Fishing?

Around one o'clock, there were still three or four tables of people in the restaurant's main hall.

Tang Zhi Chu and Jiang Lan sat at a table by the window.

Jiang Lan noticed that Tang Zhi Chu's restaurant seemed to have quite a few servers, with different people bringing out each dish.

Seeing Jiang Lan looking around, Tang Zhi Chu asked, "Are you done with your work?"

Jiang Lan shook her head. "I'm never done, but everything has to be done. I use the time I have for easier tasks to fill in the busy periods and take breaks right on schedule."

"Then hurry up and eat!" Tang Zhi Chu said impatiently.

Jiang Lan withdrew her gaze, picked up her chopsticks, and thought to herself, So stingy.

Upstairs, a group of people were crowded at the top of the stairs, peering down. When the person in front saw something, they immediately smiled and nodded to the person behind them, who then pulled them aside, allowing another person to get a good view.

After everyone had seen enough, they finally entered the private room, satisfied.

As soon as they entered the room, they found Tang Chao sitting there, lost in thought.

"What's wrong?" Tang Mao Cai asked.

Tang Chao shook his head and gritted his teeth, "I'm so happy to see my good brother's relationship has a chance!"

"It's good that you're happy. This little rascal has finally woken up." Tang Mao De seemed more energetic, sat down, and picked up his chopsticks, ready to eat something.

"It's a good thing, a very good thing. That girl looks like she has excellent temperament. Second brother, see? You're always worried about Zhi Chu, and here she is. Such a good girl, you wouldn't be able to find one even if you tried," Tang Xiuju said with a smile.

Although they had only seen her a few times, they were all very satisfied, and their praise was endless.

Tang Mao De finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had always felt that his son had some kind of autism or depression.

Tang Mao De was not a conventional person. Everyone thought he wanted to hold his grandson, but little did they know Tang Mao De didn't care about that.

He didn't expect Tang Zhi Chu to have descendants; he just wanted his son to live well even after he was gone.

"Don't rush, they're driving a Big G," Tang Chao suddenly interjected, seeing that everyone was getting carried away.

"Big G? What's a Big G?"

"A Mercedes-Benz, the kind that costs millions."

Tang Xiuju glared. "So what? Is our Zhi Chu lacking?"

Tang Chao suddenly poured cold water on their enthusiasm, and everyone was a little displeased. Even his father, Tang Mao Cai, glared at him.

Couldn't he pick a better time to be a buzzkill?

Tang Chao laughed. "I'm just sharing information with you all. What's the hurry? I have confidence in my brother, of course. I even lent him my car because I was afraid he wouldn't be confident enough."

Hearing Tang Chao say this, everyone's mood finally eased.

Tang Mao Cai was stunned for a moment, then patted Tang Chao on the shoulder.

However, they also began to discuss future matters. Tang Mao Cai, perhaps having had a drink, told Tang Mao De not to worry. If it really came to the point of discussing betrothal gifts, they would all pitch in.

Tang Chao pouted. Nothing was set in stone yet, but he couldn't pour cold water on their enthusiasm.

Who couldn't see that this scene was all about cheering up Tang Mao De?

Tang Chao suddenly tugged at his father Tang Mao Cai's sleeve.

Tang Mao Cai looked over.

"Dad, look, your son is also in a career upswing, right? I lent my car to Zhi Chu, so your son won't have a car to drive. How about... how about you lend me the Mercedes-Benz your family uses for a while?"

After leaving the restaurant, Tang Zhi Chu got into Jiang Lan's car.

In the car, Jiang Lan watched Tang Zhi Chu fasten his seatbelt before starting the engine.

Tang Zhi Chu had expected Jiang Lan to choose a dating spot near her company or something, but they ended up on the highway.

If Jiang Lan was on the show for love, Tang Zhi Chu naturally didn't believe it.

If it wasn't love, then it must be for her career.

Unlike Zhou Yun, Jiang Lan was in the real economy and had full confidence. She hadn't even actively pursued any so-called product placements.

"Tired?" Jiang Lan suddenly asked.

