Chapter 209: Like a Mad Dog Barking

Wu An casually explained: "It might be a coincidence."

Mai Hangyu still wanted to try.

Wu An didn't agree.

What's there to try?

If this sea turtle really is close to him, how would he explain it?

Mai Hangyu said: "Before, the turtle shells were all barnacles; now looking at it, it seems just an ordinary green sea turtle."

Wu An nodded.

The green sea turtle, also known as sea turtle, shows how common it is; it's the most widely distributed and numerous sea turtle species.

But nowadays, there aren't many left; otherwise it wouldn't be a protected animal.

In a few quick motions they removed all the barnacles from the sea turtle, then he and Mai Hangyu flipped it over, thoroughly inspected it, made sure no barnacles hid in hidden spots, and the two lifted the turtle and threw it back into the sea.

The sea turtle quickly surfaced, lifted its flippers, as if saying goodbye.

"You're not an ordinary sea turtle; remember my kindness and bless us with safe and smooth sailing."

Wu An waved his hand, muttering in his heart.

Mai Hangyu said: "Brother, barnacles growing on a sea turtle's back probably aren't an isolated case."

Wu An shook his head: ""

In his previous life, he had also seen videos of sea turtles asking fishermen for help removing barnacles; not just sea turtles, many marine organisms get parasitized by barnacles.

Barnacles could be called the "number one killer" of sea turtles and similar marine creatures.

Because sea turtles can't remove barnacles themselves, as the barnacles grow more and more, the turtles ultimately can only helplessly signal "GG".

This spiritually aware sea turtle was still lucky; the barnacles were only parasitizing its shell, not penetrating skin or body—otherwise he wouldn't dare casually remove them.

If he accidentally injured the sea turtle, even after removing the barnacles, the turtle would easily become infected and die in the sea.

This sea turtle is so smart; wouldn't it call its brothers and sisters to come have you remove barnacles too?

"Keep it down, don't let the sea turtle hear." Wu An gave a black line: "I'm not Ocean Tony."

Mai Hangyu laughed heartily.

Although he knew his words were fanciful, a little imagination made it quite interesting.

After smoking a cigarette, he noticed the following sea turtle had vanished; he returned to the cabin and vividly recounted the incident to A Qing.

A Qing was steering the boat, not far away, yet he knew nothing, showing how focused he was.

The boat was steering quite steadily.

It was just that it could be slow.

Wu An and Mai Hangyu didn't urge him either; when hungry they ate snacks, when thirsty they drank water, quite leisurely.

Approaching Zhen Shang Ma Tou, two fishing boats came from behind.

They were both about twenty-meter trawlers, fast speed, gradually approaching.

Wu An initially just watched curiously, but the more he looked, the more he felt something was off—how were those two trawlers slowly closing in?

Given the fishing boats' current speed, the likely outcome was that those two trawlers would sandwich his fishing boat in the middle.

Like a sandwich cookie.

His fishing boat was the "filling".

Mai Hangyu also noticed the problem and shouted: "Brother, those two fishing boats seem to be up to something."

"They're getting closer again."

"They're coming straight for us!"

"A Qing, speed up!"

Wu An frowned: "No, slow down!"

"A Qing, stop the boat directly."

A Qing obeyed, immediately stopped the boat.

Soon.

The two trawlers behind pulled alongside, brushed past his fishing boat, then split ahead; it was almost like a face-to-face showdown, using action to tell him they had deliberately caused trouble just now.

Mai Hangyu jumped up in anger: "Ganlin mu, what a big ship!"

A Qing turned pale with fright: "Brother, what's happening?"

He still thought it was because he was steering poorly.

Wu An wore a dark face, saying: "Not clear yet, it's fine, just keep steering yours."

Those two trawlers are heading to Zhen Shang Ma Tou; we'll find out naturally when we inquire at the dock later.

Arrived at the dock.

Although it was noon, the dock remained lively; just after setting out to sea, diners were eager for seafood, having been cooped up for months, so they frequently came and went.

The market was hot enough; vendors constantly guarded the dock, waiting for returning fishing boats, and most fishermen had regular familiar stalls.

The fishing boat docked, and Gao Qiangqi came over with A Jin to greet them.

They exchanged greetings.

Wu An looked at the two trawlers unloading cargo not far away; a few people stood on the bow, chatting and laughing, not working, and he found one of them very familiar.

Someone seemed to feel his gaze and turned to look over.

Because they were far off, he couldn't see the face clearly.

Wu An asked Gao Qiangqi about it.

Gao Qiangqi said: "It's the Chen family."

"You're inquiring about the Chen family..."

Oh, I remember the Chen Family had a kid who had a conflict with you, and Chen Zhong was also arrested by Lao Mai.

These two fishing boats were bought with funds raised by the Chen Family.

Wu An suddenly understood.

A Qing was also listening, and immediately shouted: "That must be the Chen Family deliberately taking revenge on Brother!"

Gao Qiangqi asked: "What happened?"

A Qing exaggeratedly recounted the incident of being flanked by two fishing boats at sea. After hearing it, Gao Qiangqi said: "The Chen Family are numerous and powerful, and they tend to stick together; they are used to being overbearing. Last time the Chen Family came looking for trouble for you, the result was that, on the contrary, some Chen Family people got arrested. They hold a grudge, so this is normal."

This matter... I'll go talk to them and have them apologize to you.

This matter has already been settled; the Chen Family are just unhappy inside, it's not an irreconcilable feud, and they still need to give him face.

Wu An shook his head and said: "Brother Qiang, no need."

Originally I was still a bit worried, but seeing the Chen Family's situation today, it's nothing to worry about.

Don't you think today's incident is just like a mad dog barking, merely trying to scare me!

If we were to quarrel over it, that would be petty.

Gao Qiangqi listened happily: "Your description is... quite apt."

A Qing still angry asked: "Then we just let it go?"

No, but this matter cannot be rushed." Wu An shook his head and said coldly: "We need to find a suitable opportunity, then think of a way to deal with them."

He doesn't want to cause trouble, but he's not afraid of it either.

We can't just shout about fighting and killing over this little thing; that wouldn't hold up, and if it got out, people would say we're petty.

Furthermore, he doesn't want to drag Gao Qiangqi into this.

Originally it was his matter, but it ended up making the Chen Family also bear a grudge against Gao Qiangqi.

He doesn't want his actions to affect Gao Qiangqi, because then the favor owed would be impossible to repay.

At this moment.

A Jin hired a few helpers to come over.

These helpers, seeing it was a small boat, muttered about it being a small job; they earn money by selling their labor, but if they can't exert their strength, they naturally won't earn much.

A Jin greeted them to board the boat.

Although they disdained the small job, none of them were careless.

At midday, few fishing boats returned; having work to do was already good, there was nothing to be picky about, they just enviously looked at the two trawlers not far away.

The trawlers returning at noon surely had a big catch; the workers who usually work over there today will surely make a big profit.

The helpers began working.

Seeing the seafood on the fishing boat, they all stared a bit.

Wait a moment.

Such a small fishing boat,

how could the catch be so much?