A god-tier fishing spot, anglers lined up to give me money.

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Nothing to do in the afternoon.

Yang Qi moved a chair and sat in front of the small house, facing the reservoir. His gaze was on the water, but his mind had already wandered off somewhere else.

His mind was filled with the ten million that was about to be in his hands, and he was planning how to spend the money.

An ordinary person can become rich overnight, commonly known as a nouveau riche, but the probability of becoming one is only one in ten thousand.

At this moment, Yang Qi had a strong desire to get rich quickly.

Why buy luxury cars and mansions...?

As he was thinking, his thoughts unconsciously locked onto Gu Shang through the camera.

Perhaps because the morning was too shocking, there was no one within 10 meters of him.

Quietly and repeatedly, cast the rod, reel it in, hook the fish, cast again...

Yang Qi watched him fish for a while, then withdrew his attention, closed his eyes, and dozed off.

……

At 6:30 pm, the sun was setting in the west, and a red glow filled the deep sky.

Yang Qi stood up, stretched, and walked to the shore to finish his work.

"Everyone, that's all for now. We're all packed up. You're welcome to come back in a month."

"Okay."

"Boss, I want my fish back."

Me too.

Soon, the fishmonger came over with the fish, and Yang Qi took out an electronic scale and began to weigh them.

"25 jin, 50."

"16 jin (32 kg) for 4 yuan, now it's 33 yuan after a discount."

"..."

In the end, the total cost of returning the fish was around 1,200 yuan.

Not bad, not bad, I made a net profit of around 85000 today.

Yang Qi quickly put away the electronic scale, bent down to pick up the scattered garbage on the reservoir bank, and locked the iron gate of the small house by the water.

Looking back, the once bustling shore was now deserted, and all the fishermen had dispersed.

In the vast venue, including himself, there were only three people left.

Gu Shang, carrying a fishing bag, stood quietly at the door of the small house, waiting with a calm expression.

Gu Caipang was squatting by the water, his chubby body hunched over, diligently filling a mineral water bottle with lake water. He looked simple and honest, and no one knew what he was up to.

Yang Qi looked at the two people in front of him, his heart filled with doubt.

Gu Shang's refusal to leave was understandable, but Gu Cai Pang's stubborn refusal to leave truly baffled him.

"Fatty, everyone else has left, why aren't you leaving yet?" Yang Qi walked over and asked.

Gu Cai Pang immediately stood up, tightened the water bottle cap, rubbed his hands together, and chuckled, "Brother Yang, there's still plenty of time before school starts. You don't mind if I stay at your place for a few more nights, do you?"

Fearing Yang Qi might find it difficult to refuse, he quickly added, his attitude exceptionally obedient: "If it's inconvenient at home, I'll stay in my own RV and definitely won't take up any of your space! It's just... could I have a home-cooked meal with you?"

Yang Qi chuckled at his cheeky yet adorable demeanor: "So you're just clinging to me and don't want to leave, huh? Just say so, it's no big deal, it's easy, let's go!"

Turning to Gu Shang's side, she said somewhat apologetically, "Mr. Gu, you prepaid for eight days of fishing, a total of 2800. My reservoir won't open for business for another month, so how about I refund you the money first..."

In Yang Qi's eyes, 2800 yuan was no small amount; it was equivalent to his previous monthly salary.

Returning was understandable, but he never expected that Gu Shang wouldn't care at all.

"It's only 2800, no need to return it."

Gu Shang spoke casually, as if the few thousand yuan was insignificant and not worth mentioning.

Looking towards the distant reservoir, he said, "I just hope the fishing goes smoothly tomorrow. If it's successful, the ten million won't be short, and I'll settle all the related taxes and fees as well, so you don't need to worry about it."

After a brief pause, her tone softened slightly: "I apologize for bothering you tonight and will be staying at your place for the night. There's no need for any special hospitality; I'm not picky, and you don't need to feel obligated."

Yang Qi's lips twitched slightly, and he sighed inwardly:

This is a top-tier boss who arrived by helicopter, yet he's so polite to ordinary farmers; he doesn't look down on them at all.

The more nonchalant the other party appeared, the less he dared to be negligent, and he quickly replied with a smile, "It is a great blessing for my family that Mr. Gu can stay at my humble abode. There is no way we are bothering you!"

"Let's go down the mountain."

Gu Shang had no interest in listening to these polite compliments. He spoke calmly and took the lead in moving away.

Yang Qi nodded in agreement without saying anything more, and the three of them descended the mountain along the mountain path.

...

Back home, the twilight was gentle, and the dining table was already set with a steaming bowl of home-cooked food, full of warmth and homely charm.

When Su Guanyin saw Yang Qi return, her eyebrows twitched slightly. She was about to greet him with a smile when her gaze swept over Gu Cai Pang behind him and finally landed on the tall, distinguished stranger. She paused for a moment.

