PDLP Chapter 45 Where is the Big Fish?
Chapter 45 Where is the Big Fish?
In the afternoon, under Chen Jun's instructions, some adult fish were released into the Longgu River and the artificial lake of the resort.
After the first batch of fish fry was released, he had already arranged for people to put up notice boards near the Longgu River:
"Ecological conservation area, juvenile fish are being raised, please do not fish."
As the only open fishing spot, the fisherman's hut naturally attracted the attention of passing anglers.
But over the past few days, apart from a few people asking about prices, most people have just stood by and watched, without any intention of going in.
For seasoned veterans, a quick observation is enough to tell whether there are any big fish in the river.
As for those who were unsure, they were basically deterred by Lin Shanhe's offer of 5,000 yuan.
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"Is there gold in this house? Why is the price so high?"
That evening, a middle-aged man with graying hair carried a fishing rod to the vicinity of the fisherman's hut. After asking the price, he couldn't help but jokingly comment on the number Lin Shanhe had quoted.
A shabby-looking wooden house, whose only function is fishing, dares to charge five thousand yuan an hour.
That's absolutely outrageous.
Most people would perceive this as a forceful way of refusing someone.
However, it doesn't make logical sense that the fishing spot is set up here but not open to the public.
"Sorry, old friend, this is our resort's standard pricing. Once you pay, I'll let you in without a second thought."
Lin Shanhe sat on a small stool next to him.
"Alright, alright, then I'll just find a spot nearby and fish slowly."
Knowing he wasn't the audience, the man carried a folding chair and walked towards the bushes on the side, seemingly intending to go down the small slope to the riverbank.
"Old friend, the fish fry are still in their growth stage. Except for designated fishing spots, the rest of the river area is not open to the public."
Lin Shanhe pointed to the notice board not far away.
"Since there are only fish fry in the river, it doesn't matter where you fish, so why is only this building open to the public?"
Although he had already figured out that this was just a reason for the resort to charge fees, the uncle still pressed for details.
If the price were more reasonable, then five thousand yuan...
Aside from those who have more money than they can spend, who among ordinary people could afford to take out such a sum?
"There's a reason why it's expensive. Once you've paid this much, you'll naturally feel that it's worth the money."
Lin Shanhe repeated the words Chen Jun had instructed him to say to the elderly man in front of him, who was the same age as him.
Hearing these intriguing words, the uncle was somewhat tempted, but when he thought of the amount that was more than half a year's pension for him, he completely gave up the idea.
He had just turned to leave when a young man carrying a fishing box strolled over and asked, "Sir, do you provide any professional fishing gear in this place?"
Clearly, Lin Shanhe's words didn't hook the older man, but they did hook the young man beside him.
Judging from the material of the box and the letter "S" printed on it, this person is no ordinary person.
"Nothing is provided. There's nothing inside except some bait."
"Are there any special services?" the young man asked again.
He had been to many so-called high-end fishing spots before, some of which used service as their selling point, but none of them charged such exorbitant prices.
"No, as long as you don't do anything illegal after you go in, no one will bother you."
"Then, could it be... there are fat fish in this river?" The young man was a little skeptical.
"Well, I'm not an expert, so I can't tell. You'll have to try it yourself to find out."
Although Chen Jun had just put some carefully selected adult fish inside, Lin Shanhe decided to keep it a secret.
The young man glanced at the river to the side, observed it carefully for a moment, but couldn't figure it out.
He tentatively asked, "Could I try fishing for three to five hours first? Don't worry, as long as it's worth it, I'll definitely pay to extend my subscription."
Although five thousand yuan is not a large sum of money for him, it is not enough for him to spend it recklessly.
Judging from Lin Shanhe's ambiguous attitude, if he doesn't try it himself, he'll probably keep thinking about it for the next few days.
"Young man, please don't make things difficult for me. I'm just an old man who watches over the river; I'm not qualified to make decisions." Lin Shan showed no intention of backing down.
This resolute attitude left the young man hesitant.
Thanks to his father, who runs a large business, he now has a monthly living allowance of around 30,000 yuan.
Even if there are large expenses, you don't have to pay for them yourself.
But this means deducting five thousand yuan, and it would be a lie to say I didn't hesitate at all.
After a long silence, the older man who had been reluctant to leave looked at the young man and said, "..."
"If you ask me, there's probably something fishy about this river. Judging from your clothes, you don't seem like someone who's struggling financially. How about we spend five thousand to set an example?"
Actually, Lin Shanhe's words had already tempted him, but his empty wallet kept him in check.
Now that someone wants to be a trailblazer, he's naturally willing to stay and watch the show.
"I..."
The young man took out his phone, tapped the screen a few times, and then pondered in silence for a moment before finally making up his mind: "Okay, I'll pay for an hour... I'll give it a try."
"Scan here."
Lin Shanhe held up the QR code card he was wearing around his neck in front of the other person.
"One last question: Can I take the fish I catch with me?"
"sure."
Although he felt like a fool who had been taken advantage of, the young man comforted himself, "Oh well, I guess I'll just consider it paying for my curiosity."
Carrying his fishing gear, he walked towards the fisherman's hut at the bottom of the earthen slope.
First, I carefully examined this gold-swallowing house that costs 5,000 yuan per hour.
Lin Shanhe was not lying about the internal structure.
It would be no exaggeration to say that they have nothing to offer.
After spending some time and making thorough preparations, the young man began fishing.
In truth, he knew that unless he caught a monster fish that would make the news, this trip would be a loss no matter what.
"What if the brakes fail or the linkage fails?"
However, I secretly hoped for the best.
After waiting silently for a quarter of an hour, seeing the completely still water, the young man's heart sank.
"This unscrupulous merchant, I might as well just rob him, then I'd feel better."
He had just cursed under his breath when he suddenly realized that the float had moved.
Apply force, then reel in the line.
It was a juvenile fish about half the size of a palm.
"I especially..."
This makes the already unstable mentality of young people even more precarious.
However, determined to finish the hour no matter what, he persevered.
Repeat the previous steps.
Then there was another seven or eight minutes of waiting.
Until the buoy in the river suddenly dipped firmly and powerfully, and then plunged into the water.
The young man immediately realized what was going on.
Although he hasn't been in the fishing circle for very long, he has seen others "eat pork" (a metaphor for being caught in a fishing trap).
The tip of the fishing rod pointed directly at the water's surface, and the rod instantly bent into a full bow.
"Oh My God..."