Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 601 Fishing
Originally, whenever Yao Meilan thought about Liang Xianglian, Erniu, Xu Yuping, and Zhu Caixia, who were all Li Guoqiang's women, and then associated it with Luo Huijuan being her daughter, all sorts of messy thoughts would pop into her mind.

Now that she's dressed like this, it's really hard not to have all sorts of wild thoughts!
Fortunately, she is already over fifty years old, and not only has more wrinkles on her face, but her figure has also changed a bit.

The problem is that although she is not much older than Xu Yuping and others, she looks like she is from two different generations.

This sometimes makes her feel resentful, and sometimes she feels a sense of longing.

Unfortunately.
"Mom, are you alright?" Luo Huijuan asked hurriedly when she saw Yao Meilan suddenly freeze.

"Oh! It's nothing, I just feel a little uncomfortable!" Yao Meilan's cheeks were a little hot.

"Well, why don't you go inside and sit in the cabin for a bit?" Luo Huijuan suggested after a moment's thought.

"No, that's not necessary!" Yao Meilan glanced at Li Guoqiang somewhat unconsciously.

"Okay, then call me if you need anything!" Luo Huijuan didn't think much of it and immediately gave her instructions. Then she ran to the top deck of the yacht to play with Shang Xiuzhen, Pan Qiaoyan, and others, and took Chen Xueqing and Jiang Qiaofeng to play.

And what they like to do most on a regular basis is, of course, playing mahjong!
Soon, the sound of mahjong tiles being rubbed could be heard coming from the top deck of the yacht.

Besides, Li Dawei and Song Guochang chatted while enjoying the scenery at the bow of the boat, while Xu Yuping and Ma Shufen, along with Zhen Hexiang and Wu Caie, prepared some drinks and snacks in the cabin.

Also, Luo Guofu and Zhao Qiuyan were responsible for playing with their daughter, Jiang Xiaohu, and Li Guoqiang's children in the second-floor cabin.

In the end, only Yao Meilan was left, standing alone by the gunwale, looking rather lonely.

She stood there for a while, first giving Li Dawei a somewhat annoyed glare from afar, then hesitated for a long time before suddenly walking towards Li Guoqiang as if possessed.

"Qiangzi, are you planning to go fishing?"

“Yes! The fish in this sea are big and plentiful, and it’s really fun to catch them. If you’re interested, I can get you a fishing rod to try out.” Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang immediately started recommending it with great enthusiasm.

In fact, he had originally planned to invite Li Dawei and Song Guochang to go fishing together, but seeing that they were chatting on the side, he didn't bother them.

In this way, we can give one of the extra fishing rods to Yao Meilan so that she can experience the fun of sea fishing and get some exercise at the same time.

"No, no, I've never fished before. I don't want the fish to pull me down." Yao Meilan waved her hands repeatedly, her body swaying back and forth.

"Okay, then you can just watch from the side. Let me know if you want to fish!" Li Guoqiang didn't force him, nor did he pay attention to the waves or the scenery he had never seen before.

Seeing this, Yao Meilan first breathed a sigh of relief, and then felt a strange sense of loss and melancholy.

Perhaps, she really has gotten old!
"Hey, go ahead!"

Soon after, a young and beautiful maid took the yacht to the middle of the vast sea. All around, there was only the endless sea and the occasional fishing boat.

After the yacht stopped, Li Guoqiang immediately swung his fishing rod and cast the bait he had prepared into the sea.

Yao Meilan gradually relaxed and was even able to stretch her body in the sea breeze.

"It's so comfortable!"

"Feels good, doesn't it! You'll feel this comfortable every day from now on!" Li Guoqiang chuckled as he listened to Yao Meilan's exclamation.

It was a little past five in the evening, and the warm, gentle sunset shone on people, giving them a lazy feeling.

Add to that the refreshing sea breeze that constantly caresses the skin, bringing a sense of comfort from the bottom of one's heart.

And that is the unique charm of the sea.

"Mm!" Yao Meilan nodded happily upon hearing this, then turned around to look at Li Guoqiang.

