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

The next morning!

Jiang Qian woke up from his sleep.

"I didn't dream..." he said, somewhat pleased. "Not dreaming means I slept very well!"

I felt like I felt much better after waking up.

My back doesn't hurt anymore, and my legs don't ache anymore.

I couldn't sit still yesterday, but I managed to sit still.

Although it was day 0 yesterday.

But it doesn't matter!

An occasional day 0 won't affect the overall plan!

Jiang Qian opened his phone and glanced at WeChat.

Balance: 5860.2 yuan

Every time he sees this balance, he feels a great sense of security.

"In this era, nothing can guarantee a sense of security, whether it's a lover, a colleague, or a job..."

"Okay, I guess I, Xiao Chunan, am not qualified to judge whether a relationship is right or wrong, but money definitely gives people a sense of security!"

A "ding" sounded in Jiang Qian's ear, the most pleasant sound he had heard in a long time.

"Congratulations, host! The period for the [Slacking Off] keyword has ended!"

"Please select two terms from the following three!"

[Entry 1: Gentle sea breeze]

[Effect: When sea fishing, it can predict where fish will congregate in the water]

[Entry 2: A Pair of Discerning Eyes]

[Effect: When a certain type of fish dominates the current first checkpoint, the habits of this type of fish can be unlocked first.]

[Entry 3: Versatile Bait]

[Effect: When a new checkpoint is unlocked, you will obtain the bait most suitable for that location.]

Jiang Qian looked at the three options and finally laughed.

I missed you so much!

I had a really tough time when I wasn't proficient.

He carefully examined the effect of each term, his brain working at lightning speed.

"First, the first entry, 【Gentle sea breeze】..."

Jiang Qian's fingertips lightly swept across the screen, almost without the slightest hesitation.

"Sea fishing..."

It certainly sounds very tempting: an endless ocean, sailing on a boat, fishing out those giant creatures from the deep sea!

Fight dolphins, catch deep-sea sharks, and eat Arctic king crabs.

Become the Pirate King!

The problem is...

"I don't own a boat... not even someone of Old Li's caliber..."

Jiang Qian was confident that he would achieve that day sooner or later, but...

It's too early to get this kind of entry now.

He's a poor student who doesn't even own a car, let alone go to the beach; that would be a long time coming.

"This term is good, but it has zero value to me right now. It's like a skill for slaying dragons; it may be useful in the future, but not now."

Jiang Qian decisively eliminated the first entry.

Given the choice of two out of three, it's obvious that we should choose the second or third option.

"But...it really is very suitable!" Jiang Qian sighed deeply.

Why is it that experienced anglers are more likely to catch fish when they put in the effort?

The underwater world is constantly changing, from how fish open their mouths to their migration routes and hiding places.

These are all based on experience!

Without that much experience, there's simply nothing we can do!

"And with this entry, I can make up for my lack of experience?"

"If crucian carp are the dominant species in a reservoir, can I then know which area has the largest crucian carp, which area has the hungriest crucian carp, and at what time they like to eat?"

Jiang Qian felt great just thinking about it.

Previously, this system was his biggest pain point.

The truth is, this is right here, in a place where only those who are familiar with you can be taken advantage of.

But now we have these two entries—

Then we don't need to!

Jiang Qian could already imagine what would happen after he caught the fish.

A "ding" sounded in his ear, and Jiang Qian finally heard that incredibly pleasant sound:

"Congratulations, host! A new check-in point has been unlocked in the [Check-in List]!"

[Check-in location: Yinshan Lake Reservoir]

Recommended bait: salty and fishy-smelling.

Main aquatic products: silverfish, shrimp, and possibly crab.

[Task: Fish here for more than three hours to receive a special reward.]

"Is this what the system is like?"

Jiang Qian noticed that the system had two extra columns.

"With these two columns, the changes are indeed... significant."

Jiang Qian checked his bait box and found that there wasn't much bait left.

"After I catch some fish today, I'll go buy some bait."

I should also upgrade my equipment while I'm at it.

He picked up his phone and sent Dai Zhen a WeChat message about getting a haircut.

[Jiang Qian]: Senior, are you up yet? I'm getting ready to pick up the cat owner.

He couldn't wait to go to the next checkpoint and test the power of his two new terms.

……

Ten minutes later.

When Jiang Qian pushed open the familiar apartment door, Dai Zhenli was squatting in the entryway, holding a cat toy, trying to reach some kind of reconciliation with the round, orange figure.

"Senior, I'm here to pick up Boss Cat from work."

Dai Zhen straightened up and casually wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.

She wears oversized clothes at home, but that's exactly what Jiang Qian likes.

He stared blankly at Dai Zhenli, who turned to look at him and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

"You like it?"

Jiang Qian nodded, "Yes, I really like... this cat!"

Dai Zhenli was half-killed by Jiang Qian's combo, but refusing to admit defeat, she said, "You like it?"

She walked up to Jiang Qian, holding the cat, and looked at his face, saying, "If you like it, shall I hold it for you?"

Jiang Qian coughed twice. "Boss Cat, I'm taking you to a great place today, the kind where you can eat your fill."

……

Twenty minutes later.

Since Yinshan Lake Reservoir wasn't far away, and the cat even obediently lay down in the basket in front of the shared bicycle.

Jiang Qian chose to ride a bicycle.

The system's voice sounded in my mind right on time.

[Congratulations, host, you have successfully arrived near the checkpoint!]

The lake here has a gentle breeze and lush aquatic plants!

The school of fish is just ahead!

[Timeout begins]

Jiang Qian parked the car and looked around. The reservoir was even more desolate than he had expected.

The surrounding area was filled with waist-high reeds, and the water was as calm as a giant mirror.

Occasionally, a few water birds would skim by, creating tiny ripples.

"This place is great, there's no one here, perfect for marginalized people like us to laze around."

As Jiang Qian spoke, he released the cat boss from the box.

"Boss Cat, let's make three rules: first, you can't run around; second, you can't fall into the water; and third, you can't steal my fish that I haven't unhooked yet. If you understand, just meow."

The orange cat crouched on a flat, large rock, first sniffing the air warily, then plopped down on its bottom, its tail rhythmically slapping the ground behind it.

"Meow~"

Jiang Qian began assembling the fishing gear with satisfaction.

He was relieved that the cat owner was obedient.

"The system says that silverfish are the most common type, so let's give it a try."

And the cat owner probably loves eating silverfish too.

Jiang Qian observed for a moment and noticed a slightly raised mound underwater not far away. "Shall we try this opening?"

Jiang Qian murmured softly, exerted force with his arm, and the slender carbon fiber fishing rod, carrying the bait, fell into the designated fishing spot.