Chapter 9

The reservoir construction was successful, and fruit trees were planted on four mountains. The vegetables had also been sown, and Wang Haiming had almost spent all his funds. Although he was eager to continue improving his farm, the lack of funds forced him to give up.

The revolution is not yet complete; comrades must continue to strive. With this fighting spirit, Wang Haiming got up early in the morning, brought a small water pump, and watered the vegetable garden. Since he had used less morning dew recently, there was plenty stored. Wang Haiming gritted his teeth and added two drops to the flowing water.

After watering, having breakfast, Wang Haiming decided to go to the city. He planned to buy a batch of fish fry from the fish boss and also purchase a laptop. Although the countryside had beautiful mountains and clean water, and the food was healthy, there were too few entertainment activities. Apart from watching TV, there was nothing else. Some families would go to bed at seven or eight o'clock after dinner. However, young people like Wang Haiming enjoyed nightlife and wouldn't go to bed before eleven.

This time, Wang Haiming did not ride his motorcycle but took the bus. "No wonder everyone complains; the road conditions are really terrible, and the bus shakes so much that it feels like a small boat in the sea," Wang Haiming muttered to himself, covering his mouth.

The intense jolting made Wang Haiming, who hadn't ridden in a vehicle for a long time, feel a bit nauseous. He had to open the window to breathe some fresh air. After more than an hour of bumpy travel, the bus finally reached the provincial road. The straight and smooth road was a world apart from the previous one. Wang Haiming secretly vowed that if possible, he would help the town improve the road in the future.

At noon, Wang Haiming finally arrived in the city, which was both unfamiliar and familiar. He had to attend to his business first. After getting off the bus, he hurried to the fish wholesale market. When he used to be a chef, he often went to the fish wholesale market to buy fresh and suitable fish ingredients, so he knew the way well. Soon, he saw Yin He chatting with his colleagues.

"Old Yin, I was wondering why it's overcast today. Did you blow so much hot air that you blocked the sun?" Everyone burst into laughter at this.

"What are you doing here?" Yin He seemed annoyed that someone had interrupted his boasting and said with a stern face, "Speak up, what's the matter? Are you selling fish again? I told you, your fish are good, but the road is too bad. Last time, I almost slid into a ditch. No way, I won't go there again," while making a scared face.

However, his rugged face couldn't make a scared expression, which looked strange and very funny, causing everyone to laugh again. But Yin He didn't get angry and laughed along with everyone.

"Alright, stop laughing, let's get to business." Wang Haiming stopped laughing, adjusted his expression, and said, "I've cleaned up my fish pond and want to buy a batch of fish fry. Mainly carp, crucian carp, grass carp, black fish, and if possible, eels and soft-shelled turtles. If not, it's fine."

When it came to business, Yin He didn't beat around the bush. He asked about the quantity and discussed the price. "We have a long-standing relationship, so I'll give you a fair price. Crucian carp fry is 25 yuan per pound, black fish fry is 35 yuan per pound, and soft-shelled turtle fry is 2.5 yuan each..."

After paying a deposit and telling him the quantity, Wang Haiming left, and Yin He hurriedly drove away to find the source and deliver the goods. Seeing his sad face because of the delivery, Wang Haiming felt a bit amused and helpless. He really needed a car.

"Wang Haiming, what are you smirking about? Did you peek at some beauty again?" Wang Haiming turned around and found it was Li Na, the front desk at the hotel where he used to work.

"Oh, it's the beautiful lady. I was just admiring the beautiful little goldfish, wondering why they suddenly sank to the bottom. It turns out a more beautiful mermaid came."

During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, there was a woman named Xi Shi in the state of Yue. She was a silk washer, with a beautiful face and extraordinary looks. When she washed silk by the river, her reflection in the clear water made her look even more beautiful. The fish, seeing her reflection, forgot to swim and gradually sank to the bottom. From then on, Xi Shi was known as "the one who makes fish sink," a nickname that spread in the area.

