Chapter 491: Getting Some Snacks

Duan Dajie finished speaking, turned her face and walked toward Mei Yueqin: "Yueqin, we won't engage with these people."

Shen Nan froze in place.

She smiled on the surface, but inside she was cursing.

"What, I'm the one who should be speaking ill!"

Damn it.

He originally wanted to speak, but after Duan Qiqi said that, he could only swallow the words that were at the back of his throat, not to mention how uncomfortable it made him feel.

"A Nan, you're impressive."

"Wu An, that kid is so showy; to be blunt, he's stealing your limelight."

"Indeed."

"If the old village chief were still getting away with things, Wu An wouldn't have a chance to show off."

"Doesn't it bother you inside?"

Everyone started chatting all at once.

Shen Nan smoked, his back molar clenched, almost chewing the cigarette to pieces and swallowing it, with a forced smile he said, "Don't say that."

"What do you call my limelight?"

"I'm not uncomfortable; what could be uncomfortable for me?"

"Alright, I've seen the fun, I'm heading back."

After saying that, he turned and left; though he walked fast, the voices of those damn crickets still reached his ears.

The first round of fireworks was over.

Mei Xiaoxiao kept shouting that he wanted to set them off.

He had never set fireworks before, so he didn't dare, but after watching how everyone did it, he couldn't hold back.

He lit the fireworks.

Mei Xiaoxiao ran a few steps, with a "clack" he fell onto the sand, just as Wu An passed by, lifted him up, and they ran off.

Everyone watched happily.

After the fireworks, back home, Mei Yueqin, Duan Dajie and Juan were worshipping the Moon Lady.

After the ceremony.

Everyone sat by the pavilion, the table beside them held mooncakes, fruits and other snacks; after sitting down, those who smoked took out cigarettes and began smoking.

Wu An quit.

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

"Going out to sea."

This trip out to sea is mainly to collect Crab Pots; not sure if the passing typhoon will affect the White Butterfly Clam, and we'll also check on the White Butterfly Clam's condition.

Wu An's phone rang; he took it out and saw it was a call from Yu Kai Lang.

Yu Kai Lang said, "A An, I have something to tell you, Ma Weiqun let it out today."

Wu An was startled, "Okay, got it. Are we still working on Mid‑Autumn today?"

Yu Kai Lang said, "Huh, today we're actually busy."

Wu An smiled, "By the way, what's the story with Gu Jianfa?"

Yu Kai Lang lowered his voice a bit, "The investigation is almost done, but there are still some things unclear in the middle."

Wu An thought that the part Yu Kai Lang hadn't clarified was probably that he sensed a middleman between Gao Kang and Chen Lao Da, but that middleman couldn't be identified.

From Yu Kai Lang's meaning, even if the middleman can't be found, the case can still be settled.

Now that I think about it, yes.

Handling the case in the town, as long as it's roughly done, it's fine.

They're not famous detectives or divine constables; there's a hired killer, a perpetrator, a victim, that's enough.

As for the vague middle part, it can be downplayed.

After Wu An understood, he said no more.

He hung up, thought for a moment, and asked Mei Wu to find Chen Shui when free to chat, so Chen Shui could reveal the truth.

With a two‑pronged approach, it's enough for Chen Lao Da to drink a pot.

Night was deep.

Old Master Mei couldn't hold it, yawned, and quickly took his leave.

Then Juan also left.

Mei Wu stayed; he has to go out to sea early tomorrow, so leaving from here lets him sleep a bit longer.

When Wu Yingwei also returned to the room to rest, Wu An poured his sister‑in‑law a cup of tea and asked, "Sister‑in‑law, Uncle Mei said he would introduce someone to dad; that was your idea, right?"

Mei Yueqin was startled, shook her head, "No."

Wu An scratched his head, "I guessed wrong; I saw you sigh and whisper with Juan, so I thought…"

Mei Yueqin smiled and explained, "Dad's attitude was so firmly rejecting, I was a bit depressed; as for whispering with Juan, it's not convenient to tell you…"

At that point, Mei Yueqin's eyes couldn't help but flicker.

At that time she was joking with Juan, saying if Grandpa were willing to find another, there'd be no need for Old Master to help introduce; Juan would be the most suitable.

Juan's face turned red then, embarrassed beyond measure.

Wu Ping said, "It's a pity dad doesn't want to find another."

Wu An smiled, "If he doesn't want to, then we'll help him move forward."

Mei Yueqin's eyes lit up, "A An, you have an idea?"

Wu An nodded: "Indeed, I have an immature idea."

Wu Ping asked: "What idea?"

Mei Yueqin hit him and said: "A An already said it's immature, why are you still asking?"

Wu Ping: "I'm not helping him scheme."

Mei Yueqin: "With your dead‑headed teaching ways, you'd better stay out of it."

Wu Ping: "……"

Wu An stayed out of the couple's argument; remarrying his father is something he truly needs to attend to. His relationship with his older brother and sister‑in‑law needs no mention, and Gu Anran is sensible and thoughtful, so she shouldn't clash with them; even if a conflict arose, it could surely be settled properly.

With brotherly fraternal harmony, sisters‑in‑law getting along, and Father as the only elder, the family atmosphere would surely stay harmonious—but if a stepmother were added.

The situation would then be quite different.

If a troublesome stepmother showed up, who knows what mischief she might cause.

To avoid that, he also needs to vet Father's choice; ideally he'd find someone whose background is known.

Since trouble would arise, it might be better to let Father stay single.

From the fact that Mei Yueqin's father brought this up today, we can see that since Father became village head, he's already been marked by the local matchmakers.

Adding that he now makes money, buys boats, and builds villas, his fame will spread sooner or later, and then who knows what monsters and ghosts might come knocking.

If he gets schemed against, he might not even get any meat and end up stained with fishy smell.

Better yet, he should arrange things for Father in advance.

Wu An pondered; after checking his Luck Value at midnight and finding it decent at 208 points, he went back to his room, lay on the bed, and had a video call with Gu Anran.

They didn't chat long.

Gu Anran knew he was going out to sea, so she urged him to rest soon.

Next morning.

Wu An got up; his sister‑in‑law had already prepared breakfast, kept warm in a big pot—steamed buns with pork and bamboo shoots filling. He had planned to eat them straight from his hand, but turning around, she had already laid out the dipping sauce dishes.

He wasn't polite about it, sat down, and ate slowly.

Mei Yueqin said: "I just inspected the new residence; true to being from the city, the facilities are plentiful, everyone wears hard hats, and it looks professional."

Wu An nodded: "I'm about to go out to sea; could you keep an eye on things for me, sister‑in‑law?"

Mei Yueqin said: "No need to say that."

"Are the sea‑going preparations ready?"

Wu An nodded: "Old Fu prepared them."

Mei Yueqin kept chattering on; Wu An hastily stuffed a bun into his mouth, finished eating and drinking quickly, then rode off on his bike.

He arrived at the dock.

Few fishing boats were moored.

After boarding, Old Fu Tou immediately started the fishing boat.