Chapter 597: Chapter 597
Zhang Tianbao and Du Yuesheng, of course, didn't know that Liu Zhizhong's actions were deliberate.
Tonight's gathering was seamless, nearly perfect, only lacking the final strike.
Liu Zhizhong was secretly excited. He had drunk more than a pound of baijiu, yet his mind remained clear, his movements quick and agile.
Both Zhang and Du had to admire him; such vigor in youth was impressive, withstanding the toll on the body.
Zhang Tianbao, of course, knew Liu Zhizhong was faking illness.
Du Yuesheng truly believed Liu Zhizhong was sick, ha ha...
Right after the second rod went down, bam, Du Yuesheng caught another fish!
The moment he lifted the rod, it bent like a bow, the fishing line whistling ceaselessly.
Seeing this, Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Tianbao immediately started to reel theirs in too, clearing the spot for playing the fish to avoid the lines getting tangled if the fish charged.
However, Du Yuesheng loudly exclaimed, "No need, no need, just watch as I forcefully yank it up from the surface!"
The City Committee secretary's face shone with excitement, laughing manically while he played the rod for less than two minutes, dragging a thirteen-fourteen pound carp forcefully ashore.
His fishing rod was the real deal!
And with his slightly violent temper, the brute force method of playing the fish really worked! It didn't affect Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Tianbao's fishing spots at all.
Zhang Tianbao and Liu Zhizhong also praised him for his brute-force aesthetics and how well the rod worked!
Du Yuesheng was very excited, declaring that they must have supper tonight, "I've provided the ingredients myself, not for nothing, not for nothing. A big carp , sliced fresh, is delicious!"
After helping to net the fish and placing it into the fish keeper, Du Yuesheng cast his third rod out again, very excited, "Looks like my spot is really good, haha... Tonight, I'll satisfy my fishing craving, hehe..."
Following a polite exchange with Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Tianbao, the three fishing men quieted down.
The last rays of sunset had almost disappeared, a gentle breeze blew by, and three luminous floats remained stationary in the water.
The reeds' leaves rustled gently in the wind.
This environment, this moment, was truly enjoyable.
Such rare tranquility!
The dazzling city lights across the river contrasted sharply with the quiet corner beside Yangjiang.
People in the bustling night had no idea what was happening here and what was about to happen.
Sometimes, you simply don't need to concern yourself with what's happening in the world because you can't keep up with it all. Just manage your own days and time well—that's maturity.
Look, just at this moment, Zhang Tianbao's phone vibrated.
He glanced at it and sighed, "Ah... This cooking oil tanker incident really has a big impact..."
Hearing this, Liu Zhizhong just nodded and hummed an acknowledgment, saying nothing, because anything said would be meaningless.
Du Yuesheng was even louder, saying, "Minister Zhang, my Brother Tianbao, we're here to enjoy fishing, why think about all that? Did the City Committee cafeteria also use that tanker for its cooking oil? Are we not eating special supply? The country and even Yangzhou are so big, and we can't even manage Yangzhou. Day by day, there's too much trouble. It seriously affects fishing time! Tonight is for pleasure, not for worrying about the world!"
With a grand wave of his hand, Du Yuesheng exuded a general's aura.
Having sensed his disposition, Liu Zhizhong took the hint and said nothing.
Zhang Tianbao could only smile bitterly and simply say, "Alright..."
Just then, Liu Zhizhong faintly heard Lu Yumei's cries, feeling the location of their fishing spot was just right.
Instantly, he leaped from his fishing chair, "Not good, something might have happened to Mrs. Lu and the Old Secretary!"
Then, he raced towards the RV campsite.
Seeing this, Zhang Tianbao and Du Yuesheng asked in unison, both standing up.
But as they watched Liu Zhizhong rush over, neither heard any noise from the campsite and were confused.
Still, Zhang Tianbao suggested, "Old Du, shall we go back and take a look?"
"Look at what? Didn't hear anything! We're here to enjoy fishing... here it comes!" Du Yuesheng interjected, lifting his rod, "Damn!"
He pulled too hard, and upon checking, he found he'd snagged a carp's mouth with a barbel still attached, which made even himself laugh.
Zhang Tianbao just laughed too, shaking his head, "You pulled too hard, Brother Du. Your brute-force aesthetics are explosive."
Du Yuesheng shook his head, chucking the carp's mouth aside and continuing to re-bait and cast his line, cursing humorously, "Fishing up a damn mouth!"
Zhang Tianbao then said, "Old Du, let's go, shall we check it out? Liu Zhizhong is young; his hearing is better. If something really did happen, it'd be bad if we just kept enjoying our fishing here, right?"
A bit reluctantly, Du Yuesheng still couldn't dismiss the face of Minister Luo's favored subordinate and stood up, "Alright, let's go take a look. Maybe the in-laws got tangled up together, hehe..." Follow current novᴇls on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⁂𝕟𝕖𝕥
This guy really wasn't treating Zhang Tianbao as an outsider, cracking such risqué jokes about in-laws to his brother-in-law's face.
Zhang Tianbao just laughed, shaking his head, "How could that be possible? I'd never believe the Old Secretary to be that type of person! Let's go, first, let's go see..."