Chapter 14: Could It Be That the Show Crew Gave Her a Backdoor Pass?

Jiang Wanting walked over, and Yuan Jin had already taken the fish in hand, measuring it with his hand.

“This fish must be about 70 or 80 cm long!”

Yue Su’s sidekick, Xiao Ye, who was filming, nearly threw the equipment in excitement and couldn’t help but interrupt, “We measured it, and it’s just around 80 cm!”

Yue Su had caught four fish in total, and this salmon was the largest.

At the time, she didn’t have high hopes, but the fish seemed to have no sense and just swam straight into her hook. It was almost miraculous!

Jiang Wanting blinked, teasing in a joking tone, “No bait, and it still bites? I don’t believe it. Could it be that the show crew gave her a backdoor pass? This is too biased.”

As soon as she said this, the live chat exploded.

[“What?! This is live, we were watching the whole time, do you think we’re fools?”]

[“I was paying attention, the camera didn’t even move. Do you think we can’t tell whether it’s real or fake?”]

[“Can Jiang Wanting use her brain? Is it so hard to admit someone is good?”]

[“Jiang Wanting is just reasonably suspicious, no bait and still a fish? Even a fishing master would kneel in front of that!”]

[“Yue Su is still a newbie, but where’s the newbie look? Really fake.”]

Before anyone else could speak, Xiao Ye couldn’t hold back.

“Teacher Jiang, our show dares to do live broadcasts because we can guarantee everything is transparent. If you don’t trust Yue Su, do you not trust the viewers’ eyes? Besides, do you not know what kind of person Director Liang is?”

Director Liang was known for his bad temper in the industry and didn’t care for pleasantries.

Not to mention Yue Su, even if Fu Xijin showed up, he might not give him face.

Jiang Wanting felt embarrassed and smiled awkwardly, lowering her head, “I misspoke. I was just too surprised.”

Yi Xia smiled gently, “Yue Su’s right. Their luck is indeed quite good. Looks like I need to soak up some good fortune too.”

Yuan Jin didn’t have time to focus on where the fish came from. He had seasonings, a stove, and a beautiful salmon dinner right in front of him!

“We should hurry back and process the fish.”

His tone was familiar, considering the salmon was caught by Yue Su and Yao Yao.

Yuan Jin wasn’t totally clueless, laughing, “Yue Su, I won’t take advantage of you. I’ll pay you for the fish. Is that okay?”

Yue Su smiled and answered generously, “Of course, no problem. This big fish, I can’t finish it myself, I might as well let the show crew take it back.”

Xiao Ye’s eyes lit up, so they would get to eat a big meal tonight!

Nao Nao looked at the fish and regretted not following them to the fishing spot.

She also wanted to fish!

Yao Yao, noticing her, thought she wanted to eat the fish, so she said, “Mom, can we give this fish to sister?”

Yue Su gently patted her head, “Of course. You have the right to decide.”

Now, Nao Nao felt awkward. She was older than Yao Yao and knew there was competition in the show.

Even though she didn’t care for the small island, it didn’t stop her from wanting to win.

“No, no, this is Yao Yao’s fish. I can’t take it.”

Yue Su bent down slightly, “Aren’t you going to trade me water for it? Two bottles of water for one fish, is that a deal?”

Nao Nao looked at Fu Xijin, her eyes full of expectation, “Uncle, can we do that?”

Fu Xijin replied calmly, “Two bottles of water for a tarp.”

This was the first time they had a direct conversation since they met.

His expression was calm, as though talking to a stranger.

Yue Su realized clearly that it was only her who was mired in the past.

It wasn’t fair.

She wanted to see if this man would one day also experience the feeling of love unreturned.

Yue Su’s lips curled slightly, but there was no smile in her eyes, just coldness.

“Deal.”

Nao Nao heard Fu Xijin’s request for a tarp instead of a fish and was confused.

“Uncle, what do you need the tarp for?”

Yao Yao suddenly spoke up, “Maybe it’s going to rain!”

Everyone stopped in their tracks, and Jiang Wanting laughed, “Yao Yao, don’t worry, it won’t rain. I checked the weather forecast before I came. It’s supposed to be sunny for the next few days.”

Yao Yao stuck to her point, “It’s going to rain tonight.”

Shen Mijin gave her a glance, his mocking expression exactly like Shen Junzai’s.

“Idiot, the forecast says no rain. Can you be more accurate than the weather forecast?”

Yao Yao put her hands on her hips and shot him a fierce look.

“I’m not an idiot! It’s going to rain, I’m not lying!”

Nao Nao pulled Yao Yao to the side, “Let’s ignore him.”

Yi Xia stopped, looking at Shen Junzai, and coolly said, “I almost forgot. When is President Shen going to wash his hair while doing a handstand?”

Shen Junzai pretended not to hear, striding away.

Jiang Xin looked over at Yao Yao’s fish and felt envious, but didn’t want to show it.

Her eyes darted around, and she ran over to Fu Xijin.

“Uncle, next time can you take me fishing?”

Fu Xijin ruffled her hair and replied, “Sure.”

Jiang Xin smiled with satisfaction, then noticed Yao Yao glancing over at her.

“Uncle, do you remember the time you took me out to sea and we caught that huge squid?”

“Of course I remember.”

Jiang Xin gave a greedy little smile, “The squid you caught was so delicious, Mom and I both loved it.”

“Mm.”

Jiang Xin tilted her head, “Even though I don’t have a dad, Uncle is just like a father to me. I like Uncle the most.”

Fu Xijin paused, his gaze deepening, and a complex expression flickered across his face.

[“Fu Xijin and Xin Xin really resemble each other, they must be biological father and daughter.”]

[“Such a cold person, but he responds to Xin Xin with such patience. He really spoils her.”]

[“If they are really father and daughter, why aren’t they married? I don’t understand.”]

[“The chemistry between Jiang Wanting and Fu Xijin isn’t as strong as with Yue Su.”]

[“Yue Su, stop talking!”]

The viewers were sharp-eyed. Fu Xijin was kind to Jiang Xin, but he was indifferent to Jiang Wanting.

Fu Xijin grabbed an axe, choosing a tree of moderate thickness to chop down.

The muscles in his arm tensed with each swing, and the camera captured every flex of his body, revealing the strong, powerful lines of his physique.

[“Ahhh, finally get the appeal of a rugged man!”]

[“The weather’s dry, girls, be careful.”]

[“I accidentally walked into a yellow stream! Where’s his WeChat!?”]

In just a few moves, Fu Xijin chopped down the tree and cleaned it up.

His movements were practiced, quick, and efficient.

He carried the cleaned-up tree trunk on his shoulder without even breaking a sweat.

The cameraman trailing behind couldn’t help but feel deflated. Compared to Fu Xijin, he looked so weak.