185: Poisonous Milk

Gao Xiaofan walked back while switching his titles.

He swapped 'Sheathed Enhanced Version' for 'my livestream, my rules'.

Qiu Gu followed closely behind Gao Xiaofan with a tense expression, terrified that he might do something reckless.

“So as I was saying, persistence is key in everything, and fishing is no different~ Although I didn't get a single bite all day, that last one was enough to fill the whole net.”

Li Yuer forced a smile as she interacted with the viewers in the livestream room. Seeing Gao Xiaofan and Qiu Gu approaching, she looked up at Gao Xiaofan with an inquiring gaze.

She had watched Gao Xiaofan's livestreams for three years and had never seen him so furious. Even the various provocations and set-ups from the Kings Battle Tournament Organizing Committee hadn't made him lose his composure like this. Even after enduring a night of debris flow and being rescued, he hadn't uttered a single word of blame toward the Program Production Crew.

The way Gao Xiaofan had just lost his temper made her immediately push the foul language of those two Fat Balls to the back of her mind.

Gao Xiaofan smiled at her. Seeing this, Li Yuer instantly beamed, her heart finally settling. Although she didn't know what had happened, seeing Gao Xiaofan back to normal made her feel much lighter.

“Little Yuer, where's the Black Carp?” Gao Xiaofan scanned the shore and asked curiously.

“I put it in the net. It probably won't survive, so let's just take it back,” Li Yuer sighed.

“Yeah, taking it back is good. It'll be a great way to advertise for Little Orange's family when the time comes!”

Gao Xiaofan comforted her with a smile.

“Brother Gu, you take the Gimbal. Little Yuer, are you still going to fish?”

Li Yuer shook her head. After over twenty minutes of high-intensity fish-playing and a whole day of casting, she hadn't felt it until she stopped. Now that she was resting, her entire arm felt incredibly sore and weak.

“Then take a break~ You can chat with Orange and teach her a bit about fishing.”

Gao Xiaofan watched Qiu Gu pick up the Gimbal and said a few words to Li Yuer before walking straight toward the two Fat Balls.

Li Yuer stood up and looked at Gao Xiaofan worriedly, but seeing Qiu Gu following closely behind him, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Brother Gu is so steady; with him there, no conflict should break out.

Gao Xiaofan and Qiu Gu's arrival only earned them a glance from the two Fat Balls, who then went back to their business. As for the Gimbal in Qiu Gu's hand, they didn't care at all.

Livestreaming was becoming more common nowadays; anyone could do it, and at most, a few dozen people would watch. To them, there was no need to pay any attention.

Qiu Gu nudged Gao Xiaofan and showed him the bullet chat on the screen.

The viewers in the livestream room were getting curious.

“Weren't these two jerks being rude just now? Why are we back with them?”

“They're not fans of Brother Wo Zi, are they? That's a bit embarrassing~”

“Watching Orange is better than watching these two Fat Balls~”

Gao Xiaofan took the Gimbal, looked at the bullet chat, and smiled, unable to resist saying:

“These two big brothers look like they really know how to fish. Let's come over here and learn a thing or two.”

After saying that, he watched patiently, looking for an opportunity.

The foul-mouthed Fat Ball was likely Director Li. Director Li turned back with a satisfied smile, but as he turned his head back, he let out a soft exclamation and suddenly jerked his rod—he had hooked a fish.

Gao Xiaofan's eyes lit up, and he spoke to the livestream.

“Wow, the big brother hooked a fish!”

Qiu Gu looked at Gao Xiaofan's exaggerated expression and couldn't help but feel speechless. Your acting is way too flamboyant.

Hearing the exclamation behind him, the corners of Director Li's mouth curled up. This spot really does have fish; coming here was the right choice. Even those few newbies could catch fish, so if it's me... hmph, just wait for me to fill my net!

“It should be a Yellowtail Fish, but these Yellowtails are prone to snapping the line!”

Gao Xiaofan's voice reached Director Li's ears, causing his hand to tremble involuntarily, but fortunately, he managed to steady himself.

The other Fat Ball next to him picked up the Landing Net, getting ready to scoop the fish.

Gao Xiaofan saw that the Yellowtail was still being steadily controlled. In his excitement, he stood up, his voice rising in pitch as he started gesticulating wildly.

“Big brother, you're amazing! I've already snapped several lines today!”

Director Li stumbled as he watched the water surface quickly return to a calm state. Of the two hooks on the sub-line, only one remained.

The line had snapped!

The livestream audience, who were originally confused by Gao Xiaofan's over-the-top acting, couldn't hold back when they saw this scene.

“Hahaha, Brother Wo Zi is killing me.”

“Toxic jinx? Is that you? You're the toxic jinx, right?!”

“This is the 'amazing fishing skill' you were talking about? I don't believe it; even Orange is better!”

Director Li turned around, about to curse at the kid behind him for startling him, only to see the boy looking at him with a face full of sincerity.

“Big brother, it's better to use a thicker line set. Snapping a line is normal, don't be sad. You're really amazing for getting a bite so quickly!”

Hearing Gao Xiaofan's words, Director Li thought about it and felt it made sense, so he couldn't help but nod.

He turned back, pulled out another clump of strangely shaped bait, and tossed it into the water. Gao Xiaofan curled his lip at the sight.

Why don't you just hang a triangle on one and a square on the other!

Three minutes later, Director Li lifted his rod again—another fish. Gao Xiaofan got excited once more.

“Big brother, you have to stay steady this time! Don't let the line snap again.”

Director Li was also nervous. This Young man behind him was so concerned about him, and he was livestreaming too. Although it was only a few dozen people at most, it was still dozens of people; he couldn't lose face!

Gao Xiaofan smiled. He had to play the part well, building it up slowly; he couldn't overact all at once.

The fish was steadily played until it was exhausted. The Fat Ball next to him tentatively reached out with the Landing Net, looking clearly a bit afraid.

Gao Xiaofan's eyes lit up. He couldn't help it; the opportunity had been served to him on a silver platter, and it would be wrong not to act on it.

He suddenly stood up again, waving his arms and shouting loudly, his left arm twisting irregularly as if he were dancing.

“Hey big brother, that's not how you use a Landing Net! You have to be fast, accurate, and ruthless, or else the fish will get away!”

The Fat Ball holding the Landing Net was startled. He didn't even like fishing that much and only had a half-baked level of skill; he was just here to keep Director Li company. Surely he wouldn't mess up, right?

Hearing the Young man's reminder from behind, Director Li couldn't help but glance at his subordinate on the bank.

Seeing the other man trembling and acting timidly, he couldn't help but offer a warning.

“Xiao Wang, don't you dare let my fish escape while netting it~”

These words terrified Xiao Wang, who was holding the net. What if he really did let it escape?

The more worried he got, the more afraid he became, and his movements slowed down as he cautiously approached the Yellowtail floating on the water.

“Splash~” The Yellowtail suddenly lunged. Xiao Wang panicked and jerked the net hard, sending water splashing everywhere. Everyone looked at the Landing Net in anticipation.

Director Li and Xiao Wang both breathed a sigh of relief. The Yellowtail was still flopping, but it was already in the net. Qiu Gu looked disappointed, while only Gao Xiaofan had a strange look on his face.