370: The competition has come to a perfect end.

They hadn't expected this group of contestants to be so unprofessional, but their luck was truly good; they actually ran into a school of fish and caught quite a lot.

It truly was a case of comparisons being odious—one person's success makes another's look like failure!

"Let's get to it!"

Following Yang Qi's command, the other four hooked on their Shrimps and cast their lines. At that moment, a school of Yellowfin Seabream happened to be passing by in the sea below.

He quickly reeled in a Yellowfin Seabream weighing about three pounds.

Just then, Zhang Jun, Tang Long, Bai Xue, and the others also began to have harvests one after another. The fishing lines created ripples on the water surface—the fish were biting!

"Got one!"

"I got one too, hahaha!"

Everyone's face was brimming with excitement and joy as they hurriedly began reeling in their fish, fearing that a single moment of carelessness would let their catch escape.

After about three hours, Yang Qi checked the time and immediately called for a stop, signaling the start of the return journey. If they didn't head back now, they might not make it in time.

It was a pity about the fish still in the water that hadn't been caught, but as they rushed back to the City Wharf without stopping, it was exactly 6:30.

After they queued up for the weigh-in, they recorded a weight of 1,963 pounds.

Combined with the weight from the first day, the total was 3,995 pounds, keeping them firmly in first place.

And so, time quickly reached the fifth day.

At 4:00 PM, the "setting sail" returned to the wharf early. This was because as of yesterday, their score was already leading the second-place team by 2,126 pounds.

Once all the fishing boats had returned and the weigh-ins were complete, this National Sea Fishing Competition's team event officially concluded.

The "setting sail" ultimately took first place with a total score of 9,621 pounds.

The "wave chaser" took fourth place with 5,638 pounds.

"Please welcome the champion team, 'setting sail', to the stage to receive their award!"

The host announced during the awards ceremony.

Yang Qi, Zhang Jun, and the other three walked onto the stage with their heads held high as thunderous applause erupted below. Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan carried a giant symbolic check for 600,000 yuan, while Yang Qi, Zhang Jun, and Tang Long stood behind them, jointly lifting the championship trophy.

Under the flashing lights, this deeply meaningful moment was captured.

With this, the National Sea Fishing Competition came to a perfect end.

Yang Qi won both the individual and team championships, becoming the biggest winner!

"Ah Qi, when you have time, you must come to the capital with Brother Jun to visit. I'll be waiting for you."

At the airport security gate, Zhang Jun and Yang Qi were seeing Tang Long off. Tang Long patted Yang Qi on the shoulder as he spoke.

"I will, Brother Tang. If I get the chance, I'll definitely come and bother you."

Yang Qi said with a smile.

"I really had a great time coming here this time. Thank you, Ah Qi."

Tang Long said solemnly.

"Brother Tang, you're being too polite. Next time you have a chance, come back with Brother Jun, and we'll go have fun in the South China Sea!"

Yang Qi said, looking at Tang Long and Zhang Jun.

Over the next four or five days, Yang Qi didn't go out to sea again; instead, he sent the "setting sail" to the shipyard for maintenance.

He spent every day with Zhang Jun and the others fishing for Mullet at the river mouth. However, the harvest was meager, barely enough for them to eat.

The group didn't care about the amount of fish; they only cared about a few good friends sitting by the water together every day, as if they were clocking in for work.

In fact, they even brought a barbecue grill today and bought some ingredients, grilling while they fished.

"Damn it, do these guys even look like they're here to fish?"

The nearby Anglers shook their heads repeatedly at the sight of their setup.

Fortunately, they hadn't been fighting other Anglers for spots these past few days; they just arrived whenever they felt like it and found a random spot to fish.

Because of this, they didn't really attract any resentment from the other Anglers!

"The barbecue skills really have to be Ah Qi's! This is truly delicious!"

Liu Yao praised while munching on a mutton skewer.

"If you like it, eat more. Stop yapping."

Yang Qi jokingly scolded.

The group laughed and played as they finished their barbecue.

"Done eating? Then let's head out!"

Yang Qi said while helping them clean up.

"I'm going to the Northeast in a couple of days to have some fun. I'll leave the barbecue grill with you guys!"

"Alright, put it in my car later! Have a great time there!"

Zhang Jun said with a wave of his hand.

They had known since last month that Yang Qi was going to the Northeast; it had only been delayed because he needed to participate in the competition.

The next day at noon, Yang Qi took Bai Xue and Yao Shanshan to his mother's place for lunch.

"Is all your luggage packed?"

His mother was in a great mood. They were going to the Northeast tomorrow, and she had never been to a place so far away.

"We finished packing yesterday. We're just waiting to go to the airport tomorrow."

Bai Xue said with a smile.

"Are the plane tickets really bought?"

Zheng Jin was a little worried.

"Mom, they're bought. I booked them on my phone yesterday."

Bai Xue took out her phone and showed the booking information to Zheng Jin.

"It really is convenient nowadays, being able to buy plane tickets on a phone. Hehehe."

Zheng Jin stared at the information and checked it twice, constantly marveling at the advanced technology.

Only Yang Qi's family was going to the Northeast this time. Tide Cottage was currently operating normally under the management of the sisters Chen Lanying and Chen Lanxin, so there were no problems at all.

In the end, Yao Shanshan didn't go with them; she decided to go to Dian Lake by herself.

So the family of four rushed to the airport early in the morning.

At Harbin Airport that morning, the family met up with the four people who came to pick them up: Zhang Li, Wang Chun, and their husbands.

"Sister, Brother-in-law, Ah Qi, Xiao Xue, you've finally arrived! I've missed you all so much! Hahaha."

Zhang Li and the others came forward to greet Zheng Jin and the rest.

"Yes, yes. Are you exhausted after such a long flight? Let's go home first."

Wang Chun was also very enthusiastic.

Yang Qi's family also went forward to greet them.

"Brother, put your coats back on. It's very cold outside the airport; you Southerners won't be used to it!"

Wang Xudong hurriedly told them to put their clothes back on. In the Northern winter, outdoors and indoors were two different worlds; it was hard for Southerners to understand without experiencing it personally.

They followed the advice and put on their thick down jackets.

"Xiao Xue, is there any specific Northeastern dish you want to eat? Auntie will take you to eat it."

Wang Chun asked Bai Xue in the car.

"Auntie, I've long heard of the Northeastern Iron Pot Stewed Goose. I've only ever seen it in videos before. How about we go eat that?"

Bai Xue thought for a moment and said.

"Alright, Iron Pot Stew is a Northeastern specialty. We'll eat that today. I'll call your eldest aunt and the others first."

She then called Zhang Li on her phone.

In the other car, when they heard Wang Chun say that Bai Xue wanted to eat Iron Pot Stewed Goose, no one had any objections. Zhang Li immediately called the most famous local restaurant for Iron Pot Stew to reserve a table.

This restaurant was not a magnificent hotel, but one decorated with strong Northeastern rural characteristics, somewhat like a farmhouse manor.

Upon entering the courtyard, they found the main gate and the courtyard walls hung with corn, sorghum, chili peppers, and other crops, likely symbolizing a bountiful harvest.