At one in the afternoon, the hottest time of the day, two men were leisurely seated under the willows by the river.
Although the weather was hot, it was quite cool here with stretches of green shade, as long as you stayed out of direct sunlight.
The vast area of shade around provided a refreshing coolness, which was very comfortable.
"Su, you're great at chess, but fishing is my forte. It doesn't just test your skills; it relies on the right time, place, and people. Don't be careless!" Mr. Wen said confidently.
Earlier, Su Qing had mentioned that his fishing skills were average, but he could keep him company. This was clearly a provocation because he had said the same thing before their chess game, and what happened? He was beaten thoroughly.
Chess depends on intelligence and hard skills, but fishing doesn't. There's a bit of mystery to it, and even the best fishers sometimes come home empty-handed.
