Seeing Zhang Yang leaning against the window looking deep in thought, Lin Nianwei courageously walked over.
"What are you doing here? Are you full?"
Upon hearing some movement, Zhang Yang turned around, surprised to see Lin Nianwei, and put out the half-smoked cigarette with a flick.
"Drank too much, my head's a bit muddled, came out for a smoke to clear up. What about you?"
"Just went to the bathroom, saw a silhouette by the window that looked like you, so I came over to check! It's quite intense inside, Uncle Chen and the others have drunk a lot!"
"I'm not a heavy drinker. If I can avoid it, I will, otherwise I'll have a headache tomorrow!" Zhang Yang said while rubbing his temples.
"Didn't expect it, you're so good at fishing. When I first saw you, I thought it was just luck!" Lin Nianwei said, trying to find something to talk about.
"It's not that exaggerated, luck is quite important too! By the way, I haven't asked yet, do you know how to fish? It's not often you see a lady who likes fishing!"
"My dad started fishing early, so I kind of picked it up from him since I was young! By the way, since we kind of know each other, I don't have your phone number yet.
Master, could you give me a contact number? I'll call you if I have any fishing questions!" Lin Nianwei asked very proactively.
"No problem, what's your number? I'll give you a call!" Zhang Yang pulled out his phone from his pocket and unlocked the screen.
"138..."
Zhang Yang dialed the number given by Lin Nianwei, but the expected ringtone didn't immediately sound.
"Dialed wrong?" Zhang Yang repeated the number, his head a bit muddled as he heard no sound.
"Uh, my phone's in the private room!" Lin Nianwei stuck out her tongue, a bit nervous.
"Oh, I'll save the number then! What name should I use, Long-Legged Beauty Sister?"
The first half was more serious, but the second half was mumbled like it was a self-whisper.
Hearing Zhang Yang say Long-Legged Beauty Sister jokingly face-to-face, Lin Nianwei felt her face heat up, a blush spreading from her neck to the roots of her ears.
"My full name is Lin Nianwei! Don't tease me like that, okay?" Lin Nianwei said softly, a bit peeved as she glared at Zhang Yang.
"Just kidding! Ms. Lin Nianwei, I've saved it!" Zhang Yang fiddled with his phone, then flashed a grin at her.
"I'm done with your nonsense! I'm going back to the room!"
Lin Nianwei felt the atmosphere was made a bit awkward by Zhang Yang's antics, so she turned and left with a blush.
When she pushed the door to the room, Zhang Yang had no intention of moving, he pulled out his lighter and lit the cigarette he'd put out earlier, his gaze drifting through the window to the gloomy sky outside.
"Lin Nianwei, Lin Nianwei! Hehe, pretty person, and a pretty name too..."
After murmuring to himself, Zhang Yang didn't turn to walk toward the room until the cigarette was finished.
The battle inside was in full swing, a bunch of men drinking a lot, the weather hot, they'd switched from liquor to beer, and those who hadn't drunk too much each had a box at their feet, it seemed it would be hard to discern a winner anytime soon.
The celebration banquet went from around seven to ten before ending, the results were quite amazing, with empty beer bottles lined up against the walls of the room, the lightest drinkers already slipped under the table.
According to Luo Dapeng's plan, after the meal they were supposed to go to a KTV for some more fun, but Zhang Yang politely declined, using the excuse of being too drunk to handle more.
Zhang Yang and Little Yi helped the other three drunkards into the car, Little Yi driving the van straight back to their residence from the hotel.
With the main characters leaving, everyone else naturally went home to their respective families. Luo Dapeng arranged for substitutes to take care of the arrangements, dispersing everyone in the hotel's parking lot.
Once the van left the parking lot, Zhang Yang's eyes instantly became clear.
"Little Yi, are you full?" Zhang Yang asked casually.
"The food tasted good, but the portions were small, didn't even eat any staple food, honestly I'm still a bit hungry!" Little Yi, having gotten familiar with Zhang Yang, spoke openly.
Zhang Yang picked up a bottle of Wahaha, opened it and took a swig: "Let's hit the barbecue stall under the hotel and get some skewers!
