Chapter 450: Apology to My Sister-in-Law

The fish catch's proceeds were directly transferred by Gao Qiangqi to a bank card; he didn't have that much cash on hand.

He called Father and had Wu Yingwei take fifty thousand yuan from the safe to the dock.

The total account for selling the catch was 260,000; A Qing got 26,000, and Mei Wu and Lao Fu Tou each got 13,000.

There was also fifteen thousand in Ambergris; Wu An took ten thousand, and the remaining five thousand was split three ways among A Qing and the other two.

The accounts were settled.

Everyone confirmed there were no errors, and soon the fishing boat docked at the village pier.

Wu Yingwei and elder brother Wu Ping both arrived.

Wu Yingwei said, "There's so much money, I'm uneasy; I'll have your brother come along as well."

Wu An nodded without saying much.

He took the money, bundles after bundles.

Wu Ping looked and asked, "Was this trip's harvest really that good?"

A Qing nodded.

Mei Wu said, "Brother-in-law, we've been out at sea for two days; sometimes we're so busy we can't even eat."

"Why don't you come aboard to help?"

"What teaching…"

Before the sentence finished, Wu An saw his elder brother's expression change, quickly steadied his face, and said, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Elder brother teaches and cultivates people; that's the real career."

"No matter how much we earn fishing, we shouldn't make elder brother give up his career."

"Don't say that kind of thing again in the future."

Mei Wu: "……"

Ha… I went to get a haircut!

Clearly you made me look for a chance to say that, and now you're playing this game with me!

If it weren't for brother-in-law being here, I'd have jumped up and kicked you!

Wu Ping waved his hand, a little embarrassed, and said, "What's this about career or not."

"Seeing you all make so much money makes me jealous to death."

Wu Yingwei remained silent.

In fact, he didn't really agree with the boss also going out to sea.

Even if Wu Ping's teaching never brings big money, once Wu An has money he'll definitely support it, and the family's life will be much better.

But those thoughts are fine in the mind, hard to voice out.

The accounts were divided.

Wu An still had thirteen thousand yuan in cash; after settling costs with Lao Fu Tou, he was left with little money.

Actually Wu An could settle on a monthly basis.

That way, his liquid capital would increase a lot.

But he thought it unnecessary.

He prefers to clear the account on the same day it's made.

Everyone stays clean and fresh; even if one day they part ways, there'll be no stains left.

He finally told Lao Fu Tou to prepare more ice tomorrow, to feed the Killer Whale.

He isn't sure about the Killer Whale's appetite, so he asked Lao Fu Tou to prepare as much as possible.

Lao Fu Tou agreed, saying he'd run out shortly to get the matter settled.

Wu An's spending was too extravagant; even if his work required a bit more, there's nothing to say about it.

……

Wu An originally planned to go straight back to the old house to rest, but his sister‑in‑law made soup.

It was still a labor‑intensive, very nourishing kind of soup.

Wu Ping also called him back.

He returned home.

The sister‑in‑law hurriedly brought out the soup bowl and said, "It should be just right to drink."

Wu An took a big gulp.

His brows furrowed.

To be honest, it wasn't very tasty.

The sister‑in‑law asked, "How is it, tasty?"

Wu An nodded, "Tasty."

Hearing that, the sister‑in‑law turned and glared at Wu Ping, "You heard, right?"

Wu Ping wore a bitter expression.

Seeing the situation, Wu An knew something was up and asked, "What's going on?"

Mei Yueqin hummed and said, "A An, it's so hot, I've been busy in the kitchen for half a day, and your brother won't even take a second sip."

"He just tires himself out."

"Should I understand him, or not?"

Wu Ping said, "But you can't do that every day… right?"

"A An, give us some sense!"

Wu An's head instantly spun.

These two in‑laws really don't treat him like an outsider, and he doesn't want to meddle.

He tactically lifted the cup and took a sip, still feeling something was missing.

Turned around and looked.

Alright.

Father squatted at the Gate entrance, smoking.

He's still too green; look how clever Father is.

Mei Yueqin saw Wu Ping still whining, and said, "A An, be fair and speak."

Wu An set the bowl down, thinking this trip was really not that great; Wu Ping said there were still a lot of Chinese herbs inside, and said, "Sister‑in‑law, regarding this, I think it's your fault."

Haste makes waste.

Isn't the cause already discovered now? We'll treat the symptom with the right remedy, take it slowly, and we'll definitely get results.

You… that's a bit over the line.

Mei Yueqin was startled, stared and asked, "Me? My fault? Did I do it?"

Wu An nodded.

He also didn't want to drink this soup, so he had to stand on the same front as his elder brother.

Mei Yueqin sighed, "Right, you're right, it's my fault."

I've gone too far.

Alas…

I really was wrong.

I shouldn't have married your brother in the first place.

If I hadn't married your brother, I wouldn't have come over and taken care of a little brother‑in‑law only twelve or thirteen years old.

I wouldn't have to go to great lengths to make you tasty food, to help you grow to your current 1.8‑meter height… I wouldn't have to…

Wu An slapped the table and shouted angrily, "Wu Ping!"

Wu Ping, what are you still standing there doing?

Do you know how big a mistake you made?

Don't you hurry and apologize to my sister‑in‑law!

Wu Ping was dumbfounded.

Wu An silently mourned his elder brother for a second in his heart; there was nothing he could do, sister‑in‑law's "tight uncle curse" was too strong.

The old Wu family all owed her.

Father had foresight and hid aside early.

Finally.

He happily drank two bowls of soup and went back to Lao Wu to rest.

After returning to Lao Wu, he washed up briefly and fell asleep shortly thereafter, sleeping quite quickly.

As a result, early the next morning.

Wu An hurried to wash clothes; I must say, sister‑in‑law's stewed soup had something to it.

After a delay, he rushed to the dock.

As soon as he boarded, A Jin called, saying everything was ready and they were just waiting for the people to be released.

After chatting for a while, A Jin said, "The boss had him take the high‑speed train to travel out of town."

Wu An thought for a moment, then said, "That's not enough; the key lies in your cousin's alibi."

"To make it easy to track, have him go to some venues that require real‑name ticketing, swiping his ID."

Alright, I got it.

Your side…

I'll come personally; the fewer people who know about this, the safer.

After chatting for a while, Wu An set his phone down, and A Qing brought over half a piece of watermelon.

Wu An ate with a spoon, thinking that scheming is up to people but achievement is up to Heaven; whether it succeeds still depends on the Old Heaven's arrangement.

Lao Fu Tou asked, "A An, what's today's itinerary?"

Wu An said, "First, go to Shuangzi Dao."

"Collect the Crab Pot, wait for Hu Zi, and we'll run south."

There's no real purpose; we haven't been to the south yet, so we'll just turn around and run.

Still that same saying.

As long as Luck Value is present, the sea can be reached anywhere; after all, a trip won't be a loss.

Lao Fu Tou slightly adjusted the course, and the fishing boat headed straight for Shuangzi Dao.

The good weather isn't abundant.

The forecast says that in three days the weather will change again and a typhoon will come.

In response, everyone just complained a couple of lines, but they're used to it.

Arrived at Shuangzi Dao.

Set up the Crab Pot.

The result, though not great, was the same as before; mainly Stone Crabs, and compared to last time the yield of Pipi shrimp was at least half.

There's nothing much to do here on Shuangzi Dao for now.

The Crab Pot had just been collected, the catch not yet sorted, and the Orca Pod was already in the distance.

Soon, a single Killer Whale broke away from the group, and it was none other than Hu Zi.