Lu Ao took out his phone and checked the time. It was 3:07. By his estimate, the rain would start sometime between 3:20 and 3:30 and stop around 3:50.
He casually opened WeChat, and Qi Yan's question popped up first: Lu Ao, are you going to collect the nets this afternoon? Can I come along and film a video?
- Sure. I'll probably set off around four.
- Weren't you going out to sea to pump out the water pit?
Qi Yan replied instantly: We didn't go because of the rain.
Qi Yan: Zhang Ge said earlier that he had something to do and wouldn't be going. With just the two of us left, we couldn't be bothered either.
Qi Yan: Lin Gongshang is beside me. He said he wants to come collect the nets too. Shall we come together?
- Come on, then. It's not like I have anything else to do.
Lu Ao had barely finished replying when Lin Gongshang pulled the three of them into a group chat.
Lin Gongshang: Should we go have a picnic this afternoon? Lu Ao, aren't you collecting nets? I'll bring a chicken and some seasonings. If we catch fish out there later, we can grill them right away. What do you think?
- Not a good idea. It just rained. Where are you going to find firewood?
Lin Gongshang: Worst case, I'll bring some myself.
Lin Gongshang: Come on. It's been ages since we dug for Mud Crabs. While you collect the nets, I'll dig up some Mud Crabs in the woods. Maybe I'll even find a Butter Crab.
Lin Gongshang: @Qi Yan Say something. What great footage! Don't you uploaders love doing stuff like outdoor survival?
Qi Yan: I'm fine with anything. It depends on what you two want. Footage