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Kong Yunlong took out two traditional fishing rods, but they were definitely not the same as the ones he had before. In his hands, they felt significantly heavier than his previous rods, and the grip was incomparable.
One of the rods was missing its tip, with a line tied to the first section using glue; it should be fine for catching carp, but anything over a pound would be questionable. The other rod was in slightly better condition, though the bottom section was cracked and wrapped with tape. It wouldn’t affect fishing, but it looked rather awkward.
The most critical issue was that both rods were missing their bottom sections, which had been plugged with small wooden stoppers. Judging by the condition of the stoppers, they were brand new! Where on earth did you dig up these rods? Kong Yunfei stared incredulously at Kong Yunlong.
If these were newly purchased rods, no matter how much they had been used, they wouldn’t end up looking like this in just a few days. These rods were definitely not new! Kong Yunlong had intended to use these rods to brush off Kong Yunfei, but since Kong Yunfei hadn’t mentioned anything about them, he decided to give them to Shi Tian instead.
If we’re talking about money spent on these rods, then yes, he had spent some. He bought them in a bundle for just nine dollars on an online marketplace and paid an additional ten dollars for shipping. Once the rods arrived, he discarded the last section; if Kong Yunfei came asking for them, he could just use these two rods to fend him off, leaving no evidence behind.
These are the rods you left behind! Didn’t you go to Wuhan for a meeting last time? You must have been in a hurry and didn’t notice them getting crushed under your suitcase. The meeting location wasn’t even in the city; it was in the mountains. After a bumpy ride, by the time he realized what had happened, they had ended up like this!
Seeing Kong Yunlong’s shameless expression made Kong Yunfei want to pin him down and give him a good beating. This guy was utterly shameless!
This was Shi Tian’s first visit; as an elder, he shouldn’t be asking for things like this. The previous two rods were a gift to you; can’t you show some restraint? Throwing the rods onto the table, Kong Yunfei felt powerless.
Now that Shi Tian was in Changsha, perhaps Kang Ziyu had already discussed meeting with Kong Yunlong. If plans changed at the last minute, Shi Tian might think too much about it; thus, Kong Yunlong definitely needed to show up.
Brother! What do you take me for? Don’t worry; I won’t ask for anything! It would be ridiculous to ask for something right when we meet!
Despite Kong Yunlong’s firm words, to Kong Yunfei’s ears, their credibility barely reached ten percent.
Alright then, let’s forget about fishing and just have dinner together tonight! They had already checked into a hotel; soon they would go pick him up and head home for dinner.
Seeing Kong Yunlong’s demeanor, Kong Yunfei didn’t dare bring up fishing again.
What are we waiting for? Let’s go! There’s nothing else here; let’s hurry back! Gathering his things and grabbing the car keys, Kong Yunlong stood up and headed outside.
According to regulations, only officials at the ministerial level could have dedicated cars and drivers. A province typically had only three or four officials who met this standard; everyone else only enjoyed public vehicle privileges.
Today he might ride in an Audi and tomorrow in a small car; today it could be Master Zhang driving him and tomorrow Master Li. Which car and driver one got depended entirely on what vehicles were available at work. Even vice governors had to adhere to this treatment!
However, such matters were often just talk; they couldn’t be implemented practically. Who would dare casually assign out the best vehicle from the unit? Tomorrow you might find yourself relegated to sitting in a cold office!
There was also a policy allowing staff to drive their own cars to work with partial reimbursement from the unit; this method was quite popular as it avoided offending leaders inadvertently.
After picking up Shi Tian and Kang Ziyu around the corner, seeing Shi Tian carrying a rod bag made Kong Yunlong immediately step forward to take it from him. Weighing it in his hands revealed that there were likely quite a few rods inside!
Xiao Tian! You brought your fishing gear out for fun! Did you even manage to catch anything? He casually asked as he placed the rod bag into the trunk.
"No way! They won't allow fishing over there!" Shi Tian felt a bit uncomfortable with Kong Yunlong's enthusiasm. After all, he was a prominent figure; why was he so eager to help carry his bag?
"They definitely won't allow fishing. Right now, they aren't even letting small boats go out! Once the trunk was closed, Kong Yunlong turned and said, 'It's fine here in Changsha; there are plenty of places to fish. I went fishing just yesterday! There are many big Azure Tails by the river! They weigh over two pounds. Have you ever caught an Azure Tail?'
The Azure Tail is a type of Mullet, specifically the Azure Tail Mullet, which is quite common in Hunan. It resembles an oversized Bai Tiao, and catching this kind of fish really tests your skills.
"I've never caught one! Most of my fishing has been in Sanya, where there are no Azure Tails. I've heard that this fish requires a lot of skill; if I get the chance, I’d love to ask you for some tips! Otherwise, I might not be able to catch anything!"
He had heard some old men talking about catching Mullet before, and he even prepared Mullet bait for them. During their casual chats, they discussed various fishing techniques.
If Kong Yunlong could catch Azure Tails weighing over two pounds, he must be quite experienced! Talking to him might actually help him learn a thing or two.
"Never caught one? You really need to experience it! Do you see that river ahead? There are plenty of Azure Tails over there. It's a pity I didn't bring my rod!" As the car turned towards the river and slowed down, they could occasionally see one or two fishermen squatting by the bank.
"I have a rod in my bag! I have a Chang Gan short rod!" Shi Tian exclaimed. "Is it better to use a Chang Gan or a short rod for catching Azure Tails?" As the car slowed down and he glanced at the riverbank from time to time, it was clear that Kong Yunlong was getting excited about fishing. He needed to quickly ease his worries and show off his skills!
Upon hearing this, Kong Yunfei covered his face with both hands. "You're just digging your own grave! You can't even stop yourself!"
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