Chapter 133

After creating a document to store the account password, Ye Cheng returned the computer to Xiao Hu and planned to take a nap.

Translation: After creating a document to store the account password, Ye Cheng returned the computer to Xiao Hu and planned to take a nap.

After creating a document to store the account password, Ye Cheng returned the computer to Xiao Hu and planned to take a nap.

Brother, my mom said to come over to our house for dinner tonight.

Translation: "Brother, my mom said to come over for dinner at our place tonight."

Okay, turn the volume down a bit for me, I'll take a nap first, wake me when you eat.

Translation: "Sure, turn the volume down a bit, I'll nap first, wake me when you eat."

Youth is great; with a body in its twenties, even though Xiao Hu was clacking away at the mouse and keyboard, Ye Cheng still fell asleep quickly.

Translation: Youth is great; with a body in its twenties, even with Xiao Hu clacking away at the mouse and keyboard, Ye Cheng fell asleep quickly.

He hadn't slept well the previous night, and after running around all day, he was indeed tired.

Translation: He hadn't slept well the night before, and after running around all day, he was indeed tired.

Not knowing how long he had slept, Ye Cheng was groggily awakened by Xiao Hu, who said, Brother, my mom came to call us for dinner.

Translation: Not knowing how long he'd slept, Ye Cheng was groggily awakened by Xiao Hu: "Brother, my mom's here to call you for dinner."

Yeah, yeah, let's go, let's go eat.

Translation: "Yeah, yeah, let's go eat."

Ye Cheng is now an honored guest in Xiao Hu's home, especially after bringing back 9,000 yuan today, making Aunt Wang smile so much her eyes nearly disappeared.

Translation: Ye Cheng is an honored guest in Xiao Hu's home, especially after bringing back 9000 yuan today—Aunt Wang's eyes practically disappeared from smiling.

Come on, second brother, sit in the middle, sit in the middle.

Translation: "Come on, Lao Er, sit in the middle, sit in the middle."

Aunt, we're all family, it doesn't matter where you sit. Ye Cheng casually found a seat and sat down.

Translation: "Aunt, we're all family—any seat is fine." Ye Cheng casually found a spot and sat down.

Look at how sensible the second brother is; you should learn from him. Aunt Wang then took the opportunity to lecture her own son.

Translation: "Look at Lao Er, how sensible he is—you should learn from him." Aunt Wang took the opportunity to lecture her own son.

Alright, this feels very familiar.

Translation: Alright, this feels very familiar.

Mom, hurry up and get in the car, my brother is hungry. Xiao Hu protested loudly, Also, you used to tell me not to hang out with my brother, saying he'd just steal chickens and dogs.

Translation: "Mom, hurry up and get in the car—my brother's hungry." Xiao Hu protested loudly, "Besides, you used to tell me not to hang out with my brother, saying he'd steal chickens and dogs."

Upon hearing Xiao Hu's words, Aunt Wang's face immediately flushed, she went over and gave her plump eldest son a smack, saying, This kid, what are you saying?

Translation: Upon hearing Xiao Hu's words, Aunt Wang's face flushed; she went over and gave her plump eldest son a smack: "This kid, what nonsense."

Then she turned to Ye Cheng and said, Second brother, don't listen to his nonsense; I've always had high hopes for you.

Translation: Then she turned to Ye Cheng and said, "Lao Er, don't listen to his nonsense; I've always had high hopes for you."

Ye Cheng nodded noncommittally, just looked up at Aunt Wang and said, Aunt, when is dinner? I'm starving.

Translation: Ye Cheng nodded noncommittally, just looking up at Aunt Wang: "Aunt, when's dinner? I'm starving."

Okay, okay, it'll be ready soon.

Translation: "Okay, okay, it'll be ready soon."

Xiao Hu's family's conditions have improved, and so has their meals; they used to just have steamed buns with some pickles, but now they often have fish and meat.

Translation: Xiao Hu's family's conditions have improved, and so has their meals—formerly just steamed buns with some pickles, now they often have fish and meat.

Knowing Ye Cheng likes strong flavors, Aunt Wang specially made a pot of braised duck, stir-fried a clam, plus some cured meat and a few small cold dishes, making a very abundant spread.

Translation: Knowing Ye Cheng likes strong flavors, Aunt Wang specially made a pot of braised duck, stir-fried a clam, plus some cured meat and a few small cold dishes—quite a feast.

Xiao Hu's dad brought over a case of beer, and the three men drank and chatted, eating until nearly 8 p. m., finishing all the dishes.

