Fishing rods, barbecue equipment, snacks, and beer were quickly brought over.
Bai Xiaoguang, this guy was clearly prepared, earning thumbs-ups from everyone.
There were two fishing rods in total, one for Qin Chuan and one for Li Ya, while the others rolled up their trousers and waded into the Yellow River to catch fish by hand.
However, fishing requires bait, and Bai Xiaoguang had only prepared fishing rods, not bait. Qin Chuan immediately took Li Ya to find bait.
In the damp sand, under stones, in the grass... many of the insects that lived there were good bait.
While searching for bait, Qin Chuan deliberately teased Li Ya by bringing a worm with legs in front of her. She screamed in fright, raised her fists to hit him, and fled in panic, leaving a trail of footprints on the sand.
It couldn't be helped; women were naturally allergic to small things like earthworms and caterpillars, and Li Ya was no exception.
After much effort, they finally found enough bait. The two found a spot where the current was gentle and sat leaning against a large rock.
On the shimmering mother river, fish occasionally flicked their tails, swimming upstream.
The surroundings were encircled by undulating green mountains, offering a spectacular view.
Not far away, a group of grown men were splashing water at each other. Perhaps out of consideration for Li Ya's presence, they hadn't taken off their clothes, and they all got soaked from the splashing.
But no one seemed to mind; everyone was happily playing in the river, their laughter carrying far and wide.
This was truly a rare and uplifting place. When tired from work, coming here to fish and enjoy the scenery would bring a rare sense of leisure.
"Xiao Chuan, I never imagined our sand quarry would be such a place."
"If we have money in the future, building a tourist area here, or developing it into a scenic spot, would be a good choice."
"Whenever we're tired from work, we can come here to relax."
Li Ya nestled against Qin Chuan's shoulder and said slowly.
"Then we'll have to make a lot of money. Developing a tourist area requires an astronomical sum!"
Qin Chuan teased.
"You have no romance at all. You're always talking about money, as if you're obsessed with it!"
Li Ya was a little displeased, her delicate, pretty face full of charming annoyance.
"I'm just stating facts. Without money, how can we develop a tourist area and turn this place into a scenic spot?"
Qin Chuan spread his hands, looking innocent.
"Hmph, you just don't understand romance. You completely missed the point I was trying to make."
Li Ya rolled her eyes. "Of course, I know developing a tourist area requires a lot of money. I was just saying that casually. Do you really have to develop a tourist area?"
"Let me ask you, since we got together, have we ever gone out for a trip like this?"
Qin Chuan fell silent. He finally understood Li Ya's point.
It seemed that since they got together, this was indeed their first outing.
Usually, they would just stroll in the park in the county town, have a meal together, and then go home to play their adult games. There was almost no other entertainment, and they had never been to any fun places.
This was very unfair to a woman, especially a woman in love.
"Sister, I'm sorry!"
"Once our careers are stable, I will definitely make up for what I owe you!"
Qin Chuan apologized sincerely. "Then, wherever you want to go, wherever you want to be romantic, I'll accompany you!"
Li Ya reached out and gently caressed Qin Chuan's handsome face, her eyes like autumn water filled with tenderness. "Xiao Chuan, I'm not complaining. I just said it casually, don't take it seriously!"
"We both know our current situation very well. Even if you really wanted to take me out, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the time."
"Let's wait until both our businesses are stable before we think about going out and being romantic."
"I'm already very satisfied with being able to come here and have fun for a day!"
Looking at the gentle and considerate Li Ya beside him, Qin Chuan was filled with emotion. He couldn't help but press his lips onto her small mouth, eliciting a soft moan from Li Ya, who responded passionately.
Just as they were engrossed in their kiss, about to proceed to the next stage, the fishing rod beside them suddenly dropped, as if being dragged by a big fish into deeper water.
"Damn it, where are you going, get back here!"
Qin Chuan reacted quickly. Forgetting even the kiss, he jumped off the rock and snatched the fishing rod, pulling upwards with all his might.
Unexpectedly, the big fish in the river was very strong and couldn't be pulled up.
Li Ya, who had just recovered from her shock, quickly jumped off the rock and helped pull.
With their combined strength, after a great deal of effort, they finally pulled a large fish with a pale belly onto the shore.
"Xiao Chuan, this fish is so big! It must be at least seven or eight pounds, right?"
Li Ya excitedly exclaimed as she saw the large crucian carp wriggling stubbornly on the sand. As soon as she finished speaking, she shrieked, realizing that the fish's tail had flicked water onto her face.
"At least seven pounds!"
"The two of us won't be able to finish it in one meal."
Qin Chuan said with certainty.
"Hehe, the crucian carp in the Yellow River are so plump!"
Li Ya happily pressed down the tail of the large crucian carp with her hand. Qin Chuan was about to reply when he noticed the other fishing rod also moving and quickly bent down to grab it.
Before long, another plump, large crucian carp was caught. Although not as big as the first one, it was still at least three or four pounds.
A delighted Li Ya jumped and danced, preparing to catch a few more to take back, either to store in the refrigerator or give away if they couldn't eat them all.
Time flew by, and the two became so engrossed in fishing that in less than half an hour, they had caught five fish.
At this moment, shouts were heard from a distance. It turned out that everyone had already lit the barbecue grill, with smoke rising and fish being prepared for roasting.
Under the cool autumn breeze, the strong aroma of cumin wafted for hundreds of meters, making the tempting smell of grilled fish mouth-watering.
Everyone gathered in a circle, drinking beer, eating delicious grilled fish and snacks, enjoying their rare leisure time.
This outing continued until dusk was approaching, and then they decided to end it.
By the time they returned to the city, it was already past eight in the evening.
Everyone was tired after a day of fun. Qin Chuan and Li Ya didn't go to the factory but returned to their own small home.
After a refreshing hot shower, the exhausted couple lay in bed, embraced each other, and drifted into a sweet sleep.
After sleeping for an unknown period, Qin Chuan was suddenly awakened by a ringing telephone. He picked up his phone and saw that it was already one in the morning. The caller was Zheng Chengdao.
Qin Chuan was instantly wide awake. Li Ya rubbed her eyes and complained, "Who is it, calling in the middle of the night!"
Qin Chuan didn't answer but quickly answered the phone.
"Boss, something's happened!"
As soon as the phone was connected, Zheng Chengdao's voice came through rapidly.