The two dishes and one soup were very simple, but the two of them enjoyed it immensely. Zhang Yang himself wasn't picky about food, while Meng Fan was simply starving after a busy morning of casting without a break.
Each of them filled a bowl with soup, and Meng Fan gently blew on it before eagerly taking a sip, burning his mouth in the process.
"How does it taste?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile.
"It's delicious, very fresh, with a faint mint flavor!" Meng Fan nodded repeatedly, despite the soup's heat, he continued to slurp it down.
"The pancake is cold, dunk it in the soup!" Zhang Yang reminded.
Following Zhang Yang's advice, Meng Fan tore the pancake and soaked it in the fish soup, he felt like he opened a new world. The pancake absorbed the soup, becoming soft and chewy, absolutely a perfect match!
Meng Fan picked up a piece and stuffed it into his mouth, the unique blend of protein and vinegar teased his taste buds, boosting his appetite.
"Delicious, this is delicious too!"
Meng Fan, who had tried many dishes at numerous hotels, found himself succumbing to Zhang Yang's simple dishes in this open-air setting by the reservoir.
His hunger got the better of him, and he didn't care about his eating manners in front of the camera, ravenously chewing away.
Watching the fishing livestream transform into a food show, the viewers couldn't help but tease.
[Tsk tsk, what a wonderful life it is to eat side dishes and drink beer in such a beautiful environment, truly envious!]
[Can't resist, I'm calling friends to plan a weekend camping trip at the reservoir after watching this, completely hooked, highly addictive!]
[Watching Meng eat is truly appetizing! Clearly all simple homemade dishes! Applause for the livestreamer's cooking skills!]
[Looking at the dishes and drinks in the stream, my noodles suddenly seem unappetizing!]
While eating, Zhang Yang glanced at the public chat and cheerfully said, "Reservoir fishing naturally involves being in character. Sometimes it's not about the fish, but feeling the liberation from social roles and reverting to nature.
Although our livestream setting is artificially arranged for effect, I hope all viewers don't forget their original intention!
If life's pressures are wearing you down, take a break during the weekend to find a place to unwind!"
[Well said! That's exactly the vibe, nailed it, streamer!]
[Just curious, when is this place open to the public? I don't mind paying, want to bring my family over! I'm from Fengcheng, not too far!]
[I second the above question, willing to pay to play! Promise to be absolutely considerate, won't cause trouble at the reservoir!]
[If visits are possible, count me in, a gathering of fishing enthusiasts from all over, grilling, drinking beer, sounds delightful!]
Faced with the enthusiasm from his viewers, Zhang Yang remained rational, "It's not possible to open it to the public temporarily. The facilities around the reservoir have just started planning, and I'm short on manpower, with my schedule packed with livestreams!
Nonetheless, since everyone is interested, you can keep following my streams. I'm fond of making friends, and when the time is right, I'll definitely organize offline fishing events for fans!"
[With the way the host acts and speaks, it's definitely worth having a drink offline! Count me in!]
[I'm signing up as well!]
The public chat was buzzing with responses, with fans already starting to claim spots for a gathering.
Zhang Yang didn't dwell on the topic for too long and swiftly changed the conversation.
He knew well enough that he wouldn't have the time to entertain these fans anytime soon. It would take some consistent streaming and forming a reliable fan base first.
Time is a fascinating thing, it's a great filter for real loyal fans, and when Zhang Yang does organize a gathering, it will definitely prioritize welcoming those true supporters.
For those who are all talk and no action, Zhang Yang has no interest in entertaining them.
Before they knew it, lunchtime was finished amidst their eating, drinking, and chatting, and they cleaned up the utensils, finding it was only one o'clock.
"Have you rested well? Not sure how the fish are biting this afternoon, want to stream a little more?" Zhang Yang asked Meng Fan.
"No problem!" Rested, Meng Fan was full of energy again.
"Come on, brothers in the livestream, the host and partner have had their fill, let's see what's happening in the fishing spot, maybe there's a surprise!"
Zhang Yang called out and quickly got back into the afternoon livestreaming mode.
Meng Fan sat on the fishing box, took some red worm bait from the food box, and started casting again.
According to the expectations Meng Fan had during lunch, having re-baited the fishing spot at noon and rested for an hour, the density of crucian carp would be higher, and maybe there would be a series of catches after starting.
However, to his surprise, after nurturing the spot for an hour, and casting three times in a row, the bobber didn't move at all.
"This isn't right! We just re-baited at twelve, it's been an hour now, why is there no bite at all!" Meng Fan knitted his brow slightly.
After listening, Zhang Yang gazed thoughtfully over the shimmering water surface of the reservoir area.
After a few seconds, Zhang Yang said, "Keep fishing, I'll mix some bait for you to try!"