Translation: Xiao Hu's dad brought over a case of beer; the three men drank and chatted, eating heartily until nearly eight, finishing all the dishes.

Aunt Wang had to get up again to stir-fry two more small dishes.

Translation: Aunt Wang had to get up again to stir-fry two small dishes.

Half-grown kids eat their parents poor; what more with Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu, two young guys?

Translation: Half-grown kids eat their parents out of house and home—let alone Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu, two young fellows.

Ye Cheng himself was a bit drunk, and since his luck wasn't great today, he didn't feel like collecting the traps, deciding to do it tomorrow.

Translation: Ye Cheng himself was a bit tipsy; besides, his Luck Value wasn't high today, so he didn't feel like checking the fish traps—he'd decide tomorrow.

After eating and drinking to his fill, he had intended to chat a while longer, but then his phone suddenly rang.

Translation: Full and satisfied, they had planned to chat a while longer, but then the phone suddenly rang.

Ye Cheng puzzledly pulled out his phone; since he bought it, few people call him—usually he calls Qian Zong—and today he had even called Wang Ke, but now, late at night, he didn't know who was calling.

Translation: Ye Cheng pulled out his phone, puzzled—since he got it, few people call him; usually he calls Boss Qian, and today he'd even called Wang Ke once; now, late at night, he had no idea who was calling.

The screen showed three characters: Duan Chunsheng.

Translation: Duan Chunsheng—three characters clearly shown on the screen.

Why would he call me this late at night?

Translation: Why would he call me this late at night?

Ye Cheng dubiously answered the phone, and as soon as he did, Duan Chunsheng's urgent voice came through.

Translation: Ye Cheng answered doubtfully, and as soon as he did, Duan Chunsheng's urgent voice came through.

Ah Cheng, can you help my son Ah Yong? He, he's been arrested, I can't find anyone, I can only beg you—Li Yong drove out, and now there's no car in the village, please help me, uncle.

Translation: "A Cheng, can you help my Ah Yong? He—he's been taken. I can't find anyone; I can only beg you. Li Yong took the car out, so there's no vehicle left in the village—please help, Uncle."

Besides Duan Chunsheng's voice, a woman's sobbing could be faintly heard on the other end, likely Aunt Duan's.

Translation: Besides Duan Chunsheng's voice, a woman's sobbing could be faintly heard—likely Aunt Duan's.

Duan Chunsheng's words were a bit jumbled and chaotic, probably because he was panicked.

Translation: Duan Chunsheng's words were a bit jumbled and chaotic—he was probably panicking.

Ye Cheng glanced at Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang, who were both looking at him; he didn't speak right away, but instead went outside to take the call in the courtyard.

Translation: Ye Cheng glanced at Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang, who were watching him; he didn't speak right away, but walked out to take the call in the courtyard.

Once there was serious business, the alcohol half-wore off, and he said, Uncle, what's happening? Who arrested Ah Yong? Take your time, no rush.

Translation: With something serious at hand, the alcohol half-wore off: "Uncle, what happened? Who took Duan Yong? Take your time, no rush."

We're all from the same village; in times of emergency, Ye Cheng never thought of ignoring it.

Translation: We're from the same village; in such emergencies, Ye Cheng never thought of ignoring it.

Ah Cheng, Ah Yong was taken; they're demanding we pay money, or else they'll call the police. Duan Chunsheng's voice grew hoarse from urgency.

Translation: "A Cheng, Duan Yong was seized; they demand money, or else they'll call the police." Duan Chunsheng's voice grew hoarse from urgency.

Arrest someone and demand money? Kidnapping? Why not report it to the police?

Translation: "Seize someone and ask for money? Kidnapping? Why not report it?"

The more Ye Cheng listened, the more confused he became—what era is this, daring to kidnap? That's just asking for trouble.

Translation: The more Ye Cheng heard, the more confused he got—what era is this, daring to kidnap? Asking for death.

We can't call the police, we really can't—if we do, they'll say Ah Yong is QJ.

Translation: "Can't call the police, can't call the police—if we do, they'll say Ah Yong is QJ."

Damn, another QJ? Ye Cheng grew more bewildered, so he simply asked,

Translation: "Damn, another QJ—Ye Cheng grew more bewildered, so he simply asked,"

Uncle, are you home? If you are, I'll come over.

Translation: "Uncle, are you home? If so, I'll come over."

