89: Overnight in the wild

He urgently wanted to know what the truth was.

But no matter how he asked, Chen Xiangbei just wouldn't say, and that mysterious, slightly smug smile almost made him lose it.

He decided that when they went back, he would definitely go to his house to see what kind of secret was so mysterious.

"Brother, I've decided, I'll go back with you when we return."

"I want to see what kind of secret it is, it's making me itch with curiosity."

At this moment, Chen Xiangbei unexpectedly said.

"Perhaps you don't need to wait until we go back. If I'm not mistaken, you'll know what the secret is after tonight."

It was better when he didn't say anything, but now that he did, Zhao Hu became even more expectant, wishing he could go to sleep immediately so the sky would brighten quickly.

Chen Xiangbei smiled, let the two of them appreciate it, and then turned around and sat in the driver's seat.

There's probably nothing more to expect from this cliff area. Fishing for a while longer in a different spot and then it'll be time to sleep.

It's getting late now, not suitable for exploring new water areas.

So, he drove the boat to a place they had been before where the fishing was better, and just cast a few times there.

So far, the areas he had explored were less than a quarter of Baiyun Lake's waters.

Since the Ecology and Technology Company's contracted area is only one-third of the water body, he can only fish within this range.

Other places cannot be accessed. This was also the decision made by the authorities at the time to protect Baiyun Lake's ecosystem.

Otherwise, the authorities would have contracted out the entire Baiyun Lake long ago.

After driving for over ten minutes, they left the cliff waters and arrived at the shallower aquatic plant area.

He had once caught a highly valuable, exceptionally good-looking mutated Seven-Colored Snakehead here.

So, coming here this time was to see if there were any similar catches, as he hadn't fished there for long back then, and there might still be top-grade Rainbow Snakeheads that hadn't been attracted out.

He parked the boat in a safe area, turned on the searchlight, and scanned the surroundings first to ensure safety.

When wild fishing at night, you must pay attention to your own safety.

Because you never know what kind of floods or wild beasts you might encounter in the wilderness, especially in a pristine environment like Baiyun Lake.

After confirming there were no issues, Chen Xiangbei began scattering a circle of Secret Bait of standard concentration around the aquatic plants.

Then, while adjusting his fishing rod, he waited for the fish to show themselves.

After he adjusted his fishing rod, a red head popped out from a clump of aquatic plants to his front left.

It was curiously looking at the floating bait not far ahead.

This sturdy-looking fellow poked its head out and swam directly towards the bait.

Chen Xiangbei prepared to intercept it ahead of time.

When this fish swam over, it didn't check carefully if it was the target it had confirmed before.

It bit down directly, unaware that this was the bait Chen Xiangbei had put down.

Just like that, the gears of fate shifted.

It was easily brought onto the boat.

Chen Xiangbei unhooked it and confirmed the fish's species: a common, foolish fish—a Red and White Lionhead Goldfish.

This fish had poor genetics; it had an extra red patch on its body. Otherwise, it would have been a very high-value, rare quality full-cheeked red Lionhead Goldfish.

...

Time flies when fishing; time passed without realizing it.

At half past ten in the evening, Chen Xiangbei put down his fishing rod, ending his work for the day.

He returned to the cabin, preparing to shower and rest.

He saw Chen Wen and Zhao Hu setting up floor beds and had already inflated the air mattresses.

He opened his mouth and asked, "Brothers, do you need my help?"

"No need, go take your shower. We've already washed."

"Conditions are limited, there's no hot water so we can only take cold showers. We'll help you set up the beds."

"What's the big deal? I usually take cold showers, it's fine. Thanks!"

After speaking, he went to the toilet inside the cabin to take a shower.

The habit of singing while showering is hard to break.

Due to Baiyun Lake's higher altitude, the temperature at night is a bit lower than in the city.

Therefore, when showering, "battle songs" are even more needed to boost one's courage!

Suddenly, a high-pitched, passionate, and heroic singing voice surged out from the toilet like a flood, the sound exploding like thunder, deafening!

The two brothers who were busy were attracted by this sudden singing voice, and they stopped what they were doing one after another, pricking up their ears to listen.

The melody of this song was stirring and surging, as if it were a thrilling symphony performance.

And the singer, relying on his superb vocal skills, interpreted every note to the fullest, making it melodious and pleasant to listen to.

His voice was sometimes low and rich, sometimes high and clear, sometimes gentle and lingering, making people intoxicated by it.

In this beautiful singing voice, the two brothers seemed to forget all their worries and fatigue.

They were completely immersed in the world depicted by the music, unable to extricate themselves.

Just as the two brothers were listening with great interest, the beautiful singing voice abruptly stopped.

They continued making the beds, still wanting more.

By the time Chen Xiangbei came out of the toilet, they had also just finished making the beds.

Chen Wen said to Chen Xiangbei, "Buddy, was that song just now sung by you or was it music you were playing?"

Chen Xiangbei was asked blankly and replied.

"Of course I sang it, how could a phone sound as good as me singing?"

Although this sentence sounded like bragging and begging for a punch, it had to be admitted that he indeed sang better than a phone playing music.

That immersive feeling was something a phone player couldn't compare to.

"Seriously, brother, I suggest you seriously consider giving the singing world a try."

"Years from now, the entire singing world will have legends left by you."

"Damn, you sing exceptionally well, I'm being serious!"

"I've been to quite a few live concerts, but I've never heard a voice more captivating than yours."

"In your music, I can feel a sense of immersion, as if I am the protagonist of this song."

Chen Wen's words of praise could compete with the audience who praised him in private messages on short video platforms.

Chen Xiangbei listened seriously as well. He had already been considering matters related to music.

"I will seriously consider it, but I probably won't enter this circle in the short term."

"I need an opportunity, and then I will open the door to this circle in my own way."

"Alright, I'm just giving you advice from a listener's perspective. How you decide depends on your own decision."

"I've already made the bed for you. Go lie down and see if it's comfortable."

Chen Xiangbei looked at the bed that belonged to him, spread his arms, and dove onto it face first.

"Boing~"

As he made contact with the bed, a bouncing sound rang out.

This indicates that the bed's elastic quality is quite good, otherwise, given his size, he wouldn't have bounced.