Chapter 359: Planning to Give a Gift

Wu An took over that store, naturally for Gu Anran.

He didn't hide it and said to Mai Hangyu, "I bought it not for myself, but as a gift for my girlfriend."

"My girlfriend is opening a snack shop."

"So as long as the price is right, you go ahead and reserve it for me."

"Money isn't an issue; you don't need to worry."

On the other end, Mai Hangyu pursed his lips and said, "You're really kind to your sister‑in‑law."

His classmates, when dating, just treat the girl to a meal, some bubble tea, etc.; buying a gift would mean they'd have to eat instant noodles every day for a month or two.

Wu An isn't much older than him, and his move was a store worth tens of thousands, even several hundred thousand.

People really can't be compared.

When you compare, it's all hurt.

Wu An laughed, "As long as you have money, you can be this good to women."

Mai Hangyu thought it over, "Damn, maybe that's really how it is."

Wu An thought, after being with Gu Anran, besides hardware, he hasn't given any gifts.

He also doesn't know what to give.

Gu Anran seems not to care about that.

Giving a store as a gift shows his intention and is something he can show off.

It also serves as some security for Gu Anran.

If you marry me, you won't lose out.

Other investments are mostly long‑term returns, like stocks, which require holding for a long time.

There are also some he can't really handle or understand.

After all, in the end, he's just an ordinary person in two lifetimes; what he can access is within his understanding.

Beyond his knowledge, like Bitcoin; in his previous life, for a while, the news hot searches were all about that.

He knows investing could yield good returns, but how to buy? How to operate? How to cash out in the future?

Those questions, the big shots in the comment section surely know, but he doesn't really understand.

And the waters are deep; he doesn't know if stepping in will drown him.

But buying a storefront in town, he's clear and knows the future market.

Just buy it.

You can't lose by buying, you can't be scammed.

He also thinks whatever business Gu Anran runs will be booming; if it's rented short‑term, it could cause trouble.

But since he bought the store, not only will it yield considerable future profit, it also avoids the trouble of others getting jealous of a booming business and trying to take the shop back.

He saw too many of these in his previous life and doesn't want such disgusting situations to fall on Gu Anran.

As Gu Anran's man, he feels it's necessary and his duty to help her avoid possible future problems and hassles.

Mai Hangyu, before hanging up, reminded, "Brother An, although I know some words might upset you, I still have to say them."

"The money in the account, I suggest you don't touch it."

"After all…"

Wu An smiled, "Don't worry, I won't misappropriate it; I made some money at sea these past two days."

Mai Hangyu asked, "How much did you earn?"

Wu An: "Just over a million."

"Sss…" Mai Hangyu flinched, showing he felt duped; he doesn't doubt Wu An is trying to cheat him.

After hanging up, Lao Mai saw Mai Hangyu zoning out and asked, "What's up? After the call you seem absent‑minded?"

Mai Hangyu said, "Grandpa, I think Brother An makes money too easily."

Lao Mai pursed his lips, "Easy what? He's gone crazy busy; how long has it been since he fished with me?"

If they could make money without doing anything, they'd already be rushing to every fishing spot daily, reeling in fish.

Lao Mai complained, still a bit upset; Wu An goes to sea every day, so the village homestay affairs are all handled by Mai Hangyu and him.

Mai Hangyu, hearing that, sneered, "Accompanying you to fish, isn't that neglecting one's proper duties?"

Lao Mai slapped the back of his head, scolding, "You brat, who said I'm neglecting my duties?"

"Then later go to the construction site; you go yourself."

Mai Hangyu chuckled foolishly, quickly said nice things, and soon coaxed Lao Mai to go out with him.

On the road.

Lao Mai learned Wu An bought a storefront for his girlfriend: "A An is really thorough in his considerations."

"The storefront shouldn't be cheap, right?"

Mai Hangyu said, "It's not cheap, but for Brother An it's no problem."

"He says after two days of hustle he earned over a million."

Lao Mai tugged at two of his beard hairs, glaring, "How much… exactly?"

Mai Hangyu laughed; when he first learned, his reaction was similar to Grandpa's.

Lao Mai sighed, "No wonder A An has the confidence to set up such a big stall."

Mai Hangyu nodded in deep agreement.

Why he devoted himself to helping Wu An with the homestay is because he knows the homestay has great future prospects.

But he's still a student, and his family won't provide that much capital for him to start a business.

So he can only work for Wu An.

……

On the sea.

Wu An watched as another brighter fishing boat stopped following; he chuckled: "Only two left."

"Old Fu."

"Go around again."

"I don't believe they can keep following me around at sea for fun."

He had originally planned to go straight to Shuangzi Dao to collect the adhesive nets, but halfway there, Wu An discovered several fishing boats trailing behind.

Once bitten by a snake, he fears a well rope for ten years.

If it were before the crab pots were stolen, these fishing boats tagging along would just be tagging along, but now Wu An doesn't see it that way.

The haul on his boat is enormous, drawing too much attention and stirring envy.

Not to mention these people; even if it were him, he might not be able to restrain his own greed.

Rather than hoping these people will behave, it's better to avoid them from the outset.

So he had Lao Fu Tou take these boats to run around aimlessly at sea, but overall, the fishing boats kept approaching Shuangzi Dao.

Lao Fu Tou wasn't surprised at all.

Unloading the cargo at the dock, everyone saw it; being watched is perfectly normal.

Being followed by so many fishing boats, he was still quite nervous.

Heaven knows whether those following fishing boats are after the catch or after this boat and its crew.

Fortunately, as they followed, most of the fishing boats fell behind, leaving only two that persisted.

After another half hour or so, the last remaining fishing boat suddenly sped up to catch up, with two people on board, shouting abuse at them.

The wicked cry foul first, then they scold Wu An for being inhuman, making them go in circles at sea, wasting their fuel for nothing.

A Qing naturally wouldn't take this injustice lying down; he grabbed a loudspeaker and shouted back at them.

"Losing fuel money is just desserts."

"It's you shameless lot who are being screwed."

"Who are you, wanting to follow us fishing without even saying hello or bringing a gift?"

"A bunch of idiots."

"Keep following."

"Your knives are dull, your horses are thin—what do you have to fight us with?"

Wu An nodded.

A Qing scolded them well, and continued to scold.

Seeing this, Lao Fu Tou quickly opened the throttle to full power and pulled away.