Chapter 249: No Need to Come

Just as the rescue team was about to set out, Wu Yingwei also learned some not-so-good news: the rescue team's first priority was to save the drowning Lao Fu Tou.

The Chen Family provided the approximate sea area where Lao Fu Tou fell into the water, and besides, Lao Fu Tou was wearing a life jacket.

Although in such wind and waves the life jacket's effect is minimal, there is still great hope.

All things considered, Lao Fu Tou should be given priority for rescue.

This is also what the leadership hopes for, in case Lao Fu Tou can be saved.

That would mean he has achieved something, right?

And according to the Chen Family's description, the fishing boat Wu An was sailing went farther out to sea.

This means the rescue personnel's search area must be broader and larger, and with no clear coordinates, it will add many uncertainties to their rescue work.

The most troublesome part is that the weather at sea is still unclear; if it worsens, the rescue personnel could encounter danger.

First rescue Lao Fu Tou, then search for Wu An and the others; this is the rescue direction decided by the leadership after discussion.

Wu Yingwei also knew this was correct.

Mei Yueqin learned that the rescue was about to begin, feeling both happy and worried; seeing that the rescue team still hadn't set off, she became extremely anxious, wishing she could go forward to urge them.

The phone she had been holding in her hand suddenly rang.

She picked up the phone and looked.

The screen flashed the two characters 'A An'.

Mei Yueqin widened her eyes in disbelief, thinking she was hallucinating; she froze for a moment, then hurriedly fumbled to slide and answer.

Her hand was shaking, and several times she failed to get through.

Li Juan saw this and also became anxious.

"I'll do it, I'll do it."

Li Juan snatched the phone and slid to answer.

Mei Yueqin hurriedly shouted at Wu Yingwei: "Dad, A An called, A An called."

Wu Yingwei snapped his head around.

The other people on the dock also looked over with surprised faces.

Chen Gui's face darkened.

Wu An called?

How could that be?

With such huge waves, his little broken boat out at sea—how could he be unharmed?

Could it be a ghost call?

Chen Gui couldn't help but let his imagination run wild, instinctively unwilling to accept the news that Wu An was safe.

Duan Dajie turned on the loudspeaker.

"Sister-in-law, we're on our way back now; you don't need to be too anxious, we're all fine." Wu An's voice came through the speaker: "Is everything okay at home?"

Mei Yueqin cried again.

This was tears of joy.

She nodded vigorously, even forgetting to speak.

Duan Dajie beside her laughed and replied: "Good, good, good, as long as you're safe; your sister-in-law is right here beside me, she's so excited she can't speak."

Li Juan asked: "A Qing... A Qing..."

"Aunt Juan, A Qing is fine, sorry for making you worry," Wu An said while speaking, and A Qing shouted: "Mom, I'm fine, don't worry."

Li Juan had been holding back her tears, and finally they fell uncontrollably.

It's good that they're safe, it's good that they're safe.

If something had happened to A Qing, she surely wouldn't be able to go on living.

The surrounding people were also happy, some cheering, others shouting things like "Wu An is awesome"...

Wu An heard the voices, wondering why there were so many people at home; upon asking, he found out they were at the dock.

"The rescue team is now preparing to set out."

"You..."

Wu An hearing about the rescue team, he couldn't help but realize that losing contact in this storm had caused quite a commotion.

He hurriedly said: "We're fine; we'll be back in half an hour, so the rescue team doesn't need to come."

Wu Yingwei strode over and said: "The wind and waves at sea are still there; please stay safe."

"But the rescue team still needs to set out; besides your risky venture, someone fell from the Chen Family's fishing boat."

"Dad, you mean Lao Fu, right?" Wu An chuckled and said: "I've already rescued him."

"Please quickly notify the rescue team."

"We'll also be back at the dock in about half an hour."

He only thought his family must be worried because they couldn't reach him; he never imagined it would blow up this much, even summoning the rescue team.

No need to think; there are surely plenty of rumors in the village.

Hearing Father say the rescue team still has to go save Lao Fu Tou shows that definitely many people are paying attention.

Simply by using the matter of rescuing Lao Fu Tou, we can shut some people up.

After all, we saved a person.

Doing good deeds, we're not afraid to publicize them.

Having such an opportunity to gain fame, we shouldn't let it go to waste.

"Ah?" Wu Yingwei froze for a moment, then realized: "How is Lao Fu Tou doing now?"

Wu An chuckled: "He's doing great; his boat-handling skills are good, and he's currently steering the boat."

Otherwise, with these waves right now, I really might not dare to set off.

After saying that, he had Lao Fu Tou say hello; Lao Fu Tou indicated he was fine, hadn't even swallowed a few mouthfuls of seawater.

"Good, good!" Wu Yingwei exclaimed delightedly: "I'll go inform the Leader."

After saying that, he hurried over to the makeshift shed set up nearby.

Upon hearing the news, the Leader exclaimed in astonishment: 'Wu Yingwei, your son is amazing! Not only is he unharmed, but he also saved someone.'

This is a hero who saved someone!

Wu Yingwei said: "What kind of hero is he? He just had better luck; he's fine, I reckon he probably found a place to dodge the waves."

The Leader said: "Good luck is also a kind of ability."

Your son certainly has a sense of seeing justice and courage.

Wu Yingwei hurriedly said: "Thank you, Leader."

The Leader waved his hand: "Hey, what are you thanking me for? Actually, I should be thanking your son."

There's still half an hour until he comes back, right?

Then I'll wait a bit.

……

The fishing boat slowly drew ashore amidst the waves.

Wu An saw so many people on the Dock, couldn't help but mutter 'holy shit' to himself; this time he's bound to become famous.

After saying that.

He hastily tugged at his hair, but the wind blew it all messy again.

Simply, he stopped caring.

Upon seeing Mei Yueqin, he vigorously waved his hand.

Then his gaze swept over, and he instantly spotted Gu Anran in the crowd!

After hanging up with Mei Yueqin, he immediately called Gu Anran.

Although they had already spoken, when their eyes met, he still couldn't help but feel his heart warm.

Seeing Wu An, A Qing and Wu Ping standing at the bow waving vigorously, Wu Yingwei, Mei Yueqin, and Li Juan finally let their hearts settle completely.

In the crowd, Gu Anran sniffled, feeling a sore nose.

She just knew he would be fine!

She turned around, took out her mobile phone to call her grandmother.

The call connected.

The old lady asked: "How's the situation?"

He's come back.

Safe and sound.

Grandma, waa… it's great, really great, you know? I… I… I'm so happy!

I know, I know..." the old lady laughed: "That's good, that's good."

Wu An disembarked, and everyone gathered around.

Mei Yueqin had stopped crying, but her face was streaked with tears, her eyes red and swollen from crying.

She wiped her eyes, squeezing out a smile on her pale face, saying: "Just coming back is fine, just coming back is fine."

Let's head home first.

Have you eaten lunch yet?

The food at home is all in the pot; we can eat as soon as we get home.

Oh dear, these clothes are all soaked...

She kept saying that, when Wu Ping walked over and gave her a big hug.

Wu An then looked toward the distance, but didn't see Gu Anran.