Yes, yes, I just went to your house to look for you, but you weren't there, so I called you; I'm here, I'm here.

Translation: "Yes, yes—I just went to your place looking for you, you weren't there, so I called you; I'm here, I'm here."

Okay, then wait, I'll be right over.

Translation: "Okay, then wait—I'll be right over."

After hanging up, Ye Cheng originally wanted to leave straight away, but after thinking, he waved to Xiao Hu and then said to Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang,

Translation: After hanging up, Ye Cheng originally wanted to leave straight away, but after thinking, he waved at Xiao Hu and then said to Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang,

Uncle, Aunt, I'm going with Xiao Hu to collect the traps again; I'll be back later.

Translation: "Uncle, Aunt, Xiao Hu and I are going to check the fish traps again; we'll be back later."

Oh, oh, go ahead, be careful tonight. Hearing it was about collecting traps, Aunt Wang didn't think much of it.

Translation: "Oh, oh, go ahead—be careful at night." Hearing it was about the fish traps, Aunt Wang didn't think much of it.

Xiao Hu and Ye Cheng have been together for more than a day or two; seeing Ye Cheng like this, it's clear something's up.

Translation: Xiao Hu and Ye Cheng have been together for more than a day or two; seeing Ye Cheng like this, you know something's up.

He threw on a coat and went out, saying, Brother, anything going on?

Translation: He threw on a garment and stepped out: "Brother, anything wrong?"

Yeah, Uncle Duan called, saying Ah Yong had an accident; I don't really understand what's going on, come with me to check it out.

Translation: "Yeah, Uncle Duan called, saying Duan Yong had an accident—I don't really get what's going on; come with me to check."

Oh.

Translation: "Oh."

What Ye Cheng admires most about Xiao Hu is that no matter what you do, he always supports you.

Translation: What Ye Cheng admires most about Xiao Hu is that no matter what you do, he supports you.

The two headed straight over; Duan Chunsheng's house was still lit up.

Translation: The two headed straight over; Duan Chunsheng's house was still lit up.

Upon entering, they saw Duan Chunsheng with a grim face, pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan, while Aunt Duan sat alone in a chair, softly sobbing.

Translation: Upon entering, they saw Duan Chunsheng with a grim face, pacing like an ant on a hot pan, while Aunt Duan sat alone in a chair, softly sobbing.

Uncle, Aunt, what's happening?

Translation: "Uncle, Aunt, what's wrong?"

Ah Cheng, you've finally come; you're knowledgeable, help me think of an idea. Seeing Ye Cheng, Duan Chunsheng grabbed him like a lifeline.

Translation: "A Cheng, you've finally come—you're knowledgeable; help Uncle think of an idea." Seeing Ye Cheng, Duan Chunsheng grabbed him like a lifeline.

Normally, when guests arrive, you'd pour them tea, but now neither of them has any mood; all their thoughts are on their son.

Translation: Normally, when guests arrive you'd pour tea, but now neither of them had the mood; all their thoughts were on their son.

Explaining this in person is clearer than over the phone, but Ye Cheng only understood after being bombarded by Uncle and Aunt Duan for several minutes.

Translation: Explaining in person is clearer than over the phone, but Ye Cheng only understood after being bombarded by Uncle and Aunt Duan for several minutes.

Ah Yong had recently started dating a girlfriend, saying he met her while playing in the city.

Translation: Duan Yong had recently started dating a girlfriend, saying he met her while playing in the city.

The Duan couple only knew the girl's name was Xiao Ying, and that she lived in the city.

Translation: Duan Chunsheng and his wife only knew the girl's name was Xiao Ying, and that she lived in the city.

According to Ah Yong, the girl is very beautiful, stylishly dressed, and most importantly, she really likes him.

Translation: According to Duan Yong, the girl is very beautiful, stylishly dressed, and above all, she really likes him.

The son found such a good girlfriend; the couple were certainly happy, they gave Duan Yong quite a bit of money, letting him date.

This is also why Duan Chunsheng's funding gap for buying a boat keeps getting bigger.

And Duan Chunsheng's urgency to buy a boat is also because he wants to earn more money; after all, his son's marriage requires a bride price, and he doesn't even know whether the bride's family will demand a house, plus there are the three golds and wedding banquet—all of which cost money.

According to Duan Chunsheng's plan, after buying the boat he would make a few more trips out to sea, so as to earn the money for his son's wedding sooner.

After Ye Cheng lent him the money, he had already placed an order for the boat, and it would arrive in two days.