Although the addition of Makarov and Liu Peiqiang and his son increased the number of people, the area of the ice was still large, and there were plenty of fish in Lake Baikal. The two of them drilled two more ice holes near Chen Yu, set up their chairs, and lowered their fishing lines into the holes, waiting for the fish to bite while chatting.
Sitting so close by, it was natural for Makarov and Liu Peiqiang to start talking with Chen Yu along with having their own conversation.
Upon learning that both Chen Yu and his wife were doctors, and quite accomplished ones at that, the two couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. Liu Peiqiang's expression even turned somber momentarily.
Through their conversation, Chen Yu learned that Liu Peiqiang's wife passed away from a terminal illness when their son was very young, which left Chen Yu feeling quite moved.