Chapter 178: Human relations and worldly affairs, getting a handle on them

The two arrived at the dock, and Boss Li was already waiting.

After greeting each other, the group boarded the boat.

Boss Li started the fishing boat, hearing the engine's roar, Wu An asked: "This engine's sound is different from before."

"Sounds fine to me."

Boss Li smiled: "That's for sure."

"Your previous engine, even if nobody had stuffed it with sugar, was already on the verge of scrapping."

"If I'm not mistaken, this engine was probably replaced later."

"Good thing you didn't buy it back then, otherwise you'd have been scammed."

Wu An smiled and said nothing.

That's society—three pits with every step.

This was still introduced by Gao Qiangqi; Guang Liangjun really dares to pull this trick.

All we can say is that Guang Liangjun's courage is truly huge; scamming him is bad enough, but if people find out afterward, Gao Qiangqi loses face too.

Isn't he afraid of trouble afterward?

A gambler's mindset really can't be judged by common sense.

All we can say is that it was a mix-up of yin and yang.

As for this fishing boat he got, whether it makes money is uncertain, but it definitely won't lose.

Boss Li drove the boat around in a circle and said: "This engine's horsepower is double that of your previous one."

"Running near shore should be fine, but if you go far out or stay at sea for two or three days, there might be problems."

"As for the fuel tank, I suggest you could enlarge it, or just keep extra fuel on board."

Wu An nodded.

This boat isn't big, its resistance to wind and waves is poor, and he doesn't plan to go far—just cruising near shore; when he truly needs to go far and stay overnight at sea, he'll switch to a larger fishing boat.

For now, such a fishing boat is sufficient.

Back at the dock, Wu An had Wu An buy two packs of cigarettes and stuffed them to Boss Li.

Boss Li hurriedly declined.

Wu An said: "Boss Li, don't rush to refuse—one pack is for the work buddies; I'm very satisfied with this job."

"This pack is for you."

"I heard from my dad that you two are friends, so you're my elder."

"Uncle Li, if my dad knew I had no manners, he'd surely scold me when I got back."

Upon hearing this, Boss Li burst out laughing and said: "Your words mean I have to accept it whether I like it or not."

"Okay."

"How about the water pump you bought—did Panshuikeng make money?"

Wu An smiled: "Lucky, I made a bit."

Boss Li gave a thumbs-up: "Awesome, awesome—you look like you were born for this line of work."

"Oh, right—I won't guarantee anything else about this boat, but the engine's lifetime after-sales service is fine."

After saying that, he looked at Wu An nodding repeatedly—this kid sure knows how to play his father.

That's also rare.

I really don't know how Wu Yingwei was taught.

Boss Li left happily, and A Qing couldn't help but ask: "Brother, who did you learn this from? You have a whole set of tricks—I think even Boss Li, a businessman, can't match your eloquence."

Wu An smiled: "Actually, I'm just forcing myself to say it."

"The hardest part is figuring out how to open your mouth at the start."

"As I kept talking, I realized it's nothing special."

Actually, mastering human relations and worldly affairs isn't as hard as imagined; even if you don't understand anything at first, making a joke is fine.

In his past life, how could he be so clueless? When guests came home, he sometimes wouldn't even bother to greet them.

Give a smile, make your voice a little sweeter, greet someone—would that kill you?

The virtuous gain many helpers; the wicked gain few. In society, you must have lots of friends.

This principle is simple and easy to grasp, yet it took him over thirty years in his past life to understand.

Indeed, people can't teach others no matter how they try; but experiencing something once makes it clear.

In this life, after putting in effort over this period, he's basically grasped human relations and worldly affairs.

For example, this time.

It's just two packs of cigarettes—it not only built rapport with Boss Li, but also earned him lifetime after-sales benefits.

The lifetime after-sales benefit is just a bonus; the key is maintaining good relations with Boss Li—if anyone later tries to scam him, Boss Li will surely be the first to object.

A Qing listened and scratched his head.

Uh-oh, feels like I need to grow a brain.

He felt that following Wu An, there was a lot to learn.

And he probably won't be able to learn it.

Thinking this, A Qing couldn't help but feel worried, but soon he let it go.

Study?

Study my ass.

He follows his brother around; no need to study.

After figuring it out, he grinned and said: "Brother, I get it."

Wu An glanced at A Qing, thinking you'd better really know.

The two get along like a pair of pants; seeing A Qing's lecherous smile, he also knows what A Qing is scheming.

He didn't insist.

In the future, the days A Qing will spend following him are still long.

Let's teach him slowly.

When they become big and strong later, worldly affairs will no longer be something they need to grasp.

Rather, it will be others.

A Qing asked, "Brother, since we now have the fishing boat, shall we go out to sea for a spin?"

Wu An checked the time; it was almost mealtime, and said, "No."

"Let's go to the market and see what seafood is popular lately."

"Then find a place to eat, do some thorough shopping this afternoon, and we'll set out to sea before dawn tomorrow."

He also couldn't say whether tomorrow's Luck Value would be high or low.

The system's temperament is hard to gauge.

But even if it's low, it doesn't matter; as long as there is Luck Value, breaking even is certainly no problem.

Just treat it as gaining experience at sea.

If the Luck Value is high, there's nothing to say—of course we'll go out to sea and rake in money.

Upon hearing they'd go out to sea tomorrow, A Qing excitedly nodded vigorously.

Not being able to go out to sea this period has frustrated him, but he still likes going to the uninhabited island to forage.

Although these past few days of pumping water pits have earned him quite a bit, he's always being pointed at and gossiped about, which feels awful inside.

Going to the uninhabited island, not only can he forage, but he can also pump water pits.

Heeding the brother's words, making a fortune quietly is even more satisfying.

The two got into the vehicle.

Wu An rode his vehicle from the dock outward, seeing many fishermen tidying their boats and nets, etc., and asked, "A Qing, how many days until the fishing season opens?"

A Qing counted on his fingers: "Looks like there are still about three days."

Wu An nodded: "That's perfect—before the season opens we'll go out for a spin to gain some experience, so we won't be overwhelmed by too much catch later."

A Qing grinned widely: "Brother, keep your voice down; I'm afraid others will hear and hit you."

"With my physique, at most I can help you block a punch."

Wu An said, "Then I'll teach you a move."

A Qing wore an eager-to-learn expression: "What move?"

"After lying on the ground, don't pretend to be dead; you must definitely grab the leg of the person who's going to hit me."

"Okay, okay, then what?"

"Then I'll have a chance to escape." Wu An looked at A Qing with a wicked grin and said.

He had thought A Qing would be teased into jumping up, but instead A Qing seriously pondered and said, "Brother, I can do it."

"……" Now Wu An was baffled, annoyed, and asked, "If you know that, aren't you afraid I'll flee? And what if that person takes out their anger on you?"

A Qing said, "It doesn't matter if I get caught, because I know you'll definitely be able to rescue me; but if you get caught, I might not necessarily be able to save you."

Wu An laughed heartily.

Getting beaten is just a supposition between the two; naturally it's not really true, but what was said just now is indeed true.