At this moment, ah—, it feels like man has merged with the world around him.
The man closed his eyes, took a deep breath in with an expression of contentment, and continued:
"Catch of the day? That's just an added bonus. If there is fish, I enjoy its freshness; if not, I revel in the atmosphere.
The goal isn't the weight of a few pounds in the bucket, but the clear-hearted serenity achieved by retreating from noise, communing with nature and spirit. Between the rise and fall of the rod, it's tempering patience, nurturing the mind. This is the true fish of fishing, the one stored in the heart."
He cautiously opened his eyes and sneaked a peek (·_-?).
Seeing Lin Li and Bai Bufan still saluting him, without any change in expression due to his words, his calm emotions shattered—
Dammit! Did neither of you hear a word I was jabbering?
"Cough cough, besides, it's normal to not have any catch tonight; you may not realize it but there's much to consider.
