As a Fisherman, My Fish Can Level Up-Chapter 83 - Natural Franço

Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Natural Franço

Although Chu Mingcheng was taking the two-star exam, he had no foundation in free diving theory or techniques, so it was no problem for him to learn together with the students taking the one-star exam.

The difference lay in the higher level of difficulty required for his assessment.

If one wanted to be certified for fish hunting, it would be best to go for an AIDA certification, as PADI’s assessment is less demanding and many fish hunting clubs refuse to recognize its certification.

Most girls opt for PADI because this system offers a Mermaid course.

The beautiful women who swim and display their graceful figures underwater in aquariums, they are certified with this credential.

Next, Lu Zheqiang began to teach everyone in detail about Franz’s practice method.

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“Leave a small gap when pinching your nose, (there is no need to push air into the ears each time you raise your throat, causing middle ear fatigue), and the air pushed up by raising your throat can escape through the gap in your nose.

Do it 200 times a day, keep practicing until both the frequency and success rate are satisfactory.”

At that moment, a female student asked, “Coach Daqiang, how do we know if we’ve successfully performed the Franco Ear Pressure Balance?”

Lu Zheqiang, “The success of the Franco Ear Pressure Balance is actually quite simple.”

“Look at me like this, one hand pinching my nose, the other pressing down on the indentation below the sternum, expelling all the air from my lungs.”

“Your hand below and your belly must not put in any extra effort, just repeatedly raise your throat.”

“If you can hear the sound of air being pushed into your ears, that means the Franco Ear Pressure Balance is successful.”

Then Lu Zheqiang gave a demonstration for everyone. His pinched nostrils flared quickly—the sound of air moving to the ears was not audible to those present.

In just a short while, his nostrils had flared over sixty times, at a rapid pace.

“Good, now everyone give it a try, and I will correct you,” he said.

“Ah Cheng, you go first!”

“Okay!” Chu Mingcheng nodded, pinched his nose and naturally used his tongue to push the air in his mouth.

He had tried it out on his own while Lu Zheqiang was teaching and found the Franco Ear Pressure Balance to be very simple; he wondered if it was because he was at ease in the water.

He could feel a drum-like sound in his ears, and after multiple times, his ears even felt a bit swollen.

Seeing how easily he had accomplished it, Lu Zheqiang laughed and said, “Ah Cheng, you haven’t practiced the Franco before, have you?”

“That’s right, not to mention practicing, I didn’t even know what the Franco was,” he replied.

“Well, it seems you’re a Natural Franço, and with your swimming ability, you’ll pass the two-star exam with ease.”

Hearing about a Natural Franço, the other students present felt a bit envious.

After all, many students attempting to earn the two-star certification had been blocked by the challenge of mastering the Franco techniques.

For a person who is a Natural Franço, when they pinch their nose and press the air up to their ears, they naturally use the air in their mouth pushed by the base of the tongue without needing long periods of practice.

Lu Zheqiang continued to have the remaining students attempt the Franco one by one and, after correcting their mistakes, began to introduce the equipment and its uses in free diving.

Chu Mingcheng wasn’t very concerned about this aspect, as all he needed was a diving suit and the equipment for fish hunting.

A snorkel certainly could make it convenient for him to breathe without surfacing but, when people are already at the water’s surface, taking a breath wasn’t much of a bother.

A diving mask really felt like a burden, wearing it would obstruct his vision, and it was uncomfortable being strapped tight.

However, in special circumstances, a mask could also protect his eyes.

Fins were something he could take or leave; holding fish hunting tools, fins would make it easier for him to move around.

The downside was that he felt very little resistance in the water, and wearing fins actually increased the resistance a bit.

It also required him to expend more energy with his feet, and if he wanted to swim at high speeds, he was powerless to do so.

Therefore, during the first few dives, he didn’t wear fins.

The club naturally sold free diving equipment, and Lu Zheqiang recommended some beginner gear to them, but Chu Mingcheng had already brought his own, so there was no need to make additional purchases.

After the introduction of the equipment, next came the most important thing—the safety mechanism.

First, every free diver needs an excellent dive buddy, whether it’s free diving or scuba diving, it’s not advisable to go into the water alone.

Chu Mingcheng didn’t need this reminder, but he listened carefully.

Because Lu Zheqiang explained a lot of possible dangers in the water, as well as important knowledge about rescue and the like.

The morning passed quickly.

Lu Zheqiang told everyone to go have lunch and take a break, and to meet at the pool at one o’clock for the next phase of learning.

Then he wanted to take Chu Mingcheng to lunch, but before he could get up, a female student with a striking figure, named Tong Shu Man, stopped him.

“Chu Mingcheng, don’t rush off just yet.”

“Coach Daqiang, and everyone else, we come from all over the place, and meeting here is also a kind of fate. How about we all gather for lunch together at noon?”

Tong Shu Man had the best figure among the six women present and also had the strongest presence.

When she suggested gathering for a meal, all the other women agreed, and a few even glanced subtly at the most handsome Chu Mingcheng.

Another male student became somewhat interested upon hearing this. Dining with six female students might help them bond, and who knows, it might even lead to some special fate.

Lu Zheqiang smiled and said, “I won’t be coming. I have some things to do at noon, but you guys go ahead!”

After saying that, he nodded at Chu Mingcheng and left the classroom.

“Since Coach Daqiang isn’t going, then let’s just have the students get together for lunch today. What do you two male students think?”

Chu Mingcheng was noncommittal about it.

This woman’s little schemes were quite something, eh? Did she intend to take the lead and ride on his coattails?

Also, organizing a meal together without mentioning going Dutch beforehand.

Now there were only two men, and the few women could tease at the table later. Most men wouldn’t be able to swallow their pride and would end up showing off by paying the bill voluntarily.

After all, men with especially thick skins like Old Six aren’t common. Most men are more gentlemanly and straightforward, which makes them easy to manipulate.

Chu Mingcheng flatly refused, “You all go ahead and eat at noon, I have plans with a friend!”

After speaking, he took a detour and left the classroom from the other side.

The people he left behind looked at each other, while Tong Shu Man who had proposed the meal glanced back at Chu Mingcheng, her interest evidently piqued.

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However, the meal would not be canceled just because one person left; that would be too deliberate.

She turned to the other male student, “Are you coming?”

The male student couldn’t resist, nor did he want to leave, “I don’t have plans at noon, so it’s fine for us all to have a meal together.”

“Great, let’s go then!”

Tong Shu Man clearly noticed his attitude and raised her eyebrows— it seemed like an easy mark had presented itself. She called out and led the remaining people off to find a suitable place for the gathering.

After leaving the club, Chu Mingcheng started to search online for famous local snacks and then took a taxi there.

Arriving at the snack street, he first bought a portion of shrimp fritters.

An Xiuwen occasionally made these, but he wondered what the difference was with the local version.

With the first bite, it was still the familiar taste, but the local shrimp fritters were coated with a sauce that made the flavor richer; overall, it was very tasty.

Then he discovered a shop selling coconut rice and, curious, he went in to order a portion.

When the rice arrived, Chu Mingcheng was surprised to find it very similar to the sticky rice of his hometown, just with different toppings.

He ordered the savory version, which included coconut meat and marinated ribs, adding a hint of coconut scent to the flavor.

After finishing the meal and paying, he also casually bought a cup of cheng tng, which seemed to be another local sweet delicacy.

The meal was very satisfying; the only regret was the weather being too hot, which dissuaded him from the idea of walking slowly back along the streets.