Let's go back to 2008, starting with a recreational fishing park.

The host's words instantly caused an uproar throughout the fishing area, even amidst the heavy rain.

"What? 29.8 pounds? That's practically the same as 30 pounds!"

"That's right. Let alone this competition, this is probably the first time anyone has caught a grass carp of this weight since Qingshan Fishing Park opened!"

"Boss Jiang wasn't lying to us after all; there really is a fish monster in his reservoir!"

“…………”

At this moment, besides the audience, the people who were most shocked to hear this news were the athletes who were competing in the pouring rain!

"Who is this big shot? I didn't hear his name mentioned yesterday!"

"Number 56? I remember that position was pretty bad, right? Is this even acceptable?"

"Dude! Do you even know how to fish? Spot 56 is the perfect spot for catching big fish. I'll accept that it might not be a good spot for a competition, but I disagree that it's no good for catching big fish!"

"What? You're saying I can't fish? I remember you did worse than me yesterday?"

It was raining heavily, and some of the contestants were already feeling irritable. In addition, since it was a competitive competition, two of them even started arguing with each other.

From a distance, Jiang Xia, who had returned to the audience, saw the two contestants slowly begin to argue.

However, seeing that the two were arguing but hadn't left their fishing spots, he immediately adopted a gossipy expression.

Unfortunately, it was raining heavily, and he was too far away to hear the two contestants talking. He could only helplessly watch their gesticulating expressions.

Su Qing, who was not far away, also noticed the situation between the two and quickly came over to say to Jiang Xia:

"It sounds like two players are arguing over there, are they alright?"

Jiang Xia waved his hand: "It's okay, as long as we don't fight, there are referees watching us, so even if we do fight, it won't break out."

Jiang Xia was even hoping that the scene of the three city contestants trash-talking each other, which she had been looking forward to, would not happen.

Didn't Jiang Xiaobo say yesterday that they were arguing quite fiercely outside the venue?

……

As Jiang Xia expected, since they were both adults, the two contestants only argued verbally and soon returned to their serious fishing posture.

Seeing this, Jiang Xia could only turn his attention back to the other contestants.

Because the morning session was short, the first half of the match ended very quickly.

This time, everyone knows that number 56 will definitely be first in the first half.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, no competitor is likely to surpass his current score in the second half.

The rain gradually subsided, and after discussing with the fishing association members for a while, Jiang Xia asked Jiang Xiaobo to announce to the contestants that the second half of the competition would be delayed by one hour.

Because of the rain, the athletes' clothes were all wet.

In addition to meals and other things, Jiang Xia needed to give them time to go to the hotel to change clothes.

Otherwise, he would feel a little guilty watching his sponsors continue the competition in wet clothes.

…………

On the other side, in the provincial capital of Shandong, at the Shandong Provincial Television Station office building.

The host, Xia Lan, sat at her workstation, idly handling some tasks.

Like some commentators in later competitions, her kind of host didn't need to work in an office.

I only come to the TV station when I need to host a program or arrange work.

When she's not working, it's her freedom to participate in competitions like the one in Jiangxia or to host opening ceremonies at events. Of course, she can't use the name of a television station to host events outside of work.

After all, sometimes people just turn a blind eye and don't care, but if you're using the TV station's name to take on private jobs, that's a matter of principle!

"Sister Lan, I heard you went to the countryside for a vacation these past few days. How was it? Did you have fun?"

At this moment, a little girl walked up to Xia Lan and asked curiously.

Xia Lan looked up at the other person, smiled, and nodded.

"It's alright. That's a mountainous area. A little boy about your age organized a fishing competition there; it was quite lively!"

"Wow! About my size?" The little girl's eyes lit up. "Sister Lan, is he handsome?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Lan laughed and said, "Of course he's handsome. Let me tell you, don't let his rural background fool you, he's an elite who came back from Shanghai."

After saying that, she asked the little girl in front of her:

"How about it? Want me to introduce you to someone?"

The little girl shook her head, covered her face, and said shyly, "What are you saying, Sister Lan? I was just asking out of curiosity~"

"Hahaha." This made Xia Lan laugh immediately: "Little Liu, maybe you'll meet that little boy tomorrow!"

"Huh?" The little girl's eyes widened upon hearing this, and she said somewhat frightenedly, "Sister Lan, I was really just asking casually, please don't take it seriously!"

Xia Lan reached out and gently rubbed the little girl's head: "Little Liu, what are you thinking about!"

Then, she smiled and explained to the little girl:

"Little Liu, he's your mentor. He just heard me mention a fishing competition in the countryside that's really popular, and he insists on going to film some footage."

"What? You're not coming along? Then your master and I will just go to the countryside by ourselves!"

Upon hearing this, the little girl shook her head with a look of delighted surprise: "No, no, no, Sister Lan, I'll go!"

The young woman is a new intern at the TV station, currently interning with a sports news producer.

…………

"What? A TV station wants to film a program here? Sister Lan, you're not kidding, are you?"

On the other side, Jiang Xia, who had just finished lunch and was sitting on the dam watching the second half of the game, said in surprise to his phone.

Only after hearing the definite news from the other end of the phone did he show a look of surprise and delight.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Guifen, who was standing next to her, asked curiously, "What's going on, Xiaxia? What's making you so happy all of a sudden?"

Jiang Xia said with a smile, "Mom, Xia Lan, the TV host who officiated at our ceremony yesterday, just called me and said that a producer from the TV sports channel is coming to film our game!"

"Huh? The TV station?" Upon hearing this, Wang Guifen excitedly covered her mouth and asked nervously:

"So that means our reservoir can be featured on TV?"

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobo, who had just gone to the restroom and came back to chat with Jiang Xia, also asked with a surprised look:

"What? Bro, what did my aunt just say? What? On TV?"

Immediately, since most of the people around were from the fishing grounds, they all turned their attention to Jiang Xia after hearing this.

Meeting everyone's gaze, Jiang Xia coughed and said:

"I don't think so. I don't know the specifics, but it'll probably be on TV. I just don't know how long it will air!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Guifen clapped her hands excitedly and muttered under her breath:

"My mom's here! On TV! You've really made something of yourself!"