142: Chapter 142 The Frenzy Race!
What other fisherman could possibly compare to him?
"Darling, your luck is truly incredible. If this thing weren't a protected species in Russia, I'd want to take a photo of it and publicize it far and wide."
Juliana felt it was a bit of a pity.
Otherwise, relying on this single fish, he could easily top the trending searches several times.
After the others finished processing the caviar, Shen Zhou stepped forward to choose a suitable angle for a photo with the massive fish.
Beside it lay the large quantity of caviar that had been extracted.
Shen Zhou was smiling radiantly in the photograph.
"Everyone worked hard today. Each of you can go to the butler and collect a ten-thousand-euro bonus."
The money Shen Zhou gave was both a bonus and hush money.
"Thank you, Young Master!"
"You are simply too generous!"
The staff on the scene immediately cheered.
As for the Siberian Sturgeon, they kept it inside the freezer compartment beneath the yacht's cabin.
The reason they didn't show it off on the deck was, of course, to avoid unnecessary complications.
But in the end, the news still leaked out.
However, those who could learn the news were all prominent figures in Russia.
These people never took the so-called fishing bans to heart.
As long as they didn't show off their final catch of wild animals to ordinary people,
then these matters wouldn't cause a stir.
Just as Shen Zhou's group finished their examination, many professional buyers soon came knocking on their door.
These people spent all year round by the shores of Lake Baikal purchasing precious fish.
They were well-connected and didn't care at all if the fish were banned from being caught.
"Sir, could you sell the caviar and this precious wild Siberian Sturgeon to me? I guarantee I'll give you a fair price!"
"Sir, you can keep the caviar, but could you sell this Siberian Sturgeon to me? Name your price!"
The buyers on the scene even started arguing with each other right then and there.
They all hoped to buy the catch from Shen Zhou's hands.
Moreover, many people focused on the wild Siberian Sturgeon rather than the caviar.
After all, there was plenty of precious caviar in the world.
But a wild Siberian Sturgeon of such massive size hadn't been seen in many years.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you all. This is a fine prize, and I plan to take it back to enjoy it slowly!"
Shen Zhou waved them off with a smile, refusing.
He had no intention of selling it at all.
This was a prize he had caught with great effort.
"Ah! You're going to eat this fish yourself? That's simply a waste of a heavenly treasure!"
"Sir, you probably don't know how expensive this fish is. The best way to prepare it is as sashimi or sushi; the overall price could double several times over!"
"The cooking requirements for Siberian Sturgeon are extremely strict; ordinary people simply can't do it well!"
Many people chattered away, trying to persuade Shen Zhou to abandon the idea.
But Shen Zhou remained firm in his decision.
No matter how expensive it was, it wasn't like he couldn't afford to eat it.
Besides, only what went into his own stomach was truly good. This was an extremely rare wild, massive fish.
In the future, he probably wouldn't be able to buy it even with money.
Even if he went to Lake Baikal several more times, it was unlikely he would harvest such a precious fish again.
Then, the surrounding bodyguards began to step forward, isolating the crowd that wanted to continue bidding.
Finally, Shen Zhou triumphantly transported the fish back to the manor.
This item likewise drew many sidelong glances within the manor.
"I haven't seen such a large Siberian Sturgeon in many years!"
"As expected of the Young Master, his actions are extraordinary!"
"The Young Master could even go and challenge for the title of Russia's best angler!"
The crowd broke into another round of flattery.
The butler immediately arranged for the most professional chefs to come and handle it, and the massive Siberian Sturgeon was soon hauled away.
Even the busy Andrei made a special trip back.
Everyone tasted this delicious feast together.
It had to be said that after special preparation, the Siberian Sturgeon tasted exceptionally fresh and delicious.
The chefs Andrei spent over two million euros a year to keep were indeed highly skilled.
In the following days, Shen Zhou lived in boredom again.
He originally wanted to bid Andrei farewell and head to China.
But Andrei urged him to stay once more.
Seeing the old man's white hair, Shen Zhou decided to endure for a while longer.
At the same time, the system's notification sounded.
[Ding!]
[Temporary Mission: Please go to the Extreme Kuangbiao Competition and gain a high enough level of attention!]
[Mission Reward: Top-tier Racing Driving Skills.]
[Reward Description: Every top-tier racer has a car they are best at, but the Host can effortlessly acquire years of experience from all top-tier racers and completely become the God of Racing!]
"Sounds somewhat interesting."
Shen Zhou chose to accept the mission without hesitation.
It just so happened that the venue for this Kuangbiao Competition was not in Europe, so he could take this opportunity to leave Russia and return to the vast world stage.
Next, Shen Zhou began searching for descriptions regarding the Kuangbiao Competition.
It turned out that this competition was actually equivalent to an alternative F1 racing event.
It was just that the level of the Kuangbiao Competition was even higher.
Every car that appeared on the track was the crystallization of a certain conglomerate's wisdom and technology.
And the cost of investing in a team or several drivers was an astronomical figure.
Any top-tier driver appearing at the competition could be picked at random and sweep the F1 series.
Ordinary people had never even heard the name of this competition.
Those able to enter the competition venue were top-tier wealthy elites and members of powerful families from all over the world.
Whereas the entry qualification for something like the F1 series was just an admission certificate that could be bought for a mere few hundred thousand RMB.
That competition had already been flooded with internet celebrities and the nouveau riche, and could not compare to the elite atmosphere from when it was first founded.
"I can ask Si Cong and the others if they're going."
Thinking of this, Shen Zhou immediately dialed Wang Sicong's number and asked him directly.
"The Kuangbiao Competition? I didn't plan on going, but since you've decided to go, Young Master Shen, I'll just bring some friends from Shanghai along for a trip."
Wang Sicong's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Alright, then we'll meet at the Kuangbiao Competition venue."
After speaking, Shen Zhou ended the call.
On the other side, Wang Sicong was meeting with some second-generation heirs from the Shanghai circle at a private club.
"I'm definitely going to the Kuangbiao Competition. As for whether you guys go, that's up to you."
Wang Sicong spoke with his legs crossed, relaxed and at ease.
With his family's strength, getting a ticket to the Kuangbiao Competition was no problem.
At most, he could bring one or two female companions, but beyond that, he was powerless.
The entry threshold for the Kuangbiao Competition was too high; ordinary small families simply couldn't reach it.
Many local second-generation heirs from Shanghai already had looks of difficulty on their faces.