The Top Fishing
Chapter 147 - 128: The Giant Contest

Chapter 147: Chapter 128: The Giant Contest

Moreover, as far as I know, more than 20,000 jin of large fish were released a week ago, and the pond has been closed off to fishing until the competition begins.

The registration fee for this competition is 3000, and the prize for the highest total weight is 100,000 yuan in cash, with a BMW X5 awarded for the heaviest single fish, limited to 300 participants."

After Xiao Xue had thoroughly explained the details of this grand fishing competition, Lin Yang was immediately even more tempted. Such an environment, such density, and such rewards were truly a rare opportunity.

"Do you know if there are still slots available? I want to register," he decided without hesitation.

Xia Xiaoxue nodded in response, "Yes! Because this competition is mainly targeting local anglers from Suzhou, the organizers haven’t done much advertising. When I checked this morning, fewer than 200 people had registered. If you go this afternoon, you should be able to make it."

"That’s great!"

Lin Yang responded with a happy face, then asked, "By the way, can I ask you a favor? I’d like you to drive me to register this afternoon, and then help me find a hotel to drop off my luggage."

Before Xia Xiaoxue could respond, Mr. Xia spoke first, "Xiao Xue, doesn’t your place still have a guest room? And it’s close to Taihu as well. Lin Xiao You, there’s no need to trouble yourself, just stay at Xiao Xue’s place for the night. It will be convenient for both of you during the competition."

"This... wouldn’t be proper," Lin Yang hesitated, feeling it would be inconvenient to stay with Xia Xiaoxue. He already felt fortunate that she could drive him to register.

"What’s not proper about it? Staying under one roof doesn’t mean sharing a room. What age are we living in? I, an old man, am not as conservative as you youngsters. Besides, I trust my own judgment, Lin Xiao You, I believe in your character."

Since Mr. Xia had already put it that way, Lin Yang found it difficult to object and looked to Xia Xiaoxue for her thoughts.

After considering her grandfather’s words for a few seconds, Xia Xiaoxue nodded, "Alright, I actually wanted to ask you some fishing-related questions anyway."

She genuinely had no objections, as she shared the apartment with a female friend and wasn’t the only one living there.

With both agreeing, Lin Yang simply nodded, thinking it was just for one night, there was no need to overthink it.

In order not to miss the registration, after bidding farewell to Mr. Xia, he hopped into Xia Xiaoxue’s car and they first headed to her place.

Xia Xiaoxue’s residence was situated between Taihu and Suzhou City Center, a drive of less than twenty minutes, and they soon arrived.

The place was a high-end residential complex and her apartment was a spacious four-bedroom, one-hall layout, very beautifully maintained, with her roommate not at home at the time.

Lin Yang settled down after placing his luggage in one of the guest rooms.

After a brief rest, Xia Xiaoxue drove him straight to the leisure villa near Taihu.

On the way, Lin Yang had basically learned about the leisure villa and the Big Fish Pond.

This was a fishing-themed manor located suburban side of Taihu, with dining services, a big fish pond, and leisure entertainment, quite upscale.

Half an hour later, Xia Xiaoxue brought Lin Yang to the registration site of the competition.

To his surprise, the fishing spot’s environment exceeded his expectations, built along the lake with lush greenery akin to visiting a wetland park, the air was incredibly fresh, making one feel very relaxed.

"How is it? The environment is nice, isn’t it, Master Lin?" Xia Xiaoxue took the lead and asked.

"Indeed, it’s excellent. This is my first time at such a wonderful fishing venue. Where’s the registration? Let’s head there first, otherwise I might miss out on an available slot."

"Sure, it’s over here."

Xia Xiaoxue led Lin Yang straight to the registration area.

A few minutes later, they arrived at a temporarily set-up counter where Lin Yang paid the fee and registered.

His luck wasn’t bad; Xia Xiaoxue had mentioned in the morning that fewer than 200 people had registered. Now, around 3 PM, only less than ten slots were left. Lin Yang managed to register before the slots were closed.

After registering, the two headed to the Big Fish Pond venue for the next day’s competition. Lin Yang planned to scout it in advance.

However, upon arrival at the entrance, he found that it was cordoned off with a prohibition line, preventing entry.

"They prohibited entry after stocking the fish, and you can only enter once the competition starts tomorrow," Xia Xiaoxue explained from beside him.

Lin Yang quickly surveyed the large water pond, which appeared rectangular, covering at least twenty to thirty acres.

The shore was equipped with wooden fishing platforms, and there were uniformly designed wooden benches and chairs behind them. Fishing here would be quite comfortable, it was apparent that the owner had put a lot of thought into this setup.

Lin Yang scanned the fishing spots near the paved road and was overall satisfied, noting a balanced distribution of fish across all locations, without any particularly bad or exceptionally good spots. The water quality was also excellent, which, with favorable weather, would likely ensure active fish.

After wandering around a bit more, Lin Yang noticed someone who seemed to be a manager of the villa.

Politely, he initiated a conversation, "Hello, brother. It’s our first time here, and we aren’t very familiar. Could you tell us about the general fish stock in your pond?"

The staff member gave them a glance and then spoke, "Our Longlin Villa has three ponds, and this time the largest, the Big Fish Pond, is open for the competition. It covers an area of 21.7 acres with 300 fishing spots set up. Initially, the pond had about 20,000 jin of fish, including various common freshwater species."

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