Chapter 1674: The Fishing Rod Almost Got Dragged Away

Lu Weijun took a deep breath to calm himself before speaking: "Here's the situation. My brother-in-law's family is moving and will host a housewarming banquet in a few days. They'll likely set up over a dozen tables. You're skilled at fishing; could I ask you for a favor? Please catch a few fresh fish early that morning."

Liu Chuxue hadn't expected this was the reason they sought her out. She wanted to suggest he try his luck at the vegetable market, but recalling the ride he'd given her last time, she swallowed her words: "Fine. When do you need them? Just come to Shichahai yourself to pick them up then."

Having achieved his goal, a smile played on Lu Weijun's lips: "Good, then it's settled. I'll come find you at Shichahai early next weekend."

Liu Chuxue nodded: "If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way."

Lu Weijun truly had no reason to keep her, so he could only nod at her: "See you on the weekend."

Since she rarely came to Shichahai, Liu Chuxue found a secluded spot, confirmed it was safe, and retrieved her fishing gear from her space.

After casting her line, Liu Chuxue leaned against a large tree and, for some reason, thought of Lu Weijun, feeling the man was somewhat strange.

With the lure of homemade bait, movement came quickly. Fortunately, Liu Chuxue snapped back to her senses fast; otherwise, the fishing rod would have been dragged away.

As she played the fish, a few people gathered around. Seeing the fish underwater was large, someone ran to fetch a landing net, wanting to help scoop it up for her.

Once they clearly saw the fish being played underwater, everyone couldn't help but exclaim: "This fish must weigh fifteen or sixteen jin. Such luck is unmatched."

When the person with the landing net arrived, the fish was still struggling, but it had finally lost its strength and was quickly scooped up.

Liu Chuxue hadn't brought a bucket for the fish and was worrying about how to carry such a large one back.

Just then, someone spoke up: "Comrade, are you willing to trade this fish?"

Liu Chuxue replied without hesitation: "I'll trade, but I only want scarce coupons, like milk powder coupons, tobacco and liquor coupons, or high-end non-staple food coupons. Besides the triplets, my eldest sister's son Junjun and younger brother Little Stone, plus my mother-in-law's side, no matter how many non-staple food coupons I have, they're never enough."

The man smiled: "I actually have the coupons you want, though not many of each kind. But I also have other coupons here; if you need anything else, feel free to take them."

Saying this, he pulled a thick stack of coupons from his upper pocket; it was clear he had come prepared.

Liu Chuxue didn't stand on ceremony with him. Besides the ones she had just mentioned, she also took a few cloth coupons and sugar coupons: "Comrade, these are enough. By the way, with a fish this big, how do you plan to take it home?"

The middle-aged man didn't expect the young girl to be so ungreedy; among his pile of coupons were vouchers for the four major household items, yet she hadn't touched a single one: "I rode a tricycle over. There's a bucket on the vehicle. I'll go fetch it right away."

While the male comrade went to get the bucket, Liu Chuxue baited her hook again and cast another line.

When that comrade pushed the tricycle over, he saw the float bobbing up. He hurriedly pointed at the water: "Quick, quick, quick! The float is bobbing up!"

This truly happened in an instant; just moments ago there was nothing, only the time it took for Liu Chuxue to hear the commotion and turn around.

Liu Chuxue moved quickly and smoothly pulled the fish over.

No wonder it took so little effort; this fish was far inferior to the previous one, weighing roughly three or four jin.

Liu Chuxue hadn't wanted one too large anyway; catching two fish of three or four jin to give to her mother-in-law was sufficient. Anything bigger was unnecessary.

The weather was too hot, and fish don't store well. One meal would finish them off.

Seeing she had caught another fish, the person who had helped scoop up the previous one ran over to help again.

Moreover, this person helped the man who had traded for the fish earlier load the fish onto the tricycle before returning to his own spot.

Liu Chuxue couldn't help but think: This person is truly enthusiastic.