In the morning light of Qingyi River Bay, retired fisherman Chen Shouyi and young man Lin Xiaoman accidentally met over a fishing rod. At that time, Xiaoman was holding a tangled plastic pole and couldn't even adjust the float; while Chen Shouyi's canvas fishing bag contained a sandalwood hand pole that he had used for twenty years and half a lifetime of fishing experience.
From the basic skills of identifying fish stars and water currents, to the detailed techniques of adjusting floats, sharpening hooks, and selecting bait, to the thrilling moments of walking and copying fish on rainy days, Chen Shouyi not only taught Xiaoman the skills of fishing, but also taught him the life philosophy of "waiting patiently and patiently". The curved arc of the fishing rod hides the coolness of the river breeze and water vapor, as well as the warmth that spans generations. In the process of catching fish one by one, Xiaoman regained the familiar warmth of his grandfather when he was alive. He also used the patience developed by fishing to make a dazzling change in his math report card.
When frost falls and stains the reeds in Huangjiang Bay, farewell comes quietly. Chen Shouyi handed Xiaoman the sandalwood pole and yellowing experience notes that had carried thirty years of time, and asked him to protect the tranquility and vitality of Jiangwan. And Xiaoman, holding the warm pole, finally understood when he was throwing the pole alone in the morning light: fishing is not only the fish in the water, but also the waiting and inheritance in the years.
This is a story about fishing skills, growth and transformation, and the bond of warmth. The simplest life wisdom and the most touching emotional concerns are hidden in the water patterns and the rise and fall of the floats in Qingyi River Bay.
