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

"What do you mean, 'Why were you letting me out at this time?'" Jiang Qian found it amusing. "You know me?"

The woman nodded. "Of course I know you!"

"Professor Yang Kai knows my advisor!"

"My mentor is Professor Yang Kai's junior colleague..."

Jiang Qian immediately understood.

Isn't this a den of snakes and rats? Yang Kai's junior brothers are like a herd of immortals, each one more outrageous than the last.

Judging from the woman's age, Jiang Qian knew what had happened. He suddenly realized who she was:

"Yuexin?"

Yuexin nodded. "You've heard of me, right?"

Jiang Qian shook his head and said:

"I've only heard that you're a nuclear-powered ox or horse, on par with Senior Brother Wang..."

"Don't mention Yang Kai."

"I am free!"

The woman was taken aback, but since the person had already been saved, Jiang Qian didn't want to spend too much time with this person.

So he picked up his coat and wrapped it around his shoulders.

Just then, a voice rang in his ear, leaving Jiang Qian completely bewildered.

[Fishing/Catching Proficiency +1!]

I laughed in exasperation.

Although the "slack off" entry is currently underway, the notifications are still being sent.

This fishing is fucking hellish.

The system even popped up on its own and displayed a panel.

Looking at the panel in front of him that had been updated with a free game, Jiang Qian couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Dai Zhenli glanced at it, her face instantly turning red. A warning sound rang out as she asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Jiang Qian suppressed a laugh, "I thought of something happy."

Dai Zhenli was clearly unhappy, but Jiang Qian didn't notice.

He walked up to the police officer in charge.

"Officer."

"I... I'm not asking for any heroic act, am I not a suspect? My acquaintance with him was purely coincidental, and even if there is a connection, it's just my senior brother Wang Lei."

Old Wang chuckled. It's good to be young. If he dared to treat his wife like that now, he'd probably be kicked out of the room.

"It's alright, it's obvious you have nothing to do with him," the policeman waved his hand. "Alright, alright, we understand what we need to understand."

"Her bag and cell phone were found at the bridgehead, and a suicide note was inside."

"I just checked, and it turns out that Professor Liao Guoqiang's student was punished by the company because a junior in the lab sabotaged her experiment. She felt she had let her teacher down and wanted to atone with her death."

Jiang Qian let out a long sigh.

She actually knew Yuexin's story.

Liao Guoqiang came from a more privileged background, while Yang Kai at least had some ability. After Liao Guoqiang drove away all the PhDs, he promised Yuexin a PhD in return.

As a result, Yuexin worked until she was thirty-two years old and still hadn't graduated.

"This girl has also had a hard life."

The police officer patted Jiang Qian on the shoulder.

"Go back and change into dry clothes quickly, or you'll catch a cold."

The police cars drove away one after another.

The pond has returned to quiet.

Dai Zhenli took out a few tissues and handed them over.

"Quickly wipe it clean."

"You paid a high price for being a hero and saving the damsel in distress."

She stared at Jiang Qian's purple lips.

"Just grabbing a quick buck."

Jiang Qian took the tissue and wiped his face haphazardly a couple of times.

"This water stinks horribly..."

Old Wang walked to the trunk of the Land Rover.

"Young man."

"It's too late to go back to school now."

"Come with me to the camp in town."

"There are dry clothes over there. Also, have the chef stew the fish we caught today."

Jiang Qian turned to look at Dai Zhenli.

Dai Zhenli nodded.

"OK."

"Thank you for your help, Brother Wang."

Jiang Qian's appearance certainly wouldn't allow him to enter the school.

The three of them got into the Land Rover.

Turn the heater to the maximum.

Jiang Qian's frozen limbs gradually warmed up.

A dozen minutes later.

The car was parked at the entrance of the campsite in town.

Large tents were set up on the open ground.

A bonfire was burning in the middle.

Several people were busy around the stove.

"Old Wang is back!"

A fat man walked towards us.

He was still holding a kitchen knife in his hand.

"How was your day?"

"Don't even mention it, I ran into a master."

Old Wang pointed at Jiang Qian.

"This young man single-handedly provided a huge amount of protection."

"I bought my five-pound carp from him."

The fat man sized up Jiang Qian.

"Wow, so young."

"sorry."

He stretched out his greasy hand.

Jiang Qian smiled and shook his hand.

"Good luck."

Old Wang led Jiang Qian into the tent to change into a set of sportswear.

Dai Zhenli went to the restroom to fix her hair.

The two returned to the campfire.

The fat man was holding down the large carp, preparing to scale it.

"Boss, how are you planning to cook this fish?"

Jiang Qian approached the cutting board.

"Braised in soy sauce".

"This big carp is the most flavorful when braised."

Jiang Qian shook his head.

"Braising it doesn't mask the earthy taste; it's a waste."

The fat man stopped stabbing.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"I've been a chef for over a decade, and no one has ever dared to criticize my cooking skills."

His tone was unfriendly.

Jiang Qian smiled.

"Boss, don't misunderstand."

"I have a suggestion."

"I caught a few shrimp today."

"I have a recipe for stewed carp with shrimp, would you like to try it?"

Jiang Qian took out his phone.

This is a lost recipe that was a reward for completing the system's daily check-in.

I've never had a chance to use it.

I'll use this fish to practice today.

The fat man took the phone with some skepticism.

The screen light illuminated his face.

His brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

"I've never seen this done before."

"Should we mash the shrimp and stew them with the fish?"

"Is it edible?"

Jiang Qian remained calm.

"Why don't you try and see?"

The fat man gritted his teeth.

"OK."

I'll trust you this time.

"If you mess this up, you'll have to pay for my fish!"

He slammed his phone down on the cutting board.

He turned around and went to scoop out the shrimp from the basin.

Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe steps.

Dai Zhenli leaned closer.

"You can cook?"

"I know a lot more, I'll show you gradually later."

Jiang Qian raised an eyebrow.

"Pshaw, you're just bragging."

Dai Zhenli rolled her eyes.

Old Wang came over carrying a cup of hot tea.

"Here, have some tea to warm yourself up."

"Young man, is your recipe reliable?"

"Old Li is the most famous chef here. If you ruin his reputation, he'll be furious with you."

Jiang Qian blew on the tea leaves.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you swallow your tongues."

Half an hour later.

A rich aroma wafted from the kitchen.

The fresh sweetness of the river fish blends with the rich flavor of the spices.

It goes straight into people's noses.

Old Wang sniffed hard.

"My sweetheart."

"This tastes amazing."

"Old Li played exceptionally well today!"

Old Wang got up and ran to the kitchen.

Dai Zhenli swallowed.

"It smells so good."

"My stomach is growling."

Old Li came out carrying a large earthenware pot.

It was placed heavily on the wooden table.

Lift the lid off the pot.

Steam rose.

The milky white fish soup was bubbling.

Golden fish meat paired with pink shrimp paste.

The surface is sprinkled with bright green scallions.

Old Li wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Young man, your recipe is amazing!"

"I've been cooking fish for so many years, and I've never smelled anything so delicious!"

He gave a greasy thumbs up.

Jiang Qian picked up the soup spoon.

A bowl was served to each person.

"Everyone, have a taste."

Old Wang eagerly picked up the bowl.

Ignoring the heat, he took a big gulp.

The soup had just entered my mouth.

Old Wang's movements froze instantly.

His eyes widened suddenly!

"Holy crap, this stuff tastes amazing!"

Jiang Qian looked at him and smiled helplessly.

The method provided by the system is indeed somewhat useful.