From her angle, she could see Li Guoqiang blocking the setting sun.

The warm and gentle sunlight directly outlined Li Guoqiang's exquisitely sculpted body, and then, like a world-famous painting, it instantly entered Yao Meilan's eyes, causing her heart to skip a beat.

She quickly looked away, afraid that if she looked any longer, she would start to have wild thoughts again.

Just as she was beginning to wonder if she had been provoked by Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen, and others recently, she suddenly heard Xu Yuping's voice from behind.

"Sister Meilan, are you learning to fish from Qiangzi?"

“Yes! I was just curious, so I took a look!” Yao Meilan turned around and saw Xu Yuping’s figure, which was no less than that of someone in their thirties, as well as her fair and tender skin. A hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

"Here, try this juice. It's all freshly squeezed from fruit," Xu Yuping said with a smile, handing Yao Meilan a glass of carefully prepared mixed fruit juice.

Compared to Luo Huijuan and Shang Xiuzhen, she, Ma Shufen, Liang Xianglian, and others were not so enthusiastic about playing mahjong.

One reason is that they are older and need enough time to rest and take care of their health.

On the other hand, they were aware of their age disadvantage, so they wanted to work hard in terms of cooking and housework to make Li Guoqiang used to their care.

In this way, even if they get old and can no longer fool around with Li Guoqiang, they can stay by Li Guoqiang's side with peace of mind.

"Mmm! Delicious!" Yao Meilan reached out and took the juice, brought it to her lips and took a sip, her face immediately showing a look of surprise.

"If you like it, please drink more. This juice can regulate your stomach and intestines and nourish your skin!" Xu Yuping was delighted to see this and then introduced it with a chuckle.

"Really? Then I'd better drink more!" Yao Meilan's eyes widened, and then she hurriedly gulped down another big mouthful.

"Oh right, you haven't put on sunscreen yet, have you? Why don't you come into the cabin with me and I'll apply it for you?" Xu Yuping noticed that Yao Meilan's skin was a bit dry and suddenly thought of something, so she quickly suggested.

"Sunscreen? What's that for?" Yao Meilan was slightly taken aback, then asked with some confusion.

"This sunscreen is for applying to your body to prevent sunburn and tanning!" Xu Yuping explained earnestly, without any intention of making fun of Yao Meilan.

Back when Li Guoqiang took out those cosmetics and let them use them, their reactions were not much better than Yao Meilan's.

"Wow, that's amazing! Can you put some on for me and let me try?" Yao Meilan immediately became interested. Since she couldn't get the special treatment that Xu Yuping and Ma Shufen received, she figured she could at least use this sunscreen!

Moreover, Li Guoqiang has so much money now, she doesn't need to save money for him.

Soon, Xu Yuping pulled Yao Meilan into the cabin and busied herself applying sunscreen.

Li Guoqiang's attention remained fixed on the fishing rod.

Since he came to Hong Kong, he has spent most of his time fishing every day.

While earning a lot of gold coins as a reward, he also successfully raised his fishing skill to the master level.

It can be said that if he wanted to, he could catch even the deep-sea predator, the great white shark, with ease.

He wouldn't usually do that just to enjoy the fun of fishing; he would only target the more valuable deep-sea fish.

Not long after, he suddenly pulled the fishing rod, and after more than ten minutes of pulling, he finally caught a bluefin tuna.

"Sister Ping, Sister Ping, come quick! We've got our main course for tonight!"

"It's here!" Upon hearing the shout, Xu Yuping hurriedly came out of the cabin. When she saw the bluefin tuna on the deck, which was as thick as an adult's thigh and more than a meter long, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Qiangzi, you're amazing!"

"Hehe! No problem. Hurry up and call someone to take this fish inside and chill it. We'll make sashimi later!" Li Guoqiang's face showed a smug smile.

"Okay!" Seeing how happy Li Guoqiang was, Xu Yuping immediately nodded and agreed. Then she ran back to the cabin and called out Ma Shufen, Yu Jiaxue and the others. She also remembered to take an insulated box.

