Chapter 254: Lin Hu was terrified

After walking for a while, A Qing couldn't help but say, "Brother, why won't you let me speak?"

Wu An said, "No need."

"You're being so low-key, everyone will look down on you."

"It doesn't matter."

"You haven't noticed that Shen Nan is trying to win everyone over?"

Wu An nodded: "Even you noticed, so I naturally noticed too."

"So what?"

"Just a rabble."

A Qing scratched his head, hesitated a while, then said, "Brother, I feel like we're the ones."

Wu An casually said, "Just the two of us, doesn't count."

A Qing let out a breath; "Yeah, just the two of us, doesn't count, doesn't count, at least we need three."

Wu An was both laughing and crying.

You little brat, are you actually glad you showed up?

He was too lazy to say more to A Qing, his mouth dry, he just opened the beer in his hand and drank.

He and Shen Nan are destined not to be on the same path.

Different paths, no joint plans.

Shen Nan has the Old Village Chief Shen's guidance; that set of tactics isn't impossible, but it's just… too slick and worldly; if following it could bring wealth, then naturally it's good for you, me, and everyone.

But if something goes wrong.

Hey.

Then there'll be a good show to watch.

"When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; when the wall falls, everyone pushes; when the drum breaks, everyone beats it"—these sayings aren't just talk.

It could be fatal.

Just returned to Lao Wu.

The two sat down, a bottle of wine not yet finished, Gu Anran sent a message saying he was deceiving people, still able to message while drunk.

Wu An continued the deception.

Gu Anran also replied intermittently.

Result.

He looked up, and outside the window, Gu Anran was smiling and waving at him.

She actually came!

Am I really that good at lying?

Wu An muttered to himself, quickly opened the door to let Gu Anran in, and at the same time kicked A Qing.

"When the wine's finished, go home."

"The dishes aren't eaten yet..." A Qing turned around, saw, and hurriedly stood up: "Sister-in-law's here!"

"I'm stuffed, I'm leaving now."

Having said that, he turned and ran outside.

Gu Anran waved her hand: "No need, no need."

Having said that, she looked at Wu An.

Wu An sensed Gu Anran's unease and restraint, as if his house were some dragon's pool and tiger's den.

Maybe he couldn't eat her?

Wu An muttered to himself, "Well, this really isn't easy to say; anyway, he has little confidence in himself."

A lone man and widow sharing a room, plus they're already like dry tinder and fire—let alone a spark, even a little friction would surely ignite uncontrollably.

He rolled his eyes and said, "Let him go; he's not comfortable here either."

"I haven't had enough to drink; later you keep me company for a drink."

"My house is too small."

"Move the table out."

"The weather's nice tonight, and there aren't many flying bugs outside."

Having said that, he picked up the table and stood up; Gu Anran smiled, helped take two stools, and followed him out.

Put it in the courtyard.

Wu An took two flashlights for lighting, found it unsatisfactory: "Wait, I'll go pull out a wire."

"Is it troublesome?"

"Not troublesome."

"Any water on your hands? Be careful plugging in."

"Okay."

Earlier, when repairing the house, some gadgets needed electricity; he had specially bought a long wire, and today it came in handy again.

He pulled out the wire and wrapped the light around the tree.

Wu An kicked the two stools aside, then sat directly on the sand; the table and tea table he had bought earlier were about the same.

Just sitting on the ground like that was just right.

"Want a drink?"

"Yeah, good."

"How did you come?"

You've drunk too much.

You don't believe me, do you?

I don't believe it, but I want to see you.

…… Wu An fell silent for a moment, reached out and put his arm around Gu Anran's shoulders, and said: "Today I scared you."

Hmm.

Gu Anran gave a hum and leaned closer to him.

The two leaned against the tree, facing the sea, with food and drink placed on the table.

Although there was no bright moon or stars in the sky, in Wu An's heart this moment was already beautiful enough.

The two finished the two bottles of beer chilled with well water, and the night grew deeper.

Today it had just rained; the sea breeze felt a bit cool.

Gu Anran sniffled.

Wu An patted her and said: "Come on, I'll take you home; if you don't go back, the elder lady probably won't be able to sleep either."

I thought you'd invite me to sit inside for a while.

I wouldn't dare.

Huh?

Next time.

Okay.

Gu Anran laughed, her blossoms swaying.

Wu An angrily kissed her, and he also felt he was worthless, having a thief's heart but no thief's guts.

But he felt he should also give Gu Anran the respect she deserves.

At least he shouldn't be so casual.

To do a job well, one must first sharpen one's tools.

Wu An guessed that the first time would definitely be intense; even if there wasn't enough time, he could make up for it with quantity.

If the bed collapses while they're at it, he'll be a laughingstock for life.

He planned to find time to go to the county and order a good bed and mattress.

Gu Anran asked: "Why are you smiling so wickedly? What are you thinking about?"

Wu An told her the truth and extended an invitation: "Want to go together to pick one out when the time comes?"

Gu Anran thought for a moment and nodded.

After all, it's for sleeping, so one should indeed pick one they like.

Wu An closed the doors and windows, and just as he turned around he saw a figure running quickly on the beach not far away.

Who?

He shone the flashlight over.

The light fell on the person; it was Lin Hu.

Lin Hu shielded his eyes from the light with his hand, his feet not stopping at all.

"Hey, slow down, don't fall." Wu An kindly warned, not knowing if his mouth had some blessing or what, but Lin Hu slipped with a patter and fell on the sand, then got up and kept running, now even faster than before.

Gu Anran stared, mouth agape.

What's wrong with him? Seeing you is like a mouse seeing a cat.

You're actually right." Wu An smiled and said: "I estimate the person he fears most now is me."

Why?

He owes me money..." Wu An watched Lin Hu flee in disgrace and briefly explained the situation.

Gu Anran, after hearing, became even more curious: "Since he's already planning to default and his attitude is so awful, why would he fear you now?"

It's a long story.

The two walked while chatting.

Wu An thought about Lin Hu's previous attitude, then looked at the present; if he didn't seek out Lin Hu, Lin Hu would probably remain anxious.

That's pretty good.

Scare him more.

Anyway, that money can't escape.

What if he still doesn't pay?

No way. Before, he thought I was easy to bully, so he refused to pay." Wu An said confidently: "Later, as my status in the village rises, will he still dare to refuse payment?

Gu Anran laughed: "By then, I could scare him to death just by frightening him."

Paying back the money would settle it." Wu An shook his head: "If he proactively comes to me to discuss compensation, softens and admits fault, I'm not unreasonable—I'll give him whatever amount is due.

But he hasn't.

Then don't blame me for being impolite.