Chapter 29: A Bountiful Harvest!
With Willy’s announcement, Leon climbed aboard the boat. Willy skillfully steered the fishing vessel toward the vast Gem Sea.
The salty dampness carried by the sea breeze was a little uncomfortable at first, but Leon soon got used to it. Before long, he was enjoying the feeling of the endless blue, where sky and sea merged into one.
Willy didn’t go far before stopping at a seemingly featureless stretch of water.
“There are often large schools of anchovies and sardines here. We can give it a try.”
After dropping anchor, Willy explained the spot to Leon.
“How do we get the bugs out of the green onions?”
“Like this.” Leon opened the foam box, took out the green onions, and demonstrated for Willy. Once the bugs inside were revealed, he carried them to the side of the boat, filled an empty container with seawater, and rinsed the roots in it.
Seawater was far more effective than fresh water. The moment those tiny bugs touched seawater, they instantly let go of the onion roots and fell away completely, without any need for a second rinse.
“Let me help.”