Su Mingyu said as she gave Zhizhu a fishing rod. "It's autumn now, and fish don't bite as much, but it's still possible to catch them. If you manage to hook one, I'll roast it for you myself."
Zhizhu wasn't really interested at first, but seeing Su Mingyu already fishing and Tang Ziyan beside her encouraging her with his eyes, Zhizhu still calmed down and started fishing.
It's slow to catch fish this season. Su Mingyu waited for a long time without any movement, so she simply started chatting with Zhizhu. "Zhizhu, do you blame me for not letting you see Qingfeng?"
"No." Zhizhu pursed her lips, looking a bit aggrieved. "Young Master Tang told me that you did this to test Qingfeng. If he really likes me, he'll come to see me no matter what you say."
But so many days had passed, and Qingfeng still hadn't shown up. Just thinking about this made Zhizhu's eyes turn red. "Miss... Am I really that bad?"
Su Mingyu couldn't stand seeing this girl cry. She quickly stepped forward to wipe away Zhizhu's tears. "No, our Zhizhu is very excellent. Qingfeng just doesn't know how to appreciate you. If he really betrays you, I'll find you a top - notch playboy in the capital to marry, and make him regret it!"
"But I don't want to marry a playboy." Zhizhu pouted, looking extremely sad. "I just want to have a good talk with him."
"Every time I see him, he acts so aloof. It really annoys me."
Su Mingyu patted Zhizhu's shoulder lovingly and comforted her. "Actually, he might not be the right one for you."
After all, Zhizhu was too innocent, while Qingfeng was too straightforward. He might not be able to understand Zhizhu's feelings well most of the time. Maybe even without today's incident, the two of them might not have a long - lasting relationship.
"I think so too." Zhizhu pouted. "I used to like him because he was quiet but very serious about his work."
"Now I dislike him for the same reasons. He's too quiet and too serious about his work."
As she said this, Zhizhu raised her head and looked at Su Mingyu. Her eyes were as red as a rabbit's. "Miss, tell me, is it my problem or his?"
"You're both fine. You just lack communication. Qingfeng's constant rejection isn't your fault." Just as Su Mingyu was comforting Zhizhu, she suddenly saw Zhizhu's float move.
Su Mingyu immediately told Zhizhu to look. "Your fish is on the hook. Try to pull it up?"
After waiting for so long, the fish finally bit. Zhizhu focused all her attention on the fishing hook.
She carefully and gently pulled up the hook, but no matter how hard she tried, the fish just wouldn't come ashore. Seeing that Zhizhu was getting a bit anxious, Su Mingyu quickly stepped forward to help.
She snatched the fishing rod from Zhizhu's hand and then carefully pulled it up again and again with the help of inertia.
After making the fish gulp water several times, she finally managed to pull the fish onto the deck with a sudden tug.
But because Su Mingyu pulled too hard, she lost her balance and was about to fall on the deck. A pair of strong and fair hands instantly wrapped around her waist.
A faint fragrance wafted over. Su Mingyu didn't even need to look to know who it was.
After regaining her balance, Su Mingyu quickly thanked Tang Ziyan. "Thank you. You really helped me out just now."
Tang Ziyan waved his hand. "It's just a small thing. Instead of saying thanks, let's take a look at the fish."
At his words, Su Mingyu turned her gaze to the fish. Just as she was about to squat down to remove the hook from the fish, she suddenly froze.
"Um... Young Master Tang?"
Su Mingyu pointed at her waist awkwardly. Tang Ziyan was still holding her waist!
Reminded by her, Tang Ziyan seemed to just realize it. Just as he was about to withdraw his hand, for some reason, the boat suddenly shook violently.
Su Mingyu lost her footing and fell onto the deck with Tang Ziyan in her arms.
A dull groan was heard, but Su Mingyu didn't feel any pain.
After waiting for the boat to stop shaking, Su Mingyu opened her eyes. As soon as she did, she saw Tang Ziyan's dark eyes and handsome face.
Su Mingyu unconsciously admired him for half a second, then suddenly remembered that she was already married. She couldn't covet other people's good looks. If Gu Ruobai found out, she would be in big trouble.
So Su Mingyu only froze for half a second before quickly getting up from Tang Ziyan.
She awkwardly straightened her collar, which had become a bit loose due to the struggle just now, and then said, "Thank you, Young Master Tang. You've helped me twice today."
Tang Ziyan slightly squinted his beautiful eyes and reached out his hand to Su Mingyu. "There's no need for thanks. Just help me up, Princess."
Looking at Tang Ziyan lying on the ground, Su Mingyu didn't think much. She reached out and grabbed Tang Ziyan's slightly cool hand and pulled him up with a tug.
After seeing that Tang Ziyan was standing steadily, Su Mingyu turned to look at Zhizhu.
She saw Zhizhu hugging a pillar, looking a bit frightened.
Su Mingyu quickly stepped forward and asked, "Zhizhu, are you okay?"
Hearing Su Mingyu's voice, Zhizhu seemed to come back to her senses. She stared blankly at Su Mingyu. "Miss... What just happened?"
Su Mingyu shook her head. "Boatman! Boatman! What's going on?"
Hearing Su Mingyu's call, the boatman walked over from the stern. "Miss, we accidentally collided with another boat just now. Please don't be angry."
How could they collide on such a big lake?
Su Mingyu glanced sideways at the other boat. She saw a woman in revealing clothes leaning on a man. They were so lovey - dovey that it was disgusting.
"Alright, I'm not angry. Just be more careful next time. Don't collide so violently. You really gave me a scare." As she said this, Su Mingyu helped Zhizhu sit down.
Su Mingyu gave Zhizhu a clean silk handkerchief. "Wipe the sweat off your face. Otherwise, your makeup will run."
Zhizhu took the silk handkerchief but didn't wipe her face. "Miss, let's go back."
Just giving up because of such a small incident?
Su Mingyu felt a bit helpless and a bit amused. This girl was really too nervous. "It's normal for something to happen on a boat."
"Besides," Su Mingyu pointed at the big fish on the deck. "We still haven't eaten the big fish we caught."
Then Su Mingyu said to the boatman, "Take this fish and roast it."
The boatman nodded and quickly picked up the fish and ran to the back.
"We have to eat the fish we caught ourselves before we go back." As she said this, Su Mingyu crossed her legs and sat beside Zhizhu.