Chapter 4 Don't Let Brother Feng Run Away
The bloody strip of cloth thrown by Chu Qiao floated on the sea in the distance.
"It's February now. Although we're in the south and the weather is a bit warmer, it's still not the best season for sea fishing. Most fish are active in the deep sea. Even with professional equipment, we're likely to return home disappointed. What's more, we're using such simple equipment, which tests our patience."
"There's only a light breeze now. If the wind reaches force three or four, the seawater will be stirred up by the wind, and the fish will be stirred up by the tide, and they will start looking for food everywhere. This is when they are most likely to bite the hook."
Before she finished speaking, a sea breeze blew across Chu Qiao's hair, and her jet-black hair fluttered.
"That's what I've been waiting for."
"Master Chu, I'm rooting for you. Come on!"
"What did Master Chu do before? He must be very experienced."
"If a woman can survive in the wilderness, I want to try it too."
"Mr. Chu said that he is a professionally trained explorer. Friends who want to go on an adventure should have some self-awareness."
…
Half an hour later.
"The hook moved."
Chu Qiao's words touched the hearts of more than 300 people in the live broadcast room, and everyone became nervous.
Chu Qiao watched the strip of cloth disappear from the sea, quickly pulled the rope, and wrapped the pulled back rope loops around his arms.
Doing this has both advantages and risks. The advantage is that it can prevent the fish from pulling the rope and escaping when struggling. The disadvantage is that the speed of pulling the rope will be slowed down. The most dangerous thing is that if the fish is a big one, its force can pull an adult into the water.
Chu Qiao got closer and closer and could already see the dorsal fin of the fish.
The drone intelligently shot towards the sea surface, and the sea water split by the fish's dorsal fin quickly flowed backwards.
It was the first time for most people in the live broadcast room to see such a clear sea fishing process.
"It's so immersive, it's so high definition."
"You can't get by without a reward."
Brother Feng: "Those who have money can support Master Chu with money, and those who don't have money can support him with their presence."
Suddenly, the live broadcast room was flooded with gifts.
"Panda Panpan gave the anchor a car - Mr. Chu got something for nothing, awesome!"
"Kekeai Ai gifted the anchor a tank—Master Chu paid the price with his blood, how could he get something for nothing?"
The car cost 1,000 yuan, the tank cost 2,000 yuan, and in an instant another 3,000 yuan was earned.
But at this time, Chu Qiao had no time to read the barrage. She pulled the rope with all her strength, but the closer the fish got to the lifeboat, the harder it struggled.
Suddenly, Chu Qiao felt his hand lighten, and when he looked at the other end of the line, the fish was gone.
"Run away..."
There was a sense of regret in the live broadcast room, and some people even felt disappointed and left the room.
Chu Qiao was not discouraged. Her long military life had made her focus on the present and never dwell on the past. While retrieving the rope, she smiled and said:
"As the book 'Stories to Awaken the World' says, 'Wealth and honor have no roots; they are all earned through hard work.' Our first attempt was quite successful; at least we're sure fish will be attracted. The next step is to try a few more times, and we'll definitely succeed."
Chu Qiao pulled the end of the rope out of the water, but unexpectedly he got a pleasant surprise.
"Isn't this a harvest? Not only did the hook not fall, but I also took a piece of meat out of the fish's mouth."
Looking at the thumb-sized white fish meat on the hook, Chu Qiao swallowed subconsciously. It was almost dark and the temperature had dropped. He felt what it meant to be hungry and cold.
But she didn't want to convey negative thoughts in the live broadcast room.
Some sharp-eyed netizens noticed Chu Qiao swallowing his saliva and advised: "Eat it, eat it. Although it's not big, at least it has some meaty taste."
"Host, eat it. Share it with me after you finish. What does it taste like?"
"Feng Ye sent the anchor a tank - although he didn't catch any fish, there's still hope. Come on."
Chu Qiao: "Thank you everyone, and thank you Master Feng, but this piece of meat cannot be eaten."
Netizens didn’t understand and asked why?
Chu Qiao took the fish off the hook and explained, "I finally got a better bait. It would be a waste to eat it. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child."
As she spoke, she cut the fish into two pieces, put one on the hook, and quickly swung the rope out again.
At this moment, the wind was stronger than before. The evening breeze of about level 4 was more conducive to fish foraging. As expected by Chu Qiao, within half an hour, a group of fish were hovering around the bait.
But none of the fish took the bait.
"This fish is quite smart."
"Yes, Master Chu, I hope you won't be hungry tonight."
"It doesn't matter if you're hungry, the key is not having enough water."
…
Chu Qiao didn't say anything. The fish were all testing her. If she moved even slightly, the fish would be frightened and swim away.
"Bite it, bite it."
"The fish is hooked, Master Chu."
"Quick, pull the rope..."
The fish was too far away for Chu Qiao to see, but she could see the bait biting the hook from the sea surface captured by the drone in the live broadcast room.
It happened in a flash. Chu Qiao used all her strength and pulled the rope before the fish could react. She gave up the last method of wrapping the rope, which was too time-consuming. She pulled the rope roughly behind her.
The fish was getting closer and closer, and the netizens in the live broadcast room also quieted down, holding their breath with Chu Qiao.
"Got it." Chu Qiao lifted the rope with his right hand, and the fish twisted its body wildly and struggled to escape.
Chu Qiao whispered, "I'm sorry." Then he thrust his left fist forward from his waist and hit the fish's head.
The fish softened instantly and slowly stopped struggling.
"Master Chu, what kind of fish is this?"
"Is it poisonous? Can I eat it?"
Chu Qiao: "This fish is called sea bass. Unlike freshwater bass, it is larger, 30-40 centimeters long and weighs about 400g-1000g. Sea bass is rich in protein, vitamins A and B, and many other nutrients."
Chu Qiao looked at the sky. The visibility was poor and it was no longer suitable to fish.
"Now I'll scrape off her scales." He took out a valuable ballpoint pen that had been torn into pieces, picked up the pen holder, and used the sharp part of the pen holder to scrape the fish scales skillfully.
Chu Qiao couldn't wait to process the fish, and he only wanted to replenish protein and water, and had long forgotten the reward promised by Brother Feng.
But the netizens who joined in the fun still remember who started it.
"Brother Feng, where is Master Feng? Give us some tips."
"Brother Feng is missing."
"Brother Feng wouldn't have the guts to make harsh words but not the guts to keep his promise, would he?"
"It shouldn't be that serious. Considering Feng Ye's rank, he holds the title of 'Supreme'. Denying his debt? That's impossible!"
"Brother Feng, don't run. Brother Feng, come out."
…
Everyone was swiping the screen like crazy.
After Chu Qiao finished processing the fish scales, he looked towards the live broadcast room and found that everyone was calling Feng Ye in an orderly formation.
"Fengliubianye is giving the anchor a yacht as a gift—my phone's battery is dead, I just charged it and came here. Seeing how anxious you are, is my brother Feng the kind of person who would default on his debts?"
Chu Qiao picked up the fish and stuffed a bite into his mouth. He was in a very good mood at the moment and said in a hurry, "I didn't say I was the one who refused to pay the debt. I trust Brother Feng. As for the others, I don't know."
"Master Chu's skill in shifting blame is first-rate."
"It's first-rate, but I like it."
There were people who had just entered the live broadcast room and didn't know the situation. When they saw that it was a woman broadcasting live outdoors, they began to criticize her.
Netizens in the live broadcast room who were conquered by Chu Qiao's fishing skills directly responded:
"If you can do it, go ahead."
"No, stop nagging."
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