Chapter 98 Big Fish

Chapter 98 A Ten-Jin Fish (Seeking First Subscription)

As soon as Zhang Wenshan finished speaking, the fishing float went still again.

Lang Qiuping breathed a sigh of relief, utterly astonished.

That's incredible.

He squatted silently to the side, trying not to make a sound, his eyes fixed on the water.

Time passed by, and the breeze from the shore carried the coolness of the pool water.

Just as his legs were going numb, the fishing float changed again.

First it sank slightly downwards, then slowly rose again, the amplitude was not large, it seemed similar to before, yet it also seemed different.

Lang Qiuping immediately turned his head, unsure of what to do. His lips moved, but he dared not make a sound.

Seeing this, Zhang Wenshan smiled and nodded.

Lang Qiuping instantly perked up, quickly stood up, and stood up straight, ready to help at any moment.

A few seconds later, just as he was about to lose his patience, the float suddenly plunged into the water, as if something was dragging it from below.

"They're here."

Zhang Wenshan gave a low shout and suddenly exerted force on his wrist.

The fishing rod immediately bent into an arc, trembling constantly, confronting the unseen force underwater.

The air suddenly froze.

"What a big fish, what strength!" Lang Qiuping couldn't help but exclaim, staring at the fishing rod that was about to break, his heart in his throat, his palms covered in cold sweat.

He had never seen such a sight before.

Even a fool would know that a big fish has taken the bait, and if it gets away, he'll regret it so much he won't be able to sleep at night.

It's hateful that I can't help at all.

"Don't panic."

Zhang Wenshan spoke calmly, comforting Lang Qiuping while also encouraging himself.

He had caught many big fish, but this was the first time he had ever used such a tool. To be honest, he wasn't sure if he could successfully pull the fish up.

The force in the water is increasing, and the fishing rod is shaking more and more violently.

Zhang Wenshan narrowed his eyes to slits, took a half step back, leaned his body backward, and his fishing rod instantly stood upright, soaring straight into the sky.

Almost at the same time.

The calm pool water suddenly churned, completely different from its previous tranquil state, bubbling and frothing with countless tiny bubbles, turning murky in the blink of an eye.

A huge shadow could be vaguely seen writhing wildly underwater.

Lang Qiuping clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. He knew that the moment had come; whether or not it would succeed depended entirely on this.

"Hold on a little longer."

Zhang Wenshan retreated again, one foot already on the edge of the rock, making it difficult to put any more force down.

Lang Qiuping immediately stepped forward and braced his hands firmly against Zhang Wenshan's back, managing to steady him.

Just then.

The creature underwater seemed to be completely enraged and struggled even more violently.

The fishing rod, unable to bear the weight, creaked and groaned, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

The struggle between humans and fish has reached a fever pitch.

Zhang Wenshan was startled and quickly held his breath, staring intently at the water. He didn't dare to stop, constantly changing his fish-playing techniques and using all the skills he had learned in his life.

If the tools are inadequate, you can only make up for it with experience and skills.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Feeling the pressure on the fishing rod decrease and the fishing line loosen a bit, Zhang Wenshan breathed a sigh of relief and turned to say, "Hold the rod."

"Watch out, Brother Shanzi!" Lang Qiuping's eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped forward, steadily taking the fishing rod with both hands.

Zhang Wenshan freed one hand and quickly pulled down the fishing line, then immediately wrapped it around the fishing rod to secure it.

As the fishing line got shorter, the underwater figure gradually became clearer. Lang Qiuping stared intently at the water's surface, even slowing his breathing.

Whoosh!

Accompanied by the crisp, melodious sound of water splashing, a large, bluish-brown fish suddenly appeared in my sight, its belly white, and its tail swept fiercely, creating a wave higher than a person.

"Mom, Mom!"

Lang Qiuping saw the fish he had caught clearly, then slipped and fell off the rock, landing in the mud next to him.

He'd never seen such a big fish in all his life.

The old folks in the village certainly hadn't seen it before.

A fish a meter long, its body thicker than his thigh, its head only slightly smaller than an iron pot.

I'm afraid it might weigh ten pounds.

"Don't just stand there, come and help."

"Coming, coming," Lang Qiuping replied quickly.

Ignoring the mud covering his body, he scrambled to his feet and, together with Zhang Wenshan, used both hands and feet to hold down the large fish that was still struggling wildly, slowly moving it to the flat ground on the shore.

"Brother Shanzi, this thing is amazing, we almost couldn't hold it down."

Lang Qiu was panting heavily, his face covered in dirt but unable to hide his joy, his voice filled with excitement.

Only after experiencing it firsthand can you truly understand the power of a big fish.

How did you fish this thing up?

It's like a dream!

"Why don't you call him the Fish God?" Zhang Wenshan joked with a smile, a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth.

No matter when, catching a fish this big is very rewarding, it's a pity there's no social media.

"Brother Shanzi, shall we continue fishing?" Lang Qiuping turned to look at the deep pool, still wanting more.

Zhang Wenshan was also somewhat tempted, but after glancing at the fishing rod beside him, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's just send it to the agricultural machinery factory."

Based on experience, there are definitely more good things in the pool, and who knows, there might be another big fish.

Unfortunately, my fishing gear wasn't up to par. It's fine if the fish doesn't bite, but what if something goes wrong while playing it?

Just thinking about it makes my heart ache.

Anyway, this deep pool won't run away, and most people probably won't fish for the fish in it, so we can wait until another time.

"Brother Shanzi, this thing is moving around randomly, what should we do?"

Lang Qiuping tried twice, but was immediately stumped. Let alone getting it onto the bicycle, even putting it into a sack was difficult.

"Watch me." Zhang Wenshan squatted down, reached into the fish's gill cover with one hand, and found the hard spine behind the fish's head with the other hand, and gently pinched it.

"Hey, Shanzi, what did you do?"

Why isn't the fish moving?

"Is he dead?"

Lang Qiuping panicked immediately. There is a huge difference between dead and live fish, especially since these were ingredients for a banquet delivered to the agricultural machinery factory.

Showing a large fish to guests before they eat it creates a sense of awe and value that a dead fish cannot match.

"Don't worry, it's alright."

Zhang Wenshan gently patted the fish, and it immediately started moving, breathing slightly, and stopped struggling.

"This, this too, Brother Shanzi, you—"

Seeing the big fish start moving again, Lang Qiuping's eyes widened, his gaze fixed on Zhang Wenshan's hand. He stammered, unable to say anything coherent.

"Just some tips and tricks, learn them slowly."

Zhang Wenshan smiled, and the two of them put the big fish into a sack and hung it on the bicycle.

"Go and collect the traps!"

He shook his aching wrist, lit a cigarette, and really didn't want to move.

Fishing is not as easy as it looks; it's a double drain on both your mental and physical strength, especially with such a big fish.

Soon, a sound came from the edge of the pool.

Immediately following was Lang Qiuping's exclamation.

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"Brother Shanzi, come quick!"