Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

"How could I possibly accept that!" Liang Meie said, clutching the money with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"You've helped a lot, so you deserve a share," Chen Yongqiang said calmly.

He knew Liang Meie's family situation, and this little bit of money would be more useful to her.

Moreover, he didn't care much about this small amount of money, knowing full well that there was a much greater harvest waiting beneath the ice.

Liang Meie stopped being coy and put the money into the inner pocket of her cotton-padded jacket.

Perhaps the stirring of the water when I caught the carp earlier startled the fish, and the float sank back down again after a while.

The cold wind on the ice seemed even more biting, and some anglers in the distance, unable to bear the cold any longer, began to pack up their gear.

Fortunately, not long after, the float trembled slightly again.

Chen Yongqiang cast his line and caught a crucian carp, but it was much smaller, less than two fingers wide.

"So small." Liang Meie looked at the little fish, her tone no longer filled with the excitement she had before.

Chen Yongqiang didn't say anything, took the small fish off the bucket, but didn't put it back in.

He switched to a thicker, sturdier fishing rod and a larger hook, then hooked the still-moving small crucian carp onto the hook and cast it back into the ice hole.

Liang Meie was stunned. "You're using fish as bait? How can you catch anything like that?"

"Give it a try." Chen Yongqiang knew that there were carnivorous fish in the reservoir, and their meat was much more tender than that of the four major freshwater fish.

After an unknown amount of time, many anglers had already gone home, and there were few people on the ice of the reservoir. He Jun was also packing up his things to go home.

Suddenly, the float with the small fish hanging from it disappeared without warning! It wasn't a gentle pull, but rather as if it had been dragged into the water by an invisible hand.

"Buzz—"

An extremely violent force exploded along the fishing line! The rod bent into a near-full bow in an instant, as if it would break at any moment.

The water in the ice hole churned violently with a "splash," and a huge silvery-white shadow swung its tail upwards and then plunged back down, trying to break free.

"What kind of fish is that? It's huge!" Liang Meie exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Yongqiang felt that the force coming from his hand was several times stronger than that from the carp before.

At this point, you need to use a fine touch; if you use too much force, the line can easily break and the fish can escape.

The fish occasionally floats to the surface, revealing its long, narrow body and pointed snout, somewhat resembling a hunchback.

"It's a mandarin fish! It has such a big mandarin fish!" an elderly man who came over to watch exclaimed.

This shout attracted almost everyone who was still on the ice.

He Jun also squeezed to the side of the crowd, watching the fishing rod in Chen Yongqiang's hand, which was bent so dramatically it was breathtaking.

His face looked as if paint had been spilled, a mixture of jealousy, shock, and resentment, leaving only a blank, ashen expression.

The contest lasted for about ten minutes. Chen Yongqiang skillfully wore down the fish's stamina, gradually confining its charging range to the vicinity of the ice hole.

Chen Yongqiang began to reel in the line, and the large, silvery-white fish was pulled inch by inch toward the opening of the ice hole.

It seemed to realize its impending doom, and with one last desperate struggle, it splashed up a final, huge spray of water, but it was too late to turn the tide.

"Quickly use that iron hook to pull the fish up," Chen Yongqiang instructed Liang Meie.

He knew that such a big fish would likely break if he tried to pull it up by the fishing line alone.

Liang Meie was startled and immediately grabbed the long iron hook with a curved hook at the top from beside the sled.

She rushed to the edge of the ice hole, and just as the big fish was pulled to the edge of the hole and surfaced, she hooked its mouth!

"Hold on tight! Don't let go!" Chen Yongqiang took the opportunity to tighten another section of the fishing line.

Working together, one steadyed the fishing rod and controlled the line, while the other used an iron hook to drag the large creature onto the ice.

The giant bream finally broke free of the water and was dragged onto the ice.

Liang Meie's face lit up with an incredulous, ecstatic glow: "It's up! It's really up! My God, this huge thing..."

This bream is lying on the ice, and it looks to weigh more than ten pounds.

Chen Yongqiang really didn't expect there to be such a large cargo at the bottom of the reservoir.

"We've struck it rich! This fish can sell for at least 5 yuan." Liang Meie stared at the fish on the ice, her eyes gleaming.

"I'm not selling this one; I'll stew it for dinner tonight." Chen Yongqiang had his own plans.

Money can never be fully earned, and he had never tasted such a large fish before.

"Are you really keeping it for yourself?" Liang Meie was a little reluctant, but since Chen Yongqiang had spoken, she subconsciously chose to obey.

"Don't you want to try something new?" Chen Yongqiang said, starting to pack up his fishing gear.

He hooked the trevally up and placed it on the sled.

Liang Meie also hurriedly helped, and the two of them put away the scattered items and dragged their harvest away from the ice.

On the way back, Liang Meie helped push the sled: "I didn't lie to you, did I? This reservoir is actually a gold mine."

Chen Yongqiang's trial fishing today was very successful. If he makes good use of this reservoir, he can make a lot of money this winter.

By the time I got home, it was almost evening.

Lin Xiulian was naturally delighted to see Chen Yongqiang bring back such a large fish: "You're back!"

Seeing Liang Meie always hanging around Chen Yongqiang made him feel very uncomfortable.

However, the thought of Chen Yongqiang's child in her belly is her greatest support.

"Hmm, we're having fish tonight!" Chen Yongqiang said, preparing the large fish by the water trough in the yard.

"Such a big one, we can't finish it in one meal," Lin Xiulian murmured.

Chen Yongqiang scooped up a ladle of water to rinse the fish. "It's cold now, so it won't spoil. Go and light the fire in the stove and get some side dishes."

Lin Xiulian and Liang Meie entered the house in response; one washed the pots and started the fire, while the other picked vegetables.

The kitchen was small, and the two figures stood close together, the air filled with the rising smoke and the smell of cooking fires.

Liang Meie noticed that Lin Xiulian was somewhat upset. She lowered her head and chopped the chili peppers, then spoke up, "Xiulian, don't overthink it. I'm not here to steal your man. Yongqiang and I are just doing this business together, looking out for each other."

Lin Xiulian added some firewood to the stove and chuckled dryly, "Sister-in-law Mei'e, I'm pregnant and clumsy, so there are many things I really can't help Yongqiang with. It would be great if you could lend a hand."

Their conversation was light and airy, like a test or a demarcation of boundaries.

Everyone left room for maneuver in their words, and each person stayed in their position. For now, the situation is relatively calm.

The wok was hot, and Lin Xiulian scooped in a spoonful of lard. With a sizzle, the aroma of the oil filled the air.

Liang Meie pushed the sliced ​​ginger and chili peppers into the pot and stir-fried them. The spicy aroma was instantly released, easing the awkwardness from before.

Chen Yongqiang walked in carrying a large, cleaned fish.

"How do I cook this fish?" Lin Xiulian looked at the big fish, not knowing where to start. She had never cooked such a big fish before.

"Use the fish head to make soup, the fish tail to make chili peppers, and the middle part with its thick meat is perfect for grilling fish." Chen Yongqiang said as he picked up a cleaver and began to cut the fish into pieces.

"Where did you learn these ways of eating?" Liang Meie asked, watching from the side.

Chen Yongqiang paused for a moment, then let slip that these were practices from his past life.