Gu Shang walked at the back, his figure upright, standing quietly at the entrance of the farmhouse courtyard. He exuded a calm and composed aura, which made ordinary old ladies feel uneasy.

"Who is this?"

Su Guanyin was curious and carefully examined the newcomer.

"Grandma, this is President Gu Tianyu. He'll be staying at our place tonight," Yang Qi said, stepping aside to make room for him.

Su Guanyin's eyes lit up, and she asked directly, "President Gu? Isn't that a big business tycoon?"

Yang Qi felt a chill run down his spine and quickly tried to smooth things over, saying awkwardly with a smile, "President Gu, please forgive me. My grandmother is straightforward and doesn't mince words. Please don't mind her."

As they spoke, he kept an eye on Gu Shang's expression, afraid that the old man's blunt question might offend him.

But Gu Shang's expression remained calm and unwavering, showing no displeasure whatsoever, which allowed him to quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's alright, old man, you don't need to be so polite. I'm just an ordinary person with a little money."

Seeing Yang Qi constantly giving her meaningful glances and looking nervous, Su Guanyin stepped aside and offered her the doorway: "Please come in."

When Gu Cai Pang heard Yang Qi call out the name "Gu Tianyu," he secretly touched his nose and muttered to himself: This old man is trying to fool people with my name again.

Gu Shang stepped into the house. The interior was simply furnished, with steaming food on the table and the floor spotless.

Su Guanyin stood awkwardly to the side, rubbing her hands back and forth on her apron, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet, afraid of doing something wrong or neglecting this big boss.

Seeing the old woman's reserved demeanor, Gu Shang deliberately softened his tone and spoke gently, "Grandma, you don't need to be nervous. It was my unannounced visit that disturbed your family."

"It's okay, it's okay, I won't bother you!"

Su Guanyin smiled and quickly turned to call out towards the kitchen, "Xiaojin, come out quickly and prepare two more sets of bowls and chopsticks!"

"Okay!" Yang Xiaojin replied loudly from the kitchen.

A moment later, everyone took their seats in turn.

Su Guanyin was a simple and polite person, and insisted that Gu Shang sit in the head seat at the table to show respect for her distinguished guest.

Gu Shang declined several times, but seeing the old man's earnest and resolute attitude, and unwilling to go against his elder's good intentions, he stopped refusing and sat down peacefully.

Yang Qi sat to his right, Gu Cai Pang sat to his left, and Yang Xiao Jin brought out the last pot of hot soup and sat down next to Yang Qi.

No one expected that Su Guanyin would bring over a small stool, hold her bowl and chopsticks, and quietly sit down at the doorway, deliberately giving up the main table and adhering to the etiquette and courtesy of the older generation when entertaining guests.

This scene made Gu Shang immediately put down his chopsticks and look at the old woman with a serious expression: "Grandma, why are you doing this? Come and sit down and eat with us."

Su Guanyin quickly waved her hand with a smile, insisting, "It's alright, it's alright. You are guests, please eat first. I'm enjoying my meal just as much here, it's no trouble at all."

"You are an elder in the family. How can a junior eat before the elders have even started? Besides, I am just a guest staying here." Gu Shang's tone was sincere, without the slightest bit of politeness.

Gu Caipang quickly chimed in, "Grandma, come on up! It's family eating at home; there's no reason for elders to sit at the door. We don't need all that old-fashioned etiquette!"

Yang Qi immediately put down his chopsticks and left the table, quickly walked to the door, took Su Guanyin's arm, and helped her up.

The old man couldn't push her away or break free; his face was full of embarrassment, but his eyes held a warm smile, both awkward and comforting.

"Grandma, this is the new century. These old-fashioned habits should have been discarded long ago. It's more lively when the whole family eats together."

Yang Qi helped her to the dining table and gently pressed her shoulder to help her sit down.

After Su Guanyin sat down, her body remained slightly tense, and she held her chopsticks tightly in her hand, hesitant to reach out and pick up any food.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaojin immediately picked up a large piece of meat and put it into her grandmother's bowl, smiling and comforting her, "Grandma, please eat with peace of mind, don't be shy."

This simple home-cooked dinner, though not particularly lively or grand, was full of the warmth and comfort of everyday life.

Gu Caipang would occasionally act silly and funny, making Yang Xiaojin laugh so hard she almost fell over, filling the room with laughter.

Gu Shang sat at the table, a faint smile always playing on his lips.

Watching this ordinary yet heartwarming scene quietly, a sense of peace, which I hadn't felt in a long time, welled up in my heart.

In his high position, he spent half his life navigating the ups and downs of the business world and maneuvering among people. Every word and action he took was inseparable from calculations of interests.

Those around me are opportunistic and have their own agendas; very few are truly sincere.

