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The earthworms were crushed and mixed with mud, which was the simplest way to prepare bait. After setting up the fishing spot, I took out the purchased hooks, floats, and weights, guiding Little Fisher as he replaced his Fishing Set and attached the worms to start casting his line.
The Jiao Jiao Fish were not easy to catch; they only bit during dusk or on cloudy days. Since children were not allowed to fish by the river at night, we could only try our luck in the evening!
As the temperature dropped, the Jiao Jiao Fish refused to bite. I dipped my hand into the water and found it not too cold; it was just the right weather for fishing! Sharing my rich fishing experiences with Little Fisher, I noticed a bamboo pole being lifted nearby, and a ten-plus-inch Huang La was flung out of the water, leaving me feeling a bit embarrassed.
I handed a towel to Little Fisher, watching him skillfully unhook the fish. He pulled out a plastic bag from his pocket to put the fish in, but Shi Tian quickly stopped him with his newly bought Yu Hu: "Don't use that; use this instead!"
Looking at Shi Tian's Yu Hu, then at the fish in his hands, and finally at the new hook on his rod, Little Fisher hesitated for three seconds before tossing the fish into Shi Tian's Yu Hu.
What kind of look is that? Do you think I would covet your little fish? The expression on Little Fisher's face made Shi Tian feel a bit awkward.
Catching Huang La didn't require much skill; all those tips about float techniques were irrelevant. As long as you didn’t get a false bite, you didn’t need to reel in unless the fish were biting; they practically swallowed your hook whole!
Finally, Shi Tian managed to catch a fish. He tossed it into his Yu Hu while Little Fisher stared wide-eyed, finding a small stone from somewhere and placing it beside him as he counted for Shi Tian—keeping track of their catch!
The two of us took turns catching fish as the sun set. By then, Little Fisher had gathered quite a collection of small stones—at least twenty or thirty of them!
The mountainous area around Bian Cheng limited our fishing time to just two hours before the temperature dropped significantly. As we packed up our rods and looked at the peaceful little town with its curling smoke from chimneys, it truly felt like a slice of life.
Weighing the fish in his Yu Hu, Shi Tian was pleased with our haul. Although they weren't large, they felt more rewarding than catching over four hundred pounds of Sailfish.
Do you know what the best Fishing Rod in this world is? After an afternoon without smoking, Shi Tian felt tempted to reach into his pocket. But after glancing at Little Fisher beside him, he decided he could hold off for another ten minutes.
"I don’t know!" Little Fisher shook his head while watching Shi Tian toss his Yu Hu back into the river.
Remember, the best Fishing Rod in this world is a Star Brand Fishing Rod! But good things don’t come cheap; therefore, Star Brand Fishing Rods are quite expensive—the cheapest ones cost over a thousand dollars!
You should sell these fish! Sell them to those restaurants that make stews from Three Provinces cuisine and save up your money. Next year, a Starfish Tackle Shop will open here selling Star Brand Fishing Rods. Once you have enough money saved up, you can buy one!
The price for Huang La is quite decent; wild ones usually go for around ten dollars per pound. Even farmed ones are priced at over ten dollars per pound. These fish weigh at least ten pounds altogether—enough for half a Fishing Rod! However, those restaurants only buy farmed fish and won’t pay wild prices; that’s just how it is.
I can’t just give away my hard-earned fish; I’ll have to earn that money back next year! If those restaurants won’t pay up, I can sell them on the street tomorrow and make quite a bit more! Hearing Shi Tian suggest giving away so many fish made me realize that even an extra dollar per pound could add up to several bucks!
But that’s not how it works—you’re wasting several hours of your life just to make a few extra bucks! Think about how many more fish you could catch in those hours! Even if you think about price differences now, those extra catches would far outweigh any small profit!
And that’s not even considering how much more valuable those hours could be spent studying. When it comes time for college entrance exams, an extra point could be worth tens of thousands of dollars—what do you think is more worthwhile?
Little Fisher was too focused on making money; this wouldn’t do. Sneaking off to fish during breaks was one thing, but thinking about fishing as a livelihood was simply unrealistic!
I poured the fish out and into a plastic bag, returning the net to you! Once again, I took out the plastic bag from my pocket, and Little Fisher reached out to grab fish from Yu Hu.
Little Fisher seemed to have quite a bit on his mind; he clearly wasn’t the type who grew up watching cheerful cartoons! He probably thought that by selling the fish cheaply, he could quickly get back at Yu Hu!
I lent you this, and I also lent you this Rod. When Xing Xing Fishing Tackle Shop opens next year, just return them directly to the store. I patted Little Fisher on the head and handed him the Rod as we walked down the small alley.
I, Hong Shun, will definitely return all these things to you once your Fishing Tackle Shop opens next year! Looking at the Rod in his hand, Little Fisher hurried a few steps and assured Shi Tian.
Glancing back at Little Fisher behind him, Shi Tian smiled slightly. Who can say for sure what will happen next year? When I bought this Rod, Little Fisher was envious. Let’s see if he can really part with it when the time comes!
Let’s talk about next year when it arrives. Take this Hook for example; it’s only worth a few cents. When your Hook gets dull, just swap it out for one from the box. Catching one more fish could earn you a few bucks. After using it, you can spend a few cents to buy a new Hook to replace it—then that fish is pure profit!
Little Fisher was smart; he could understand this logic.
Looking at the Hooks in the box, Little Fisher wanted to scratch his head but found it inconvenient since both of his little hands were occupied!
Once I sell the fish, I’ll have money. If my Hook gets dull, I can just buy a new one, right? Why do I need to use yours?
Shi Tian replied:
That makes perfect sense; Shi Tian was left speechless!
It’s getting dark; let’s hurry home! I should be going too! Feeling around in my pocket for my cigarettes, Shi Tian didn’t want to linger here any longer.
You still haven’t told me your name! If you don’t leave a name, how will I find you when it’s time to return your things?
The year isn’t even over yet, and you’re already thinking about returning things?
I’m Shi Tian; remember that?
Got it! Shi Po Tian Jing! The Great Sage Equal to Heaven came out like this!
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