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Faced with the invitation from Shui Bi Zhang, Shui Laoban instinctively shook his head. He was definitely interested in participating in the Rock Fishing Tournament! With his skills that were never up to par with the Air Force, he would surely be the most eye-catching contestant in the entire competition!
Today, he had only managed to carve out half an afternoon for some fun due to maintenance work. He still had to catch up on progress the day after tomorrow, so he needed to stay at the company; there probably wouldn’t be time to go out! Just as he was about to voice his refusal, Shui Laoban held back.
He needed to find an excuse to brush off today’s matter. Otherwise, before he even got home, the phone would definitely ring with demands for progress updates, and he would end up having to stay at the company pretending to work again.
Wasn’t Manager Sun around to oversee things? He could handle it!
“Boss, you’ve been working hard all year; you should give yourself a break! Just one day. Let’s compete together the day after tomorrow; I’ll come pick you up! President Wang and the others will join us too, and we can have a few drinks together in the evening!”
The Rock Fishing Tournament was an invitation-only event on its first day, featuring only professional contestants from various Fishing Associations. This area had been closed for fishing for several days, and with Sun Langtian out on his boat preparing the spots, it was clear that the fish would be biting! Bringing so many professionals together was just a way to set an example for those who would follow.
Professional competitions were certainly not comparable to Open Tournaments; this couldn’t be judged by single catches since luck played too big a role. It had to be based on total weight! Moreover, there would be a draw for fishing spots in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Shi Tian sponsored a batch of equipment specifically made for this event, enlarged several times over, filled with Xing Brand lures. Even the competition uniforms were sponsored by Shi Tian—each contestant received a sun-protective outfit with their number displayed on the back. However, the design of stars leaping out of water was quite large and specifically created by Kang Ziyu and Yun Wan'er.
Old Wen had already helped apply for a trademark for this design, which came at the cost of ten tons of bait every year. The star would work part-time to earn its keep, and this matter even trended online.
There was no helping it; the star had a penchant for such things. Shi Tian even posted videos of feeding the star, which it happily accepted! This led many fans of the star to simultaneously criticize greedy merchants while ordering Fishing Rods. The shop could not afford to go under; if it did, there would be no food for the star!
However, compared to several older gentlemen, he still felt young.
Colorful flags lined up neatly, fluttering in the wind. The name of the Fishing Education Club was visible everywhere. Most importantly, they had secured official sponsorship—exclusive coverage by Fishing Channel meant that news outlets would also feature them, instantly boosting their fame!
Looking at the bustling scene outside and then glancing back at the quiet store inside, Shi Tian couldn’t help but complain; it seemed different from what he had imagined! Wasn’t there supposed to be a crowd inside?
“Old man, everything seemed fine before; how did it suddenly turn into a money issue?” Shi Tian pondered this question—where had all the money gone? Did one real estate deal wipe everything out?
It was just old news! Once the bubble burst here, interest rates went up elsewhere! Spend a little more money hiring some people online to shout about it, and all that wealth just scares off into another direction! They pulled such stunts in South America and Xiao Ri Zi without learning any lessons!
Mentioning this made Old Wen unable to hold back his frustration!
The pricing on this store's menu was a bit low; they were encroaching on someone else's territory—one should have some awareness about that! As soon as negative comments appeared online, they immediately reported it and wouldn’t let go until they took down a few examples first! Not wanting to dwell on this topic any longer, Old Kong quickly redirected the conversation back to the store.
The prices in Sanya are high not because they should be but due to supply and demand dynamics.
Ordinary people across Hainan earn relatively low wages while prices soar; locals are understandably frustrated!
Would Anyou Town’s food street manage to break this imbalance? If they could open up a niche market, it would benefit both Sanya and local residents across Hainan! After all, very few of those opening shops here are locals themselves; they feel quite wronged too!
You built a beautiful house to host a dinner party, but the chef you hired ended up making a mess on the table, causing everyone to point fingers and blame you. It was incredibly frustrating! And to make matters worse, the chef was still holding onto the dishes, leaving you with no choice but to endure the situation.
This was all due to the so-called freedom of speech that Fan Hua advocates. People think they can say whatever they want online without consequences, and for a few bucks, they can spout nonsense freely! The problem is that many of these individuals claim to be experts, and a large portion of the audience believes them without thinking critically.
Watching a group of old men ramble on, Shi Tian felt overwhelmed. What had he said to provoke such a torrent of complaints?
As he observed the representatives from the Cultural and Tourism Bureau finish their opening ceremony, he noticed several masters lining up to draw lots. A few were even queuing up to collect their Fishing Rods. Shi Tian couldn't help but smile slightly. These old men were reliable enough to allow some participants to use their own Xingpai Fishing Gear.
Most competitions at this level specify the length of the Rod, the length of the leader line, and so on. It’s impossible to require participants to use provided Fish Bait and Fishing Rods, unless it’s one of those brand invitation tournaments.
Most of these masters had their own brands; those without one usually had sponsorships. Their contracts stipulated that they must use their own brand's Rod in any competition they entered!
Shi Tian hadn’t expected anyone would use Xingpai Fishing Gear in today’s competition; the rods he had set out were merely for future Open Tournaments, placed there just for show!
However, once these masters arrived, a few old men had someone bring out the Xingpai Fishing Gear for them to try out and demonstrate the features of the Smart Rod. For those masters without sponsorships, it didn’t matter; who would want to use their own rods when better ones were available?
As drones took off, it was clear that this type of competition attracted attention from those looking to capitalize on its popularity. Xiao Yu held a microphone for commentary while Xiao Feng piloted a drone over the sea. With the competition yet to start and the official drones still grounded, they decided to capture an aerial view first.
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