328: sightseeing in the city

"I can't go either. If I leave, what about your uncle?"

Chen Lanxin gave her a huge eye-roll.

Bai Xue turned her gaze toward Liu Yan, but Liu Yan looked at her and shook her head.

"Sister, you have to go, at least!"

Bai Xue turned to look at Yao Shanshan beside her.

"Actually, I've always wanted to visit Tibet. Maybe I'll take this chance to go. We'll see when the time comes!"

Yao Shanshan said, looking into Bai Xue's eyes.

"Oh my! You... I hope by then you can change this immature decision!"

Bai Xue gave Yao Shanshan a playful slap and said.

After finishing their meal, on the way home, Yang Qi found a pharmacy and bought a few bottles of Safflower Oil, handing them to the others to apply before bed.

Once Bai Xue finished applying the medicine for Yao Shanshan and returned to the room, Yang Qi transformed into a massage boy to serve her!

Then, the two of them accidentally sparked a flame again, and things spiraled out of control!

...Early the next morning, Yang Qi took everyone to the beach for beachcombing. Since it wasn't a spring tide, the harvest was meager.

"Turns out the internet is all lies. Don't those short-video bloggers pick up a whole bucket every time?"

Liu Zheng looked at the bottom of his bucket, which only had two or three small fry, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"Hehehe, this kind of harvest is normal. Unless it's a spring tide or a place no one goes to, then it's a bit better."

Yang Qi said with a smile.

"Let's go! This is enough for a meal."

They threw the ones that were too small back into the sea and headed home carrying about ten pounds of harvest.

"Hubby, what are the plans for the morning?"

While eating, Bai Xue asked Yang Qi.

"Today we're all going to the The City to play, and we'll have lunch there too."

At nine in the morning, the group entered the Aquarium. While walking through the underwater world tunnel, various sharks, rays, Giant Groupers, and other fish swam over the tourists' heads, circling around. The scene was incredibly shocking and fully immersive.

This was an excellent place for taking photos and observing marine ecology.

The Penguin Pavilion simulated the Antarctic environment, displaying species like Gentoo Penguins. This was a rare sight in a subtropical The City, perfect for parent-child interaction and science education.

The Marine Mammal Performance Hall featured scheduled sea lion or seal interaction shows, including feeding and jumping performances. The scenes were very lively and fun, suitable for the whole family to watch.

At noon, the group went to a large shopping mall for lunch. After the meal, the three women showed no signs of stopping their shopping spree.

Yang Qi and Liu Zheng found an excuse, carrying a large pile of shopping bags, and found a place to smoke and wait.

Finally, at four o'clock, they received a call from Zhang Jun.

Yang Qi called a halt to the women's shopping trip and drove everyone to Yu Dafu's 'Gathering of All Rivers and Seas Seafood Restaurant'.

Learning that Yang Qi had five people with him, Zhang Jun asked Yu Dafu to switch to a larger private room.

When Yang Qi and the others arrived, Zhang Jun asked them to order a few dishes as well. This time, Bai Xue wasn't polite; she looked over the dishes already ordered.

Then she asked about the tastes of Yao Shanshan, Liu Yan, and the others, and combined with Yang Qi's favorite cuisines, she quickly added five or six more dishes.

Learning that Liu Zheng and his wife were friends from Qiandao Lake, Zhang Jun, Wang Hu, and the others greeted them warmly, asking about fishing at Qiandao Lake.

When they learned there were fish weighing over a hundred pounds in Qiandao Lake, the Anglers' eyes went wide. They all expressed that they must go and try their luck when they had the chance.

Gamblers talk about gambling when they get together; Anglers talk about fishing when they're together.

Once this topic started, there was no stopping it. Next, everyone started bragging about when and where they had caught what kind of giant fish.

They were ready to claim a half-ounce Sharpbelly was a half-pound one.

"Let me tell you..."

"I'm telling you..."

...These actions left Liu Zheng completely stunned:

"How come these people are all talking about hooking giant fish weighing hundreds of pounds, only for the line to snap or the rod to break in the end? I haven't seen a single giant fish actually caught."

"It's understandable. Everyone knows the fish that got away is always the biggest!"

At this moment, a rather abrupt voice cut in:

"A Giant Grouper over three hundred pounds, and a Bluefin Tuna weighing five hundred and twenty-eight pounds—everyone, please take note."

Everyone turned their heads in unison to look at Zhang Jun, exchanging glances:

"And there he goes again, showing off! We should ban the words 'big fish'!"

Just as everyone was laughing heartily at those words, the waiters began serving the food.

One by one, seafood delicacies with enticing colors and fragrant aromas were brought to the table, instantly boosting everyone's appetite.

"Come, come, ladies first!"

After Bai Xue, Yao Shanshan, and the third woman thanked them, they started eating. Yao Shanshan picked up a shrimp and put it in her mouth; her eyes instantly lit up as she whispered to Bai Xue:

"Wow, this shrimp is so fresh, it's delicious!"

The others also picked up their chopsticks. For a while, the only sound in the private room was the clinking of dishes.

After several rounds of drinks and tasting all the dishes, the topic shifted from fishing to travel. Someone suggested that if there was a chance, they should all go to Qiandao Lake together to experience the unique fishing fun there.

Liu Zheng patted his chest and guaranteed, "No problem! When the time comes, I'll arrange everything perfectly for everyone!"

Yang Qi also smiled and said, "Sure, when we have time, let's organize a group trip."

"Brother A Qi, do you remember that Oyster Raft we went fishing at last time?"

Zhang Jun suddenly mentioned.

"The one belonging to Boss Wang?"

Yang Qi thought for a moment and said.

"Yeah, that one. To promote his Oyster Raft, Old Wang is planning to hold an Oyster Raft fishing competition. He asked me to bring an expert like you to participate."

Zhang Jun nodded and said.

"Oh? How does it work exactly?"

This was the first time Yang Qi had heard of such a competition.

"The entry fee is 600 yuan per person. You can take home the fish you catch. You have to use their designated fishing rods. After fishing for eight hours, the final weight is compared. First prize is 50,000 yuan plus a professional-grade fishing rod set; second prize is 20,000 yuan plus a rod set; third prize is 5,000 yuan plus a rod set."

Zhang Jun explained.

"Why do we have to use their fishing rods? Are they reliable?"

Yang Qi asked curiously.

"Sponsors! The prizes are also provided by the fishing rod manufacturer."

Zhang Jun gave him an eye-roll.

"When is it being held?"

"Registration has been open for a few days. The competition is the day after tomorrow."

"Alright then, let's go and have some fun. Brother Zheng should come along too!"

Yang Qi nodded and then said to Liu Zheng.

"Me? I was planning to head back the day after tomorrow."

Liu Zheng said, looking somewhat hesitant.

"Don't! Since you're here, stay and play for a few more days! Why go back so soon?"

Yang Qi urged.

"Exactly, is work at home very busy?"

Zhang Jun asked.

"Work isn't that busy. I just drive for Huolala, so I'm relatively free. It's mainly that staying here might delay Brother A Qi's business."

Liu Zheng spoke honestly about his job.