Chapter 121: The Wu Family's Days Have Got Better

A An is back.

A An.

So late to come back—what were you busy with today?

When everyone saw Wu An riding his motorcycle back, they greeted him with smiling faces.

Seeing them like that, Wu An relaxed his expression a bit.

He asked, "Aunt and Uncle, what are you all gathering at the gate for this late night?"

Lao Meng, also at the gate, said cheerfully, "Looks like you're bringing home appliances."

Wu An was suddenly enlightened.

Everyone stepped aside, and he rode his bike into the courtyard.

Only then did the villagers follow into the courtyard; Wu Ping and Wu Yingwei hadn't returned home yet, and the only woman in the house was Mei Yueqin, so they didn't feel comfortable entering.

Since Wu An had come back and there was a man in the house, they then followed inside.

Looking at the Wu family's brand‑new array of home appliances, they clicked their tongues in admiration, saying they were high‑end, obviously not cheap, and even the appliances bought for weddings in the village weren't this good.

Refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine, TV, all sorts of appliances—basically everything—cost a total of 46,000, and workers are now installing them at the house.

Even though it's a rural area, delivery and installation are surprisingly fast.

Wu An got off the bike, offered the workers a round of cigarettes, chatted briefly, and praised their efficiency; the workers tucked the cigarettes behind their ears and said cheerfully, "You bought a lot, you're a major client; the boss specifically instructed us to finish your house's work first."

Mei Yueqin came out of the house and said, "Your lips look so dry; the tea in the house is cool—go have some."

Wu An replied, hurried inside, and almost drank the whole pot of tea dry.

He really was dying of thirst.

Going out to sea to chase the tide makes money, but it's truly a torment—exhausting and hot; without the motivation of earning, he might not have been able to persist.

Mei Yueqin waited for him to come out and asked softly, "How much did all this cost?"

Wu An replied lightly, "Not much."

Mei Yueqin took out a card and said, "All the household money is here; take it. These appliances are in the house, so you shouldn't have to pay alone."

"What is this? I don't want it," Wu An waved his hand, didn't take the card, and said, "The house's appliances aren't all missing because of me."

"Moreover, since you came to the house, everything on my body—what isn't you handling?"

"Now I earn money; if I don't show some appreciation, what would that be?"

These appliances count as compensation, I guess.

Wu An, at this point, saw Mei Yueqin's lips move as if she wanted to speak, and quickly added, "Also, I'm still at home; I haven't set up my own household yet."

"At most, when I get married later, I'll take these away."

Mei Yueqin was first stunned, then a smile appeared on her face; she knew Wu An was just speaking casually, and if he really waited until marriage, could he still use these old ones?

Surely they'd all be bought new.

These appliances are what Wu An bought for the household.

What else could she say? She could only smile, nod, and say "Okay."

Hearing the surrounding villagers only praise Wu An's greatness made Mei Yueqin even happier; this was great, and soon his reputation would spread—who wouldn't say Wu An is admirable?

Wu An did furrow his brows, because with these people present, there were still things he hadn't said; these appliances cost a lot, but later on they could all be "reimbursed."

Not long after.

Wu Ping and Wu Yingwei returned, and upon seeing the extra appliances in the house, their faces were full of smiles; even though they'd heard Wu An say he was buying appliances, seeing them with their own eyes still sparked a burst of joy.

"All bought this good."

"A An, how much did this cost?"

What Wu Ping said was basically the same as what Mei Yueqin had just said.

Wu Yingwei didn't say much, but his habitually furrowed forehead lines noticeably relaxed, and hearing others' compliments, he also gave a smile.

"This air conditioner is good, it's Gree; the TV shows daily programs, mastering core technology and such."

"I heard it can last ten to twenty years without breaking."

"And this refrigerator, washing machine—hey, they're all domestically made, A An, you're quite patriotic."

"Indeed, our domestic products aren't bad these days," Wu An replied casually.

"Old Wu family's days have gotten better; they've bought a car and home appliances, and in the past ten days they've made a lot of money."

"Exactly."

"I heard Duan Qiqi say this household eats and drinks every day."

"I also heard that Lao Wu Jia treats green crabs as rice."

"Who gives them that condition? Wu An's sea‑chasing skills are handy."

"From now on, Mei Yueqin will be comfortable: the clothes have a smart washing machine, the fridge is so big it can hold many things, and the TV is over fifty inches—watching such a huge TV is truly thrilling."

Everyone praised without end.

Wu An was hungry.

When it was time to eat, everyone left one after another.

The door closed.

Mei Yueqin quickly brought out the dishes that had been kept warm in the pot; the family ate happily, and just as the meal finished, someone came to visit.

Wu An peeked in and saw only women, gathered around Mei Yueqin chattering, and occasionally glancing into the kitchen.

After the meal, he said he would help clean up; Wu Ping told him to rest, saying that after a busy day and a hard sea‑earning trip, the household chores didn't require his help.

The two brothers tugged at each other.

Wu Yingwei set down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Listen to your brother and sister‑in‑law: you can earn money, so you don't need to do the housework; this house isn't just yours."

When Wu An heard Father say that, he cheerfully responded.

He wiped his mouth, stood up, and went to Lao Wu.

Passing by the gate entrance, several women still pulled him aside to praise his good looks; Wu An smiled and thought, he's been handsome for more than a day or two.

You're just forcing compliments, right?

He gave a perfunctory reply, humming a little tune as he walked away.

He didn't realize that these women weren't just casually visiting to chat; they had heard about what he'd been up to lately and were all there to help him find a match.

……

On the other side.

Lin Hu returned home somewhat absent-minded, took out the money from selling fish, and handed it to the woman of the house. Seeing it, she was quite pleased: 'Today's luck is pretty good.'

Lin Hu gave a perfunctory smile.

Sitting down to eat, the woman said: 'Let me tell you, Lao Wu Jia is making a big splash again today.'

"I passed by his gate entrance and was blocked for a while before I could get through."

Upon hearing that, Lin Hu snorted displeased: 'What a show-off, just because he bought a broken fishing boat.'

The woman blinked, asking: 'A broken fishing boat? What broken fishing boat?'

Lin Hu also blinked: 'You're not talking about Wu An buying a fishing boat, are you?'

The woman shook her head: 'No, today Wu An bought a bunch of appliances in town, worth several ten thousand... He... he even bought a fishing boat?'

"My goodness!"

"Where did he get the money?"

She was so excited she clapped her hands, losing composure.

Lin Hu silently cursed Wu An for being so capable, pursing his lips: 'How else could it come? From gathering at sea and fishing.'

The woman shook her head, shouting with a very definite tone: 'Impossible, absolutely impossible!'

Lin Hu asked: 'How do you know it's impossible?'

The woman pointed at him, saying: 'In our village, who doesn't go out to sea and yet makes big money?'

"You fish every day, you've been doing it for so many years, and today you brought home the most money ever."

"How could he possibly make that much money in just over ten days?"

Lin Hu: ……

Damn!

That makes a lot of sense.

He couldn't refute it, but listening just made him feel awful.