314: Camping and fishing

Deputy Director Chen carefully examined the antique ornaments and mahogany furniture.

"The items in this living room are definitely worth over 8 million. I've looked them over, and they should all be authentic."

"Director Chen has a sharp eye; these antiques were all acquired at auctions."

Zhang Jun understood the value of these things well.

"Little Yang, you really have strength."

The several leaders were also clicking their tongues in amazement.

"The second-floor study has a proper Ming Dynasty Hainan Huanghuali study set, bought at a Christie's auction, which is of even higher value."

Zhang Jun was doing his best to talk up his brother's reputation. In truth, society is just that realistic; if you don't have money, these people certainly wouldn't associate with you deeply.

"Oh! Then should we go take a tour?"

Zhang Long hurriedly suggested. It wasn't appropriate for others to bring it up, so he was the most suitable candidate.

Everyone was naturally interested; they had only heard of such top-tier furniture but had never seen it.

Arriving at the second-floor study, the group finally saw the legendary treasures. The ornaments here were clearly much higher grade than those in the first-floor living room.

Everyone marveled at the sight, truly having their eyes opened!

At that moment, Bai Xue came upstairs to tell them that dinner was ready.

The dining room featured two tables full of dishes. Just the Bigeye Tuna alone was prepared in four or five ways. Other dishes included Large Yellow Croaker, East Star Grouper, Mouse Grouper, Red Grouper, three-knife fish, Large Lobster, Large Abalone, Native Chicken and Conch Pot, Fish Maw Stewed with Sea Cucumber, Tiger Prawns, and many other premium, expensive seafood items.

The alcohol served was Feitian Moutai and Mud Eel wine, but the group all expressed a desire to drink the Mud Eel wine. The dinner party proceeded slowly amidst the clinking of glasses.

Seeing that everyone enjoyed the Mud Eel wine, Yang Qi said he still had plenty at home and that they could each take twenty catties back with them.

"Alright, then we won't stand on ceremony!"

Zhang Long's superior, Deputy Director Liu, could no longer remain calm after hearing that.

Sigh! Reaching middle age is truly too difficult!

The other table consisted of the second-generation youths and Yang Qi's family, and the atmosphere was also very lively.

Though these people were young, they were all products of elite education, and their emotional and intellectual quotients were impeccable.

Halfway through the meal, they were already calling Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan 'big sister' and 'little sister.'

They naturally knew what kind of people they should make friends with, so their circles were always composed of the wealthy or the noble.

Don't believe the stories about a rich young lady falling for a common oil seller; those are just made up in plays! In reality, it's impossible.

After hearing Bai Xue mention the large swimming pool on the second floor, they couldn't sit still. They all expressed a desire to go and see it.

Girls have small appetites, so even though the evening's cuisine was high-end and premium, they quickly stated they were full and wanted to go play in the water on the second floor.

Poor Bai Xue wasn't even half-full yet, but she could only take the girls to the second floor.

"Sister Snow, your pool is fantastic! Can I come over to swim in the future?"

Luo Jiao, the daughter of Deputy Director Luo from the Public Security Bureau, asked.

"Of course you can. Whenever you want to come, just give me a call."

Bai Xue said with a smile. These girls were only three or four years younger than her. They quickly became friends and had already added each other on social media.

"It's a pity I didn't bring a swimsuit today; otherwise, I'd really want to go down for a few laps."

"Next time! When Sister Snow and the others come back from their fishing trip, we'll all come play together."

"Great! When I get back, I'll send you all a message! You all have to come play!"

Bai Xue had no objections.

By the time Yang Qi and the others had finished eating and drinking, they found the girls in Bai Xue's workshop making gold jewelry.

It turned out they had discovered Bai Xue's workshop actually had a set of gold-smithing equipment, and they all wanted to personally craft a small item.

Of course, the gold was purchased at market price according to their requests; they mainly wanted to personally try making a ring or an earring.

Under the guidance of Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan, everyone crafted a small item.

After learning that their daughters had paid for the gold at market price, the leaders secretly breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, they wouldn't have accepted it.

After all, receiving gold jewelry was completely different in nature from receiving ornamental fish or even Mud Eel wine.

At 8:30 PM, Yang Qi prepared twenty catties of Mud Eel wine and a box of seafood for each guest.

After seeing off the guests, Yang Qi and Bai Xue hurriedly returned to the dining room to continue eating.

Sigh! Neither of them had eaten their fill just now, and now they didn't care about eating leftovers; they just ate.

Early the next morning, the three of them packed their luggage, drove the dodge ram trx, and entered the highway entrance.

This time, their destination was set at Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang Province. Yang Qi chose the fastest route, entirely via highway.

Along the way, the mountains were many and the forests dense, providing a visual treat for the three of them. However, passing through countless mountain tunnels, even the V8 6.2L dodge ram couldn't go very fast!

By the time they reached their destination, it was already noon the next day.

The three of them had come out this time mainly to experience natural wild fun. So after getting off the highway, they stopped and started along the way.

After eating an authentic lunch at a roadside guesthouse, they followed the navigation and drove to a lake area with rippling blue waves.

This was completely different from the scenery where the sea and sky merged into one. The waters were surrounded by rolling mountains, with mountains and water leaning against each other, creating pleasant scenery.

"Xiaoxue, there are fellow Anglers down there. I'll go down and ask where is suitable for camping and fishing."

Yang Qi pulled the handbrake, opened the car door, and walked toward the lakeshore.

"Big brother, how is it? Any bites?"

Yang Qi asked while handing over a cigarette.

"Just arrived!"

A dark-skinned man in his forties turned his head to look at Yang Qi.

"Damn, 'just arrived' again! Things don't look good!"

Yang Qi's heart sank as he secretly complained.

"Big brother, I'm from out of town and not familiar with this area. Could you introduce a good fishing spot?"

Yang Qi asked sincerely.

"If you're not short on money and want to catch more fish, go over to those fish rafts to fish. It's four hundred a day for Raft Fishing."

The man said enthusiastically,

"If you're lucky, you can catch meter-long Topmouth Culters or forty to fifty-catty Silver Carp."

"And if luck is bad?"

Yang Qi continued to ask.

"If luck is bad, a blank slate!"

"Then is there a place suitable for casual wild fishing? It needs to be somewhere I can park and camp!"

Yang Qi handed over another cigarette.

"Yes, go forward five kilometers, turn right through an artificial forest belt, and you'll see the place."

This local angler very enthusiastically introduced a spot.

"Thanks, big brother! I'll go check it out. I wish you a full basket!"

Yang Qi stuffed a pack of furong wang to the man and thanked him.

"Don't be so polite! All Anglers under heaven are one family!"

The man took the cigarette with a smile and said.

"That's right, all Anglers under heaven are one family! The people of Chun'an are truly hospitable! Thank you! I'll go take a look first."

Yang Qi returned to the lakeside road and started the car, driving toward the place the local angler had pointed out.

"Damn, driving a dodge ram and still stingy about that little fish raft fee. Honestly!"