Chapter 114

【They cried out of envy】

【I don't know what a fishing rod is, but I only need to see this scene—I can't help but think back to before……】

【!!! Holy shit, save me, how come someone still comes to ask the streamer while fishing!】

At this moment, Tiantian Youyu finally appeared, he was a sturdy middle-aged man, lightly touching his sparse hair: "What before? I don't know that."

Obviously, he also saw the comments, but he didn't take them to heart.

It's clear he's anxious, he proactively explained: "Streamer, I was recommended by a friend, I have a question I'd like you to consult on."

Ling Yue nodded, asking him: "Fish?"

The big brother nodded: "Exactly, exactly, exactly, streamer, how are you so smart! No wonder you can be a big streamer!"

Ling Yue: "……"

The stream's viewers: "……"

Numb, everyone's gone numb.

【The big brother definitely hasn't watched that previous episode, I bet a pack of spicy strips!】

【No bet, no bet, but anyone who's watched that episode knows our family hasn't eaten fish for months.】

【Save us, save us, don't mention fish, we're still good friends!】

【A new storm has already appeared, how can we still be stagnant, fish fish charge forward!】

【Upstairs, how can you send a voice message? Withdraw quickly, I'll send it!】

Tiantian Youyu big brother looked bewildered, but he knew, as long as it had nothing to do with him, it was fine, he began explaining his purpose: "Streamer, you also saw, we're fishing here, equipment is high-end, but we just can't catch fish, streamer, could you——"

At this moment, a companion behind him suddenly shouted: "Go away, go away, hurry up and scram! I'm going to be angered to death by it!"

【What happened behind? Big brother, go check it out!】

【Wherever there's liveliness, that's where I am!】

Obviously, the big brother is also a sentimental person, he held his phone and walked over, the camera moved, and the viewers who saw this scene all exclaimed in admiration.

【Wow wow wow, you can't catch this fish?】

【Big brother, are you teasing us?】

A big grass carp instantly appeared in the frame, it was as long as half an arm, chubby and floating at the shore, its scales green and bright.

At this moment, Tiantian Youyu's companion was still driving it away, constantly splashing water: "Scram scram scram! I don't want to see you! Hurry up and scram!"

The big grass carp floated at the shore, motionless.

【Could it be dead?】

【Absolutely impossible, if your fish died it would still wag its tail, and its belly wouldn't be flipped.】

【Holy shit, if it were me, I'd just scoop it up with a net and take it home, big brother, what are you insisting on?】

【I'm a fishing guy, I have the right to speak, this kind of fish is trash! It's an insult to my fishing standards! We want to fish, not catch fish!】

These words and Tiantian Youyu's companion constantly pushing the fish created a mutually reinforcing effect, both experts and novices fell silent.

【Pfft hahahahaha】

In an instant, the live stream was filled with a lively atmosphere.

Ling Yue looked at the fish near the shore, it was still blowing bubbles: "No no no, I'm not leaving, I just want to play here!"

"You guys fish? Have you ever caught a fish as fat as me? No, right?"

"Hehehe~"

At this moment, the utterly collapsed friend picked up the nearby fish basin and slammed it down with a "bang", the lowly big blue fish suddenly tilted its body: "I go! You ambushed me!"

It obviously hadn't recovered yet, it swayed, glanced at the fishing guy: "You wait for me, I'll wiggle——"

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Again, continuous strikes, the big blue fish's head was about to explode, it swished away in a flash, so fast the camera caught an afterimage, the friend finally felt relieved: "This lousy fish, who wants handouts, I want to rely on myself to create a new miracle!"

The nearby angler almost died laughing: "So you've been squatting here for days, have you caught any fish?"

The friend fell silent: "What about you? Did you catch any?"

A group of people all fell silent.

Suddenly, Tiantian Youyu caught a glimpse of his fishing rod: "Whoa, my rod is shaking! The fish bit the hook! It's hooked!"

Excited heart, trembling hands, pulling the line back and forth, the hook almost bent, the viewers in the live stream were immensely excited.

【Come on, big brother!!!】

【I never expected that one day I'd watch someone fish in the live stream with such enthusiasm!】

【So does anyone still remember what this live stream is for?】

Ling Yue: "……"

Remember, those who watch fishing, now the streamer exclusively presents, six people one rod tug-of-war, ah no, a fishing competition.

Now the intense competition is underway, the red side's six big brothers are using all their strength, faces flushed, the black side stays hidden, exerting force underwater, hurry, the tug-of-war is about to end, the fish is about to burst out of the water!

Come on come on come on!

Overwhelmed with excitement, Ling Yue almost stood up, finally, with a splash, the big fish broke through the water!