"Nonsense." Li Na's pretty face turned red, and she pouted, looking angry, but she was secretly pleased, though she didn't show it.

"If you don't like that comparison, how about the sister of Zhu Bajie?" Wang Haiming knew Li Na's cheerful personality and wouldn't get angry, so he joked.

"Go to hell, you're the sister of Zhu Bajie. Stop, don't run!" This time, Li Na seemed a bit angry. She stopped buying fish and chased Wang Haiming all over the street.

"Of course I'll run; standing still would be foolish." Wang Haiming muttered, but his feet didn't stop. He ran until he reached the entrance of Dongfang Supermarket and stopped.

"Hmph, why did you stop running? Explain yourself, who is the sister of Zhu Bajie?" She grabbed Wang Haiming's arm tightly, as if afraid he would run again. Women are often sensitive about their appearance.

Feeling the gentle touch on his arm and the faint fragrance from her body, Wang Haiming was a bit intoxicated. Perhaps tired from running, Li Na panted and leaned against Wang Haiming.

This made things difficult for Wang Haiming. The physical contact was closer, and two soft, round things were pressing against his arm. He couldn't react at all, or he would be called a pervert.

"Chasing me all the way, you must be considered a wild girlfriend." "Isn't it because of you?" Seeing the flirtatious glare from the beauty, Wang Haiming couldn't take it and felt two bruises on his waist.

Perhaps realizing the position was inappropriate, Li Na quickly let go of Wang Haiming's arm and adjusted her clothes. However, within five minutes, she reached out again, hugging him even tighter.

"Does this girl like me?" The sudden change made Wang Haiming think wildly. Seeing two people walking towards them, Wang Haiming understood that he was being used as a shield.

"That's my college classmate and rival. Help me save face." Since Wang Haiming had been regularly taking morning dew, he had grown five centimeters taller, his skin was fair, and his face was handsome. He often smiled warmly, giving people a refreshing feeling, and he had the potential to become a handsome man. Otherwise, Li Na wouldn't have used him as a shield.

"Hey, isn't that our former school beauty and top student, Li Na? I heard you work as a front desk lady at a hotel. That's a great job; you can meet many big bosses, unlike us who have to work hard."

"So what if I work at a hotel? I earn my own living, unlike some people who like to rely on rich men when they're young."

"You're shameless, what are you?" The heavily made-up woman got angry, waving her hands to hit someone, but was stopped by the man beside her. Only then did Wang Haiming have time to look at the man with glasses. He was dressed in a suit, with shiny shoes and a high-end tie, looking like a successful person. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, appearing gentle, but his small eyes often glanced at Li Na.

Wang Haiming admitted that the naturally beautiful Li Na completely outshone the flashy woman. "Hello, I'm Li Gang, a department manager at Haitian Trading Company."

Seeing Wang Haiming's ordinary attire, the man with glasses decided to put down this country bumpkin. "Hello, I'm Wang Haiming, the general manager of Jiulong Mountain Leisure Farm," emphasizing the word "general." This made the man with glasses uneasy. He had intended to use his company position to put down the country bumpkin, but he didn't expect Wang Haiming's position to be higher. Although his attire was simple, the man with glasses was still suspicious, wondering if Wang Haiming was a wolf in sheep's clothing. With seven or eight years of experience, Wang Haiming could put on a show. The man with glasses then whispered to the flashy woman for a long time and left in a hurry.

Wang Haiming suddenly realized he had a talent for eavesdropping. Despite the distance of four or five meters, he still heard their conversation, which was mainly about finding out the situation and seeking revenge. Finding it boring, Wang Haiming also left with Li Na.

"Thank you, Wang Haiming, for pretending to be my boyfriend just now." Li Na felt a bit embarrassed, not having discussed it with him beforehand, fearing he would be angry.

"No problem, no problem. If you feel bad, you can reward me with a few kisses or a hug."

"Shameless, go to hell!" Seeing that Wang Haiming wasn't angry, Li Na used her special move, the crab claw technique, leaving his waist in a terrible state.