Chapter 329: Played a Big One

When Wu An came home carrying a bucket, Mei Yueqin had already finished cooking the dishes, set them on the table, and was waiting for him to return.

Today, because they were going to have a meal with Gu Anran and the elderly lady, Father and the eldest brother cancelled all their affairs and stayed at home all day.

"Such a big clam, rare indeed."

Wu Yingwei glanced at the bucket, seeing there were two or three catties of clams inside, felt somewhat surprised, casually took one out—what a fine specimen, about the length of his palm.

"King of clams."

"What a fine specimen."

"The second son's luck in gathering seafood is surprisingly good."

Wu An casually said, "Not bad, sold for four hundred bucks, and we still have these left—such fresh clams, it'd be a waste not to try them at home."

"I had Anran come to the dock and gave her over two catties as well."

Wu Yingwei nodded: "Good, good, good."

"Then let's do it."

"I was also thinking there wasn't much to go with drinks."

"Later, the three of us old guys will have a drink."

This was still the first time he actively asked for alcohol, even calling Wu Ping and Wu An to keep him company; today, after meeting with Gu Anran and the elderly lady, Wu An's matter was settled.

His mood was naturally very good.

While speaking, he took the bucket to fetch water and wash the clams; the freshly caught clams still had quite a bit of mud and sand, but since we're eating them at home, we don't stand on ceremony.

A quick rinse, and they're ready to eat with dipping sauce.

Wu Ping saw this and shouted, "Dad, you rest, I'll handle it."

"A An, go wash your hands and get ready to eat."

The father and son were still arguing over who should wash the clams, almost coming to a scuffle, when Mei Yueqin came out of the kitchen and directly "ruthlessly" suppressed them: "Hand it over."

"Don't get your hands dirty."

"Dad, A An, you two sit down first and have a drink."

Having said that, he took the bucket, Wu Ping gave a hehe laugh, and followed him into the kitchen.

Wu Yingwei still wanted to say a couple more things.

Wu An pulled him over and shouted, "Dad, don't be pretentious."

"Your sister-in-law has been working hard and uncomplainingly at home for so many years; she doesn't lack this little bit."

"Our family has owed her a lot; we'll make it up later."

Wu Yingwei nodded.

"As long as you know, that's fine."

"Sit down."

He added, "I'm clear on that too."

Wu An grinned, picked up the half-bottle of wine in the corner, opened it, and happened to pour three cups.

At noon, while discussing matters, we didn't drink much.

In the evening, with family, we can drink a little more.

Mainly because our mood is good.

The clams are quickly done; after washing, just blanch them simply, pick a dipping sauce, and that's enough.

It's seafood.

That's all there is to it.

They've eaten them since childhood, so naturally they don't find them unusual.

It's like eating peanuts as a snack with drinks—much the same idea.

The whole family enjoyed themselves in harmony.

After the meal.

Wu An returned to the old house, as usual video-called Gu Anran, the call lasted until nearly twelve; not long after hanging up, seeing it was past twelve, he glanced at his Luck Value.

As expected, it was still very poor.

On the other hand, the upper limit of his Luck Value was steadily increasing, already infinitely approaching the 400 mark.

This Luck Value is like the blue bar in a game—consuming blue points can raise the blue bar's upper limit, and the higher the limit, the better naturally.

The only difference is that in games the blue amount is fixed, whereas his Luck Value is random each day.

Although Wu An hadn't really expected much, he still felt a bit disappointed.

The next day.

Under the influence of his biological clock, he still got up very early, went home to eat a meal, had nothing else to do, and helped his sister-in-law tidy the chicken and duck coops.

He caught the chick and ducklings, raised them a little, and in a few months they'd be ready to eat—home‑raised chicken and duck.

Around midday, A Qing also came.

Naturally, he was conscripted for labor.

"Brother, the weather forecast says the weather is improving; many people at the dock are saying we can go out to sea."

"Shall we go out to sea tomorrow?"

"I really don't want to stay at home resting."

Wu An listened, then called Lao Fu Tou; Lao Fu Tou said there were already trawlers over twenty meters out at sea, today there were still wind and waves, but larger fishing boats could go.