Brother Luo's crowd are fighters, lucky I didn't show off, or I'd definitely get beat up!"
"Brother Zhou drinks quite a bit too! Brother Zhou, Captain says let's go for skewers! You in?" Little Yi asked while driving.
"Let's go, add wine, and continue the feast!"
Sitting in the back seat, Zhou Chu was a bit tipsy but very clear-headed, unlike Wang Yan and Han Qiang, who were completely knocked out.
After half an hour, the van arrived at a barbecue stall not far from the hotel, Wang Yan and Han Qiang were snoring, unable to be awakened no matter how they were called, so they let it go.
The three who were still sober got out, grabbed a small table, and began to enjoy the skewers soon.
There Zhang Yang was enjoying the evening breeze while having skewers when his phone suddenly buzzed with a new text message!
Zhang Yang opened it to have a look.
Lin Nianwei: "We've arrived safely, rest early!"
Seeing the text, Zhang Yang's lips involuntarily curved into a smile as he quickly typed a reply: "We arrived too, good night!"
"Hey, who are you texting, with such a sleazy smile!" Zhou Chu, more talkative after drinking, squinted at Zhang Yang and couldn't help but comment.
Zhang Yang responded airily, "Just a friend!"
Little Yi chimed in teasingly, "It's Miss Long Legs, right? I saw you two talking by the window during dinner, didn't expect it, so quickly hitting it off!"
Zhang Yang thought his little scheme was unnoticed, but it turned out his companions had caught on long ago.
"I've noticed, you really have the potential to be a spy!" Zhang Yang didn't refute, just had to throw a jibe.
"Haha, just teasing you, didn't expect I guessed right!" Little Yi laughed with a triumphant look.
"Heard from Old Chen that Lin Nianwei is the daughter of Lin Yaozong! Her dad's a leader in the Chinese Fishing Association!" Zhou Chu remarked offhandedly, not as gossipy.
Lin Yaozong's name was one Zhang Yang had heard in his past life, though he'd only had a few brief encounters, never any dealings.
"Being a leader's good! Could help if there are any good policies in the future, our company might even have some sway!" Zhang Yang nodded.
…
Meanwhile, already upstairs on the big bed, Lin Nianwei glanced at Zhang Yang's returned message, feeling a bit excited, but the thrill lasted only a few seconds before she pouted angrily.
"Talk about killing the conversation! Hmph, what a blockhead!"
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Tongting Street, Good Flavor Outdoor Roast Whole Lamb.
After finishing the first round, Luo Dapeng settled the others then called Liu Wenjun and Xu Xiao for a second round.
Compared to the crowded private room, just the three of them had fewer concerns.
"How about it, Old Liu, Little Xu, still up for more drinks?" Luo Dapeng came over, holding two large draft beer glasses.
Liu Wenjun: "Had a lot, let's just have enough and chat a while!"
The three ordered a roasted lamb leg and some other small skewers, then sat down.
"We've drunk and met people, just us brothers at the table, no outsiders, what do you two think of Zhang Yang?" Luo Dapeng asked casually.
Xu Xiao took a sip of beer with foam still in it: "Not bad, young, quite steady!"
"He's more than steady. Frankly, except for not having a master rating, in other areas, he's doing much better than us! Is this guy a rich second-generation? The type with money?" Liu Wenjun speculated.
"I asked people to check, ordinary family, didn't even go to college! Fishing is self-taught, no master!" Luo Dapeng firmly stated.
"But, Old Luo, I still can't figure out why you're so invested in Zhang Yang, what's your plan?"
Considering his younger age, Xu Xiao couldn't hold back his curiosity and voiced it.
Can't blame Xu Xiao, the only link between Old Luo and Zhang Yang was selling the latter's products as an agent.
With celebrations, investigations, etc., it seemed overreacted to Xu Xiao, unnecessary.
Luo Dapeng didn't hide: "You two aren't in my industry, but there's no harm chatting about it.
Wu Tianming from Feng City, heard of him? Wu Tianhui's brother!
This guy partnered with Zhang Yang, recently did great with online sales on the fishing forum! I'm thinking of looking into it!"