Back to the Past to Become a Fishing King

Chapter 854 - 573: Silver Carp and Bighead Carp Season! Setting Out for East Lake Reservoir

"So... Brother Zhao, do we need the club to start following the club league from the breakout games?" Han Mocheng glanced at Zhang Yang but didn’t linger, finally focusing on Old Zhao.

Old Zhao didn’t answer Han Mocheng’s question immediately but turned his head to look at Zhang Yang as well.

"Zhang Yang, you’ve already read the club’s competition regulations, and you’re the most familiar with the skill levels of our club members. How do you think we should arrange things on our side?"

Everyone’s eyes turned to Zhang Yang, who smiled slightly, and said indifferently, "Let’s go for it! Emotionally, I hope our club’s members will follow from the very first match! Practical experience is the fastest shortcut to improving angling skills! However, there’s one thing, I don’t want our club to quickly advance to the premier league!"

"What on earth? You don’t want to advance to the premier league? What kind of mindset is that?" Wei Song, sitting next to Han Mocheng, was full of confusion upon hearing Zhang Yang’s statement.

Everyone else was just as puzzled, after all, in competitions, especially in club leagues, advancing, or even winning the championship, is undoubtedly the highest goal.

But Zhang Yang seemed fine with declaring that he didn’t want the team to advance to the premier league even before the competition started, which was hard to understand from any angle.

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Zhang Yang calmly explained, "What do you think, given our team’s current strength, what position can we hold among professional teams? Bottom? Or the middle?"

"With your comprehensive angling skills, our team would at least be in the upper middle, possibly even among the top few!" Han Mocheng said with great confidence, firmly.

Zhang Yang continued, "I never said I would be participating! In a few days, I’m planning to take a photographer to shoot short videos for the Lake and Reservoir Silver Carp season!"

"What on earth? You’re not going to lead the team to fight in the club league? Then what are we competing for?" Han Mocheng was a bit taken aback by this.

Assuming the combined combat power of the five current contracted members of the Famous Fishing Club is a hundred points, Zhang Yang himself would account for at least fifty to sixty points, and that’s with Wei Song and Han Mocheng’s relatively stable skills.

Without Zhang Yang’s participation, the remaining club members’ overall strength would barely count as middle tier, or some might exaggerate it close to the bottom.

Zhang Yang grinned slightly, "Don’t you agree that competing alongside me may slow down your technical growth? The reason I’m making this decision isn’t to just let things slide but because the younger members of the team need more opportunities to gain experience and improve their skills in competitions!

In our team, Xiaofan, Liu Zi, and Xiaobao are like fledgling eagles that haven’t left the nest; they need to experience the storms themselves in order to grow significantly!

If they always hide under the eagle mother’s wings, when will they ever be able to stand on their own?

During previous trainings and even when we were reviewing after competitions, I’ve always emphasized one point: I’m not the kind of parent who spoils kids. In non-external scenarios, I can teach you if you don’t understand, but if you can’t do it, I certainly won’t do it for you!

I believe that this transitional league period is the best opportunity to refine your practical angling skills!

Instead of advancing to the premier league in the first breakout game and gaining qualification, it’s better to play through all three regular matches and seize every opportunity to train!"

Hearing Zhang Yang’s clear and strong analysis, everyone fell silent, with expressions of sudden understanding.

"Then... what if we don’t get the qualification to advance to the premier league? Will we have to suffer again from the beginning next year?" Old Zhao asked.

"That won’t be necessary. At worst, I’ll come back for a few games in the third round, and we can secure one of the two spots!" Zhang Yang said confidently.

"I think Xiao Zhang’s idea is fine!" Wei Song immediately agreed after hearing it.

"I think so too! As long as the boss competes, getting a spot isn’t a problem!" Han Mocheng also acknowledged Zhang Yang’s capability.

Zhang Yang glanced at the three young team members who wore worried expressions and said, "Don’t be nervous. Since I’m planning this, I’m confident! The lab has come up with new results with good practical effects, and I’ve been testing them for a long time.

When it comes to the crucial moment, I’ll reveal my trump card, and getting a promotion spot will definitely not be an issue!

You saw the competition rules details in the materials earlier, right? At most four anglers can compete one after another each time, and if I’m always following the team, some of you younger anglers would definitely miss the chance to take the stage.

Expand your horizons; I’m giving you the opportunity to take center stage, covering you for competition results, and the usual training isn’t light. What are you afraid of? Show some spirit!"

Upon hearing Zhang Yang outline his plans, the team members’ previously tense hearts completely relaxed.

"Let’s do it!" Meng Fan, who had remained silent, couldn’t help but shout, reaching an emotional peak.

"Yeah, let’s do it!"

"Let’s do it!"

Liu Zi and Xiaobao, also infected by Meng Fan’s emotions, shouted in agreement, their eyes filled with determination.

Though young, they weren’t stupid; they realized that Zhang Yang’s arrangements were mainly focused on their growth. Being under the guidance of such a leader is indeed their fortune.