Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 104: Chapter 101 Cheating

“How is the old master doing?”

This morning, Huang Jiapeng had called.

“He’s in great spirits, ate more than usual this morning, and is in a good mood. Right after breakfast, he went to the park with Qingqing Si Ning.”

Huang Jiapeng had an idea, “Do you think that Miss Huo’s Qigong Massage is reliable?”

Huang Jialin smiled, “I’m not sure about that, Uncle is the one who has experienced it firsthand. All these years, I’ve sought out countless Chinese and Western doctors for Uncle, but he’s never believed in any of them. Whenever those doctors come, he either gives them the cold shoulder or outright scolds them as quacks. When have you ever seen him so proactive? It shows he’s got some faith in it.”

“So you believe in it now?” Huang Jiapeng asked back.

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Was his older brother looking for an answer from him to gain more confidence? Huang Jialin complained in his heart but reluctantly smiled, “Pretty much.”

“Okay.” Huang Jiapeng fiddled with his work and added, “Whether it works or not, let’s not tell anyone else for now. I’ve kept it from my mom and auntie, just saying that Dad misses his daughter and granddaughter, and wants to stay in S City for a while. They know Dad’s stubbornness and haven’t suspected anything.”

“Got it, Dad and I will rush back this afternoon. We’ll talk about anything else when I get back.”

Unlike the varying moods of the men in the Huang family, Huang Chengyi was in a very pleasant mood. He felt that ever since the Qigong Massage yesterday afternoon, his whole body had become much more relaxed, as if someone had unblocked his governor and conception vessels, making him feel comfortable all over.

So, in high spirits, the old master insisted on having his granddaughters take him out, not allowing anyone else to follow, and headed straight for the park.

Since they were going to the park, the old master found everything novel and wanted to try it out. If not for his physical limitations, he might have even wanted to ride the ferris wheel and roller coaster.

Huo Sining and Su Qingqing took turns pushing the wheelchair around the park, passing by the artificial lake where many anglers were fishing at designated spots. On a whim, the old master also wanted to fish.

Huo Sining felt a headache coming on; the old man was indeed a tough nut to crack, throwing a tantrum in his wheelchair. Left with no choice, they went to rent fishing gear from the pavilion as he wished.

The old master had patience in spades, but with people fishing in the artificial lake all year round, how many fish could there be? After more than half an hour without a single bite, the old master became visibly disheartened. Soon after, he would pick up the fishing rod to check it, staring dejectedly at the empty hook.

Huo Sining thought it was amusing; how could one catch any fish if they couldn’t keep calm?

“Grandpa, it’s so hot today, I think we should head back, don’t you?” By now, it was past ten o’clock, with the sun beating down. Even sitting in a shaded pavilion felt oppressively hot, and Su Qingqing couldn’t stand it anymore, beginning to complain with a pout.

“No way, I haven’t caught a single fish yet! Look, everyone else has caught so many, I simply don’t believe I can’t catch any!” The old man got stubborn again, seeing another old man beside him catch a fish and immediately feeling competitive. He wouldn’t stop until he caught something.

Su Qingqing was speechless, and Huo Sining also felt somewhat helpless, both of them sitting foolishly to the side and waiting.

But fishing is not something you can rush; it requires patience.

At this moment, the old master pulled up the fishing rod only to see the empty hook. He began to reel it in to change the bait.

An idea suddenly struck Huo Sining, and a lightbulb went off in her head.

“Great-uncle, let me help you change the bait!”

Huo Sining hurried over and grabbed the bait ahead of the old man, stringing it onto the hook while, when nobody was paying attention, he infused strands of Spiritual Energy into the bait and encapsulated it.

Huang Chengyi turned his head slightly and, though it was unintentional, seemed to catch a glimpse of a streak of green flashing through Huo Sining’s hands. But the sunlight was dazzling, and he thought it was just a trick of the eye, so he didn’t take it seriously.

“All set!” Huo Sining said with a smile, nodding at Huang Chengyi.

The fishing rod was cast out, and while Huang Chengyi was somewhat distracted, a crafty glint flashed in Huo Sining’s eyes as he intently watched the bobber.

Apart from Huo Sining, no one knew how tempting the bait, enriched with the Spirit of Azure Pearl, was to the fish in the lake.

It took less than half a minute after the old man’s rod was in the water for a fish to sense the Spiritual Energy and follow the scent to the bait. Huo Sining soon saw the bobber plunge into the water with force.

“Great-uncle!” Huo Sining called out eagerly, “There’s a fish on the line!”

Huang Chengyi also felt a force tugging at the fishing rod. He was startled, and it took him a second to react, but then he fiercely yanked the rod upward.

The man-made lake wasn’t deep, and it was stocked mostly with small fish like crucian carp and common carp. The people who came here to fish were usually doing so to cultivate their temperament and nurturing their character, using the freshwater rods provided by the park, which were thin and could handle only so much force.

Huang Chengyi felt the fish biting hard on the hook, and he busily pulled back with all his might. However, since he couldn’t move his legs and had to sit in a wheelchair, the fish was powerful, so he had to hold the rod with both hands, which meant he couldn’t move the wheels backward, resulting in both anger and anxiety: “Qingqing, quick, help Grandpa pull back!”

Su Qingqing quickly grabbed Huang Chengyi’s wheelchair and pulled back, while Huo Sining also noticed something was amiss. He grabbed Huang Chengyi’s hands with both of his, and together, they pulled on the fishing rod.

The fish struggled in the water but refused to let go of the bait, leaping and causing large splashes on the surface of the lake.

This commotion naturally caught the attention of the anglers nearby, who were all startled and stood up.

Those who were quick to react were already gathering around, running while shouting, “It’s a big fish! Judging by the strength, this fish is no small catch!”

“The fishing rod is bent like that; hope it doesn’t break! That fish must weigh at least seven or eight pounds!”

“There are such big fish in the artificial lake? I’ve been fishing here for many years, but how come I’ve never seen one?”

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The crowd of onlookers buzzed with conversation, and even the staff responsible for the maintenance of fishing in the artificial lake were alerted, quickly attracting staff members to come over.

However, by that time, Huo Sining and the others could hardly care about that. The fish kept thrashing violently in the water, darting from side to side, its strength comparable to a man’s, and even with the three of them working together, it was a struggle.

A middle-aged man nearby saw the situation and joined in. Unlike the three novices, it was clear that this man was experienced in dealing with such situations. He expertly let out and reeled in the rod, and after several minutes, the fish was finally exhausted and could struggle no more.

Soon, the fish was clumsily pulled out of the water.

When the fish was completely revealed above the surface, everyone’s eyes bulged, and the entire fishing site erupted in an uproar.