After resting for over half an hour, Lin Yang finally felt a bit better in terms of his physical condition, and by this time, Li Xiaopeng and Yue’er had already finished their live stream and packed up their gear.
Brother Feng came over and said, "I’ve already contacted some friends, and tonight we’ll have a small party to celebrate."
That evening.
Lin Yang became the undeniable center of attention, Brother Feng invited seven or eight friends with the same hobby, and everyone discussed fishing techniques and shared their fishing experiences.
With liquor, meat, and friends, the celebration banquet couldn’t have been more enjoyable.
At the same time, the news of Lin Yang catching a giant blue catfish weighing over a hundred pounds at a reservoir in Chengdu was quickly spreading online.
Netizens who paid a bit more attention captured the live stream in his channel, then edited and uploaded it to their personal accounts, including a mention of Lin Yang’s account at the bottom.
Those who were less particular simply practiced grab-and-go, taking screenshots from the video, then uploading it with an exaggerated cover for the giant blue catfish.
Fishermen do love content about catching big fish, and the sensational hundred-pound giant blue catfish quickly drew the attention of the target audience, spurring rapid and heated discussions, and the popularity skyrocketed in no time.
The once obscure mountain reservoir on the outskirts managed by Feng Bing, had overnight turned from deserted to highly sought after.
Starting from yesterday, ever since anglers learned that Lin Yang was fishing here, new anglers had been continuously coming over.
And after today, a large group of anglers were eagerly preparing to try their luck at the reservoir to catch the giant fish, including many internet-famous fishermen and even professional Masters, who were also planning to fish here and take on the challenge of the giants in the water.
After the dinner, Feng Bing made good on his promise and transferred ten thousand yuan to Lin Yang.
Originally, he had told Lin Yang the appearance fee would be fifty to sixty thousand, but the promotional effect over the past few days had been surprisingly good, and Lin Yang had also caught two giant blue catfish and released them on the spot.
The appearance fee, combined with the reward for catching and releasing the big fish, had indeed reached ten thousand yuan.
Lin Yang wasn’t going to be too particular about the ten thousand yuan transferred from Feng Bing, because this reservoir fishing trip was a win-win collaboration, and there was no need to get too exact about the money.
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The next day.
Feng Bing originally wanted Lin Yang to stay for a few more days of fishing, as in the past few days, many anglers had come from afar hoping to meet Lin Yang, or wanting to exchange tips, get advice, or take photos with him.
However, Lin Yang declined after answering a phone call.
The call was from Wang Bo and came early in the morning, at around seven.
Wang Bo, Tai, and another companion had also set out on a fishing trip some time ago. They had arrived in Yunnan a few days earlier.
The reason Wang Bo called Lin Yang was to tell him to come to Yunnan quickly in the next couple of days because there was going to be a fishing contest soon, of national significance, a rare opportunity not to be missed.
Upon hearing about a very special national fishing contest, and being invited by Wang Bo, Lin Yang naturally wouldn’t miss it, as it had also been a while since they had seen each other.
After briefly explaining the situation to Brother Feng, Lin Yang and his two companions packed up their things and said their farewells, as they were directly driving to Yunnan.
Originally, according to their fishing trip plan, they still needed to fish in several locations within Xichuan Province, but time was of the essence, so they would have to wait for another opportunity to come back.
The journey from Chengdu to Yunnan isn’t actually that long, and this time their destination was Erhai in Yunnan.
Departing early in the morning, just after seven o’clock, Lin Yang, Yue’er, and Li Xiaopeng were already by the shores of Erhai, enjoying the breeze and watching the sunset by evening.
As one of the southernmost provinces in China, Yunnan Province is also one of the most famous scenic destinations in the world. With a climate like eternal spring and picturesque scenery, it is a sought-after travel destination, an earthly paradise.
Upon entering Yunnan, it’s as if everyone’s mind begins to play a song.
To the south of the colorful clouds, the direction of my heart,
Where the peacock flies, memories linger long,
The shimmering silver light of Yulong Snow Mountain,
The beauty of Lijiang, travelers on the road,
Moreover, Yunnan Province crisscrossed with rivers and home to numerous lakes, is one of the regions with the most developed water systems in China.
Here we have the Yangtze River (Jinsha River), Zhujiang (Nanpan River), Yuanjiang (Red River), Lancang River (Mekong River), Nu River (Salween River), and Daying River (Irawaddy River)—six major river systems spread throughout Yunnan Province.
With such abundant water resources, the variety and number of fish species in Yunnan Province are also among the top in China, which is the reason why Wang Bo invited them to participate in this special fishing contest in Yunnan Province.
Wang Bo and the rest had agreed to meet Lin Yang and his friends at a guesthouse by the shores of Erhai.
With time to spare, Lin Yang and the others decided to first visit the shores of Erhai to take in the romantic landscape and culture.
The city where Erhai is located is known as the town of romance, and the shores of Erhai are considered the perfect place for serendipitous encounters, recognized as a place where one finds love.
Every year, couples in love, or single youths longing for a romantic encounter, come here in unending streams, and this place has witnessed many a sweet beginning of a romance.
The reason why it has become the town of romance is mainly due to its breathtakingly beautiful scenery, which makes people feel as if they are in a fairy tale kingdom, naturally giving rise to feelings of love.