Li Mingwei gave everything to his son, only to be humiliated and cast aside after retirement. He cuts ties and returns to the sea, where a chance rescue earns him a fleet of fishing boats. Reuniting his old crew, the veteran captain turns his legendary skills into a booming business and makes everyone who looked down on him regret it. At sixty, his best years are just beginning.
Episode 1 - Father's Day Heartbreak for Li Mingwei
Retired fisherman Li Mingwei, who gave all his savings and pension to support his son’s family, endures a devastating Father’s Day. Mistaking a luxury belt meant for his son’s father-in-law as his gift, he’s sharply rebuked. Crushed by their ingratitude, he disowns his ungrateful son in a tense confrontation.
Episode 2 - Old Captain Li Gets a Second Chance at Sea
Cast out by his ungrateful son who sees him as a burden, seasoned sea captain Li is left stranded. After rescuing Ms. Shen from drowning, she learns his lifelong sea-faring story and generously gifts him an idle old fishing boat, offering the disheartened captain a glimmer of hope.
Episode 3 - Son Demands Pension, Dad Chooses Sea
When the son pressures his father to transfer pension for the overdue mortgage, the dad firmly refuses, sets clear boundaries, gives him a boat, and decides to return to his beloved sea life, ditching the role of a free nanny for his ungrateful child.
Episode 4 - Captain Li Prepares to Sail with New Boat
Ms Shen gifts a fully seaworthy boat to Captain Li, refusing repayment as she values his unparalleled sea expertise. Grateful, Li resolves to live for himself, recruits his old mate Old Cui, and they gear up to set sail, heralding his glorious return to the sea.
Episode 5 - Old Captains Score a Giant Crab Haul
Veteran Captain Li and his mate Old Cui sail out despite being labeled outdated by their kids. Navigating tricky waters with seasoned skill, they cast their net and reel in a massive haul of large, fresh king crabs, ready to earn big and prove their worth.
Episode 6 - Top King Crabs Spark Fierce Bidding War
Captain's crew returns with premium pure wild deep-sea king crabs, triggering a heated bidding war among vendors. After securing a massive $550k deal, vendors rush to pre-order the next batch, trusting the captain's unmatched sea expertise for top-quality catches.
Episode 7 - Family Fuss & Captain's Comeback Initiative
Back home, Xiaobao and his mom gripe about the mess without Grandpa. Elsewhere, Grandpa rounds up his old crew, vowing to fix Haicheng Seafood Market's chaos and restore his fleet's glory, sparking a heated clash with his son.
Episode 8 - New Captain Disrupts Seafood Market
A mysterious new captain arrives with top-tier wild seafood, snatching 70% of Boss Han's business and leaving other vendors struggling. A man schemes to win him over to pay off his mortgage and vents against his controlling father-in-law, before market enforcers confront the captain in a tense standoff.
Episode 9 - Tian Liang Harasses Cui, Captain Makes Entrance
At the seafood market, Tian Liang and his gang bully Uncle Cui—who switched from food delivery to selling fish—demanding he hand over all his fish and daily earnings. Cui and his companions push back, leading to a heated argument. Tian Liang mocks Cui and insists on meeting his captain, just as the captain arrives unexpectedly.
Episode 10 - Son Clashes with Captain Father Over Business
Li Tianliang is stunned to find the ship boss stealing his father-in-law's business is his own dad, whom he dismisses as a retired old man doing housework. A fierce conflict erupts as the son insults and threatens his father, who sticks to his principles, sparking intense family and business tensions.
Episode 11 - Father-Son Clash & Captain's Bold Voyage
A fierce clash breaks out between a captain and his son who defends outsiders, with the captain stressing his loyal crew's decades-long support. Boss Liang plots to uncover and drive out their mysterious backer. The captain plans a voyage to the Glacier Zone for top-tier seafood to dominate the premium market, while the son vows to surpass him.
Episode 12 - Li Ventures to Glacier Zone; Shen's Secret Plan
Ms. Shen, who owes her life to the capable Brother Li, secretly arranges for someone to buy his catch at a 20% premium. Li ignores warnings about the treacherous Glacier Zone and sets sail, aiming to catch rare high-value seafood to build his reputation in Haicheng, despite his crew's concerns.
Episode 13 - Captain's Big Catch Sparks Dock Showdown
After catching a massive wild bluefin tuna, the captain’s crew heads back to Haicheng with premium seafood, drawing wealthy locals to the dock. Rival Han Jun, furious at the competition, rushes to the harbor to stop the captain, setting up a tense showdown for control.
Episode 14 - Bluefin Catch Triggers Dock Conflict
The crew returns with a prized wild bluefin tuna, drawing a crowd at the dock. Tian Liang demands all their cargo, threatening them with his ruthless father-in-law Han Jun, who controls most of Haicheng's seafood business. As Han Jun arrives, tensions escalate dramatically.
Episode 15 - Han Jun Clashes with Li Mingwei Over Cargo
In this tense installment, influential Haicheng figure Han Jun confronts his son-in-law Li Mingwei, demanding to buy his cargo at a knockdown price. Li's own son sides with Han, fueling tensions as Han insists on uncovering the mysterious cargo Li warns may bring costly damage.
Episode 16 - Han Jun Takes Priceless Tuna for $300
A massive wild bluefin tuna worth at least seven figures stuns the crowd. Han Jun forces its owner to sell it for just $300 and threatens anyone who dares purchase it. Meanwhile, a restaurant owner decides to overpay for low-quality seafood to curry favor with the Shen Group, sparking intense conflicts.
Episode 17 - Han Jun Bullies Fisherman, Yang Offers 6M for Tuna
Monopolistic seafood tycoon Han Jun bullies fisherman Li Mingwei, attempting to seize his fish by force. Just then, Yang Zheng, owner of Haicheng's top restaurant Dinghexuan, shows up, identifies the fish as a rare premium wild bluefin tuna, and offers 6 million to buy it, delivering a thrilling twist.
Episode 18 - Boss Li's Lucrative Seafood Windfall
Witness Boss Li's dramatic seafood sale! A 6-million-worth bluefin tuna sparks tension when a lowball offer is mocked, then Boss Yang pays full price. Other buyers rush to snap up his remaining stock, praising his integrity, vowing future collaborations, and aiming to humble arrogant Han Jun.
Episode 19 - Rivals plot sea ambush; Yang upgrades & celebrates
Fresh off his overnight fame in Haicheng's competitive seafood circle, Boss Yang faces sneaky rivals plotting a sea ambush to steal his valuable catch and poach his highly skilled captain. Undeterred, he splurges on upgrading his boat’s hull, power system, and top-tier fishing gear, then plans a lively victory celebration with his crew and generous sponsor Miss Shen, sparking playful banter among the team.
Episode 20 - Shen’s Dinner & Li’s Family Mortgage Woes
President Shen first scolds his staff for a candlelight dinner setup, then reveals it’s intended for Mr. Li, who feels flattered by the gesture. Meanwhile, Li’s family struggles with cooking mishaps and an overdue mortgage, pressing him to send repayment funds. This episode contrasts Li’s upscale dinner with his family’s financial stress, delivering relatable drama.
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