Chapter 153: Water Pumping Pit

Yu Kai Lang smiled and said, "Don't pretend with me."

You must have anticipated it already, right?

Wu An spread his hands and shouted, "Officer Yu, what am I pretending? I really didn't expect it."

We've dealt with each other before; first meeting is awkward, second is familiar. I guess we'll keep interacting in the future. Yu Kai Lang paused, then said: "I've already started working, so I should be a few years older than you; I'll take the liberty to call you my younger brother."

A An, I won't treat you as an outsider, so I'll speak frankly: this matter is as good as certain.

Wu An gave a wry smile, thinking: if you say that, I can't set my mind at ease; instead I'm feeling uneasy.

He hasn't yet thought of the benefits of Seeing Justice and Courage, but he's already considered many drawbacks.

Wu An hesitated a moment, then asked: "Brother Yu, I wonder, can Seeing Justice and Courage be not evaluated?"

Yu Kai Lang stared: "Why not?"

Wu An hesitated a moment.

Yu Kai Lang shook his head: "Definitely can't refuse; first it was Chen Long's matter, now it's your courage to testify."

These two are counted together; not giving you an honor of Seeing Justice and Courage would be inexcusable.

Oh, right, there's a bonus.

It's not little; it should be around ten thousand yuan.

Then Wu An nodded.

Alright.

For the sake of the money, let's just show off.

Yu Kai Lang looked at him like someone forcing ducks onto shelves, guessed what he was worrying about, and laughed helplessly: "You're really sharp; you don't want to get involved in anything that brings no benefit from showing off."

Mainly, our physique isn't that sturdy; we can't withstand the wind. Wu An explained a bit: "The honor of Seeing Justice and Courage is good, Father would surely be pleased if he knew, but this matter also easily invites hatred, especially from Chen Long and Guang Liangjun—how could we not have concerns?"

They are people, not good people, and not NPCs there to farm achievements.

He inevitably has to look ahead and behind, consider more.

After finishing the main topic, Wu An stood up: "Brother Yu, I won't say thanks; next time you're free, come to the village to play."

Yu Kai Lang said: "Sure, I'll definitely go when I have time."

During this time I've been running to your village quite often; each time I come and go in a hurry.

Wu An recommended: "Don't look down on my village being small, but the coastline is still very good."

You can go mudflat hunting, fish, and there's a very beautiful beach; my house is near the sea, and in the evening, if I feel like it, I can have a bonfire barbecue.

Yu Kai Lang said: "Hearing that, I now wish I could just follow you back to play."

That's embarrassing; I won't be returning to the village for a while. Wu An laughed: "In a bit I'm going to the water pumping pit to catch fish and scoop shrimp."

Yu Kai Lang waved his hand: "Don't say it, don't say it."

The two walked out talking and laughing; Old Five, who was guarding outside, instinctively stepped back a bit, but kept sneaking glances at Wu An and Yu Kai Lang talking.

After Yu Kai Lang left, Wu An walked into the opposite small shop.

Old Five quickly followed in; the two met as if prearranged, and Wu An said Guang Liangjun would be released soon, telling him to get ready.

Old Five couldn't help but inwardly gasp: "This kid is not simple, he can handle both black and white!"

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Just after getting on the bike, A Qing couldn't help but ask: "Brother, are we really going to the water pumping pit?"

Wu An laughed: "Could it be fake?"

But we haven't prepared anything.

What preparation is needed?

A Qing said: "I heard from villagers that the water pumping pit requires pre-baiting."

Sometimes after working hard for several days, the water pit is drained.

If we just go straight there, it probably won't work.

It's not that he's worrying unnecessarily or deliberately belittling himself.

The water pumping pit differs from fishing and mudflat hunting; after all, it requires cost, and the input is not small.

Others might work for days and still not get a good harvest, yet they're just lugging a water pump and going—this is even less reliable.

Wu An nodded: "You're right; we need to prepare before we go."

A Qing asked: "How to prepare?"

First, refuel. Wu An said: "Then go to the supermarket to buy some food and drink, especially water must be prepared."

Finally, find a place to have lunch.

By the way, inquire around town which spots are suitable for the water pumping pit.

A Qing nodded and asked: "Then what?"

Wu An said: "Then we just go."

A Qing scratched his head; in the end, still nothing prepared, seeing Wu An's confident look, he didn't say anything more.

At worst, we'll just play.

The two rode their motorcycle straight to the gas station.

They filled the motorcycle with fuel, and also got a big bucket of oil; this water pump guzzles oil.

Those few kill-matte should deeply feel it.

A Qing rushed to pay.

The two still wrestled over it, A Qing shouted: "Brother, really don't contend with me."

During this time, following you, I've really taken too much advantage.

Everything is prepared by you; I just contributed some effort, taking only a tenth of the money; I really feel guilty.

"This water pump is yours; the fuel cost should be covered by me, so you can easily split the money with me, and I can readily reach out to take it."

Wu An looked surprised.

These words don't sound like something A Qing could come up with; probably Li Juan taught him at home.

He smiled: "Alright, then let's do as you say."

A Qing happily said: "From now on, when we go out to sea by boat, I'll also take care of the fuel money."

Wu An thought: "Forget the water pump pit; for the fuel cost of the fishing boat going out to sea, we'll split it fifty-fifty."

A Qing had no objection either, nodding: "I'll listen to you, brother."

The two found a small eatery, ordered four dishes and a soup, sat down to eat and drink.

After eating and drinking, a group pushed the gate open and came in, noisy; Wu An turned his head and saw a very familiar hairstyle.

It was red, orange, yellow, green, purple.

Wu An felt somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected to run into several of them, which showed that the heavens were helping him.

Wu An took the initiative to greet them, passing around a cigarette; they were all peers, and they quickly became acquainted.

Several of the "kill-matte" had already abandoned the water-pump business; when Wu An asked, they unreservedly told him all the spots where water could be pumped, and kindly drew a map for him.

While giving directions, they also advised him to give it up; two of them had already found jobs as dockworkers loading and unloading cargo.

Looking for work, if things go well one can earn several hundred, which is more promising than water-pumping pits.

The green-red-purple (likely referring to those with dyed hair) who hadn't found work were full of envy, their words sour to the extreme.

Both fearing that their brother would suffer hardship, and fearing that their brother would drive a Land Rover.

Wu An found it amusing, said goodbye to them, left the restaurant with A Qing, headed straight to the supermarket for a massive shopping spree, loading the motorcycle to the brim.

Following the map, the two arrived at a bay's rocky beach.

Here few people fish; rocky outcrops stand thick, and pools of various sizes are scattered everywhere.

Some pools held small fish; Wu An casually grabbed one and flung it back into the sea; A Qing imitated him, but his hand slipped and the fish smashed against the rocks.

The little fish: "Thank you!"

It died quickly, probably without much pain.

After playing a while, the tide was still ebbing, revealing more and more pools; although the "kill-matte" had lost quite a bit of money, they also summed up considerable experience.

They told Wu An not to look for pools that only appear at the seabed, because such pools wouldn't have time to be drained before the tide rose again.

One should seek pools about midway.

Wu An casually picked a pool that caught his eye; the two moved the water pump over and got to work.