I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier
Chapter 235 Setting Off to Golden Peak Mountain

Chapter 235: Chapter 235 Setting Off to Golden Peak Mountain

Ye Chen took the microphone and scratched his head.

At this moment, whether on or off the stage, everyone’s eyes were on Ye Chen.

He quickly organized his thoughts in his mind, but to expect him to give a lengthy speech here?

That was impossible.

It was already 8:40 PM, and time was running short.

It takes at least half an hour to drive to Golden Peak Mountain from the city center of Jiang City.

"Uh, I’ll keep it short and sweet. I’m very comforted to have received the title of ’Five-Good Youth.’"

"I will also continue to strive and do good deeds, making contributions to society."

"That’s all I have to say for today, please carry on!"

After finishing, Ye Chen handed the microphone straight back to the baffled host on stage.

Then he left the press conference as if he was making a quick escape.

The guests sitting at the head table, including Wang Lindong, as well as everyone else, were dumbfounded.

This...

This isn’t the same as the script, is it?

Wasn’t Ye Chen supposed to give a fifteen-minute positive energy speech on stage?

Watching Ye Chen’s hasty departure, Wang Lindong couldn’t help but give a wry smile.

This kid must be in a hurry to go fishing.

Well, since the process is complete, let him be!

He tapped the microphone, breaking the awkward silence.

"Mr. Ye Chen’s speech was excellent. Keep it up and forge ahead!"

"Please give a warm round of applause for Ye Chen!"

...

As for Ye Chen, who returned backstage, he found Zhou Tao.

Zhou Tao was also stunned to see Ye Chen back so soon.

"What the hell, what’s this about? Why did you leave after just a few words?"

"Didn’t I tell you to stick to the speech script?"

Looking at the bewildered Zhou Tao, Ye Chen revealed a cunning smile: "I don’t have time for a long-winded speech, there’s a fish biting right now."

Zhou Tao let out a forced smile.

This cheeky kid is really something!

"Well, then take these two plaques with you!"

"They’re yours!"

After speaking, Ye Chen gestured hurriedly to Liao Xuexue, who was waiting backstage.

"Gal, let’s go, off to fishing!"

Liao Xuexue obediently nodded, then followed Ye Chen towards the exit of the TV station.

As for the 500,000 yuan prize, Ye Chen received it as soon as he took the microphone from the host.

To tell the truth, it was good that he got the 500,000 yuan early.

If he hadn’t received the money, Ye Chen wouldn’t have been so anxious to leave.

He might have even stayed on stage to chat with the crowd.

...

Ye Chen and Liao Xuexue reached the parking lot and got into the car.

Then Ye Chen started the car and activated his mobile navigation.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Liao Xuexue, curious about Ye Chen’s impatience, couldn’t help asking.

"Teacher Ye, where are we going fishing today?"

"Golden Peak Mountain Pond! There are nothing but whoppers in there, not a single fish under ten pounds!" Ye Chen said excitedly.

Just as he buckled his seat belt, his phone started ringing.

He picked it up to find that it was his wechat group "Jiang City River Squad" lighting up.

Ye Chen opened the group chat, to see the group was buzzing with activity.

Old Liao: "Where are you guys? I’m already biking on the national road, probably just over ten minutes away from arriving."

Old Lin: "I’m almost there too, estimating about fifteen or sixteen minutes!"

Old Jin: "Same here, almost there, but I must say, Golden Peak Mountain doesn’t seem far but biking there and back is indeed quite a distance!"

Old Zhang: "Where’s Teacher Ye? Why hasn’t Teacher Ye sent any messages today? Don’t tell me Teacher Ye is standing us up? @Ye Chen"

Old Liao: "Old Zhang, don’t be so petty. Teacher Ye is at a press conference right now, he’ll probably join us as soon as it ends. Let’s just wait for him there!"

Old Zhang: "Hey, Old Liao, I see now that you and Teacher Ye are in cahoots, wearing the same pants. Teacher Ye is not even your son-in-law yet; you don’t need to rush to his defense!"

Old Zhang: "[Bomb]Piss off, I’m speaking the truth. Besides, Teacher Ye is driving, and it’s a Land Rover, a tiger! Isn’t that much quicker than us biking?"

Watching the lively wechat group, Ye Chen couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He quickly replied: "The press conference has ended, Ye Chen will be on his way shortly!"

Having said that, Ye Chen stepped on the gas and bolted off, heading for Golden Peak Mountain Pond!

It has to be said, the Land Rover Defender top model was a thrill to drive.

The 4.0, V8 engine roared with a "vroom vroom" as soon as the pedal was pressed.

Its deep, rumbling sound was clearly not that of a cheap car!

On this journey, Ye Chen truly had his fun driving, but it turned his co-pilot Liao Xuexue pale as a ghost.

Why?

Because Teacher Ye’s driving style was just like when he drove his old farm tricycle!

It was either full lock on the steering wheel or the pedal to the metal, occasionally executing tactical cuts into other cars’ lanes.

This provoked many drivers to give Ye Chen the middle finger.

But Ye Chen didn’t take it to heart.

All the drivers on the road were just slowpokes.

The road ahead was clearly empty, and yet they insisted on crawling along at forty or fifty miles per hour.

It not only affected traffic efficiency but also posed safety risks.

So, Ye Chen naturally wasn’t going to indulge them, flooring the pedal and enjoying the rollercoaster-like rush of acceleration as he overtook other cars—it was all part of the fun!

In less than twenty minutes, before nine o’clock, Ye Chen arrived at Golden Peak Mountain ahead of time.

Golden Peak Mountain Pond was located halfway up Golden Peak Mountain.

So there was a bit of off-roading involved to get there, something Ye Chen found extremely delightful.

Whether it was big pits or small holes, they were nothing to the Land Rover Defender; it was as if moving on flat land.

Although there was some bumpiness inside the car, the air suspension wasn’t selected for nothing.

Arriving halfway up the mountain, Ye Chen saw a large courtyard not far away.

On the gate plaque of the courtyard, a few big characters were written in red: "Golden Peak Mountain Pond"

He had arrived!

Ye Chen parked the car in front of the pond, but just as he did so,

Liao Xuexue dashed out of the door, ran to a locust tree, and began to heave violently.

Originally, when they were in Jiang City, Liao Xuexue felt a bit carsick due to Ye Chen’s aggressive driving.

After going through the bumpy mountain road just now, she couldn’t hold it in any longer.

As soon as she got out of the car, she started to retch miserably, her face pale.

Ye Chen, sitting inside the car, saw Liao Xuexue’s state and couldn’t help but click his tongue, muttering,

"This young lady really can’t take it, such a grown person and still getting carsick!"

No sooner had he spoken than his face suddenly turned white, and then a heaving sound was heard from inside the car...