Chapter 231: Gu Family

Upon hearing that Gao Qiangqi and Lao Mai planned to go fishing, saying it was a rainy day with few people, it was also leisurely, and moreover the two happened to be free, they agreed to go together.

Wu An waited a while.

When Lao Mai arrived, he immediately maxed out the luck value on both of their fishing rods.

Today there are a total of 25 luck points.

Not much.

He also couldn't be bothered with the hassle, so he simply returned the favor.

Seeing Wu An there, Lao Mai wanted to pull him along.

Wu An shook his head: "I can't go today."

"I have to go to my girlfriend's house for a meal."

Lao Mai was greatly disappointed.

Without Wu An tagging along, I'm afraid today he and Gao Qiangqi won't enjoy their fishing.

Gao Qiangqi asked, "Where should we fish? I'll have my younger brother go set up the rack first."

Lao Mai also had no idea.

Wu An casually mentioned going to Zhen Dong Shuizha.

Lao Mai said, "I heard someone recently caught several Qingyi (Blue-clad fish) (Blue-clad fish) fish there."

"I also want to catch one to raise."

Gao Qiangqi shouted, "Alright, then let's go to Zhen Dong Shuizha."

"Wasn't it last time we were there that we had a blast?"

"Listening to A An is always right; if I catch one, I'll give it to you."

Lao Mai shouted, "No need for you."

"If you can catch them, I'm sure I can too."

Tsk.

Men's damned competitive spirit.

……

Wu An left the market, the rain had lightened a bit, he went to the town's biggest supermarket, bought a few gifts, saw a jewelry stall at the entrance, thought it over, and walked over.

The middle-aged female clerk warmly attended to him.

Wu An glanced over, pointed at one, and said, "This one's not bad; let me take a look."

The clerk unlocked it and took it out.

Wu An took out the ring inside, placed it on the cloth, and then, under the clerk's strange gaze, said to the box, "This one's not bad; how much for it?"

The clerk blinked: "You mean the box?"

She was also surprised; it was the first time someone had come to her to buy a box.

She shook her head and refused.

Wu An tried persuading her both ways, but the clerk still wouldn't sell.

Wu An thought for a moment, produced an oyster pearl, and said, "How about this?"

The clerk's eyes lit up instantly; she instinctively reached to grab it, but Wu An dodged a bit, glanced up at the blinking red security camera, and then handed over the pearl.

"This is an oyster pearl, right? Such a beautiful one is really rare." The clerk turned it over in her hands, unable to put it down, and said, "Handsome guy, your luck is not bad—you actually managed to get this."

"How about this: I'll give you 2000 yuan."

Wu An shook his head: "I'm not selling this."

The clerk thought he was haggling: "Handsome guy, I'll add another 200, can't go higher; I'm being straight with you—even the jewelry stores in the county might not offer a price as high as mine."

"I believe that, and I see you're a straightforward person too." Wu An paused, then said, "But I still can't sell it."

The clerk's pleased expression faded; she placed the pearl on the soft cloth on the counter and said, "Kid, since you're not selling it, what's the point of bringing it out?"

"Are you just playing with me?"

"Let me tell you, big sister isn't that easy to toy with."

Wu An broke into a sweat.

These middle-aged women are real tigers, daring to say anything; he really didn't dare to engage, fearing he'd stir up trouble, believing the big sister's words that she's not that easy to mess with.

Thirty like a wolf, forty like a tiger.

Not to mention this life, even in his previous life he might not have been able to withstand it.

Moreover, speaking of now, this body is still just a chick; it wouldn't even take a minute to surrender arms.

Cough cough.

He was thinking too far ahead.

He said seriously, "Sis, I intend to give this pearl as a gift; I just need a suitable box."

"To be honest, my luck is not bad."

"This time I managed to get an oyster pearl; next time I'll surely be able to as well."

"By then, if I have extras, I'll definitely come find you."

The clerk scoffed: "You say your luck is good, so it is; I was about to say..."

Wu An directly produced three abalone pearls; the clerk blinked, then shifted her tone, saying, "Alright, handsome guy, I didn't expect you to actually have something."

"This box can't be sold to you; it has a name on it."

As she spoke, the clerk crouched down to find an empty box: "Here, take this one; it's not worth anything."

Wu An thanked her repeatedly, but still insisted on paying.

The clerk shook her head: "Don't mess around with ink."

Sister is waiting for you.

Come on.

Wu An nodded, said he would definitely come next time, and left holding the box.

……

Gu family's Lao Wu.

The old lady came out of the kitchen, glanced at the eldest son who had just walked under the shed, wiped her hands with her apron, and said with a look of disdain: "What are you here for?"

Gu Jianfa wore a full smile, ignoring his mother's disdain, and said cheerfully: "Mom, I heard guests are coming to the house today."

I came back specially to keep the guests company.

The old lady muttered, wondering who blabbed, telling this bastard thing, wanting her to know that she must cut that person's mouth with scissors.

She said this right in front of Gu Jianfa.

Gu Jianfa wasn't embarrassed either; he had heard far more vicious and unpleasant words than this, and had long grown accustomed to them.

You can say whatever you want; I'll just treat it as a fart.

Gu Jianfa said: "Originally my friends were all calling me to go to town for fun, but I turned them all down."

This is a major matter for our family.

Without me, it definitely won't work.

The old lady saw Gu Jianfa, unafraid of boiling water like a dead pig, shameless and thick-skinned, which made her even angrier; she waved her hand and said: "Get lost quickly."

You don't need to accompany the guests.

You are not allowed to come here before it gets dark tonight.

Gu Jianfa not only didn't leave, but leaned against the wall and said: "I mean well; the family lacks a man, so they'll be looked down upon."

Besides, I haven't eaten anything this morning, I have no money on me, and if I wait until evening I'll surely starve half to death.

He took a deep breath, smelling the fragrance drifting from the kitchen: "Hey, let me sniff… oh, it's chicken soup dumplings."

Mom, this is your signature dish.

The last time I ate it was during the New Year, right?

This time you made it yourself, right?

You're wrong about that.

It's just that Anran's little boyfriend came to eat at our house; what's a big deal? We can't appear to be taking it too seriously, understand?

The old lady scolded: "I don't understand… if I did, you couldn't act like this!"

I was wrong, wrong from the start; knowing your current behavior, I shouldn't have given birth to you from the beginning.

Oh heavens!

The old lady cried out to heaven and earth.

Gu Jianfa coughed twice: "We're talking about other matters, don't keep dragging me into this."

Today we're in this together.

Anran, is there anything edible now? First fix something for Uncle me to tide over.

Saying that, he walked toward the kitchen.

The old lady grabbed him: "I'm telling you, if you dare cause trouble today, I won't let you off!"

Did you hear that?

Gu Jianfa walked into the kitchen, saw the fried clams, picked up a piece and ate it, mumbling: "I heard, I heard."

Don't worry.

I've got it under control, I won't cause trouble.

Upon hearing that, both the old lady and Gu Anran became even less reassured.