Chapter 265: Lin Hu Wants to Beg for Mercy

Lin Hu returned home.

Bang bang, knocking on the door.

How come there's an extra bolt on this door?

After a moment, Wen Feilv came to open the door. He couldn't help but ask a question. Wen Feilv, in pajamas with disheveled hair, rolled her eyes: "Your parents sleep like dead pigs; what if something happens?"

"I added an extra lock to prevent accidents."

Lin Hu realized: "You really are careful."

"Nonsense." Wen Feilv said in an unfriendly tone: "You don't need me to say it—why are you back so early today, and you didn't catch any fish?"

Lin Hu gave an embarrassed smile: "The fish aren't biting today."

"Tch, saying it as if that day was better."

"There were some, the day before yesterday..."

"Enough, enough, I can't be bothered to listen to you."

"Feilv, let's discuss something: why don't we repay the money we owe Wu An? Lately I've been on edge..."

"What money? When did we ever owe Wu An?" Wen Feilv's voice rose sharply, sounding unusually shrill.

Lin Hu didn't know what to say.

"You pretend to be clueless with outsiders, that's fine, but you even act dumb with your own people."

"You're even deceiving yourself, right?"

"It's just that I put white sugar in the fishing boat's engine; in the end the boat wasn't Wu An's, so the debt got transferred to him..."

"I'm telling you." Wen Feilv said impatiently: "We've already talked about this—there's no way I'll give even a cent!"

"Chen Long from Shangwancun didn't pay either, and look what happened—he got arrested and still had to pay." Lin Hu paused, then asked: "You don't want me to get arrested either, do you?"

"The two times I've run into Wu An, he deliberately struck up a conversation."

"I have a bad feeling."

"He's probably been holding a grudge and wants to mess with me."

"If they arrest me, it's just a few days in lockup—what's the big deal?"

"……"

"Feilv, we can't do this—I checked, it's only about ten thousand, we have the money, and Wu An isn't someone to provoke; there's no need to make a permanent enemy of him."

"Bullshit!" Wen Feilv cursed: "What money do you have? That's my money!"

"I earned that money."

"What you earn is mine."

"……"

"Are you even a man? You're almost a full circle older than Wu An, yet you're scared of that kid like this—you don't find it embarrassing, but I do."

"Sigh, but..."

"No 'buts'—I'm never giving you money, so give up on that idea. If you don't find it embarrassing, go beg Wu An for leniency."

"That won't buy you much time."

"Delay if you can; if you're capable, go fish—if you catch a large yellow fish or a moonfish, you'll have the money to repay."

"……"

"Oh, by the way, Lin Bin came this morning to see you; you weren't in, so he waited a bit and left."

"He was looking for me—what's up?"

"Nothing much, just wants to make up."

"I have nothing to say to him."

"Lin Bin said he plans to hang out with Shen Nan and wants to invite you along; if you feel awkward about saving face, you can have Shen Nan help mediate." Wen Feilv spoke of Lin Bin, her expression became much richer, with a hint of beaming delight, she continued: "Just be decent—don't slight Lin Bin's dignity, but also give Shen Nan face; he's said to be the old village head's grandson, and rumor has it he wants to invest and start a business in the village—if you could join him, that'd be good."

"Really?"

"He said it himself—how could it be false?"

"Could he really be that kind-hearted?"

"Don't think the worst of people." Wen Feilv said that aloud, but secretly thought it wasn't because she'd put in the effort.

"Fine, then I'll wait for Lin Bin to come find me." Lin Hu nodded, adding: "Fishing's getting harder; teaming up with Shen Nan for a steady income wouldn't be bad either."

Wen Feilv saw she had Lin Hu under control, smiled and turned away; Lin Hu's eyes lit up—although his wife was a bit fierce, her figure was truly excellent; after years of marriage, he still felt a hot desire when he looked at her.

Although life at home is a bit stifling, with his wife finding fault in everything, outside he still commands respect.

Being able to marry such a beautiful wife, many in the village envy him.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that the little bit of suffocation wasn't a big deal.

"That's how men are."

"Able to yield and able to stand firm."

Lin Hu comforted himself inwardly, put down his chores, and approached: "Come on, come on, I just happened to get home early today."

"What are we doing, what are we doing?"

Wen Feilv dodged a step and shouted: "Stay back, your sweat could knock someone out!"

Lin Hu nodded: "Then I'll go wash up."

As he spoke, he walked toward the shower; out of the corner of his eye he saw a head retract from the walltop, he stared—nothing there.

He thought he was seeing things.

"It's late at night—seeing things is perfectly normal."

He hurriedly washed up, then returned to the room to see Wen Feilv already asleep, even letting out a soft snore.

Lin Hu saw that and sighed.

He couldn't bear to wake Wen Feilv, so let her sleep.

Lin Hu carefully closed the door and walked toward the toilet.

……

Early morning.

I don't know what time it is.

Outside it was still dark, but there was already a faint whiteness.

Wu An was woken up by a full bladder.

After relieving himself comfortably, he shivered and became fully awake.

He had drunk too much alcohol yesterday.

After coming back, he simply washed up, fell asleep, didn't check his Luck Value, then hurried to grab the water pump and check the system.

Luck Value: 305 (66)

Only two sixes.

You need three sixes to be a true die-hard.

Wu An felt a bit disappointed; his Luck Value wasn't high or low, but it was worth going out to sea.

He lifted the crab pot, then lowered it again and returned.

That's fine.

Better go early and return early.

Back in the room, he picked up his phone and saw it was 5:30 a. m.

He called A Qing.

It was quickly connected.

A Qing, half-asleep, heard they were going out to sea, instantly perked up and shouted, "Brother, if you say that, I won't be sleepy."

"Wait for me, I'm coming right away."

Wu An smiled: "No rush, take your time."

"We still need to wait for Lao Fu; we still have plenty of time."

A Qing said: "That works too."

"My mom got up; yesterday she made a bunch of seaweed buns and told me to bring them."

Upon hearing that, Wu An's mouth watered: "Then I won't be polite."

"Thank Aunt Juan for me; I want to eat ten."

A Qing replied: "Okay."

Following him, he shouted, and Wu An faintly heard Aunt Juan's laughter.

After hanging up, he called Lao Fu Tou.

It was also quickly connected.

"A An, are we going out to sea?"

"Lao Fu, judging by your voice, you seem even more energetic than me."

"At my age, I sleep less."

"Fine, then come; we'll meet directly at the dock." Upon hearing Lao Fu Tou say that, Wu An realized his father also seemed to have this habit; today on his way back he'd go to town to see if there were any health supplements to regulate his condition.

Regardless of whether it helps, showing filial piety is excellent.

For now, his father is still strong and healthy, so he doesn't have much chance to show attentiveness.

He also worries that overdoing it would make his father uncomfortable.

Buying some nutritional supplements under the pretense of health is something his father would naturally accept.

He put down his phone.

Wu An simply tidied up, freshened up, and headed straight for the dock.