Cheers, celebration, confetti!

Sorry, none of that.

Because what they caught was a reptile with thick limbs, commonly known as a large Burmese land turtle, it floated on the water surface, its mouth biting the fish hook, under the petrified gazes of several people, it slowly crawled ashore.

"Oh heavens, I finally swam up! My life is saved!"

"You damn releaser, I'm clearly a land turtle, you hard‑tossed me into the water, who knows how deep this water is, is it easy for me to climb up! Huff huff huff~"

It turned its head toward the few people: "Hey guys, thanks for saving me ashore! Your kindness will be rewarded!"

Perhaps exhausted, the Burmese land turtle slowly stopped, staring wide‑eyed at the people: "What's up? You're too shocked!"

The viewers in the live chat were laughing so hard they could hardly keep their heads.

【Hahahaha, we caught it, we caught it—a big turtle!】

【Big turtle: Thanks, two-legged beast! Thanks, fisherman!】

At this moment, Tiantian Youyu didn't know what was going on—had his brain short-circuited? —and suddenly spoke: "Is it possible this is a new fish species? A four-legged fish?"

【Hahahaha, fucking four-legged fish!】

【Hahaha, sure enough, you're a fisherman—you can catch anything but fish!】

【The turtle's so cute, I'd love to keep it… wait, no, the Burmese land turtle is a protected species; private individuals can't keep it.】

In front of the camera, after a moment's stalemate, Tiantian Youyu removed the fishhook from the turtle, knowing it was a protected animal, and dared not touch it again.

He looked at the screen: "Could this be the fate of us fishermen?"

Moments later, his gaze firmed up: "Streamer."

After a moment, his gaze firmed again: 'Streamer.'

"I want you to help me—my biggest wish in life is to catch a big fish, but you see, my luck seems not so good…"

【Brother, it's not just "not so good"—it's downright terrible!】

【Brother, hear me out: fishing's too deep a game for you to handle—let me take over!】

【The abacus beads upstairs are bouncing off my face!】

【I believe in the streamer—he'll surely let Big Brother Tiantian Youyu achieve his dream, just as his name suggests!】

Upon seeing those last words, Tiantian Youyu was moved to tears—he'd taken that name precisely hoping to have fish every day, and finally someone understood him.

A man's tears don't come lightly, but he hadn't reached the heartbreaking point yet. Overcome with emotion, he blubbered: "Thanks, good brother, streamer—even a salted fish has dreams; I want to catch a fish this big—this big!"

A man's tears are not shed lightly, only when he reaches the point of heartbreak. He was moved to tears, sobbing: 'Thanks, good brother, streamer—even a salted fish has dreams; I want to catch a fish this big—this big!'

Ling Yue looked at him: "How do you want me to help?"

Tiantian Youyu continued: "I've heard… streamer, you can summon fish—could you summon one for me to catch, snap a photo, and release it right away? Really!"

Tiantian Youyu continued speaking: 'I've heard... streamer, you can summon fish; can you summon one for me to catch, take a photo, and then release it immediately! Really!'

Upon hearing this, the chat viewers—

【Waaah, he's for real—I'm crying to death!】

【Anyone with a dream is amazing—just this once could let Big Brother fulfill his dream!】

【Why not, streamer, agree to help him?】

【I'm the first to plead—streamer, please help out.】

【Eh, this is all fake anyway—forget it; if Big Brother wants to fool himself once, I won't say more.】

Ling Yue looked at the screen, seeing Tiantian Youyu—a big, burly man—gazing at her pleadingly; finally she nodded: "But I need to find a big fish first—your requested big fish has rather high requirements."

Hearing her, Tiantian Youyu's eyes lit up instantly: "No problem, no problem!" He grinned: "As long as you can find it, I'm willing to wait!"

"And I've got the fish food—I bought the most expensive brand and will feed it all to it!"

【Nice partner, this was clearly planned ahead!】

【He must have made thorough preparations, with a plan and action—streamer, hurry up and set him up with a super‑big fish!】

【It must be that they had long since made thorough preparations, with a plan and action; the streamer hurriedly arranged one for him, a super big fish!】

Tiantian Youyu was so happy he could hardly keep his mouth shut, hastily waving his hand: "Streamer, I'm not in a rush, let's take it slow."

After saying that, he baited the fishing rod in his hand and with a thud cast it into the lake.

【……】

【Brother, you really arranged it all clearly!】

He also sat down; just then, the riverbank suddenly rang with meows, a yellow small leopard cat about the size of a shoe sole furtively poked its head out from the nearby grass, its round, glossy eyes beautiful and cute.

