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"Xiao Tian, do you have that rod in your shop? When I get back, I want to buy one; it feels pretty good!" After receiving the drink, Scallion Ginger Fishy rolled his eyes at Shi Tianyi and spoke.
"Feels good? Does a boat rod even care about feel? It's not entirely wrong to say it does, but it's more about the feel after catching fish, right?"
"We don't have that boat rod in the shop yet, but I'll bring you one another day. However, I can't afford to give you a wheel; there aren't any for sale right now, so don't even think about it!" Scallion Ginger Fishy was speaking for the first time, and Shi Tian didn't refuse.
"Giving you a rod is fine; it's not expensive—just two or three thousand points. I received twelve Wan Ji points yesterday, so I'm feeling a bit inflated. Giving Scallion Ginger Fishy a rod isn't a big deal."
But the wheel is expensive; Shi Tian really can't afford it. His wheel costs over twenty thousand points, and that little income from yesterday wouldn't even buy him a few wheels!
Not to mention that in just over two months, when the Air Force returns, they would definitely rob him of his wheels! Three wheels would mean nearly a hundred thousand points gone, and combined with some rods and lines, this week's earnings would be wiped out!
Shi Ye gave him a villa, while the Air Force left him a boat. The lure may seem insignificant, but the fishing platform across from the Fishing Tackle Shop was gifted to him as well. Plus, they didn't charge him anything for the shop's renovations; these are all favors he needs to repay!
The villa and car from Shi Ye didn't put any psychological pressure on Shi Tian. But when it came to his fishing gear, Shi Ye wouldn't hesitate to take it without any guilt.
The Air Force has inherited Old Kong's genes; they left him the boat and even filled it with gas. However, after searching the entire boat, there wasn't even a fish hook! If anyone said this wasn't intentional on the Air Force's part, Shi Tian would never believe it! Under Old Kong's training, he was no longer the naive fool he used to be!
"A wheel? I have one; why would I need yours? Just get me a rod that's the same as yours. How much is it? I'll pay you back later!" Hearing Shi Tian's concern for his wheel, Scallion Ginger Fishy smiled slightly.
He knew how expensive wheels were; even if Shi Tian wanted to give him one, he wouldn't ask for it.
The wheel he bought previously cost over fifteen thousand points. Although it felt like there was still quite a gap compared to Shi Tian's wheel, it was sufficient for him!
Talking about money can hurt feelings; gifts are gifts. Just bring it to my shop later; you can pick it up! Waving his hand dismissively, Shi Tian generously said this before suddenly lifting his rod again and hooking another fish.
Since there wasn't a needle on the boat for releasing fish back into the water, regardless of how quickly he pulled it in, this fish clearly wouldn't survive. So Shi Tian pushed down on the throttle and watched as the numbers on the electric reel gradually decreased.
An Azure Grouper—over two pounds! Let's get it in the fridge! After taking the rod from Shi Tian's hands, Scallion Ginger Fishy hurriedly urged.
He regretted not bringing his own rod earlier; if he had known that time wouldn't be an issue, he would have brought it along! The fishing conditions today were excellent!
After finishing up, Shi Tian came out only to find that Scallion Ginger Fishy had already released his line.
"Senior Brother, have some water to cool off!" Picking up a drink set aside earlier, Shi Tian offered it to Scallion Ginger Fishy.
"No thanks; I just drank some. I'm not thirsty!"
"Senior Brother, smoke a cigarette and take a break!"
"No thanks; I've quit!"
"When did you quit?" Shi Tian felt somewhat frustrated; Scallion Ginger Fishy wasn't following the usual routine!
Half an hour had passed since he had just quit. Without a hint of embarrassment or excitement, Shi Tianyi replied to Scallion Ginger Fishy, who was tightly holding onto his rod, occasionally reeling in and letting out line, completely ignoring Shi Tian, who was circling around him.
Seeing that there was no chance to reclaim his rod, Shi Tian leaned against the side, watching Scallion Ginger Fishy’s fishing technique, hoping to learn a thing or two for future reference.
"With the performance of this boat, we should find a time to switch places. I know a few fishing spots where we can catch big fish. The only problem is that there are too many fishing boats over there; any boat dares to go out and cast a line. If we have enough time, we can definitely give it a try." While battling the fish, Scallion Ginger Fishy made plans with Shi Tian.
The platform was still too close to Sanya, only fifty Hai Li away; any boat could come over and cast a couple of lines. There were also quite a few fishing boats modified to take tourists out for a little experience, which was quite interesting.
It was different in Xisha; ordinary boats couldn’t go there as the resources were still pretty good.
However, Shi Tian felt a bit uneasy about operating a small boat of forty feet. What a joke! With one change in the weather, this boat would feel like a toy in Hai Li—there would be no way to escape!
But he could keep this in mind for later. When the Air Force returned, they could take the larger Air Force boat out for a spin. That vessel was big, probably displacing three to four hundred tons—at least three times the size of this one!
But there was no point in thinking about it; this boat was too small and the risks were too great over there. It would be better to stick closer to shore! Still, it would be nice to catch a tuna and make sashimi! He replied to Scallion Ginger Fishy and found himself inexplicably daydreaming.
With fewer people and more fish of larger sizes, what fisherman wouldn’t yearn for such places? Not only were there tunas over there but also sailfish, swordfish, and marlin. If luck was on his side, he might even get to experience something akin to "The Old Man and the Sea."
But then again, that wouldn’t be "The Old Man and the Sea" anymore; it would be "Youth and the Sea," or perhaps "The Young Man and the Sea," which could also work!
As they chatted casually, Scallion Ginger Fishy showed remarkable patience, having no intention of returning the rod even after such a long conversation.
Just as Shi Tian was about to speak up directly, Scallion Ginger Fishy suddenly yanked his rod again—he had hooked another fish.
With an electric reel push and eyes fixed on the left-swaying tip of the rod, Scallion Ginger Fishy gleefully exclaimed, "This fish is decent! It should be bigger than the one you caught earlier; I just wonder what kind of catch it will turn out to be!"
Shi Tian shot him an annoyed glance; he didn’t want to engage with him.
This fish should have been his catch! If he had spoken up sooner, it would have been him gloating now instead of Scallion Ginger Fishy showing off here!
Getting up, Shi Tian assembled a ping net and prepared to help but was stopped by Scallion Ginger Fishy's hand.
After cranking the wheel several times and bracing the rod against his stomach for leverage, another Big Red Spot came up! Its eyes bulged out in excitement!
After unhooking it and weighing it—six pounds six ounces!
This fish was great; at six pounds six ounces, it would make for an excellent main dish tonight. They needed to get it into the fridge quickly! Emphasizing the weight of the fish again, Scallion Ginger Fishy cheerfully handed it over to Shi Tian.
A six-pound six-ounce Big Red Spot started at six thousand dollars; if they found a buyer, seven or eight thousand wouldn’t be hard at all. Scallion Ginger Fishy planned on making it the star of his dinner!
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