The day after confirming registration for the competition, which was Thursday at eight in the morning, Zhang Yang arrived at the company to assemble with the production team.

This time, the lineup of anglers was exceptionally strong. Zhang Yang, Wang Yan, Han Qiang, Zhou Chu, Xiao Wei, and YOYO all signed up, making up six anglers participating.

Apart from the streamers, there were four assistants behind the camera and four camera operators in the crew, totaling a remarkable 14 people.

To maximize the influence at Jinghai Garden during the competition and to launch the new product with a bang, the entire team was fully equipped.

Zhang Yang stood to one side and loudly announced, "Brothers, this trip to Tianjin is all about our company's honor. I won't bore you with extra words; let's head out early and prepare ahead of time!

With so many people, we need a team leader for logistical coordination. Xiao Wei will handle this. You can go to her or me if anything comes up!

If there are no other issues, let's start loading the fishing gear and filming equipment. Let's aim to arrive in Tianjin before dark, settle in, rest on Friday, and officially start the battle the day after!"

Everyone had been informed earlier and was now fully prepared and ready to go.

More than ten people split amongst four cars, two personal off-road vehicles, and two vans for location shoots. Once packed, the team set off, entering the highway from the north city and heading straight for Tianjin. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Speaking of heading to Jinghai Garden, actually, Zhang Yang's team wasn't unfamiliar with this fishing venue.

Previously, Zhang Yang had taken the team to participate in the Pan Pickup Truck black pit competition, and they took back several pickups, creating quite a stir at the time.

Jinghai Garden, known as the national number one black pit, is considered a sacred place in the eyes of black pit anglers. Regarding the fish conditions, its average situation is definitely the pinnacle for black pit carp, with high density and vast water surface.

According to the owner, Big Beauty, her black pit doesn't lack fish; it just depends on whether the anglers have the skill to catch them.

However, having great average fish conditions doesn't mean anyone can effortlessly fish well here.

Fishing requires understanding fish conditions, timing, location, and human factors. To consistently perform well, one must do their homework to understand the recent fish conditions at the venue!

Zhang Yang's team set out on Thursday morning, ensured accommodations before dark, and used Friday for reconnaissance at Jinghai Garden.

Learning about the local seasonal fish conditions a day in advance, and returning to the hotel Friday evening to conduct a simple fish condition summary meeting allows them to analyze the information reasonably.

This way, when the competition starts on Saturday, they're well-prepared, in good form, and ready to broadcast efficiently.

Zhang Yang never fights unprepared battles and has ample experience in this regard.

The convoy raced along the highway toward Tianjin, with two simple breaks at service stations, arriving safely at the destination by around four in the afternoon.

Before coming, the hotel accommodations had already been booked. The cars navigated directly to the courtyard behind the hotel building, where everyone got out of their respective vehicles to stretch and, after parking, checked in with their luggage.

"Boss, there's still time. How about a stroll tonight? Heard from the group that there's a shopping street with quite a few college girls!"

After securing double room check-ins and getting their room cards, Wang Yan playfully nudged Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang shrugged: "How about I switch rooms with YOYO? Seems like you're asking for trouble!"

At the mention of YOYO, the boastful Wang Yan instinctively lowered his head.

Though the young girl is gentle and sharp in handling matters usually, with her boyfriend Wang Yan, she's very strict.

Wang Yan, usually a bold character, turns into a tame kitten under YOYO, obediently so.

"Damn! I just wanted to find some local eats! Looking at girls doesn't mean flirting with them, get your mind out of the gutter!" Wang Yan grumbled.

Zhang Yang shook his head: "Settle down! When checking in, I asked the lobby manager. There's a restaurant nearby, so being away with so many people, go easy on the wandering!

If you're really craving something good, order delivery on your phone; expenses will be reimbursed by the company!"

"Alright! Not to beat around the bush; the hardcore fan group has some guys wanting to show us some local hospitality! They've been fans of our streams for many years, and there've been prior invites, hard to refuse, so I agreed!"

Seeing Zhang Yang's reluctance, Wang Yan decided not to beat around the bush and disclosed the truth.

"Ugh…" Hearing this, Zhang Yang quickly understood.

No wonder the old boy Wang Yan was keen on suggesting a night out; this explained it.

After some contemplation, Zhang Yang replied: "Alright then, you, Brother Qiang, and Brother Chu represent the team from the main production group!

The others won't go! Be careful, don't overdo it with drinking; remember we're away from home!"

"You're not going? They specifically invited you too!" Wang Yan persisted.

Zhang Yang shook his head: "I'll stay at the hotel, keeping an eye on the rest of the team! You guys go!

If it feels too bad refusing fan hospitality, let's wait until the competition's over and then invite them back. By then, the serious stuff will be over, and we can make it up to them!"