People approach him mostly to curry favor with him or to gain benefits; genuine warmth has long been a luxury.

Having grown accustomed to the superficial social niceties and the cold, treacherous games of power, I suddenly felt a sense of uninhibited, uncalculating warmth and homeliness.

The simple, pure, and clean everyday meals and the warmth and small acts of family life in a typical farmhouse deeply touched his heart and made him yearn for them.

After dinner, the Yang brothers took the initiative to clear the dishes and tidy up the table.

Su Guanyin brewed a pot of hot tea and warmly invited Gu Shang and Gu Caipang to sit down and drink tea.

The three sat around a small wooden table, the atmosphere quiet and relaxed.

Su Guanyin silently poured tea and water, showing impeccable manners.

Gu Shang accepted the teacup and thanked him softly. Then he looked down at his phone, his thumb occasionally swiping the screen. He seemed to still be busy with complicated matters, but his body was unusually relaxed.

Gu Cai Pang, with nothing on his mind, took out his phone and played a game on speakerphone. The crisp sound of gunfire broke the tranquility of the courtyard.

Su Guanyin sat to the side, holding a teacup. She looked at the playful Gu Cai Pang and then at the quiet Gu Shang. She wanted to speak to them several times, but she was afraid that her words would be abrupt and disturb the guests. In the end, she just remained silent, quietly drinking her tea and occasionally refilling their cups with hot tea.

Yang Qi finished washing the dishes and walked out of the kitchen, where he saw this peaceful and serene scene.

After greeting the two people, he went straight upstairs, grabbed a change of clothes, and went to take a shower.

When he finished washing up and came out, Gu Shang had already gone upstairs to rest.

Yang Xiaojin had already prepared the south-facing guest room in advance. It was bright, clean, and the bedding was all brand new, reflecting the family's sincere hospitality.

Gu Caipang returned to his RV, the door closed, and he remained silent.

Yang Xiaojin was exhausted today, and went straight to sleep after taking a shower.

Yang Qi thoughtfully covered him with a blanket, quietly turned off the light, closed the door, and walked out of the yard alone, slowly heading towards the reservoir bank.

The night was clear, and a full moon hung high in the eastern sky, bright and clear, its gentle light bathing the mountains and villages, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

Gu Shang did not fall asleep in his guest room on the second floor.

Standing by the window, with the curtains half-drawn, he stood tall and straight for a long time.

He held an unlit cigarette between his fingers, his gaze fixed intently on the white RV downstairs.

Moonlight poured down, casting a faint silver glow on the roof of the RV, while dappled light shone through the windows.

He gazed silently for a long time before slowly withdrawing his gaze, raising his head to look at the moonlit sky, his fingertips gently twirling a cigarette, his eyes surging with undisguised turmoil.

Dragon-shaped koi...

He used to think that the ancient records were just absurd rumors, but he never expected that such a strange thing actually existed in the world.

He initially came to this place only for the giant 400-pound grass carp in the reservoir, his initial intention being nothing more than ordinary fishing and curiosity. But by chance, he discovered this legendary wonder.

Gu Shang was secretly overjoyed and couldn't suppress his relief: Tianyu's illness could be cured!

He gently placed the cigarette on the windowsill, rested his hands on the window frame, closed his eyes, and calmed his mind for a moment.

When he opened his eyes again, the moonlight filled his face, and the emotion he had just felt faded, leaving only a calm and profound expression, without a trace of outward emotion.

Ancient books say that the dragon-shaped koi is a treasure from head to toe, with powerful medicinal properties that can strengthen the body and cure all diseases, which is by no means an exaggeration.

He had previously dismissed these accounts as mere fabrications, but now, witnessing the appearance of these wondrous objects firsthand, he was forced to accept them entirely.

Spending ten million to acquire a dragon-shaped koi fish may seem like a lavish expense, but it's actually a huge profit and well worth it.

Not only can it save lives and cure diseases, but the flesh and blood of this koi can also temper the body and greatly improve physical fitness, allowing his own strength to reach a new level.

As he pondered, Gu Shang straightened up, gazing at the distant, heavy mountain shadows, his eyes revealing a profound plan and a deep understanding of the world.

...

Meanwhile, on the bank of the reservoir.

Yang Qi sprayed on some floral water, lit a mosquito coil, and stood quietly in the evening breeze.

His mind sank into the deep water and he clearly sensed the enormous, golden-red creature slowly swimming in the deepest part of the reservoir.

The giant creature swam with a leisurely and languid posture, surveying the entire body of water, clearly the overlord of the waters.

Wherever it went, all the fish avoided it, not daring to get close; it had an imposing presence.

Yang Qi gazed at the calm, still water and chuckled inwardly:

Ten million. You fish are worth ten million. Stay put, my ten million.

｡:.ﾟヽ(｡◕‿◕｡)ﾉﾟ.:｡+ﾟ

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