Chapter 1042: 1039

"Don't move, I'll help you remove the fishhook..."Ah Qing awkwardly followed the pier's stairs down to the sea platform, crouched down, and removed the hook from the corner of the Yellow Croaker's mouth, repeatedly apologizing to it and explaining that it couldn't leave just yet.

Catching these rare fish, according to current regulations, they cannot be released directly.

You need to call the relevant departments or the police, have a professional veterinarian treat the wound, disinfect it, install a tracker, and then release them.

Those who proactively report are also awarded a bonus, ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands, depending on the endangered status of the species.

"Goo goo..."

After listening to Ah Qing's explanation, the Yellow Croaker had an exclamation mark pop up on its forehead, showing an expression of understanding, its fish eyes half-squinted as if it was smiling.

Oh! Why didn't you say earlier that it's Brother Fuli's partner? Isn't this like flooding the Dragon King's temple?

Boss Bai and I are quite familiar; when I saw foreign fishing boats coming into our territory to fish, I'd sneak onto their decks and pretend to be dead to ambush them.

When the sea police and Spirit Beast Gang brothers arrived, I'd directly act as evidence against them.

With my status, touching me means life imprisonment.

Xia Dong once caught a Yellow Croaker weighing fifty kilograms, and when the swim bladder was made into fish glue, it sold for a high price of three to four million. It's the same fish glue Master Fuli saw in the restaurant at the music hall.

The "evidence fish" from the Spirit Beast Gang weighs even more, and its fish glue price surely exceeds five million.

"Hetui——"

After greeting Master Fuli and Ah Qing, the Yellow Croaker glanced at Yang Qingfeng and spat a mouthful of seawater at him.

Don't you know whose place this is? Coming here to fish without a sonar, do you really think my million-worth status is a joke?

"This... even the ocean panda holds grudges." Yang Qingfeng grumbled with frustration.

Nevertheless, the quick fish catch still gave him an amazing experience.

Despite the Yellow Croaker's poor attitude, this didn't stop Yang Qingfeng from using it as a conversational piece.

Buddies, do you understand what a million-worth fishing rod means?

That lame Grouper, even if it grew to half a ton, would it compare to my 2.3-meter Yellow Croaker?

"Sister Zhiyu, is this setting okay?" After easing the Yellow Croaker's mood, Ah Qing looked towards the gathered group of anglers, pointing at the gold-armored fish.

"Excellent, this is just too excellent!"

Chen Zhiyu didn't say much and promptly gave Ah Qing a thumbs up.

Golden gleam, National One, multi-million, which fishing grounds could produce such an absurd spectacle?

If any greed arose, they could be emergently treated for acute copper poisoning within three days.

"It's good if it's ready! I feel I can continue with Dad's bait mix and my luck!"

With Chen Zhiyu's praises, Ah Qing felt a sense of pride as if achieving great accomplishments, eagerly wanting to continue fishing.

After the second rod cast into the sea.

Predictably, the aroma from the bait mix immediately caught the attention of the spirit beasts beneath the sea.

In less than a moment, the Queen Regal Fishes, attracted by the bait's spiritual particles aroma, quickly snapped onto the hook.

When the fish, over 11 meters long and nearly three hundred kilograms heavy, surfaced, the anglers standing there were dumbfounded.

It was as if they were in Wonderland, looking at Sea Fishing City with an odd gaze.

Even though they knew Ah Qing was probably a fake, they were prepared to reside here for several days.

"Chen... Manager Chen, something's happened! Many fishing enthusiasts are flooding into our service department wanting to book tickets..."

While Chen Zhiyu was helping pull in the fish, a woman wearing a professional skirt and cloth shoes dashed up to the pier, joyfully reporting the service department's situation to Chen Zhiyu.

Seeing Ah Qing catching fish to the point of fatigue, not just these anglers here.

But those in the live streaming room were even more anxious, itching as if insects were crawling all over them, immediately navigating the live streaming room's description link, finding Qingao Island's official website, inquiring when Qingao Island would officially open.

On Qingao Island, including accommodation expenses, just not wanting extravagance, a three-day two-night stay can be managed within two to three thousand yuan, not particularly outrageous.

Compared to those really spending out at sea for fishing, Qingao Island is a cost-effective choice.

But...

Currently, it's in the ribbon-cutting trial operation stage, with only three sightseeing cruises heading to Qingao Island each day.

Even anglers living in Xia Dong want to rush to Qingao Island, the quickest they can do is wait for the noon cruise.

"Whew... I'm almost sore from pulling the fish." Ah Qing wiped the sweat off her forehead, happily nudging the little fox on her shoulder.

"Let's go! Let's join the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and then head straight to the hotel for two bowls of rice!"

After a round of fishing, it was already approaching 11 o'clock, nearly the ribbon-cutting ceremony time for Qingao Island.

According to the itinerary, Ah Qing now had to lead the little fox to the market area, live stream this moment, and showcase other features beyond fishing.

Qingao Island's target audience initially focuses on family trips, anglers, pet lovers, and those who enjoy nature.

Attracting anglers with bait full, naturally it's time to present other baits meant for fishing.

"Everyone, take a look, do you see the trenches on the ground?"

Ah Qing lifted the streaming phone, with the selfie camera aimed at herself and the little fox, revealing a mysterious expression, saying: "This is a major feature!"

Viewers in the live broadcast room couldn't see what was in the trench outside the camera, only seeing fences.

Comments were filled with complaints about Ah Qing teasing them, knowing that Qingao Island currently had no tickets, yet still enticing them...

"Heh heh..."

Ah Qing chuckled, not teasingly, directly grabbing the little fox's neck and placing him on the back of the estuarine crocodile passing through the trench.

"Friend, could you please help send the little fox to the hotel entrance?" Ah Qing asked.

The large estuarine crocodile blinked, glanced at Master Fuli on its back, surprised, raised a foreleg to salute Ah Qing, solemnly saying:

"Quack! Quack quack——"

[Eleme] Mission complete, smoothly guaranteed!

The Yangtze Crocodile moved its four short legs, quickly carrying Master Fuli through the trench towards the hotel.

Ah Qing followed behind, filming, telling the live stream audience:

"This is Qingao Island's [Eleme] service line. Besides normal meals, these crocodiles can earn snacks and fruit money by helping tourists carry luggage..."

"However, they can't carry heavy things; they're for tourists to take photos. Also, it's best to keep an eye on valuable items throughout. Oh, and there are estuarine crocodiles on Qingao Island, the big ones have a lot of strength..."

Ah Qing was chasing the little fox, arrived at the ribbon-cutting platform, smiling widely while raising her phone, directing the camera towards the mascot on the stage:

"Ta-da~ Look at the rainbow-lit sack on stage! It is the mascot of Qingao Island!"

"Of course, it's a souvenir for visitors; the little fellows on the island are all employed, so we can't take them."

Ah Qing finished introducing and then picked up the little fox, brought him to the ribbon-cutting ceremony stage center, handed the phone to Qiu Lingling beside her, holding the little fox while standing in the central position.

Lin Ying, Ah Bai, Chen Zhiyu, Grandma Hedgehog, and her obedient grandson Lin Hao all stepped onto the stage one by one, picking up the gold ceremonial scissors offered by the master of ceremonies to start the ribbon-cutting.

"Xiaolan, watch out when grabbing the scissors..." Ah Qing kindly reminded Xiaolan.

Others, whether Doggy, were standing or crouching on the ground.

Only the little fox revealed its belly paws, managing the scissors. Ah Qing watched him, a bit worried he'd slip up.