Financial freedom begins with fishing

Chapter 11 The Importance of the Safety Rope

Time quickly passed and it was nearly 11 p.m.

After another carp successfully landed, Xiao Kai realized that his fish basket was almost overflowing.

Upon seeing this, he immediately took out his phone and decided to call for backup.

"Beep beep~"

After the phone rang a few times, a familiar voice came through.

"Xiao Kai, what's up calling me so late?"

I could tell it was Xiao Peng just by his voice.

He doesn't have many friends, and the only one who would come to his aid so late at night is probably Xiao Peng.

"Brother Peng, come save me!"

Upon hearing Xiao Peng's voice, Xiao Kai hurriedly spoke.

Xiao Peng was startled and quickly asked, "What happened? Did you fall into the water again? Tell me where you are, and I'll bring you some clothes!"

Upon hearing Xiao Kai's cry for help, Xiao Peng assumed that Xiao Kai had fallen into the water again. However, considering that Xiao Kai was able to make a phone call, he was clearly out of danger. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but feel a little worried in such cold weather.

Seeing that the other party had misunderstood, Xiao Kai quickly explained, "No, Brother Peng, I'm just overflowing with fish, my fish basket is almost full, can you come and help me out!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Peng on the other end of the phone finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying irritably, "You little brat, couldn't you have spoken more clearly? You made me worry!"

"I'm so sorry, it's my fault. I'll be more careful next time!" Xiao Kai quickly apologized, realizing he was in the wrong.

Xiao Peng then let him go, and immediately asked, "Where were you fishing? Speaking of which, you've been having good luck lately, another big catch. I remember your fish basket isn't too small, how come it couldn't hold everything?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Kai replied, "It's at Yangjiahu Reservoir, the bend you took me to last time. Come quickly! Remember to bring a large fish basket, and also the big box you used to carry the fish!"

"Where did you say?"

"Are you kidding me? Yangjiahu Reservoir? Are you sure?"

Upon hearing Xiao Kai say that he had breached the protective barrier at Yangjiahu Reservoir, Xiao Peng clearly did not believe him and asked a series of questions.

"I'm sure, Peng-ge, stop asking and hurry up!"

Xiao Kai wanted to continue explaining to Xiao Peng, but at that moment his float started moving again, so he quickly finished speaking and hung up the phone.

On the other side, Xiao Peng sat on the sofa, clearly stunned.

He just couldn't understand how Yangjiahu Reservoir could be related to the flooding.

He knew very well how scarce resources were in that place. It was a place that even many newbies with high skill levels couldn't conquer, so you could imagine how terrifying it was.

But Xiao Kai's tone just now didn't sound like he was bragging, which made him skeptical.

Just then, Wang Xiaohui, who was watching TV nearby, noticed what was happening and asked, "Xiao Kai called you? Did something happen?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Peng explained what Xiao Kai had just told him.

Even Wang Xiaohui was surprised.

Although she was just a housewife, she had been fishing a few times under Xiao Peng's influence, and had some understanding of fishing from what she had seen and heard. Naturally, she also knew how scarce the resources were in Yangjiahu Reservoir.

At this moment, she also had some doubts about the veracity of what Xiao Kai said.

"Honey, what about me?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaohui went over and saw Xiao Peng's fawning expression.

She waved her hand helplessly and said, "Go on, go on, don't stay out too late."

Perhaps in her mind, Xiao Peng and Xiao Kai's words were deliberately said to her, as if they wanted to invite Xiao Peng out for drinks.

This wasn't the first or second time this had happened, but she wasn't too bothered by it, which at least showed that Xiao Peng respected her opinion.

Moreover, Wang Xiaohui might not agree with others, but she was very clear about the relationship between Xiao Kai and Xiao Peng, as well as their character, so she felt at ease letting Xiao Peng go out so late.

Upon seeing his wife's agreement, Xiao Peng excitedly jumped up, dressed, and rushed out of the house, as if afraid his wife would change her mind.

Looking at the tightly closed door, Wang Xiaohui was speechless, and then continued watching TV.

After leaving his home, Xiao Peng quickly went downstairs.

Two minutes later, his pickup truck successfully drove out of the residential area and headed towards Yangjiahu Reservoir.

On the other side, Xiao Kai stood dejectedly on the shore.

Just now, while he was on the phone with Xiao Peng, his fishing rod started moving.

He quickly hung up the phone, grabbed his fishing rod, and stabbed the fish.

As expected, he successfully hooked the fish.

Unfortunately, due to insufficient preparation and the fact that the fish was probably quite large, he carelessly let his guard down and the fishing rod in his hand was pulled away by the fish the moment he stood up, disappearing instantly into the water.

Looking at his empty palm, Xiao Kai froze for a moment, then realized what was happening and slapped his thigh hard.

"Oh ho!"

"Oh ho!"

At this moment, Yu Qiqiang and Lao Mo, who were about to come over to help scoop the fish, also noticed this situation and almost simultaneously uttered this exclamation.

Now, Xiao Kai was even more frustrated.

In the end, all the frustration turned into a heavy sigh.

He sat back down on the fishing chair with a sigh, and suddenly found himself with nothing to do.

Seeing this, Yu Qiqiang couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xiao, didn't you put a safety line on the fishing rod?"

Old Mo, standing nearby, couldn't help but look over. "Have you forgotten?"

Xiao Kai shook his head helplessly: "No, it's because I don't even have that thing, and I never expected to catch such a big fish!"

Yu Qiqiang and Lao Mo exchanged a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.

Seeing this, Xiao Kai sighed helplessly, "Laugh if you want to!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, both of them burst into laughter.

They thought Xiao Kai was a fishing expert, but it turns out he's just a novice who doesn't even have a safety line, which is essential for wild fishing. What else could he be but a beginner?

Listening to their laughter, Xiao Kai felt frustrated, but he repeatedly resolved that he must buy a safety rope before his next fishing trip after tonight.

Not only that, he also plans to upgrade his other fishing gear.

After several days of fishing, he discovered that many things are essential for a professional fishing career.

For example, fishing rods; he only has one.

If you really want to pursue a career in fishing, this is obviously not an option.

For example, in the situation just now, he didn't have a single fishing rod, which meant his fishing trip for the night was over early.

This is fine in the city, but if it's in the wilderness or a remote area far from the town, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?

Furthermore, the importance of a safety rope cannot be overlooked.

Especially for night fishing, this is simply an essential guarantee for fishing.

In situations like the one just now, if he had prepared a safety rope beforehand, he wouldn't have needed to rush at all.

Even if the fishing rod is dragged away, as long as the safety rope is still there, there's no need to worry about not getting it back.

Now that his fishing rod is gone, he either has to borrow it from these two older brothers or he has no choice but to go home.

He was still somewhat reluctant to lend me his fishing rod.

He dislikes owing others the most, even for a small favor; he cares deeply about it and is eager to repay it as soon as possible.

Only when he is with Xiao Peng and his family can he be free from so many worries.