"This fish is huge!" Yao Meilan, Yu Jiaxue, and the others looked on in astonishment when they saw the bluefin tuna on the deck, which was almost as tall as them.

"Not bad! Qiangzi has caught even bigger ones before!" Xu Yuping took the initiative to show off for Li Guoqiang before he could say anything.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Yu Jiaxue and Wu Caie looked at Li Guoqiang with a hint of surprise.

No matter where you are, women will always have a tendency to admire men who are strong.

Moreover, Li Guoqiang was their man, which made their sense of pride even stronger.

Only Yao Meilan felt a slight sense of lingering fear, and even glared at Li Guoqiang with a hint of annoyance.

Li Guoqiang had recently wanted her to go fishing with him. If she caught such a big fish, wouldn't she be dragged into the water and made a fool of herself?

Soon, Xu Yuping, Ma Shufen, and the others worked together to move the bluefin tuna into the cabin, and then took out some ice from the freezer to chill it.

Not long after, Li Guoqiang caught another giant deep-sea octopus, adding a main dish to the evening's barbecue dinner.

Afterwards, as it was getting dark, Li Guoqiang did not cast his fishing rod again. He quickly packed up and ordered the boat to return to port.

At this moment, Li Dawei finally remembered his wife Yao Meilan and came looking for her from the bow of the boat.

Li Guoqiang took the opportunity to approach Song Guochang and even handed him a bottle of beer.

"Uncle, you don't seem to be in a good mood. Do you feel that I haven't treated you well?"

"No, no, that's not true. I just feel like there's nothing I can do here!" Song Guochang waved his hand and then explained somewhat tactfully.

In fact, he originally planned to take this opportunity to keep Wu Caie by Li Guoqiang's side, and then use Li Guoqiang's funds and connections to make a name for himself and prove his own abilities.

However, after seeing Li Guoqiang's vast fortune, all his fighting spirit was completely extinguished.

In order to retain some self-respect in front of Li Guoqiang, he felt that it would be best for him to go back to Beijing and part ways amicably.

"How could that be? You mustn't think like that. This world is far more wonderful than you imagine." Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow and then earnestly advised him.

Upon hearing this, Song Guochang remained silent.

"How about we wait until you have a better understanding of the situation in Hong Kong, then I'll lend you some more money, and you can decide for yourself what kind of business you want to start?" Li Guoqiang suggested softly after a moment's thought.

After he finished speaking, he saw that Song Guochang still didn't say anything, so he had no choice but to use his trump card.

"Uncle, I'm not trying to be mean, but can't you, a grown man, have some self-respect?"

Don't you want to become a millionaire through your own abilities, then go back to Beijing and show those who looked down on you how well you're doing?

"Can I really do this? Aren't you afraid I'll waste your money?" Song Guochang asked hesitantly.

"Look at what you're saying! Money is meant to be spent, isn't it? And I believe you can definitely make something of yourself!" Li Guoqiang was delighted to hear this and chuckled as he comforted him.

"Alright! I'll think about it carefully!" Song Guochang glanced at Li Guoqiang, but didn't agree immediately.

Because he knew that once he agreed, he would never be able to hold his head high in front of Li Guoqiang again.

However, he also hoped that he could return to Beijing with his million-dollar fortune and show those who had looked down on him his abilities.

"Alright, then think it over carefully. You can tell me whatever you're thinking!" Seeing that Song Guochang's attitude had softened, Li Guoqiang didn't urge him. He simply nodded, gave a word of advice, and then turned and went into the cabin.

As Song Guochang looked at the vast sea and felt the sea breeze, he thought about the cold looks he had suffered after being dismissed from his post, and the scales in his heart gradually tilted towards staying.

However, he still needs some time to convince himself to "sell his wife for personal gain".

After about half an hour, the yacht returned smoothly to the dock where it had departed. Then, led by Li Guoqiang, the group moved from the dock to a nearby beach.

Night had quietly fallen, but lights were lit up on the beach, tables and chairs were set up, and some young and beautiful maids were busy around the barbecue grill.

(End of this chapter)