"Their fishing boats are a bit smaller, so at the latest they can go out to sea tomorrow."

Upon hearing that,

He immediately said, "Alright, then if nothing unexpected happens, we'll meet at the dock at 5 a. m. tomorrow."

"Old Fu, you still need to trouble yourself to prepare today."

Old Fu Tou agreed with a chuckle.

It's nothing.

Working odd jobs, it's already pretty good; if we don't go out to sea, we basically just rest.

Moreover.

Wu An having him prepare is also a sign of trust; besides anything else, just fueling the fishing boat already costs nearly five figures, and he reimburses with the receipt.

If he puts his mind to it, he can totally make something of this.

A Qing hearing Wu An's decision, he works with more vigor.

Being able to go out to sea is good.

In his view, going out to sea equals making big money.

What if going out to sea doesn't make money?

He doesn't even have that concept in his head.

After working most of the day, the chicken and duck coops just took shape; originally it was a bit of a scavenged job, and in the afternoon Wu Yingwei also came back to help.

"Dad, is the Village Committee that idle?" Wu An asked casually, "You don't seem eager either."

Wu Yingwei's eyes flickered: "Hmm, nothing much lately."

Actually.

He either doesn't want to busy himself with the Village Committee, or it's because of some prearranged matter; he feels a bit uneasy about it.

Besides.

Chen Gui has been quite active in the Village Committee lately, taking on everything.

He just happened to take the chance to rest.

Wu An seeing his father not wanting to say more, he didn't ask further; the village isn't big, if he really wanted to know he could ask around, just buy something at the small shop.

These days, he's either busy with work or at home, and hasn't been wandering around the village much.

When he has free time, he should make a round.

Some village news still needs to be kept up to date.

Once the chicken and duck coops are built, the older brother just happens to come back.

Seeing the chicken and duck coops, the older brother's sharp tongue said a few things, letting the sister-in-law latch on and give him a good scolding.

The older brother tried to save face: "Tomorrow isn't Saturday; I originally planned to help you tomorrow."

The sister-in-law went all out: "Help me?"

"Explain clearly."

"Then you cooking now is also helping me, right?"

Wu Ping opened his mouth, but Wu An quickly covered it with his hand, physically muting him.

Seeing this, the sister-in-law praised Wu An for being sensible, then gave the older brother another scolding.

Wu Yingwei also said Wu Ping should learn from Wu An; after all these years of marriage, he still can't speak properly.

Wu Ping: "……"

All things considered, is his status in the family now the lowest?

The sister-in-law was just letting off steam.

In the time it takes to eat a meal, he also forgot about it.

After all is said.

The sister-in-law still tolerates the older brother and this family; otherwise, anyone else would have long since quit.

After eating.

A Qing went home early; tomorrow he has to go out to sea, so he needs to sleep early and also loiter in front of Li Juan more—Li Juan often complains that although they've earned a lot of money, she hardly ever sees him.

Unlike the sister-in-law, whose home still has the older brother and father, Li Juan is alone at home, so it's understandable she'd talk like that.

At night.

Gu Anran learned that Wu An would go out to sea tomorrow; on the surface she said nothing, but she couldn't help giving advice, which Wu An found a bit funny.

He had basically heard all these from the sister-in-law while eating.

Compared to the sister-in-law, Gu Anran isn't as naggy, repeating her words over and over.

Gu Anran saw the time was about right, then said to hang up the video so he could hurry to sleep and rest up for going out to sea.

Wu An agreed.

Of course, he couldn't sleep.

He just played with his phone for a while, got a bit carried away, looked at the time, and it was past midnight.

He subconsciously checked the system.

Upon looking, it was insane!

Wu An jumped up right away.

His daily Luck Value is only one point shy of the cap; in a game that would mean his MP is full and he can unleash a big move!

The system had been saving up these days, and indeed it gave him a big one!

He checked with different tools several times, confirmed it was correct, then turned around twice; in his excitement and agitation, he couldn't help but worry a little.

With so much Luck Value, can it be used up in a day?

How to use it up!