165: Jiaotoushan

Jiaotou Mountain is majestic, magnificent, and breathtakingly beautiful.

When Wu Fan set foot on the mountain, his heart was greatly moved.

It is surrounded on three sides by the turbulent sea, with strange rocks lining the shore and steep cliffs visible everywhere; its imposing grandeur is incomparable to any ordinary place.

Following the winding mountain path slowly forward, everywhere the eye could see was picturesque scenery.

The sapphire-blue sky and the emerald-green sea merged at the horizon, forming a stunning tableau that left people feeling refreshed and delighted.

Snow-white seagulls occasionally flew overhead and rested on the steep and perilous cliff faces, their carefree demeanor inspiring envy.

"Bai Yan, it would be such a pity not to develop such beautiful scenery into a tourist attraction!"

Wu Fan couldn't help but exclaim.

Bai Yan gazed at the shimmering sea and replied calmly, "To fully develop Jiaotou Mountain, massive funds would be required!"

Wu Fan, however, declared confidently, "Regardless of the cost, I must find a way to obtain the development rights for Jiaotou Mountain and transform It into a popular tourist destination where people can enjoy magnificent sea views, watch the sunrise over the ocean, and savor a relaxed vacation lifestyle."

Bai Yan looked at Wu Fan with respect, her eyes sparkling with trust and admiration, "I have absolute faith in your abilities. Hearing you talk like this, I can't help but start looking forward to It too."

Wu Fan gently wrapped his arm around Bai Yan's slender waist, tenderly kissed her delicate cheek, and softly said, "As long as Jiaotou Mountain is successfully developed, the economic situation of the entire Jiaotou Village will surely improve significantly."

He then enthusiastically planned, "By then, your old family house can be converted into a distinctive homestay; and your grandfather's place can be slightly renovated to open a small supermarket. Wouldn't that be great?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yan's eyes instantly lit up.

"Wu Fan, I truly didn't expect you to think so far ahead. If your dream comes true, that would be a huge blessing for our Jiaotou Village!"

She was slightly excited, her voice filled with admiration and anticipation.

Wu Fan leaned close to Bai Yan's ear and whispered gently, "All of this is only so long as you are happy."

His tone was gentle yet firm, as if he were making an eternal promise to her.

"Ah?"

Bai Yan couldn't help but blush, and a sweet warmth surged in her heart.

The two carefully rounded a bend, and suddenly a figure appeared before them—It was their beloved grandfather!

They saw him standing steadily on a massive reef, holding a fishing rod, fully focused on the shimmering sea surface, as if he had completely merged with the surrounding world.

The sunlight shone on the grandfather, outlining a peaceful and focused scene.

He squinted slightly, intently locking onto any movement on the sea surface, afraid of missing even the slightest sign of a fish biting the hook.

Time passed minute by minute, but the grandfather consistently maintained high vigilance and patience, waiting motionless for a fish to take the bait.

Bai Yan couldn't help but call out, "Grandpa."

Her voice carried excitement and enthusiasm.

Li Aiguo suddenly turned around, immediately put down his fishing rod, and came over to greet them.

"Xiao Yan, be careful, the reef is difficult to walk on, slow down."

Bai Yan, however, didn't listen and instead started jogging.

Having grown up here since childhood, she was naturally adept at walking on such rocky beaches.

Li Aiguo cautioned Wu Fan, "You be careful, don't run around like her. She basically grew up playing in this water when she was little."

Wu Fan laughed, "Alright."

Bai Yan went to look at her grandfather's fishing bucket; inside, there were only two Sand Eels weighing about one hundred fifty grams each.

"Wu Fan, come quickly and look, there are good things here."

Li Aiguo smiled awkwardly, "The harvest wasn't great today."

Bai Yan praised him, "Grandpa, you are already very impressive."

Wu Fan stared closely at the eel before him, muttering softly, "Is this a Sand Eel or a sea eel?"

Seeing this, Bai Yan nearby couldn't help but say in surprise, "Wu Fan, you don't even recognize this? Sand Eel are smaller in size and have very noticeable white spots along their lateral lines. Their features are quite distinct."

Wu Fan realized this upon hearing her, quickly squatted down to get closer to the eel, observed It carefully again, and nodded thoughtfully.

He looked up and surveyed the surrounding environment.

"Grandpa, I don't think your current spot is the most ideal fishing location. If you move forward to that inlet over there, you will definitely catch more fish."

Ever since he mastered the Advanced Sea Fishing Skill, he had become quite experienced in finding the best sea fishing spots.

He only needed to observe the surroundings briefly to quickly determine which location had the most fish.

Li Aiguo looked in the direction Wu Fan pointed, remained silent for a moment, and said, "That seems reasonable. How about we fish there for a bit before going home?"

"Did you two come here today for anything important?"

Bai Yan quickly said, "No, we have time to fish with you for a while."

She didn't want to spoil her grandfather's enjoyment, so she decided to accompany him fishing for a bit.

Since starting university, she hadn't gone fishing with her grandfather for a long time.

The spot Wu Fan chose was indeed extraordinary.

The grandfather actually had a massive catch.

After fishing for only fifteen minutes, he had caught nine Sand Eels, which delighted the grandfather immensely.

"Wu Fan, your judgment is excellent. This really is a good spot."

"Next time I come fishing, I'll stick to this location."

Wu Fan explained, "Grandpa, actually, fishing spots change depending on the tide and what kind of fish you are targeting, so you can't generalize."

Li Aiguo nodded in strong agreement upon hearing this.

His favorable impression of Wu Fan deepened even further.

For Bai Yan to find such a Boyfriend was truly a blessing cultivated in a previous life.

After the three of them returned home, Wu Fan took out two boxes of milk, three boxes of biscuits, one large pig's trotters, two jugs of oil, fifty catties of rice, and three trays of eggs from the trunk.

He had specially bought these daily necessities, which were very practical.

The grandfather had a stubborn personality; if he were given money directly, he absolutely would not accept It.

"Wu Fan, you bought too much."

"Grandpa, these are all inexpensive items. Next time you need anything, just call, and I can bring It over."

The grandfather said excitedly, "Good, good."

In reality, he would absolutely never make that call.

Being old, he always adhered to one principle: never cause trouble for the younger generation.

The last liver transplant had already cost Bai Yan so much money, making him feel extremely guilty.

After all, Xiao Yan was still just a university student.

The grandfather felt that it would be completely inappropriate to trouble her further with daily living expenses.

He only hoped his health would be a little better so he could support himself, which would be success enough.

The two chatted with the grandfather for a while before heading out to Bai Yan's house.

Wu Fan took high-quality tea, liquor, cigarettes, and other items from the trunk.

He also bought two supermarket gift cards, each worth five thousand yuan...