389: fishing

Lin Zifeng opened both front windows, and the two of them enjoyed the soft breeze as Lin Zifeng unhurriedly drove toward Gangou Township.

Chen Yuxi lowered her car seat a bit, leaned back comfortably in the breeze, and said with her eyes closed, "Hubby, autumn is about to start. This breeze feels so good."

"Autumn is not only the season of harvest, but also the most beautiful season. I love autumn the most; it's neither too cold nor too hot, it's the most comfortable, and the scenery is refreshing."

Lin Zifeng said while driving.

The two talked along the way. When Lin Zifeng saw the sign for the Ecological Breeding and Fishing Park on the side of the road, he turned in at the intersection.

Soon, they saw several interconnected Ecological Breeding and Fishing Parks. In front of the parks, there was also a large parking lot.

Hundreds of cars were already parked in the lot. Lin Zifeng parked the car, and the two of them got out together. They took their fishing gear from the trunk and walked toward one of the Ecological Breeding and Fishing Parks.

Upon entering the park and inquiring, they learned that there was no entrance fee, and sunshades and chairs were provided for fishing.

In addition, tea was provided free of charge.

The only cost was a fee of ten yuan per catty for any fish caught.

Each Ecological Breeding and Fishing Park had a Fresh Fish Restaurant inside. The same fish would only be worth six or seven yuan outside, so even if customers took the fish away without eating at the restaurant, the business would still make a profit.

At this time, dozens of people were already scattered around the large fish pond fishing. Due to the large size of the pond, having dozens of people fishing along its edge still looked quite sparse.

Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi went under an unoccupied sunshade. A waiter brought a pot of tea and two teacups, placing them on the table under the shade.

After thanking the waiter, the two began to set up their fishing rods. Ten minutes later, Lin Zifeng finally cast the hook into the pond and set the rod on its stand.

Chen Yuxi poured two cups of tea and handed one to Lin Zifeng.

Lin Zifeng took a sip of tea, set the cup down, and said, "These merchants really know how to do business. They can make money while making consumers feel they're getting their money's worth."

The tea tastes pretty good."

Chen Yuxi nodded and said, "Foot traffic can be monetized! Look at that small supermarket; people are constantly going in and out. All that spending is income for this Ecological Breeding and Fishing Park!"

If this continues, business will only get better and better."

The two talked while drinking tea. Lin Zifeng kept an eye on the float. Soon, half an hour passed. Seeing that the float hadn't moved at all, Lin Zifeng couldn't help but pull up the rod.

Seeing that the bait was long gone, Lin Zifeng gave a bitter smile and put on more bait before casting again.

The two stopped talking and focused on observing the float on the water's surface.

A few minutes later, the float rippled. Lin Zifeng quickly pulled up the rod, but he caught nothing but air.

Seeing Lin Zifeng's disappointed expression, Chen Yuxi giggled.

Chen Yuxi said with a smile, "Hubby, why do you think fishing can train one's patience? Doesn't it require patience?"

I heard that many veteran fishers often go home Empty-handed, let alone you, who's fishing for the first time?"

You must have enough patience. Even if you don't catch any fish, it doesn't matter. I won't laugh at you."

Hearing Chen Yuxi's words, Lin Zifeng said with an air of indifference, "As if I'd be afraid of my own wife laughing at me? I have plenty of patience."

I just lack experience. I pulled too early just now. Let's try again."

After saying this, Lin Zifeng cast the line again and continued to watch the water surface intently.

What the couple didn't know was that not far to their side, a man and a woman in their early thirties had arrived under a sunshade. Just as they put down their fishing gear, the man happened to glance toward Lin Zifeng and froze on the spot.

Seeing the man's behavior, the woman beside him looked in the direction of his gaze with confusion. After seeing Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi, she gave the man a hard tug and said somewhat angrily, "Zhang Zhenyue, even if she's pretty, you can't stare like that right in front of me."

I'm your wife. Have you considered my feelings by doing this?"

As it turned out, this couple was none other than the Deputy Township Head of Gangou Township, Zhang Zhenyue, and his wife Wang Ying, whom he had married just last year.

Hearing his wife's words, Zhang Zhenyue quickly turned around and whispered, "Keep your voice down and stop talking nonsense."

Do you know who those two are? If they heard your nonsense, I'd be in serious trouble."

Seeing her husband look more serious than ever before, Wang Ying obediently lowered her voice and asked in confusion, "Hubby, who are they? Why are you being so cautious?"

In Wang Ying's mind, her thirty-one-year-old husband was already a Deputy Township Head and was very young and successful, so she couldn't imagine who would make Zhang Zhenyue so cautious.

"Those two are our Yushu City's Municipal Party Secretary and his wife, Director Chen. I didn't expect them to come here to play."

Before Zhang Zhenyue started working, he had a conflict with Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi at a restaurant. At that time, he had been drunk and had designs on Chen Yuxi.

Later, he was slapped by Zhu Yushan, and his father apologized to Lin Zifeng to resolve the conflict.

At that time, Lin Zifeng was only the Secretary of Heping Town and had not yet joined the County Party Standing Committee.

Later, after Zhang Zhenyue started working, he changed completely. Lin Zifeng didn't hold that past conflict against him, which allowed him to rise step by step to the position of Deputy Township Head.

But even so, he didn't have the qualifications to meet Lin Zifeng alone, and he remembered the events of that time very vividly.

Hearing what Zhang Zhenyue said, Wang Ying opened her mouth in surprise.

Zhang Zhenyue quickly reached out and covered her mouth, fearing she would cry out.

"Don't be so dramatic. Just act like you haven't seen them and fish as usual. I'm going to call Dad. This is a rare opportunity to get close to the Secretary! Do you understand?"

After saying this, Zhang Zhenyue saw his wife nod and finally let go of Wang Ying.

Seeing his wife peeking toward Lin Zifeng, he quickly whispered, "Don't peek at them, you'll be noticed."

Seeing Wang Ying withdraw her gaze and obediently start packing the fishing gear, Zhang Zhenyue turned and walked toward the back.

Zhang Zhenyue went to a secluded, deserted spot before taking out his phone to call Zhang Linhua.

The phone rang a few times before Zhang Linhua picked up.

"Zhenyue, aren't you out with Ying'er? Why are you calling me? Is something wrong?"

Zhang Linhua's hearty voice came through the receiver.

"Dad, I have something important. I just arrived at the Ecological Breeding and Fishing Park and saw Secretary Lin and his wife, Director Chen."

Secretary Lin and Director Chen are also here fishing. I saw them, but they didn't see me.

Dad, this is a rare opportunity!"

Zhang Zhenyue said with some excitement.

Hearing what Zhang Zhenyue said, Zhang Linhua spoke up, "I know what to do, son. I'll head over right away."

That old fox Zhang Linhua understood his son's meaning as soon as he heard Zhang Zhenyue's words.