I'm a junior in college this year, and I've linked my fishing check-in system.

The square-faced man had just walked over when his gaze fell on the bucket of live fish that was almost overflowing.

Two perfectly synchronized traditional Chinese dishes came out of their mouths.

The square-faced man rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing.

The bucket was packed with fish, and the big, golden carp on top was wagging its tail restlessly.

Water splashed all over his trouser leg, but he stood there like a wooden stake.

The tall, thin man also came over, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets.

The two looked at each other, their initial disdain instantly turning into deep embarrassment.

"Young man, did you catch all of these?"

The square-faced man's voice sounded somewhat unsteady.

Jiang Qian was focused on the buoy on the water's surface, without even turning his head.

"We were lucky to run into a school of fish."

The square-faced man swallowed hard and pointed at the large carp.

"This carp weighs at least five pounds. There's such a big one in this wild pond."

The tall, thin man glanced at his watch; it was only a little past ten in the morning.

"What time did you arrive?"

"We set off from the city at six in the morning, hoping to be the first to leave."

Dai Zhenli sat on a large rock, swinging his legs, and replied with a smile.

"We didn't arrive until eight o'clock."

Upon hearing this, the two middle-aged men felt as if they had been shot in the chest.

Only then did they turn their attention to Dai Zhenli.

The white dress stood out brightly in the sunlight, and her radiant face had a touch of playfulness.

There's a famous saying in the fishing world: women only affect the speed at which you pull the rod back.

But if a stunningly beautiful woman accompanies you while fishing, that would be every angler's ultimate dream.

The square-faced man looked at Dai Zhenli, then at his scruffy old friend beside him.

Comparing yourself to others is truly a recipe for disaster.

The tall, thin man coughed twice, trying to save face.

"Old Wang, let's hurry up and cast our lines, this place is catching fish today."

"Yes, yes, hurry up and start baiting the nest."

The two chose a spot a dozen meters away from Jiang Qian.

All sorts of professional equipment were laid out on the ground, including carbon fiber fishing rods, high-end fishing platforms, and imported bait.

They skillfully began operating the equipment, thinking that with their years of experience, they could definitely outperform the young man.

Half an hour passed.

Old Wang's float was as still as a rock, completely stabilizing.

The tall, thin man wasn't much better off; apart from a few small white stripes about the length of a finger, he didn't even see a decent fish.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qian's actions never stopped.

He lifted the rod and cast it into the net in one swift motion.

Another large crucian carp, weighing half a pound, was pulled out of the water.

Dai Zhenli excitedly helped put the fish into the bucket, her laughter clear and melodious.

"Jiang Qian, did you put magic in the bait?"

"Why do they only eat yours and not others'?"

Jiang Qian reattached the bait and casually tossed it into the water.

"Maybe it's because I'm good-looking; even fish judge by appearance."

Dai Zhenli was amused by him and laughed heartily, her body trembling with laughter.

Old Wang heard it all clearly, and he was so angry he almost ground his teeth to powder.

Unable to contain his curiosity, he brazenly approached.

"Young man, what kind of magical bait are you using?"

"Could you give me a heads-up, bro?"

Jiang Qian pointed to the ordinary plastic basin next to him.

"It's just the cheapest bait from the fishing tackle shop, I just mixed some water in myself."

Looking at the unremarkable bowl of bait, Old Wang felt his worldview being shaken.

He glanced at Jiang Qian's fishing rod, which could only be described as rudimentary, and then at his own expensive rod worth several thousand yuan.

It turns out the clown was myself.

Old Wang's gaze fell on the big carp again, and he liked it more and more as he looked at it.

"Young man, how about we make a deal?"

"Sell me your big carp, I'll pay a high price."

Jiang Qian raised an eyebrow.

"What are you going to do with it?"

Old Wang rubbed his hands together and chuckled.

"To be honest, I made a bet with some fellow anglers in the group today."

"If the Air Force goes back, I'll have to send out 200 yuan red envelopes in the group chat, and they'll laugh at me for half a month."

"Sell this fish to me, and I'll take it back to report."

Jiang Qian found his serious expression somewhat amusing.

"How much are you planning to offer?"

Old Wang gritted his teeth and held up five fingers.

Five hundred yuan.

"Although this fish is big, it only costs about a hundred yuan on the market. I'm giving it my best price."

Dai Zhenli, who was listening nearby, stared wide-eyed.

Selling a fish for 500 yuan, that's too easy money.

Jiang Qian, however, remained calm and composed.

"make a deal."

Fearing he might change his mind, Lao Wang immediately took out his phone to scan the QR code and pay.

"Received 500 yuan via WeChat."

A crisp notification sound rang out by the wild pond.

Old Wang happily put the big carp into his fish basket, as if he could already see the shocked expressions on his friends' faces.

A tall, thin man walked over, looking at Lao Wang's actions with disdain.

"Old Wang, your behavior is a disgrace to the fishing community."

Old Wang rolled his eyes.

"What do you know? This is called strategic procurement."

"If you're so capable, why don't you stop being an air force pilot?"

Before we knew it, it was evening.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the water, gilding the entire pond with a golden-red hue.

The bucket was completely full of live fish, so Jiang Qian simply released all the small fish he caught afterward.

He stretched and began packing his gear.

"That's enough for today, it's getting dark."

Dai Zhenli stood up and patted the dust off her skirt.

"Are you going back so soon?"

"I feel like I haven't had enough fun yet."

Jiang Qian slung his fishing gear bag over his shoulder and carried a heavy bucket of live fish.

"If we don't leave now, there are no streetlights around here at night, and we'll have to find our way out in the dark."

Dai Zhenli followed beside him, her steps light and quick.

"Jiang Qian, thank you so much for today."

"This is the happiest day I've had since I started college."

Jiang Qian glanced at her; the girl in the sunset was almost unreal in her beauty.

"Whatever makes you happy."

"But there's a lot of fish in this bucket. What are we going to do with it when we get back to school tonight?"

Dai Zhenli's eyes lit up, and he came up with an idea.

"Let's have it cooked at a restaurant off-campus."

"Treat your close classmates to a whole fish feast."

Jiang Qian nodded, thinking the suggestion was good.

The two walked out along the muddy path.

The reeds surrounding the pond swayed in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Just as they were about to reach the parking area.

Dai Zhenli suddenly stopped and pointed to an abandoned stone bridge in the distance.

"Jiang Qian, look over there."

Jiang Qian looked in the direction she was pointing.

In the dim light, a blurry figure stood on the edge of the stone bridge.

The man leaned forward, swaying precariously, with the bottomless river beneath his feet.

Jiang Qian exclaimed "Holy crap!" and glanced at Dai Zhenli.

Without hesitation, the two of them rushed forward together!