Tang Zhi Chu shook his head.

Jiang Lan smiled meaningfully and said, "The filming for the show is already more than halfway done."

Tang Zhi Chu understood Jiang Lan's reminder.

"Sister Lan."

"Yes?"

"If you met someone you really liked on the show, what would you do?"

Jiang Lan thought for a moment and smiled. "What else can I do? I'd go for it! At my age, I'm not like you guys, playing guessing games. If you like someone, you have to be proactive, spend time together, and if you still like them after spending time together, then just get the marriage certificate!"

"What if it conflicted with your career?"

"Then I'd have to consider it carefully. However, the chances of something like that happening to me are very small. What kind of conflict could there be? Unless the man I met had ill intentions, but I don't think I'm stupid, right?" Jiang Lan said, glancing at Tang Zhi Chu.

Tang Zhi Chu smiled. "You're not stupid."

"That's right. What about you?"

"Me?"

"Yeah, if your love life conflicted with your career, what would you choose?"

Jiang Lan was indeed sharp. She realized this question was precisely about the situation between Tang Zhi Chu and Chen Si Yang.

If Tang Zhi Chu and Chen Si Yang ended up together, it might not significantly impact Tang Zhi Chu's career, but what about Chen Si Yang?

That could mean two different developmental paths. Jiang Lan felt Tang Zhi Chu wasn't stupid either; he must have realized this, otherwise, he wouldn't have asked her these questions.

Tang Zhi Chu said, as if joking, "I'd definitely choose my career."

Jiang Lan shook her head, "I don't believe you."

Would you be so good to Chen Si Yang if you chose your career? Not only did you draw Zhou Yun's attention to yourself, but you also brought her crayfish and QQ candy.

Anyway, Jiang Lan didn't believe it. Looking at the entire dating reality show, Jiang Lan hadn't encountered a male guest like him yet.

The recipe for QQ candy wasn't complicated, but the design was clever. Jiang Lan had several meetings with people in the company just for this snack.

A potentially best-selling snack invented by a man for a woman—it sounded romantic enough just hearing it.

Jiang Lan was a little lost. Why hadn't she met a man like this?

Why did she always encounter "overbearing CEOs" like Huang Ze Jun?

After a turn, the car drove up the mountain and finally stopped at a place that resembled a bed and breakfast.

Staff members around immediately picked up their filming equipment.

Tang Zhi Chu got out of the car and surveyed the surroundings.

It was April, with lush grass and trees.

The perfect sunlight activated the part of the human body that yearned for beauty.

Tang Zhi Chu took a deep breath. The air was wonderful.

Jiang Lan dragged a large package from the trunk.

"What is this?" Tang Zhi Chu asked curiously.

"Fishing gear!"

Around the bed and breakfast was a reservoir so vast it seemed endless.

A gentle breeze swept across, rippling the water. The reflected white clouds stretched out, distant and ethereal, like a mirror about to shatter.

Tang Zhi Chu carried Jiang Lan's fishing gear bag, and the two walked to the edge of the reservoir.

There were fishing platforms, lounge chairs, and umbrellas here.

Tang Zhi Chu shook his head, "I really didn't expect us to go fishing."

Jiang Lan opened the fishing gear bag, "There are more unexpected things to come."

Jiang Lan casually set up the rod stand and the fishing net, then casually mixed some bait.

"You fish first, I'm going to get something."

With that, Jiang Lan walked towards the bed and breakfast.

Tang Zhi Chu rarely fished, but he thought it shouldn't be difficult.

Just pinch the bait onto the hook and cast it out, right?

After setting up both fishing rods, Jiang Lan happened to return, holding two blankets.

"This is for you."

Jiang Lan handed one to Tang Zhi Chu.

Jiang Lan half-lay on the lounge chair, draped the blanket over herself, and didn't even look at the fishing rod. Instead, she smiled at Tang Zhi Chu.

Tang Zhi Chu imitated her, lying down on the adjacent lounge chair.

With the gentle lake water and the blue sky before him, fishing? Fishing for what!

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