【I think I heard a cat's voice】

Tiantian Youyu thought the streamer was emitting energy—ah no, the period when the streamer summons must be boring, so he actively waved at the kitten, telling the chat: "There really is a cat."

The kitten came running with a pitter-patter, sniffed at his hand, its innocent big eyes looking at it: "Where's the fish?"

Tiantian Youyu: "Sorry little guy, I haven't caught any fish yet, wait a moment~"

As soon as his words fell, the orange kitten glanced at him and darted away with a swish.

The bystanders laughed loudly: "Hey old Yu, the kitten's too small to eat your big pie!"

Who doesn't know him? Among the local anglers, he's famous for being able to fish up anything but fish!

The stream's chat noticed, however, that the orange kitten seemed to know it couldn't rely on humans, lying on the shore and stretching out its paws, scratching back and forth; unfortunately it's still too small to reach the water, so it can only scratch at the air.

【The kitten is really cute, Tiantian Youyu bro, give it a pat.】

Tiantian Youyu went along with it; after all, he had the streamer's promised big fish, so patting the kitten was no problem.

This little orange kitten is really agile!

It tilted its head, seeming to realize the problem, turned its head, and lowered its tail into the water, swaying gently back and forth.

【No way, it's so small—can it really fish?】

【Wow wow wow, this scene—I've only seen it in cartoons, a kitten fishing!】

【So, can it catch anything?】

It's obvious that Tiantian Youyu doesn't think it can catch anything, including his friends—a group of uncles laughed heartily and teased: "We haven't even opened for business today; could it be that the kitten is about to open shop?"

"No way, it's just playing~"

Not knowing whether it understood, it suddenly began to meow.

Tiantian Youyu: "Could a fish have bitten? Hahaha, how could that be—is that fish—"

Before the foolish word could leave his mouth, the orange kitten lunged forward, stretched its body—having previously been unable to reach the water, it now dove in and leapt back out.

"Meow meow meow~~"

"Meow-meow caught it!"

In the next second, the kitten hugged a fish bigger than its own body, swished, and ran off!

Teasing, Tiantian Youyu: "……"

Silent fishing guy: "……"

The live chat burst into hahaha, almost laughing insanely, so what is this, are humans not as good as cats?

【!!! It's so amazing, at such a young age, its martial prowess is not ordinary!】

【Big brother, don't lose heart, someday you'll catch a fish!】

【I know, this is the newbie protection period; back then our kids could scoop up fish with just a bamboo pole, but after getting equipment, they couldn't anymore; newbie protection period, everyone has it, stay calm, stay calm.】

After all that just now, Tiantian Youyu didn't cry; now he's completely dumbfounded: "What newbie protection period? Why don't I have one?"

【Ah this……】

【Tiantian Youyu: Pain! Too painful!】

Heaven knows, every time he sees others fishing, his eyes almost turn red with envy; over the years, being able to catch a fish has become his obsession.

He could think of cheating, too, because he really had no choice; at least he ought to catch one, right?

Please, TvT

Now the fish hasn't bitten the hook yet, Tiantian Youyu's mindset is about to snap.

Suddenly, the live chat's viewers boiled over.

【Big brother, big brother, look back quickly, the fish seems to have bitten the hook!】

【I swear, I saw it too, the fishhook is moving! It's moving!】

【Wait, that thing, is it so big?】

【Eh yo, isn't that the big fish the streamer summoned? Why haven't you reacted yet? Although I can't see clearly, I just know the streamer is awesome, this fish must be huge, huge!】

【Tiantian Youyu, big brother, hurry up and catch your big fish!】

Hearing the fish bite the hook, Tiantian Youyu instantly sprang up, he exerted all his strength, pulling hard, the sunk fishhook didn't budge, instead it almost bent the rod, but not just almost—it had already been pulled into a bow!

To be honest, his rod is too long, the fishhook cast too far, so Tiantian Youyu can only see a vague whitish patch.

But he had heard that in water, the bigger the fish, the greater its strength, so anglers must know how to give and take, leading the fish in a zigzag; he quickly let out the line, then ran back and forth along the riverbank, and finally, that big fish was pulled by him.

At this moment, Tiantian Youyu's face flushed red, holding his breath.

The intense struggle made the live chat's viewers anxious as if on fire.

【Ah ah ah Tiantian Youyu, cheer on, quick look, that's the fishy! It's a fish!】

【??? Where's the fish? Why can't I see it?】

Ling Yue's current thought is similar to the comments; she's full of little question marks.

What big fish? She just made contact with a big fish, but they're still negotiating; the fishy hasn't agreed yet.

She stared at the intense tug-of-war on the screen, pondered for a long time, and said, "So what exactly did Tiantian Youyu catch?",,.