Chapter 173

Originally Wu An planned to look for a place to dig a water pit near the village, but after searching around he couldn't find any suitable spot.

Besides sandy beaches, the seaside of Xixi Village is either large rocky reefs or tidal flats; there really isn't any rocky beach suitable for holding a water pit.

But around the town there are quite a few.

Gu Anran's village does have a suitable spot, but between the two villages generations have built up grudges; if he and A Qing take their gear over there to dig a water pit, trouble is likely.

Besides, if they go farther out, they don't plan to come back at night; they'll just meet up with family at Qin Zong's restaurant.

Wu An was very tired.

As soon as they left the village, he had A Qing drive while he curled up in the cabin to catch some sleep.

By the time Wu An woke up, they were already at the seaside.

He sprang up directly.

Although he had only slept a little over an hour and hadn't rested well due to the bumpy ride, he clearly felt much better.

Youth is great.

After going down to check the situation, Mai Hangyu arrived on his Harley.

Very flashy.

It also drew a lot of attention; on the other side of the road were fields, with many villagers busy, now cooling off in the shade.

Several men in their thirties, seeing such a flashy motorcycle, came over asking how much it cost, what its horsepower was, etc.

Mai Hangyu gave a couple of perfunctory replies, saw Wu An and A Qing moving the water pump downhill, and hurried over to help.

Those people, seeing them digging a water pit, didn't leave; they just stood by the road smoking and watched them tinker with the water pump.

It's been a long time since I saw a Panshuikeng.

Can we get any goods?

That's hard to say; occasionally someone comes to work the water pits around here.

I think these youngsters, with no beard and unreliable, are probably just messing around.

They look like they just came by temporarily; that definitely won't work.

In those people's impression, Wu An and the others quickly found a water pit and started working it.

The water pump began operation with a "Boom—", and the water surface started to ripple as it lowered.

"Brother, how much haul can we get this time?" Mai Hangyu asked eagerly.

Unlike last time, today he was prepared, fully equipped with a straw hat, long sleeves, face mask, and water bottle—he was armed to the teeth, ready to go all out.

"I don't know; maybe there's nothing." Wu An kept watching the water pump's Luck Value change; after pumping half the water, the Luck Value dropped by one.

This indicates there isn't much loot in this water pit.

The water pit isn't big; since we've pumped it out, we might as well finish and hide our clumsiness.

There are quite a few water pits around here.

We still need to be selective in working them.

As the water level kept dropping, Mai Hangyu briefly reported his work results over the past two days: first, he helped Old Chen and his partner move house and obtained the house keys.

He also got in touch with a designer.

Upon hearing this, the friend's teacher took it very seriously and decided to personally lead a team over.

Wu An blinked: "Wasn't it supposed to be an online discussion? Why suddenly come in person?"

Mai Hangyu shook his head and said, "My friend didn't elaborate; he just said his teacher attaches great importance to this project."

Wu An realized.

It seems Mai Hangyu's friend's teacher has sensed the business opportunity here.

He once saw a post on a certain forum saying that a university professor could be the highest-status person one encounters in a lifetime.

Teaching at university is just a side job for them; they have many other professions—for example, some teachers hold administrative ranks, while others have a bunch of companies outside...

He couldn't possibly attend university, but he was quite eager to meet a few university professors, to see if they're really as impressive as that forum claimed.

He had nothing much to say, but he expressed a warm welcome, and would certainly do his best as a host.

He felt that with the teacher coming, this matter was almost certain to succeed.

Actually, the rough design sketches are all in his mind; although he didn't enjoy much blessings in his previous life, online he has certainly feasted his eyes.

On a certain short-video app, everyone's a millionaire; some big shots go out, take it easy, and incidentally buy an apartment.

Moreover, some noble ladies are either on vacation or on their way to vacation.

Plus the influence of many restaurant-review bloggers, his exposure isn't dare to say far above today's people, but at least it's not lacking.

The reason he still sought a designer is mainly because, no matter how knowledgeable he is, he's still an outsider.

Outsiders see the excitement, insiders see the details; still, one needs to bring in an insider to guide and oversee.

The two chatted, and A Qing shouted, "Brother, the water pit's hit bottom."

Wu An hurried over, but instead of going down into the pit right away, he moved the water pump to a neighboring pit.

While transferring the water pump, he discovered that the Luck Value had dropped by only two.

A Qing and Mai Hangyu donned their gear and quickly went down into the water pit fully equipped.

He did not go down.

The few people smoking by the road also came over to look.

This water pit isn't big; the two quickly searched the bottom, catching a few small fish and some shrimp crabs, and then there was nothing else.

A Qing showed no reaction; the harvest always varies in amount.

Mai Hangyu's face showed some embarrassment.

Compared to last time, this haul is pitifully small.

Those few onlookers couldn't help but sigh at the sight.

Just this little harvest, not enough for a plate of vegetables.

I told you, this Panshuikeng definitely won't work.

This water pump has considerable power; it probably guzzles oil.

They were gossiping, and Mai Hangyu climbed out of the pit feeling annoyed.

Wu An waved: "Come over here and pan."

The second water pit is small; its bottom is already visible.

A Qing and Mai Hangyu went down, searched a bit, and their harvest was just a few small fry more than the first water pit.

Mai Hangyu instantly deflated, climbed up, walked over to the water pump, and asked: "Brother, why don't we try another place?"

Wu An laughed and shook his head.

The third water pit is relatively larger; the water level has only dropped by one-third, and the Luck Value has already been used up three times.

What does this indicate?

This indicates there's a big haul inside.

Mai Hangyu still wanted to say something, but A Qing climbed out of the pit, patted his shoulder, and said: "Don't rush."

Listen to big brother.

Make the most of this time to rest quickly, have a smoke, later you'll be busy.

Mai Hangyu felt somewhat depressed.

Having little harvest is already unpleasant, and besides, people nearby keep gossiping, making me even more annoyed.

Moreover, I can't lose my temper; I have to pretend not to care.

Waited almost half an hour.

The water in the big pit has run dry.

We got water, we got water.

Here there are also fish striking the water.

I saw a fish jump up; it's not small.

A Qing and Mai Hangyu sat on either side of Wu An, each pointing to the left and right sides of the pit bottom, shouting somewhat excitedly.

Those few gossiping people instantly shut up.