thefictionvixens Chapter 45 The Fisherman's First Motivation
Chapter 45 The Fisherman's First Motivation
The fishing spot next to the town isn't very big; the water surface is only about two or three acres in size, and it's shaped like an irregular oval.
At this time, about thirty or forty people were scattered around the pond embankment. Some were well-equipped, with sun umbrellas over their heads, lying quietly on deck chairs, wearing sunglasses.
There were also novices who just squatted there, holding a fishing rod.
Zhang Lin and Chen Zize had already arrived early and set up their parasols. Their stalls were covered with various baits, fishing lines, hooks, scissors, and other such items.
"Uncle Zhang, you're so experienced!"
"In just half an hour, we've already recouped our costs."
"By the time we close up shop, I estimate we can make two or three times more!"
Chen Zize couldn't stop smiling as he stood by his stall.
The people in the live stream were amused.
[This is hilarious! Chen Zize, you must earn at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan per stage appearance, right? You're this happy about just a few hundred yuan?]
He received the least funding for his last performance; if he ranks higher this time, he'll receive much more!
I have a feeling that Chen Zize is so happy simply because he'll beat Xu An.
[Waaaaah, my brother hasn't enjoyed himself at all since he went on the show. He finally earns some money, can't he even enjoy himself a little?]
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lin showed a hint of pride on his face, but did not forget to wave his hand modestly.
"Zize, you also deserve a lot of credit! I couldn't have moved all this over by myself!"
"Besides, Zize, you're quite the expert at selling things!"
"Speaking of which, out of the young people on the show, you're the one I've always had the most faith in!"
Then, the two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.
After a barrage of commercial flattery, Zhang Lin narrowed his eyes and continued:
"There aren't many people fishing here, so we probably won't make much money. However, Xu and his group have been lagging behind for so long; they'll likely have a hard time catching up with us!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zize, who was standing to the side, also showed a look of joy.
The thought of Xu An being ranked below him gave him a secret sense of satisfaction.
This feeling is even better than when he first debuted after participating in a talent show.
Thinking of this, Chen Zize was already prepared to mock Xu An mercilessly later.
Are you trying to trick him into chopping wood?
It's a shame he didn't eat hot pot, right?
You want him to harvest wheat, right?
Just wait and see if I can make a killing when I set up my stall!
Chen Zize was full of fighting spirit.
Seeing Chen Zize, who was brimming with energy, Zhang Lin, who was standing to the side, revealed a satisfied look in his eyes.
Good, good, that's the kind of fighting spirit we need. Young people really do have a lot of energy.
This is also one of the reasons why Zhang Lin asked Chen Zize to team up with him.
Young people are easier to fool, cough cough, they're also more ambitious.
Of course, Xu An, that little fox, is an exception.
Thinking of someone who was like a slippery eel, always slacking off when it came to work, Zhang Lin's expression turned somewhat strange.
Chen Zize didn't have to wait long; soon, Xu An and Shen Wanwan arrived at the fishing spot.
However, what puzzled him was that Xu An and Shen Wanwan were not carrying large bags like the two of them before, but only two simple bags.
What's going on?
Don't they plan to sell fishing gear?
A look of confusion appeared in Chen Zize's eyes.
Zhang Lin, who was standing to the side, suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
Xu An's usual outrageous actions have given him a bit of PTSD.
After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask the question.
What should we sell?
Upon hearing Zhang Lin's question, Xu An smiled.
"Uncle Zhang, don't worry, it definitely won't conflict with you!"
Xu An did not answer directly, but instead kept it a secret.
However, this only made Zhang Lin more panicked.
He's only worried about us because it doesn't conflict with our interests!
Xu An didn't say anything more and led Shen Wanwan directly to a tree a dozen meters away from the bank of the fishpond.
Then, Xu An pulled a piece of plastic sheeting out of the bag, but instead of setting up a stall immediately, he gestured for Shen Wanwan to take out the things he had prepared beforehand.
Shen Wanwan's expression was a little strange, but she still obediently took out the things they had just spent a lot of money to customize from her backpack.
A red banner, about three meters long, with a slogan written on it.
The two tied the banner to two trees next to them.
The four characters above are quite eye-catching.
An elderly fisherman carrying a red bucket passed by and unconsciously read it aloud.
"A fishing marvel?"
"Is it guaranteed to catch a big fish?"
The old man became interested when he saw the line of smaller text explaining the four large characters.
"Hey boss, boss lady, what kind of new bait are you selling here?"
"Do you guarantee I can catch a big fish?"
Upon hearing the address "grandpa," Shen Wanwan's fair face immediately flushed red.
Do he and An Ge look like a couple?
However, upon hearing the old man's question, the girl, who had been somewhat shy, suddenly turned strange.
"More or less...?"
After hesitating for a moment, the girl answered softly in an uncertain tone.
Seeing Shen Wanwan's guilty look, Xu An felt a bit disappointed in her.
You must have confidence to do business!
He took over the conversation.
"Don't worry, sir, I guarantee everyone will only see you catching a big fish!"
Upon hearing this, the old man became completely interested.
"Come, come, let me see what this is."
Not to mention the old man, quite a few fishing enthusiasts have been drawn out of the live stream. Of course, there are also quite a few skeptics.
【What? Guaranteed to catch a big fish??? Give me ten servings!!】
"Impossible. I use fishing rods worth hundreds of thousands and bait worth tens of thousands, and I'm not guaranteed to catch a big fish. How could he possibly catch one with bait that costs only two hundred?"
[Holy crap, is this a scam?! Does such a thing really exist?]
[No, based on my understanding of Xu An, his way of thinking is probably different from ours!]
……
Whether you question it or believe it, the curiosity of the people in the live stream has certainly been piqued.
Even Zhang Lin, who had come over to try and find out more, couldn't help but speak up.
"Xiao Xu, you're not doing false advertising, are you?"
Although it was a question, Zhang Lin's voice also revealed anticipation.
After all, he's a fisherman too!
No angler can resist the temptation of catching a big fish with every cast!
This is the biggest motivation for every angler to go to the river day and night, rain or shine!
"How could that be? I never make false claims!"
With that, Xu An placed the "fishing artifact" he had prepared on his stall.
The old man watched Xu An fiddling with the fishing equipment with great interest, then, seeing that Xu An had stopped, he asked in confusion, "Young boss, where's the fishing gadget?"
Xu An pointed with his finger and said lightly:
"So this is it!"
"Isn't this a free gift?" The old man was stunned.
Zhang Lin, standing to the side, also looked incredulous.
"You're saying this thing guarantees you'll catch a big fish?"
The live stream audience was also at a loss.
[What is this? A new type of bait? Is technology really that advanced now?]
[It's possible; there might be some hidden secret?]
【No, I think you guys have gone crazy from fishing! This is just a little toy!】
The so-called magical artifacts that Xu An displayed on his stall were just a bunch of somewhat realistic little toys.