The Fisherman Who Never Catches Fish-Chapter 56 - 55: It moved, it really moved, this time it’s definitely alive!
Fang Hao took out the new fishing rod he had bought for a little more than a hundred bucks, the one he had purchased after lunch that day. He was planning to use this rod for fishing tonight.
After taking it out, he felt that it was heavier than his previous rods.
It was made from ordinary fiberglass combined with multiple layers of carbon cloth. You get what you pay for.
A fishing rod that costs just over a hundred yuan can't possibly be made entirely out of carbon fiber material.
That wouldn't even cover the cost.
So there was no need to expect too much from the material.
As long as it was usable and worked well, that was enough.
If he managed to catch fish tonight, he would buy a better fishing rod to use later.
If he didn't catch any fish tonight, then this rod would be even less necessary. He would continue to use the special rod given as a system reward.
Aside from being heavier, the fishing rod was quite decent overall and felt comfortable to use.
Once he had prepared the rod and adjusted the float, he started to prepare the bait, which he had readied at home before leaving so that he didn't have to mix it on the spot.
He casually threw some bait into the water to lure the fish, then baited the hook before casting it into the river.
Everything was ready now, except for the east wind.
It was all up to whether the fish were willing to cooperate.
Dear fish brethren, it's all on you tonight.
I hope to break my record of zero catches.
There were some fellow fishermen by the banks of the Tongyang River at night, so Fang Hao wasn't alone.
But those people were at a distance from Fang Hao, so they wouldn't get in each other's way.
Everyone was fishing on their own.
Fang Hao could focus on his fishing.
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The viewers in the livestream were all watching Fang Hao, and a bunch of them started making bets on what he would catch this time.
The persona of Fang Hao failing to catch fish had already sunk deep into their hearts.
Very few people believed he would catch any fish tonight.
Even though he was full of confidence right now.
"The streamer's confidence, you know the drill. The more confident he is, the less likely he catches anything."
"It does seem to be the case, eh? Last time, the streamer was so confident he could catch fish, what happened then?"
"I'd rather believe the streamer will reel in a cannon than believe he can catch a fish."
"Haha, aren't you guys a bit too distrustful of the streamer?"
"I'm different. I always believe the streamer can catch fish (Hey Hao, can you put the knife down first?)."
"A newbie passing by. Is this the Corpse-fishing streamer's room? How many bodies has the streamer caught now? (joking)"
"..."
While Fang Hao was concentrating on fishing, his viewers were having a great time.
The chat in the livestream was never empty, always filling the screen.
If all the messages were displayed at once, the entire screen would be covered in text, and not even a shadow of a person would be visible.
This showed how popular Fang Hao was at the moment.
The viewership in his room had surpassed one and a half million.
He had already matched the highest viewership record of the day.
And the numbers were still rising quickly, nowhere near its peak.
Many who came to watch the livestream couldn't help but click in after seeing the recommendation on the Hu Ya platform's homepage. They were curious to see the real face behind the legendary Corpse-fishing streamer.
Naturally, his popularity continued to climb.
Some viewers, who normally didn't watch fishing streams, were also drawn in by the curiosity stirred by Hu Ya's recommendation.
They wanted to see what was so interesting about fishing.
After tuning in, they were captivated by the atmosphere in the room and suddenly found themselves not wanting to leave.
It was as if a special magic was attracting everyone.
They became addicted and couldn't extricate themselves.
It was a toxic livestreaming room.
A fun-filled livestreaming room.
Everyone who joined was thoroughly entertained.
And there were some who were just curious to see what Fang Hao would reel in, watching eagerly to satisfy their curiosity.
As for watching the fishing... Sorry, it seemed that very few people really cared whether any fish would be caught.
It seemed the direction of the chat in the room had started to deviate somewhat.
Fang Hao wasn't in a hurry.
He understood that being anxious was of no use.
He was competing against himself and also against the viewers in the stream.
No one believed he could catch a fish.
So, he was determined to prove them wrong with his actions.
Action is the most persuasive.
Only catching a fish myself is the best way to persuade.
The float hasn't moved yet.
But that's normal.
I'd just baited the spot not long ago; the nearby fish probably hadn't smelled the food yet.
I wasn't in a hurry.
Fishing requires patience.
Without patience, what kind of fishing would that be?
Returning to the familiar spot to fish, Fang Hao felt much better than before.
He completely shook off the gloomy mood from the morning.
Time passed slowly.
Fang Hao was immersed in it and didn't pay much attention to the live stream viewers.
Until a voice echoed in his mind.
"Congratulations, host, for breaking through two million viewers in your live stream, you've earned a Platinum Treasure Box."
When his live stream viewership broke two million, he received another Treasure Chest reward.
This time it was a Platinum Treasure Box.
The same as the reward when he reached one million viewership.
The sudden reward took Fang Hao by surprise.
Reaching two million viewers and getting a reward was quite unexpected, a pleasant surprise at that.
No one would complain about too many rewards.
As long as the system was willing to give, Fang Hao was willing to accept.
If you gave ten, then that would be even more delightful.
Of course, that was unlikely to happen.
Fang Hao didn't have any extravagant hopes of getting ten Treasure Chest rewards at once.
The reward for the Platinum Treasure Box was successfully issued, stored in the System Space, to be opened later to see what good stuff was inside.
Fang Hao was in a good mood, even more relaxed, and increasingly unhurried.
"The streamer has such a cheeky smile."
"Did something good happen?"
Through the live stream camera, the audience saw the faint change in Fang Hao's expression.
They speculated whether Fang Hao had encountered some good fortune to look so happy.
Unfortunately, no one answered their questions.
Because before long, Fang Hao finally saw the float move.
The float jerked slightly.
Fang Hao's body shook, and his spirit revived instantly.
But he wasn't hasty; instead, he focused and waited quietly for the fish to take the bait.
This critical moment required full attention.
It was crucial for whether he would catch a fish or not.
He even dared not breathe through his mouth, holding his breath, just waiting for the target to bite.
"Here it comes."
"This time it's definitely a fish."
Seeing the movement of the float, Fang Hao was confident that this time it really was a fish biting.
This felt different from the previous times he'd caught something.
At that moment, the float plunged down.
The target had taken the bait.
Fang Hao was sure of it.
He felt the struggle as he pulled on the line; this time, it definitely wasn't something strange he'd caught.
It felt different.
Alive!
It was alive!
This time it was for sure a fish.
He was certain beyond doubt!
Though it wasn't very heavy, it was at least a fish.
Fang Hao felt an urge to cry; it hadn't been easy.
This period had been really depressing, not catching a single fish.
Now it seemed heaven was finally compensating him.
