussions.

Relative of the Li family, son of Second Sister-in-law.

Relative of the Li family, son of Second Sister-in-law.

A locally based worker at the pier and cousin of Chen Daqiang. He is unable to work at sea due to seasickness and serves as an informal source of news concerning local market competitors.

A local resident and merchant who collects trash fish, operating in cooperation with Li Changjun.

A local villager who frequently comments on the success and harmonious nature of the Li family.

A laborer hired for seasonal fish processing. She was dismissed after attempting to join in a collective effort to demand higher wages.

A trusted worker authorized to handle the salt-curing process alongside family members.

A business client based in Shanghai who serves as a significant buyer of the Li family's dried goods.

The son of the Li family's business rival, Li Changjun.

The proprietor of the shipyard situated in the Shuilu Zhang area, responsible for vessel sales and ship maintenance.

A mason and builder who assisted in the construction of the Li family's stone house renovations.

A villager waiting anxiously at the pier for her husband's return during the storm.

A local woman involved in rumors and gossip linked to Captain Wang.

A fisherman working near Cat Ear Ocean who has yet to return to port.

The wife of Li Changle's brother, responsible for preparing meals for the fishing crew.

A neighbor hired by Li Changxi to perform processing work after a previous worker proved unreliable.

A worker hired to assist the Li family with the seasonal processing of fish.

A diligent worker associated with the Li family who, despite recovering from health issues, works as effectively as anyone else.

A villager who unsuccessfully attempts to regain employment with the Li family after previously working for others, currently viewed with disapproval by the Li family.

An associate or relative involved in the fishing business dealings.

A young family member assisting with tasks.

Younger generation in the shipyard family, son of Old Zhang.

Colleague or subordinate of Li Changle who manages orders.

A neighborhood woman from the back alley who acts as a broker for real estate and a matchmaker.

A local elder and contact, recognized for his expertise in seafood commodities like cuttlefish ink.

An intermediary or real estate broker assisting Li Changxi.

A local neighbor and worker who seeks employment opportunities for her family on the fishing vessels.

The cook at the border defense police station's canteen, interested in learning specialized culinary techniques from the Li family.

Li Changle's mother, a culinary expert recognized for her skill in preparing and marinating crab dishes.

A warehouse manager at the Maritime Bureau responsible for inventories and handling authorized transactions.

Li Changle's wife, who maintains the household and shows deep care for her husband.

A local villager and acquaintance of the Li family.

A skilled crew member aboard the Ping'an, recognized for his ability to identify various fish species during hauls.

A long-lost uncle figure who was presumed dead and memorialized for over a decade, but was discovered alive and rescued by the crew in a previous voyage.

A local fisherman who is struggling with inventory management and dried fish production, often seen as a cautionary example of poor planning.

The mother of A-Jun, involved in domestic conflicts arising from their failed attempts at processing fish.

A relative of the Li family who supported their business by contributing rice straw.

A relative of the Li family who supported their business by contributing rice straw.

An acquaintance of Li Changxi who provides information regarding local property and real estate rumors.

A local elderly widow and village welfare recipient who lost her husband and son at sea. She lives a solitary life weaving nets.

A local villager whose comments about safety at sea are often cited by others.

A deceased villager who died while illegally using electricity for fishing at the beach; his passing is treated as a local cautionary tale.

A local villager and business contact for Li Changle.

Brother of Li Changjun, participated in the failed investment venture.

Brother of Li Changjun, participated in the failed investment venture.

Wife of Ge Changfa.

A woman in the village, likely a relative or close associate of the Li family, who vocalizes strong opinions about the Li Changjun situation.

A woman working alongside Mother Li in the processing workshop.

A student in the neighboring village who frequently skips school to go beachcombing.

A warehouse manager who facilitates bulk cargo deals in exchange for private incentive payments.

The wife of Ge Changfa, a local villager who is enthusiastic about modern appliances for her home.

A local village woman who acts as an informal coordinator and information broker for community news and business tips.

A local youth residing in the village.

An elderly village woman involved in the communal fishing economy.

A local village official in Nanshan'ao, involved in maritime logistics and ice factory operations.

The mother of A-Chan and Jin Hui, and wife of Uncle Jin.

The father of Jin Hui and Ah Chan. He is a pragmatic, elderly family head who values financial stability but is often frustrated by his son's short-sighted schemes.

The local village accountant responsible for documenting financial transactions and processing payments for land deeds.

An immigrant settler who recently purchased a land plot in Xican.

Full name of A-Chan, fiancée of Chen Yongwei.

The wife of Jin Hui, who shares her husband's opportunistic nature and frequently pressures Jin Chan to seek favors from her future husband.

A villager and acquaintance of the Li family, concerned with foraging and local economic news.

Wife of fisherman Jin Da, active in the local community of gatherers.

A seasoned crew member recruited by Li Erge to temporarily join the 'Xu Sheng' fishing vessel.

A relative of the Li family involved in family business planning and construction decisions.

A local villager who inquires about the fishing results when the boat docks at the pier.