Chapter 197: Mao Wang Comes to the Door

It was just past five in the morning, the sky just beginning to lighten.

The sky was dim and gloomy; besides, he was still half‑asleep, rubbed his eyes, and saw a figure pacing back and forth at the room's door, which startled him.

Moreover, the morning sea wind was damp and chilly; a sudden chill shot up from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head, making all his body hair stand on end.

He took a closer look.

It was Mao Wang!

He cursed: "You bastard, what are you loitering around my door at this early hour for? Trying to mess with me?"

"No, no, I have something to tell you," Mao Wang said as he walked over, putting on a somewhat stiff smile.

Wu An's mind was now clear, and he immediately realized why Mao Wang had come to see him.

These past few days have been busy, and he had almost forgotten about this matter.

One willing to hit, one willing to take it.

Chen Long wanted revenge, Shen Fang begged to be revenged, and the two of them ended up together.

It's hard not to think about this.

But settling this matter is actually simple for him—just ignore it.

He shook his head: "I won't listen, I won't listen."

……" Mao Wang said resentfully: "Wu An, what I have to say is very important."

"I won't listen, I won't listen—like a turtle chanting sutras."

"Wu An, I've been waiting here for you all night." Mao Wang scratched his hair and shouted: "Look at how wet my hair is."

Wu An heard him say that.

He couldn't help but sneer.

To mess with him, they really didn't spare any expense.

Needless to say, it was definitely Shen Fang's request.

He originally wanted to advise Mao Wang to stop being a sycophant, but seeing this, he couldn't be bothered to speak, since it would be useless.

He shook his head: "If you're going to say that, I want to listen even less."

"Get lost quickly."

"Don't mess with me."

Mao Wang was dumbfounded.

What can we do now?

He had come with a death order.

If he fails to complete it, Shen Fang will be more than just disappointed in him.

In Shen Fang's words, he now bears the responsibility for Shen Fang's happiness for the rest of her life.

Such a heavy burden rests on his shoulders!

He must accomplish it.

For Shen Fang!

He knew that today they would go out to sea, and since Wu An had a fishing boat, he would definitely be heading out.

Last night, he had already lain down in bed, but tossing and turning, he couldn't sleep, with images of Shen Fang and Wu An constantly flashing in his mind.

To avoid delaying matters, he simply got up and came to Wu An's door at dawn to keep watch.

A sycophant's perseverance is immense; otherwise, one couldn't keep licking the same person all the time.

He lived up to expectations, guarding from dawn until now, and waited for Wu An.

He was even moved by himself; if Shen Fang knew, she would surely be moved too.

Wu An would surely be conquered by his perseverance as well.

As a result, Wu An gave him a blow to the head.

In Wu An's eyes, his perseverance was worth nothing.

Wu An drew water to wash up.

Mao Wang followed him step by step, saying: "I've waited so long to tell you something—aren't you at all curious?"

Wu An shook his head.

"Even if you're not curious, I have to tell you!" Mao Wang grew anxious, saying: "It's about Chen Long and Shen Fang—"

Before he could finish, Wu An directly poured a basin of cold water onto his face.

Mao Wang choked and coughed continuously.

Wu An said coldly: "You keep talking endlessly here; next time it won't be just letting you drink my face‑washing water."

"I'll smash this iron basin straight onto your head."

"Do you believe me?"

Mao Wang stepped back two paces; he really did believe it.

"Get lost!"

Wu An waved his hand, turned around, closed the doors and windows, and headed straight for the dock.

Mao Wang refused to give up and still wanted to follow, but Wu An suddenly turned and kicked him.

Mao Wang let out a miserable cry, aggrievedly shouting: "Why did you kick me?"

"Today is the day we go out to sea, a good day; I don't want to see blood, so don't force me."

Wu An left harsh words behind and strode away.

Even if he really went ahead and beat Mao Wang black and blue, he wouldn't think much of it, after all Mao Wang came to scheme against him.

Mainly, he didn't want to get entangled with Mao Wang; this person is hopeless.

Arrived at the dock.

The moored fishing boats were few, only several left; someone greeted him, then he realized those boats never go out to sea.

"Has A An eaten?"

"Morning, haven't eaten yet."

"Still early, others go out to sea early, now they're already working at the site."

"A An, you're not proactive at all?"

"At this time to go out to sea, you'll be gossiped about, but don't worry—if anyone gossips about you, I'll scold them."

"Damn, makes you look..."

"A An, the sea's open—what have you prepared?"

Along the way everyone was quite enthusiastic.

Wu An responded to each, nobody left out, whatever title to call was appropriate, leaving no fault to find.

Wu An also didn't hide it, just said he'd prepared shrimp traps, crab traps, and longline fishing etc.

Everyone looked at each other, bewildered.

Going out to sea to fish, it's like playing around.

If it were others they'd have already spoken up, but facing Wu An they really dare not say anything.

If they get slapped in the face, it'd also be unpleasant.

Lao Xie was also there.

Wu An saw him, smiling, said: 'Lao Xie, morning.'

Lao Xie smiled and nodded.

Didn't say much, everyone had tacit understanding.

A Qing and Mai Hangyu have both arrived.

Lao Mai didn't come along.

Today's sea opening, definitely can't go out fishing, so he didn't come along.

Wu An had invited, but couldn't persuade him.

Besides, they'd have to work as free labor; Lao Mai is being shrewd.

Mai Hangyu brought back plenty of breakfast from the town, on the boat the breakfast hasn't been touched yet.

"What should I do? You eat first."

"Once opened it gets cold quickly."

"We're not that hungry."

"It's fragrant only when we eat together."

After finishing breakfast, father and elder brother's wife also came, watching him finish the ritual before disembarking.

Wu An waved at them.

Immediately the boat started, accompanied by a rumbling sound, the fishing boat slowly moved.

The fishing boat grew smaller and eventually disappeared.

Wu Yingwei lit another cigarette, saying: 'Alright, stop watching, it's not the first time going out to sea, he'll be back tonight.'

Wu Ping also said: 'The wind is calm and waves still, no need to worry, feels like nothing will happen.'

Mei Yueqin found it funny; these two say that with their mouths, but actually they're worried inside.

These words are to comfort themselves.

She also didn't point it out.

Walking into the village, someone met them and greeted: 'What are you doing up this early?'

"Seeing A An off to sea."

"Oh, right, today's sea opening, I heard the one who previously reported A An was Chen Gui, true or false?"

"Who did you hear it from?"

"I heard it from someone last night."

"We also don't know."

Mei Yueqin gave a perfunctory reply, inwardly wondering how this matter suddenly spread so quickly.

Arriving at the gate, Duan Dajie also stopped her and said this.