novelaction Chapter 143 Being Stepped On and Eaten
Chapter 143 Being Stepped On and Eaten
"It's okay, I didn't expect you to be under the pool. I'm sorry, I stepped on you!" Kong Kong said a little embarrassed.
Zhang Liangjun smiled, grabbed the ladder and prepared to climb up, but was stopped by Kong Kong, "Teacher Zhang, I'm not very good at swimming. I heard from Xiao Xiao that you swim very well. Could you teach me?"
"Sure, you've swum before, right? If you can swim, swim a lap and let me see!" Zhang Liangjun thought to himself, "This person who can't swim dares to go into the deep water alone? He's really brave!"
Kong Kong didn't tell Zhang Liangjun that her level wasn't comparable to that of professional athletes. If she went all out, Kong Kong could swim the 50-meter freestyle in about 45 seconds, which was considered outstanding among ordinary people.
I tried hard to recall how I was when I first learned to swim, but my swimming posture had become muscle memory after a long period of training, making it difficult to imitate. I secretly gave myself a hard slap on the thigh, realizing that the excuse I had just made was terrible!
Zhang Liangjun could tell from her hesitant swimming that she knew how to swim, and her clumsy imitation of a beginner was probably, perhaps, or should be, influenced by her own passive behavior. This is probably the same effect as increasing one's charm value! Just like when people see a beautiful woman, they want to take a second look.
"Kong Kong, your problem mainly stems from insufficient physical strength. You can do more exercises at home, such as planks, sit-ups, and push-ups, to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles. This will make your body more stable in the water," Zhang Liangjun gave a general advice before leaving.
Although this guy was very good-looking, Zhang Liangjun felt that he had already offended too many people in this world, and his heart was made of flesh and blood, so he couldn't divide it among them. Some of those people received more attention than others, while others were almost ignored. If everyone was just playing around, Zhang Liangjun wouldn't have any psychological burden, but when things got serious, it was a hurdle that Zhang Liangjun couldn't get over.
Kong Kong didn't continue swimming. Instead, she lay down on the edge of the pool, just like she was lying on a desk, her chin resting on her arm, staring intently at Zhang Liangjun's departing figure.
Zhang Liangjun, keeping a safe distance, happened to spot the fishing gear. He then instructed the female captain to stop the boat, opened the tackle box, adjusted the fishing rod and sinker, added bait, and forcefully cast the line. The reel spun and creaked as it quickly released the tangled fishing line.
Zhang Liangjun placed his fishing rod on the shelf beside him and began to stare blankly, completely absorbed in the moment. That's how fishing is; once you've set everything up, you just need to wait quietly. During this time, you don't have to think about anything or do anything. Zhang Liangjun felt this was the most enjoyable time, even more so than the moment he caught a fish.
Forty minutes later, seeing no fish were biting, Zhang Liangjun retrieved the hook and changed the bait. About twenty more minutes passed before the fishing rod, fixed to the boat, suddenly moved, bending rapidly into an exaggerated arc. Fortunately, the rod was of reliable quality; even though it was creaking, it didn't break.
Zhang Liangjun quickly and slowly released the fishing line, keeping it at a moderate taut. He would reel it in again when the fish got tired, repeating this several times until the line was fully reeled in. Zhang Liangjun could finally see the fish in its entirety; it looked like a tuna! He grabbed the landing net beside him and scooped the unfortunate tuna onto the boat. The fish was indeed quite large; even the large landing net could only catch the front half. It seemed the shipyard was really taking Zhang Liangjun's order seriously, even the complimentary fishing gear was top-notch.
Two slaps rang out immediately from behind.
Qiu Yingying: "Teacher Zhang is so amazing!"
Guan Juer: "Brother Zhang, you caught a really big one!"
Zhang Liangjun felt something was off about the last sentence, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. "What are you doing here?"
“We’re watching you fish!” Guan Juer said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Zhang Liangjun quickly packed up his fishing rod, tied the fish with a rope, and headed towards the kitchen. "Guan Guan, Ying Ying, today you'll have some of the freshest tuna sashimi!"
"Sister Liu, could you please prepare this fish?" Upon arriving in the kitchen, Zhang Liangjun immediately called to the chef to begin preparing the tuna. If it wasn't processed quickly, the tuna would die soon. It's rare to find tuna in a place like this; the boat's docking spot isn't a fish-population area. Without the lure of food, tuna shouldn't be present, so this one is probably a lost, directionally challenged fish.
The burly chef, Liu Guifen, was also an experienced cook and had no trouble handling the tuna. "Boss, what great luck! You caught such a big tuna on the first day!" The colleague, who was flattering Zhang Liangjun, deftly began to process the ingredients in his hands.
"Hehe, just lucky!" Zhang Liangjun raised his hand to check the time; it was already past five o'clock. He then said to Qiu Yingying, who was waiting to eat fish, "Yingying, go tell them to come and try my spoils!"
Zhang Liangjun was very happy. On the one hand, he had actually caught a fish, and on the other hand, he was flattered by the chef. Even after two lifetimes, Zhang Liangjun still felt happy when he was fawned over.
Guan Juer wasn't idle either; she and Qiu Yingying split up and went in two directions to look for the people. Ten minutes later, all the women had arrived. Even in the afternoon, the temperature was still quite high in the sweltering summer heat. Zhang Liangjun pointed to the refrigerator next to them, "There are drinks there, help yourself to whatever you like! Kong Kong, don't be shy, we're all friends, just order whatever you like on the ship."
Kong Kong wasn't being polite; it was just that after the drowning incident, her heart was pounding whenever she saw Zhang Liangjun again, and her actions and expressions became restrained.
Qu Xiaoxiao silently observed this scene, a slight smile playing on her lips. Just as she expected! With such similar tastes to hers, it was impossible for Kong Kong to have no reaction after meeting Zhang Liangjun!
The stools and dining table were fixed to the hull, and most of the items on board were secured to prevent the items inside from swaying violently in strong winds and waves.
Everyone gathered around the dining table, sitting on round stools. Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer began to vividly describe Zhang Liangjun's fishing trip. Qiu Yingying was the main speaker, while Guan Juer added details from the side. The two of them portrayed the fish he caught as a great hero who had won a battle.
Andy and Ji Xiaotong were amused by the two, but Zhang Liangjun's face darkened. What was supposed to be something to brag about had been turned into a laughing stock by this mess! The two were in luck today! In his mind, he jotted down a large amount of debt owed to Qiu Yingying and a small amount owed to Guan Juer.
"Alright, I reckon the fish is almost done!" Zhang Liangjun interrupted Qiu Yingying's performance. "Xiaoxiao, go get a bottle of wine! Just choose your favorite flavor."