Chapter 25 Poor Students Have Many Stationery

Secretary Wang realized that Ling Wei was determined to sever ties with them.

What Mr. You did next left him even more confused: he actually ordered people to investigate Ling Wei's whereabouts.

Secretary Wang sighed and chuckled wryly, "President You is really something..."

He has gone completely down the path of perversion with no turning back.

So, on a sunny weekend, Ling Wei, who was trying to relax by a picturesque lake in the suburbs, suddenly found herself staring at Secretary Wang, who was carrying a heavy fishing rod and water tank and looked utterly dejected.

What shocked her even more was the person behind Secretary Wang.

The usually impeccably dressed and commanding CEO of Huayou was now wearing a professional fishing vest with a high-top wading boot and a pair of cool polarized sunglasses.

His casual attire, combined with his handsome face and tall, upright posture, made him look like he was there to shoot a promotional magazine for fishing equipment.

Ling Wei: ...Although, but, it's quite conspicuous ==.

Secretary Wang (looking up at the sky): The stalker is his boss; he's just an innocent worker and laborer...

"Oh my! What a coincidence, Miss Ling!" Secretary Wang instantly put on a professional fake smile and greeted her enthusiastically, "You're here fishing too? What a coincidence!"

Ling Wei nodded expressionlessly.

Today, she wore a loose single braid on one side, a beige wide-brimmed fisherman's hat, and a light sun-protective shirt in the same color scheme, sitting quietly on a small folding chair.

Nestled among the weeping willows by the river, she was as fresh and delicate as a camellia quietly blooming beside a mountain stream.

Her equipment was extremely simple: a fixed small parasol, an ordinary small bucket, and a bag of homemade fish food.

Seeing You Jingxuan's "fully armed" appearance, Ling Wei's beautiful peach blossom eyes widened instantly, as if she had seen some incredible creature.

Without saying a word, she packed up her fishing rod, picked up her bucket, and turned to leave.

Secretary Wang quickly stepped forward, trying to persuade her to stay: "Miss Ling, please wait! We really meant no harm, we just came here to fish! Please continue, please continue!"

He tried his best to make his tone sound incredibly sincere, even though he was terribly insecure inside.

With such a large lake, they just happened to pinpoint the exact spot next to that girl and set up camp. Who would believe it wasn't intentional?

Ling Wei clearly didn't believe a single word of it.

She gave a polite but distant "hello, goodbye" gesture without stopping.

Just then, You Jingxuan strolled over slowly, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over her empty bucket.

He curled his thin lips slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips: "It's fine for beginners to experience the wild, but if you want to improve, a fishing ground is more suitable for you."

Then Secretary Wang saw the girl stop, turn around silently, and cast her line again, her back view exuding a seriousness.

You Jingxuan chuckled softly. He slowly arranged the chairs, set up a huge parasol that could accommodate five people, and calmly began fishing.

Secretary Wang: w(Д)w! It has to be President You! But... is he really just here to fish?!

You Jingxuan was armed to the teeth, yet after an afternoon, his expensive water tank remained empty, so clean that it reflected one's image.

On the other hand, Ling Wei's fishing rod bent frequently, and she easily caught fish of different sizes into her bucket, which soon became too full.

Secretary Wang angrily contacted the seller.

First henchman: "What's going on?! What happened to the 100% catch rate?! And the bait was even air-freighted from Iceland!! It's been all afternoon! And we haven't even seen a single fish scale!!"

Customer service (instant reply): "Hi~ Our bait does indeed have a 100% positive review rate~ Have you checked if your fishing rod and hook are working properly?"

First henchman: "Checked! Top-quality German goods! Absolutely no problem!"

Customer service: "Dear customer, how are the water qualities and fish activity at the fishing spot you chose?"

First henchman: "Great! The buckets over there are all full!"

Customer service: "Oh, I see~ Well then, dear~ perhaps you need this~ [link]"

Secretary Wang clicked on the link out of curiosity, and the title of the book that appeared made him instantly petrified: "Beginner's Guide to Fishing - Let's See Who Dares to Call You a 'Shortsman'!"

First henchman: "...Just wait and see what bad reviews you get!!"

Customer service: "No, darling! You get a 5 yuan cashback! Please give me a good review! QAQ~"

Secretary Wang: "..."

So that's how 100% positive reviews are achieved.

Mr. You's low mood made him break out in a cold sweat. Was it too late for him to dive down and thread the fish onto his fishing rod?

Suddenly, a loud "pfft" of laughter came from the side.

Ling Wei suddenly turned her head, her shoulders trembling suspiciously, her body shaking so much that even the fishing line on the water's surface rippled—she really couldn't hold it in any longer!

The low pressure around them miraculously dissipated a little, and Secretary Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Why did Ling Wei suddenly lose her composure? It's all thanks to the system's precise and accurate commentary:

System: Poor students have too many stationery items.

Seeing that it was getting late and she had made quite a haul (mainly because she had seen enough of someone's jokes), Ling Wei was satisfied and prepared to call it a day.

However, just as she was about to reel in her line, a tremendous force suddenly came from her hand.

Ling Wei was pulled so hard she stumbled, and the fishing rod instantly bent into an exaggerated bow shape—judging by this, it was definitely a giant!

She leaned back, her feet planted on the rocks on the shore, struggling against the fishing rod. Secretary Wang watched in horror and was about to rush over to help, to prevent the girl from being pulled into the lake.

Someone is faster than him.

You Jingxuan kept an eye on the commotion out of the corner of his eye. He took a step forward, decisively grabbed the fishing rod, and pulled it backward with all his might.

Soon, the water surface churned, and a huge, silvery fish of astonishing size was pulled out of the water.

The immense pulling force suddenly disappeared, and Ling Wei fell backward violently due to inertia.

"Watch out!" You Jingxuan stretched out his long arm and precisely caught her waist, supporting her steadily.

His strong, powerful arms encircled her slender waist, and the sensation through her thin sun-protective clothing left him momentarily stunned.

Ling Wei's back was pressed against his chest, and her fisherman's hat was knocked off her head. The two were very intimate.

You Jingxuan subconsciously lowered his head, his gaze falling on her fair and delicate neck, which was slightly red from the exertion. His Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably, and for a moment he forgot to let go.

Ling Wei also forgot to struggle.

All her attention was focused on the large fish in front of her that was still struggling frantically, and she was using all her skills to quickly reel in the line.

Secretary Wang jogged over, her mouth agape in an "O" shape: "Wow—!!!"

"That's amazing, Miss Ling!" He gave Ling Wei an excited thumbs-up, his tone filled with genuine amazement. "This fish must weigh at least twenty pounds, right?!"

Ling Wei's cheeks flushed slightly with excitement, and her eyes sparkled.

The commotion attracted the attention of other anglers nearby, who all exclaimed in amazement.

"Wow! What a huge fish!"

"That girl is amazing!"

Seeing Lingwei's full bucket, a kind person offered to find her a bag.

Some sharp-eyed people spotted You Jingxuan's empty water tank.

So he shouted into the crowd, "Hey, no need, her husband's tank is empty, there's not a single fish in it!"

Ling Wei and You Jingxuan were both stunned.

Ling Wei only belatedly realized the very noticeable arm around her waist, and could even clearly feel the other person's thigh pressed against "that place".

A blush spread to the tips of her ears as she stepped on the expensive boots of the man behind her.

"hiss--!"

The kick was incredibly powerful. You Jingxuan gasped and awkwardly hopped away on one foot, clutching his leg. His usual elite and domineering CEO demeanor was completely gone.