Wu Jian looked at the few fish in his bucket; they were basically around one pound each, the largest barely over two pounds, all of which could only be considered small fish.
On Qin Fang's side, a single fish already equaled four or five of his. Calculating like this, it seemed that the low-key Qin Fang was even more fierce than his cousin Chu Yunxuan beside him.
"Something's not right..."
Soon Wu Jian realized something. Since nothing was happening on his side for the moment, he set up his fishing rod and jogged over to Qin Fang's side.
He pried open the lid of Qin Fang's fish bucket, and Wu Jian's face immediately turned deathly pale...
The bucket didn't just contain that one big fish speared with a steel fork; there were also four smaller ones. The number had already reached five, just one short of catching up with him, and even more ruthless than his loudly shouting cousin Chu Yunxuan over there...
"You're both ruthless..."
Wu Jian instantly felt like the unluckiest person in the world. He had seen people toy with others, but never like this. Clearly, he had led by far, but these two in three swift steps had wiped out his seemingly insurmountable advantage...
Just when Wu Jian was extremely frustrated, Qin Fang caught another fish, which made their numbers even, instantly wiping out his advantage. He would soon be surpassed, and this disparity might even widen...
This wasn't just a guess; it was about to become a reality!
Wu Jian returned helplessly to his spot. The fishing line was in the water, the float was floating, but there was not the slightest movement...
On the contrary, it seemed like fish were gathering around Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan, with fish constantly getting hooked, making Wu Jian as frustrated as one could be.
"Come on, you two are too ruthless, isn't there any way for others to survive..."
While Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan were busy, there was no movement at Wu Jian's side, as if the area had become a restricted zone for fish.
But Wu Jian quickly realized, feeling that these two, with one on the left and one on the right pinching him, were this close not because they didn't know how to fish, but deliberately doing so.
As for the obvious purpose, they attracted most of the fish away, and Wu Jian's area was immediately cleared out...
After figuring this out, Wu Jian had to inwardly curse this couple's insidiousness, then swiftly moved his little stool, quickly relocating his position to a corner to fish.
Only then did he start catching some fish again, but compared with Chu Yunxuan and Qin Fang, who never seemed to stop, the gap was too big.
Wu Jian was helpless about it. Against this couple of anomalies, he could only look at the fishing masters nearby for a bit of solace.
"Brother, do you know those two?"
However, Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan, though low-key, caught the attention of many with their fishing speed. Basically, the fishing masters nearby were all watching them.
A forty-something uncle leaning beside Wu Jian asked curiously, noticing that Wu Jian had been with Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan and even talked with them before, which led to his question.
"That's my sister and brother-in-law..."
Wu Jian didn't hide it, candidly responding.
He was also basking in their glory a bit; after all, the better Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan performed, the more face he had as the brother-in-law.
Their competition was just among the three of them, something no one else knew...
Wu Jian had guessed the relationship between Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan long ago, though usually wouldn't say it to avoid trouble. But now, saying it didn't really matter.
"Tsk tsk, your sister and her partner are really something... They must have some secret weapon!"
The uncle couldn't help but exclaim as Qin Fang caught another big fish while they talked.
"Secret weapon?"
Wu Jian was slightly stunned, then remembered Qin Fang saying he had prepared something, which caused a half-hour delay. Was it for this secret weapon?
"Yeah! There must be a secret weapon; otherwise, there's no way their efficiency is so high..."
The uncle asserted confidently, even vaguely guessing what it was.
Actually, Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan didn't always have such a fast pace; sometimes, nothing happened for several minutes.
At those times, Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan would choose to change bait, and the effect would be apparent immediately, as if the fish had taken stimulants, rushing over to get hooked!
The speed of catching fish had Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan's hands wobble from exhaustion...
Hearing Qin Fang had a secret weapon, Wu Jian got excited. Without waiting for the uncle to say what it was, he sprinted over to Qin Fang.
"Brother Qin, I heard you specifically prepared a secret weapon; can't you spare me a bit?"
Wu Jian said cautiously, fearing Qin Fang would refuse.
"Secret weapon... Look, the bait over there, help yourself!"
Qin Fang didn't hide it, gesturing toward the bait.
They were causing such a big scene; anyone with a bit of skill could quickly analyze the reason, surely related to their bait.
If Qin Fang hadn't guessed wrong, the committee might even send someone to inspect their bait after the competition, checking for any violations.
Qin Fang naturally wasn't worried about this; his bait was normal, freshly prepared. Its power over others' bait mainly owed to his master-level cooking skills.
Giving it to Wu Jian was partly because he had plenty, and partly to help Wu Jian improve his results a bit!
Their little wager was just a joke among the three of them, with no substantial impact on who won or lost. Moreover, by this time, Qin Fang and Chu Yunxuan were already far ahead, and they had an extra half-hour, so there was no worry about Wu Jian catching up...
"Well, then I won't stand on ceremony..."
Wu Jian beamed, quickly grabbed a few bait pieces and ran off, snatching a few more as he passed Chu Yunxuan's side.
Back in his position, Wu Jian quickly replaced his hook with new bait.
"Uncle, thanks for the tip... Here, let me give you two! Sharing the fortune..."
Wu Jian was quite generous; it was thanks to the uncle's reminder that he got the secret bait, so he voluntarily gifted the uncle two, having several more himself!
"Thank you..."
The uncle was naturally very pleased. He knew Qin Fang's prowess lay in the secret bait.
A simple sniff revealed a faint fragrance, almost making him want to eat it himself...
The deliciousness +5 feature from master-level cooking applied to all beings. Though it was secret bait, humans could eat it too, and it tasted quite good...
As a fishing enthusiast, especially an experienced fisher like the uncle, every fishing necessity was taken seriously.
From fishing gear like the rod's flexibility, line's toughness, and even hook angles, all were chosen meticulously.
Bait was no exception; these fishing masters often made their own bait, rarely buying pre-made ones.
Precisely because bait was crucial, they loved to research deeply, with some studying fish habits specifically to tailor their bait...
Qin Fang's secret bait was extraordinary, and the uncle was eager to uncover its secrets. Unfortunately, since he didn't know Qin Fang, he wouldn't ask directly, but now with Wu Jian gifting him, he was thrilled, almost reluctant to use it himself...
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