Chapter 465

Wu An simply got off the boat and poured himself a cup of tea.

He guessed that there would still be a call coming later.

What's the point of sleeping?

He chatted with A Jin, hung up, played with his phone for a while, and then Yu Kai Lang's call came in.

A An, are you asleep?

No, I'm just playing on my phone. Wu An paused, then asked knowingly: "Why are you calling me at this hour? Is something up?"

Yu Kai Lang hesitated a moment, then said: "Indeed, there is something."

I think I should let you know.

Gu Jianfa just came to file a report, saying someone hired thugs to beat him; his face is bruised and swollen, indeed he was beaten pretty badly, but don't worry too much—I checked it over, and aside from superficial injuries, there's nothing serious.

Wu An exclaimed: "I can't believe this kind of thing happened."

He's just a gambler; who would go to such lengths to deal with him?

Yu Kai Lang lowered his voice: "We're still investigating; initially we suspect it's Chen Lao Da of Shangwancun."

Wu An's tone grew more surprised: "Him?"

What would he want with causing trouble for Gu Jianfa?

I do have some grudge against Chen Lao Da, but it's impossible that he'd retaliate against me by going after Gu Jianfa, right?

Yu Kai Lang said: "No."

It might be related to Chen Baosheng; we need to catch him and question him to be sure.

Wu An just keeps saying "inquiry".

An act of pretending he knows nothing, looking shocked at any news he hears.

Anyway, he thinks his acting is decent.

He told Yu Kai Lang not to specially look after Gu Jianfa; Gu Jianfa has a poor relationship with his family, and his relationship with Gu Anran is even worse—things like 'uncle' are just nominal.

Upon hearing that, Yu Kai Lang understood.

He didn't continue the topic, but said: "By the way, the silver pomfret you had sent today—I distributed it at the station, everyone was happy. Thanks; you thinking of me like this has earned me a big favor."

Wu An smiled: "Don't mention it."

It's not worth much money.

There's plenty in the sea; for me the cost is just some effort.

Yu Kai Lang nodded, then immediately said: "By the way, you often go out to sea fishing, I hear your fishing luck is good; the city is about to hold a sea fishing competition, organized by the city's fishing association with municipal support, requesting our station to provide some police assistance. I checked—first prize is 100,000; if you have time, you should pay attention."

Wu An acknowledged.

He also knows about this sea fishing competition; it's held every year, considered a relatively big fishing event around here, still influential in the future, with fishing enthusiasts from all over the country coming to participate.

If he participates, he'll surely go for first place.

Playing for a chance to win the 100,000 prize is indeed not bad.

After chatting a while, waiting to hang up, Wu An also drank half a pot of tea.

Then he checked the time.

It was already around eleven at night.

He went out to urinate, then heard the phone ring inside the house again.

He took it out and looked.

It was Mei Wu calling.

Hey, what's up?

Chen Shui came to my place, saying he can't help, and told me to go to the factory to handle resignation procedures.

Sure, I'll go when I have time later.

Then that's it?

Remember to spread the word about this; later, those false words of Chen Shui will become a 'dagger' that villagers stab him in the back with.

Okay.

Get some rest early; you'll be busy tomorrow morning.

Okay, by the way, my older brother's shop renovation is done; it's about to open, and he wants you to come take a look and give some guidance.

That's no problem.

Although he didn't help much at the fast-food restaurant, he still holds some dry shares there, earning dividends each year; if Mei Wen does well, the yearly dividends should be quite objective.

Since there's money to be made, not doing some work would be unjustifiable.

After hanging up, he also checked Mai Hangyu's message, which he sends almost every few days about project progress; Wu An said it wasn't needed, but Mai Hangyu does as he pleases.

That's fine too.

When he has nothing else to do, he takes a look to stay clear on the project's progress.

This time Mai Hangyu's message said that Deputy Town Chief Xi came to the village to inspect the project, thinking highly of it; cultural tourism is one of our town's future development focuses, so let's do well and raise any difficulties.

Wu An thought, then called Mai Hangyu: "Did you tell the leader about any difficulties?"

Mai Hangyu said: "I originally wanted to mention the interest-free loan, but my grandfather stopped me."

Wu An said: "Have you figured out why your grandfather stopped you?"

Brother An, you called for this… Mai Hangyu thought, then said: "Is it because the leader's words are just lip service?"

Wu An said: "If it's just lip service, it's no big deal; but if Town Chief Xi takes it seriously, it could become a problem."

Why?

Think… who refused the interest-free loan?

It's Qi… oh, I get it—Leader Xi isn't as good as Qi; if this is looked into, Leader Xi would actually be in a tough spot.

"Hmm… to be honest, it's not that bad now, we should still avoid giving the leaders more trouble."

Mai Hangyu nodded and, a bit embarrassed, said, "After hearing you say that, I get it. I even argued with my grandpa back then; tomorrow I have to coax the old master, hehe."

After a few words, it was not long before it was twelve o'clock.

When the system Luck Value refreshed, Wu An took a look.

Luck Value: 606 (505)

That high?

It seems the system also intends to launch a big push while the weather is bad.

Phone on silent.

Set the alarm.

Lying down, the legs pinched the blanket, and I fell asleep quickly.

……

Early the next morning.

Four o'clock in the early morning.

The sky was still dark.

Arriving at the dock, after selling the catch yesterday, A Qing returned driving the boat; during this time, A Qing and Mei Wu were not idle, taking any chance to learn to sail.

The skill couldn't be called great, but the boat could be steered.

While eating breakfast and greeting familiar passersby, everyone was discussing that good weather was scarce; after boarding, Lao Fu Tou also said that good weather was probably only for one day.

Wu An guessed that it should be enough as well.

The mission's goal was clear, heading straight for the target sea area.

The trip lasted nearly three hours; estimating the whole town, only fishing boats about their size would venture that far.

Lao Fu Tou set the boat in motion.

Wu An and the two others fiddled with the blower; each tried on the gear, which was actually fairly simple—once the equipment mask was on, the blower would channel oxygen through the tubes.

Inside the mask, one could breathe normally.

Lao Fu Tou said that most fishing and hunting fishermen were like this.

After fiddling several times, everyone was drenched in sweat; Lao Fu Tou shouted for them to rest, warning not to be exhausted now, or they'd have no strength later when work begins.

Anyway, we have a whole day today; practicing once we arrive will still be in time.

No one listened to anyone.

Thinking that the Ambergris worth several million, even tens of millions, was waiting for them in the sea, nobody could stay calm; everyone howled excitedly.