People from the same trade were enemies. Once again, Li Du and his group encountered people from the same trade.
The father and son were rather quick to act. After the son had made a phone call, a speedboat from the department of fishing and hunting hurried over. An enforcement officer asked Li Du, "Sir, I need to check your harvesting permit. Every new black gold abalone harvester on King Island needs to be checked."
As this was a legitimate rule, Li Du did not say anything and handed his harvesting permit over to the officer.
After briefly examining the permit, the enforcement officer handed it back to Li Du and told the father and son, "Cruz, like you guys, this gentleman is authorized to harvest here."
The father and son asked with angry looks on their faces, "Is his permit genuine? Could it be forged or stolen from somewhere?"