Chapter 937: Chapter 395: Chen Yan: Why Can Everyone Else Catch Big Fish, But I Only Get Small Whitebait?

As for whether the fishermen will end up as the Air Force...

Well, isn’t being the Air Force their normal state!

"Wow, Strong Bro, Yue Liyue, you both arrived so quickly, welcome, welcome."

Newly joined fishing enthusiast Shen Baobao sat cross-legged on a pile of dry grass, happily responding to comments on her social media circle, and quickly greeted the two as they approached.

After exchanging pleasantries, she looked back:

"Strong Bro, didn’t you bring Panpan Sister along?"

"She couldn’t come because of overtime work. That company hasn’t taken a break on a Saturday yet, but Panpan mentioned that she wants me to bring her fishing tomorrow, to experience the joy of being an angler."

Strong Bro and Yue Liyue didn’t look for another spot, setting up camp directly to the left of Lin Xu.

Both are hobbyists, they know a bit about fishing but not much, like now, Old Sun could tell they weren’t pros by observing how they tossed their fish nets and scoop nets right away.

If a fisherman doesn’t believe in superstitions, can they be considered professional anglers?

After getting everything ready, the two cast their rods into the water.

As the sun rose higher, Dundun also felt warm, and Shen Baobao removed its leash vest before taking off the small sweater underneath.

She then put the vest back on, making the little one look like a police dog on duty.

"Ha ha, maybe someday your uncle will take you to the police team for training with police dogs? Will you cry, little baby?"

Upon hearing that, Dundun rolled over on the dry grass and then crawled into the depths like a trained police dog.

However, it soon emerged with its head hung low, looking annoyed.

Probably didn’t expect it to be so dirty inside.

Strong Bro laughed and said:

"This grass is pretty clean, and you’re complaining? How did you manage during the stray cat days?"

Dundun rolled its eyes and wandered off to play in a nearby small pool.

Now that the little one wasn’t around, Lin Xu’s fish-catching frequency dropped considerably, catching a fish every 20-30 minutes, but they were small ones, either tiny carp or about three ounces of crucian carp.

Much smaller than the half-pound big crucian carp they caught earlier.

But such fish are perfect for making "zao fish".

"Zao" in this context doesn’t mean spoiled or muddy, but rather crispy, to the point where even the bones are crispy, even softer than crispy ribbonfish, perfect with drinks.

Not long after Strong Bro and Yue Liyue had arrived, a high-end version of a Panamera drove over from the main road.

After parking by the roadside, Chen Yan and Zeng Xiaoqi got out of the car, their hair tied into ponytails, wearing baseball caps and sunglasses, looking both beautiful and chic.

"Come on, let’s eat."

Chen Yan opened the trunk and took out two long rectangular fishing bags, then brought out a box of prepared dishes.

She came to the riverside, laid out a camping mat, and took out the packaged food from the box.

The food was simple, servings of braised pork rice, some sesame pastries and braised dishes, and a roasted chicken. In quantity, it was more than enough, probably even too much.

Lin Xu called out to Old Sun, who was still studying his unproductive bait:

"Grandpa Sun, come join us for a bite, fish after lunch, maybe you’ll catch something then."

"You guys start eating, I’ll tie my wrist strap first, just in case a fish pulls the rod into the water."

Lin Xu glanced at the motionless float in the water, thinking that step was a bit excessive.

Normally there wouldn’t be bites, it was Dundun that brought a stroke of luck, making the secluded fishing spot lively again.

Everyone washed their hands in the river and then began eating the braised pork rice.

While eating, Shen Baobao didn’t forget to show off her catch, letting Zeng Xiaoqi and Chen Yan see the morning’s haul:

"I’m not bragging, just encouraging you newbies, hoping everyone will have better catches."

Chen Yan stirred her rice and shrugged speechlessly:

"Yueyue, mind your expression, your molars are almost visible... A couple of years ago when I was fishing in Hainan, I caught several huge fish weighing dozens of pounds; your eight-pound little carp is nothing."

"Pfft, keep on bragging, you can’t even catch a one-pound carp."

The two sisters bickered while eating, filling the originally quiet little river with joy.

Yue Liyue was enjoying braised pork rice when Dundun, having finished playing with dried fish, passed by. He reached out and scratched Dundun’s head:

"Holy Master of the Meow Meow Sect, remember to bless me with catching a fish."

Strong Bro asked curiously:

"So, did Lele lead everyone astray, does this actually work?"

"It’s just a prayer, can’t hurt, what if it works?"

Strong Bro also leaned over and said:

"Dundun, bless me with a big fish so I can uphold Lin Ji’s Food’s reputation as the first customer."

After they said that, they turned to check the float in the water.

They all seemed motionless like they were anchored in place, absolutely no reaction.

Indeed, superstition doesn’t work.

After finishing the braised pork rice, Shen Baobao and Zeng Xiaoqi distributed the sesame pastries and braised meat that everyone hadn’t touched much to the nearby fishermen.

Initially, they felt a bit shy, but seeing Lin Ji’s label, they accepted without hesitation. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Well, it’s said that this shop doesn’t sell anything unappetizing. Since we came across it, we might as well try it.

After enjoying the pastries and braised meat, the fishermen became quite sociable.

Some praised Lin Xu’s culinary skills, some praised Shen Baobao’s big catches, and others admired Dundun’s cuteness.

Lin Xu also politely chatted with everyone.

After lunch, they continued fishing.

Yue Liyue sat at his fishing spot, looked around, and said: