NOVEL NEXT Chapter 962: 962
Saturday!
As usual, Zhao Yan and her friend Bai He would start their joyful weekend life on this day.
At the very least, that woman would somehow find her way to the suburban villa complex where Zhao Yan rented her place.
Liu Zhizhong drove his car over and parked it not far from Zhao Yan's villa in the woods.
That grove, apparently, wasn't visited by many people, so the vegetation was lush.
The car pulled in, and through the gaps in the trees, one could clearly see the front gate of the villa Zhao Yan rented. Whoever went in or out was clear at a glance. However, at this time, the gate of Zhao Yan's home was closed.
But from Liu Zhizhong's higher vantage point, he could see inside the villa's courtyard, and only Zhao Yan's car was parked there. No other cars? Looks like Bai He isn't there?
Outside the woods, there was a gently flowing small river, with excellent water quality.
Despite the intense heat and drought this year, affecting certain areas like Yangzhou and the neighboring Yu Zhou province, it was indeed very hot.
But the upstream of the Yangzhou River still had abundant rainfall. This small river connected to the Yangzhou River wasn't deprived of water but rather plentiful, with lush trees and grass along the banks, and the water was rich with aquatic plants.
At this time, early in the morning, some Fishing Men had already arrived here, setting up fishing spots among the grass and beside the woods, and started their activity.
Actually, in cities like Yangzhou and its nearby rivers, there really aren't many fish left.
There are too many people fishing, so there aren't many fish. Every year there is a fishing ban, and every year there aren't many fish to catch. This is the current situation.
Why are there so many people fishing? There's a science to this.
Fishing and hunting are genes passed down from ancient ancestors' survival skills, something that can't be changed. In ancient times, weren't the main labor force for fishing and hunting all men? Therefore, more men fish than women.
Nowadays, ordinary people don't have many recreational activities, except for playing mahjong, eating, and drinking. It seems hard to find other leisure activities. There are options, but they come with risks, especially for men.
Given the economic downturn, how many men are willing to splurge on luxury? Fishing is cheaper!
Of course, when the economy struggles, it affects families, and women nagging all day can annoy men! Why not fish and escape, however temporarily? Isn't it refreshing to enjoy the breeze in the wilderness, and isn't it healthy for the body?
Of course, the thrill of catching a fish is unmatched by any other pleasure, so there's nothing wrong with men fishing! Sometimes, waking up early or staying up late for the catch is just everyone's own freedom, right?
Liu Zhizhong parked the car, and less than thirty meters away, a middle-aged man was fishing.
He watched from inside the car for a while, observing as the man caught small miscellaneous fish like little white strips, enjoying himself nonetheless.
Liu Zhizhong didn't look down on the man's enjoyment; he just watched with interest. He planned in his mind that once he caught Zhao Yan red-handed, he would take Lu Yumei and Zhao Han to the Shennong Grand Canyon, to the Shuangxin Valley, and do some serious fishing there.
The leaders like local catfish, they like old turtles, can't be disappointed, haha...
At this moment, although Liu Zhizhong wasn't fishing himself, watching others fish was quite enjoyable. The nature of Fishing Men, isn't it just like this?
While watching, his phone rang.
Liu Zhizhong picked up the phone and looked. Eh? Zhao Yan?
Why is she calling? What's going on?